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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
Swinging a Maui at a Striking Macbin

Swinging Maui at Striking Machine.
Louisville is full of street-fakirs AMI
the latest addition to the gang is man
with a machine on which anybody can
test their power of striking. by paying a
nickel, with hammer or large wooden
maui A large iron peg, attached to
one end of a balanced beam, at the 9TH
er end of which is rod, is the object
rod is shot up through a groove. The
rod is made of wood, and has numbers
on it ranging from 25 to- $500. The
harder the peg is struck the higher goes
the rod.
Last night the machine was in posi-
ton and one person after another was
testing his striking abilities, when along
came q couple of countrymen. They
had every appearance of being old-time
rail-maulers and way up in the science
of swinging maui. One of them chal-
lenged the other to test of their res
pective strength. The challenge was
accepted and the challenger, Selling the
maui, let drive at the peg and sent the
rod up to No. 500 Atthe next attempt
the rod few up to No. 65o- The chal-
lenged party took hold of the maui and
SLTuch bue peg, as uc ouppOScu, GoILi-
fic blow, but the figures on the rod only
showed $50. He gazed at the rod a few
moments with a sort of disguised look
and then laid down the maui.
Eyer hain't given it up?" asked his
friend.
mot much" he replied, with deter
minat in his tone. .I'll drive that
ar pole up higher'n yer did er bust.
He then took off his coat and threw it
down on the curbstone. His hat went
in the same direction. Picking up the
maui, he rested the handle of it between
his legs, while he spit on his hands. He
braced himself and told the crowd to
give him room. The owner of the ma
chine looked on in amazement as the
determined man raised the maui. Three
times the maui described circle; and
then, great Heavenst with what terrific
force it struck that peg! The rod shot
up. and out of the groove it went like a
meteor. The last seen of it it was
shooting across the Turf Exchange over
towards Jeffersonville. - Louisville COM
sneTc1GE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC r. Y.

THE EAST g. THE WEST2
Dining Cars for eating purposes only. One other
| great feature of our Palace Cars is q SMOKING
sA III ON. Mhsre you can enjoy your "Havana~
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi
ano missouri rivers at all points crossed this
Inc ard transfers are avoided at Council Bluns.
nectlons being made in Union Repots.
THIS SREAr THkouGaRf Line I ARE IRE 3 2s
.,aAss Cu!cAGo. with all dlverging .ines for tho
At ENGLEWopp. With the Il. s. EMs.. andP,
AsW4sHINaToN EErGHrs. with p. C. q 50
.. ALA SALE, With Ill Cent. 2. r.
~ fIhpif Ma with an J.; D. g.; !. q.
At ROCK ISLAND. with Milwaukee, q RocS
Island Short Line" and Rock IsI'd e Peo. Rds.
n At psASyESPoRT with the Davenport Divisl0n
AZ WEST Liberty. with theB. CIR Mr.
a. GRLSNELL. with Central Iowa r, e.
~ PES MONIES with d. a 4 T. q. r.
Al COUNCIL BLUFFS, with Union Pacsfic r. n.
At OMAHA, with B. & Mo. n. II. r. In Neb.l
AtCoLUMBUS JUNCTION,w with B.,C. r. N RE
a. OTTUMWA. with Central Iowa 4. r.. w
st. 1. = Pae. and c B & 9; r. Rds,
Louis 4 Pac-. and st. l., keo. i NV. r. Rds.
~ CAMERON. with II. st. J. r. r.
AZ ATcHisoN. with Atch.. Topeka Santa Fss
AZ LEAyENwoRTH. with Kan. Pac, and Kan.
AtKANsAs CITY. with all lines for the wem
and Southwest S
'zCCEahs9N, and LEAyENWORTH.
ssrSae Rock Island Route,a are sold D.
r hoae siekes once. address,
"a. ST.JOHN.
Gens Ticket aud Pans gr 4gt,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16

A fashionable novelty in perfumery
has been invented in Austria, and is
called 1.-The book of soap" Each leaf
is enough when torn out for one good
no larger than pocket-books The leaf
is soaked in basin of water for three
seconds, then it floats and is placed in
the center of the hand, where it soon,
with gentle friction, froths. A page of
soap sounds strange, and stranger yet,
the soap is excellent; it is not unlike an
ivorv tablet. We doubt If the invention
can ever become popular as .le an article srtiele
suitable for presenting. 1t is too sug-s
gestiye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
ROCK ISLAND 4 PEORIA RAILWAY.

LEAVE. ARRIVE.
WAY Freight. 100 A. N.
Fast EXPRESS 8 As A NJ Mail and Elk :. IL As p NJ.
Mail and Ex i ;35 NJ. Fast Express. $40 P. NJ.
Freight and Accommodation, 900 P. NJ.
The AS D. M train makes close connection at
Galva with the c B. & O., for points west; arriving
at Cialesburg at :25 p. M; Burlington $40 p. m.
Keokuk 10 :25 D. m; Quincy 1905 p. m; also max
ing close connection at Peoria with l. B. u W. and
T. P Il W. roads for all points east and south
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL

(RACTNE AND SOUTH WESTERN DIyIsIoS.)
Leave for Racine aud Milwaukee SIS a. m- and
100 p. m
Leave for Dubuque, Winona. st. Paul and Mnneap-
oils 603 a. m.
Leave for McGregor Portville, Calmas, Sioux City
and Yankton, II 100 p.
Arrive from Racine and Milwaukee, sos a. m. and
Arrive from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Wjnona and Du-
bnaue, / :06 D. m.
Arrive from Yankton. Sioux City. Portyille and Nc
Oregon, 4:35 a. IN.
Through sleeping cars are run on all night trains.
The Night Express leaving Rock Island every Sun
dsy night at II 100 p. m connects with the train ar
irving in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given through tickets from Rock Is
land to Chicago. Through tickets only good ON this
train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
SUBSCRIPTIONS:

The "Argas" has General Circulation Rock Island
Adj0ining Counties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON Il QUINCY.

Local passenger makes Close CONNECTION at Alpha
for points on Keithsburg branch; at Monmouth for
Kansas City. Council Bluffs and points west; at
Bushnell for Quincy, Hannibal, ST. Joe and points
in south west.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-16

AZ 4AAs OAs&1AA SOSNLS AGSET LIMA
Its main line runs from Chicago to Council
x5iuns passing through Joliet. Ottawa L. Sale.
Geneseo. Moline. Rock Island, Davenport West
ksiDerfy. Iowa City. Marengo. Brooklyn Grinnell
Des Moiues tthe capital of Iowa., Stuart, Attain
sfc, and Avoea; with branches from Bureau
function to Peoria; Wilton junction to Nusca.-
tine Washington. Fairfield, Eldon, Belknep,
CentreV3lie. Princeton. Trenton, Gallatin, Came
Ton Lesvenworth, Atch.son. and Kansas CityS
washington 20 sigourney, Oskaloosa and Knox
vile; ksokuk 20 Pennington. Bonaparee, Ben
tonsport, Independent, Eldon, Ottr-Inwa, Eddy-
vile, CskRloosa. Peiia. Monroe and Des Moines:
Wtnterset: Atlantic TO Lewis and Audubon; and
Avoca 10 Harlan. This is positively the only
Railroad, which owns and operates q through
hns from CnicaEo into the State of Kansas.
man Palace Cars attached are run each ray daily
between CHICAGO and PEORIA, KANSAS CITY,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, LEAyESwoRTH and ATCHI-
SON Through cars are also run between Milwau-
Rock Island Short Line
The "Great Rock Island" II magriaceativ
track is laid with steel rails.
What will please you most will be the pleasure
OF enjoying your meals, while passing over the
beautiful pTairies of Illinois and Iowa In one OF
Through Express Trains: You get an entire
meal. as good as is served In any 6Fst-eass hotel
Tor seyenty-five cents.
Approaching the fact that q majority OF ehe
purposes land the immense passenger business
or this line warrantinR it,. are pleased to an
nounce tnat this Company runs Pullman Pdtocs
SteepfnQ Cars Tor sleeping purposes. and PaIace
PULLMAE PALACE CARS are r0
COUNCIL BLUFFS, KANSAS CITY, a
IEckets VIA this Line, known as fhs.
&u Ticket Agents I'm the United States a
- Fer Information n0e 0bea2Rahse ae yey
-. H. BILE.
Vice Presdent ana Gee1 MAnagsa
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

marry him. When she was brought
into court to explain, she indicated in
the chosen language of the untamed
West that the young man was nice to
look at, but he made her tired. He
had nothing but his lnustache and
necktie, and she was one of the rare
girls who had found out this fact before
she had married hersclfto these things.
Whether the jury will award the mus
tache and necktie any damages has not
yet been determined.
In cases like this girls would do them
selves more justice if they would get
tired sooner. The large majority of
them don't find out how tired they
are till after the marriage, and then
the husband, whom they have not con-
cerned themselves very much to select,
cannot be exchanged like the three
quarters ola yard of ribbon, which
has cost them weeks Of anxiety and
painful thought and care. The average
girl won't care to read this. She dosnt
want advice on the matter of selecting
husband, but when she is going to
buy a new pair of stockings she will
seek the wisdom and experience of all
her acquaintance. Girls are the prize
puzzle of this world.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
A DOUBLE MURDER.

y must brutal eouble murder was
committed in this parish on Saturday
the 3rd inst. by man named John
Morgan. He had Il man with him by
the name of Crump who seemed to en-
joy the sport.
John Morgan went to the house of
Lewis Stewart, colored man, to buy
beef, and after the beef was dressed
and delivered to Morgan, he told him
that he never intented to pay for it,
and was about to leave when son Of
Lewis Stewart picked up Morgan's
gun, and told him that he would keep
the gun until he paid for the beef.
Morgan then put the beef down from
his wagon and demanded his gun.
Seeing Morgan begin to insert other
cartridges in his gun the young man
fled. The old man stepped out and
said "Please don't shoot my son." at
which Morgan turned and shot the old
man, killing him instantly. He then
went to the store of w. w. Jackson
where he saw a colored man named
Morris Brown sitting on a bale Of
cotton. He raised his gun and said
L have killed one niger and now will
kill another, and Immediately shot and
killed Morris Brown.
1t is said there is a reward for him
for committing Il murder in Texas
where he resided last year.
He was raised in this country, but
went to Texas where he resided for a
few years, and returned here about n
year ago. t
He and his man Crunp are suspect
ed to be the men that robbed the stage
last winter, as they answer we'll to the
description, and live only !: few miles
from where the stage was robbed. 1t
will be remembered that the men who
committed the robbery were not traced
out OF the parish.
He is supposed to be yet i'll the coun-
try. The sheriff and his posse are still
searching for him.-I ebstel' Tribune.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
GIRLS WHO GET TlRED.
PHILADELPHIA TimeS.1


Probably the average girl doesn't
know her own mind morn than a few
minutes at time. She is forever
wishing something or another was
something else until it is something
else, and then she wishes it was still
another thing. When she goes shop
ping she has the most dreadful time of
it. She is always almost certain to
want to return whatever she gets and
get something else. When she does
not do this it is because she has not on
her shopping excursion been able to
keep her mind together long enough
to buy anything Of sufficient conse.
quence to return.
The uncertainty which charactcrizes
their shopping experience, however,
does not embarrass them when it
comes to the selecting of husband.
1t is easier for most girls to pick out a
husband than it is to match ribbon,
ond some of them don't give as much
consideration and thought to the one
as to the other. And yet it isn't very
easy to exchange Il husband when one
finds she has made a mistake. Per
haps the girls are not so much to
blame. a sweet mustache and love-
1y necktle are not to be resisted by
everybody; they are well designed to
capture the average girl.
But while some girls change their
minds little too late, there are those
Of a quicker disposition. One of these
latter has just come to the public at.
tention in Illinois. She has been sued
for breach of promise. She engaged
herself to sweet mustache and per
fectly lovely necktie, but shortly dis
covered that she really did not want tt
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS

Sealed proposals for building Il Court
House for Ouachita parish, ut Monroe, will
be received by the Undersigned joint
City Council of Monroe, until 18th Decenl-
ber next. Tho plans and specifications
must accompany each bid.
The building must be two stories high.
with cupalo, not less than 80 feet front by
"A in depth, with portico in front of ten
floor at least two feet above the surface Of
the ground. the lower story not less than
twelve feet in the clear, and the upper story
not less than Is feet. The lower floor TO
contain court room 22X4O feet, and not
less than three additional rooms besides
tho necessary halls and stairways. The
upper floor to contain a court room not less
the 49x45 feet, with recess for judges stand
and gallery on side opposite thereto, be-
sions as the size of the building will just
The building must be of brick, roof of
slate metal. halls below paved, and
everything of best quality, and the whole
as near 1irc-proof as practicable. The
building must not cost, hnIsnea more Than ian
purpose, have authorized tho Police Jury
and City Council to contract to that extent
for I, Court House. There will be at the
letting in the treasury about $4,000 in
money and the balance is to be raised by
two mills tax on tho property Of the par
iSh which produces about $1,000 per an
mum.
The committee reserves the right to ro-
jcct any or all bids not satisfactory to
them, but will hold all plans and speciiica-
tons not accepted for return to bidders
making same. All communi cations will
be addressed to w. q. kennedy, chairman
of committee.
Successful bidder will be required To give
bond and security.
URIAH MILLSAPS
w. w. PATRICK,
NJ. l.. DEDMAS,
$. l.. BRACY,
Monroe La, Nov. II, 1882.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
DELIGHTS OF LIFE IN THE ARCTIC.

Some features of the testimony of
Seamen Ninderman before the Jean
nette Board of Investigation at WASH
ington on the 9th inst. were of unusual
interest. Detailing graphically a
march in the Attic regions with his
companion, Seaman Noros, he said
they travelled on the ice on the river,
and about five o'clock halted, as the
snow drtfted so they could not travel
further.
They stopped to rest in crack in
bank, into which they crawled for the
night, and succeeded in starting fire.
AS they had nothing to eat, they cut
up some pieces of their clothing, roast
ed them and eat them. There was not
room for both alongside the fire, SO
one crawled in above the fire, but he
could not stand it long, and they had
to keep changing places about every
twenty minutes. They were not able
to keep themselves very warm, and
every now and then would look out
and see whether daylight had come or
not.
A little before daylight the wind
moderated, and the snow stopped drift
ing some. AS soon as daylight came
and they could see the mountains to
the southeast they made some willow
tea, ate Il little more of the seats of
their pants, and started again on their
march to find the main river, going to
the southeast. After quite an eventful
day they took shelter in a ravine and
built a fire, warmed some water, and
AS no willow could be found they again
partook Of the seats of their seal-skin
pants. They spent the night further
up the ravine, but could get little sleep,
and if the night had been clear they
would have continued their march.
AS soon as daylight broke on the 18th
they started down the ravine and fol-
lowed along the river bank. The
walking was very bad, and but little
Roadway was made. About ten they
started fire, boiled some water and
had another piece Of seal-sl>in pants.
Here they had to stop an hour so rs to
fix the soles of their boots. They con-
tinued for another mile, but finding the
walking SO bad, and there being no
no signs of game, witness thought it
best to cross again to the west side.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
New Courthouse.

Bids for the building of the new
Courthouse were opened yesterday
They will be considered to-day by a
committee representing both the City
Council and the Police Jury. The
committee reports to the Police Jury
which meets next Monday for the pur-
pose of selecting Il plan and awarding
the contract.
We have been shown several of the
designs, the adoption of any one OF
which would be satisfactory to us.
Messrs. Hull, Of Jackson, Miss, Mr..
Hinsdale, of New Orleans, Messrs. Han
nan & Voss, of Baton Rouge, Mr.
Reinbold and J. G. Carson, of this
city are competitors for the contract.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

If all the skies, 1 60 believe,
7. Had all the year withholdon
Their gala tints to guild that eve,
1t would ma been more golden:
The wee birds would na sing so fine
If they had been invited;
Tho cows came proudly in Il line.
AS ifthey were delighted.
We fingered by the pasture bars
Till sunset changed to cleaning
Till twilight clustered into stars
And through The clouds went roaming:
And when the moon gIowed up the SIX
1t found us still belating;
Yet but my own Joe and
Knew why the COWS We're waiting.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Thursday night the weather began to
change for the colder with wind from
the north and heavy clouds overhead.
Old Boreas kept up howl all day and
about two O'Clock tho first snow of the
season was seen to fall. AS we go to
press the fall is increasing in volume
and the flakes are getting larger.
There are good prospects for a heavy
snow tonight (Friday).
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

The masquerade ball given Tuesday
night by the young gentlemen OF Mon
as was unexpected, was a very enjoyable
affair. The music was furnished by a
Eicksburg string band headed by Prof.
Lacky.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

DR.. VIM. b. Miller and Miss Sallie
NJ. Scarborough, both Of this parish,
were married at the residence of the
brides father, J. w. Scarborough, Esq >,
in the Colony, on the 18th inst, the
Rev. w. II. PrCsser officiating.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

a handsome wedding card received
Mr.. Theo: Marx and Miss Dora King
will be married ut Temple Sinai, Sun
day evening, December 31st.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
TOllN ING,

JOHN ING
DEALER IN
FANCY AND FAMILY GROC ERIES
WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO, CT
CARS, MEATS, COFFEE, ETC.
DESIARD STREET.,
MONROE, LA.
Just received Il choice limo of the goods
above named, which will be sold ut bot
tom figures for the money.
Thanking tho public for the liberal pa
trOnaGc shown me in the past, l hope To re-
cciye Il continuance Of The same.
JOHN Ing
Monroe, August u, So.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Rev. 3. f. White united Mr.. J. d.
Wood, of this city, and Miss Lizzie V.
Mcdonald, of Cotton Port, in the holy
bonds of matrimony on the nth inst.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Rolla Ryan entertained the people
of Monroe Wednesday evening. AL
though he has visited Monroe on seve-
raj OCCASIONS, with but little change in
the features of his performances, yet
from the crowded house he received
Wednesday night we judge that he is
still faVOrite.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Mr.. J. II. Mitchell's residence, about
three miles below town caught fire on
Tuesday night and was burned, only
a small portion of the household effects
being saved. The fire originated from
the kitchen. We failed to learn
whether he had any insurance or not.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
FOR RENT.

THE PARGOUD UPPER ILANTA-
ton above Monroe on the OuaChita River.
Fine lands and we'll improved. For
crms apply to J. +. MCG HI-,
Agent.
Monroe, La, oct. II, lsS2,
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

r +. "ETzEA,
Dealer in all kinds of
HOU S e H OIL FU r N Il U r T.
COFFlNS, COFFIN TRIMMINGS, &c.
Furniture repaired, Or made to order, and
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended TO. Collins
supplied at short notice, with services OF
undertaken. if desired.
1 have also hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which l offor for
sale at low prices.
Store and shop on Grand street. opposite
AcFee's drug store. An inspection of our
work and furniture is respectfully invited.
January l, 1880. ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Mr.. Fred. S. Muir, of this city, and
Miss Helen M. T.. Pickett, of the
Colony, were married on the 18th inst.
by Father l.. Enaut.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CUCCESSION NOTICE.

.
Fifth District Court, Parish of Ouachila.
No 500.
Succession of JOSEPH HOFFMAN,, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of
this estate, and to all other persons herein
interested, to show cause within ten days
from the present notification, if any they
have can. why the account presented by
Moses Hoffman, Administrator, should not
be approved and homologated, and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
AUSTIN G REEN, Clerk.
December l6, 1852.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16
MONROE, LA, DECEMBER IL, 1852.

Ex-Governor John McEnery is in
town on a visit to his old friends of
Ouachita.
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EOR SALE.

TOR SALE.
THE REST REAL ESTATE INVEST
MENT IN NORTH LOUISIANA,
IOFFER FORSALE "STOwED AWAY"
the plantation tract OF tho late DIR. Gilman
Nj. Peck, decd of RichlNnd pariah. The
tract contains $50 acres Of land, SO ocres In
cultivation and so an old deadening now be-
ing cleared up. This tract is located across
the neck of II large bend of Bosuff river,
one milo across and is known to DO the best
tract on that river; it is 10 miles from
Monroe the river is navigable six months.
This tract has three advantages over any
tract situated on tho Mississippi river, viz:
it is entirely above any overflow. has no
caving banks and no levee taxes. Tho
cleared land produces one and-a-half bales
to tho acre, and rents for SI.5O per acre ; an
abundance of labor on the place which will
always command it; soil black mould,
gum, dogwood, oak, hickory, pawpau,
grape vino, etc. Range fine, game and fish
in abundance, waiting for the frying pan.
Tho projected II. X. from Alexandria to
southwest Arkansas will pass by this place.
Apply to-
Attorney in Fact, Sicily island.
Reference: Judge NJ. j. Liddefl, Mon
roe, La.
N. B.-This place has n fine cypress
break and mill.seat for water powder.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Special attention given to Storing and
Shipping Cotton. f'rcightS Stored at Rea-
sonable rates and no drayage charged Fire
Proof Warehouse adjoining River and Rail
road. Monroe Feb. ) ISS2.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-12-16

Hay, Pork, Limo, Dry Goods,
Corn, Bacon, t,ctIIcnt, groceries,
Oats, Flour, Baggiug, hardware
Bran, Meal, Tics, Etc, ETC