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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31

THEY swARMED ABOUT OUR BOWS.
beams fell upon many swarthy faces,
whose fierce expression was anything but
reassuring.
1t was an awful intervals period that
preceded the whirl of the hurricane.
The only sound we could hear were the
splash of the oars or the gurgle of the wa
ter as the On rushing proas cut through its
surface
Then they suddenly swarmed about our
bows, and the silence was broken by the
most fiendish wells that ever burst upop
the startled human tympanum. TOphet
could not have yielded up moro delectable
crowd of imps than those dusky devils who
swarmed I'D over the sides of the good shin
Jane Eyre on that beautiful moonlit south
ern sea.
With the most intense interest waited
for W hat was sure to happen. Not once did
/ doubt the ultimate result.
The Malay rascals were barefooted, and,
although the solcs of their feet might be
tough enough to resist al ordinary prickly
cacti and thorns found in the pineapple
region, splintered glass was too much for
them.
Each man wayed pistol or Malav kriss as
he clambered over the bow, but no sooner
did he strike the silver of broken bottles
with which tho deck was covered than he
became helpless.
never witnessed such strange specta-
clio in tho whole course of my life. They
were scattered about the deck as helpless
as n lot of bales, some tutoring maletlic-
tions in their native tongue, Others crying
and shrieking with pain.
The captain saw we would have nothing
further to fear from those who had man,
aged TO reach the deck, SO he ordered us to
fire upon the remainder of the crew in tI,e
boats, which we did with considerable en-.
thusinsm.
Tho battle raced furiously for a short
time under these peculiar conditions. those
below suspecting that something terrible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31
4 Night WITH PIRATES
a Stirring Adventure In the
Straits Of Malacca.


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31
burning tho water that spartled in the

5hurnine ths water that sparkled in the
enoonlieht
It was sight to stir an artists blood
But none of rs was in q condition or
frame Of mind to enjoy 1t.
This was an old business with them, and
they knew how to manage it, the boats
separating as they approached. Perhaps the
Malays were surprised at the silence with
which they were greeted-there was some
thing ominous about it-a calm that pre-
cedes the rush and roar Of the typhoon over
the southern seas.
Still their numbers and ferocity urged
them on. watched their advance as calm.
~ as was possible under the circumstances.
Most of them had their backs toward us a.
they welded the long oars, but the moon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31

We A"e". lights peing
used in the outside feature, the
whole being surmounted by red,
white and blue globes on the extreme
point Of the dome. ,
The building was packed on all
noors ct 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
Beaver Dam, o., Aug. ~, 1895.
NY daughter, after being treated
oy Jour doctors. and being given up
for lost, q neighbor recommended
Foiey's Kidney Cure. Today she is
able to walk several miles without
fatigue. feel We would have lost
her IL 1t was Tot for yonr medicine.
Respectfully,
Mas. J. n. BAILEY.
Sold BY d. ?. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31
Beaver Dam, o., Aug. ~, 1895.


London bridge is constructed Of graz
lite and Is considered among the finest
specimens Of bridge architecture. The
present structure was commenced In
1924 and completed in seven years. -
D ept q oveg e25o, Ooa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31

will be music
during the eve
ming by Og-
den'sorchestra,
of Moline. The
hours are from
z to 10. The
exterior as well
as the interior
of the building
will be gorge
ously illumi-
mated, nine arc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-31
Is 1t First Class Clothing You Want? Or Trash?

II its First Class Clothing yop can
do NO better than buy Clothing
that bears this label.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

home. They are distinguished by the
fact that they are generally striped
around the top, and they are a little
more elaborate than the store ones.
Both men and women wear these home
made hose and find them very comfort
able.
The way of knitting these must be
learned of grandmother, who in her
early married days made all the stock
ings for the family. The knitting is be
gun at the top and is carried down
to the ankle. From there the heel is
formed separately from the toe and in
step, and afterward joined by the
Stocking stitch"
1t is not hard to learn how to knit
stocking. Indeed, it is easier than many
of the intricate forms of fancy work,
but it needs patience and it takes time.
The only trouble with homemade
stockings is that they must be kept
darned, for with a thread once broken
they ravel very quickly, and stitch III
time saves a great many more than
nine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
THE FARMING WORLD.
CORN ON THE COB.
Some Reasons why 1t Should Never
he Fed to Horses.

Some Reasons why 1t Should Never
he Fed to Horses.
Corn on the cob should never be fed
to horses, as there is always a risk
of making them sick by doing so.
When corn on the cob is fed, unless
horses appetite is carefully noted and
just enough is given to him, he will
eat the cob also, and as the cob is more
or less indigesti5le there is big chance
of making him sick and losing him.
In feeding a horse care should be taken
to give him just enough and no more,
too much being almost as bad as too
little.
l have just heard of an experience
with a good morse which proves the
truth of what l have said One of my
friends who has a negro hostler has
had trouble about keeping his horses
well and in good condition, owing to
the fact that if the hostler, for any
reason, lost his temper with one of
the horses he gave that horses break
fast, dinner or supper to another horse,
and when the stinted horse got his next
meal flor the negro was afraid to cut
him more than one meal at a time) he
would eat cobs as we'll as the corn.
One evening some time ago, when the
stock came in from work, one of the
horses was sick and it was found that
he had indigestion. A remedy was
given, and when after long work on
him the sick animal evacuated grea:
number of pieces of cob as large as
chestnut were found, which showed
conclusively the cause of the trouble.
No blame was attached to the hostler
at the time, but soon after another ne
gro who had a grudge against the ILL
tempered hostler told how the horses
were treated; investigation proved the
truth of the story and the hostler was
discharged. Since that time the horses
have been fed on shelled corn and there
has been no trouble, all of them keep
ing in perfect health and looking well
1t is some trouble and a slight adj
ditional expense to shell the corn for
the horses, but it is better to do this
than to have to sit up for hours with
sick horse and perhaps lose him at
last. 1t is not, however, a great deal
Of trouble to me to shell my corn, as
use for this purpose a little corn
shelter with which one man can easily
shell bushel of corn in ten minutes
or less. l paid three dollars for it, and
the work is so light and pleasant that
the children on the place enjoy Smelling
large part Of the corn used for the
horses. Cows can eat cobs without
danger, but horses cannot. a horse is
clean and choice animal and must be
more carefully treated than any other
class of stock or he will not thrive
julien a. Hail, in Ohio Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How to prevent it.

Every person, male or female, shrinks
from badness. 1t adds TO the appearance
OF age and is a serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out of the
hair may not be stopped, and a new and
healthy growth of the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil. If a plant flourishes, it must have
constant attention; it must be wateredi
where it is rooted It's SO with the hair.
Neglect is usually the beginning of bald
ness. Dandruf is allowed to thicken on
scalp loses its vitality. The hair, insult
fciently nourished. begins to fade and to
fall. The instant need in such a case is
some practical preparation which, sup
plying the needed nourishment to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give it strength,
and so produce a strong and healthy
growth. All this is done by DR. Ayers
Hair Vigor, the most practical and valua-
Bile preparation for the hair that can be
obtained 1t tones up the scalp does away
with dandruff, stops the hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray or faded
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
WOMAN AND HOME
THE HOLIDAY TURKEY.
How to Select the Bird and Prepare
1t for the Table.

How to Select the Bird and Prepare
1t for the Table.
There is a very general impression
that hen turkeys are better than COB
blers, but such is not the case when
the birds are under a year old; until
that age is past the cock, or gobbler. is
more highly and finely favored than the
hen. a small turkey is never satisfac-
tory; only at u pounds Getty dressed)
do they begin to be fine. In small towns
where they are properly dressed
drawn, with head and feet removed
ten pounds would mean the same. Be
sure your bird is young. Avoid those
that are yellow, fat, with rough legs
and hard spurs. One heavy for its size.
Of blue cast, smooth legs, soft, only
budding spurs, flexible end to breast
bone and skin easily pierced between
the finger nails is the bird you want.
Whatever dressing you use (oyster or
chestnut is besD do not have il too
moist, and do not fill the turkey more
than two-thirds full, otherwise you will
have sOggy. solid, indigestible mass as
result. The baking or roasting must
be long and slow operation after the
first browning, and if the patent COW
cred baking pan is not used an ordinary
dripping pan must be used as cover.
The basting must be frequent-every
Is minutes-and thorough if you would
have the meat juicy. Four hours is
about the proper time for a 14-pound
turkey in a moderate oven. When
served your turkey is right if of dark,
rich brown all over, without a sugges-
ton of scorch. juicy in appearance, and,
though whole, ready to fall apart at a
light touch of the carver. Before placing
in the oven rub all over with good but
ter and dredge heavily with flour sea-
soned with pepper and salt. The bast-
ing should be melted butter and hot
water or stock.-Woman' Home Com
panion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
Benefits of q Good Cry.

Tears are good foT woman, says DR..
Campbell, in the HOSPITAL. The benefi-
cial effect of good cry to a woman, he
asserts, is partly due to the increased
depth of respiration and abe improve
ment in the often languid circulation
thereby induced, but to large extent
it is the result of the muscular exercise
involved, by which the general vascular
tension, and especially the blood pres
sure in the brain, is much reduced. The
profuse flow of tears no doubt also acts
strongly on GIe cerebral circulation in
still further reducing tension. The sob
bing movements, again, have a good in
huence upon the venous circulation in
the abdominal and pelvic viscera, while
the exhaustion produced tends to cause
sleep, and thus to give the nervous sys'
tenn its best chance of Incorporation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

hair, and gives an abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are threatened with
approaching badness will be interested
in the following voluntary statement,
made by Alderman S. J. Green, of Spencer,
Iowa. He writes:
About four months ago, my hair com.
menced falling out SO rapidly that !
became alarmed, and being recommended
Dr. Ayers Hair Vigor by druggist,
resolved to try this preparation. l have
been now using it for three months, and
am much gratiied to find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past FIVE
years has been restored to its original
color, dark brown. 1t gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressiug."-
S. J. GREEN, Alderman, Spencer, Iowa
Those who are interested in preserving
and identifying the hair will do we'll to
send for DR.. Ayers Curebook, story of
cures told by the cured. This book Of Ioe
pages is sent free on request, by the J. c.
Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
The Queens Golden spoon.

A curious story is told by Lady Mid
dleton of how one of Queen Victoria s
smallest gold spoons was lost and
found. A lady attended state ball in a
dress, the skirt of which was arranged
In perpendicular paits in front, stitched
across at intervals, and. unknown to
her, gold teaspoon got lodged at sup
per in one OF these receptacles. Of
course, there was one missing after the
ball, and it caused great perturbation
to the official in charge of the gold plate.
The next spring the lady who had been
the innocent cause of the loss went to
a drawing-roOm in the identical dress
she had worn at the state ball, and as
she bent low before her majesty the
plaits of her skirt expanded and the
gold spoon fell at the queens feet!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

The first consideration in planting
trees about farm buildings is to shelter
them from sun, wind rUd storm. The
need of shade in SUMMER is generally
recognized, but too many planters over,
lock the equal necessity for evergreens
t. protect from winter winds, and to
give a little color to The lnonotony of
winter landscapes. Evsrgreens pro,
duce an effect in ornamental planting
not TO be obtained in any other way.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

the balls together and form with the
hands while they are soft. Roll in
-four and fry in very hot fat. May
cooks maEe these fish balls so thin
that they must be dropped in hot lard
like fritters. Others fry them in pan.
Care must be !aken if they are dropped
balls to have The fat very hot, so that
they will not bScome grease-soaked.
This is an econ Nmical breakfast dish,
highlY TO be recommended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
Home-Mnde Toilet WATER.

Take quarter ounce of altar of roses
and mix with one quart of strong
spirits of wine. Put these into a close
vessel, cork. and shake it, then i'm
merse the bottle in deep basin full of
hot water. When the vessel is warmed
through take it out of the water and
shake vigorously until cold. Add tea
spoonful of calcined magnesia, shake
again, and filter, lastly through close
muslin. A few drops of this in L basin
of water makes pleasant washing
duid
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

the shape shown in the illustration is
slipped under the Wheel when it has
been lacked up" A pail of water is
now poured in and til. wheel revolved.
The dirt can thus be cemoved quickly
and much more easily hun when pail
is used TO hold the watc9. Once used,
the benefits of this deyice will be very
experimentation dgricuIturst.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
GIVES HER OLD NUMBER.
Young Bride Confused in Making Her
First Purchase.

She was one Of the prettiest little things
in the world and the way she stepped into
the store and ordered bill of groceries was
a sight worth witnessing. When she came
to settle for them she found she did not
have enough money with her, so blushingly
asked that they be sent c. 90.
"Certainly," returned the obliging grocer,
smilingly. What is the NUMBER"
The little lady stammered as she gave the
name Gibson, but failed utterly when she
came to the number. At last she faltered
out
"No. 1921 NJ: no I mean 5537 b. and
FASTENED away covered with confusion and
bushes
An interested bystander asked the grocer
as the girl went out the door:
cone of those persons who try to get
goods under false pretenses, | suppose
and was very much astonished when the
grocer replied, laughingly:
Not on your life. Just bride giving
her first order. | can spot them mile off. ="
Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
HINTS FOR STOCKMEN.

The draft horse business is promis.
ing well.
Ice cold water is neither good for man
or beast.
a good curry comb in a willing hand
saves grain.
The hoghouse should be low. A high
house is colder than low one
Don't pile old bedding at the head OF
the stall under the horses nose.
Do not be in too big hurry to wean
the fail pigs. Get them well started to
growing.
Every stock owner should have on
hand remedies for ordinary diseases and
wounds.
Swine do not require high temporal
ture. y temperature of As degrees is
high enough.
The bottom of a horses hoof is strong
and when the sheer pares it off he com
mits crime.
Good breeds and good representatives
of breeds, well taken care of, indicate a
good farmer.
After separating the calf from its
mother, feed the natural milk as soon
as drawn, for week or ten days.
Curry the COWS? Yes. Currying re.
moves the dirt and cleans the skin, and
that is of as much value to a COW as tc
q horse.
Don't feed cold weather. BY that we
mean don't neglect to have warm win.
ter shelter, and thus save grain which
will be necessary to keep up uselessly
wasted animal heat.-Western Plow.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

"Be sure you are rght-then go ahead )"
The newspapers are filled with all sorts Of
statements regarding mining in the Yukon
basin; and schemes for the profit OF the
stay homes are more plentiful than
icicles in Dawson. The railways are trying
to place before you reliable information as
to the country and how to get there The
Northern Pacific as the pioneer in Alaska
passenger traffic running its trains from St.
Paul and Minneapolis to Puget Sound and
Portland, have by their recently issued msp
folder on Alaska again demonstrated their
right to first consideration. Send Chas. s.
Fee, st. Paul, Mimi 2cents postage for tbs
latest and best Alaska map pubhshed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
HOMEMADE STOCKINGS.
Era of Hand Work Is Surely Coming
with the New Year.

Somebody made the discovery few
weeks ago that homemade stockings
were the best for golf and bicycling, and
as everyone these days does one thing
or the other it looks as though the
housewife had found a new task for
herself, and one that will make her
plenty of hard work. but which when
done will be very gratifying all around
Some of the most fashionable cyclists
are seen on the road every day in long
stockings that have been knitted at
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
YOU CAN'T STOP ,IcM.

News comes from Attica, Ind, of the de-
struction, by fire, of the big laboratory and
office building of the Sterling Remedy Com
pany, makers of Cascarets Candy Cathartic
and NoTo-Bac, the original guaranteed to-
baeco habit cure. The fire broke out in one
OF the packing rooms on the third floor dur
ing the noon hour, and had made consider
able Roadway before it was discovered.
As soon as it became apparent that the
fire department would have difficulty in
combating the flames, the work of saving
the thousands of valuable documents, con
tracts, files, millions of booklets and tons
Of advertising matter was begun with the
utmost energy. The Sterling Remedy Com
pany is the principal industry of the beauti-
full little city of Attca, employing several
hundred people, besides being affiliated with
the Indiana Mineral Springs, the famous
Magno-Mud Cure. Hundreds of men, wom-
en- and children We'd with each other in car
rying the contents of the burning building
to places of safety.
Meanwhile the proverbial energy and
and presence of-mnd of General Manager
Kramer, of the Sterling Remedy Company,
was displayed. He quietly walked away,
and secured big show room near by, and
had all the office furniture, charred and di
lapldated as it was, taken there. Before the
boxes had ceased burning, in which the fire
originated, orders were being dictated in
the make-shift Office for new supplies, and
car loads of material were ordered by wire
while the streams were still playing on the
ruins. Several shipments were made the
same evening from goods saved, and or Fri
day morning, all departments were at work
in various rooms about town, while gang
of men were cleaning away the wreckage
preliminary to rebuilding.
There is no hanniness in having and get
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
Slowed Ten IL Very ROd.

Never let the infusion stand for less
than five minutes, and il is strange tea
If it requires more than six. After that
every minute the tea remains in the
pot the liquid Is spelling and absorbing
a certain amount OF poison. Stewed tea
is bad for the digestion and nerves and
every thing else
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
EVERYDAY FISHBALLS.
New Breakfast Dish for Households
Tired of Goldfish.

It is mistake to suppose that Goldfish
balls must always be made out of cod
fish; in fact, some of the most appetiz-
ing breakfast fish balls are made with
out a shred of Goldfish in them.
Take the left-overs from the dinner
table of the day before-pieces OF blue
fish, salmon, founder, or even porgies
and, stripping the fish from the bones
mincc fine in a bowl To a cupful Of
minced fish add an equal quantity Of
mashed potatoes, and pepper and salt
to taste. Add very little milk to hold
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Out of His Depth ," said the girl
with loose hair around her ears and spas
modic manner, lis your opinion of the ulti-
mate destiny of the human race" Did /
er-understand you to say the ultimate des-
yes" "Why-um-if you want my can
did opinion, l should say that-uh-that
it's a long ways off. ashington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

"Borus, in your last novel you spoil the
story by raising an insurmountable barrier
between the hero and heroine, who GER
tainly ought to have married each other
81 couldn't help it, Naggus. My wife in
sisted Chat I was the hero of the story my
self, and she got jealous of the heroine. -
Chicago Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Mss Quickstep-"W part of town are
we driving through, Mr., Fbble?" Fwed-
dy--'I haven't the least idea" Miss Quicli-
step-"I was aware of that. Still thought
it possible you might know what part of
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

He-There's no use crying over split
milk.
She--Of course not--there's plenty more
to spill.-Broolllvn Life