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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20
COLORADO'S CLIFF RUINS.
A Great Future Field for the Explorer and
Scientist.


Scientist.
The cliff ruins of the San Juan and
the Mancos have been the center of at.
traction, have been viewed from all
sides and their wonders have been told
and retold to the world time and time
again. Scientific men have visited the
region, have penetrated southwestern
Colorado and have considered that sec.
tion place of especial interest, because
the cliff and cave dwellings are prob.
ably the oldest in this strange land. be-
ing the first built in that mysterious
journey southwark of a great but un-
known people. For twenty years the
prospector has followed the San Juan
River and gazed with careless uncon-
Germ on the rough and broken walls, so
full OF interest to the archeologist,
But the mind of the prospector has
no room for curios, and he has no
time for archaeological investigation.
He sees only the glitter of the gold in
the sand, and thinks only of the time
when he shall have made his stake. In
November of 1892 hundreds of gold
hunters rushed madly into the canyon
north of the Navajo Mountain, travel.
ed 300 miles over bleak, desert table.
lands, suffered terribly from cold,
hunger and the long, wearisome jour.
ney. In few days they had staked
off all the available land for fifty miles
up and down the river, and then re.
turned home without having obtained
80 much as the color of gold, and to-
day have nothing to show for it but
the stakes.
tt is one of the most wildly piotur.
esque and beautiful regions in the
world. The bleak old Navajo Noun
tain rises abruptly and towers like a
grim, sentinel over the surrounding
mesas, while in canyon gorge, more
than 5000 feet below it's base, the Rio
San Juan appears like silver thread.
The canyon is several miles wide, and
descent can be made to the river only
by a precipitous trail, but as the river
approaches the great Colorado the
canyon becomes more narrow and the
wall more perpendicular, and when it
mergs into the grand canyon it is
scarcely more than q deep. dark chan.
mel.
A few miles from the Colorado River
where the canyon is not more than
800 or 1000 feet from wall to wall, and
where the walls are perpendicular and
smooth, on the right wall are the pic
lures OF seven warriors with bows
drawn to the last notch, while across
the river on the opposite side are tht
pictures of seven antelopes, apparently
in full run to escape the hunters. These
pictures are well executed and are il
the most inaccessible places. EVIDENT
the artist was lowered from ledge
hundreds of feet above the picture, anC
held suspended while he performed hi
tedious task. There are many place.
in the mystic Southwest where sucl
paintings are to be found. d.-Denve
Field and Farm.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20
Jiggety Jig.

What straights the Democratic party
of Tennessee is in, when as they say,
only one man can carry the State for
them, and he can do it, not because he
is great and good man, but because
he can play the fiddle. And what
slur it is on honest people, too, to say
that they can be brought back by fid-
dlerl-Carthage Record.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

At this season of the year colds gen.
orally effect the lungs worse than at
any other time. DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey will break cold in less time
than any known remedy, and it
strengthens and invigorates the lungs
and bronchial tubes. For sale by
Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

w. L. Lawson, Stotsbury, Mo-, says
that everybody ought to know of the
wonderful merits of DIR. Bells Pine
Tar Honey as cough cure. For sale
by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

mo" said Mr.. Wickwire," haven't
tried to get funny aroud the house
since told the hired girl to boil the
ice-and she did. indianapolis Jour-
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

''Havey you made any summer plansp"
"Yes; I'm engaged to q girl whose
father runs an ice cream parlor. ~
Chicago Record.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabuies csrs sfUeasss.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-05-20

Ripans Tabulss cure satRlsasA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
A Watermelon Story.

A group Of friends were telling stories
at a reception the other evening, when
one of the guests related the following
incident, that is without parallel:
81 was in Georgia, near GAINESVILLE,
last spring." she said, land to me a
watermelon field in full bloom is one of
the prettiest things ever saw. went
out into the field and picked some of the
blossoms When l returned to the house
a ring that was highly priced, but a lit
tie loose ON my finger, was gone. We
searched everywhere. but could not find
it. Last summer I bought watermelon
at the Centre market, and when I cut it
the knife struck something hard at the
end of the melon. Investigation revealed
that it was my lost ring. 1t had dropped
in the center Of a bloom, and the melon
had formed around it. "-Philadelphia
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

stractfon that once, getting into a bob
tail car. he dropped a 90 cent piece into
the fare box and then sat contentedly
down to read. The driver felt natural
horror at the proceeding. as he could
not make change for money once it was
in the box. He stuck his head in the
door and hailed the supreme judge re-
peacefully. "Yeu don't oughter put o
so cent piece in the box" he said.
"That's dead wrong. You ought to put
in nickel" Lamar was much stricken
of conscience at the fault thus found
with him, and, fastening to repair the
wrong he had done. hustled out q nickel
and put that in the box along with the
so cent piece. At this the driver looked
at him with an air of knowing SYM
patty. and. tapping his forehead signifi-
cantly, shut the door and said no more,
while Lamar went ON with his reading.
Washington Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Showing Genie =

NSAeo ---.-A~ss
Nearly all tho money changers down
town have stopped displaying gold in
their show windows, and in place of it
have great giles of new copper pennies.
Up to year or SO ago the changers
We'd with one another in displaying gold
coin. Sometime there would be as
much as $1,000 or S., 900 in a window,
and there was usually crowd around
looking at It
About q year ago thief in one of
these crowds smashed window and
made off With double handful of gold.
Then the police asked the money chang
ers to take better means to protect their
windows
Some of them put up wire screens.
Others put up iron bars. Both interfered
with the view of the gold.
Who originated the new funny idea is
not known, but it has taken hold gener-
ally. The pennies, when they came
from the mint, have about the color OF
an American gold coin. They are piled
in the windows, Indian head up
There is nothing on that side Of q
cent to tell what it is, and no doubt a
great many foreign patrons of these
places who are not familiar with oul
coin think them gold.
Some Of the changers have empty
treasury bags in the windows beside the
pennies. The bags are marked $4,000
or $50, 600 or some other large amount
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

Ono day the homo of Geoffroy St.
Hiialre. the famous French naturalist,
became a perfect pandemonium. Every
room was turned upside down, except
the study Of the master Of the house.
Nine. -. Hilaire had lost very yalu-
able diamond necklace, but she instruct
ed the servants not TO mention the loss
10 her husband, lest the knowledge of it
Should disturb him in his work. More
over the missing bauble could not be
there, !nasmuch as she rarely entered
'nat sanctuu. The search proved in
Ian' but the great savant was still left
ID isnorance. A few days later, at Nine
q. hlialre's weekly lat home" one of
her female friends sympathetically in
qulred after the ornament in the hear.
ing of her host. In the most airv but
wlthal most unaffected way, the GREAT
naturalist remarked that his fayorite
baboon had been playing for nearly a
week with similar thing to that de.
scribed, which similar thing" turned
out to DO the priceless ornament. Nine.
81. Hilaire indignantly protested at NJ.
81. Hilaire's neglect in not having taken
the necklace from the animal. 81
thought that it belonged to him." was
the calm reply" he seemed to take such
pride In 1t. San Francisco Argonaut,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Two Lives saved .

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,. was told by her doctors
she had consumption and that there
was no hope for her. but two bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she says it
saved her life. Thomas Eggers, 139
Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fured from a dreadful cold, approach
ing consumption. tried without re-
suit everything else. then bought
one bottle of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy OF
this medicine in coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store. Regular size,
so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

The flower of Spain's army is now
being used to suppress the rebellions
in Cuba and the Philippine Islands.
The humber of young men in the
kingdom liable for service yearly is
estimated at $1,000, but her total
war strength-men OF all arms and
reserves-is put at 100000. Her
soldiers are armed with modern re-
peating rifles of long range. Spain
has IL armored fighting vessels OF
the first class and 100 armored ships
and gunboats. She has 100 tor
pedo boats. The total number OF
guns carried by these ships is 935;
553 of these are under tons; $50
are % tons, and 10 are 80 tons. Her
total number Of men on the active
list Of the navy is put at 27.36S. The
navy of the United States numbers
among its best fighting ships 80 ar
mored vessels, $50 unarmored and
10 guuboats. Total number of guns,
1885; 30 Of them are 40 to 80 tons,
and 723 are under tons. In a re-
cent comparison Of the strength of
the navies Of the world an expert
placed the United States fifth, and
Spain seventh on the list. War be-
tween the two countries would be
fought at sea and the modern battle
ship would play the most important
part in deciding the issue. While the
United States holds the fifth place in
battleship strength, she is a close
second to England in cruisers. and
far out strips Spain in this class oil
warcraft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

Search reveals the amazing fact that
the proposal-in literature at least-is
becoming obsolete. Stories there are of
a plenty, but in the English publica-
lions they mostly relate to mysterious
disappearance of diamonds or are tales
of conspiracy or intrigue, and in tie
American product the proposal is all
done behind the scenes-the reader is
introduced to the engaged couple or to
the married pair. The sentimental age
is passing evidently. and we contemp-
tuously hurry over the romantic episode
to reach these dramatic crises in life
which seem to occupy the attention Of
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
News Of the Victories

Won by Eostetter's Stomach Bitters over dis
ease are almsst daily received BY its proprietors
For over . third Of Q century it has been the
theme of CONTAIN; and grateful Acknowledgements
from those whom 1t has cured or protected from
disease, from medical men who have watched its
effects and adopted it. and from host Of o her
sourcet- A noticeable concurrence IN this mass
Of testimony as TO the thoroeghness Of its effects
lie observable. Tais point specially commends
itself 10 the consideration Of persons afflicted with
obstinate ferns OF the malsdes to which it is
adapted, sgainst which ordinary remedies have
proved unsvail!ng- Fever AID ague, chronic
constipation aud dyspep,is. long aud inc reasibg
debility, co, 6rmed biltousness and raeum stism.
are noug the forms OF disease which most frc-
quently defy met ication, and to the eradication
of these malsdies The Bitters is rpe cialy suited
IL is Iu'e. speedy and thorough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
A New Version Of an Old Story.

Poor NJ. Floquet is hardly cold in his
grave before posterity has set about
stripping him of his chief claims to
glory. Everybody remembers that the
Radical politician s reputation was built
upon an incident which occurred in
1867. The Gar Alexander II, then on a
visit to Napoleon Ill, had been shown
over the Palais de Justice, and was
stepping into his carriage, amid cheers,
kindly provided by his host, when some.
body in the crowd shouted, "Vive Ia
POlogne, monsieur Floquet got the
credit of this audacious bit of imperti-
hence, and On the strength of it secured a
seat i'll the chamber. NJ. Jules Claretie
declares that he heard from Floquet
himself that the real author of the cry
was Gambetta, who generously allowed
his friend to profit by it. On the other
hand, NJ. Andrieux asserts that he in
vented the Gambetta legend to amuse
the readers of a provincial paper, and
that he did so at Floquet' IS request.
But another curious piece Of evidence
has been brought forward. The car
never heard the words at all, but he
noticed the tumult to which they gave
rise and saw the mob gather round a
figure in their midst. ''What on earth, u
ne exclaimed, "does that old priest
want?" Now neither Gambetta nor Flo.
quet could possibly have looked like a
disheveled ecclesiastic, but a man who
was close spectator of the scene posi-
lively affirncs NJ. Delattre, barristel
of very advanced views, to have beef
the real simon pure. The czar's descrip
ton would apply to him, and the Ian
guage resembled his utterances i'll the
tribune. Here we must leave the cues
tion, which affords, at all events, one
more proof Of the uncertainty Of history.
st. James Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
The POPLAR as a Lightning Conductor.

A careful examination Of the trees
that are struck by lightning shows that
over half of them are white poplar
From this fact scientists conclude that
the poplar has some value as conductor
OF lightning. This being the case, agri-
culturists are advised to plant these
trees III the vicinity Of their farm build
ings. An additional suggestion is the
attaching of lightning rods to two OF
three of the tallest of these trees. This
will, it is stated, almost absolutely in
sure buildings against being destroyed
by electric storms.-New York Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
WHITE AND BLACK cRAvaTS.
In Former Times They Were Badges q
the Wearcr's Profession.

the Wearcrs Profession.
Years ago the white tie in this coun-
try was the characteristic wear OF the
reverend clergy, their cronopoly. Thence
it passed into general use and disputed
popularity with tho black. The black
neckcloth was early in this century like
wise professional badge. Those who
followed the profession of arms claimed
the right to wear it as their monopoly
and sometimes enforced that right.
Cooper in wing and Wing" makes
very dramatic use of this custom. q
French privateer captain in disguise has
fallen into the hands Of the English and
is brought before a court martial So
skillfully does he stick to his assumed
character of fisherman that his judges
are puzzled until one of his accusers
suddenly places around the prisoners
throat the black neckcloth which ali
officers WORE Then his true character
blazes forth and he is condemned, but
escapes execution to die sword in hand.
Cooper knew what he was writing
about, for he, too, had been an officer.
Military and naval men wore black
cravats when in plain clothes, and civil
ians aped them until black became the
only wear. Before the rise of the black
cravat, carelessly tied white lace, the
Steenkirk, had been in vogue for neck
wear. Its popularity likewise was a CT
william tribute to military valor. At the
battle of. Steenkirk the French Royal
guards, the household troops, being
suddenly called from their tents to meet
the oncoming English, had no time to tie
their rich lace cravats with their accus-
toned neatness and loosely knotted them
about their Threats. They were the dan
dies of Europe, the perfect pinks of
military propriety, and were correspond
ingly brave. They did up the English
in about one round. and thenceforward
the Steenkirk cravat was the fashion,
and the more carelessly it was knotted
the more Steenkirky it was.
As white is now the color of peace,
may not the psychologist be justified in
mailing snowy cravats as evidences of
mans recognition that peace hath her
victories not less fashionable than those
of war and as worthy of being COM
memorated at the neck?-Boston Tran.
script.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
members of the Mckinley

Two members of the Mckinley
cabinet are authoritatively an
nounced. They are Hanna for Sec
rotary of the treasury and Payne
for postmaster general. With the
probability of Depew for premier
and Alger for the war portfolio, the
new administration ought to be able
to take up good sized collection
for any little deserving cause that
might come along. without the least
effort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

TwESTY-THREE colleges in the
United States were founded before
the beginning Of this century.
Among the leading ones are: Har-
ward. 1886; William aud Mary, 1898;
Yale. 17O1; University of Pennsyl.
vania. 1740; Princeton, 1746; Wash
ington and Lee, 1749; Colum bia,
1854; Brown. 1864; Rutgers. 1766;
Dartmouth. 1863; Hampden-Sidney.
1875; Washington (Md.) 1882, and
Dickin. on, 1885.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

THE locus s'sndi of the United
States in the Venezuelan controver-
sy," says the Westminster London)
Gazette, (which we were at first in
clined to deny, is now undisputed ~
And the Chicago Dispatch says:
well. let it go at that. We standi
Dat,n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Special Attention

We would respectfully invite your
attention to our pig stock Of holiday
goods which are now arriving daily.
We have the most complete line Of
dolls ever shown in this vicinity,
ranging in price from / cent to SIS
each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

The high morality Of Illinois re-
publicsnism is exhibited in the sena-
torial boom which Martin b. Mad
den, Chicago ward heller, is now
enjoying with the prospect that
John R. Tanner will walk off with
the priest. Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

Our i n Kansas there is likely to be
strike. The country school teach
ers are getting ready to make an or
ganized kick against doing their own
janitor work. 1t is hard enough to
dust the jackets of obstreperous kids
without having to dust the desks
ALSO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1896.

HAIL and success to the new social
and commercial body. May it be
built on sure foundation and may
it live long and be. as the Improve
ment association WAS all the days of
its existence. a power for good in
the community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
The Popular Bicycie.

Prospects of even greater popularity
for the bicycle are, pleasant. 1t means
prosperity as showing folks getting ON
well or better of. -Philadelphia Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

will you be mine;" he timidly said,
And the maiden replied Until we are wed, "
And after that?' ''After that" said she,
"You. Of course. viii belong to me-"
-InGiau1poiis Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Plush Capes:

No. 800. Most extraordinary values
in fine plush capes. We show q
beauty at $i.95 that we defy any
competitor TO match them less than
81. This garment is finely trimmed
and quality Of plush is fully guaran.
teed.
No. 900. Exquisite seal plush
capes, handsomely lined throughout.
Genuine Tibet fur trimmings q
inches long. immense sweep, cheap
a. SIC. for this sale only $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
You Can't Anord to ch.ne. II.

A heavy cold may lead to pueu-
monia or consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar taken in time affords
perfect security from ser ious results.
sold by M. +. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Fur Capes

For Fur Capes we have them from
$685. to fe7. We show hundreds OF
new garments at prices that will
please. and SO do the matchless gar
ments fit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Jackets.
Never so Rich In STYLE.

Our reputation for superior style
extends all over Rock Island. Scott.
Henry and Mercer counties. With
one OF our closks you feel well
dressed. and in fac; we will no. let
any garment bat perfect fit leave
our store.
Our No. s97-Rich black boucle
jacket, a beauty at sl2 so.
for this sale only. $3.50
Our No. 7Go-Fine black beaver
very stylish high button col
lar. large sleeves, ripple
back. worth 81 50, for this
sale only. ...... "a. 9s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

ENOR SALE-A FINE FRUIT FARM OF 10
y acres two-story house. One mile from
city limits. bargain. Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

ENOR SALE-A GOOD LARGE 5ROoM COT.
tage on Fourth avenue; large lot. paving
included. splendid bargain. Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
Crockery Department
Japanese Goods.

1t has always been our aim to give
you each week something new and
novel in this department, and for
this week will show you a fine dis
play Of Japanese goods. There is no
line OF pottery, this. for a small sum.
will make as pretty a gift as a piece
OF Japanese china. An early inspcc-
tion of this line is requested. This
display consists of The following
pieces:
Pintrays, crimp edge. decorated
at =. go. :. PC
Pintrsys, rich gold finish. at. &c
Mush and milk sets. tinted
body, At 45c
Cracker jarr. raised decora-
tions, At. ........ SIC
A. ID. coffee cups, shapes very
new. at. ....... 45c
Card trays, real sat.ums. at 4Jc
Cake plates. real sstsuma. at. 6Jc
Sugar and cream sets. very
neat. AZ. oSc
Bon-bon boxes, decorated in
gold, at. SIC
Tea pots, tinted body, at... 2?c
Bread and butter plates, new
decorations. At. ID:
Napkins, assorted colors, per
oozen 1900. --.---..-... &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-A FINE COTTAGE. LARGl
lot, in South Heights; can be had at
bargain. Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

SALESMEN WANTED ALL OVER THE
~ United States for the new adding ma
chine. required in every office. store and fac
tory; price very low. STANDARD Trading Com
pany, 1850 Fulton street. New York y. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

ENOR SALv-I5 COTTAGES RANGING
4 from 500 to sl.:oo in price in dineren,
localities Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
An Abseutminded Customer.

You recall the cid story Of Lamar.
who was so forgetful and ridden bv An.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

ENOR SALE-A MODERN HOUSE OF NINE
u rooms on Eighteenth street between
Sixth AID Seventh avenue. 4 good bargain
Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

ENOR RENT-FTvE-RoOM FLAT. eIe EIGH
= teenth street Inquire of j. ID. Taylor
so4 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

t'OR SALE OR TRADE-A FINE RES
~ dence on Ninteenth street: large 10,
VIII take good farm or suburban property /
part payment. Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

TOR RENT-TwO LARGE STORE ROOMS
on corner of Fifth avenue and 1--WE ntieth
street. Reidy Bros