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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27

The Union has fallen completely
into the ways Of the general run Of
republican papers this year. As a
matter OF course it was late catching
on. but the force Of its argument to-
day. anent the exact reproduction of
the London Financial News article
in THE ARGUS Of Sunday ia ..fraudr
"fabrication" ..faleehoodw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
I believe .hs .trure,. now -o,,. ., .,

believe tbs struggle now going on In
shis country and other countries for sim
gle gold standard, would, II succcssful,
produce widespread disaster in the end
Throughout the world. The destruction of
silver - money and establishing gold -
the sole unit OF value must have . ruinous
effect on all forms Of property except those
Investments which yield . fixed return In
mensy.-James q. Blaine. Conversational
Record, pages $40 to s22, 1881
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
TURKS BUTCHER TWO THOUSAND.
And This IL Considered m Cnderestimaas
Of the Dead mt Egfn.

And This Il Considered an Cnderestimass
Of the Dead ut Egtn.
Boston, Oct. s7.-Advices from Harpoot,
Eastern Turkey, received in Boston con-
firm dispatches to the Associated Press in
regard to the extent and barbarity Of the
recent massacre at Egin. These advices
state that many Of the dead Were left in
the streets for days as the food for doQs,
and large Numbers were thrown into the
Euphrates.
Bodies were seen floating down the river
forty and fifty miles below the city. In
some cases whole families were obliterafed.
Exact statistics. of course, cannot be given
now. but 1t is feared that 2.0Ois an under
estimate All the testimony Mt hand con.
ours in showing that the massacre was Of.
fetal and that it was wholly without
reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27

Jeffersan City, Mo, Oct 21.-The state
supreme court, sitting en- banc, decided
that the Silver Party's state ticket could
not be printed on the official ballots The
Silver Party ticket was made up Of the
Democratic presidential electors and the
Republican state ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
One week from today will settle it.

So the Union has gone into the
hennery business. There will be
none to dispute that the Eighteenth
street breed is the Shanghai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS

WORD CONTEST 40 IN THREE pptz.s
Tor the largest number of Engiish words
TON the letters composing Rock leland .
send list OF words and Nix cent stamns ,o
the ROCK Island Art company. and receive nv
returh mail two beautiful photograyure.
Address Rock Island Art company. N-''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27

Show mo . man who makes money out
OF legislation and 1 will show you . man
who abuses the people when they want
legislation for hemselvea-w, J, Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27

What you need 10 something 70
cure you. Get d.. Kay's Rsaovstor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27

Show me . man Who has xn.ds mc->v
out OF unjust lava and he vii; deny leeis.
lasion can be Of benefit to anybody.-w. =.
bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
GLASSWARE SALE.

Our glassware sale this week will
surpsss anything tina, We haze ever
attempted 10 this line. just think
Of it. q fresh new line Of glassware
at less than factory prices. We have
quoted very low prices before. but
never anything like this. We have
put this ware in two lots at s and i0c
for each article as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-27
DO 1T THIS WAY.
WANTED.

AGENTS. CALI. AT
w Viavi once. NJ and a.. McManus build
ing. Davenport.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23

tomorrow, Hubert. 1t is getting too cool for
the cotton ones" she said one day to her
little boy who played beside her while she
darned away.
whats the difference between cotton
and wooden, Mama?"
sob, that is long story and nice one.
Would you like to hear it?"
"Of course. Mama, always like your
stories.''
Very we'll then. put up your blocks and
come sit by me and we will take journey
away off to hot country where the cotton
grows and then will come back to Grandpa's
farm and visit the pretty green sheep pas
lures where the little lambs play in the
springtime. Then we will go to the city
where the great mills are with their great
iroE wheels gong round and ronnd and so
we will find out about wool and cotton
So that evening they had long, pleasin e
and instructive lesson and so on in every
phase something was constantly coming up
to be ''storied" for them, making them wise
and still they did not realize they were
studying.
And the mother? Surely it was liberia
education and many hours she pored over
that precious book learning that she might
teach. 1t is needless to say too that she
had no leisure of mind for neigbborhood
gossip or nauseating details Of public scan.
dals or unsavory crimes.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23

quantity of wool stored away. Take
enough for mattress and wash it through
two or three hot, soapy waters. Rinse
through two waters and lay it on sheet to
dry. After it is dry, take 1t up by handfuls
and pull it apart, picking out any trash or
burrs that may adhere to it. Make the
cover the s'zeand shape you wish, using bed
ticking of a medium quality, and fill it
with wool, taking care to have it smooth
and even. Tie it just as you would COM
fort, using long mattress needle for the
work. This makes very light and COM
Portable mattress, and with white pillow
cases and bed spread. the bed will have a
clean. neat appearance that is always at
tractive.
A couch is useful as we'll as ornamental,
and may be made of a long box upholstered
on the top. and covered with cretonne or
other suitable material. A founce extend
ing from the top almost to the floor will
hide the box from view. Pat rollers under
each corner and fasten the top on with
hinges, so it can be raised whichever de-
sired. This box will make an excellent
place for winter bedclothing. Do not for.
get the picture Took.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23

required is, phospheric acid twelve per
cent, potash twelve per cent, nitrogen
five per cent. The nitrogen may De
omitted if cow peas are sowed ana
plowed under in preparing the land put
otherwise 1000 to 5000 pounds are re-
CURED to an acre. This may seem
rather too much, but experience has
satisfied itself that the quantity and
quality alone pay amply for such an ex-
ira expense in the returns from the ship.
ments.
The seed beds for one acre should be
12x36 feet, and sow two and half
pounds of seed. In preparing the land
to receive the plants, it must be well
narrowed before and after application of
fertilizer and made as smooth as posi-
BILE; then mark off into drills two to four
inches high and two and half feet
apart, and to make the field look as if
"farmer" run it, have it checked from
eight inches to ten inches.
In transplanting only pull from seed
bed the largest and very best for the
amount Of seed sown; there will be lots
of plants, and to have an even stand of
good plants only plant the strongest.
You will have many to spare, and there
is no need of wasting time by planting
small, weak plant which will likely die
on the first cold night. Keep weeds
down by cultivation with either horse or
hand cultivator.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
Trial Shipment of Australian Oranges to
England.
England.

England.
The government of New South Wales,
says the Australian Vigneron and Fruit
Growers Journal, has decided to send
an experimental shipment of fruit to
England, with a view to opening up a
market in London for the surplus pro-
ducts of the colony. This shipment
will be confined exclusively to oranges,
for which there is a large demand in
England during August, September and
October. The quantity to be sent will
be 5000 cases, selected from as many
orangeries as possible. All fruit ac-
oepted by the government expert for the
purpose Of shipment, will be purchased
by the government, thus relieving grow
from any risk Of failure. Only choice
fruit will be selected, and the minutest
attention will be bestowed on gathering,
packing, grading and on preserving dur
Ing the voyage.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
Raising Lettuce For Market.

In the Sub-Tropic, the new paper pub.
lishtd at Green Cove Springs, Florida, is
an article on the culture of lettuce,
written by "Manitoba'', that contains
some points Of interest to those who are
in the habit of sowing single five-cent
package of seed, from which they get
an abundant supply for the home table.
Lettuce is very profitable crop in
this state, and is shipped with good re.
suits to the northern markets at abont
the holiday season, which commands
the top price. The average variety will
stand in the field temperature of 20
degrees F. without much damage.
The best varieties for the early mar
ket are the white headed kinds; either
solid or open heads sell we'll, as neither
have established themselves into grades
to suit the tastes of the purchasers
In sections around Ocala, acres are
covered with cloth in beds of 12x15O
feet, and the plants are seeded and
raised in them without any transplant
ing, and this system is so profitable that
it reimburses the expense of covering.
If the land is not covered, the next best
plan is to make seed bed by covering
during nights. Sow about the first
week in September, giving a liberal
amount of fertilizer to start plants, and
secure early plants for transplanting be-
fore any cold weather sets in.
Lettuce requires good loan with lots
of humus; not too low, but on the low
land that is drained will make the plant
feel quite at home. The land should be
plowed well, but not deep, as lettuce
feeds on the tor surface so it does not
need deep cultivation. The fertilizer
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
A HELPFUL CORNER.

Those who are summering in the noun
tains and visiting friends, and who are look
ing about for a souvenir of the outing can
find a scented pillow just the thing. Gather
"Live for Ever or Life Everlasting" or
any sweet smelling herb and dry it and take
home with you and put into daintily COW
cred pillow, and you have luxury for the
hammock all winter.
Those who own a kodac can get some
pleasant little memory" pictures which
will help to pass away the dull hours of win
try days and evenings at home. Relating
the circumstances and story telling will
then be in order.
* x :.
We call attention of mothers to the little
article Teach as you go'' in this issue. 1t
will give you hint as to your condition
and where you find yourself. Do not fail to
read it.
We shall esteem it favor to hear from
our women on any subject of interest to
our department. reader. Surely you possess
good news for US. Let us hear from you.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
Teach as You go.

The above headed article, found in our
daily readings, has so captivated us that we
took q little tim to read and it was so in
teresting and seem ed to be j1st what so
many of our women stand in need of that
we have taken the article in it's entirety
from the exchange, which says that as the
Leslie children, one by one, became old
enough to go to school their teachers always
expressed surprise and qualification at the
wide range OF their general information,
and their evidently trained habits OF obser-
walton. Often. u4st'o1ed as to whether
they had ever attended kindergarten they
always replied Mama told US so, and their
instructors came to the very natural con
cusion that their mother must BY very
superior sort of a woman with unlimited
amount Of leisure and facilities for home
instruction. They marveIed still more
when the discovery was made that she was,
in fact, very plain, unpretentious ''home
body" living in small house on a very
small avenue and doing not only her own
household work, but large share of the
family sewing. Neither was she college
bred woman. The foundation of her educa-
ton was simply good, common school
educetion. I say the Foundation of her
education" for she was woman who would
go on adding to her knowledge as long as
life lasted. Her library was very limited for
the reason that all surplus money went into
other directions for wants. Nature to her
was always an "open book" and after her
first born became old enough to PROFOUND
the inevitable elbows" and "Whys" she
committed the one extravaganza of her life
first class unabridged encyclopedia. "Nc
one will ever know" she said, 'sthe close
economies to which l resorted to save this
money. I let the sitting room fire go out
and sat in the kitchen. [ wore my clothes
until they were SO shabby that had to stay
away from socials. (where do we find moth.
ers so thoughtful of the little ones) teas and
receptions, and even refuse to call Oh stran-
gers coming among us. But [ simply was
obliged to have the books. II seemed to me
such dreadful thing for mother to have
to say I do not know to so many of her
chiIdren's questions. I have never regretted
the sacrifices we made for it. The family
suffered too for it curtailed our table expen-
SEES, greatly cutting off many luxures--ncr
has husband been sorry either. He says he
does not see how we ever lived without it,"
There was no special hour set by for the
instruction of the children, no definite plans
laid, no kindergarten gifts or special mate
rial used She simply turned to account the
every day things about them and tried to
answer every intelligent question as fully as
possible.
1--WE must put on our wooden stockings
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
7 Fart DISEASE, like
many other ailments when they

many other ailments When they
have taken hold of the system.
never gets better of its own accord, but
Constantly OrOsCs sUO1.se. There are
thousands who know they have a defective
heart, but will not admit the fact They
don't want their friends to worry. and
Don't Ec7sOsU sCIt0t to take for 1T, as
they have been told time and again that
heart disease was incurable. Such was the
case of Mr.. Silas Farley Of Dyesville, Ohio
who writes June 10, 1894, as follows:
III had heart disease for 23 gears,
my heart hurting me almost continually.
The first Is years l doctored all the time,
trying several physicians and remedies,
until my last doctor told me it was only
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
Pretty Rooms.

We very often neglect the most important
factor in the lives of our children. We for
get that children's surroundings have a
great deal to do with forming character.
Our little daughters are more apt to grow up
to be quiet. dainty and digniied if they
have been reared in homes that are neatly
and tastefulIy furnished. and where ali the
work is done systema ica'ly. The refining
influence of pretty room is never lost upon
them. Tnis does not mean that H. amount
spent for furnishing should be large one
for very pleasing effects may be had with
small outlay.
1t the rooms need paper or kalsomine
choose some pretty, dainty color. and lei
everything harmonic with that. Blue !,
" bite. gray or green makes a room look
cool, while yellow is especially good for
rooms that are not we'll lighted. Paint of
any shade can be had already prepared, and
1t is an easy matter to apply 1t. Pain or
striped scrim, cheese cloth and lace are all
pretty for curtains, and the condition vi
your pocketbook should be your guide as to
which material is chosen. Dotted swiss is
also favorite with many housekeepers.
The floor can be covered with mating if
desired. or it can be painted and partly
covered with rugs. The floor of a handsome
room seen recently was oiled, and large
| rug made of remnant of ingram carpet,
with border to match, laid in the center
that was not covered. If you have good,
smooth floor, it will look well oiled but if it
is rough or worn, paint is much better.
Two shelves fixed in corner, one two
and a half feet. the other foot from the
floor makes nice dressing table. Cover
top with plain, white oil cloth, and make q
splasher of the same material, edged with
scallops crocheted of Saxony yarn. The top
is used for washbowl ald pitcher and the
shelf, which is hidden by curtain of Gre
tonne, sateen or dotted swiss, is used for
shoes, brushes. blacking and other articles
that must be put out of sight.
Many an old bedstead has been made
presentable by painting it white or some
delicate color. Sandpaper it very smooth
| give 1t two coats of common house paint,
then coat of enamel.
If you need closet, put up a shelf in one
corner, six feet from the floor, and place a
curtain in front of it. The shelf may be
used for books vases or plaques, or If one is
handy with tools, corner cabinet may be
fitted into the space between the shelf and
ceiling, which will make very handsome
and convenient receptacle for the various
little odds and ends with which we adorn
our houses.
Have you bed for which you would like
a mattress, but do not like to spend the
money necessary to get one? If you keep
sheep on the farm very likely you will have
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23

Ayers Sarsaparilla is not a secret
preparation. Any physician may have
the formula on application. The Sc
cret Of it's success as a medicine lies
in it's extraordinary power to cleanse
the blood of impurities and cure the
most deep-seated cases of blood-dis-
ease.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23

question of time as
I could not be cured.
[ gradually grew
worse, very weak,
and completely dis
couraged, until I
lived, propped half
up in bed. because I
couldn't Tie d0eU1a
nor sit up. Think
ing my time had
come l told my fam
lily what I wanted
done when T was
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
NOTICE.

L WANT every man and woman in the United
states interested in the Opium and Whisky
habits to have one of my books on these dis
eases Address b. M Woolley, Atlanta. Ga.
BOX SS2, and one will be sent you free.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-23
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Household
Department, AGRICULTURIsT DeLand, Fla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-24

house in Oakford court during the alb
sence of the proprietor. William John
son. the colored dude, are held at Lin
colnton. n. c.. to which place they were
shipped by express. addressed to Mrs.
Lander wife of the man who is charged
with stealing them.
Mr.. Johnson and George w. Brown
appeared before Alderman Howe and
filed an indemnifying bond twice the
value of the goods, which will be held
by the United States Express company,
and the goods will be shipped back to
Scranton and given to the owner.
Eugene Huff and Billy Wilson,
charged with being accomplices of Lam
der, are in Jail. Lander has gone away.
He was in charge Of the club house dur
ing Mr.. Johnson's absence and helped
himself to $500 worth of that gentle
mans clothing, of which there was a
loud and varied assortment, his mando-
lin. revolver. razor. a gallon of whisky,
and other articles. The liquor was not
sent away with the rest of the spoil. but
was used here. A warrant is out for
Lander, and search is being kept up
for him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-24
DUNMORE.

Terrence Il. Cullen. of the Union cash
stores is spending his vacation in New
ark, n. j.
Connolly left yesterday to spend the
summer at Atlantic City.
Miss Margaret Cawley left yesterday
for visit to New York and the sea
shore. where she intends to pass the
next two weeks.
George Stuart the 10-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Stuart. of
Drinker street. met with a painful acci-
dent yesterday afternoon. He and a
few of his companions were playing in
the vacant lot opposite his home. upon
which stands tall cherry tree. George
being a stout and strong lad. climbed
to the top of this tree, when without
warning the limb upon which he stood
broke and he was precipitated to the
ground, a distance of fifteen feet. He
was conveyed to his home. DR.. Garvey
being hurriedly sent for. Besides Sc.
we're shaking up his only injury was a
badly broken arm. DR.. Garvey dressed
the injured member
Miss Sarah Hughes. of Blakely street.
Is summering at Lake Winola. She IS
stopping at the "Protheroe"
Lawrence Brink. of William street,
leaves on Saturday to spend a two
weeks vacation at Lake WinOla. He
will put up at the "Protheroe."
Miss Maggie Kelly. of Drinker street,
has returned from a visit with friends
i'm Peckville
Miss Maggie Moffat. accompanied by
her mother, left yesterday to spend a
few weeks at Atlantic City.
Miss Frieda Kann, of Scranton, was
the guest of Miss Emma Ludwig yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Taylor AMI
daughter, Laura, of Hancock. =. y,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Taylor, of Cherry street.
James Doud was violently thrown
from his bicycle last Tuesday, sustain
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-24
ST. LUKE'S FREE EXCURSION.
Fifteen Hundred Mothers and Chill.
drpn Go TO Lake Ariel,

Sixteen cars conveyed the children
and mothers who went to Lake Ariel
yesterday on the free excursion under
the ausices of the Mems Guild of ST.
Luke's Episcopal church. Upwards OF
l.J00 enjoyed the liberal thoughtful
ness of the guild and much happiness
was the result.
Rev +. j. Haughton. of st. Marks
church. Dunmore, acting pastor of st.
Luke's in the absence of Rev. Rogers
Israel and his wife on their vacation.
was in charge Of the details, assisted by
the following executive committee: c.
B. Derman. Brother Francis Jones. of
the Order of Good Shepherd. William
Coleman, II. II. Jackson, Messrs. Mont
gomery and Harding; Mrs. Foster. Mrs
Derman. Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs.
Hazard, Mrs. Keck and Miss Sherrer
1t was a beautiful day. and was thor
oughly enjoyed. The first train. con-
sisting of ten cars. left the station at
$40 and fifteen minutes later another
train of six cars left. Refreshments
were provided at half price on the lake
grounds for those who did not bring
lunches along, and the boats We're re-
duced to 10 cents Not an accident
marred the occasion, and the returning
train left at ) o'clock. bringing all home
safely at supper time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-24
IN BEHALF OF CUBA.
Presenc, i'll the City Ofa Noted Cuban
Patriot Senor VarOna.

Senior a de Varona Quezada, former
jnnta of Buffalo. and one of the best
known and most influential of Cuban
PATRIOTS in this country. is in the city.
He hopes TO organize in Scranton with
in the next six weeks Il Cuban Patriotic
union for the purpose of extending as
sistance to the men who are lighting
to free Cuba from Spanish misrule
Senor Narona is not in any way con-
nected with the Cuban revolutionary
party. His mission is purely peaceful
His wish is 10 crystalline to practical
purpose the strong sentiment of sym
pathy which exists in this community
for the suffering and ill-used victims
of Spanish brutality and arrogance in
tho Queen of the Antilles. Senor Va
rena is the duly accredited representa-
tive of the Cuban republic press. ana
among the purposes Of his visit To
Scranton is to make arrangements tor
the placing on sale. at the various drug
stores of the city, of the Cuban flag, for
the benefit of INDECENT Cuban women
who have been Impoverished by the
war. ...
Senor Naroua's father was tortured
to death during the ten years war. At
the age of 6S he was forced to drag %
pound fetters through the streets of
Puerto Principe, and otherwise mai
treated until his endurance failed and
he became 4 victim of the brutality Of
his captorS. ........