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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Burns Won tho Dinner.

There is story told of Robert Burns
in his youth. Burns was living in the
town of Ayr and, though still young,
had attained more than local reputa-
ton as poet. One day he was passing
through the main street of the town and
saw two strangers sitting at one of the
inn windows. With idle curiosity he
stopped TO look at them Seeing him
ami thinking that the rustic might af-
ford them SoTHc amusement while wait
ing. the strangers called him iH and
asked him to dine with them. Barns
readily accepted the invitation and
proved merry. entertaining guest.
When dinner was nearly finished, the
strangers suggested that each should
try his hand at versemaking and that
the one who failed to write a rhyme
should pay for the dinner. They felt Sc
cure in the challenge, believing that
their rustic guest would pay for the
meal. The rhymes We're written, and
Burns read the following: II, Johnny
Peep, saw two sheep; two sheep saw
me. Half a crown apiece will pay for
their fleece, and l, Johnny Peep, go
free" The strangers establishment was
great. and they both exclaimed: "Who
are you? You must be Robbie BurnsP'
New Castle (England) Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
A bismarck "REMINISCENCES.

Professor Aegidi, who was for many
years the chief of the press bureau, I'M
der Prince Bismarck, has published the
following "Reminiscences of Prince Bis
marck and the car, Alexander IL: BE
fore the outbreak of the Franco German
war the car was with King William
at Ems. They were together >one even
ing, and Prince Bismarck was standing
at the other end of the room anXiously
watching the car, whose more or less
friendly attitude toward Prussia's poll
cy was matter of very great impor-
tance.
Suddenly the cars Big dog, which
had been lying silent under its masters
chair, rose, ppowled about the room,
stopped before Prince Bismarck, looked
at him, wagged its tail affectionately
and licked the hand he held out toward
it. The ear, who had attentively
watched its movements. called out to
Prince Bismarck at this moment You
see, the dog knows his masters
friends. -
Prince Bismarck, who told Aegidi
this story, added: II felt relieved. That
was a historical moment for our poll
cy. Berlin Cor London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Tit-tat-SO.

In the Century Dictionary the deriva-
ton is given from tit, tat, to, three
meaningless words used in counting.
However, the East Friesic name (see
Koolman's "E. FIR. Dict.'') is Tx tax
tux, evidently more original form. In
this name the word ti11 has the same
sense as Z, tick, "a mark, in allusipn to
the mark made by the player ON the
slate. while tax, TUX, are variants of
the same theme, made on the principle
OF altering the vowel, as in Germanic
verbs of the third strong eonjugation,
such as sing, sang, sung.
Hence the name is by no means
meaningless, but has an obvious ref
erence to the ticks, or marks, made by
the players, and the word is threefold
instead of reduplicated. because the OBJ
ject of the game is to make three ticks
in a row.-Notes and Queries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
siberian Prisons.

The Rev. Dr. Lansdell publicly stated.
after thorough visit TO Siberia, that
should he ever have TO change from
clerical TO convict life, he would choose
Siberia and not Millbank or any other
English prison, as the scene of labor.
! have no hesitancy 10 say that person
ally L prefer prison life in Siberia to
Sing Sing, and TO set the stamp of my
approval spon the prison. following the
kindly invitations OF the chief of police,
1 was about 20 transfer my baggage
from the hotel Of the rich Chikanlan TO
tine Jail However. though the prison
tempted me by its superior comfort,
better food and bathtuhs. had TO give
up the project Interesting things were
to be seen in the town and upon the
great river every minute of the day, so
I remained with Tai PhoonTai. only
visiting the prison for my Tub every
day As upon my first visit was al
ways allowed to walk about the place
and visit all the prisoners, and l saw
nothing TO change my opinion of the
cleanliness and the humane condition
uRder which they lived Bon
sal IL uarper's Magazine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
The reathersd nese.

"Did you ever know that the English
sparrow is tramp, asked Depot Su-
perintendent Sanford the other day.
'.Well, he Is, and the worst kind of y
hobo Recently have seen flock OF
them fly from under the pilot of one To-
connective TO the pilot of an outgoing To-
connective, aud in that way they travel
over ti,s country.
'fShaap? Well l should say so. It's
the brightest bird know of, as have
maintained fo- long time"
Mr.. Sanford was II dead earnest, and
the reporter went out to look for him
self at these tramp" sparrows. AS he
stood under the sheds at the union depot
a big Missouri Pacific engine same
along pulling in slowly from its long
trip from st. louis. No sooner had the
train come to a standstill until out
from under the pilot of the locomotive
hoped dozen English sparrows- They
looked around as If TO get their bear
ings, and then made straight for the
pilot of Burlington engine. They dis
appeared, and remained there until the
train pulled out.
Sure enough the English sparrow is
a tramp Evidently they are sharp
enough to know they will be transport
ed over the country without exertion.
1t may be that they enjoy the rapidly
moving engine, at least it evidently
pleases them to take free ride.
sas City Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
e.,v u, .ceiona- slower Madrid.

Barcelona is a great trading port,
about on u level with Marseilles. 1t has
grown very much within recent years
Tho BaTcelonese consitior themselves a
model to all Spain in the matter of in
dustry and in common sense, yet i'll this
town. which is really handsome pllcs
and rich, the head telegraph office is in
the suburbs; there is only one branch
office in town, and message; have 10 be
sent from that hy hand The postoffice
is well away from the port III Il by
street. If you are there on business, you
will find as likely as net that one clerk
is in attendance out OF an immense
staff. He will probably be very polite.
but he will put his hand to a pen on a
bundle Of letters as il he feared they
would burn, and Barcelona is model
Of smartness compared with Madrid.
One wonders what would happen to
the dawdling officials one secs at these
places if they were transported by some
malignant fairy to St. Martin le-
Grand Madness would probably be
their fate if they made an effort to meet
the call But then they would not. The
hurry and drive would simply reyolt
their sense of what was due to q gentle
man. Pail Mall Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
rhe EussInn wo1f hound.

Faroff Russia, where winters are so
severe that but for few months in the
entire year are the fields free from snow,
is the home of breed of dogs known
there as the BorzOi, or Psovoi. The
dogs are grand in aspect, with long,
flowing coats of silken texture that de-
fly the terrible cold, and they are built
on lines that speak volumes for the an
tiquity of their origin. In this country
they are known as Russian wolf hounds.
England is the country that has per-
haps done most for the breed. Some Is
years ago the Briton secured the best
that Russia had and bred them with
the exceeding Judgment he displays in
such matters. He today possesses be-
yond question some of the grandest liv-
ing Within the past few years, how
ever. Germany has made most wonder
full strides in breeding these dogs. and,
together with the Briton. has brought
them very rapidly to the fore. Outing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
THE BROWN WIND OF coNNAUeHT.

The brown wind of Connaught
Across the bogland blown
(The brown wind OF Connaught)
Turns my heart TO a stone,
For IT cries my name at twilight
And cries it at the NOON
ssOh, Mairgread Bani oh, Hairgresd
Rani'
Just like fairy tune. -
The brown wind Of Copnaught. ,---S -
When Dermot came 10 WOO
(Tho brown wind CT Connaughtl,
1t heard his whispers, too,
And while my wheel goes Tvhirring
1t taps on my window pane
Till l open wide to the dead outside
And the sea salt misty rain.
The brown wind of CoRnauSht
With woman walled one day -,
(The. brown wsnd of Connaught)
For q wreck in Galway bay,
And many the dark faced fishers
That gathered their nets in fear,
But one sank straight to the Ghostly gate.
And he was my Dermot dear.
Shan Van Vockt-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Nicely Caught.

y few evenings ago n gentleman step
ped from a train at one of the London
stations, when a young lady skipped up
to him. threw her arms rapturously
about his neck and kissed him many
times. saying:
"Oh, papa. I'm SO glad you have
comet
The old gentleman threw both arms
around her and held her firmly to his
breast.
Soon she looked up into his face, and
horror stood in her eye.
''Oh. my, Your not my papaT' she
said, trying to free herself from his en-
brace.
Yes. l am" insisted the old gentle
man, holding her tightly. lyon are
my long lost daughter. and am going
to keep you III my arms till get po-
liceman.
When the officer came, ne found the
old gentlerau's diamond pin il the
girls hand.-Pearson 5 Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
A Chenp Decoration.

4 prominent German actor, relates
Albert l.. Vandam i'll The Illustrated
London News, had fulfilled half of his
starring" engagement in the capital
of grand duchy, and as yet no recog-
milton of his talents had been forthcom-
ing in the shape of a decoration. Dis
gusted, the player announced his inten-
ton of departing the following morning.
Early on that day the theater intend
ant acquainted his grand ducal master
with what had happened. The CONVEX
sation took place in the garden of the
schloss. situated On the road to the sta
ticn, and suddenly an open carriage
with the actor in it hove in sight.
BE quicki'' said the prince. Get
me that box on my writing table. If go
he must, we'll at any rate try to satisfy
him IN his ambition The intendant
ran, and returned just as the vehicle
passed the gates. Zone moment, Herr
B" shouted the prince. Here is
something to remember me by"
The actor bowed low, and went his
way. In another moment, however, his
conveyance reappeared at the gates.
There are two crosses, your highness, ;"
he exclaimed.
Never mind replied the prince.
"Give the other to the coachman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
: COMPARTMENTS Solicitors
Notice of PubIIcation-ohancery.

State 81 Illinois. -
Rock Island County,
In tho Circuit Court. September term. Il. d.
Ie,ss. In chIHceTy.
MAY Rohrsr W John A. EOhrer.
Anidavit OF the nOn-reSideuec of the above
defendant. John 4. RohTer. having been nled
IN the. clt,rlss Office or the circuit court OF said
county. notice j. there fore hereby given TO
tbs. said nonresident defendant that the com
p,atnant Hlcd her biu Of complaint IN said
court On the chancerH side thereof. on the
18Th eiay Of Eucu<t. A. ID iS!i<. and that there
upon = Summons kSaed out OF said court.
wherein said suit h now pending, returnahle
GA the srd Monday in the month of September
next. il by Law required Now. unless YOU
the said nonresident Il defendant above nance
John A. Rnhrer. shall personally be and appear
efore said circuit court. on the iirst DAY OF
the next tern Thereof. 10 be holden ut Rock
Island IN and for the said COMFY. on the 3-d
Monday IA September next. and plead. answcT
n denur al compaiualtS bill of cOnl-
paint. the same and the matters and things
Ikercia charged and stated viii DE taken as
confessed. ard a decree entered against you
according to phe prayer of said bit
IiEoR ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Illinois August -. 1875
soHN ". 9UIIIAS. Compartments Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
ACTING AFRAID OF DOGS.
1t Is the Surest Way In the world to
Provoke an Attack.

It Is the Surest Way In the World to
Provoke Attack.
1t is curious, to me wonderful, how
well dogs understand people They
seem at glance or very soon thereafter
to decide in their minds whether or not
it would be safe to assail one who en-
tiers their owners premises, says Lip
pincote's Magazine. Ny own opinion is
that every one of them, big or little, of
high or Low degree, would like to bite
every stranger that he sees. Their love
for their master makes them jealous or
makes them pretend to be jealous of
everybody who approaches them, and
they debate momentarily whether or not
q conner is afraid of them. If he is not,
they either extend a friendly salute,
which always is deceitful, or assume to
be indifferent. If he is, they give him
u bite. more or less deep, then stink
away from posi- bic consequences.
For years and years / have followed
the rule, when visiting a person resid-
ing out of town, unless know positive
ly that he keeps no dog of any size, to
halt at the gate, raise a halloo and
await not only my hosts invita-
ton, but his approach and his ao-
compartment into his house. l could
not tell the numbersof times wherein 1
have been barked az furiously from the
inside by dogs whose owners declared
that in all their lives they had never
done such thing before to a man of
genteel appearance.
The counsels ard admonitions bestow
ed upon me might have excited some
gratitude if they had not been wholly
useless. 1 have been asked SO many
times that it makes me almost sick to
have the question repeated. ''Why don't
you jus. go along without noticing
sach things, not being or at least pre-
tending not to be afraid? Not one dog
i'll 1000 will try to bite gentleman
unless he is provoked or sees that he is
being avoided. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Motel CLOCKS AIuays Truthful.

"When L am travelling. l never put
the slightest confidence in household
clock, writes Robert J. Burdette of
'Tonguelcss Liars" i'll The Ladies'
Home journal "a hotel clock l can
depend upon. There are too many
watches in a hotel-good watches,
watches whose absolute correctness
means money to the commercial men
who regulate the travelling life of this
country 4 lying clock would be spot
ted in q quarter of second, and the
unhappy clerk scour2ed with pitilcss
sarcssms therefor. In the course of ing
wauderings up and down this part OF
the globe / missed few trains and lee
ture engagements by depending upon
clocks in the homes of my friends.
Having thus paid for my lesson, 3d.
coo or $40, 000. 1 think. by my own
computation of the value of my lectures
(set ahead Il little bit, You know, it may
bc trifie fast. / haven't time TO look
up the exact figures, withdrew all my
trust from mantel clocks, especially the
highly ornaniented marble and gilt va
riety with silver bells or cathedral
chimes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Publication Notfce-Chancery.
State OF Illinois. J.,
Rack Island ConntV. [

State OF Illinois. o.
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court, September term y. D.,
1870. in chaDcery.
William Kerler vs.. Enc g kerler.
\ frdayit or uOn-re-ideHce Of ffic &. KeTl"r
the above named defendant. having been Med
ia the clerk Office OF the circuit court OF said
county. office is therefore hereby given ID the
sad Nonresident defendant that The COM
piainaut filed EiS bill OF complaint in "A
court or this cbancery side thereof. the
Igth day OF March lS.s. and hat thsrcuPon
a summons was issued OUT OF said cour'.
wherein said suit Is now pending. returuable
on the third Monday in the month OF Sep
tember next A. . by law required.
Now unless you. the said non resident defend
ant above named Eric q. kcrler. snail person
ally be and appear before said circuit court
on the first day of the next term thereof. To
ne holden At sock Island in and for the
said county the third Monday in sep
TENDER next ana plead. answer or demur 10
the said complainant bill 81 complaint. the
same and the matters ana things therein
charged and stated will be taken as confessed.
sid "A decree entered against you according
10 the prayer OF said bill
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, CLERK.
Rock Island Illinois august ~. 1888
JOHN T. STAFFoItO. Complainant : solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
AZ Acoonmodntlnr Neichhor.

Not long back Mr.. Y moved into a
new house, which bad not before been
occupied The bell wires were rather
stiff, and i'll consequence the bells gave
no uncertain sound This was particu-
larly the case with the doorbeil. whose
clangor disturbed the whole house.
Mr. X. is a man Of sensitive nerves.
The tremendous jangle of the doorbeil
made him shuddcr. so he wrote in chalk
above the handle of tho doorpost, Pull
gently"
About 9 that evening there was
violent ringing Somebody tugged at
the bell as if he were going to pull it
out by the roots The noise was terrific.
K himself ran to the door in a rage
and found bis friend u.
What the dickens do you mean by
ringing that way?' exclaimed X indig-
nantly. Don't You see what's written
there!''
Yes, answered Y, 81 do see-that's
why l pulled SO hard
x looked at the writing and saw,
Pull urgently" A passing wag had
added the "ur" K. has now muffied
the belL-London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
rubilcation Notice -Chnncery.
state Of Illinois. t.
ROCK bland. county.

state of limos. 6
Rock bland. county.
In the Circuit Court. September term. 1879
Rock Island Sasi~gs bank vs. Joseph !. John
son. Sarah J.. johnson. TIE German Savings
bank Of Dave 7porL. Iowa .ifeary l.. Hull and
Rock Island Lumber = Manufacturing Co, ia
chenccry-
hnfdavIt Of non-re 1cEce or the German
Savings bank. Of Davenport. Iowa. nipple .ued
with the above defendants. Joseph j. johnson.
Sarah T.. johnson, Henry j.. Hun and Rock
Island I.pIubcr x Manufacturing Co. having
cult court of said county. notice i therefore
hereby given ia she said nonresident defend
ants that the cOmpia nant filed It's hill of com
plant ia said court. on the chanccry side
thereof. on The tenth day OF August. 1897 and
that thereupoH summons issued out of said
court wherein sad suit Is now pending. re-
tuTuable on ths third Monday in the month OF
sSepts siber next. - il 10y law required
Now, unless you. the id nonresident de-
fendarts above named, The German Savings
BatI- of Davenport, iowa shall personally he
and appear before said circuit ecu Z, on the
first df at the next term thereof 10 10 ho!deG
NJ Rock island IN and for the said county. on
tina third Monday IN September next. ard
AL. answer or deuur 10 the said complain
amt biI Of COMPLAINT. the same and the IN Il
trrs and things tn rein charged AMI stated IS Il
he. taken as confessed. and = decree entered
against YOU according To the prayer OF said Oul
Rock island. Illinois. = ". u. tSs's
GEORGE W. GAMBLE Clerk
JACKSON & HURST.
CoTuplainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Looking backward.

The titles of the king of Spain sug-
gest large part Of the history of the
world. He is king of Jerusalem, which
is Turkish of Navarro, which is
French; of Gibraltar. which IS British,
and of the East and West Indies, which
are largely British; duke of Brabant
and count of Flanders. now the two in
dependent kingdoms Of Holland and
Belgium, and sovereign OF numerous
other lands long since independents or
under the undisputed sway Of other
powers He bears upon his person in
deed an epitome of the glory and tho
fall of Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Northumberland Notiee.
Estate of Patrici: Noonau. deceased.

Estate OF Patrick Soouau deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
nslnis.raErix OF the estate OF Patrick Noon
an Iate Of the county OF Rock Island state
of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives nOtice
that she viii appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county, Ut the county
court room, in the city OF Rock Island, ut the
October term. the first Monday ia DC
JoDer next. n which time all persons having
claims nl,.iTlst said estate are notified and
requested to attend. FOR the purpose OF nav
ing The same al iHstod-
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quest ed to make Immediate payment TO the
Undersigned
Dated this 10Th day OF August. a ID. 1898.
ELIZA n. BRowS. Administrative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
CI,nncerr NotIre.
Harold a. Weld Attorney.

State OF Illinois -
Rock Island county
Ia the circuit court. 20 the September term.
James v Rathburn. Samantha \. Parker.
" tlilauu Parker. EruUla J Furoer and William
ENarbt.r ~ joan q Rathburn. Hattie 4 Rath-
burn William TIihbs and J. W Simonson- adj
-ninfstr.lt.r Of the estate or Jaoe Rathoarn-
deceased in chuucerY. Gen No iiSl
Affitfavit Of the residence OF the de feadsn
John q Rathburn. impleaded with thc above de-
PENDANTS r4attic a kuthhuiu. William luhb>
aud J. ". SiruonSon. administrator OF the G.
tate Of Jane Rathburn- deceased h1vtng BEEN
Med in ihs CLERK oficc- OF the circuit court
OF said county. notice i therefore hereoy
given 10 the laid nonresident osiend-
ant thai the conplainants hlea their
bail % complaint In said court on the chan
Gerry SIDE thereof. On the 18th day 81 Angus.
AIS. and thar thereupun a summons issued
cut OF SAID court. Whcreiu said suit - noV
pending. returuanle on the third Monday In the
mouth OF September next l. by law re-
luirsd- Now. unless YOU the sad non-residclt
defendant above named John C. EaIhbnru
shall personally be. aud appsstr before said cir
cult court on the tr-t daV OF the next term
thereof. 80 be holden AT Rock island In and for
the said county. on she third Monday in Sep
gsemher next and rlc1d- answer or demur 10
fR,.s said CON II ainaat BIN OF complaint the
sane and the matters and the tkinRS therein
charged and stated " II be taken - comics I'D.
and = decree entered against you according
20 the pray er OF said bil
0sEsRSE W GAMBLE clerk
Rock Island Illinois August 18Th l-ss
HAROID A W nd, Compliments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
The Scholar.

Or. Evans witty member of the
parliament at Melbourne. was an old
man, and the other members Jokingly
spoke of him as belonging to the era Of
Queen Anne.
Once. while making n speech. he re-
ferred to GUees Anne and was greeted
with cries of Did you know her?''
"What was she like.''
YES. sir. retorted the doctor, 81
did knew her. Tie scholar Is contem-
pcrary with all time %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
A wonderful Map.

The ordnance survey map of England,
which contains over los, 600 sheets, and
which has cost $1,000. 900 year for
20 years to keep up to date, is said to
be the largest map in the world The
scale varies from ten feet to one eighth
of an inch to the mile. The details are
so minute that sheets having a scale of
% inches show every hedge, fence,
wall, building and even every isolated
tree in the Country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-02
Administrator Notice.

Estate OF julius Utke, deceased.
The undersigned having been appsinted nd
ministratrix with the viii annexed of the es-
tate OF Isllius Utke late or the county OF
Rock Island. state OF Illinois deceased. here
by gives notice that she will appear before the
county court OF Rock Island county. at the
county court room. In tho city of Rock Island
at the October term, on the frat Monday
in October next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate re-
quested TO make immediate payment 20 the
undersigned.
Dated this 25nd day OF August a. -. 1898.
REGIME UTKE. Administered IL. with the viii
annexed.