The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-07
PEEPS FROM UNDER AN UNI.
RRELLA.

The whistle sounded-cars stopped, door
opened from which the conductors smiling
face prosruded. And with senorous tones
the words came forth, "Shoddyville."
Here | was, landed safe and sound in
shis place of note, after a tiresome ride
AS fate always appears against met
rained as usual-none of your mild showers,
but regular sit-to, coming straight down.
| must confess having never visited SO large
a place before.
l stood bewildered, listening to boat whis-
ties, engines putting and blowing, stree,
cars running, passengers hurryiug to and
fro, until finally concluded it was time to
be moving. So drawing my waterproof
close about me, and lifting my skirts, per
haps a little too high for some of our deli
cate females-not for women to gaze upon.
For l argue that to the pure all things are
pure, and no good woman. true to herself,
and principle, will ever faint at the sight OF
q stocking or leg encased therein. Mus:
terIng up vital energy sufficient to brave
the storm, fully equipped with very neoess-
sry appendages in such weather; an umbrella
and stout walking bsots, proceeded on my
way up the street, prepared to take sly
peeps at the turning tide of humanity NOV
ing along the pave. No one appeared to
notice your humble servant as l plodded
through mud and mire. Ah, thought 3,
how little attention we attract in this worlo
without money or position. II it had been
Mrs. President Grant, whew. what q stir
there would be. At last | ventured into a
brilliantly lighted confectionery saloon, and
whi waiting beside the counter, glanced
about at the different individuals seated
therein. How l YVES amused at their con
vsrsation: politics seemed to be the prevailing
topic, and judged at least it must be near
election, but who the candidates were
could not arrive at. One thing was certain,
the inference l drew was anything but
peaceful There was too much pulling and
hauling (Hawley-ing) going on. and all
not being in favor of pulling and
Hawley( y(ing) myself, and having already
witnessed tine great victory obtained by the
Gable in the past, feeling the great good to
be realized by it in the future. | will only
state in conclusion, were l entitled to q vote,
or had a dozen sons, they should cast their
"bsilot' for that which has been tried and
proven-has always been useful and always
will. remain so. Being cognizant of the
great good produced by the "Cable" In es-
tablshing kindly feelings between two
countries divided for years. Can you wonder
at my Implicit confidence in its success at
the present time. and the pleasant results
sure to follow.
Again, on the other hand some say cop.
position is the life of trade" this NAV be
true, bu, grant me the privilege of express
ing myself once more on this point. Wedo
know that pullings Hawley-ing in this life,
whether confined to domestic, commercial
or political circles invariably result in dis.
cord strife, inharmonious conditions, unkind
feelings, all which have tendency to de.
moralize man. Then gentlemen lend your
influence for that bringing peace and tran
guilty in its train 80 far so good for a
political peep. Sauntering along l found
much to interest me, endeavoring to study
the faces | came in contact with. First of
all came the mincing dsmsel Of fashion, who
presume, had been over'aken by the rain
There she stnod on the side ewalk under the
blaze of gasight, tiptoeing first on one foo,
then the other, throwing herself into al
manner of attitudes. The personifcation Of
woman's folly" The question arose in my
mind for what purpose was she living. Soor
the tinkling bell announced the arrival o.
the street car, in which we both embarked
Seating herself on the opposite side, i,
afforded me an opportunity for diniatinQ
the character of my fair travelling compan-
ion. The face was firstly, not handsome snt
evidently bstokened a languid selfish
disposition nursed to the stern realities O
life-probably the fruits of early training
The naughty toss Of the head; supercilioul