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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

Korea is just about the size Of the
island o, Great britain. being 900 miles
long and from l20 to eco miles wide.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03
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dry uss q" rsaisless sssasct.'' Il gives
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

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sumfnsr. We'll. 40 esst. bat you
write tnri- Jonas D. send Us a ucr.-ch
owl ani a bon Of edeksis To 10, loose
Ia our Hat"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

terminate the harssT ''iiariiy: we've
ras 20 have hoTse-hair fvfaitgEe. you
know"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03

'iniiy, hav. you ever followed . wild
through modern department store
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-03
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
Story of n WiIa Rnv.

The story of Peter, the wild boy" is told on the brass erected to his mem ory in the parish church of North church, Hertfordshire, England. The celebrated Doctor Arbuthnot made a special study of Peter, but failed to make anything of him, and, when the novelty of his appearance had worn off and he had been induced to wear the garb of civilization, he was pea stoned off and sent to the village of Northchurch. But he retained his vag- abond habits and gave his guardian much trouble by wandering off to dis tant counties. As he could not speak or make himself understood of stran- gers, this propensity for straying brought him into trouble, and he was sometimes arrested as an obstinate beggar who would not give an account of himself. Thus it was that brass collar, engraved with his name and address, was fitted to his neck. He is said to have been fond of music. and he used to dance to express his delight at the sound of musical instruments. His tombstone is still standing near the doorway of Northehurch church. When he died he was 72 years old.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
American Stones.

American precious stones are of more importance than is generally known to those not connected. with the trade. The Maine tourmalines are unequaled in color, the lithia emerald of North Carolina has never been found in any other country, and the beryls of Con- necticut are of fine golden yellow. California chrysophrase resembles the apple green Chinese jadeite, beauti- full rose quartz comes from South Da- kota and large quantity of rough Montana sapphires is sent to London to be cut. The main part of the worlds supply of turquoises is obtained in New Mexico. No doubt the new possessions will add to the American production of gems, a business as yet in it's infancy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
salted fae Giant porder-

"If you never had a mine salted on you" remarked an old-time Colorado miner recently, you have missed half of your chance to get good expe- rience."
 "Did you ever have 1t happen to you?" asked the stranger from the East.
 ''Yes, my very first lesson cost me S5,000, when I bought mine in Lead vile that had been tunnelled into the mountain side for nearly 200 feet. I had heard of the trick of salting prop critics, so after the man showed me what there was in sight he invited me to go right ahead and blast out several feet in order to satisfy myself, which I did, and the ore seemed to be just as good as it was when he was working it. Of course I bought it, and then it never paid a cent--it was salted"
 But how could they salt three or four feet into the solid rock?"
 There was the trick of it. They didn't salt the rock, but put gold coIors Into the giant powder, and as long as that lasted there was gold in sight"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
The Dogs Of Labrador.

Labrador has dogs so fierce that a log of wood is tied to their necks to render them less dangerous to men and weaker dogs. In Kamchatka the dogs are severely trained to haul heavy loads across the ice and their tempers get soured, consequently they are surly brutes and their drivers manage them by stunning them with blows over the head, which is not very good for their intellects.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
Ancient Wnr Songs.

Julius Caesar had his men sing songs of triumph after victory and some of the verses are in existence to-day. Edward I. had the Welsh bards put to death because he thought they melted the soldiers to battle. In Spain many traces of Roman war songs are to be found. Spanish and Portuguese war songs were called romaneers. The Cid, written in the twelfth century, has al- ways been the martial inspiration of the. Spaniards. What the Cid is to Spain the Roland is to France. The "Chanson De Roland" has been sung since the eleventh century, and has 1.500 verses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
Down Somewhere.

A Maine reason why so many people are killed by hunters in the Moosehead lake region is that the modern rife carries its ball a mile or more, so that when q hunter misses the game at which he aims, or thinks he aims, there is no telling where the missile will land. If things keep going from bad to worse in that respect, the pine tree state legislature will have to enact a law requiring sportsmen when they fire to point thedr weapons toHard the ze- aith. That will be the ppshot of the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
Russian HrttIe Songs.

Russian battle songs are written in minor keys and instead Of being bril- liantly martial are sad. telling of the soldiers fate. The Turks have no war songs except those they have translated from other tongues. Ger many has much military music and that those in power appreciate the in- fluenee music has on soldiers is shown by the fact that tho German army con- tains 10000 musicians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
TRAITS oF THE CAT. ,
Some Points Which Prove It to be soli.
 tary Animal.

tary Animal.
 All the cats habits show it to be by nature a solitary animal Even in early life, when family ties bring out the instinct of association, this is ap- parent. If you compare the play of puppies with that of kitten you will find in one case that eompanionship of some kind is essential, for if puppy has no playmate of his own species he will always try to make one of the nearest biped; whereas a cork or a bit of string is all that is necessary to sat- isty the requirements of the kitten. The way in which the cat takes it's food is 8 sure sign that in it's natural state 1t is not in the habit of associating with greedy companions.
 When given something to eat it first carefully smells the morsel, then takes 1t in deliberate and gingerly way, and sits down to finish it at leisure. There is none of that inclination to snatch hastily at any food held before It which we observe even in well train- ed dogs, nor does a cat seem in any hurry to stow it's goods in the one place where thieving rivals cannot interfere With them. Indeed, no graater contrast Ill natural table manners can be ob- served anywhere than when we turn from the kennel or the pigsty and watch the dainty way in which a cat takes it's meals. That cat allows peo- pie to approach 1t while feeding with out showing jealousy proves that it does not attribute to human beings like tastes with it's own.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
A Eew Facts.

There are about $50 female black smiths in Great Britain.
 Over 1000 tons of horse-fesh are an- nually eaten in Paris
 A lady's foot should equal in length one-seyenth of her height.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-02
A Deer Park.

The largest enclosure for deer is said to be the Royal Park in Copenhagen, of 4 200 acres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28

the grindstone until 10 p. m. 1t was
rarely he had an evening to himself.
He said it becomes necessary to
organize these days in order
to gain rights. The world re-
cognizes strength. Guerrilla war
warfare will not accomplish anything
for the laboring cause. The work
must be faithfully and arduously
done il the open. No one objects to
working a reasonable mum Der of
hours during week days, but Sunday
is day of rest, the speaker held, and
should be so observed.
Rev. T. W. Grafton, of the Memo.
rial Christian church, was the next
speaker. 1T is a moral question of
Sunday work and shorter hours he
said. I'VE know that when n man
works over 10 hours he has not the
proper time To educate himself for the
different parts of life. lie is deprived
OF the privileges that are essential to
the moral side of life and Is also de-
prived of the strength of character
and that po ition IN society that right
fully belongs to him. | have found
that in great many cities the mer-
chants close their stores on Sunday.
| am heartily in favor of your move,
and with the endorsements OF labor you
could win without contention and tie
christian people will ne with YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
welded IN CHURCH.
Marriage of Patrick Mccarthy
and Miss Alice Kehoe at
ST. Joseph's.
NUPTIAL HIGH MASS CELEBRATED.

Rev. Thomas AIackin Oniciates-Daven-
port Young Man Claims a Rock Island
Lady For a Bride-DOminick GIebel, of
Chicago. and Miss Matilda Hohmanp. OF
This City Wed.
Patrick Mccarthy, of Davenport
and Miss Alice Kehoe. daughter o
Mrs Margaret Kehoe, 80! Twentieth
street, were married at a nuptial high
mass at St. JosePh's Catholic church
this morning at s o'clock. Rev. Father
Thomas Mackjn officiating.
The attendants we're Martin McCar-
thy and Miss katherine kehoe. The
wedding colors were pink and white.
After the ceremony the bridal party
partook of a wedding feast at the home
of the brides mother. The groom is
well known and industrious young
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
CAUSE OF THECLERKS.
Subject of a Public Gathering
at the Y. M. c. A. Au-
ditorium.
SHORTER HOURS, SUNDAY CLOSING

Movement Endorsed in Addresses by
Mayor william McConochie, City Attor-
ney j. X. Scott. Hon. william jackson.
Rev. W. =. Marquis, Rev. t. w. Grafton
and j. w. Cavanaugh-Good Attendance
The Rock Island Retail Clerks Pro-
tective unions public meeting at the
auditorium of the Y. NJ. &. A last
mig at was well attended by both clerks,
EN- ployers and friends. The meeting
was instructive to all, as the seutI-
ments of the public upon the union
labor cause were spoken By ePresenta-
tive-me
Mayor William McConochic called
the meeting To order and heartily en-
dorsed the movement of the CLERKS for
shorter hours. He said: 1 renem-
Der the time when ! was serving in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28

man and Is employed by the Tri-City
Construction company, while his
bride is an estimable lady of wide ac-
qualntance. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccarthy
will reside at 1871 West Fifth street,
Davenport.
Giebel-IIohmsnD.
Dominic6 Giebel, of Chicago, and
Miss Matilda Hohmann, of this city,
were united in marriage at a nuptiaI
high mass celebrated by Rev. Father
Poettkin at St. Mary's Catholic
church, at . o'clock this morning.
Birdie Jones, of Rock Island, aud
Miss Mary Sauer, of Chicago, and
August Held, of Freeport, and Miss
Thresa Siebert, of this city were the
attendants. The wedding breakfast
was served at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicholas Brandmeyer, at 1918
Ninth avenue. Mr.. Giebel and his
bride will reside in Chicago. Mrs.
Giebel is LADY of large acquaintance
and the good wishes of her friends
will follow her to her new home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
I Guarantee to Cure.
DR.. u. Branch.
REMOVES
CANCERS AND TUMORS
Internal or external,
without the knife.
Cures Blood Poison
and other chronic
cases.
Office: il East Seventh street, rooms
/ and =. St. Paul, Mimi.
Read Testimony:

AS'1' iSSIihs
MIR. Matthew Young, of this viii
lage, has entirely recovered. He was
afflicted with cancer of the lower lip.
The cancer was removed the 1st of
September by DIR. Uriah Branch, of
St. Paul, who is cancer specialist.
DR.. Branch did not use a knife, but
put on salve which drew out the
cancer. The principal cure was
effected by some internal remedy =,
which DIR. Branch says kills the can
Ger germ. and which has proven true
in Mr.. Young's case, for he was cured
in 10 days. No scar remains and the
cure is permanent"
DIR. Uriah Branch's Office is No. Il
East Seventh street, St. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28

James Cavanaugh, in brief ad-
dress, stated that the day of the labor
ing man will have to be shortened, as
machinery is fast taking his place. If
labor is more consistent. greater re-
suits can he achieved. Mr.. Cava-
naugh felt sure of the success of the
clerks movement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28

George A. Pontins, Upper Sandus-
ky, Ohio, writes: Il have been u.s.
ing Foley's Honey and Tar for sore
throat and hoarseness and find it is
the best remedy l ever tried. 1t
stopped the cough Immediately and
relieved all soreness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
Red Hot Frnm the Gun.

Was the ball that hit q. b. Stead
man, of Newark, Mich, in the civil
war. 1t caused horrible 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. % cents a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Hartz &
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
LOOK AT OUR COAL

and you will not want to look any
where else for that article. We have
all grades of hard and soft coal, which
We sell in any quantity and deliver at
when preparing for the long. cold
winter. than to give US q trial. We
guarantee satisfaction.
Rock Island Fuel Co.
Office Twenty-Third street and Third
avenue. Phone 1872.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28

clerkship, and when II hours con-
stituted my days work. But this
is a time when all branches of labor
as well as the moneyed men of the
country are organizing. The clerks
should do likewise. In so doing you
will discourage the night and Sunday
purchasers. Your aim will be accom-
plished and three-fourths of the people
of Rock Island will be found behind
you and willing to assist YOU"
City Attorney j. X. Scott was the
next speaker. He said in part; Gen
tlemen, you know there is a great
amount of seltishness in the world
and a great many will sit by and not
help you. Labor must speak for its
self and you yourselves will have to
do the work, and the success OF your
organization depends entirely upon
yourselves"
Rev. W. S. Marquis, of the Broad
way Presbyterian church. told of
when living as a boy at Bloomington,
Ill. he drove a grocery wagon from 70
Z. aud he could sympathize with all
branches of labor endeavoring TO i'm
prove its condition.
Organization Necessary.
Hon. William jackson said he
served as an apprentice in a grocery
store in Liverpool. Eng. He went to
work at a. N. and kept his nose to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-28
Fur Jackets.

Near seal, electric seal. Alaska seal,
a fine stock to select from; manufac-
turers' prices prevail. We are furri-
ers and you can rely upon value; no
exception.
L. RICHTER * Sons, Furriers,
Davenport.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-16

DICKENS ON THE DEWEY CASE
Dickens was roundly denounced when
he went back home after his tour of
this country and wrote his "American
Notes." in which he said some very
disagreeable things about the people
who had paid their money to hear him
read.
But some of his observations were
true. For instance, he anticipated
the Dewey case pretty thoroughly
when he wrote:
"You carry" says the stranger, "this
jealousy and distrust into every trans
action of public life. By repelling
worthy men from your legislative as
semblys, it has bred up a class of
candidates for the suffrage who in their
every act, disgrace your institutions
and your peoples choice. 1t has rem
dered you so tickle and so given to
change that your inconsistency has
past into proverb; for you no sooner
set up an idol, firmly, than you are
sure to pull it down and dash it into
fragments; and this because directly
you reward benefactor, or a public SER
want you distrust him merely because
he is rewarded :; and Immediately ap-
DIV yourself to find out either that you
have been too bountiful in your &C.
acknowledgements or he remiss in his
deserts. Any man who obtains high
place among you, from the president
downwards, may date his downfall
from that moment" t."-Augusta Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-16

"a ndsty place, this" said Mason.
had become Of poor Granville? Should
he not have made still greater efforts
Of his brothers disappearance?
And again. ought he not to have In.
sisted more strongly than he had done
upon his wish to make Gwyn his wife?
What would become Of the girl, the
noble girl, who had so unselhshly
watched over him and sacrificed her
own desires Of happiness to her belief
that she was acting for the best for
him In refusing his offer? He knew
that she was miserable in her life; that
there were terrible secrets Of the
strange household to which she be-
longed which must lie with tenfold
weight upon her own innocent soul.
These considerations caused his heart
to bleed and his steps to lag, until by
the time he reached the bottom Of the
hill and had to face the plunge into
the snow of the valley he had almost
made up his mind to turn back again
and to approach her with more reso-
lutte front and with more impassioned
prayer that she would become his wife.
The only consideration which formed
check upon this inclination was the
vague belief he had that her own
brother and grandmother had been in
some way connected with his brothers
death. But then again appearances
seemed to be so much stronger against
Coch Tai. the guide. than against the
old woman and her grandson that this
suspicion could scarcely be considered
strong enough to influence his action.
And this was especially the case In
view Of the fact that Gwyn herself
had made no suggestion, either by
word or manner, Of there being such
an obstacle as this between them.
So when he reached the bottom or
the hill Mason turned to retrace his
footsteps. after having glanced down
the valley and up again and seen no
sign Of another human being. The
way to Trecoed did indeed seem to be
open to him, for he could see the path
on the opposite hill, which the sliding
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-16

at work little distance off, cutting
their way toward you, shout to them
and tell them would be glad to know
whether they can let me have a side of
bacon"
She hurried the doctor out. helping
him on with his overcoat and muller
and giving him when she could a
warning glance to urge him quickly on
his way. Then she opened the front
door. which had now been freed from
snow. and let him out, with a smile
and q nod. Her father was standing
behind her. Just inside the doorway.
Farmer Tregaron's eyes were fixed
upon him all the time with a look
which Mason thought suspicious. Gu
rious. Under this fire nothing In the
nature of tender parting from Gwyn
was possible He would have offered
his hand for one last clasp. but her
own arms were held rigidly behind her
back. and although there was a
strange look Of yearning and sadness
in her black eyes her lips uttered no
word
"Goodby. then" muttered Mason in
a mutfled voice.
"Goodby. doctor, for the present" ."
returned she loudly.
And as If fearful lest he should by
some word or action or look betray the
understanding there was between them
she shut the door.
Mason sped on his way down the
hill with a tumult Of strange feelings
raging in his heart. He could not be-
lieve that he hau seen Gwyn's face for
the last time; that the deliverance
from prison. for which he had been
longing. had come at last and brought
nothing but soreness and regret with
It.
AS he crossed the stone incumbered
plain in front of the farmhouse and be-
gan the descent Of the hill by the mar
row cutting through the deep snow
drifts which he had helped to make he
was torn with regrets and longings.
with remorSe and distress. In which
his admiration and reverence for Gwyn
struggled with his self reproach on his
brothers account.
Had he not wasted his time up there
and the opportunity which he should
never have again of finding out what