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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
An Experience In Telepathy.

Some few years ago was guest In
the home Of an intimate friend, whose
unmarried sister, also an associate Of
my own, was away at the time. My
hostess, whom shall call Mrs. j., was
taken suddenly and seriously ILL., The
family doctor was summoned, but, as he
was away, a strange physician was
called, and he was in attendance upon
Mrs. ]. when, at midnight, her own doc
tor arrived. Early ON the following
morning received telegram from the
absent sister saying: "Is anything
wrong at home? Answer Immediately.
I replied, and before the day was over,
letter addrc ssed to me, and mailed
when the telegl am was sent, came from
the absent sister, saying:
II have had u peculiar and impressive
dream of home. I saw A. lying on the
bed as if very ill; while in the dressing
room, as if in consultation, were two
doctors-Dr. l.. (the family physician)
DR.. l.. addressed as DIR. Rice. So i'm
pressed am that something is wrong
that write to you in order to know as
soon as possible the meaning of this
strange vision"
Her dream was as vivid portrayal
Of what was actually occurring at her
home during the night as I, personally
present, could have given. She was al
most correct as to the name Of the
strange doctor, whom she heard ad-
dressed as DIR. Rice, but whose name
was Reed. 1t will be offered in explana-
tion that she was anxious about home,
and naturally dreamed of her sister.
But this explanation will not suffice,
for she was girl much away from
home; the married sister was never i'll,
and no member Of the family had ever
seen or heard of the strange physician.
That the sick sister was thinking Of the
absent one, know. She was woman
of determined will and of unusual mag
netic power, as her success as public
speaker attests. May she not, through
her desires, have unconsciously thrown
upon the mind Of the absent one certain
Photographic revelations Of what was
actually occurring?-Metaphysical Mag
aZine.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
iALD HILLsORO, O-THURSDAY FEBRUARY s. 1896


A child's obsti~acy does not always
bring as fortunate results as was the
case with Handel, the great musician.
His extraordinary resoluteness as boy
doubtless led to that great success which
crowned the later years Of his life.
When he was aome 2 years Of age, his
father had occasion to visit son by o
former wife, who was valet to the Duke
Of SAKE Weissenfels. Travelling in those
days-20O years ago-was tedious and
expensive, and DR.. Handel did not de-
sire to be delayed with the care Of an
"infant" during journey which the
demands of q responsible profession
would probably make as short as possi-
BILE.
But the future giant Of music would
CO. He cried, beloved and eventually
ran along the road after the vehicle, un-
til the tender feelings Of the doctor
could refuse no longer. In an evil mo-
ment for his jurisprudence scheme he
took the child with him.
No sooner did the little fellow reach
the ducal residence than he gave rein to
his fancy on the keys of every instru-
ment that he found open. The remark
able music that came from the finger
tips Of the child's hands was soon the
object Of wonder and conversation
throughout the palace. and all this was
intensified when he secured an !opportu-
nifty Of touching the keys Of the chancel
organ within the hearing of the duke.
Such throb started from that chapel
organ when little Handel's tendriled
fingers chose the keys, and the soul of
the duke was touched as it never had
been touched before-truly momen
tous occurrence, since but for it Han
del's sacred music might never have
been written.
The dukes attention having been ar
rested, he inquired Of DR.. Handel con-
cerning the child's future, and eventu-
ally succeeded in placing him for three
years study under Zachau, the organ
ist Of Halle cathedral. This was the be-
ginning of Handel's musical education.
Youths Companion.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
UNDER THE DAISIES.

rye Just been learning the lesson Of life,
The sad, sad lesson Of loving.
And all OF its powers for pleasure or pain
Been slowly and sadly proving,
And all that's left Of the bright, bright dream,
With lie thousand brilliant phases,
rs q handful Of dust in coffin hid,
coffin under the daisies,
The beautiful, beautiful daisies.
And thus forever throughout this wide world
Is love sorrow proving;
There are still many sorrowful things in life,
But the saddest Of all is loving.
The life Of some is worse than death,
For fate high wall oft rnises,
And far better than life with two hearts -
tranged
Is low grave starr'd with daisies,
The beautiful, beautiful daisies.
Harrison Millard In Philadelphia Times.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
The ROYAL STAG

The sun was shining brilliantly as at
midsummer, and knew the snow
would speedily disappear Off the hills.
appearance, and of we started, full Of
hopeful anticipation. After three-quar
ters of an hours climbing we spied the
eight pointer with his seraglio of kinds
lying on the lee side Of a small ridge.
Keeping low down to avoid d, 40 ing
them, we circled round and o. H.
our ascent toward the summit. Careful
ly examining every bit Of fresh ground
as it came in sight, we discovered some
kinds in small correi about half a
mile distant. Expecting to find a stag
with them, we advanced cautiously in
their direction.
The nature of the ground being ia
vorable, we had no difficulty in crawling
within $50 yards of the herd. John was
carrying the rifle, in which he had put
couple Of cartridges, and left part of
the stock sticking out Of the cover in
order to be ready for any emergency.
As we peered over q rocky bowlder there
confronted as scene worthy the brush
Of a Landseer. A large red stag was
standing, with broadside exposed, lit
tie over 100 yards distant. At a glance
! observed it was twelve pointer. Be-
tween 40 and 80 kinds were feeding
around. These, however, scarcely no.
ticed, my eyes being riveted ON the fat
launches and symmetrical antlers Of
the "royal" stag.
Without moving my body I mechan-
ically reached forth my hand and seized
the rife. Feeling that John held it
firm, ! looked round to discover the
reason. Still keeping hold of the rifle.
he whispered. "It is the reserved stag. :"
-Blackwood' Magazine.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Captive Wild Animals.

ut Is curious thing how animals
are affected by conditions which one
would think were immaterial, said
Chief Keeper Manley Of the geological
garden. "Take an American wildcat,
for example II wep put one of these ami.
mails into large cage where it can
jump about and have comparative free
dom, 1t will sicken and die Of heart dis.
ease, whereas il we pen them up in
little cage where they can hardly turn
around. they will live and be healthy.
tits something that is hard to account
for. Almost all the American animals
are hard to keep. We can't keep a moose
here, and We have to be very careful
with mountain sheep. "-Philadelphia
Record.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Willing to Join.

Old Mr.. B. who lived in Bangor sew
seral years ago, was called Every close"
but grasping as he was, be never would
'Accept Intoxicating liquor Of any kind.
One day he was asked to drink with sew
ieral Of his neighbors at the village store,
EHhere drinks were sold at 10 cents each.
IA NO, ] thank ye," he replied. II never
drink, gentlemen. But if it's all the
|lnme to you. I'll take gimlet instead. :"
Bangor (Me. News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Another Use.

Il The late Frank Buckland, the English
peturalist, was once walking near Ten
~, and met a boy carrying basket of
oisonous fungi. In reply to question,
- boy said they were for his own and
~ grandmother S supper. Buckland told
)m that whoever ate them would be
kely to die, and advised him to throw
em away. "No,' said the boy. II
out do that. I can sell them at the
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06

"You." said the disgusted gambler,
"don't know enough to come in when II
rains.
y Perhaps not" said the man who
had been there with wan smile. "but
! do know enough to stay out on q nat
flush. "-hidianap6lis Journal
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Only skin Deep.

civilian p she Missed. deep dyed
villain r. The tattooed man looked hnrt.
Indeed, ma am, said he, II hasten to
assure you that it is only skin deep. -
Catholic Mirror.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Explosive Bullets.

Explosive bullets were first used in
India for hunting tigers and elephants.
They were brought into use in Europe
by their introduction into the Russian
army in 1868. In 1868 an International
convention declared their employment
In war to be inhuman and unnecessary.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06

"Did the jury find the prisoner
guilty." inquired man concerning q
burglar.
mo. sir" responded the policeman.
"They didn't find him at all. He got
away. "-Detroit Free Press
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-06
Easy Way Out Of II.

Easy Way Out Of IL. d.
"How do you decide il q bill which
you have is cointerfeit?''
II never try to find ont. /"
"You don't?"
"No; ! just pass iti"-Chicago Trib-
nne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Odd Fellows Preparing.

Odd Fellows are looking forward
with great anticipation to the semi
centennial celebration of Rock Island
lodge 1S next Fourth of July. Last
evening at meeting of Rock Island
lodge +. Ludolph, E.. u. Sweeney, b.
+. Knox, Robert Kuschmann, c. b.
Knox, John Ohlweiler, George Tren-
kehschuh, Nick Rothwell, Peter
Schlemmer and John Reid were ap-
pointed a committee to arrange for
the event. To dispatch the prelimi-
naries of this occasion will be quite
an undertaking and therefore the
committee proposes moving slowly
and cautiously in order to get mat
tiers as nearly right as possible. Ar
ranging for the accom- modation and
entertainment of the visitors will of
course be the chief matter to be
looked after. This will require an
abundance of figuring. as one of the
largest crowds ever gathered in Rock
Island is expected on that day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
HER DEAFNESS DEFINED,
Young Lady Carries q Shell In Her Ear
Eleven Years.

Young Lady Carries q Shell In Her Ear
Eleven Years.
Miss Peterson. living at 1912 Third
avenue, was the subject of a happy
revelation yesterday. For IL years
the young lady has been totally deaf
in one of her ears. Yesterday she
called upon DR.. j. f. Assay, and
sought relief. The doctor in making
the examination found almost i'm
bedded in the flesh and pressing
tightly against the ear drum small
snail shell not much larger than a
pea. 1t was soon removed and the
lost sense was at once restored.
Miss Peterson now recalls that II
years ago. at the age of 9 years, she
got the shell into her ear while play
ing in the sand. At the time she
thought she had gotten it out again,
and Notwithstanding that she soon
after found her hearing affected,
which affection continued until total
deafness set in, she never for a mo.
ment thought of the cause until Dr..
Assay discovered it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
BURNS AND LEWIS AGAIN.
Noted Wrestlers Having Bouts in Chi
cago.


Evan Lewis, the "strangler, -"
earned $25 at Sam L. Jacks theatre,
Chicago, last night by permitting
Champion Farmer" Burns to try to
throw him in Is minutes. Burns,
says the Chronicle, appeared to think
that he would be the richer for los
ing the s25 than by taking any des-
perate chances to throw bis rival,
for having won the title of champion
from Lewis he could better afford to
let the matter stand as it is than to
be thrown by the ex-champion
Burns did not expect to throw Lewis
and during the bout he took good
care to be on the defensive much of
the time. After he had tugged away
at Lewis to no purpose for Is min
utes the referee declared the $25 for.
feited.
Lewis made little speech in
which he took occasion to explain
that he was no. there to throw Burns,
but to keep Burns from throwing
him.
1--WE earned my $25 easily
enough" he said. land l shall be
around tomorrow night and Wednes-
day night to earn some more money.
Ii the management or anyone else
will give me 800 / will throw him. -
1t was arranged that Lewis and
Burns would meet again Wednesday
night to wrestle on the same condi-
tions as they contested last night.
Jack Connors will meet Burns to-
night, and before his engagem ent
ends Mcleod seeks to meet him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
IN JUSTICE TO ALL.
Walter S. Barrett's Death
Should be Investigated.
CORONER HAwEsmD1s

The Grief Stricken widow sesn-Did Not
Write the Lister Seeking Investigation
But Endorses the sentimsnt-Could Not
Endare the Ordeal.
Much inquiry has been made and
quite naturally, too-as to the dispo-
sition of the letter received BY Cor
oner Halves few days since and
purporting to be from Mrs. w. T..
Barrett demanding an inquisition as
to the true cause of her late bus.
bands death on the theory that it
was attributable to q surgical opera
ton submitted to 80 hours proceed.
ing his demise.
The ARGUS has spoken of the cues.
ton of authority in the premises that
arose at the outset between the
coroner and the states attorney as to
whose duty it was TO proceed, the
latter asserting that it was clearly q
matter for the coroner to deter
mine and the coroner being reluc-
tant to move without the states at
torney's advice. especially as there
was some doubts as to whether the
board of supervisors would allow the
bill. 1t has since come to the knowl-
edge of the coroner that Mrs. Barrett
did not write the letter to him asking
the post mortem, and to ascertain the
facts about the case an ARGUS repre-.
sentative called upon the lady this
morning. She has been quite pros.
trated since the death of her husband
and has not yet recovered from the
shock. Mrs. Barrett said she did not
personally write the letter to the cor.
oner for the reason that she did no,
feel that she could undergo the or.
deal of an inquisition and post NOR.
tenn. She said, and very emphatic.
ally, too. that every allegation made
in the letter was true. and freely
condemned the physician against
whom is charged the cause of Mr..
Barrett's death. She maintained
that while in a'general sense the
matter should have the most rigid
investigation that she did not believe
she could survive the sad trial that
such a proceeding would involv,
upon her.
The Coroner's Duty.
While no disposition, is or should
be evinced to cause further pang te
the sorrow-stricken family of Walter
I. Barrett. and every effort ought tc
be made to spare them. yet the plair
duty of the coroner seems to be tt
make the most thorough investigation
possible before arriving at his determ'
ination in the matter as to whether to
proceed with the extreme course of q
tpost norton or to drop the matter
If the allegations which have been
frequently heard are we'll founded
duty to the state. duty to the be-
reaved family. duty to any physician
who may be mentioned in connection
with the case. duty to all concerned
defines but one path.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
SHOE COMPANY OFFICERS.
stockholders Of the Peaslee MAnufsctoi
Have Their First Election.

stockholders Of tho Peaslee MAnufsctoiy
Have Their First Election.
Stockholders of the Peaslee Shoe
company met at Carse hall yesterday
afternoon and chose the following d.
rectors: Eli Mosenfelder. Henry
Carse, J. F. Robinson, c. S. Peaslee,
A. C. Dart. w. H. Marshall and Phil
Mitchell, who thereupon elected these
officers to serve for the ensuing year:
President-Henry Carse.
Vice President and Manager-C. s.
Peaslee.
Secretary-Joseph Scherrer.
The question of location was
touched upon in a brief discussion
and finally left to the officers to de-
termine. Three sites have been sub
mitted-No. school building. Raj
BILE & Stengel's old brewery and the
glass works building. The location
question will be decided upon imme-
diately aud then the machinery and
stock will be transferred from Peca-
tonica and operations commenced as
soon as possible, Mr.. Peaslee being
especially anxious to commence
manufacturing at an early date in
order to fill his spring orders.
The officers and directors of the
Peaslee compsny held a meeting this
morning in the parlors of the Harper
house to consider the question OF
location, the feeling being favorable
to the former Raible & Stengel brew.
cry building, but no action could be
taken in the absence from the city Of
Otto Huber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
A COURT HOUSE CLOCK.
ing Committee Authorized to Inves-
tigate the Cost of Ono.

tigate the Cost of Ono.
1t is Just possible that a handsome
time piece will announce the hours
from the dome of the county temple
when that massive structure is COM
pleted. Such al innovation has al
ways been favored by the pub
lie generally and the board of
supervisors before adjourning its
special meeting this morning
struck the popular chord by
giving the clock question some
consideration. Supervisor James G..
Britton said that it would add to the
appearance of the building beside
affording invaluable convenience to
citizens as we'll as strangers. Su-
pervisor Olmsted then moved to
authorize the building committee to
Investigate the cost of different kinds
of clocks and report to the board at
future meeting, and it carried.
The Christian church congregation
was granted leave to hold services in
the court house while the new edi-
flee is in course of construction.
The court house furnishing came
up for discussion yesterday afternoon
and the building committee was IN
structed to purchase wood and me-
tallic furniture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
E. S
Muslin Underwear Sale.

The public has become 90 thorough
~ familiar with the importance of
our Muslin Underwear sales and the
absolute superiority Of the goods We
offer, that it remains only necessary
that we mention WHEN our sale oc.
ours, but as strangers are constantly
coming to our midst, we deem it ad-
visable to mention q few of the
special items which we offer, and the
prices which never will fail to draw
the crowds. We sacrifice all profit,
and in many cases offer the articles
at absolute cost of material. and some
leading items at much less. All we
ask is that those who intend buyipp
underwear will compare our we'll
made garments with the veritable
trash SO frequently offered at open
ing sales.
This week we are going to have
the biggest weeks sale of Muslin Un-
derwear you ever heard of. A sale
we have been planning for since last
November. Special features will in
clude ladies' Night Dresses at Csc
and Soc. well made and of good
material.
Good plain muslin Chemise at Ice.
better ones. of course, at Csc. and on
up. Ladies' Drawers. superb muslin,
Ice. Children's well made Mus liu
Drawers &c. &c, &c, SC, according to
size. Better ones at 12c. Children's
Drawers. tucked and with nice fine
embroidery edging, at 15c and up
according to size.
Ladies' Skirts at 25c. 47c, soc, CSC
Zoe, SIC. SIC. 81. $1.12, $1.1s and
$l.25 that we can guarantee an alb
solute saving of 80 per cent to any
buyer.
Our better skirts at $l.75. 81
$3.50. $2.75, s. and q. you will find
the highest novelties ever shown in
this section and at low prices abso.
lutely unapproachable. Also line o.
children's skirts with clus tuck.
and nice embroidery, 42c for all sizes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04

OF McClure's magazine for February
II you are interested in railway
travel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Corset Covers.

We open 20 dozen at &c each. are
good quality and well made. Only
two Of these to one customer. Better
Corset Covers for 12c. Three styles
good Corset Covers. nicely trimmed.
ut only 22c; and at 25c we give the
choice Of eight styles. many Of which
you have seen priced here at SOC and
in other places as high as 75c. Now
this week your choice for Csc; at see,
SOC and SO on We will show you Cor
set Covers others would be proud to
sell for 81. Don't miss seeing the
SOC and SOC garments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Cambria Slips, Gowns. etc.

Infants Cambria Slips and Night
Dresses, nicely ruffled. at 22c and
25c for this sale. Children's Mother
Hubbard Night Gowns. embroidered,
at SOC each. for all sizes.
Children's or Misses Cambria EN-
pire Gowns, from SIC to Csc, accord
ing to size.
We propose to make this . memoir
able week in our Muslin Underwear
Department. We are moro anxious
to have this week of high record
selling than for profit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
The MOdern Way

Commends itself to the well in
formed. to do pleasantly and effectu-
ally what was formerly done in the
crudest manner and dissgreeably as
we'll. To cleanse the system and
break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy.
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
California Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04

Her face wasn't covered with pim-
pies and blotches. How often we
hear this expression. It's . pity
this beauty with an .'if" did not go
to h. F. Bahnsen's drug store and
ges trial $50 cents) bottle of Foley
Sarsaparilla. which would soon clear
her complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04

DR.. and Mrs. &. E. Barth have is
sued invitations for a euchre party
tonight and one a week from tonight.
MISS Mary Comegys entertains q
progressive euchre party tomorrow
afternoon at her home on Seventeenth
street.
The East End Progressive Euchre
ciuo was handsomely entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Guyer in their
new home on Twenty-6rst street last
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
French Silks.

Special Advance Display Of high
class French Silks. in exclusive pat
terms. only one waist Of q color.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Warps.

Dresden. Persian and Printed
Warps are the newest things. the
color effects are the most beautiful
ever produced in the history OF the
silk business. 81 to <l.75 a yard.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-12-01

en- aleere movimiento, dispuesto a SO
lemnizar uno de esos grandes aconte
cimientos que por vez primera surgen
en- la vida de los pueblos, como en- este
sucede.
Efectivamente en- la manana de
aver, con6rmada tai noticia, a prime
ra bora izose ell pabellon espanol, con
colgaduras en- los BALCONIES, y conjun-
tamente Aot6 nuestra gloiosa insignia
en- la mayorla de las casas de esta po
blacl6n y sono el toque de corneta
del Cuerpo de Bomberos, que apare-
clio prontamente en- coFrecta lorna =
ci6n.
Tales eran las sehales indicadas pa
ra la reception del digno Alcalde, de
nuevo Hijo de Arecibo.
Todos los coches particulars y los
de las empresas, literamente ocupadoe
por ell Ayuntamiento en- pleno, Auto
ridades, funcionarios, Corporaciones
Clero, ofciales del Ejercito, Order
pGblico y Bomberos, oomerclantes
h4cendados, propietarios { industrial
les, marcharon la Estacion del ferro
carril.