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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
SAVED PROM DROWNING.

On Christmas day as Charles Banes and
others of about his age were skating upon
insecure ice broke through, and was in i'm
minent peril of his life until rescued by
Banes. The high temperature which pre-
vailed from Sunday last to Wednesday
evening rotted Gas it is called the ice badly
in many places, and thus far the weather
has not been cold enough to inspire the
same feeling of security which existed be-
fore the thaw. For the present, therefore,
boys cannot be too careful about skating
on ice which covers water deep enough to
drown them if they once broke through.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
MISSION EnTERrAINMENT.

Last evening Trinity church was well
filed with the Mission children and their
friends for the enjoyment of their annual
Christmas festival The beautiful Christ
mas decorations, (which had been put in
place under the supervision of Miss Lucy
Cable,) were left up for last evening and
added not little TO the general interest
taken in the exercises. The chancel deco
rations, in green and white, were at once
beautiful and in good taste. The window
design was in three gothic panels, with
ground work of white cloth bordered with
evergreen, each surmounted with cross
and the whole with the words "Christ is
born to-day"
The exercises, which were generally
supervised by Miss Cable, consisted of the
singing of Christmas carols by the children
and an interesting and appropriate ad-
dress by the rector, Rev. A. B. Allen. The
magic lantern exhibition was highly sue
cessful and entertained the little ones. won
derfully In fact it was hard to determine
whether the little folks, or their elders
were the most thoroughly pleased. The
distribution of Christmas gifts to the child
rem closed one of the most pleasant in our
long line of Sunday school Christmas fes-
rivals and showed what can be done for the
children, (although at considerable labor
and expense,) by those whose lives are de-
voted to good works
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
FIREsIENs' BANQUET.

In acknowledgment of past courtesies,
including permission to occupy its house,
Buford Hose company will tender Phoenix
Hose company complimentary banquet
Tomorrow night at the house of the latter.
Those who know aught of the Buford
boys need have no further assurance that
the feast viii be gotten up in number one
style and that as hosts they will fill the
billin every particular. The gathering
viii be one of the most pleasant In our fire
department annals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29

At meeting of general managers and
general freight agents of the Western
roads held yesterday, for the readjust-
ment of lumber rates. and the formation
of pool on business to the Missouri
river points, Mr.. Odds, of the Missouri Pa
cific. submitted his report fixing his rate
as follows: From st. Louis to Missouri
river points cents less than the agreed
rate from Chicago; from Hannibal, 6 cents
less; from Burlington, 5 cents less; from
Rock Island, cents less; and from Gin
ton, cents less. The rate from Chicago
to Missouri river points is to be 1S2 cents,
upon which all other rates must be based.
The rates from Eau Claire. Wis, is to be
cents above the Chicago rate. Mr.. Olds'
award gives general satisfaction, and the
roads think that the new rates will be
maintained by all the lines. They go into
effect January L. 1t was decided, after
the discussion of several plans to make
no effort to fern a new pool, but to wait
until it could be demonstrated whether the
new rates cannot be maintained without
any pooling agreement. Mr.. j. c. Nc
Mullen, of the Alton, was unanimously
elected as arbitrator, to whom all matters
of dispute shall be submitted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
LATE RAILROAD NEWS.

Mr.. II. FL. Porter, who has returned
from New York, says the consolidation OF
the Northwestern and Omaha roads under
one management was contemplated long
before the war began. Mr.. Vanderbilt has
probably no controlling interest, but he
and others hold majority of the stock
in the interest of the Northwestern. Mr..
Porter says he resigned voluntarily, his
term not having expired. All contracts
between the Omaha road, the Rock Island
and Illinois Central roads will be observed.
The Illinois Central will still reach Omaha
by that road, the contract being good for
five years, and the Rock Island road has q
reciprocal contract for a hundred years,
by which it gets to st. Paul over the
Omaha's tracks, aud the Omaha road gets
to Minneapolis over the Rock Islands
tracks. The prospects of the road are
now excellent, and the peace is likely to
be long one.
Members of the Western TrunS Line
Passenger Association say it will probably
disband in the spring. having accomplished
the purpose for which it was organized
namely, TO break up the commission bust
ness and brokerage in connection with the
emigrant business from steamship.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29

thoroughly soaked with linseed oil and
spontaneous combustion is undoubtedI,
the cause of that which might have beon :.
severe fire
The following named ladies will receive
calls at the residence of Mrs. w. II Nm
house on New Years day: Mrs. w II
Hillhouse, Mrs. w. :. Mack, Mrs. NJ w
Dunn, Mrs. A. b. Dick, Mrs. F. G. Allan
Mrs. f. IL. Sleight, Mrs B. c. Keator and
Mrs. F. G. Gould. MIS-. S. II. VeIie will
also receive callers with the folIowiro
ladies to assist: Mrs. Me. Cadv NJ
Albert Vinton, Davenport and Misses
Alice and May Weber, Jennie and Liuio
Dunn, Emma Chapman, Carrie Warner
Mabel Cady and Grace Velie
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
A LIVE CORPSE.

Moline Temple, No. 81, U. DAT .,
their meeting last evening decided nv .
unanimous vote to retain their charter 7,
Is now evident that they are enthused will,
new vine and are determined to live and
from reports received last evening ,bo
prospects are good for Reorganization NJ
the grand temple. Milan, Cambridgo
Rock Island and Rock Falls temples bavs
been communicated with and are all any
ious that the same should be done at 90
early date as practicable, aud all expressed
themselves ready to send delegates Now
if this is done and the temple finds them
selves with head, they will soon regao
what they have lost during the past few
months. The treasury of Moline temple
is in good condition, and at their meet
ing last evening money was drawn on the
treasury for another quarters rent in adj
vance, which does not look like they in
tended an immediate death Az the nomi
nation and election of officers could not
take place on the same night, special
meeting will probably be called for tba,
purpose The fact was demonstrated that
they are very live corpse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29

injured seriously, in what manner was not
stated, but that when the doctor reached
him he found that although his leg was
dreadfully infiamed it would not be neces-
sary to resort to amputation. The in
iured man 1t is understood, is a son of the
Mr.. and Hartman who were killed by the
cars few weeks ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
ACCIDENT Ar REYNOLDS.

Yesterday afternoon DIR. Huyett .of
Milan, was called for in great haste to go
out to Reynolds to amputate the leg of a
man, no particulars being given. This
morning the ARGUS learned that Rey-
nold's farmer named Hartman had been
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29

said to be one of the most thrilling
plays of the distinctively western type
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

f. L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-29

ever produced, will hold the boards at
Harper's Theatre on Wednesday evening
next, Jan. 3. The ARGUS will refer to
this play more at length hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-02

shiny beaver hat He regards himself as acitzen Of
New York, and Will hereafter exercise the right OF
suffrage as such, though he says he has never
voted put twice In his life, once for Buchanan for
President and once for Palmer as Governor OF ILL.,
nolS The first one was mistake and the latter a
tiunder, as Palmer afterwards turned out to be a
ington, he smilingly said that he should probably
Visit IL oftener IL a democratic admit nistration
came into power for he would not then be charged
every time he made visit TO the capital with
being there TO secure appointments or to advise
the administration
MERE MENTION.
Mr.. ID. W. Bartlett, American secretary to the
Chinese embassy, and his family, are among the
arrivals this week at Congress Hall from Wash
ington.
District Attorney Corkhill e5corting Clara Louise
Kellogg in magnificent landau on Union ave-
nue., was among the sights on the drive last even
ing.
Hon. Dennis F. Murphy and family, OF Washing
Ton, leave on Monday for Philadelphia.
MI Joseph Pulitzer, editor OF the ST. Louis Post
DtShHtch, who married the beautiful Miss Davis,
Oh ashlnSton, IS passing the season here.
Il. u wight, Washington correspondent of the
Gnlcago Tribune, was registered at that popular
washington house, the Clarendon, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Nailor have left Saratoga
Tor Canada and the White Mountains.
Mr. and Mrs w. B. Shaw. OF Washington, have
spent the week at the Grand Union, and leave to-
morrow for the CatSkiII m JuntalnS.
George Alfred Townsend, the well-known cores
pondent. has just returned from Europe, and is
resting here for a week or tHO.
Judge and Mrs. 1yner, Tucn improved In health
are here at the close o: the SEASON.
Gov. Ii. II. Wells AM Mrs Wells who have been
here for month, will return ID " aShingtOn about
September TO-
George F. Schafer and Mrs. S,hafer and " William
and Wife are closing their summer trip here.
Rev. DR.. Newman preached here last sunday
Printed placards announced 1t all over town. and
added, general Grant VIII be present" Miss Eva
Mills sang in the choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-02

Drowned. Here all comparisons must stop. one
vas full OF life and all gush and sparkle,
while the other looked dragged out; the fresh one
had spent the summer In a quiet nook with no
men around, only when they were convenient
sensible girl, and the other had been at Newport
and Saratoga.
One can see q great difference, too, within the
last few days, in the number or eQuipages on the
avenue and IN the park, Figures that were famil-
lar before the summer opened have returned
There they are in dog-cart or some other vehicle
jogging along In the old fashion, and the old
habit some OF them have OF appearing sew
eral times day IN different turnouts
still holds. Many OF the houses that have been
closed during the last three months have signs OF
life In them. Most OF those who have returned are
OF those who have been IN the mountain resorts,
which are becoming too cool for comfort large
number OF cottagers at Long Branch and elSew here
have also abandoned their summer houses The
society people a. Newport are still In a round Of
gaiety. which will be kept up until after the PreS
dents visit is out, and indeed, until the last mo-
ment They always are late, there. returning 10
town. When they do come they are completely
dragged out. The interval between their return
and the opening or the winter season OF gatety is
used In drawing breath and getting rest They
would die, else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-02
A Defense Tint Conv,cts.

The claim OF Dorsey 4 Co.'s lawyers is that their
clients helped The government by robbing it. A
self-sustalning postal department, with an en-
cient mail service, gives the lie to this nominal
and criminal defense.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
WOnen's Dress.

The brave and uncompromising sold
Ter of dress reform speaks this month
under the heading of "Heredity-How
Improved She deals several severe
blows at conservative strongholds, but
they are quite well deserved. She gives
Fletcher & Co. dig under the short
ribs for catering so much to Fashion.
1t is QUO editorial opinion that all the
parties she names compromise quite
too generously with the queens of
Fashion However, as a half loaf is
better than none, We are glad to see
the halfway measures of Frost, Fetch
er, Smith and others succeed.
Mrs. Tillotson is the very one to start
an establishment advocating the equip
ping according to the extreme rules of
radical reform. If she will only do so
she shall have our support and we have
no doubt that there are enough heroic
women in the United States, with its
30, 100000 population to give material
support to one such esta Slishment.
Will our brave correspondent inaugrate
such a movement.-Dr. Foote'S Health
Monthly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

GIVE the children a gardenl Choose
a convenient narrow little border I'M
shaded by trees and unrobbed by roots,
yet not far from the shade, the play
house, the see-saw, and the swing.
Show them how you plant onions, let
tuce, dwarf peas-things that will soon
show their charming green and growth
to the impatient, expectant little Won
derers, and which will soon have real
value, either for meals or for gifts. Let
them initiate in their own ground
having little spade, or hoe, or a
large spoon to move the soil with, and
don't forget to 60 along to see how
they have cleaned these and hung
them up so as to keep bright and
pleasant to use again. Later show
how you hoe and weed, and give some
petunias or phloxes or other flowers to
be set here and there between the
early plants, to make the garden gay
the season through. Nothing better
can be done to secure to children a
happy life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
He Made the Wrong Fur Fly.

Avery excited colered brother hunted
up an officer patrollipg Baxter street
yesterday and said that he had long
borne the abuse of lnan of his color,
who was then in 1ouse on the next
block, and added: 81 doan' want to
broks the law, but the time has arrove
when | mus crush dat pusson to
de Dust"
"if l catch you fighting | shall have
to take you down." replied the officer.
81 can't help it sah-can't help it, no
how. If dat pusson makes his disappear
ance on de street while Pm aroun' de
fur am gwine to fly, if / die for it! He's
slandered me an lied about me. lie
gwine to k.rush him same rs you would
tiger The officer passed on to the
end of his beat and returned to find
the crusher with his back to the fence
and a woman lending him wet rag
to bind his head up.
Lets see? You are the man who
was going to crush some one?" observed
the officer.
aspects are"
"Did he come outf"
-'He did,"
"Did the fur fly"
"Deei IL did, but the trouble was
dat it was de wrong furW
"Well, what are you going to do
now"
Size gwine to git healed up an lick his
brudder-in-law! Pour on some mo- wa
ter missus' for dis ole head begins to
swim again"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
Vegetable or Mineral

A physician writing to journal of medicine
not long ago, proclaimed against the use of min
era poisons in curing diseases on the ground
that in ninety nine cases out of hundred more
mischief than benefit was the result. In his
practice he dispensed entirely with the use of
mercury, etc, and attributed his success mainly
70 his prescribing vegetable and herb medicines
only. IN the face of these facts, every invalid
should take warning. Tone up the system and
give strength to the various organs OF lite by
using such remedy as DR.. Guysotts Yellow
Dock ard Sarsaparilla It's soothing and re-
freshing intuence will drive away all physical
and mental distress. 1t is especially strengthen
ing to the urinary and digestive organs. A single
bottle win prove its merit. 1t is very peasant to
take
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

Mr.. Henry Edmunds, of Charlotte,
Va, had large red hound named
Bose that one day caught rabbit in
the field where they were cutting
wheat, and swallowed it without biting
it. 1t killed the dog. The rabbit
scratched out. The two lessons incul.
Gated by this narration are; First, that
greed is likely to be followed by dis
aster; and, secondly, that truth, OF
som kinds, is stranger than fiction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
Eighty.one Miles in Eighty-threc min
Philadelphia Record.

The fartest time ever made by n
train of three cars, in this country, WAS
made on last Saturday afternoon, when
a party of journalists from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and other places were
whirled to Cape May, over the West
Jersey railroad. The trip Of eighty
one and half miles was accomplished
in eighty-three and a half minutes.
The run to Melville, of forty-o one miles,
WIS made in forty-two inmates. Many
Cf the miles, especially after Milford
was passed, were covered in less than
fifty seconds. The engine accomplish
ing this work was No. 90, in charge of
Harry Reinhart. This trip formally
opened the season at the Cape,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

MENsMAss PErroNIzEo BEEF ToNIo, the only
preparation of beet containing its entire nutritious;
properties Ii is not mere stmulant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood max ting.
force generating and sustaining properties,
invaluable for INDIGESTION DYSPEPSIA, erv Gus,
prostration, and all forms of general debility also,
in all enteebled conditions, whether the result of
exhaustion, nervous prostraton, ovcr.work. or
acute disease, particularly if resulting from pull
monary complaints. Caswe, Hazard l. Co.
Proprietors, New York Sold by druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
RhEU MATIsM.

There has been no medicine for Rheumatism
ever introduced that equals Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy. 1t is as sure TO cure ss the seasons are
to follow one another. Many of our prominent
men here in public life have used it with
great success. We unhestatingly recommend It,
- |ashingtoa Guy Republican.
Sold at all drug stores. Price one dollar. Six
bottles for five atlars. Write for free circular To
the proprietor, MR.. X. lelpenstiue, druggist
Washington, d. c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
Rubbing IL Out.

The editor of the Courier, Mr.. w. f
Cook, was seized a few mornings age
by terrible pain in the left shoulder
and neck. Having been favorably i'm.
pressed for some time with the virtue
of an article recommended for al
sudden pains, and especially rheuma.
tism, we rubbed the offending part, and
in less time than we write it, relie
came. That article is st. Jacobs OIL
Cdnajoharie (N. ~ Courier.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

EVERY HOME should contain Eilerts Ex-
remedy will cure Colds, Coughs Group, Catarrh,
c consumption and Bronchial complaints. Com
mon Colds neglected are the cause Of half the
deaths. Don't wait for sickness to come, but this
day take home bottle of Eilert's Extract OF Tar
and Wild Cherry; it may save the life Of loved
one, when delay would be death. Sold by drug
ri Is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

The ladies', misses, ohildrens', boys,
and youths, fine shoes at JAMES NOR
CANS, $50 and 3SS East Water st.
Milwaukee, are marked at very low
prices, He invites an inspection of his
splendid stock Of Dress Goods, Silks,
Linens. Millinery. Hosiery eic
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDER pre-
vents disease, purifes the blood improves the
appetite, gives a smooth glossy coat of hair and
keeps the animal in good condition. 1t cures
Distemper. Coughs, Colds, Fevers and diseases to
which Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and Poultry
are subject; should be used by all owning or hay-
ing care Of horses stock. Sold by druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
DO Not Reduce the system

In the spring Of the year by taking such blood
purifiers as iodide of potassium and syrup Of
Sarsaparilla, sassafras bark, corrosive sublimatc
and arsenic, but take Aliens Iron Tonic Bit
ters," which is not only the finest blood purifier
in existence but it at the same time invigorates
the liver, aids digestion, enriches the blood and
builds up and tones the whole system. It's the
best. j p. Allen, Druggist, sole manufacturer,
st. Paul, MINI.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11
THREW AWAY HER sUPPOKT.
Err

DR.. PrERcE;-A neighbor of ours suffering
from female weakness" which the doctors told
her could not be cured without a supporter
After considerable persuasion my wife induced
her TO try your "Favorite Prescription After
using one bottle she threw away the supporter
and did large washing, which she had not done
in two years before. JAMES MILLER.
z246 Jacob Street, Wheeling, w. Va.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

49, preparation for the cure or relief OF
rheumatism, and that II was the only
thing used among professional people Tor that
distressing complaint He took bottles uf 1t win
him whenever he went travelling. ana would
not be without II, and knew that II wasVcry poru-
lar with a number of members OF his own com.
pnny. The foregoing, from the Brooklyn N. y
Td0le recalls TO our mind nh item wherein the
editor of the Cairo tIli) Ere,inq Sui, in pnylnga
tribute to the enterprise of the st. Louis Io9 DIS
patch and expressing his sorrow ut the loss by
lire which the latter paper sustained, says: 1T
whole Office was Knocked into ten Thousand
picccs-all except the ST.. JACOBS OH advertise
mcnt, which was mcrcifilly preserved" The
closing remarks in the above and the following
incident are a true index of the uncxampled
popularity the Great German Remedy enjoys
everywhere: At n st. Louis theatre recently
whilst the play was in progress, e.of the lazy
performers met with n painful mishap, when
quite disabled her The hero ofthc piece, equal
TO the emergency, called out to one OF the ushers
TO bring 4 bottle Of ST.. JAooBs OIL quickly
The thuadcring applause throughout the entire
house " hich promptly followed this happy suf-
gcslion was mn unmistakable proof OF the iact
that the audience :" had been there themselves,
ms the expression goes, and experienced The ben
Gifts of this wonderful article.
Mr.. Charles A. Whitney, advertising agent OF
Park Garden, Providence. r. l., writes: For
three years had infiammalory rheumatism III
my right hip and knee. l employed many noted
physicians, and tried numerous remedies for the
ailinent, but found nothing to help me until
used the Great German Helnedy, ST. JACOBS on,
which cured mcatonce. .amnow entirely we'll"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

Several new motors for polling
horse-cars are being invented. They
are really not needed. If you want to
make horse-car travel fast 81 gnal the
driver that you want to get on board.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

Sufferers from weakness.
lassitude, thin blood, sallow
complexion, malaria, ner-
vousness, loss of tone in the
muscles or digestive organs,
stiff joints, pain in the back,
or kidney diseases, torpid or
inactive liver, will find
Browns Iron BIrTERs a
reliable and cffectual cure
for same. Sold at sI,oo a
bottle by all dealers in medi-
cine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-11

young man sgaing himself j. l.. D., writes
as follows: six months ago felt all broke up,
was very nervous The least excitement
caused my heart to thump like an engine; at
other times it ceased beating altogether. also
had dyspepsia bad, sud at night was very rest
less, and had disturbing dreams My whole sys-
tenn seemed out Of fix, and pimples and sores
troubled me greatly. ] was advised by drug
gist to try DR.. g uYsott's Yellow Dock and sar-
saparilla. 1t has restored me ts perfect health