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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24
Too Quick for Him.

A boy l knew very well was sure
he understood all about Gunpowder
Firing at mark was splendid sport, be
had heard. He would try that by way
of variety. So he took a piece of board
for target, with mud rubbed on for
centre.
Now, for the gun! There was
piece of bamboo, part of an old fishing
pole, in the she'd This was Georges
bright idea-pour powder into this mol
low bit of wood, drop match upon the
powder, then aim and fire.
Where would he get the powder
His older brother had some in a flask
upstairs. He would ''borrow'' little
Taking handful, he poured it into
what he called the barrel of the gun
There was the target, ten feet away, on
the fence! That sharp-shooter can see
this minute just how it looked. A card
of matches from the kitchen made
everything ready for the grand target
shooting.
Now this wise boy, who knew Just
what powder could do, said to himself
/" | shall have time to get my gun to my
shoulder before the powder burns, and
then won't hit the mark,
Lighting three matches, so as to be
sure there was fire enough, he dropped
them down the opening in the bamboo
He looked in to see that they reached
the powder. Then he was going to
take aim. But he never took it. The
powder was too quick for him; and he
saw only a binding flash, and felt a
great heat in his face.
He forgot all about the target, the
gun, and the glory he was to win oy
hitting the bull s-eye. Upstairs, with
burning eyebrows, scorched skin, and
smoking jacket, rushed the boy who
knew so much about powder. During
the weeks while his flesh was healing
and his eyes were recovering Their
strength George learned that, Though
he was wonderfully knowing" there
were few things he did not fully I'M
derstand. He has never seen bamboo
rod since, without thinking of the day
when he missed the mark, Our L0S
Ones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24
Superstition i'm English Society.

Nothing could have been more I'M
fortunate than the death of the Princess
of Wurtemburg last Sunday, except the
occurrence of that sad event four or five
days earlier, which would have brought
wreck and every other disaster upon the
royal wedding. AS it was, the main ex-
Gitement was over when the news reached
Windsor. The wedding had been cele-
brated, the royal banquet held, all the
royaltieS and "Serene Transparencies"
had dined with the Queen, and most of
ahe'men among them at the banquet of
flm Royal Academy before. the terrible
news arrived and broke up the fair meet
ing in most admired disorder. No sooner
Gid L hear the news than the words ut
tered by my neighbor in st. George S
Chapel, on the wedding day flashed
zScross nay mind. This lady, who is a
very grand dame de par te monde, no
sooner saw the bridesmaids than she
turned pale to visible extent despite the
artistic skill expended upon her charming
eonntenance. ''What could they have
been thinking ofp' she asked me. .Just
think Of their putting violets on the
bridesmaids frocks. They must be
mad" had seen that the gowns were
hoped up with primroses and violets
and thought that, saving that the effect
was rather "bunchy,'l the flowers looked
well on the white skirts. 1t seemed
suite otherwise to my neighbor. who
went on TO say; 'Violets at wedding
I Absurd! That is, unless it were Bona
pariiSt wedding. The violet, by VIRTUE
Of It's hue and associations, is flower Of
II = e.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24

When she saw us she jumped out and
ran to the fe nee.
Hope you'll find your cows tonight
Sarah" said l.
:, You had better go for EN-" chimad
in Dot. 'U
"Hope you'll find yours," retor+od
Sarah. eff you don't keep 'em out 81
our garden we are going to drive emit
the pound -.
"Te, he," giggled Sam.
Although we hurried 50, it was lat.
when we got home. We were afraid
that supper would be all over, and Ann
Jane would scold us for being lata
But though the table was set and Grand,
pa was home from work, no one had so,
down to it. '''
Been waiting for the milk" said
Aunt Jane. but, la, it's no use fl
wait any longer. I'll use morning,
milk"
Yes" said Grandpa, who was wash.
ing his hands at the sink. "Do LETT,
have supper. Children, have YOU seen
the cows?"
"Why, no." / answered, "not ours.
but Dot and | drove the Spicers' cows IN
to the pound"
"Those that were in our gardenm
demanded Aunt Jane, looking STRAIGHT
at me.
l nodded.
"Well, of all the little mischief-mak.
ers! Those were oar cows"
"My gracious, goodness melr said |;
land Grandpa's got to pay fine to get
his own cows out of the pound! Oh
dear! l do hope Sarah Spice. Won.
find out about it,
And so Dot and had to go to bed an
hour earlier than usual; but Sarah
Spicer doesn't know anything about il,
"A. g. PlynptOn, IN 81. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24

The dandelions: Nestled down close
to the ground in its rich bed of green
this golden flower is now the brightest
gem of nature Its petals are delicate,-
ifs perfume "a little off, and the leaf Of
its plant resembles the frayed fragments
of the small boys trousers; but for all
hat, if it had been born an exotic in
stead of being so deucedly indigenous,
it would have been more highly valued
for its beauty than tits now for greens. "
The common things which are beautiful
attract little or no attention, while the
uncommon things that are the distilled
essence of homelinesS receive more
abundSnt honor. And II is just SO with
fOlks.--New HacsR Register
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24
European BabOOn.

As the chamois is the only antelope
found in Europe, the baboon is the only
quadrumma on that continent. 1t is
found on the rocks of Gibraltar The
commandments of the forts have orders to
protect these apes, and record all curious
facts regarding them. 1t appears from
this register that at present the tribe OF
balloons consists of twenty-five individ-
uals, which always occupy that side of
the rock which is sheltered from the
wind. 1t is supposed that the wind,
from whatever direction is hurtful to
them. They avoid it with the greatest
care; and they can detect a change
twenty-four hours in advance, so that,
when the officers see the apes shifting
from one side of the rock to the other,
they look out for change of weather.
The apes eat grass with avidity; roots,
bulbs. especially those of oxalis) wild
olives and the fruit of small date which
grows naturally on the rock. They will
not touch any fruits the soldiers put in
their way, except grapes, of which they
are very fond. They sometimes descend
to the gardens of the town in search OF
figs. The apes drink at spring in the
cavern, near the level of the Mediterra-
mean, at the steepest part of the rock.
They make light of the difficulties Of a
rock which is four hundred metres in
height, and the sides of which are per-
pendicular. In their gambols, their ia.
vorite amusement is to disappear behind
the borders of the precipice, and let
themselves down from one projection to
another until they are few feet from
the line of the breakers, then climb to
the giddy height again with an equal
agility. Scientific american.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24

Fortune is said to knock once at
every mans door. Not only that, but
fortune seems to climb into the windows
of some folks and stay with them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24

"A colored woman at Amesville, Va,
the other day piled kindling wood on
her nine-year-old boy, who was tied to
the floor, and burned him to death. She
escaped.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-24

Polly, waking,
Hears shaking
OF her chamber-dOor;
Never fretting,
Polly, getting
Out upon the floor,
Kneels to say her
Little prayer,
Revrently and low,
Picture sanity,
ROBBED so quantity,
Gown as white as snow.
Says our Polly:
This is jolly,
Rising with the sum-"
When the washing
And the splashing
Nurse has neatly done,
Round and rosy ..
As posy
Pretty Polly stands,
While so briskly
Nurse dries quickly
Dimpled cheek and hands.
Red her dress is,
FlaXen tresses
DANCED above her brow,
Big white collar
Cost a dollarD
Nothing's lacking now.
Happy Polly
Kisses dolly
On her scanty wig,
Then flies, prancing,
Hopping, dancing,
Like whirligig.
Such a jolly
Little Polly
Down to breakfast goes,
Scattering kisses
None she misses
Sweet as any rose!
1TTiet IrOWbridJe, IN N. Y. independent
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gor goung Readers.
WHICH LITTLE GIRL ARE YOUq

~ Oh In L 4 LIZ OLIth L1HH L w Z.
Polly, mapping,
Hears rapping
On her chamber door;
Polly, fretting,
.t. Slowly getting
Out upon the floor,
Shiyers, crying: ....
Shows a-tiying!
Can't go out tO-dayl
Wonder whether
Winter weather
Ever'll go away.
Hate this washing,
Splishing, splashing.
Water cold as iceI'
Nurse says: Hurry
How you worry;
Polly, 'tisn't nicer'
Polly grumbles,
Trips and stumbles,
Then her finger pricks;
Frowns and sputters,
SObs and mutters,
Cross as seven sticks
Naughty Polly
Seizes dolly
By her tiaXen wig,
Foxes her in a
Basket with a
Long-tailed rat and pig.
Melancholy
Little Polly
Down to breakfast goes,
Thinks the weather
Altogether
Dreadful cause 1t SHOWS!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
CLOSING EXERCISES.

AT the closing exercises of the publt
schools this afternoon, the followiro
| rhetorical programme was carried o,7
with little variation, and each one tool, III,
part assigned splendidly, but we an
sorry to announce our citizens did M,
attend in as large numbers as they sbonl5
have done:
Song. Welcome to May" school
Essay, The Development of The Drama
Lottie Prosens.
Defamation. Consolation" Job,
Samuels
Instrumental Duet, Strauss Waite,
Nellie Anderson, Mamie Vitzthum
Reading, extract from the Spectator"
Mary Ainsworth.
Grafton, Journalism" Herbert Crit
fifth.
Boat Song, High School choir.
Reproduction, Irvings Sequel of SLEEPY
Hollow, Ella Knowles.
Recitation, Alice Cary's IAN Order for
Picture. Helena Kohler.
Song, Sigh, Gentle, Gales" school
Reading, '''The d Class" Lottie Boyce
Song, Ginning Bells" High School
choir.
Reproduction, "The Story of Claudiu,
and Cynthia" Jennie Hull
Recitation, THE Dutch PATROL Mabel
Champion.
Instrumental duet, II Travotare, Minnie
Wirsing and Minnie Duden.
Reading Mark Twain's Mr.. McWH-
liams and the Burglar Alarm" Harry VII
liams
Grafton, Thou Wilt Keep Him in PEI.
feet Peace, school.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
POLICE POINTS.

John McEnery, when sober, is.lou
abiding citizen, but when he gets too M,
''fuid" aboard is not himself. He Voc :.
this condition yesterday when, John Ror,a'
coming along, he commenced ABUSING H..
John, with his usual promptness. KNOCK.
him down. McEnery was in for more br
Marshal Henderson put a quietus 10 sno.
demonstrations, and o-day the matter No.
adjusted before Squire Mapes.
Albert Amberg was before SQUIRE Mo-.
and assessed $40 and costs for disorda,,e
conduct. Paid So 80, all he had AID ~
balance was suspended.
John SCHMIDT was arrested for an os....,.
and battery on August Hill. Usual a,.oa.
ment in such cases.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd had oo.o. ,,
to disagree, he giving her a bill of salo of
the household goods, but when she 30.
ready 80 move the same there were sions ID
an objection on his part, when Mrs Flor5
called in an officer to see that she was ~,
molested in moving her own goods and
hereafter she will paddle her own canoe u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
OPERA BOUFFE.

This evening tie noted Alice Oates
comic opera company viii appear at Har-
pers theatre in the ever popular Mas
cote" The Indianapolis Times says of
the recent appearance of the Alice Oates
troupe in that city:
The Alice Oates opera company last
evening gave good presentation of the
Mascotte at English's. Alice Oates since
her last appearance here has grown quite
stout and her figure presents striking
contrast to that sprightly little elf who
several years ago introduced US to Gerofle-
Giroha, La File du Madam Angot, La
Jolie Parfumeuse, ETC., but her voice has
kept pace with her increasing physique
and is stronger, clearer and sweeter than
ever before. She is supported by good
company and the opera was given in ex-
cellent shape"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
THE RAILROAD KALEIDOSCOPE.

1t has been stated that the general
managers of the roads interested in the
late war would hold meeting in Chicago
to-day. but Mr.. Hugh Riddle of the C. r.
/. 81 p. stated that no meeting would be
called. The general passenger agents of
the roads in the Northwestern Traffic Asso-
citation met at the Office of Commissioner
Cannon yesterday and talked over various
matters in connection with the passenger
rates between Chicago, ST. Paul, and
Minneapolis. To those anxious for figures,
it may be stated that parties who knew say
that Mr.. III. II. Porter made no less than
So 500, 900 by the sale of his stock in the
Omaha road. and that before the war he
was worth only the little sum of $1,000
600
Mr.. S. s. Merrill general manager of the
@. M. & st. p, stated that while the ques-
ton of running fast trains between Chi.
cago and st. Paul had not been considered
lately, the matter has not been disposed of
as yet. He added that no pool, no per
centage, and no traffic agreements had
been entered into or or agreed upon in New
York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
USEFUL PRESENTS.

AS an evidence of the esteem in which
our county clerk, Mr.. r. A Donaldson, is
held by his associates, Mr. r. Champion
has presented him with an elegant wall
mirror and Mr.. Charles B. Slade with q
Webster's unabridged and stand, both of
them useful as well as ornamental.
On Sunday morning next MIR. and Mrs.
Donaldson win leave Chicago, arriving
here in the evening, when another present,
procured by his friends of the Rock Island
House, awaits him, which the ARGUS is
not at liberty to give away at present.
1t will be in keeping, however. with the
presents already bestowed. Rarely, in
deed. do the newly welded embark for
more suspicious voyage than have Mr.. and
Mrs. Donaldson.
Delicacies for the holidays, at w. H.
Beams.
For choice holiday candies call at Fred
Krell's.
Bengston sells toilet soap at lowest
prices.
Dress goods for holiday presents, Hoff-
master displays the choicest line at lowest
prices.
Go to E. w. Spencer for first class plat
cd ware of every description
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
sweeping Reduction in the Price of Books.

r. Champion is selling the genuine
Chatterbox for fifty cents; dry-goods store
price, sixty-eight cents. Forty standard
poems aud novelists for 50 cents, the vol
umes containing from 500 to 500 pages.
The Red Line British Poets, now, side
stamp and gilt edges. So cents; dry goods
price So cents. Macaulay's History of
England, five volumes, $3.50; dry-goods
price, $1.88, Aunt Louisas large, color
ed toy book, two for 25 cents, one-half the
usual price. Handy Volume Shakespeare
ID volumes in neat case, 81. 25, dry-goods
price $4.87. A pocket dictionary of 800
pages for 10 cents. Charles Dickens
complete works, 15 volumes. illustrated,
good edition. $3.50, publishers price
$15 Call early and secure some of these
bargains, as the su eply is limited Any
books in stock can be had at from 90 to
so per cent discount.
dee 1856
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
Cocoanuts. at Hawley d Hills.

Almost anything you can ask for in holi
day goods. at KrelPs old stand.
Genuine hand sewed shoes that are guar
anteed, at E. Turner's.
Childrens cloaks, reduced in prices to
close the season, at Hoffmaster's.
Spencer has table and pocket cutlery of
elegant design. Call and see his mammoth
stock,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
Personal.

This evening Mr.. j. NJ. and Mrs. Blu
ford will start for Chicago for short hol
iday visit with their daughter, Mrs. r. r
Cable.
Among those who attended the Donald
son-Conway wedding were Mr.. George M
and Mrs. Conway, of Dubuque, who re
turned home last evening.
Messrs. Samuel and James King, former
Rock Island county boys, have arrived in
town to spend the holidays with old-time
friends. -s4e--
Mr.. Sam Heagy, of Hampton, was in
cluded in the list of ARGUS callers yester-
day.
Miss Lerean, daughter of Mr.. L. j. Levi,
is visiting at St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mr.. Adam Weisner and family have
gone east for visit with relatives in Lewis
county, New York.
Mr.. j. r. Johnston is still a disconsolate
grass widower, having received word from
Mrs. Johnston that before coming home
she is likely to visit her brother in Chero-
kee county, Northwestern Iowa.
Good morning Mayor Carse," sang out
a familiar voice this morning on Second
avenue, as County Treasurer Fleming was
encountered. The aforesaid voice belonged
to Mr.. Fred Heath, formerly citizen. of
Rock Island and bookkeeper for B. ID. Blu
ford & Co., but now prosperous farmer
in sheldon Iowa, who is in town to-day
exchanging the compliments of the season
with his numerous friends.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
Geo Lusk, Boston; E w Miller, Buffalo
Prairie; G G Osborn, Miss WooIley, Chi
cago; Geo Sohle1ter, Bellerue; r Wyman,
Des Moines; L L Hollis, Chicago;
81 H Norton, Binghamton; G S
Carnes Chicago; ] w Champion, Des
Moines; J ] Record, Ella Record, Aaron
Hall, Woodward; j A Roche, West Branch;
Edward Smith, Avoca; j r Duncan and
family, Jefferson, Iowa; w B Bluek, Lou
isville; NJ r Coryea, Beardstown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

Ladies satchels, at Taylor 81 Philleo's
Slippers for boys at Carse 81 Reticker's
Ladies silk mitts 81, at Hoffmasters.
Some very choice candies, for the Holt
days, at w. Ell. Beans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

Opera glasses, at Taylor g. Philleo's.
For monograms and all kinds of engrav-
ing, call at J. Ramser's.
When in need of boots or shoes of any
kind and quality, be sure and call at E
Turner's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
Malaga grapes, at Hawley & Hills.

Malaga grapes, at HaWley q HITS.
Bulk perfumeries. cheapest. at Beng.
stons.
Anything the heart can wish for in the
candy line, also Christmas tree ornaments,
at Fred Krell's
The finest line of silk and linen handker
chiefs, at Hoffmasters
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

Messrs. West & Co., who have succeed.
ed Ed McGraw in the livery business, are
now prepared to furnish good rigs at rea
sonable figures. Give them call.
Dec13-d10t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

A grand tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at O. F. Soper's, No. 100
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
Oct 1856

Slippers for children at Carse s. Retick-
er's.
Underwear, reduced to close stock, at
Hoffmasters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Miss Zeis has an elegant stock of MILL
merry goods which were purchased ex-
pressly for the holiday trade. 18-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
TRINITY ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies of Trinity church are to be
congratulated upon the superior amateur
entertainment provided by them last even
ing in Turner Hall, which was attended by
as many people as could be comfortably
provided for In the farce Betsy Baker
the latent histrionie talent of several mem
bers of the society found full scope and for
professionals they did surprisingly
well. The cast included Mr.. Adair Plea
SAINTS, as ''Marmaduke Mouser" (the part
of Mrs. Mouser being finely sustained by
Miss Anna Buford;) Mr.. Osborn Curtis as
.sCrummy" and Mrs. w. T. Cell as Betsy
Baker" Immediately following this there
was an agreeable coffee and
doughnut' intermission. succeeded
by the popular burlesque place
Aux Danes" the principal characters be-
ing impersonated by Mrs. Gen. Hoffman,
Lady Macbeth" MRS. J. f. Bell, Juliet;
Miss Belle Peasants, 'tOphella" and Mrs.
w. T. Call as "Portia." The acting in
this piece, as in the other, was of great
excellence and proved quite surprise, as
well as pleasure, to all those in attendance.
The bazaar, where all manner of Christ
mas gifts were on sale, was literally pat
ronized and the ladies felt abundantly
repaid for their consolidated endeavor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
HAND sEWEp SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
lemen is at Carse Sc Reticker's. 10dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

Very nice celery, at Hawley & Hills.
Bengston's drug store for fine perfum-
cries.
Fred Krells is the place for both old
and young to buy candies.
Holiday slippers, no fancy prices, at E.
Turner's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
Carse & Reticker's.

Gents slippers at Carse & Reticker's.
Gold and silver watches, jewelry and
plated ware, sold very cheap, at J. Ram
ser's.
Misses slippers at Carse & Retickers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

E. L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
A SPLENDID PARTY.

Everybody who had the pleasure of at
| tending the invitation party last evening
of the Rodman Rifles at the Armory. is
most emphatic to-day in expressions of
commentator. In fact one gentleman
who attended assured an ARGUS represent
alive to-day that, all things considered. it
was the most pleasant one he ever attend
ed in this city. The commissioned officers
were represented by Lieutenant G. G. Car
ter. who looked carefully after the comfort
and pleasure of the guests generally.
About forty couples, in all, were in attend
ance. Dancing, to the inspiring strains
of Biehl's orchestra, began about 10 o'clock
and ended in time for the merry makers
to snatch a few hours of sleep
before graphing with the practical bread
and butter problems of to-day. Shortly
before midnight "all hands" adjourned to
Turner Hall, where bountiful repast.
prepared by the ladies of Trinity
church, was in readiness for them. After
supper dancing was resumed and kept up
till all were satisfied, when the "home
base" was the objective point.
If the future parties of the Rodman Ri
fies shall be as satisfactorily conducted as
was that of last evening, and there is
every reason to expect that they will be,
the company will have won a reputation
as entertainers unsurpassed by that of any
other military company in the state.
Fresh nuts of all kinds, at Hawley 81
Hills.
Henry Krell has very fine display of
holiday goods.
Slippers slippers, slippers, at Olson's.
Neck chains, at win r. Johnson's.
Picture frames, at Taylor s. Philleo's.
Diagonal dolmans, cheap at Hoffmas
ter's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22

Slippers for ladies at Carse & Reflex
er's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-22
HARp GOAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf