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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
TREEO BY A GRIZZLY,
A Veteran Hunter Tells This Story For a
Fact.

when came out to California in 1865,
there were hundreds of grizzlies in the rcd
woods along the Russian and American
rivers. That reminds INC of q funny ex-
rericnCe Of mine. ] was green and fresh
then, even if l had been in the war. One
morning l was out alone for deer in the
Lake county foothills when l SOW q whop-
ping big grizzly way up on the side of q
mountain. / went right after it without
realizing the risk. 1 crcpt cautiously up
the mountain, keeping out of sight of the
bear as much as possible. got within 100
yards of him, and taking careful aim just
AT the back of the shoulder, let drive
The bear fell at the crack of the gun, but
was on his feet again in an instant and
came tearing down the mountain in bee
line for where l stood. My rife was
muzzle loader, and I had 10 time
to reload. ! was not half SO anxious to
kill the bear as l was to save my own ba-
con. A tree stood below me- ard without
stopping to measure its size or to consider
what sort of n place of refuge it was l
sprang to it and went up like a coon chas-
ed by pack of hounds. had reached the
branches, about ten feet from the ground,
and had not yet thought of looking down,
when heard the bear scratching at the
foot of the tree and imagined he was COM
ing after me
We'll, he didn't come. and when had
climbed about as high as I could get l
straddled a limb to await developments
The grizzly stood on his hind legs, scratch.
cd and growlcd and snarled, while my
heart was right between my teeth, l must
confess
After an hour, when the bear Gained
-. 81.
would soon get tired of keeping watch
and would get up and go away. He did
notCng of the kind, however and hour
after hour 1 sat there in that tree watch
ing the bear. My situation began To grow
desperate. Night was coming, and al.
ready was SO stiff from my position that
l could scarcely move. Something must
be done. and it had to be done mighty
quick.
My rife lay on the upper side, and the
bear was below the tree l climbed down
to the lower branches. and, breaking off a
few OF the smaller limbs, l threw them
down ON the bear. He did not move. He
was asleep, L thought, and now was my
time Carefully and still as death slid
down the tree until was within six feet
o. the ground. when l sprang on the up
per size, grabbed my gun and ran like a
scared coyote to some rocks about 30 yards
away.
When safely behind the rocks, peepetl
out. The bear had not moved. Then
loaded my gun, and, drawing a careful
bead, with Il dead rest over a rock, 1 shot
the brute square between the ewes Still
ne dld not move. Again loaded my rife
cooked 1t and walked cautiously toward
the bear. When close enough, picked uI
a stone and struck him with it. He did
not seem 10 mind it. Then 1 mustered
up courage to go near enough to poke
MN with my gun. He was as stiff as a
poker and had been dead for hours I had
been IN the tree all day, freed by a dead
Dear: On, was an awful green tenderfool
fhpu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21

That is the story the morning newspapers
tell Of the "1"dcrn business man. Too
much MOI ling. Too little care for
health. .! -ach rush, and strain. and
wear and tt. Too little time to eat TO
sleep, to digest the food to rest tired BODY
and tortured brain. Not enough time TO
think once IN while of health and strength
and happiness and long and useful life. A
widow and orphans left TO mourn. A big
estate that under the dissecting knife of the
executor falls all to pieces. IT'S the story
OF thousands OF business men in life reputed
wealthy and successful II is story that il
unnecessary need not be-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21

then 60 off on continuous spree withou,
leaving any one behind to watch his inter
ests.
The later experience of the junior part
ncr proved this was IL fact.
Delaney. old boy" found the partner
ship arrangement most agreeable He hat
no duties to perform
He could have money whenever he want
ed it. The story of getting the moneyet
man into the game and then freezing hin
out is always long and tortuous, and
there is no need of going into details.
Suffice TO say that after four years tn,
senior and junior partner had settle
ment. as result of which Delaney retired
with a remnant of his original capital
leaving the sturdy old business man witt
higher rating ut the commercial agencies
than he ever had before.
No one says that the senior partner
cheated. He simply concladod that if q
young man wanted to get rid Of his money
he had better put ct least part of it into
some good business enterprise and leave il
there.
Delaney is struggling along on the
meagcr income from some property which,
is SO tied up that he can't sell it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
ORCHIDS GUARDED BY DOORS.


Z <isno Worth . Fortune That No Man
Was Able to Approach.
There died about a year ago a lannon's
, orchid hunter named FISHERMAN. But
before he died he told of q wonderful
orchid which he said existed in Brazil.
and which it had been the ambition of
his life to secure.
Landing on the coast of Brazil, few
degrees south of the equator, he met a
native chief, who told him Of q "village
OF the demon flowers" to the westward.
Further questioning convinced him that
the demon flowers" were orchids of
the rarest and most wonderful kind, 50
he decided to find this village at any
cost.
He had travelled through forests about
SIX weeks and was calculating that in a
fortnight more he would be in the neigh
borhood of the Village Of the demon
| flowers, when, one afternoon, three of
his forward guards threw up their arms,
and. with q cry, fell senseless to the
ground.
y He had noticed peculiar, sickening
| odor pervading the heavy, heated air,
and quickly gave the order for the other
men to advance with caution and drag
back the three fallen ones from the spot
where they lay.
They did so, and, returning, reported
that they had seen through the forest a
| little farther on the vast village of
| the demon flowers"
Accompanied only by his Portuguese
interpreter, the orchid seeker started
forward, their mouths and noses muffied
They managed to reach the spot where
the three men had been stricken down,
but could go no farther.
They could see, 100 yards ahead of
them, a great mass Of orchids. Trees,
underground and everything were load
ed down with them. They were of hues
more brilliant than he had ever seen or
dreamed of seeing.
But, like a barrier, the wall of awful,
slckening, overpowering odor rose be-
tween them.
The mass of brilliant orchids might
have been mirage painted on the
clouds so far as reaching them was
concerned. The "village" was perhaps
an acre III extent, and the two made a
complete circuit Of it, but everywhere
rose the awful odor.
The odor was simply the perfume of
this vast mass of orchids. 1t is a curious
fact that. though many orchids are al.
most scentless, the handsOmest ones
have u most unbearable smell.
Francisco Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
LEGAL.
Executors Nottce.
Executors Nofioe


Estate OF Patrick Mcdonald, decea.ed
The underfignec having been appu,. led ,ero.
fix OF the last will aod teffaDeuf o. Patrick Nc
Donald, late Of the county OF Rock Island STATE
Of Ilinoie deceaeed. hereby givee roiicc tf.i .be
Sfll appear before the county court % koek i.sno
county, af the once Of the clerk OF said court An
the city Of Rock leland, NJ the November term on
tnc frst Monday H. November next. ~ which tine
notified and requested 10 attend, for the prr2oeS
OF having the eame adjusted.
All perpone indebted TO said esiafe ar. re-
9ees; q 10 make immediate payment to IL IN.
de,eigFec.
Dated this cath day OF August. A. n. isp~.
BRIDGET MCDONALD. Rxeru lf,x.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
sent out an order calling his men Oh the

sent out an order calling his men Oh the
case
About week after that, In picking up
his paper one morning. the detective was
surprised to see paragraph announcing
that Delaney Barnet had become part
ner IL the great concern bearing the name
of the well known business man
That set him to thinking, and after he
had thought for awhile he was surprised
for his previous stupidity.
He had supposed all along that the staid.
elderly hulwark of trade wanted part
ner who was sober, industrious. watchful
of details, regular in his habits and frugal
In the expenditure of money.
He now realized that perhaps, after all,
there would be some advantage in having
> partner who could put in $500, OOU and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
Dh.nn.,,.m Cur,a In . D,v.

Mystic Curs" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in 20 8 days.
It's action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t re.
moves at once the cause, and the
disease immediately disappears. The
fret dose greatly relieves. rs cents
Sold by Otto Grotian. druggist. Roci
Island. and Gust Schiegc, d son, IN
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21

Nsv Dental Psricrs, cvvr uar,. 4 ur,smsv.,
o'ns store. Nh''t svenna ard Twsntissk street
The latest Appointments for III lied dental vork
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
Administrators Notice.
Estate Of Thomas s. Silvia. deceased

,rnso os s nsr ~ SesS 2;
the county of Rock leland. stale Of ulinois. de-
ceased. hereby give porioe hat they VIII ai'pea1
before the comfy court Of Rock island conn
y, ~ the ofnoe 81 the clerk Of said court, In
the city Of Rock Island. at the October term. on
the frst Monday ia October. next. o. Viii ch time
al persons having elaine against esid o.
tate ere notified and requested 10 attend Tor the
purpose Of hsvinr the rame adjusted.
All persons fnde htcd 70 eaid estate are peQueet-
signed
Dated this 18th day OF August. A. d. isss.
k k,ss.s sIl :. s;uvu. Ad.in,-,r.,ou.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
BuoS,rn's Arnios oolve

The bes, s.ive IN the world FOL
cuts, bruises, sores, uioers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands, chilblsins. corns and all skin
eruptions, and pooitiveIy cure.
piles OF no pay repaired. 1t is guar
anteed 80 give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price rs cents pc,
box For ssie bY Hsr:r i UliemeysY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21

TIE BUSINESS MAN VISITS THE DETECTIVE
ates the fashy hangers on of the theater
and the race track.
He was Of so little consequence that the
real gamblers would not tolerate his soci-
ETY. except when they were Systematically
getting his money away from him
As the damning reports accumulated the
detective used to read them over and say,
This fellow would make a good business
partner for our old friend -
For nearly a month the detective Tad his
men shadowing the spendthrift, and at the
end of that time they had submitted suffi-
cient evidence to forever bar young De-
lancey from the society OF civilized beings,
white, black or Monaghan.
The pious old gentleman who had EN-.
ployed the agency sent word that he had
received all the information he desired
well l should say so,' remarked tbs
detective when b read the letter, and b
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
n Saloon In a Churchyard

Inc strangcst saloon in the world Is a
tavern IN Hen6on, a London suburb. 1t
Stands in the center Of an old churchyard.
ana ancient tombstoncs surround it 1t is
many hundreds Of years old and is the only
licensed beer saloon III the neighborhood
of the graveyard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
Babies Pledged For Food.

Unborn babies in India are sometimes
used as security for debt When the father
OF family is obliged 10 borrow money tn
oefray the expenses of his daughters wed
ding. he will pledge her firstborn son as
, collateral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21
Credulous Negroes.

Negroes at Griffin, Ga, have been excit-
ed recently over what purported to be a
copy CT letter written By Christ and dis
covered 10y 1-ycar-old child under Mes
opotamian rock % years after the cruel
6xion-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-21

The STANDARD dollar was authorized
BY act of congress Feb. 2s, 1878. and
coinage was begun in fhe same year.
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Gone to Get Married.

Mir. k. c. Atkinson, prominent and well-known citizen of this place, left Sunday afternoon over the Cot ton Belt for Fort Worth, Texas, where on this evening at s o'clock he will be united in marriage to Mrs. Wessenberg. The bride was also a former citizen of this place, having resided here during the life of her first husband, and is therefore we'll known in local social circles.
 Immediately after the conclusion of the ceremony the newly welded couple will leave for this place, their future rome, where they will arrive at 1920 Tuesday.
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Bryan and sewalItIub.

The Bryan and Sewall Club will hold it's next regular meeting at the Court House tomorrow (Monday) night, at which time it's members will be addressed by Attorney Thos
 l.. Anderson and Mr. N B. Trulock. MT. Anderson is Il thew comer' from Missouri, and is young lawyer and speaker of ability and talent, while Mr. Trulock is a well known citizen and enthusiastic Democrat who needs no introduction to our readers. A full attendance of the club membership is earnestly desired.
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The Adams-Wilson Printing Co. is the largest printing plant, outside of Little Rock, in the State. It has more printing presses, even, than any plant in Little Rock, while it is thoroughly equipped with all of the latest styles and designs of type and is modern and up to date in every detail. All of its machinery is oper- ated by steam power, and it is the only steam printing office in Pine Bluff. Therefore, the Adams Wilson Printing Co. has unequalled facilities for quick, neat and artistic job print ing in this section of the State. Call and get prices and inspect our work before placing your orders. dtf
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St. Lonls Exposltion

At St. Louis, Mo-, September 9th to October 24. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to St. Louis and return, at $15.35 Tickets on sale September 8, 10, l5, r, 9, 24 and 29; October l, 6, B, 15, 20 and 9. Tickets will be limited to five days from date of sale for return passage.
 J. ". FARLEY. Aren't.
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The Bellwood Greenhouse, Mrs. c. A.Starr,proprietress has been greatly enlarged to make room for the large and varied stock of beautiful flow CTS and plants, and that enterprlsing lady now has 200 under glass. At this magnificent greenhouse can be found all kinds of rare and beautiful plants. The ladies of Pine Bluff are cordially invited to give the estab- lishment of Mrs. Starr call. The greenhouse is situated just this side of Bellwood cemetery.
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Who Flight Should Govern. Says Bryan.

" no EIEHV eHOUIU UOFoEIi aAys bEyals
 Show me those people who now cali us anarchists and I will show you a class of people who, if we had war, would never go to the front, but they are the ones who abuse those who would fight and save their own proper ty. believe that the men upon whom the nation most relies when it wants to it's martial strength are it's se- curity in hours of peril. believe that these people can be trusted to cast their ballot in times of peace to devise the various policies for this nation.
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Cotton Belt Route.

Bradley Missionary Baptist As sociation, Beardeu, Ark, Oct. 15. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Bearden, Ark, at one and one-third fare, S215, on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale Oct. l4 to l6 to IS, return limit Oct. 20 J. w. FARLEY, E. w. LABEAUAE, Agent
 c. r. & T. A.
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If under free silver law our foreign debtors think they would be robbed, they can prevent that by adopting similar 1awa and keeping the silver dollar equal to the gold dollar instead of forcing it down. That is probably what they would do. In- ternationsl agreement would quickly fol-
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Choice Flowers and Plants.

Choice assortment of palms. ferns and other plants. Blooming chrys- anthemums. loo different varieties; all kinds of bulb stock for Winter and Easter bloomings. Cut flowers a speciality. MRS C A STARR, 10 1Sd1m BelIwood Greenhouse.
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rare treat is in store for those who attend the minstrel performance Thursday night. Miss Addie Brady, the talented vocalist, will.sing, Tell Her I Love Her So.''
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If under free silver law the silver dol far remained at p5r, as silver men believe 1t would, the country would be benefited by having moro money and not borrowed noney. It could supply it's own capital.
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Three Men Drowned.

QUINCY, Ills, Oct. i-Last night at midnight seven men started in skiff to cross the river from Canton, Mo, where they had attended political meeting. When about 50 feet from the Illinois tide the boat upset and John Reed, George Withrow and John Sims were drowned. All were in the government seryice.
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His Duty Clear.
difference.

Hanna says that there is no more in- telligent class of citizens than the farm CTS of the west, which is to say that they have too much good sense to vote for man whose policy is bound to in. crease their burdens and lessen the chances for the fullest development of intelligence in their children. = St. Louis Republic.
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rhe ontlook In Kentuel.y.

The majority in Kentucky for Bryan and free coinage is more likely to be 10, 900 above the majority for Cleve- land than LOGO below. Save this to compare with the returns. St. Louis Post. .Disnatoh
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wbat wlu tbc Fnrmer Answer?

Whenever any one tells you that farmers crops are cheap because of overproduction, a5k him if he would advise smaller farms and poorer land His opinion will be valuable to culti- vators of the soil Cedar Rapids Ga zctte.
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Great Britain cIings to the single gold standard not because it is best for the world, but because il is best for her. She owns the gold both above and below ground. But is it the best for us2
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IMPERIAL LODGE, No. 94 K. P, meets every Friday night at their Castle Hall. over Citizens Bank.
 Fraternal welcome extended tO all visiting Knights and brethren. J. ". LANGsToN, H. I. HoLDERNEss K. k. and S. C. c.
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Young Peoples Union.

The Young Peoples Union meets every Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the Sixth avenue Baptist church Subject for October 23rd, Denying Christ.o All are eordially invited.
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If with the free and unlimited coinage of silver the dollar would be only a 53 cent dollar, the law of supply and demand must be myth. There would be an un- limited demand for all silver up to S1.2o
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It took the whole of the worlds history ap to this century before it was disoov- cred that gold was better for money than silver. and by far the larger part of the rorId doesn,t think so yet.
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Hanrss Army.

Every trust, every desperate specu- lator and option gambler, every usuri- ous money lender, every stock waterer and infationist is in Hanna's army be- hind the Mckinley breastworks. St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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Mir. and Mrs. sam Schloss, of Mem- phis, will arrive here today and will be the guests of relatives for few da-s.
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Mir. and Mrs John w. Crawford left Saturday afternoon for Locust Cottage, to attend the bedside of Mir J. A. Hudson, Mrs. CrawfOrd's $ fath- CT, who is very i'll at that place.
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Saturday the firm of J r. Lloyd & Co. received by the Pacific Express an enormous bear. The animal weighed 247 pounds and WAS killed by party Of hunters near Dewitt
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Gus. Blass & Co.,. of Little Rock. have purchased the stock of dry goods of Wolf Bros. of that city, re- gently closed by attachments.
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Mr. "Mickie' Holland, the champ iou pedestal clog dancer, can be seen at tn. minstrel Thursday night, Oe- tobef 9:
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rN LOVE wltH HE HUSBAND.
4 Young Woman In Missouri confessea
 to NIurdering the Wife.

ARKoE, Mo. Oct. IA young woman has been arrested, charged with the horrible murder of Mrs. John Baum ley near here last Friday. She said she was in love with Mir Baumley and is supposed to have murdered the woman through jealousy and so she could marry her husband.
 The young woman was tracked by bloodhounds and when confronted with the murderer is said to have broken down and confessed.
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ST. LOUIS, Av9 y.-A prominent commission merchant named Martin D. Barnes committed suicide here by tax sng dose of strychnine at his home.
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We have three surreys and one English trap left, will sell at bar gain for this week. q and wit GOULD. .GALBRAITH.
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A Call.

The Democratic Central Committee is requested to meet in Pine Bluff on October 2lst. at p. m, to transact important business. All members ol said committee are requested to be present.
 C. H. TRIPI.ETT, H. R. c. FOSTER, Chairman.
 Secretary.
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We must wind up the sale of the Mallory goods by November 1st. If you need anything in this line, now Is the time to get bargains, for this week.
 q and wit GouLD-GALBRAITH.
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If under free silver law the silver dol lar fell below par-that is, below the gold dollar--as silver men believe it would not, we should make all our own goods in- stead of importing them and paying the Sihearanoa
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Deputy Constable Creed Taylor It. turned from Texarkana Saturday with prisoner by the name of H. (. Newman, who was wanted here on the charge of embezzlement.
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If gold is better metal for coin than silver because it can be handled easier that is, because large amounts of it are less buiky-why not have diamonds as standard and let one South African trust control the worldly
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Mir. Harry Ray, the popular shoe salesman, can now be found at the Red Store, where he will be pleased to see his friends.
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A number of relatives and friends of Mir J. H. Hudson and Miss Bracy ttt todoy fVr amiea to attend tie lniSOn-Bracy edding.
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Mr. J. q. Hawley, Esq, left for his home ut Grady this morning after visit to our town.
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The Washington-Irving Society held it's regular meeting Friday afternoon, which proved to be very interes ting.