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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest psrlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove il the market
For sale at W. A. Swiler & Bro
Nov2S-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11

A grand Tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. F. Soper's, Nos 100
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11
THE WESTMINSTER.

For soft coal there is no stove surpasses
the Westminster. They have been in use
in this vicinity for many years and are
considered the best by all who have used
them. For sale at W. A. Swiler 81 Bro
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11
NOTICE.

Special meeting of the Rock Island Liq-
uor Dealers association tomorrow after
noon at $50 p. m. Business of impor-
lance. AUG. FL. Lift,
President
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-11
HAND sEwED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
1emen is at Carse 81 Reticker's 10-dtf
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
WEST WASHINGTON.

Our stake-net fishermen arc speaking Just
now In anything but complimentary torms OF
the Signal Corps, the cause OF these express
sioDs OF their opinion being due TO the freshet
in the river on Friday and saturday last
which took them perfectly by surprise, no In
timaiion whatever having been given OF the
Besides tho loss OF at least five days fishing,
II is estimated that $4,000 damages, at tho
lowest calculation, has been done to the nets,
which damage might very easily have boon
prevented had only two hours notice OF the
rise been given by the Signal Corps from any
Of its stations up the river, In which time tho
nets could have all been removed.
AT meeting of the Young Peoples Union OF
the Methodist Protestant Church OF West
Washington, held ON Friday evening last, the
Rev. II. II. Coulbourne; vice-president, Miss
Lou Cox; secretary, Bruce Southerland;
treasurer, W. Claude Barrett; librarian, Miss
Mollie. Wheatley; organist, Miss Hettie
Cathell.
The Band of Hope had n very Interesting
meeting on Saturday afternoon, at which
eight new members were admitted to the
order.
Mr.. John II. smoot ir,, and family, who
have been spending the winter in Aiken, s. c.,
returned home last week.
The beautiful weather yesterday drew out
very largo attendance at the meeting OF the
Womens Evangelical Union Temperance AS
sociation held at Dashaway Hail. Mcsdames
Chambers, Underwood and harvard made OK
cellent addresses, and several slgners TO the
pledge came forward.
About 500 persons attended the baptizlng in
Rock Creek yesterday afternoon. near pierce's
mill, and quite n number were baptized.
About z 80 Saturday evening George W. Pas
coe, baker, went to the clearinghouse of
George W. Caton, No. 1913 Thlrty-soc ond
street, for the purpose Of collecting bill, and
an alteration ensuing, Pascoe knocked Cation
down and beat him severely, breaking one OF
his ribs and otherwise seriously injuring
him. Pascoe was arrested and carried TO the
Police Court this morning, but Caton's In
jurles were too severe TO permit his being
present, and the CASE was continued.
About $50 last night horse driven to n
buggy in which was MIR. Wash Nailor and a
friend, became frightened near the CollegI
pond, on the NJ street road. and ran away at
full speed, coming in contact with buggy
driven by Mr.. Dugan, by which one of the
wheels of Mr.. Dugan's buggy was wrenched
of, both front wheels OF Mr.. Majors buggy
completely demolished, Mr.. Nailor and friend
thrown to the ground and badly bruised, al
though not seriously injured, and the fine
horse Of Mr.. Nailor badly injured, II not en-
tirely ruined.
Boat Boyer, with $3.50 bushels OF wheat, to
J. G.. and j. NJ. Waters, and ten others, with
coal, limestone, ties, &C., arrived by canal
since last report on Saturday.
No transactions on Change to-day.
High tide at 40 this p. m. and 7 :05 a. m.
tomorrow, 2d inst.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Metropolitan NJ. +. Church Sunday
Service,

The audience was larger than usual. Rev.
Thomas Mitchell, of Brooklyn, N. Y, preached
at IL o'clock a. m. and Rev. r. N. Baer at night.
The new organist, Mr. Sparks, was in his
place and acquitted himself admirably. The
time-honored scriptural method of congrega-
tional singing is likely to prevail In this
church. DR.. McCabe Is to have charge of the
services next Sabbath at IL a. m. and and
z :45 pm. This will be preliminary to tho
jubilee service, which will be arranged for
at future date and Will last seven days.
Bishop Simpson will preside at that SERVICE
The former pastors, with the exception of DR..
Thomas Eddy, deceased, will be present and
participate in the exercises. Many prominent
clergymen and laymen from all parts of the
country Will be here. General Grant VIII be
IN the "Presidents pew" committee was
selected at the Fourth Quarterly Conference
OF last year TO make up the programme for this
occasion, and they Will doubtless have good
one. The probabilities now are that Bishop
Simpson, DR.. Dehass and DR.. Newman Will all
preach on the Sabbath of this great occasion,
but the programme when issued Will furnish
the facts; until then we shall simply antici-
pate the coming event as the greatest In the
history of Washington Methodism. The
church is TO be congratulated on their appar
ent tendency toward congregational singing
Nothing short OF this can insure the future
spiritual prosperity of tho society. Early
Methodism did as much with her singing as
by her preaching. Many a heart has been
moved Godward by song, that was not reached
by the sermon. Singing In church should
have some higher object than the mere enter
tainment Of the people; 1t should be part Of
divine worship and all should sing.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
The Police Court Lawyers. .

The lawyers lot is not always a happy one.
Especially is this the case with many OF the
able barristers who practice before the Police
Court. 1t not unfrequently happens that eli
ent will promise his attorney So, $40, or per-
haps S15 to defend him, and whom the case is
tried and the defendant acquitted he will
probably coolly say to the attorney, "Come,
old boy, and let's take n drink" and then as
coolly say that he Will see him later about the
fee, &c. or course there is no redress for the
lawyer, and he Just has to let his client go his
way. Some of the Police Court lawyers, rather
than permit man 10 have his case heard
without the aid of legal talent to defend him,
will give his services for fifty cents or a dollar.
Indeed, 1t is related of one attorney that he
defended man recently for twenty-five cents,
and then took the money and set up the
drinks. OF course all Police Court lawyers
are not cheap, but this instance Is related to
have to come sometimes.
There are many Police Court lawyers, how
ever, who are slow as any other class OF their
profession to lower their dignity by accepting
small fees.
Avery funny little Incident occurred In front
Attorney Guy H. Thompson was employed by
German peddler. 40 had been arrested for
selling goods without a license, to defend him,
in consideration of the fee of five dollars. Guy
made splendid argument for his client, and
succeeded in securing his release. The law
yer and peddler walked out of the court
room together, and when the sidewalk was
reached Guy asked for his money. The ped
dler said he had no money with which to pay
him. Guy insisted that the peddler promised
him fee, and the peddler just as stoutly
denied it. saying that he hadn't sold anything
during the day and did not, In consequence,
have penny. One Of the lawyers in the crowd
suggested to the peddler to give Thompson a
pair of suspenders or pair OF socks. At this
suggestion the peddler looked savage, and
said that his suspenders cost twelve and fif-
teen cents and his socks six cents q pair, and
therefore he could not afford to give away ar
ticles Of such value. He pulled from his pack
long pair of shoestrings, and, holding them
the of hvstapdara said pi
you these" and then dashed off down the
street amid the roar of laug ghter that emanated
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
BARNUM'S SHOW.
The Great street Parade To-day

Barnum's great show in all its gorgeousness
paraded this morning, and such q magnificent
display was never before witnessed In this or
any other city. Tho streets were literally
alive with people. The small boy, with his
book or books carefully concealed in his
trousers leg, was there; so was the dignined
Senator and Representative; so was the Cabi-
net officer: so was the preacher and priest,
and, to tell the truth, SO was everybody. 1t
turned out to greet the greatest show on earth.
The most attractive features of the parade
were the open cages containing the lions,
hyenss, leopards, wolves and snakes. In each
of these cages there was a man, who appeared
to have perfect control over the vicious look
ing animals. The small boy lowered around
these cages, and took n deep interest in the
movements OF the animals. Following came
open cages with polar bears and sea lions,
n rhinoceros, n hippopotamus and other at
fractions. Altogether, the display was one of
the best ever seen in Washington and merits
the commendation that has been accorded In
other cities.
The great show opened to-day at 1 o'clock.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
A. G. SoTELDo'S TRIAL
Set Down for the First Monday In

The motion for continuance In the case Of A.
G. soteldo, indicted for the murder OF his
brother, A. NJ. soteldo, and assault with intent
TO kill Clarepce NJ. Barton, was heard by JUS
tice wylie in the Criminal Court this morning.
The grounds on which the motion is based,
the absence Of important witnesses, has al
ready appeared in THE CRITIC.
District Attorney Corkhill said that there
was no disposition to crowd the case, but
there were reasons why there should be q
speedy trial. The testimony OF Mr.. Clemenis
was only hearsay, and as TO the examination
of the room where the shooting took place,
that could be proven by others. He had made
more minute examination OF the details Of
this case than any other since he came into
office. He did not know whero Mr.. Farden
could be found, and his testimony was no
more than could be otherwise presented.
There were but three persons in the room
when the occurrence took place.
Colonel Christy said 1t was evident that the
District-Attorney had not duly considered the
case. They could show that six shots were
fired and two of them went Into Mr.. Barton,
and that under the circumstances they had
indicted the wrong man for the murder OF Mr..
Soteldo. He was perfectly willing that the
trial should be set down for the first Monday
In June.
The Court made an order to that effect.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01

EUtTOT Ut TIC LItHEHU
There Is, perhaps, no locality In Washington
better adapted naturally and artiicially for
the location of the proposed Union depot than
that contiguous TO the Baltimore Potomac
Railroad tunnel, which Is in Southeast Wash
ington, This site embraces many good
features not to be found in others now under
consideration, among which are the facts
that IL is tho terminus OF tho Washington X
Georgetown streetcars and Herdics; the Ana
costa line, which connects with two other
lines, passes directly by IL, and the Metro
politan line by extending Its road few
squares could terminate at this point. In ad-
dition TO streetcar facilities the site is almost
contiguous to good river front. Virginia
connections could be made by way of Water
street, while steamboat lines, by building a
public wharf near the site, could mako easy
connections with trains from all points, II is
understood a prominent stakeholder In one
Of the roads Is deyoting some time 10 this
site with view 10 recommending its adop-
ton. The reasons why this sito should be
adopted are many and obvious. Il. W.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
AMUSEMENTS.
ga Child of the state..,

The Hoey- -Hardie Company, a very widely
the National Theatre this evening, In George
Hoey's interesting and romantic drama of ga
Child of the State" Though familiar to our
hearty welcome. The Buffalo Express of
March % says. 'sMuch has been said of this
charming drama and the sterling company
that play 1t. The performance last night sur
passed even our highest expectations. 1t pos
sesses an intense interest throughout that is
very fascinating. There is n finish and power
in every ecene and act that can only
spring from the hand of master. The
climaxes are ranged in such smooth
and gradual way that they break upon the au-
dience with the force Of thunderbolt. Tho
play is dignified and concise in dialogue, and
the essence of truth and humor In sentiment.
1t may bc pronounced, without qualification
Of exaggeration, the finest drama that has been
placed upon the stage in modern times. Tho
cast is admirable in its entirety" Friday
evening Hoey's new drama, "a Priests Vow,"
will be presented here for the first time. The
plot is original and effective, with no relaxa-
Messrs. Hoey & Hardie challenge public opin-
ion, the clergy in particular, to say that this
drama is not a companion play to "Richelieu"
in support Of the church.
FOrd's Opera House.
Tonight Anthony & Ellis famous ideal
"Uncle Toms Cabin combination opens at
Ford's opera-House. The Siberian blood
!. hounds, the colored troubadours and the trick
donkey are among the attractions.
National Theatre.
The famous Hoey Hardie Company, of New
York, opens at the National Theatre tonight.
The great play Of "a Child of the State " Will
be presented In the earlier portion of the
week and tho new and splendid drama, "a
Priests Vow," In the latter.
The Worlds Museum.
Do not fall to visit Odd-Fellows' Hall and
witness the interesting wonders Of the World s
Museum.
Professor Carpenter.
This is positively the last week of Professor
Carpenter, the famous psychologist, at Willard
Hall. Mesmerism developed nightly.
Benefit of Henry Clay and j. Louis
Ford.
On Monday, May g. Charles D. Bishop, Will
appear at Ford's In his new play, "Culpeppers 6
courtship," which is said to be a remarkably
Interesting and beautiful work. The occasion
Will be the benefit OF the two popular mana
gers, Henry Clay and J. Louis Ford. These two
gentlemen deserve the regard OF the public
for their conscientious devotion to their
duties, and tho liherality and enterprise with
which they secure the best attractions at theiI
theatre.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
ARTISTS uppIies
at Ryneal's, AIS seventh street.
AccidentIy Poisoned.

Willie II. NJ. Wheeler, an infant only one
year old, has recently been under the care OF a
physician, being treated for pneumonia at the
house OF his parents, No. 1l3 Six-andah half
child, and on Saturday Its nurse gave Il n
dose OF medicine, which had been swallowed
before Il was discovered that she had made a
mistake and given the baby laudanum in
etead OF the remedy intended. The dose
proved fatal in spite OF all efforts made TO re-
to-day at the Congressional Cemetery. E<z4
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CoURT-Justice Hagner.-R
ter vs. Atkinson ct al; pro confesso against
defendants ordered. Redheld VS.. Redneld;
sale ordered, and IL. W. Garnett appointed
trustee TO sell. Thomas vs.. Carroll; excep-
VS.. Bbarman; l.. +. Levy admitted as party
defendant. Stanton VS.. Fleming; auditors
report ratified on assignee's account.
COURT IN GENERAL TERM Chief Justice
Cartier and Justices Cox and James.-Philips
VS.. smoot 4 Sheppard; judgment reversed
and cause remanded for further pleadings in
the court below. opinion by Justice James.
Leftwlch, patent appeal; decision OF Commits
siuner OF Patents affirmed. Opinion by Chief
Justice Cartier. Nelson VS.. Henry ct al. or
dersd ON calendar. Tolman ys. McGilli ON
hearing.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
The 4. d. M.

The Supreme Lodge l. o. NJ. Will assemble
In annual session in Philadelphia on Wednes-
day. The District delegation leave tomorrow
and baltimore Philadelphia Steamboat Line,
for pleasure. The delegation will consist of
the following-named: Supreme Ruler l.. IL.
Patterson, Supreme Prelate Joseph Acton, Su-
preme Inside Sentinel j. S. Martin, Supreme
Representatives James Il. Dement, and Han
SO Il. Weaver, and Past Grand Architects VIM.
ii. Boyd, Il. D. Polkinhorn, Wm. Doherty, s. II.
Trevner and Conductor Charles Scott, Of La
Fayette Lodge, No. 10. Several ladies Will
accompany the delegation. The report of
Supreme Ruler Patterson shows large In
crease OF membership and a healthy condi-
ffon al thp order
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
AUCTION SALES.

II T. CoLDwELL,
" Real Estate Auctioneer.
TRusTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE I'M
PROVED PROPERTY ON WATER STREET.
GEORGhTOWN, j. G.
BY virtue Of n deed Of trust. dated December
l6, A. ID. 1881, duly recorded in llber No eg3,
District OF Columbia, and at the request of the
party secured thereby, / shall sell at public :
auction in front of the premises on mi RS On
DAY May II, 1882, at 43O O'Clock p. M, all Ki::I
isos known and DISTINGUISHED as and being lot
twen,y-sx 600 and part of lot twenty-five (25), in
square five (5), I'm the plans Of" Old Georgetown"
In the District of Columbia. together with the inn
provemcnts, consisting of two frame ice.houses,
OF trust for about 1000 the precise particulars OF
which will be given at time OF sale.
Terms Cash within seven days, OF which q de-
post OF $50 will be required at time OF sale. All
recording and conveyancing at expense of pur-
chaser. WATSON j. NEWTON,
ap29-eod. Trustee.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Church Orphanage of st. Johns
Parish.

The Church Orphanage Of st. Johns Parish
to-day filed a certificate Of incorporation with
the Recorder, having for its object the estab-
lishment and maintenance of one or moro
houses for INDECENT orphans, for rearing and
one or more dispensaries for the treatment Of
the sick. The trustees for the first year are !:
Right Rev. Bishop Pinkney (ex-ofIlcio presi-
dent), Rev. ". A. Leonard (ex-of1icio warden),
Hon. Montgomery Blair, General W. H. Emory,
+. W. Hackett (secretary), Thomas Hyde
(treasurer), General Chauncy McKeever, u.
s. A.; DR.. +. NJ. Gunnell, U. s. N; General G..
ID. Ruggles, u. s. A.. Alexander Bliss, A. Ross
Ray, Dr.. G. II. Crane, U. s. A., and Mr.. g. v.
Eav
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Liaked SMeetness.

Peter Nelson and Martha Hennessy, both OF
Montgomery County, Nd.
II. W. Burnside and Louise A. Fischer.
william Il. Mills and Rosa A. Keith.
David A. Rye and Mary A. Queen. both OF
Tennallytown, d. q.
John Hawkins and Lizzio Bown.
Fritz Nlemann and Barbara Philip.
William j. Dugan, OF Alexandria, Va, and
Virginia q. Gibson, OF this city.
John i. Southard. of Rockingham County,
Va, and Mary Il. 6reires, of Anne Arundel
County, Md.
Samuel l.. Frazier and Amelia A. Whiting.
John w. Johnson, of Anne Arundel County,
Nd, and Georgiana Birney, of:Prlnce George S
County, Md.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Changes in the Police Force.

The following changes have been made In
tho police force, to take effect this morning:
Acting Sergeant McHenry, Fifth Precinct to
the Seventh Precinct Acting Sergeant Boyle,
from the Seventh TO the Fifth; Sergeant Perry,
OF tho Fourth, 10 the Second Sergeant Slat-
terry, OF the Second, to the Fourth; Sergeant
Buel, OF the Fourth, to the Third; Sergeant
Kancher, from the Fifth to the Sixth; Private
Mcmahon, Fifth 10 the Seventh; Private j. II.
Thompson, Eighth TO Fifth; Private Rockwell,
Sixth to the Fifth Private Block, First TO the
Firth Private George Lusky, seventh to the
Eighth.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
ReOpening.
meals Art Emporium, 41S Seventh street
| P0LICEMAN's REPORT.

21S 18th ST. n. O., Jan. o, 1882.
Genllemen
My occupation is night police
man OF the Eighth Precinct, this
city. For a long time l was a
great sufferer from general de-
bility and night sweats. Two
reputable physicians failed TO
give me relief, so upon the adj
vice and recommendation of
clerk in DeMoll's drug store
commenced taking Browns
Iron Bitters. When l had taken
half a bottle found that it was
doing me good. After the sec
ond bottle was taken was COM
pletely cured, and have been
well ever since. have given
the Iron Bitters 10 my children
with such good effects that l
moss cheerfully recommend
them.
VIM, II. CLINTON,
Net. Police, Eighth District.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01

Colonel George W. Bains lecture at the
Congregational Church tomorrow evening
promises TO be one Of great delight and proht.
This lecture is given under the auspices of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union OF tho
District. Most of the seats in the body OF the
church are already taken, but good seats in the
gallery may yet be reserved at Ellis music
store at twenty-five cents.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
General Conference CoiOred M. Il
Church.

The General Conference Of the colored Me tn
odist Episcopal Church will begin In this city
on Wednesday morning next at O'Clock. Tho
sessions Will be held at the Israel NJ. E.
Church, corner First and streets southwest.
There VIII BIO In all about ninety delegates,
including the Bishops of Georgia, Tennessee,
Kentucky aud North Carolina.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
For Mason,s Pardon.

committee Of the New York Garfield Club,
liam, Edward Blake, and Mr.. Alonzo Dow
Kittle, arrived at Willards Hotel yesterday
tion gotten up by that club asking the Presi-
dent to remit the cOurtmartial sentence of
Sergeant Mason, except so much as dishonor-
petition flls an ordinary packing trunk
which was procured for tho OCCASION, en-
braces 10000 names, representing every
mile and a quarter In length when unfolded.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
ReopeniDg.
Ryneal's Art Emporium, AIS Seventh street.

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union held a very enthusiastic meeting at Ma
sonic Temple yesterday. Mrs. O. l.. Roach
conducted the sery Ices. Addresses were
made by Mrs. Higgins, OF Hillsboro, Ohio,
and Mr.. Taylor, also OF Ohio.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01

We have examined n specimen OF the port
grape wine Of Mr.. Alfred speer, referred to
by a correspondent Of the american Bdpttst,
and have no doubt It Is pure. We should
JUDI from Its taste and appearance, that II Is
certainly valuable as medicinal wine and as
a tonic for weakly persons. II has the recon-
mendation of some of the first physicians In
this country as we'll as Europe. Sold by drug
Qists and crOcers
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Ferry summer Arrangement.

The Mystic having been taken on for re-
pairs, the ferry boats City OF Alexandria and
City OF Washington VIII from to-day run regu-
Iarly as usual between Washington and Alex
andria. The first boat down viii leave at 30
a. IN. and the last boats at both ends viii
leave at @ 80 p. IN. Manager Ridley now has
everything In order for the convenience OF
passengers between Washington and AfeX-
andria. The two ferry boats are In tho best
condition, staunch and freshly painted. The
stoppages at Giesboro' will be discontinued
this summer, thus doing away with picnic
parties to that point on the regular trips, and
affording facilities TO ladies and children
during the "heated term" for evening sails
ON the river for the sake OF fresh air.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
$500.

We ofror this week fifty suits for children,
tboys 4 to 10years of age). The Norfolk jacket
suit at $3.50, a nice, stylish all-wool suit. A.
Saks & Co., 3l6 and 31S Seventh street.
The Evening critic., 1882-05-01
Another wedding at the City Hall.

John ". Johnson, OF Anne Arundel County,
Nd, and Georgiana Brney, of Prince Georges
Clerks ofIice about noon to-day. The appear
ance OF the couple showed that they were In
quest OF n marriage license and II minister.
The groom was attired In n dark suit, some-
what worn, contrastlngly sot OFF with button
hole bouquet, while the smiling bride was at
tired In a full suit OF white, trimmed with pink
ribbon and bows. white bonnet studded
with white roses, rested on the ebony brow.
After the license was obtained. they were
escorted to the Marshals private ofIice, and
there Rev. Henry Bailor tied the matrimonial
knot, after which they received the congratu-
lations of those present, and soon departed,
happy as two CLANS at high water.