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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-12-13
INDIAN SUMMER.

What perfect days are those that sometimes
come
When latest autumn still retains its prime;
The plenteous haryests all are gathered in;
"a lull succeeds the toll of summer time,
AS if the year would lnger ere it leaves,
To rest awhile amid its garnered sheaves.
A dreamy, brooding silence wraps the earth,
AS wraps the purple haze the distant hills;
The Joyous melody of birds has ceased,
But natures undertone the silence thrills,
And still the blue of summer tints the sky,
Though wary birds take wing and south
ward fly.
How softly now the mellow sunlight falls,
AS If in blessing ON the waning year;
Not in the fervid heats of glowing June,
But with chastened radiance far more
DEAR
AS still we hold more precious than the
rose
It's fragrant mem'ry when the blossom
goes.
o rare, brief season, thou hast all the charm
Of summers gladness blent with thine own
peace.
How like thou art to beautiful old age
The restful calm where active labOrs cease;
And, pausing on life's threshold ere he
leaves,
One sees Heavens sunlight smiling on his
sheaves.
M Il. Buck, in Chicago Aduance.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-12-13
A Human Butcher.
LENo1R, N. c., December

LENOIR, n. O., DecemDer O.
The trial of Ed. w. Ray, killing John
c. Miller and Ed. Burleson, which was
begun last week, was concluded yester-
day. He was convicted of msnslaughter
and sentenced to twenty years. imprison-
ment. Ray is desperate man, who Is
said to have murdered seven men since
the war ended. He was revenue onceE'
and in each instance he secured an ac-
quittal, on the plea that the killing was
done In the discharge Of his duty,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-12-13

There is an invention spoken of
which it is thought may abolish the bit.
It is called the Garage, or anti-horse
torture. It is composed of steel band
placed over the front bone of the horses
nose, and to this appliance the reins are
attached. The inventor claims for this
substitute for the bit that it gives COM
plete control to the driver over the
horse without indicting the least dis
comfort or torture on the animal itself.
1t has been tried with satisfactory re-
suits.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-12-13

Stale buns may be made to taste as
nicely as when fresh if they are dipped
moment or so in cold water, then put
in hot oven for Eve or ten minutes.
They will turn ont as light and crisp az
when first baked. - Toledo Blade.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-12-13

"A frame school-house in the Cats
i'll Mountains, which is used TO
hurch purposes, is papered with pics
res from illustrated papers publishe,
uring the rebellion. Troy Times.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-09
WETTING LEAD PENCILS.

1
The act of putting lead pencl
to the tongue to wet 1T just before
writing Is one Of the oddities for
which 1t ia hard to give any reason
unless it began in the days when
pencils were poorer than now snu
was continued by example 10 Une
next generation.
A lead pencil should never De WEI
It hard Ems the lead and ruins lne
pencil. This fact is known to neIs
paper men and stenographers. But
nearly everyone else does wet pen
Gil before using it. The fac6 was
definitely settled by a newspaper
clerk away down east. .
Being of q mathematical turn OF
mind, he ascertained by actual
count that Of fifty persons who came
into his office to write an ADVERTISE
ment or q church notice, forty nine
wet pencil IN their mouths before
using it. Now this clerk always uses
the best pencils, cherishing gooo
one with something of the PRIDE
which a soldier feels in his gun OF
sword, and 1t hurts his feelings u
have his pencils spoiled. But pollte
ness and business considerations re
nuireghlm to lend his pencils scores
of times a day. And often, after /
had been wet till it was hard AM
brittle and refused to mark, nj
feelings would overpower him
Finally he got some cheap pencil
and sharpened them, and kept then
: to lend. The first person who too
I'D the stock pencil was a dray
man, whose breath smelt
onions and whisky. He bel
the point in his mouth and soake
it several minutes, while he wa
, torturing himself in the effort
! write an advertisement for a miss
y ing bull dog. Then a sweet-lookin
lady came into the Office, with Ri
gloves that buttoned half the lengt
of her arm. She picked up the sam
old pencil and pressed it to n
dainty lips preparatory to Virtue
an advertisement for q lost braceie
\ The clerk would have staid her nan
- even at the risk Of a box of the De
Faber pencils, but he was too lal
And this pencil passed from mou
to mouth for a week. 1t was suck
by people of all ranks, and sll q
erees of cleanliness and unclean
ness. But 'twere well to foroea
Surely no one who reads this W
Is ever wet a lead pencil.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-09
Care of the Horse.

It is very important that the
drinking water be pure. The well
should not be in the barn-yard, or
1t is certain to become polluted
Good cIstern water is best, if it can
be obtained. Water before meals
II the horse is very hot, give him a
pailful; feed uncut hay and rub
down. When somewhat cooler and
dry, give all it wants, then feed the
grain. In summer pump a large
| trough full an hour before the
horses come from the field; let them
drink about three gallons each. then
wait a moment, and afterwards per-
init them to take all they want.
Salt once q week is often enough
on dry feed, When in pasture,
1t should be placed where
the horses can obtain II
| az desired. Provide plenty of
bedding, and see that it is dry.
Shake It up the last thing at night,
and remove all that Is wet or soiled.
Straw, forest leaves, sawdust, or any
material that is dry and absorbent.
is good. Use the currycomb and
brush, whether the animal ia dirty
or not. Go over the animal from
head to foot, once q day at least. BE
very careful not to scratch or hurt
in the least. Good horses are otter
made vicious by rough currying. Il
it Is thin-haired and tender, use
stiff bristle or wire brush instead o
currycomb. Wash off the dir
that is difficult to remove, then rul
dry with cloth and brush. COml
out the name and tail and keel
them smooth. There is muci
pride in a horse, and 1t shoul'
> be prom oted rather than restrained
Harness horse gently; keep tn
collar clean and have it fit. Adjus
the harness so that no part hang
I loose, OF chafes. Do not cneck tight
or use binders. Fly ne for horse
are invaluable in fly time. A hors
will always do its utmost for kin
n master. Do not worry the life OF
Is Is fast, high.spirited horse, by wcrkiD
sct it with slow one. After a day
work In summer, turn it into var
R. to roll and strajghten the limb
l0e Never let horse stand out of dool
, unblanketed after driving in col
weather. Do not worry a hor.
,- when driving by continually clue
v ing or taking to him. Teach tt
animal to start snd stop By voic
and to obey light movement OF q
reins. A horse may be taught
great deal by an intelligent drive
. but the words of command shou
be few and distinctly pronounce'
s From Prizs Article in Americ'
Agriculturist.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-09
TEST Your Baking Powder To-Day!
Brands advertised as absolutely puro
eoNrArN AMMONIA.
THE TESTs

tor, down on hot stove until
race e,a c, rnoye the cover and smell. chem
st Will not be required to detect the preseee Oh
Ammonia
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-08-09
Mrs. DR.. WaltOn's Periodical
Tea.

Mother Walton has prescribed
this valuable medicine for great
many years in her private practice.
1t was proved an unfailiBg specih c
in the treatment of the many dis
orders to which the female constitu-
tion 10 subject. 1t Is cure for the
monthly troubles that go many
women suffer. Mailed on receipt OF
price, soc.
FRAzIER MEDICINE Co.. Props
Cleveland, Ohio.
SARATOGA HIGH Rock SPRING
WATER for sale by all druggists. 2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14

they were arranged showed great taste, as
the effect was most striking. The choir
at this church had been practicing some
beautiful Easter music, and the Skillful
manner in which it was rendered yester-
day was pleasing to the congregation, and
reflected great credit upon the choir,
demonstrating the excellent musical
talent that there is in the choir. Rev
Cryer, the pastor, delivered an eloquent
sermon appropriate TO the occasion. 1t
was listened to with rapt attention. 1t
was one of his hest efforts, and only
needed to be heard to show that its deliv-
erer was an eloquent divine.
ATT THE BROADWAY CHURCH.
The services at the Broadway Presby-
terrain church were well attended. Prof
Weidner, of the 'Augustana College, de,
livered the sermon, and it was a mastery
effort. The altar was handsomely deco
rated with flowers, and the choir rendered
some very nice music. Among the flowers
was large cross, composed of flowers,
the gift of Mrs. Phil Mitchell 1t was most
tastefully arranged, and added beauty TO
all the other surroundings.
AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
The services at the Catholic church
was more of a praise service than any
thing else Saturday was the last day of
Lent and yesterday, Easter, was day
very dear to the hearts of all true, devout
Catholics st. Joseph's church was
crowded. The congregation had come to
the church cdtice with song of praise
on their lips, for their hearts We're full
and overlooking for the good that had
been showered down upon them during
the present year.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
In the morning Rev |. ". Read
preached an appropriate Easter sermon,
Christ our Passover" The floral decora
tons, which were quite numerous, were
Hastily arranged by Mrs, J. W. Welch,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
An Interesting Letter from W. II.
Lundy.

WASHINGTON, d. C., April 11.-EDITOR
ARGUs-Dear Sir: Thinking that it
would afford a slight degree of satisfac
ton to yourself and the contributing pub
lie to know that the "yahoo delegation
which they sent to Washington to look
after their interests, had arrived safely at
their journeys end, aud were immediately
assigned an elevated position on the floor
of the house sixth floor Ebbitt house,
no righteousness intended, and that
shortly after their arrival they had the
pleasure of meeting Judge Murphy from
whom they accepted an invitation to
spend the evening at his room, in his
room and that of Mr. Russell, of Daven-
port. Iowa. The coy quarters occupied
by the Hon. Judge seem, like bimself,to be
permeated with the Importance of our
one great wish-the Hennepin canal No
visitor can enter the apartments of this
eloquent enthusiast on matters of private,
personal or public character, without ere
the word of greeting has reached his ear
his eye falling upon a beautifully con
structed and rose embowered snip, upon
the hull Of which is artistiCally written the
one great motto of the Judge official life,
"Hennepin' One who will listen to the
judges eloquent and explicit language
as he converses upon the topic
of water routes cannot but
he thoroughly convinced that his enthusi-
asm flows from the point of his soul, and
that the passage of the bill would afford
him greater pleasure than to receive the
appointment of minister plenipotCntia-y
to the realms of Victoria Our honorable
member, w. II. Niece, is equally as
Jealous to bring to Rock Island county on
his return from his seasons labors, an
appropriation Labeled Hennepin Canal as
a memento of his stewardship in our be
half as is the Judge, and although the
committee of which he is a member. does
not afford him the same opportunity for
prominent mention in the canal bill as is
afforded to Mr.. Murphy, yet his influence
is felt and will bear its fruit when the
final vote is taken. Praise to General
Henderson tone of the oldest aud ablest
members of the 4Sth congrcss) for his
untiring assistance in pushing the inter
ests of the project is due. He seems the
embodiment of constitution integrity in
his conversation upon the subject and hi:
personal appeals to personal friends ha:
added many names TO the list of the cana
supporters. The outlook in short is en-
couraging and your delegates feel that an
era Of prosperity will soon enter the dool
of our hopeful city and they will not take
all the praise unto themselves, but will be
content to share in its well being.
W. Ii LUNDY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
The Diamond Field

There was large crowd assembled at
the base ball bark last Saturday evening
to witness a game of ball between the
Rock Island nine and apicked nine Sage
and Nugent were given to the picked nine
The Stars went TO bat first, but were IN
able to get man in on the first inning.
In fact they did not make a tally in the
Whole seven innings played. 1t was
rather too cold day to play a good game,
yet everyone who was present was salts
fed that the new nine are "hustlers, "
good players we mean, and only need a
little more practice to develop the latent
strength in the nine.
Captain Hagan went up to Chicago
Saturday night on business He tele-
graphs back this morning that Kozlick will
come back with him and play. also that
he has secured one or two other reserved
players.
The all absorbing topic on the streets
today is the game to cone off at The
park tomorrow between the Onwarls. OF
Chicago, and our nine There is a great
deal of curiosity as well as anxiety mani
Tested as To who will come off victorious
The Onwsrds are pretty strong club, but
will in no manner compare N strength tC
the Fl. Waynes or other clubs in the
Northwestern league. The game tomor
row promises to be lively one Gu
boys are on their nettle Their arms,
however, are sore from the fact that they
have been practicing great deal. The
following are the players in their position.
| in tomorTow's game, provided Capt
Hagan don't change the programme wher
he arrives: Cavanaugh, catcher; Walsh
short stop; Nugent, third base; Hagan
first base; Hudson, pitcher; Goggin, RICH
field; McHenry Second base: Portner
left field; Sage, centerfeld.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14

tending TO business at his store on Second
avenue, where he will be pleased to see
all his friends AMI customers.
The gros. grain and summer silks
placed on sale by McCabe Bros. today,
were ordered by them from Europe over
four months ago, and at time when tie
silk market was very much depressed,
coming to them direct, they save both tie
importers and jobber's profits.
Mrs. J. c. Mcconnell departed for ALE
ghany, Pa, this morning, upon receipt of
a telegram announcing the death of her
brother, DR.. D. A. Clark, of the second
United Presbyterian church of that city.
Services will be held at Trinity church
hereafter on Sundays at a. M, and on
Fridays at 7:30 D. m. These hour. viii
be observed during the summer. An
election of vestrymen and wardens of this
church will be held tonight
Rev r. F. Sweet goes to FreepOrt to
night, and will ship his household effects
here, preparatory to taking up his resi-
dencc at the parish, which has been
nicely improved for his reception. His
mother will arrive here about the first of
May
The democrats of South Moline ha' e
done a wise thing. They are preparing
for a vigorous campaign. and with that
end ia view have organized a club Mr..
Adolph Wechlc, one of the prominent
members of the party, has been chosen
president of the new organization, and
will make No l officer The ARGUS
trusts that tie good example set by the
democrats of South Moline will he fol
lowed by all the other townships in the
county.
BY reference TO a dispatch in another
column, it will be seen that the Rev. J .
A. Reynolds, Of this city, was assaulted
aud robbed last night at Monmouth. He
was struck in the face with knuckles, and
his physicians fear that he will lose the
sight of one Of his eyes. Mr.. Reynolds
numerous friends in this city sincerely
trust that he will be spared this dreadful
attliction. Tie will be brought home to
night on the 100 train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
Resumed.

Both the "A and b mills. owned and
operated by the Rock Island Lumber and
Manufacturing company, resumed opera
tons this morning, full supply of logs
having been received. The "B" mill
gives employment to eighty five men and
the "A" mill TO nearly as many. We are
glad to note that these mills have resumed
work, for they give employment to large
number of very deserving workmen.
Their happy countenances denoted that
they were well pleased to get to work
again The prospect for large amount
of work being done is very fattering.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
HERE AND THERE.

Base ball tomorrow afternoon.
Bain's teas are their own importations
The base ball game will begin at 8
o'clock
A new lot of gents fine shoes just re-
ceived, at f. Turner's.
Chicago EDWARDS VS. Rock Islands to-
morrow afternoon.
Bain's cotfees are noted tor hcil
strength and flavor
Mr.. Samuel Heagy, the we'll known
citizen of Hampton, was here on business
today.
New Spring millinery in endless variety
now ready at McCabe Bros.
Admission tickets to the base ball park
and amphitheatre tickets at I II Thomas
and at the grounds.
New summer silks Just opened at Nc
Cabe Bros
Miss Josie Palmer, bright little lady
of Racine, is spending few days at the
residence of Mr. John Welch.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bruner spent Sun
day in Peoria at the residence of Mr..
Warren Sutliff. formerly of this city.
The largest importation of summer silks
ever landed in Rock Island opened today
by MCCabe Bros, prices ranging from 81
cents to 6S cents per yard.
Tie delegates to the Republican state
convention are getting ready to attend
the powwow Peoria viii have to suffer
this week.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan Il McCandess, dentists. 3rd avenue
aud 2Oth street. Telephone S. II dwtf
The water main on Second avenue near
Thomas drug store, spring a leak yester-
day. Workmen are engaged repairing it
this afternoon
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance at low rates, call on w. L.
| Coyne, corner Seventeenth street. and 81
avenue, up stairs, R"ek Island, Ill d3m
Now that the Lehen season has closed,
| III Is 10 De eapeCtetl mat tue society pe0-
pie will commence to give their brilliant
parties. balls, receptions, etc.
Mrs. Michael O'Connor returned home
from Keithsburg on the steamer st. Paul
last night, where she has been visiting
her relatives for the past few weeks.
Mr.. John A. Bering one of the promi-
nent young men of Freeport, is in the
city today visiting his cousin, Mr.. Edward
Fuller, of Mott & Winters store.
The foundation for Mr.. Thompson. the
restaurant mans new house on Fourteen
and half street, was laid Saturday, and
the carpenters have commenced work on
it.
Do not forget the grand closing out of
furniture and carpets at G. A Doel-
fingers; S55 marble top chamber sets for
1856; spring patterns, best all wool extra
super carpets at 70 cents per yard, all
goods iu proportion Call early. Ct
Mr.. J. T. Dixon, the merchant tailor. is
now able to be about again, and is at
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14

The ladies of the relief )ciety are hold
ing their regular weekly meeting at the
residence of Mrs. General Hoffman this
afternoon. This is the third meeting in
this month. The distress among the poor
is reported less this month than Of any
preceding month in the present year. The
treasury of the society is nearly depleted
1t needs-tO be replenished at once. The
ladies cannot relieve the distress among
the poor unless they have the means
Rock Island people are very liberal heart
ed, and every citizen in the city who can,
should contribute to the funds of the so
ciety, The object of the society commends
itself to every one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
The Headlights Flash

SHOWS NEWS CINDERs ON THE TRACK.
Now that a train is run both ways
every night in the week over the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy road, more help is
required. There are not a more gentle
manly set of conductors in the country
than those who run into this city over
that road, and they bear the respect and
confidence of all the officials. Some of
the men have been employed by the com
pany for long time, which is evidence of
their ability and trustworthiness. Con
ductor Pollard, who has made himself
popular on the Sterling accommodation,
has been put on the run to St Loais, to
make up for the extra trains that will be
run hereafter. His place will be filled by
Conductor Sullivan, one of the freight
conductors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
a Crank.

Yesterday afternoon an old crank was
bothering the people up on Twentythird
street and Sixth avenue. He had all his
earthly possessions wrapped up in red
handkerchief He went to number Of
houses on begging tour At some of
the houses he got something to eat, and
devoured his victuals as he walked up
Sixth avenue On Twentyfourth street,
he got after several little girls and boys
who were playing, and would have in
jured them had he not been scared off by
an old gentleman This fellow is a dam
gerous customer and the police ought to
run him in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
Paw Day.

Saturday was pay day at Wcyerhauser
& Denkmann's saw mill which is in the
lower end of town. The pay rolls
amounted to $500. Thus is not near as
large as it will be when the mill gets to
running, Last month the mill was opcr-
ated by as few men as possible, there not
being enough logs to warrant the en-
ployment of a full force of hands But
now full force of hands have been put
on. Over three hundred and fifty men
are at work. This looks like business.
and it is business. The money received
by these men will be spent, or the most Of
it, in Rock Island. 1t will cause better
feeling to become rife among business
men. At the same time it cannot help
but produce similar feeling among all
the working class The ARGUS rcjoices
greatly to see the present outlook, because
it is the friend of the workingmcn. first,
last and all the time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
An Accident.

There was another accident at Bnford' 5
pillow works late Saturday evening. Ear
nest Stewart was adjusting a drill when
in some manner his right hand became
entangled in the cogs Of the drill He
succeeded, fortunately, in getting his
hands free before any considerable injury
was done to his hand. As it was, his fore
finger was horribly mutilated the same
being mashed off. He came mp to Frank
Wheaton's drug store, where Dr. Eyster
was called and dressed the wound Ii
will be a week or two before he will be
able to use his hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
Crazy George.

In some way or manner, a fellow
known as Crazy George, who has been
kept at the poor house all winter, made
his escape and gravitated TO this city yes
terday. He acted very much like he had
about big, round quart of booze"
aboard, as he came down Second avenue
Chief Miller who was standing on TWEEN
tieth street, noticed George, and walking
up to him, took him by the collar and an
arm and waltzed him down to the
armory. He will be sent back to the poor
farm today
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-14
Dust to Dust,

All that was mortal of Clans Grinoud
was laid to rest in the city Of the dead"
Sunday, there to rest until the great
judgment day. The deceased was a
member of the A. o. T. W. aud the
members of that society had the funeral
services in charge Nearly every member
of the order Joined in the procession,
which was over quarter of a mile in
length He being a member Of this
organization, his widow viii receive the
insurance money, s., 600
Yesterday afternoon occurred the
funeral Of the late John Hall from St
Joseph's church. He was resident Of
Third avenue between Twentyffth and
Twenty sixth streets, and was aged Is
years. Mrs ", Z. Bush, of Racine, and
her husband were present at the funeral