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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
INSECTS AS HOODOOS.
They Keep Settlers Away From Man,
Parts of the World.

Parts of the World.
Nothing could more strikingly illus
trate the Importance of small things
than the large role which is now at
tributed to the mosquito in the etiology
of some Of the most serious and wide
spread diseases to which the human race
is subject. 1t is truly said that what
prevents the successful colonization of
many tropical countries and what
throws the greatest obstacle in the way
of civilization of and good government
i'll vast regions of central Africa is not
climate, not distance from home and
not unfriendliness on the part of the
natives. Tie obstacle is malaria, and
now we find that the prevalence of ma
laria, so far as man is concerned, de-
ponds on the mosquito, and that this
pestilent little insect, in addition TO ir-
ritating and annoying, is the means by
which the poison Of malaria is propa-
gated and distributed.
For years back botanists have known
the important part played by birds in
the scattering of seed and of insects in
the distribution of the pollen of plants,
and it seems not unlikely that pathol
ogists will have to recognize in q much
larger degree than has till lately been
done the large part taken by the subor
dinate forms of life by which we are
surrounded-our cattle, our horses, our
dogs and cats, our flies, our mosquitoes,
and perhaps even our fieas-in dis
tributiDg disease from man to man, and,
as is stated in regard to the mosquito
and malaria, in deciding whether the
extension of our empire over great areas
OF the globes surface shall be possible
or not.-Hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
AUTHORS MANUSCRIPTS.
Not Necessary For Editors to Read
Them From BEGINNING to End.

Not Necessary For Editors to Read
Them From BEGINNING to End.
Once more the tale goes round Of the
author who sent story to three jour
nails ami t5i it returned by every one
without having been read. He knew &c
because he had pasted two Of the leaves
together Very likely. We do not think
of reading through half or a quarter
of the articles that are sent TO us. 1t
often does not take half minute TO dis
card what one knows he doesn't want
1t is an cid saying that one does not
need to eat a whole joint to learn
whether it is tainted.
1t would be revelation to some of
these writers to see how fast an expe-
rienced and conscientious editor can, at
times, go through a big pile of essays,
stories or poems The title is often
enough, and he would say, 1--WE don t
want an article on that subject" The
next article begins with a page or two
of commonplace introduction, and that
is thrown aside III half minutes in
spectiOn without turning more than
the next page. The next begins with ii
platitude-"We can't print that stuff. "
The first verse of this next poem has
false meter and is tossed aside. The
next begins in schoolgirl style, with
''dove'' and love- it is not read
through. OF the next the editor reads
ten lines. 1t is simply dull descrip-
ton of stream in a forest-not want
ed. The next poem begins in fresh
way, seems to be constructed according
to the rules, is pretty good. 1t is put
one side TO see if other better poeInS
will crowd it ont. The next is a story
The first page is promising, but the sec
ond shows a coarse strain, and the read
ing stops there.
Ten articles are decided upon, and
with sufficient good Judgment. in ten
minutes, for minute to manuscript
Is often twice as much time as it needs.
1t does not take that long for dealer
10 stick an iron skewer in a smoked
ham, draw it out and smell of it. Not
one article in dozen perhaps needs to
be read through. NEW York Independ
eut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
Guy Fawkes' Lantern.

1t has been settled beyond doubt
that the identical lamp which Guy
Fawkes carried in poking about in the
cellar of the houses of parliament, when
he intended to blow them up, is now in
existence. This lantern is in the Ash
mclean museum at Cambridge. Guy
Fawkes was carrying this lantern when
he was arrested. The history of the
lantern has now been fully Established
and it must take its place among the
most celebrated exhibits in the museums
of the world.-London Mail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
PunctuntiOa.

What great difference in the mean
ing of sentence misplaced comma
can makel Take the following, for ex
ample:
James. my husband is very sick
man.
James, my husband, is a very sick
man.
The following bit of perverse pune
tuation was perpetrated by an English
compositor. What the author meant to
say can be ascribed by Encouragement
of the punctuation marks:
Caesar entered on his head; his he'll
met on his feet; armed sandals upon
his brow; there was a cloud in his right
hand; his faithful sword in his eye; an
angry glare saying nothing, he sat
down" - Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graDh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18

Do you know that we have hundreds Of
letters from al parts Of the world telling
us OF the wonderful cures these pIastersj
have made! Do you know that all other
so-called porous plasters were started
after Allcock's had acquired their enor-
nous sales and worldwide reputation?
Do you know that none of them have the
medicinal properties of Allcock's? Just
put them to your nose and compare the
fine aromatic odor of Allcock's with the
smeli Of all others. Don't be deceived
get the genuine article
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18

Professor Bryce made bad slip in
his book ON South Africa. He accuses
the Beers of abusing the English by
speaking of them usually as "rotten
eggs" whereas the Ttansvaal phrase is
root neck, ''red neck" and applies to
the British complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
ChiIdren's Sleep.

Growing children cannot too careful
ly be enjoined to get plenty of sleep
The boy or girl who has lessons to learn
must waken early after a good night s
rest, and this is insured only by pune
tuality in retiring. Eight o'clock is a
good bedtime for all young people I'M
der Is and should be insisted upon By
parents.-Harper' Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18
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Telephone 1lI2. ONCE hours to- p. m.
New Subscribers Since Last Book Was
Printed.

New Subscribers Since Last Book Was
Printed.
1002-Apple, j. S.
1272-Bahnsen, +. w. res.
4092-Drs. Burkhart IL Burkhart.
4371-Collum, John ~ Co.
Fleetwood, l.. w, residence.
41S1-Gregg, Mrs. Sarah l.. res.
4343-Kerns, George NJ, res.
1336-Lockney, Rev. j. F., res.
4093-LoOney &c Kelley.
956-McCaskrin 81 McCaskrin.
4472-Palace of Sweets.
4104-Reed 81 Bollman.
4144-Robinson NJ. b. & Co.
4082-Summers K. g. 81 Co.
1332-White, |. S., res.
4444-Britton & Paulsen.
44O2-Cash, George w. 81 Son.
12S0-Kerns, S. A, res.
4391-Lewis, Simon.
44S2--Pearsall. George & Son, res.
1275-UIlemeyer Charles,
1276-Wilcher, Phil $.
4351-Connelly, John.
1266-Loeb, l.. res.
1223-The Rock Island Club.
1I23-R. /. Plow Co., Kcrns. S. A.
1850, Il. q q. freight Office
Morris IL Lewis, foundry.
45O3 -Boynton, +. w. res.
j-Keim, j. W., druggist.
I285-Trefz, Vim. res.
n B.-Cut out the above and paste
N inside front cover of your telephone
irectory for ready reference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-18

Iron horseshoes have been found dat
ing back to the year 4S1.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
"A Trick of the Camera.

One of the many camera fends of
this city has recently been showing his
friends very unusual photograph of
himself, caught in the act of falling
from ladder, and seeming to be a
winning candidate for a broken neck.
In spite of the fact that the injury seems
so certain the tumbler's face wears a
CHEEKY smile, and On close inspection
may be seen to be winking his eye mis-
chievously at you as well as the force
of gravity. In reply to questions he ex-
planned that that was an accomplish
ment acquired only after long practice.
81 could pose for that picture all day
long with no serious injury to myself,
except waste of time and little ply
steal fatigue" he insisted. But the less
credulous of his friends refused to be-
lieve that he took pleasure in such
acrobatic performances, and finally he
had to tell the whole story.
"It's all very simple. First you place
your camera in some way about 10 OF
10 feet from the floor, with the lens
pointing downward. A picture taken
with it in this position will make the
floor appear to be side wall. Lay q
sheet of white cloth on the floor and
then arrange your ladder and yourself
upon this sheet, and the posing is done.
A strip of carpet tackled to the wall and
couple of chairs deftly arranged adds
to the illusion, but the whole thing il
SO simple that I am ashamed of myself
for explaining it to you instead of max
ing you think it out for yourself. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

A we'll known member of the Detroit
bar tells this story: "Some years ago ]
attended session of the circuit court
up in the state. A pro confesso divorce
case was called and it so happened that
the judge WAS very much opposed to di-
vorces, especially those which were un-
opposed. After the attorney for the
complainant in this case had announced
himself as ready to proceed, the judge
asked if any one appeared for the de-
PENDANT. There was silence for me-
ment, and the judge repeated the ques
ton. At one end of the lawyers table
sat an attorney who had acquired tn,
liquor habit and who was at the time
considerably under the influence oil
stimulants. He was noticed struggling
to get on his feet. and, on observing
him, the judge seized the opportunity
to ask:
DO you appear for the defendant,
Mr.. Blank2
No, your honor. l merely rose tc
remark, as "friend of the court" that
with Brother Doubleblank as attorney
for the complainant and no one on the
other side it was about an even thing.
'Then Blank resumed his seat while
the whole court roared with laughter. u
Detroit Free Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
How Mrs. Pinkham
HELPED MRS. GOODEN.


LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 1881
81 am very grateful to you for your
kindness and the interest you have
taken in me, and truly believe your
medicines and advice are worth more
to a woman than all the doctors in the
world. For years had female troubles
and did nothing for them. OF course
became no better and finally broke
down entirely. My troubles began
with Inflammation and hemorrhages
from the kidneys, then Inflammation,
congestion and falling of the womb
and Inflammation of ovaries.
81 underwent local treatment every
day for some time; then after nearly
two months the doctor gave me permits
sion to go back to work. went back,
but in less than week was COM
PEELED to give up and go to bed. On
breaking down the second time, de-
cided to let doctors and their medicine
alone and try your remedies. Before
the first bottle was gone / felt the eff
fects of it. Three bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a
package of her Sanative Wash did me
more good than all the doctors treat
ments and medicine.
"The first remark that greets me
now is How much better you lookr and
you may be sure never hesitate to tell
the cause of my health. "-MRs. E. J.
GooDEN, AcKLEY, LA.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

The foot of horse is one of the most
ingenious and unexampled pieces of
mechanism in animal structure. The
hoof contains a series of vertical and
thin lamina of horn. amounting to
about 500 and forming complete lin
ing to it, In this are fitted as many
lamine belonging to the coffin BONE
while both sets are elastic and adherent.
The edge of quire of paper, inserted
leaf by leaf into another, will convey a
sufficient idea of the arrangement
Thus the weight of the animal is sup
ported by as many elastic springs as
there are lamin9 in all the feet,
amounting to about 1000, distributed
in the most secure manner, since every
spring is acted on in an oblique direc
tion
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

Surprising your wife should run off
with handsomer man and you were
called upon to give her description to
the police-do you think you could do
it any better than was done by COT
feyville man who communicate as fol-
lows with the officers at Wichita:
My wife left here last night at 10 go on the
Missouri Pacific railroad, and she wore white
straw hat and black Dress but she has got a
lot of other dresses with her. They are green,
plush stril cd and two silk waists, enc is ed
and the other is pink. Size is with :. fellow
nah ed A. M. w., travelling nan for some
binder company, and if you find them / wish
you would hold them and put them both un-
der arrest and wire me at once and / will come
on FIST train. Do all you can and you will he
paid for it. a.: yours, E. S.
P. S.-Excuse poor writing. She is a small.
like woman, weighing about 100 pounds and a
fair locker.
Kansas CITY journal,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

Preston, Dennis & Co. are building a
chimney over sixty feet high for the steam
engine in their tannery.
Jerry Corcoran of this village had
chicken Matched one day this week that
had four perfect legs and feet. 1t lived
several hours.
j. f. Chamberlin has bought the farm
OF Michael Wall, just east of this village,
near the Street, embracing six acI ~ OF
land and buildings. The price paid was
$1,000.
Messrs. johnson Il Weeden are gradu-
ally increasing their thread business, hav-
Ing already quite force Of help, which
they are continually increasing. They
make their own spools on the premlses.
VIM. Smith has sold two lots OIL the
east side OF the new street, which he has
just opened through his land from near
new road, coming out by the new houses
being built there. Mr.. Smiths residence
is upon the west corner of the new street
and Main street, and he reserves for the
present the east corner lot opposite, and
the entire west sid of the street. Ezra
T. Converse has the lot next the corner
and ]. HI. Goodell the one adjoining,
leaving two unoccupied lots south, one of
which is bargained for.
A nine weeks term Of high school will
commence at the school house In Willing
ton Hollow, September 1st. Teachers
Miss Emily M. Peck of Ellington and
Miss Belle Merrick of Wellington. Terms
for the common branches, $2.75; Ian.
guages, So SO; music, "a lessons, $40.
The following deputies have been ap
pointed by Sheriff Paulk: l.. G. Winter
Stafford Springs; Harvey Crane, Hebron
Charles B. Pomeroy, Tolland; Milton H
Kinney, Union; Robert N. Strong, Boil
ton; Edward P. Conant, Mansfield.
Messrs. Frank Skinner, George TALBOT
and Trumbull Newcomb have recently
taken between sixty and seventy sound
ings of Snipsic lake, which has shown the
deepest water to be near Plymouth rock
so called, sixty-one feet three inches
The various soundings indicate from 81
to 81 feet. Twenty three black bass, be-
ing single installment Of the quota al
lowed for stocking Snipsic lake, were pu
in the lake last week.
BIRTH. Wellington, August 6, 1869. a
daughter to Jason Bugbee.
MARRIAGES. Wales, August Z, 1869
Edward r. Shaw aud Emma Needham.
Stafford, July 81, by Rev. F. L. Batch
elder, P. B Hall and Mrs. Eliza Wallace
both Of Union.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
THE CRICKET.

A small, slender person, with fresh
complexion and a body and limbs so
diminutive that they seemed reduced
copy Of those of an ordinary woman,
but possessed of pair Of large black
eyes which sent the blood to the head
of those upon whom she turned them
such was Noeline Fargus, the young
mistress of the mill Of Espibos- A
ramshackle old structure, built a-strad-
die of brook, isolated in grove of
alders, leaning to one side, dilapidated,
eaten away by the ivy that covered it,
supported here and there by large
beams that looked like crutches, but en-
dowed with an alert and joyous clatter
which made it resemble talkative peas
ant woman. Such was the home Of
Noeline-the old mill Of Espibos.
The mill, decrepit as it was, had it's
faithful customers. Its mistress, though
small, had goodly number of lovers.
Among these two were chiefly to be
distinguished Aristide Larrieussec, a
big, chubby checked fellow, the son of
a neighboring farmer, and Jouanin La
caze fair haired youth, who was serv-
ing in the quality of an apprentice at
the largest shop Of the neighboring vii
lage.
Aristide, the farmer, often prowled
around the mill, his pockets full of
| fruit for the object of his affections.
| The two ate it together seated in front
of the milestone, while the iron wheel
turned by the water sang its unceasing
rhy thmic song, and thu white -four fell
silently. covering everything around as
with frosting of sugar.
Jouanin, the shopkeeper, was less for,
tunate. He hardly saw Noeline except
on Sundays after mass, when she came
to buy needles and thread at the shop
in the village. At such times Jouanir
was flushed with joy. He displayed be
fore the kind eyes of the young girl al
the spools, of thread and all the papers
of needles which the shop contained,
and a long time was spent in making
a selection, while occasionally the fin
gers of the two touched each other ir
| the midst Of the articles they were
handling.
| Sometimes, too. Of Sunday evening
Jouanin would obtain couple Of
hours leave of absence and bring hi!
rod and line to fish in the brook Of
Espibos. He hardly ever caught any
thing, because the brook contained few
er fish than any other in the neighbor
hood, but Jouanin would choose his pc
sition so that he could watch at thu
same time the window of the mill an(
the float of his fishing line. He console(
himself for tho immobility Of the LATTER
by looking at the charming thing
which were to be seen at the former.
At nightfall Noeline would general.
come to look for her ducks on the bank
the brook. and the grasp Of the hant
which the lovers exchanged in tha
Sabbath twilight was so sweet tina
Jouanin dreamed of it till the follow
ing Thursday.
The mistress of the mill had no hest
tation in choosing among her lovers. 1
was Jouanin whom she preferred to al
the others. She hardly thought of any
thing but him. Him alone she trusted
entirely, with him alone she felt per
fectly happy.
Fair haired Jouanin was therefor
authorized to pay his court, and Noel
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
trying 1t on n Dog.

The sultan of Turkey is most in
quisitive as to what is said and written
about him abroad. Every day transla-
tions are laid before him from the
newspapers of the world, and these are
all closely perused. His majesty, by the
way, is bad hand at suffering.
At one time he wanted to have an
aching tooth removed and dared not.
Eight slaves had molars drawn out in
his presence that he might have an OPP
portunity of judging the extent of suf-
fering entailed, and finally the sultan
decided that he would rather bear the
pain than undergo such an ordeal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
What a Boer VIII Eat.

The Transvaal Boer will eat almost
anything in the flesh. fish or fowl line,
for all is grist that comes to his CASTRO
nomic mill. and the following mixture
is voted most delectahle by the majority
of the rougher classes: A great square
slice is cut off loaf made of coarse I'M
sifted meal and covered with thick
layer of jam. preferably straw berry. A
row of sardines is then placed on top,
and the oil from tho sardine box is lib
orally poured over the whole. A loud
smacking of lips and other manifesto
tions of thorough appreciation accom-
pany the disposal of this delicate bonnie
bouche. But the unsophisticated Boer
only INDUCES in this luxury when he
means to enjoy special treat, quite re-
gardless of expense. -Chambers' Jour
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
About one month ago my child, whic

About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrh9a, accompanied by vomiting. I
gave it such remedies as are usually given
in such CASES. but as nothing gave relief,
we sent for a physician and it was under
his care for week. AT this time the
child had been sick for about ten days,
and was having about twenty five opera
tions of the bowels every twelve hours,
and we were convinced that unless it soon
obtained relief it would not live. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholra and DiarrheA
Remedy WAS recommended, and decided
to try it. / soon noticed a change for
the better. BY its continued use COM
plete cure was brought about, and 1t is
now perfectly healthy.-C. L. Boeas,
Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Va.
Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs !;
III. +. Cady. Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
The sermon Not Long.

''Was my sermon long this morn
ing?" asked preacher who had been
taken to task for running over time,
and who had carefully kept within a
half hour.
"No, dear doctor" was the reply of
the parishioner. ''It wasn't long; it
only seemed 30. Boston Waterman.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock.
bridge. Ga, while attending to his pas.
toral duties at Fleetwood, that state, was
attacked by cholera morbus. He says
by chance l happened to get hold of a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, and think 1t was
the means of saving my life. 1t relieved
me at once"
For sale by E.K Taft, Stafford Springs
II. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10

RED HoT FROM THE GUN was the ball
that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark
Mich, in the civil war. 1t caused horri-
BILE ulcers that no treatment helped for 30
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns,
boils, felons; corns, skin eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed. 8
Sold by A. e. Eaton, Druggist
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-10
A Queer Snake.

Where | was raised, in north Louisi
ana, coach whipsnakes were common,
and have frequently watched them.
When not alarmed, the. snake glides
along with about two-thirds of it's body
extended on the ground and the head
and neck raised in a graceful curve.
like the prov of snip There is some
thing indescribahly smooth and swan
like in it's progress, and all the motion
perceptible is a slight ripple along the
spine. But the moment the coach whip
is frightened it presents quite a differ
ent picture. The head is instantly low
cred. and the whole body stretches cut
as straight as a ramrod. Every thing
about it suggests speed, and it skins
over the ground like an arrow from a
bow. How it does it is mystery. sup
pose, as a matter of fact, that the oper-
alton is immensely subtle and compi-
Gated and that the motion is derived
from series of writhing and contrac-
tions, but il so they are SO slight and
60 swift that the human eye cannot fol
low them. have studied the snakes in
flight time and again. and could never
see that they deviated fraction of an
inch from a straight line.-New Or
;eans Tjmes-Democrat.
HIS LIFE WAS SAvED.-Mr. J. E. Lilly
prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo.
lately had wonderful deliverance from 6
frightful death. In telling of it he says
81 was taken with Typhoid Fever, tina
ran into Pneumonia. My lungs became
hardened. | was so weak couldn't ever
sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. ex
pected to soon die of Consumption, wher
| heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery
| One bottle gave great relief. continued
to use it, and now am we'll and strong.
can't say too much in its praise" Thi.
marvellous medicine Is the surest ant
quickest cure in the world for all Throa
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Trial bottles free at A. g. Eaton's Drug
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