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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-06
SUPP0SITITIOUSLY A SUICIDE.
Circumstances Surrounding the Death of n
Man at the Braden Hotel.
He Is Found SPECIFICS and Writing on q
Bed In His Room.

A man died at the Bladen hotel, on Market
street, this morning under circumstances which
give rise To the impression that his death was
caused by poison taken, in all probability, with
suicidal intent. The man entered the Office of
the hotel about 10 o'clock this morning. He
was of medium height and dark complexion.
A black beard, short and thick, surrounded the
lower part of his face with the exception of Il
small spot under his lower lip. He wore a
moustache short and thin. His clothes We're of
ordinary appearance, black in color. He car
ried no baggage.
"well, sirYF said Mrs. G. ]. Beck, the wife of
the proprietor, enquringly. ~
want a ROOM was the reply. Then the
man wrote on the hotel register In firm, legible
characters: y.s.
II. l.. GRAGAN, CONVERSE.
He paid ror the room and was then shown TO
it,. IL was on the second floor of the house.
About half past L. clock Il bDarder named
John Garren went down TO the Office and in
formed Mr.. Beck that in the next room to his "A
man was moaning. Mrs. Beck went upstairs.
A chambermaid was knocking ut the door but
meeting with no response. The means were
still distinctly audible Frightened, Mrs. Beck
aroused her husband, who had been sleeping,
Then, from an adjoining room, the two
looked over partition and saw Gra-
gan writing on the bed while froth
issued from his mouth. The door of the
room was unlocked, and salt and water admin
istered to induce vomiting bur without effect
The man died without uttering word. His
features present all the indications of arsenical
poisoning. When found he was lying undressed,
except for his underclothes, di;igonally across
the bed. with one foot dangling to the floor.
Thus far nothing has been found
INDICATIVE OF TUE CAUSE
for the suicide, IL suicide II was nor has any =
thing been discovered which would positively
show the direct cause of death. Now, that the
man is dead, Mrs. Beck remembers that he
stopped while walking TO his room and that his
limbs appeared To be stiff. She thinks thar ht,
took poison efOre he entered the house.
An inquest will be held this afternoon, Officer
Buckley having impaired the necessary infOr-
nation to u justice of the peace.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-06
Minstreis at Peter Jonas Garden.

. The minstrel performance at Peter Jonas's
Garden as announced TO come of to-mor-
row is postponed owing to the inclemency of
the weather until the next Sunday following,
the 18th inst. A concert nd.dance is the pro-
gramme tomorrow and cordial inv itation is
extended To all pleasure seekers l-b-It
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-06
Mr.. Groos Set Right.

A mistake was made in the LIGHT yesterday
in abiding to Mr.. Groos' appointment of city
REGARD 10 initials Of one of the committee. We
are glad to do Mr.. qroos Justice in this respect.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-01-06
Voters of the Third Ward, Attention

General Grants dinner party 10 the japanese
prince cost S2UN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

CWEPT INTO THE STREAM-OMc Thousand
y Acres Of Land Gnd "Righi Smart Of Bears. On
the deck of big Mississippi steamboat stood an
aged Southern planter. Indicating hy sweep OF
his arm the waters the boat was passing over, nc
said to Il passenger from the North: when ] 'T:t:
twelve years old killed my first bear ncy,
plantation my father was then cutting: cut OF /;
forest that grew directly over the waters Of this
bend. That was i mighty good plantation. and
there was right smart OF hears there. too. But
that one thousand acres Of land wcNt iH'o The
Mississippi years ago"
1t is putting no strain upon the figure Ia say
that great forests of youthful hope. womanly
beauty and manly strength arc swept in the same
way every year into the great. turhd torrent OF
disease and death. Vet il should n": he So That
il is 50 is disgrace is we'll as loss. People arc
largely too careless or too stupid TO defend their
own iutcrests-thc most precious Of which Is
health. That gone, AL IS gone. Disease IS simple,
but {" rtciilessnes5 or ignorance the smpcS:
things might as well lie complex rs proposition
in Comic Sections As the huge Western rivers,
which 50 often flood the cities along their shores,
arise in iew mountain springs. 50 nj onr all
mcnts can be traced 10 impure hI"e2 and = slnal!
group Of tlisordcrcd organs.
The most effective and inclusive r.mr,ly for
disc:ts. is pARkEk'S TONIC. u g"cS Ia the
sources of pain and weakness. in response 10 It's
action the liver kidneys. stomach a"d heart be-
gin their w0rl; arrcsl, and disease is driven out.
The Tonic is no.. however, an inIoxlcant. but
cures desire FOR siren. drink. Have you dys-
pcpsia rlIcuma;isin or troubles which have re-
fused to yield . other agents? Here is your help.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
DESNAL SWAMP LOTTERY CO.,
OF NORFOLK, VA.

OF NORFOLK, w.
Tho franchise of this enterprise is based npon
the charter granted by the Legislature of tho
State to tho Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and
its legality has been fairly tested before the courts
The object III view is tho Improvement and
extension of the Can.l, and that full opportunity
may be given for the purchase OF the tickets OF
which thoro arc only
The Drawing will take place on the
18th JANUARY.
at which time it will bo made in the city OF Nor
folk, before the public, and under the supervision
of duly authorized Commissioners, and IN ike
manner each succeeding month.
The previous Drawings have been most success success:
fully aud satisfactorily conducted the distribu-
ton of s13 O5O giving assurance of the stability
and good faith OF the Company, and now CLASS
C is presented with the following SCH EME
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

DON'T SPILL THE MILK.-"Therc is DO
use crying over spilled milk says the Old
saw. If you are not only bald, but have no
life in the roots of your hair, there is no use
crying over that, either. Take both time
and yourself by the forelock while there isa
forelock left. Apply Parker's Hair Balsam
to Your hair before matters get worse. 1t
will arrest the falling OF of your hair and
restore its original color, gloss and softness.
It is perfect dressing withal, clean, richly
perfumed, cools and heels the scalp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
Woodward & Lothrop,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
4ad PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NAsHIEGTON, D. g.
Christmas comes llt once a year,
But when it comes We make good cheer
And RIGlgln hplDS rs.
1888.

HENRY BHENGLE, No. 129 King street, h&J
made srrans ssnent, to supply tho manifold wants
of Alexandris daring Christmas times with tho
tcst and cheapest goods in his line lle offers all
tho deicaces Of the season For years he has
satsred Of the best to tho people in Alexandria
aud tho surrounding country, aud the past is his
warrant for tho future.
PURE CANDIES. BRENGLEs ICE CREAAl
snd Dessert Pies-specialtes; Black, Fruit
Psund, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain
Cakes, are sold cheaper than they can be manu-,
motures at home. Also Cream Puhs, Tars and
Pastry, Candies and Tady of all kinds. Pies =
speciality. Fruits, Nuts Confectioneries Caro-
mel. and susared Fruits. He furnishes the best
and caters for families fairs balls, and entertain
-.,m dcc1O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
WOODWARD { LOIHROP
SPECIAL. BARGAINS IN INITIAL HAND
KERCHIEFS

100 doz. Ladies II. s. Linen Cambria Hand
Emb. Diced Initial Handk crchicfs, at % cts each
tho bcst Initial Handkerchief ever sold for the
price
lis doz Ladies H. S. Linen Cambria Hand
Embroidered Initial Handkcrchic!s. hnc QnaltF'
81. .73 pcr carton of half dozen
80 dez Ladies' Extra Fine II. :. h. G. Initial
Escdkerchefs, elegantly embroidered. 'hc each ::
81 75 per carton Of half dozen.
100 doz Mems Hemmed Linen Cambria Hand.
Enk Initial Hdkf5.. only 23c each. These arc
uslaundrcd, but extra good value for the price.
so doz Mems II. ) L. {. Initial HAndkerchlrlS
elegantly embroidered, sold last year for 'or
only 50 each S2.73 per half dozen carton. hanh~
sonely put up.
Mons 3-4 Ii. >. l.. C., PRINTED 'urdcF h2huN''-
cLiefs only 2Oc cach.
Mems 81 Hemd All Linen iidkts i'll Woven
aud Printed Border, only 12'4c cach-thc best
Hdkfs no ever sold for the price. :,
Mems H. S. L. c. Hdkfs, extra fine quality
ia Plain, White and Fancy Borders only % cents
saah.
Neus Fancy "A. s. l.. c. Hdkts elegant de-
signs ut 81 iIlt, and SOC each.
Ladies II. s. l. {. Hdkfs., in new designs OF
Printed Borders only l2'!c each
Ladies Extra Fine Il. ). i. I. Printed HIGHS"
new designs, only 200 cacs
EMBROIDERED HANDkERCHlEFS
! special bargain.
no don, Hand Embroidered Fl. 3. and Scollopcd
Edge Linen Cambria Hdkfs., only 30 each
CnLDREN'S EANDREECHIEFs
100 doz. Chldreu's All Linen Woven aud
Printed Border Hdkfs., worth 6t4c, only DC
100 doz. Misses Fl. S. L. G. Hdkf.., fine quallty
mad, from euds and cuttings of Car1brics only
81 cents.
dors fine quality, worth &c, but ooush' a1 auc-
sion and offered At onl! l2ioc.
LADIES uANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies' n. S. L. c. Hdkts;, a quality never be-
fare offered at the price OF Slrc.
Ladies' II. 9. l.. g. Hdkfs., fine quality, usually
ssld fer 10, only 12iac each.
ladies' French Lawn II. S. Hdkfs., in haitinch
tareo quarter inch and inch hons, worth 81 i2c
ladies' Extra Fine H. S. L. c. Hdkfs., in a
and 1. inch hens, only 35c each.
EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS.
1ss dor. Ladies Fl. g. and Emb'd. L. c. Hdkls.
she finest hand embroidery that comes to TINS
eountry, at exactly half Price-having cleared an
imperter's table in Now York last week at the
wonderful bargain of 81 each.
SILK HANDKEEClllEFs.
China Silk Hdkfs, 20 inch. Acc. each % inch.
6ec. each; "a inch 15c each arc All extra
quality. .,o,;
ty. only Soc. each.
ii inch Brocado Silk Hdkfs., in heavy Satin
Brocede, only 75c. each.
Very Heavy Fine Twillcd and Brocadc SIX
Handkerchief, in White, Cream, Mandarin and
ISancr Grounds only 81 each, worth Sl.25.
EIEGANT ENGLISH SILK MUFFLERS
At s5 each, worth $6.
ONE PRICE ONLY.
Woodward 4 Lothrop,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.
aad PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
HAsHIGGTON D. g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

THE SEVEN STAGES.
Only baby.
Kissed and carcssed
Gently held to mothers breast.
Only Il child,
Toddlng alone,
Frightening now its happy home.
Only hoy,
Trudg;ng To school.
Governed now hy stcrnar rule
Onlya youth,
Living in Dreams
Full OF promise life now seems.
Only II father.
Rurdencd with care
Silver threads in dark-hrown hair.
uniy - graybcard,
Toddling again.
Growing old and full OF pain.
Only mound,
O'crgrown with grass
Dreams unrcalizcd- rest at last
Uncommon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

r T. CREIGHTON & son, on the corner Of
y. King and Royal streets, Alexandria, Virginia,
have purchased this season. at lowest cash factory
prices a large and we'll assorted Stock OF HAkD.
WARE AND CUTLERY Of various kinds and
quality to which they invite tho attention OF
Wholesale and Retail purchasers. Call and OK
anime, the goods and price, will recommend them
s.Iv., nov13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
HOLIDAY Goods !! Holiday Goods !! !!

woh,ro !, stock = choice line Of goods suitable
for the Holiday Trade, consisting in part OF
WORK STANDS AND WORK BASKETS
IF all kinds, and at all prices. Flower and Lunch
paoo;na Gases in great variety, Buffers Trays
amd IDS Stands Plate Warmers, Wagons, Doll Car
@ages Dexter Rockers, Rubber Dolls, and Animals.
4 full full line of Plated Knives Forks and Spoons
e. sc Call and examine before purchasing
oNe.' ~ MCLEAN & UHLER,
,,s +sooo5 T6 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
DRY GOODS.
To Read This, is to Save Money.

Neare nos ont with flashing Newspaper Adver-
tiscmcnts, as we are too busy without them. Al
though we employ ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY
Statesmen AND SALEsLADIEs, our Customers
would suffer by the rush, il it was larger. MI wc
want to call your attention TO is our Stock {"
LADIES AND CHILDREN's CLOAKs.
All Of tho most fashionable styles. We have mis-
calculated the QUANTITY Of our purchases, and
find that if VIC sell at the rate Of ono hundred q
day until tho 1st Of January our assortment would
still be large enough to stock any two Houses in
this city.
We therefore have concluded not to wait until
the latter part Of the Season. but to reduce prices
at once to such figures as will make them sell.
Our Ten DOLLAR RADAME SATIN CIRCULAR
QUILTED LINING, is WORTH FIFTEEN DoLLARs
All our goods arc made
EXPRESSLY FOR Us, OR MANUFACTURED
BY Us ON OUR FOURTH FLOOR.
Do not neglect this opportunity, but call ut once
even If YOU have no intention to buy 1T present
A few words about our STOCK OF BLANKETS.
We have attended three TRADE-SALEs or BLANK
l.rs in New York. and find we have over
ONE HUNDRED CASES
OH hand. The goods were bought 40 per cent
Cheaper than last years prices. which insures us
against loss even if we would carry them over to
next year. What we dread is the idea of carrying
them for want of Storage ROOM We shall there
fore sell them, with small advance ON cost by
the single pair, at prices which will throw all
competition in tho shade.
We arc selling 1O-4 Blanket st S1.2O 4 pair
We arc selling an all-wool warranted . lbs, at
81 10 pair.
Wholesale dealers arc selling them at $3.50, aud
all finer goods in proportion. We have them rs
large as I'D, and guarantee you saving OF ut
least 40 per cent.
We trust that our long and wcll.established
Reputation for Reliability will place, with an
Intelligent Public, all Statements Of Unscrupulous
Councillors on their Respective Merits
.Lansburgh & Bro,
400 422 AND 424 SEVENTH STREET.
oct31 ,ian1 WASHINGTON, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

We have made boys clothing study. From
many years experience, we know the wants Of
our rising generation. Eiseman Bros, corner 18th
and streets, Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

at Inc Gaz6tse hiliclEE, NOS, ~ @ 10 fTlncS ST.
TERMS
DAILY. TEI-wEEKLT.
Six months 80. 800 Slx months ..... zoo
One month 50 Three months =. 60
All communications anould be addressed to GAZETTE
Alexandria, Va"
The Gazette Office s connected with the Telephone EI
change. Advertisements orders for the paper nc-Tg
or any information business bc sent by telc-
phonc.
Persons leaving tho for the can have tho
Gazette mailed TO them, post paid for fifty cents per
month and the address changed rs often IA desired.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to exceed their
space unless tho paid for ut transient rates.
aud under circumstances will they be allowed to
advertise other tann their legitimate business in The
space contracted for
Marriage and death notices must be paid for in advance
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding ak lines
All transien: advertisements must be paid for IN al
Resolutions IN menoran Of Thanks tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, unless OF
public concern will only be printed in this paper -
advertisements.
Entered at tho postollce at Alexandria, Virginia -
sccGnd-class ulater.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

800 PriHes uISUlIuuUH5 ''''
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan OF Lottery similar to that OF Louls'ana
Company. ,,
Application for club rates or for information
unoa .ny other business should hs plainly writ
ten. giving State. County and Town OF writer,
Remittancrs should be sent By Express rather
than BIZ P @ money orders or registered letters; r!
Express charges Upon $ and larger SUMS VIII
be paid by the company.
Norfolk, Va
Accents for sa'o of Tickets required throughout
the State. Address applications rs above
The undersigned supervised the Drawihs ,s nisSs
r, on the goth December OF the Dismal Swamp
Iottery Companv, and certify that it was con-
ducted with strict fairness TO all interested.
GEO. T. ROGERS, Commissioners.
CHAS. PICKETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

1857 Prizes, Si'o'1N
Whole tickets 81; hall tickets 81; 81 tickets
$50: So tickets $1OO
Remit Money or Bank Draft in Letter or send
by Exprcss DON'T SEND BY REGISTERED
LETTER OR POSTOFFICE ORDER, until furth-
or notice. ORDERS of s. and upward, by Ex-
press. can be sent at our expense. Address all
orders to j. J. DOUGLAS Louisville, Ky, or to
O, BALLARD. 2. o. box 276, Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
TIoR CHRISTMAS.
George n. Dutfey 4 Co.,

40. S6 KING STREET.
Have lust received and are now opening Goid
and Silver Watches, Gold and SILVER bracelets M oi
~ l,tnst STYLES Cold Fob Vest and Neck Chains,
Gold aud Plain Rings, Gold Lockcts, Charms and
Seals. Gold and Eimlcss spcctacles and Eye
Glasses Plated Cake Baskets. Sugar BOWS, spoon
Holders, Butter Dishes. Card Receivers, &c.
We have left over some good low priced Jcwelry,
suitable for the country trade. which VIC VIII
close out without regard TO cost.
o'J5o pona;r;,a promptly done. and all work war
ranted. Gold and Silver Monogram Sleeve But
tah'eu ran. a. ~ o-der dec14-t25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
LOTTER y.
0GO FOR 81

$50 OGO FOR 81.
FOURTH REGULAR MONTHLY DRAWING
Will take place in the Masonic Hall. Masonic
Temple Building, in Louisville KY,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1853.
A Lawful Lottery aud Fair Drawings, chartered
hy tn. Legislature Of nr. and twice declared legal
bv the Ljyh,s. Court "a tho State. Bon'i given to
Irnr, Cour.tr IN the sum of 100000 for The
prompt payment OF al prizes sold.
j REVOLUTION IN S1NGL: NUMBER
DRAWINGS.
r.s~ Every ticket holder his own supervisor,
cai, call OH: tho number on his ticket and see the
corresponding number on tho tag placed in the
wheel in his presence These drawings will occur
On tLc last Thursday of every month. Read the
magnificent -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
CHILDRES'S EASDREgCHIEFS.

1p0 doz. Childrcu's All Linen Woven and
pri,ted Border Hdkfs, worth 6L,c, only DC.
100 doz Misses Fl. S. L. c. Hdkt., fine quality
.nads frem Dads and cuttings of Car1brcs only
81 cents.
dors, fine quality worth 2lc, but oousns at auc
sion, and offered at only 12lnc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

Ladies' n. S. L. c. Hdkfs., quality never be
fore offered at the price Of Sl1c.
Ladies' II. 8. l.. G. Hdkfs., fine quality, usually
said fer 10, only 12lac each
.d;es' Frosch Lawn H. S. Hdkf.., in halfinch
taree quarter inch and inch hons, worth - "
eaoh. only 23c each.
Ladie, Extra Fine H. S. L. c. Hdkfs in /
and L. inch hens only o5c each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
Aelryandria OazettG,
PUBLISHED pAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAE SNOWDEN,

at tho Gazette Eaildipg, Nos. 70 & 70 Prince ST
TERMS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-04
With Pen and Pencil.

mo, sir don't believe newspaper men are
more dissipated than any other class of men who
earn their living by their brains'' said Mr.. A. H.
siegfried, Manager of the Advertising Department
of the st. Paul PoneeT-PreSs. Still, those of them
who do desk work are tempted to stimulate, forits
very hard on the nerves and stomach. "
''As for example,
AS for example, in my own case, stuck to my
desk on this paper until my nerves were like
bunch of telegraph wires after a gale, and my
stomach kept about as good time a two-dollar
watch Ny friends suggested this and the doctors
advised that but one day caught on to an ad' Of
PARKER's Tonic, and tried it. have never en-
dorsed proprietary medicine before, but shall
depart from my rule and say that ths Tonic is not
merely the best thing but the only thing that
breaks up these attacks. All desk-workers should
make note of it,
This preparation, which has been known as PAR
KER's GINGER Tonic, will hereafter be advertised
and sold simply under the name of PARKER's Tonic.
As unprincipled dealers are constantly deceiving
their customers by substituting inferior articles
under the name of ginger, and ginger is really
an unmportant ingredient, we drop the mislead-
ing word.
There is no change, however, in the preparation
itself, and all bottles remaining in the hands OF
dealers. wrapped under the name of Parker's Gin
| ger Tonic, contain the genuine medicine If the
facsimile signature of HIscox Co. is at the bot
| tom of the outside wrapper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-04
THE EXCURSION.

The excursion under the management
of J. R. Hartman, of Davenport, to Peo-
ria Sunday, was success, there being five
good coz III loads of excursionists. The
morning was damp and disagreeable, and
the prospects for good day were dubious
in the extreme. At one time the mana
ger determined to postpone the affair, and
after having spread the news to that effect
in Davenport, he changed his mind and
concluded to start the train, rain or shine.
The announcement that the excursion
would be postponed, deceived many, who
would otherwise have attended. After
considerable delay the train left the depot
at 9:25, instead of 1880 as advertised.
The good natured Sutliff, who doubles
the road between here and Peoria six days
a week, was captain" of the tram. John
Patton, who handled the iron horse,
pulled out at lively rate, stopping only
for coal and water 1t was only two
hours and forty minutes. from the time
the excursionists left Rock Island that
they were in Peoria. The afternoon was
pleasantly spent in viewing the city, while
many visited Central Park where good
time was had. The train left on the
homeward trip at Z p. m, and not single
accident occurred to mar the pleasures OF
the day. One and all admitted that
Peoria was a beautiful and tiouriahing
CITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-04
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Steps Should be Taken by Our Citizens
tOCelebrate the Anniversary of
Our independence.

In short space of time the Fourth OF
July viii roll around, day that is dear
to every patriotic heart. There is no
tangible reason why this natal day should
not be observed in Rock Island in an APP
propriate manner. There has not been
celebration of the kind here for some
time, and all that is necessary to start the
ball rolling, is for some of our live and
enterprising citizens to take hold of the
matter, and we predict that they will be
cheerfully aided by the people every
where
In some cities the Fourth of July is
never allowed to pass without some dem
onstratiOn, aud it is looked forward to,
not only as a national holiday, but as a
day of general rejoicing The people
will turn out en- masse on that day of all
others. and work is almost wholly aban-
doned. They will CONS for miles around,
Ill ltdtl5 anu Oll HUISCUdCh, utCsSCu vi
holiday attire, and ready for day of
genuine enjoyment Wherever the at
traction is of the greatest, magnitude,
there will the largest crowd gather. 1t is
beneficial to any town to have a grand
celebration on a day of that character.
Rock Island is peculiarly, we might say
fortunately situated in this respect. It's
attractions are varied, and of great num-
ber. 1t is easy of access and egress and
we'll adapted for the entertainment of
guests. A subscription paper circulated
among our business men, would raise a
sufficient amount to defray the expenses
that might occur in making the day con
spicuous by grand "hurrah"
The ARGUS would suggest that the in
itial steps be taken. by calling meeting
of citizens, and appointing the different
committees to make complete arrange.
ments and get up jollifcation that will
draw thousands to the city on the clio
rious Fourth. "