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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
THE JAM TRADE.
Gladstone's Wisdom In Advising the Far0
ers to Cultivate Trait.

ers to Cultivate Trait.
A few years ago. when Mr.. Glad
stone, in ono of his charming bucolic
orations at Hx~arden. recommended the
British farmer % turn his attention to
fruit cultivation and the making of jam,
his advice was received with q good
deal Of cheap and ignorant ridicule. As
usual, the ex-premier has proved good
deal wiser than his critics, and those
who gave ear to his counsel in this in
stance have had no reason to regret their
confidence. In an interview q famous
provider says:
1.-The motive that induced me to take
up tine jam trade was my knowledge Of
tine fact that within late years the de-
mand for preserves had been steadily in
creasing, while that for butter has, NO
doubt in consequence, shown tendency
rather to decline than otherwise. Cater
ing as do for some 800, 600 daily GUS
toners, have naturally good opportu.
nifty Of knowing what the public want
in the matter of provisions.
jam has great future before it.
The people arc using it more and moro
soy CSSiy yC>tA, ANU IL NY
they are doing wisely, for what could
be cheaper and at the same time health
Ter than o good jam made from sound
English fruit?
Il attribute the superiority of Eng.
lish fruit to the nature of the soil and
to the fact that the fruit ripens more
gradually in our climate than in coun-
tries where there is more continuous and
powerful sunshine. The slower the rip
ening process the better is the flavor Of
the fruit
"YOu may not perhaps be aware that
Strawberries grown in the northern parts
of Scotland are vastly superior in all re-
spects to those grown in southern Eng
land, without doubt because they take
longer to mature. Australian jams are
being pushed largely in India and else
where and may very probably come
over here before long to compete with
our home produce.
I'm Ireland there is magnificent fu.
ture for the fruit growing industry if
only its opportunities were turned to &C.
count. Even now most of the blackber-
ries that come to the English markets
are grown in Ireland. But there are
enormous possibilities there of which no
one has yet taken advantage. Properly
worked, its fruit trade might yet do
much to insure Ireland's commercial
prosperity. "-Westminster Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
CONDOR A DISAPPOINTMENT.

Visitors Expect to See . Eird That Rivals
In Size the Fabled Roc.
If the visitor to the geological gardens
will make his way to the vultures'
aviary, he will find o condor Of the An
des.
When he sees the great somber plum
aged bird sitting on the tree stump in the
middle of not too roomy cage. his first
feeling will probably be one of disap-
pointment. Some of this disappointment
must be put down to the highly exag-
gerated accounts Of early writer's. Tho
measurement of IS feet has been given
as the wing spread Of bird actually
killed and tapped. Darwin shot one in
1884 with wing spread of 8 feet 6
inches, and it measured feet from
beak to tail. The measurements of ono
that fell to Humboldt's gun tally pretty
closely with those of the bird that OAR
win killed.
Part of the disappointment is no doubt
due to the surroundings. One has form
cd vivid mental pictures of the bird
sailing at q great height without an eff
fort, soaring in graceful circles, or Gid
ing down like lightning upon its prey.
One sees it sitting with its head drawn
down between its wings, and its plum
age draggled, without sufficient space
over which to run to gather momentum
for q rise, or height enough to fly if it
could leave the ground. Sometimes.
from the top of its perch, it attempts to
use its wings, but its efforts result in
failure
1t was long supposed that condors
hunted by scent, but experiments have
proved that the sense of smell in these
birds is by no means keen. They proba-
bly, discover their food by sight, and the
descent of one bird serves as o signal to
others at distance.
A young condor is much prettier OBJ
ject than an old one. 1t is clothed en-
tirely in white down, and when it set.
ties itself to sleep, with its feet hidden
and it's head tucked away, it looks like
o fluffy white ball.
The plumage Of the adult is black,
with a white ruff round the neck, and
the quilts have white edging, which
becomes broader at each successive
molt.-London Sketch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
ecceNTRIciTIes OF DICKENS.
MS Dread Of Railway TravelinS-Strang
Mirror Antics.

Ms Dread Of Railway TravelinS-Strange
Mirror Antics.
In some interesting "Recolloctions OF
Charles Dickens, in The Young Man,
his eldest daughter tells how, after tho
railway accident which befell the novel
ist il 1865, he often suffered from .
feeling Ct intense dread whenever he
foai. d himself in any kind Of convey
ance:
Zone occasion" she says, Especial
" recall While we were on our way
from London to our little country sta
ton Highanl, where the carriage was to
meet us. my father suddenly clutched
the arms OF the railway carriage seat.
while his face grew ashy pale, and great
drops of perspiration stood upon his fore
head, and though he tried to master the
dread it was so strong that he had to
leave the train at the next station. The
accident had left its impression upon the
memory, and it was destined never to be
effaced"
Miss Dickens, when an invalid, was
frequently carried into her fathers
study and lay quietly ON the sofa watch
ing the novelist at work. On these o.
casions she was sometimes witness of q
curious proceeding in which the novel
ist INDUCED:
Suddenly my father would jump
from his chair and rush to q mirror
which hung near, and in which / could
see the reflection of some extraordinary
facial contOrtiOns which lie was making
He returned rapidly to his desk, wrote
furiously for a few minutes, and then
went again to the mirror. The facial
pantomime was resumed, and then, turn
ing toward but evidently not seeing me,
he began talking rapidly in a low tone.
Ceasing this soon, however, he returned
once more to his desk, where he remain
ed silently writing until luncheon
time"
1t was not till long afterward that
Miss Dickens discovered that, with his
natural intensity, her father had thrown
himself into the character that he was
creating, land that for the time being
he had not only lost sight of his sur
roundings, but had actually become in
action, as in imagination, the personal
ity of his pen.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
Mustache Versus Music.

Anton Rubinstein is quoted thus in
reference to women artists:
II think ladies ought never to study
music as an art. At least, they ought
not to take up the time of teachers who
are able to teach and make true artists.
And will tell you why. There is no
question but there are 20 musical ladies
to one musical man. and my own expe.
rience is that they learn more quickly,
have more poetry. and, in fact, are more
diligent pupils than men. But what is
the invariable result? When a young
lady has become perfect artist, some
handsome mustache comes along, and
she chooses the handsome mustache in
preference to art
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
Rubinstein's Charity.

Rubinstein had probably travelled
more than other any virtuoso. In his
time he made many fortunes and gave
them away to the poor in Russia. Dur
ing the famine which ragged among the
Russian peasants q few years ego he
journeyed to Vienna, Moscow and ST.
Petersburg to play for charity. The price
Of seats rose to unheard Of figures, but
every penny Of the money went to the
starving farmers 1t is said that in the
course Of % years the sum which he
thus disposed of amounted to $3.50, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
THE OLD ORGANISE.

In through the window steals the silent splen-
dor
OF fading twilight. Like a blessing there
It fingers with a touch SO soft and tender
Upon an old mans flowing silver hair.
The pevs are vacant, but for shadows fitting
With silent tread along the narrow aisle,
And like dim spirit forms within them sitting,
Or bowling in devotion there the while.
Beside the organ sits the old mar, playing
A tune sad that sorrow seems the theme.
His fingers o'cr the yellow keys are straying,
As though he played il all within q dream.
His tear dim eyes see not with mortal vision,
The music bears his spirit far away
Into a splSndor land Of life elysicn,
Where peace and pleasure crown IN endless
day.
New York Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

"And so you are not married yet?''
"No."
''Engaged?"
"No.''
Expect to be?''
"No."
whats the matter?'
"Well. papa says that my husband
must be keen and experienced man, Of
good health and good habits. Mamma
says he must be frugal, industrious, at
tentive and moral, and 1 say that he
must be handsome, dashing, talented
and rich. We are still looking for him. "
London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

A Yorkshire farmer, having q horsa
to sell at fair, sold it to an army con-
tractor. Meeting him at the same fair
the following year, the army buyer walk
ed mp to the farmer and said indignant
~: 1.-The horse bought of you was q
thorough fraud. 1t was no use for the
army" The dealer was nowise abashed,
but replied, well. try i'm for t. navyv'
Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

care there no times, Z" said man. en-.
terins the Office Of a busy editor. "when
You can write better than at other
times?'
eyes"
'Ah, thought sol That men who
write must consult their condition ]
have no doubt. Now, tell me, when can
you write best:''
"When I am alone" the editor re-
piled. London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

In Rome. during the days Of Nerva.
apples were cents q dozen; cherries
were cent; walnuts, q half cent; chest
nuts, l cent; cucumbers were sold at 90
for 16 cents; lettuce, at 20 heads for 80
cents, and artichokes at 20 for 60 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Spelt is not an ancient grain. There
is no Sanskrit name for it. Neither the
Indians, Chinese nor Persians knew
anything Of it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Wagss-Did You see Sponge this
morning? He said he was going to call
upon you to effect o loan
Gaggs-No; ] was out when he call
ed, and therefore am not out now
New -YWk Tribune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Dahlonega, Ga, was 50 called from
an Indian word meaning yellow wan
PUN OF gold. Gold was found in the
neighborhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Tusks Of the mammoth have beer
found Of q length Of . feet measured
along the curve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery, l.
Huber's City Brewery and Rable &, Stengels
Rock Island Brewery, as well as Julius Junge's
Bottling Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part If the tri-cities, and may
he ordered direct from the head offices on No
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

nCW H h8ppe0eos
1--we turned highwayman," said the
sofa.
"Whatr' exclaimed the chair.
"Yes; held couple up last night "
New Rochelle Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Miami is . corruption a Miahmezah.
meaning stony river"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13

Few persons know that Huntingdon,
Pa, was named in honor of the Countess
Of Huntingdon, an eighteenth century
great lady who did much for the Uni.
versity Of Pennsylvania. Provost Will
liam Smith of the university founded
the little city in 1777 and gratefully
honored the university's patron in nam
ing the new Observation-Disclosures
Inquirer.
Did, Though.
Policeman ito wheelman, who is rid
ing ON the side path)-See here, young
man, yoa can't ride there.
Cant Ell: Well, you Just watch
me3 And he shot out Of sight.-Ames-
lean Wheelman-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-13
The EVERYDAY Man.

"And so you are not married YETI"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27
Afflicted for Years.

Mr.. R. B. Goodman, Marietta, Ga,
says: 81 was troubled with rheuma-
tism, which the doctors called sciatica,
for a number of years, doctoring with
everything / could hear Of, with no ben
eft, until / commenced with DR.. Kings
Royal Germetuer, which cured me
sound and well. | was at times, for
several months, so | could not walk
at all. | have now been thoroughly
well of it for four years, and think
there is no medicine that can equal
Germetuer.' Write to The Atlanta
Chemical Co., Atlanta Ga, for 4S page
book, free. New package, large bot
tie, l0S doses, 81. For sale by r. G.
Hardwick.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

The meeting of the state central
at Louisville Saturday
amounting to nothing further than
the appointment of committee to
prepare an address to the Democrats
of the state. There was no talk OF
reprimanding Wat Hardin for his
construction of the platform, though
there was any amount OF speech
making. Nearly all of the candi-
dates were present, including Gen
Hardin himself, and they all coun-
seled harmony and all except Tyler
endorsed Hardin's plan of campaign
Most of them stated that they differ
ed with him, but accorded him the
privilege of making his campaign as
he thought proper. None of the
other candidates, with one exception,
will discuss the currency question
in their speeches.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Judge Linn has been sending out
a double barreied circular, one bar
rel for Galloway county only and the
other for the rest of the district. The
Galloway appeal for votes is on the
idea that Galloway has a superior
claim to the Office and is intended to
create prejudice against the other
counties. Ibis circular has been
followed up by hand bill scattered
broad cast over Galloway county, that
reads as follows:
Don't fail to go and
vote for
Calloways candidate
for circuit Judge,
August 81,
If Linn is "Calloways Candidate,
he voters of Christian county should
let him get his votes in Galloway.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Dick Tyler's foolish utterances at
the conference last week will weaken
the ticket in the very section where
he was expected to strengthen it. He
represents a strong silver district,
one that will give a dozen votes to
Blackburn, and that never would
nave presented him to the state con-
vention if his people had known that
he would forsake them so soon and
become misguided exponent OF the
views they have never lost an oppor'
tupity to vote against. If Mr.. Tyler
win read up on the duties of lieu
tenant governor, he will find that ii
mill not devolve upon him to settle
she financial question, and if he is a
sensible man and wants to be elected
he ought to remember that "Silence
lis golden" and govern his tongue ac-
ecordingly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Hon. Geo. H. Alexander, the candi-
sdate for railroad commissioner in the
Louisville district, stated to the Dem
rocratic conference Saturday that he
had changed his views on the finan-
.cial plank of the platform since hear
ing Hardin's speech and now agreed
with him on all points.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Linn has no claim on Christian
county and the campaign lies his or
sgans have circulated on Morrow and
his friends should be rebuked at the
.polls.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

And so the story that Judge Nor
row was not qualified for judge, cir
4culated in Lyon, was based on a re-
mark the master commissioner of one
-ceu nty made to the master commits
ssioner of another county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Let Democrats in Christian coun-
4ty resent the attacks on Judge Nor
row by going to the polls and rolling
sllp 1000 majority for him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27
To Cleanse The system

Effectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is impure
or sluggish, to permanently cure ha-
bitual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys and liver to healthy activi-
ty, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds or
fevers use Syrup Of F!5s.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27
Don't Tobacco Sit or Smoke Your
4 ia xuav

is the truthful, startling title OF book about
No-To-Bac the harmless, guaranteed tobacco
habit cure that braces up Licotinized nerves,
men gain strength, vigor and manhood. You
run no physical no financial risk, as No-To-
Bac 10 sold by r. o. Hardwick under a guaran-
Address Sterling REM y Co., New York or
Chicago.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

The polls will be open from 8 a. ~
till 6 pm Vote and see that your
neighbors vote for Morrow.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27
Vote for Morrow next Saturday.

The publication of Tom Molloy's
DETER has caused broad smile all
over the district.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-27

Stand by your home man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-31
CENSUS OF FARM ANIMALS.
Heavy Decline in Values and Decrease
in Numbers Last Year.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3O.-The results of com
plete census of farm animals conducted by
the Orange Judd Farmer, and covering ev-
cry county in the country, appears in this
weeks issue. The decline in values during
the past year is very heavy, the aggregate
value of all classes being 81, 922. 600 OOO against
81, S26, 100000 a year ago, shrinkage of Is
per cent. The total number of horses on
farms is given at 16,0S2.O00, valued at $685.
$4,000, a decline of $115,O000O0 in value:
mules. 2S4l,000. valued at $107, 900; cows,
17,451, 49, valued at 1887 $40, 900; cattle
900, valued at $45S. 300, 600: sheep, SO 600
valued at $50, 73S.ooo: hogs, 47,O61. 900, valued
at $229, 5000. In mich COWS there is a.
small increase in numbers, while the num-
Der of hogs shows an increase of 10000 but
in all other classes of animals there is a
decrease in numbers The heaviest loss in
numbers is in sheep, the decrease being
63So,00o, or 10 per cent while the aggre-
gate value of this class of animals has de-
creased $25, $685. goo, or 30 per cent, in sin
gle year. In the surplus hog States there
is little change so far hogs are con-
cerned from year ago, but the values are
about 81 per head lower.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-31
LOCAL GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
Little More Activity in Business Cir

Little More Activity in Business Cir
cIes, with Strong Prices.
On the wholesale streets and on Commits
sion row more business was in progress yes
terday than in any day of the present week.
Dry-goods houses had a fair trade grocers
and boot and shoe men had good day,
and leather dealers report trade very sat
isfactory. The efforts of some weeks past
to spring prices on leather have proved
fruitless. The poultry market is more act
i've, and hens and chickens advanced 12c.
Eggs are firm shippers paying 1Sc Butter
is in better demand and firm at quotations.
In fruits and vegetables firm prices RUE if
the stock be good. There are Irish pota-
toes and cabbage on the market which
have been chilled. as well as oranges, and
retail grocers buy cautiously. The hide
market is dull and prices weak. Tallow IS
lower
The local grain market showed a little
more life yesterday. Cerealine and hominy
mills and starch works are buying more
literally. Prices on track yesterday ruled
wheat.,No; 2 red, 51Ac; No. 3 red. 4slac;
NC S,3s white 4Sc No , white ao
No. 3 white mixed. 39sac No. 2 yellow 40c;
No. 8 yellow, 4Oc; No. 2 mixed sss4c; No. )
oats-No. 2 white, SEE; No. white, aO1hc;
No. 2 mixed. 2sl2c; No. mixed. 2sc; re-
Rye-No 2. 45c for car lots. 4sc for wagon
rye.
Bran, $l2.
Hay-No 1 timothy, 50; No. 2, So; No.
prairie. $3.50: mixed. $3.50; clover. $3.50 per
ton.
Poultry and other Produce.
prices Paid by ShippersD
Poultry-Hens, 615C per Id; chickens, SIC;
cocks, &c; turkeys, toms, &c per lb; hens, &c
per ID; ducks, &c per lb; geese, s4.soa5.4 40 per
dozen for choice.
Eggs-ShipperS paying 1Sc.
Butter-Chofce. 10Q12c.
HoEey-18c.
Wool-Medium unwashed. 12c: fine merino
unwashed. Sc; Cotswold and coarse comb
ing, 10G12c; tub-washed, 16Q1Sc; bury and
Understandable, SC less.
FeatherS-Prime geese, 30Q32c per lb;
mixed duck. zoe per lb.
Came Rabbits. 6O965c; mallard ducks,
81 so per doz: venison, per pound, 15Q16c.
Beeswax-20c for yellow: 15c for dark.
HIDES. TALLOW. ETC.
Hides-No. green sailed hides, sc; No.
2. 4c.
Tallow-No. ], &c; No. 9. &c.
Grease-White. 41ac: yellow. SIC; brown.
Bones-Dry. s12@1s per ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-31
AT NEW YORK.
Ruling Prices in Produce at the Sea-
boards Commercial Metropolis.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Flour = REAGENTS
1900 brls; exports, Il, 600 brls sales. Is. 300
packages. Market active and firm at the
close big business in spring patents owing
to lower railroad rates, also lower north
western markets. Winter wheat dull South
ern flour quiet. Rye -four dull; sales $50
brls. Buckwheat dull. Buckwheat -four
quiet. Cornmeal firm; sales 400 br,s, $500
sacks. Rye nominal. Barley dull and NOM
inal. Barley malt nominal.
Wheat-Receipts, $500 blu; exports. 60 900
blu; sales 4, 1250G0 blu futures 240oO bu SPOT
Spots dull, but firm; Nd. 2 red, in store and
elevator, 571sc; afioat, 5Sssc; f. O. b., $500
5S4c; No. 1 Northern, 66Tc delivered: No.
hard, 691sc af1oat. Options steady on an alb
sence of selling pressure and brighter Wash
ington news and after a reaction became
firm again. holding the steadiness I'D to the
close, which was at 3sGI1ac net advance
There was not much feature to the market
all day. No. red, delivered January SIC:
February, SIC; March, 57d575sc, closed at
57Ssc; May, 575s@5sssc, closed at 5Sssc; June
closed at $3.50; July, 5S14d5S7sc, closed at
5s7sc; August, 5S7sd5s1sc, closed a. 5e1kc.
Corn-Receipts, 1920 Blu; exports. y. 100
blu; sales, 100000 blu futures; So 900 bu spot.
Spots firm; No. 2. ATS, N elevator; steamer
mixed 4614G46s4c. in elevator; No g. 471l0D
47%c. Option market opened weaker but
Immediately rallied a good short deal
and later further advanced on small carlot
estimates, recovering all the early loss and
closing firm at CSC net advance; January
closed at 475sc; February closed at 475sc;
May, 471494Slsc, closed at 4S1sc; July 1850
4S12c, closed at 4Si2c.
Oats-Receipts. $500 bu; exports, 100 bu
sales. 2250oo bu futures; 1900 bu spot. Spots
dull; No. 2. 34f34lzc; No. 2, delivered 3514c
No g. 33isc. No white. 36a3614c: track
white Western, s7f4i; track white state. 81
advance January closed at 33a4c; FEBRUARY
ss9sGssstc closed at sac; March closed at
Hay steady. Hope quiet. Hides firm
Leather firm. Wool quiet
Beef easier: family. s10Q12: extra mess,
So Beef hams. s16.50Gp17; packed. sS.50dt10 so:
city extra India mess. Sl6Q1s. Cut meats
steady; picked bellies, 6i1d6zsc. Lard
steady: Western steam closed at 6.70c nom
inaI sales 60 tierces at 6.65c: city. 614Q6ssc;
sales $50 tierces. Options-January closed
at s;75c, nominal: May esoc. nominal Re-
iean sseeay eompound 5aa pork steady
Butter steady; Western dairy. 1oGl5c: