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The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29
EVENING PARTIES ABROAD.
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 In Paris, that very paradise of cookery, the substantial element of balls and par ties is either wholly wanting or is but very secondary consideration. A Paris ian lady will bid you to her house, and leave you to refresh exhausted nature with cup ofStea and a sponge cake. In summer she may vary the entertainment by offering you glass of current syrup and water. She would consider herself as utterly ruined, in a financial point of view, did she conceive that an assemb- lage of some sixty or eighty people would require anything more substantial. At entertainments on larger scale, such as soirees, musieales, evening receptions, etc, ices, coffee, sandwiches and variety of small cakes are usually handed around during the course cf the evening and that is all. At the grandest of grand balls the supper is almost invariably com posed entirely of chicken, fllct of beef, fish with mayonnaise sauce, etc., with ices, cakes, and delicious bon-bons. If extra magnificence in the matter of viands is aimed at, it is sought in the matter of unreasonable and consequently costly delicacies. Thus, at ball which was given during the month of February, the feature of the supper was strawberries, served in unlimited profusion.
 It must, however, be confessed that this simplicity in the matter of food, which is characteristic of French entertainments IS a great encouragement to the givers of soirees in general. With us. to entertain as other people do requires not only lengthy purse. but degree of care and forethought in the preparation for any fcstivity, which is very wearing on body and mind alike. If Mrs. .hnson wishes 10 invite fifty people to her house, her soul Is vexed within her at the magnitude of her preparations before the event can take place. Not So with Madame Duran. The purse of Madame Duran is but slender. and her rooms moderate in size. nevertheless, she shrinks not from bid ding her friends come to see her. Either she has, in pleasan, sociable fashion, regular receptlon-evening once a week, when she IS at home,' to all her friends and acqaaintances, or else she organizes a little soiree twice or thrice during the season. Fifty or sixty people, as many IS her rooms will conveniently hold, are invited, and a delightfully."- pleasant and agreeable evening is the result. The guests recognize the fact, and enjoy the hospitality offered them without expect ing anything more.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29
Little Rock & Fort Smith R'y.

Traversing the healthiest portion of the state of ArkaRsaw from Little Rock to Fort Smith, distance of I6s miles, through d belt of country unsurpassed by any section n the southwest for beauty of scenery fertility of soil and wealth of mineral sources, presents extraordinary inducements alike 10 the tour isl and pleasure seekers in pursuit ef health and recreation, 10 tke agricuiturist Tn search of productive lands ready 10 yield commen- sufate remuneration for his industry, and 10 the capitalist looking around for profita bic investments. The magnificent scenery of the mountain, valley and river along this route presenting itself 10 the eye of the traveller IS he speeds ..iong his way relieves the tedrm of ordinary Journeying, and the schedule Of trains has been arranged that passengers may have the advantage of daylight run to take in the attractions and special features Of the road.
 The lands offered for sale by the Little Rock and F ort smith Railway al cheap rates and on easy terms ef payment cannot be ex cslled anywhere in the production of cotton tobacco, the cereals and fruits This is ev- denecd by the unprecedented amoxxt sold both to individuals and 10 eolonis,s of every nationality, the number of thriving plan.a- uons under cultivation and the general rapid development of the country throughout the length of the road.
 Towns and cities have sprung up, as if by magic, concurently with the completion of the road and the sale of the co npany' lands which promise m the near future to become important industrial centers and invite the capitalist. the commercial man and drummer 10 visit these points for mercantile intercourse and general business.
 A full line Of tickets to all points north, south, east and west. and baggage checked to destination.
 Round trip Land Seeker tickets at greatly reduced rates sale il all the princi- pal ticket offices in the United States These tickets are good 10 return for 10 days, thus attording prospectors an opportunity to go and sec for themselves.
 The undersigned will take pleasure in re- spending fully to any inquirit for detailed information outlined Tn this advertisement
 l. HARTMAN. r. l. BENSEIr
 Gen Supt. Gen. Pass. Agt.
 W. D. SLACk. Land Commissioner.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29
WORK AND WAIT.

I. 'tc is full of brave endeavor, And the soal that earnest strives, n the light shall conquer ever, h the end shall win the prize. Tough your goal be very distant, 4a.l ;he road be long ard rough,
 outrageous. strive each instant tlo3 WjiI give thee strength enough. =,css soul must bear some trouble. =5ery llie some sorrow know
 citing makes ke.burden double, .nshinc mei,s the. ..deepes, snow.
 len be up and nobly doing, lSith purpose firm and true,
 ! ny whole soul with hope imbuing, learn 10 wait as well as do. lNk ChHych .No6ie. n .S0seIsiIle ioHpI
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29
The Arkansaw Valley Route,
 IL. R., M. R. & T. R'y.)

Offers to the public facilities rnequaled for the transportation of freight and passengers 10 and from all points Tn Southwest Arkan- saw. Through bills of lading issued by coz tracting agents at all the principal cites of the United States. IL is the Shor, hne from Little Rock 10 all Southern points. Makes connections al ArkanSaw Gay wph the finest, steamers plying the Mississippi river, and al Little Rock with ah the lines for the North East and West. The equipment of this line is new and elegant. The track has recently been put in hrst-class order. and passengers will md II d most pleasant and speedy route 10 points Tn the great Cotton Belt of the Ar kansaw and Mississippi valley Large 9uan- tities of the finest farming lands in the W otld are for sale along this route. and no better location can be offered immigrants and home seekers. For further information, rates, maps, folders, etc, apply 10
 R. D. LEWIS,
 Gen. Freight < Pass. Agt. I. A. WOOpSON.
 SsnSsai s,s.Pi, Little Rock. Ass
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29
The Memphis < Little Rock Ky.

This popular and reliable route. with it's two double daily passenger trains, IS the d- rect and quickest route te all points East South. Southeast. Close connections at Lit tie Rock and Memphis. Pullman sleepers on night trains. Only one change from Little Rock To New York. Five hours quicker than any other route. Specia inducements offered to emgrants.
 For information ,n regard to lands apply to
 THOMAS ESSEX,
 Land Commissioner, Litue Rock The grea, through freight line between Little Rock and Eastern cities-Cincinnati. Louisville. Memphis etc. Through bills ot lading to all points, do- mestic and foreign.
 For full information. with maps, schedules, rates. etc, apply 10
 D. C. ROBERTS,
 Gen. Pass and Ticket Agt
 F. K SIRLEY.
 Receiver and General Manager,
 Little Rock. Ari.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-12-29

Mumm's the word-The fashion able word.-ikosei .Nail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
CHICAGO SALOON KEEPERS.
They Take Ont Licenses by Wholesale.

CHICAGO, juno 19.-Under the impulse
of the ordinance passed by the city coun-
Gil last night, anticipating the effect of
the new state license law to take effect
July LIST, extending the present license
year nine months, there was an unprece-
dented rush for saloon licenses to day,
the days work aggregating nearly l, 500.
1t is urged that the legality of the ordi-
nance is very doubtful, and in the event
the extended licenses are declared void.
the supposition is that the saloonkeepers
not only lose their fee of $103, but for
felt the licenses as well,
Another thing which added to the anx
iety of the saloon keepers to secure new
licenses at once, was generally credited
report that the Citizens Association
would apply to the courts for an injunc-
ton restraining the city from issuing
these licenses. A number of notaries
were employed to take affidayits of those
who presented themselves as bondsmen.
When the office closed to night, about
two hundred anxious saloon keepers were
still in line. 1t is understood that the
office will be opened early tomorrow
morning. and it is expected that the bust
ness will be so facilitated that two thou
sand more licenses will be issued before
the close of the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
Geo. W. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency.
FOR SALE.

Fine lots in Judge Lynde's addition betwoo,,
9th and 30th (Elm) streets and 18th and 9th ave
convenient to upper saw mills, depot, round house
and street cars,-short walk from business centre
location high and healthy above danger of mals
ria, good drainage, dry cellars and best of nnre
water. Price with terms will be so easy as TO en-
able all to build and own home, and make Their
rent help pay for it. Don't miss this opportnDitr
to secure healthy location.
$500 will buy new 2 story frame DWELLING r
rooms, nicely finished throughout, dry cellar
pure water, good cistern, corner lot. 70xIS0, fru
shrub6ery, ETC., fine neighborhood Terms rea
sensible; the property is worth s., GOO
81 900 will buy a nearly new house of rooms
and bath room; lot 6Ox150, only three blocks from
the Post. office, worth 5000.
$1,10O cash will buy good house and small
store on 3rd avenue, worth 1900.
Store and dwelling, well located for business ON
9Th street, corner lot, cheap.
A nice residence on 4th avenue. with all moder,,
improvements, cheap
$40 acres land in Iowa at a bargain
$500 to s., 600 will buy choice of nice dwell
ings in good location, on easy terms
Fine large high lot near Milan street cars chean
$500 will buy good house of 3 rooms with
barn, convenient TO saw mill glass. stove and
pillow works.
$500 will buy good house of rooms. well 10.
Gated on 18th street. on easy terms.
For Rent.-13th street, rooms and barn. So
I'd avenue, Z rooms and bath, 500; 18th stree :
| rooms, SIS; 18th street, rooms and barn. SIS.
rooms and One-half acre on Bluff, SIP: 18th
street, rooms, IS; 18th street, rooms S. 3
rooms on Bluff, ST.
INSURE your property with Geo. W. D. HAIR.
hlS; Standard, Reliable Companies represented,
No, 1920 SECOND AVENUE.
apl9d1y Under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
Lotta's Lovers.

PHILADELPHIA. June Is There is a
story now in circulation, which comes
from New York, purportlng to give the
reason why Lolita Crabtree has been so
sad for the last ten years. 1t represents
her as still pinning for her first love, a
young gentleman of this city to whom
she was engaged in 1878. Temptation
was too strong for the young man, and
one night, while she was playing in
Niblo's Garden, in New York, he took
$1,000 of her money and gambled it
away. That broke off the match. The
disconsolate lover went to drinking died
and was buried in this city. This young
man was Barton Hulmes, of this city.
and she has once or twice visited his
grave. Two years ago she was reported
to be engaged to Halter Gross, of this
city, but the engagement was broken,
also by her, if there was any serious en-
gagement at all. She was once much
infatuated with Harry Bradley who was
her leading man for several years, but
wheG he closed his last season in her
company she seemed to forget him entire
ly, and his intimate friends say he mourns
over her conquetry to this day. Then
Clement Brainbridge, another of the ac-
tors. was bewitched ty her, and matters
began to look as though she might be-
come Mrs Brainbridge before that season
was over He is a popular gentleman, of
exceptionally handsome face and figure,
but even his many qualifications were
not sufficient to win the consent of Mrs
erabiree, who is reported to have made
remarkably quiet trip from Troy to Al
bany inst in time to interrupt what she
heard was to be quiet little ceremony
during her absence. Her latest sutton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
THE FOURTH.
We Will Celebrate in Grand Style-1he
Arrangements Being Perfected.

Last evening the Fourth of July com
mittee held meeting. 1t was reported
that the sum of $3.50 had been raised, and
that more had been promised. 1t was
unanimously resolved to go on and ar
range for the celebration.
A prize of 5000 for the best drilled com
pany will be offered, $75 for the second
best, and $s5 for third best. The sum Of
$50 will be given to the best fire depart
ment. A prize will also be given for the
best brass band: A grand procession vii
be had in the forenoon, and fireworks al
night. The competitive drill will prob
ably take place on Market Square.
The executive committee have made tho
following appointments:
President of the Day-Mai. II. C
Connolly.
Marshal-John M. Reticker.
Military Affairs-Capt. H. Abel, Capt
J. ]. Parks, DR.. G. G. Craig, T. II. Thomas
DR.. G. c. Carter.
Fire Department - James Johnston
Joseph May. B. Winter.
Transportation-A c. Dart, II. B
Sudlow, J. T. Ripley, ]. F. Cook, E. D
w. Holmes. B. T. Cable, George La
mont.
Printing-H, Hoffmaster J. NJ Ret
ECKER, John WEIGH.
Speaking-E. D. Sweeney, H. c. Con
nelly, G. Truesdale, w. 81. Gest, J. J
Parks.
Reception-Mayor Mott. ex-Mayo
Carse, Col. Henry Curtis, Alex. Steel
Alderman J. J Reimers, c. W. Negus
W. H. Lundy, w E. Brooks. John War.
ner, ex-Mayor Ben Harper, II. Burgower
ex-Mayor B. Davenport, B. D. lBuford, W
jackson, Capt. T. j, Robinson, Phil
Mitchell, c. Speidel, Capt. John Peetz
Fireworks and ordnance-Maj, ]. NJ
Beardsley, W H. Judge.
Manufacturers procession-C. c
Knell, John Weyerheuser. B. d. Buford
Phil. Mitchell, Capt. James Blaisdell.
Music-D. Roy Bowlby, E. W. Spen
Ger. S. j, Collins, J. K, Cook, Sewal
Dodge.
The above committees will attend tt
their respective duties. The commits
on military affairs" will attend TO in
viting the military companies; fire de
partment" the different fire companies
transportation" on arranging excursion
rates, etc, and so on down to the end o
the list There will be no clashing o
misunS Outstanding. The committees ar
all good men, and will work with will
The members of the above committee
| are requested to meet at the counci
chamber this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20

was the very awkward young man Who
met her in London and came to the United
States as a number of her company on
t 1al. He brought the pretty name of
Cecil Raine along with him. She became
violently ford Of him, it is whispered,
but few weeks back they had quarrel,
and he was removed from the cast in
New York for a week. They were to
have gone to Europe together but Lolita
left on the City of Berlin two weeks ago.
Cecil waited until last Wednesday.
when he went to Southampton on the
Elbe. Lolita has gone to Dleppe. Those
who know the little actress best say that
thtre was one man to whom she was
truly and tenderly attached. He met her
in the earlier days of her stage life.
when she was struggling hard against
encouragement to reach the position she
has since attained. But, said the aid
actor who recited the most of these facts
to the reporter to-day poor Bob Craig
had wife. Had he been single man l
believe he would have been her husband.
His picture hangs there over the mantel,
under that Of Edwin Adams, with the Bit
of Grape around it. He was the man for
Lolita, and I'll bet she thinks so to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
A RAGING RIVER.

ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-The river rose
nine inches here to day. The gauge to-
night is thirty feet, seven inches.
No material damage has yet been done to
property. Should the water rise two feet
higher, the destruction would not be great
Apprehension has been felt for the Madi
son dyke, on the Illinois side of the river
but it will stand four feet more of water
1t is estimated that fifteen thousand acres
of corn land are inundated in ST. Charlie:
county The water there is two inche!
higher than two years ago, when the high
line was only exceeded by the great fioot
of 1874 The damage to the crops anG
farm property, so far as estimated, is
100000. 1t is expected that the bottom
land along the river between here and
Cairo will be submerged, but no report.
of damage have yet been received.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
MILAN MOLECULES.

Has anyone guessed the two weddings
YETI Look outl
Invitations are out to have social
dance at the town hall, tonight. A good
time may be expected.
r. P. Dart will return in a few days
from his western trip in the interest of the
paper trade. Look out when he gets
back if he has not killed two birds with
one stone.
We are still bound to have regular
old fashioned celebration on the Fourth.
The necessary amount has been raised to
secure good speakers, music and fire.
works, The finest spot in the country has
been selected for the celebration
B. F. Ramsey, who has resigned his po-
sition as superintendent and foreman, re
Turned yesterday, from New York, to take
charge of the Moline Paper Co, to-day.
The firm have procured the services of a
practical paper maker. but we are very
sorry TO say that we must part with one
of our best citizens.
There must be a number OF towns that
would like to have W. F. Muse for one of
their Old residenters. Look at about a
column and half of his Grafton in the
Union, on examination day at Blooming
ton, and see if it does not take the bakery,
cake and all
Col. John Dickson says B. Davenport
sent an invitation to him and a number
of our citizens, to meet him at the watch
tower, to spend Monday afternoon. How
ever, they were very much surprised to
find that Mr.. Davenport had a very fine
dinner in readiness. No doubt Mr. Dav-
export knows how to make it pleasant for
his friends, as they speak in the highest
terms of his kindness.
j. c. Johnston has purchased another
very fine horse; we think much finer than
the one he sold few days ago. We ad-
wise him not to go near Mr.. Kerr again.
If he does, we may be sure that he will
have to walk again, or chance it for
another one CITIZEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your resi-. by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. Ii cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is fol-
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb-2S-m-w.s m Nv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
PROBATE.
THE RIVER.

The Minneapolis went up this after
noon.
The Josephine arrived at 10 a. m. and
departed at A p. m.
The Sidney passed down at o'clock
last night
The Pittsburg will leave here at noon
tomorrow on her up trip,
The Mary Morton will be down to-
morrow evening about dark.
The river at St Louis is still rising, Ii
is now over two feet above the danger
line Many cellars have been flooded,
and the water is 50 high that it. is difficult
for beats to receive freight.
Lumbermen are jubilant, The upper
rivers are on the upward go. and it will
be an easy matter for all the log RATS to
be floated out
Capt. Spencer Grinnell is now chief
clerk of the Minneapolis in place of Dan
Garin, resigned.
The st. Louis Republican, says that the
steamer Pittsburg left there yesterday
with every state room engaged
The Minneapolis had over sixty st.
Paul passengers aboard to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20
THE MAJOR WILL FLOAT.
A FIREMAN KICKS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS:


Has it occurred to you that the men,
bers of the Rock Island fire department
do not intend playing second fiddle to
the Rodman Rifles on the occasion of the
celebration to be held in this city on the
glorious 4th of JulyI / notice in the
Union of this day, $500, first prize, will be
awarded to the'best drilled company. $75
and $25, second and third prizes respect
lively. besides providing visiting compan-
les with rations, ETC., while the insignifi-
cant sum of $50 was set apart for compe-
tition of firemen, or fire departments. If
$500 is good enough for the citizen SOL
diery why is only $50 appropriated for
our brave firemen on so eventful an oc-
casion? Echo answers, "A soldier at
leisure, fireman with pleasure" Why
is it those who undergo the hardships in
periling their lives for the safety of others
and their property, get only trifle, while
others get the lions share of the spoils,
and are generally safely ensconsed in their
little feather beds when duty calls to action,
while the brave fire laddies are ever On the
alert and prompt to assist.
ONE OF THE FIREMEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-20

appeared beneath an arch of flowers and
received the hearty congratulations of
friends. After the congratulations, the
guests were invited to the spacious dining
room to partake of a grand supper.
The presents were as follows
Two sets silver tea spoons, Levi Mayhem; mir
ror, ]. Boney and wife; butter print, VIM. Drnry
Bible stand Ben Vanatta and wife; corner bracket,
VIM. Sloan and wife; dressing case, Vim. Maginnis
and wife; bracket Mrs. MARBLE; mirror, X. b.
Plat and wife; combination dressing case, Dr.
and Mrs. Mosher; sewing stand, p. rrHry and
wife dressing case and brackets John Vanatta and
wife picture, Geo Plat and wife; bracket, Mrs.
De CIPHER; bread knife, I. B CIPHER; paper
holder, Ida and Emma Magginnis; corner bracket,
Chas Sloan; brackets, Misses Dell and kistler:
photograph frame, Miss Jennie Burroas; wall
pocket, r. A. Sloan; ebony easel and frame, Miss
Davis, of Nokomis; bucket, John Drury dressing
case Miss Jessie Drury; butter bowl, o. Mars
ton; brush, Miss Belle Denning; ebony paper
rack, Miss A Yolkel; mirror, M. MARBLE; set OF
knives and forks, X. and John BoDy and Isaac
Thomas; pump, Mollie Ryan, Dell Travis, X:
Rufin and r. Sloan. There were number OF
others without names attached
After supper the young folks spent the
rest of the evening in dancing. Plat
Bros furnishing the II usic, which, by the
way, was very fine. May Mr.. and Mrs.
Kistler have many such anniversary we'd
dings, is the wish Of
THE BELLE OF THE PRAIRIE.