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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10

times was II on her lips to tell her how
prievtd she was at the direction Ar
thurs fancy seemed to have taken, but
pride held her back.
At last, almost before they could be-
lieve In its approach, st. Partridge ar
rived, and with it q letter from Mr..
Milton, saying he should bs back In less
than a week that he would take the
Cottage on his way, see his sister, and
escort his daughter home.
What tears and hesrtburnings did
this letter produce! Hannah was evil
IDENTIFY In despair at leaving the Cottage.
Arthur became as respondent IS be
was two months ago; only Agatha
seemed 10 have no regret.
"Of course not, since she expects 70
stay here always; not with me, though.
She will not live here with me-" ragged
Lady Best to herself.
And IN this mood Arthur found her
one morning, when he sought her IN
the little morning room she called her
den.
He broke the ice without any prelim-
mary skating oyer 1t.
"Mother, will 1t not be a pleasure to
you if l bring you daughter to vel
"Ob, Arthur, il you only knew how l
have dreaded this question:
dreaded it, mother? l thought you
would be delighted"
allow could you? A penniless, lack
adaisical, intriguing"-the rest Of her
sentence was q sob, interrupted, howev-
er, by an exclamation from Arthur.
"Peppiless- Hannah? Why, her
only fault In my eyes Is that she has
money, and my uncle may think"-
"Hannah! You don't mean to say 1t
is Hannah you love? Oh, you dear
Arthur my own boy"
"You did not think 1t was Agatha?
Why, she has been engaged to my old
college chum, Laurence Wilmot, for the
last year. They had little breeze just
before she came here, which l had the
pleasure of making up. l could not tell
you.. because the whole thing was
secret on account of his uncle. The old
gentleman, however, has given In and
they are to be married very soon."
Lady Best soon forgot all her anxiety
and the unhappiness Of the last few
weeks In her present joy; and OF course
she promised to negotiate matters with
Mr.. Milton when he should arrive, and
she did so most effectually, for he
seemed as pleased as she was; and from
the day that the marriage was hnslly
settled she began to unbend aud find
place for Agatha in her capacious heart,
showerlng upon the girl-in very graft
tude for finding that her love for Ar.
thur was all mistake-as many kind.
nesses and presents as she bestowed
on her we'll beloved Hannah.
And when, at last, the two marriages
took place at Milton Hall on the same
day, the uninitiated would almost have
thought that Lady Best was the mother
of both the brides.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
ANDREW.

Twas Andrew was minding the sheep one
day,
AND me;rily wbis'ling tune;
For Andrew and all the world va gay
On that fine May afternoon.
And you shall know why hs heart vas 30
light
Why he felt not an atom az care;
Uhy his sonny krsy eyes were shilling 80
bright
As he ttcod whistling there.
Up the hill from the town, where she'd mar
ke'ing seeu.
Came Maggie, the village queen.
Twas Andrew was letting his sheep SO
ekUsy.
His Whis,ins he'd stopped for awhile:
For audi ew al q great deal 70 say
To sun,e one wh,, ss.i On the stlie.
And ycu shall krtOw who he spoke h 81 low,
- l.. s.,>'S;' Aud w'to diiuf o1r-!
- q. I.S..lf ~ &C scS;nrt fN wish him 20 60,
- - MIST erirS here
- fE- Yrrh FluTn the spw0, where she'd
IuHTaV'ipg EspE--
lN~ MsgeIe. L.e sinsss qreeE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
SUNSET,

Wearing AurorAsrob night after night,
SON q radiant spirit rules the Western sky,
DroH ming the sun-unts with sucn rich sup
ply
OF coiors weaved OF unrembered Light
That it would seem the Master-Patnters
might
Had wrought anew His pallet there on hizh,
To tell the tired world rainbow shall not die.
Which INST dis p edge OF promise did lndite'
FofRtd newly ike q steel-olue oimeter,
The crescent moon shines keener Than OF old,
And, g. the drawn sword Of one armed for
war.
Msrsbsls those hosts OF crimson, green and
gold,
TIL, 1ndsrnesth the quiet evening star.
The great review psles out into the cold
Herman NerriVaie IN London Spectator.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
WHY he REMAINED.
MAN Who Was Bowed Down by .
Heavier weight rban Woe.

Z MAN Who Was Bowed Down by
Heavier weight Cnan Woe
McrchGn, 7rdselcT.
"Hello, Bill! when did you get
back" asked one rough citizen OF an-
other down on the levee.
DAY before yistiddy."
"Where yer beenY
Cup here in q country town"
"What dOin'%"
"Workin' on the streets"
"Gittin' any lucreT
"NothIn' but my board"
"No more'n thstY
"Not 8 Nickel"
"Well, you're gittln' purity low down.
What kept you so longH
"A fifty pound ball chained to my
northwest leg; that's all"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
HUSBANDS AND HELPMEETs.

When q Vigrinian marries a second
wife he resents any newspaper pun hope
ing him happiness.-Detroit Free Press.
A Kentucky woman has mania for
collecting buttons. Her hush pro-
baby has the custody OF the church con-
tribution bOx.-Yonkers Gazette.
Among recent patents Is a pocket
Storm Indicator" Every man OF
cornwall habits should have one and
Keep it 10 the same pocket with his
night-key.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
One reason why q Detroit wife de-
sires divorce is because her husband
lied to her. 1t wont do! II that's to
be made ground for divorce there'll be
no families left in existence.-Boston
Globe.
The sweetest thing In this life Is the
uuclouded welcome Of wife. n. L.
Willis. Indeed 1t is, particularly about
o'clock in the morning. But on, now
scarce such welcome be!-Philadelphia
Call.
A Chicago man gave as his excuse for
marrying two women that lac could sup
port them both. He had enough money
10 buy four wash tubs, and could have
hired q boy to take the clean line home.
-Drovers' Journal.
When a family moves into new
neighborhood all the women folks are
careful to put on all their best duds
when they go out on Sunday. They
know all the females In that section
will be watching for them.-Hawkeye.
The Mohammedan theory is that wo-
men are not admitted into heaven. We
believe that the Mohammedans are
the wisest people on earth; and If we
weren't married we'd give the reason,
loO.-Kentucky State Journal.
A Georgia lady has entered suit
against her husband for divorce on the
ground that he would not let her know
he combination to his safe. a man
who empties his pockets before he goes
20 sleep and puts the money in safe
don't deserve to have wife.-Philadel-
phia Call.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
A WISE CHOICE.
6ioaoo Sls,

SVbe beautiful spov for those who SiJ,
~ II mol that love;
TT rather si' SO "a q lovely sf-,
.-sSCs lie ssrlJE- stoSS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-10
NOTICE
Dissolution Of Partnership.

THE PARTNERSHIP HEREToFoRE tx.
l. listing between VIM. link and Albert
Zink, under the nrm name Of VIM. link q
Son. In this day dissolved By mutual consent
Albert link retiring.
All persons knowing Themselves indebted
to the late nrm are earnestly requested 70 call
and make settlement with VIM. link, who
alone u authorized 70 settle the account. Of
VIM. link q Bon.
The bunnea win be carried ON ~ the old
stand. - heretofore. WM. LINK,
apli ALBERT LINK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
The Toll Bridge

The Union joins the ARGUS in the de-
mand for free toll bridge across Rock
river at Milan, but takes objection to the
reference to the protective tariff clause in
our article All we have to say in
reply is that we believe we stated
the case fairly. The protective tariff has
always injured the interests Of this coan-
try and the tariff on the Milan toll bridges
which the republicans would make us
believe is for the benefit ofgthe city IN
keeping up the bridges and rods, is
really hurting the sitg's'intesssts as the
Union readily acknowledged 1t were
better if the city assumed ths penses of
keeping in repair thesesbrfdges andithe
turnpike between this city and Milan, for
the simple reason that the increased trade
from the country would more than pay
for the outlay. Another point. The SAL
airy of the toll keeper would be done away
with, very important consideration in
the proposed reform.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.
A New and Novel Craze i'm Card Play.
ing---A Pleasant Pastime for
Long Winter Nights.

The latest craze in society card playing
is called progressive euchre. Clubs are
being organized to play it in all the larger
cities and where it has been played the
game has at once sprung into popular
favor. For the benefit of those of our
readers who are unacquainted with the
new game and in order that they may see
in what its interest consists we will ex>
plain the principles. The game may be
played by an unlimited number of per
sons, but the number is usually confined to
twelve gentlemen and twelve ladies, equal
ly divided. Six tables are required for the
players, ard the tables are numbered
from one to six. Having arranged these
details the matter of selecting partners for
the game is next. The usual rule is to
supply each table with four cards num-
bered to correspond with the number of
the table To the cards are attached diff
ferent colored ribbons The gentleman
who draws card No. l. say with Il red rib
bon, Immediately hunts up the lady who
has the corresponding card and she is his
partner for the opening game. There is
no confusion in thus selecting partners as
each card has but one duplicate. Having
Completed these details the persons take
their places, the first four to draw taking
table No. /. The Importance of the par
ty being made up of we'll acquainted
ladies and gentlemen is apparent. The
numbered cards are attached to the button
hole and are used as will appear further
on. The game nov begins in earnest.
The four occupying the first table play a
straight five point game of euchre. The
couple winning this game remain at the
head table and have attached to theiI
cards red wafer. The defeated couple
go to the last, or foot table, where they
have attached to their cards small green
" fer. The couple at table No. 2, who
have the highest number of points, move
up to table No. 1. All players excep
those at No. table play regardless of the
five point game and only stop when bel
is rung to indicate that the players at No
l have finished a game. When the play
ers at No. . with the highest humble
move up TO No. l, the players at No.
with the highest number move to No.
aud so on. Thus the game continues Il
the end of the time agreed to which i
usually two hours, then all games stop
Then the persons having the largest mum
Der of red waters takes the first prize am
those having the largest number of greer
waters take the second prize. The prize
are whatever the party getting up tn
game may select. 1t is usually some hand
some little memento. The game is yer,
interesting
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Obituary.

The three year old son of MIR. and Mrs
Chas. Pearson, who reside at No 1926
Fourth avenue died between 10 and II
o'clock this morning of diphtheria. II
was their only child and the couple are
sorely bereaved. They have the sympathy
of all their friends.
At 9 o'clock last night Margaret Nc
Carly died at her residence on Twenty
second street between Third and Fourth
avenues She died of old age, being e
years old. The funeral will take place al
2 .. N. tomorrow from her late residence
Services IN St. Joseph's church. Deceased
came to Rock Island eight years ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

Mr.. J. X. Waters has received from u
s. Fish Commissioner S. P Bartlett, Sr.
a consignment Of German carp, which he
has carefully deposited in his pond, Silver
Lake, Big Island, near Milan, and hopes
with good care and feeding attention to
make it renumerative additional farm
produce, as the female fish deposits from
100000 to 100000 eggs. A very large
proportion of them can be successfully
Matched if properly cared for. Mr.. Wat
ers is going into higher system of farms
ing, he don't like the old style of over
cropping too much. He is about to lay
own all the old tillage corn land with
sheep fiscue perennial rye grass and limo
thy and clover and turn his attention TO
the cultivation of the new land for crop
ping and stock raising, having got from
his highly esteemed friend. Col Flagler,
a pure bred short horn bull which he in>
tends to turn to good advantage and get
quality into fine grade of stock. He is
also going into sheep farming and prefers
the Leicester and Cottswold, to all Others
for early maturity and the wool o fine
texture and good and staple. He has
alsog one into the horse BREEDING and hopes
after a short time to establish annral
sales at his farm Vila>Big Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

One of the most gorgeous leather med
ala imaginable is on exhibition in Daven-
port 1t was gotten up by Fred Ascher-
man and Henry Frahm and is to be sent
to the Rev J. W. Burchard d. D.. of
New York City, he of Rum. Romanism
and Rebellion" fame. 1t is composed Of
the most costly morocco made, embossed,
cushioned, gilied, with the above inscrip-
ton on ribbon of gold on one side,
while across the diverse is q ribbon OF
pure silver which shows the immortal alit.
Grafton, Rum, Romanism and REBEL
ion, and Presented by grateful peo-
pie. =" II also has three ribbons, red
white and blue. On the first ribbon is
"a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year." On the second, "A Solid Union
is Democratic" and on the third, "OuI
Liberties we Prize and our Rights we will
Maintain After short exhibition in {
show window in Davenport the media
is to be forwarded to the great American
Fitz Knoodle. No doubt DR.. Burcbart
will prize the medal He has fairly wor
it, and the nation is happy Messrs
Ascherman and Frahm deserve credit fol-
their originality.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Afraid He had Skipped.

Moline is all agog just now over the re-
port that John Holland, of the law firm
of Meese & Holland, had skipped ont
leaving numerous creditors to fOndly re-
member him. 1t seems that some time
ago John went south on business and the
queer old mOuntebanks of the city with
one street at once jumped at the conclu-
sion that he had skipped. Then the backs
biting and gossipirg fraternity with
which the once proud Lowell of the west
is SO amply supplied hogan to talk about
the young many. and ont of a hole in the
ground mountain of immense proper,
tions was built from the extremely thin
and irresponsible material of Moline
wind The erratic career of Moline
attorneys furnished ready bait for the
gossip mongers of the city of plOws.
We are assured from responsible source
that Mr. Holland has not had the remot
est idea of running away. What must he
think when he returns TO his home when
he learns that the people in whose midst
he has lived for years have circulated
such damaging reports about him?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
In Jail.

John Robertson, wild and reckless
young man of Cordova. is in the county
Jail in default of $500 bail John got off
his career slightly and threw stone
through window, striking an old gen.
tleman named C. ]. Taller, in the fore
head, cutting deep cash. Robertson is
one of those bullet headed toughs who
think it is exceedingly smart to hurt some
body when they get full. Probably when
the cours gets through with him he will
not think the business is so funny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Sparks From the smokestack.

Today all trains were on time again
This is something new.
Not much travel on the railroads JUS
now
There is considerable car repairing GO
ing on in the G. r. l. s. L. yard.
1t is cold day when the cannon bal
train doesn't have big load of passen'
gers. Today seems to have been a colo
day.
Assistant Superintendent D. L Bush
of the G. Nj. & st. P. was ia the CITY to-
day. He is as joyial as ever Mr.. Busl
is very efficient man in his position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Holiday Goods at Your Own Prices

C. c. Taylor, the dealer in holiday
goods, is anticipating change in his bus>
mess he concluded to offer his entire
stock at 25 per cent less than his former
prices. His stock of toys of every de,
scription, which have been selected with
great care are the latest and most novel in
design and is more extensive than any
stock in this vicinity. His display this
year surpasses all his previous efforts.
Not only does he deal in toys, but he has
magnificent toilet sets, albums, baskets Of
every kind, boys express wagons. boys
sleds and innumerable articles useful as
well as ornamental which he offers at %
per cent below his former low prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
FANS.

Avery appropriate Christmas
present,with a large assortment
to select from, consisting OF
feather, satin and silk, hand
painted, representing Oriental
and Japanese designs.
A great variety of useful and
appropriate articles for holiday
presents in oar linen depart
ment.
Embroidered table and Piano
covers, linen Mommie cloth and
Jute table covers in Jap de.
signs, handsome lunch cloths
with and without napkins to
match, fine bleached cream da-
mask and Barnsley table linen,
napkins all sizes and styles at
importers cost.
1000 printed and fringed tot
let sets five pieces) at Zoe, set
worth 25c
80 sets decorated Kiota tete-
a-tete sets at 92c, worth S1.50.
Jap tea pots 24c, regular price
soc.
Our holiday book sale has
been a marvellous success. A
limited quantity of Shakesper-
ian sets still left. s vols. in sets
cloth bound, finely illustrated,
in cloth covered box, for 81. 81,
regular price $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
A Petition.

As result of the ARGUS article on the
Milan bridges, Mr.. j. W. McCabe is cir
culating petition to the city council to
reduce the toll to ten cents for the round
trip. The leading citizens of the city are
signing it and the council should grant
the petition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
A New Ehamuinn.

A champion roller skater has come to
the front in the person of James Cahal,
of Milan. On Tuesday evening he skated
tive mile race in Sgencer's rink with f.
NJ. Armgust. The rink is forty-eight
laps to the mile. Cahal won the race with
the greatest ease by four laps Cahal
challenges any roller skater in the tri>
cities for the championship of the same
in a two mile race.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

Mr.. George j. Davis, lately of Milan.
and bailif in the circuit court, writes
to the ARGUS from Bolivar, Mo, to say
that he has savely arrived at that place,
and is about to move on his farm, neal
Sentinel Prairie, Polk county. Bolivar,
Mr.. Davis says. is flourishing. New
stores and other buildings are going up
right along and business In the town is
just booming Some people in this city
have pleasant recollections of Bolivar il
its carly days, and are pleased to hear that
the town is prosperous.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
The Last of Earth.

Johnnie, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert McGee, who death was noted il
the ARGUS last evening, was laid away il
the silent tomb at p, m. today Mr. ant
Mrs MCGEE have the heartfelt sympathy
of their many friends in their sad bereave'
ment, The funeral was largely attended
the interment being IN the Catholic Gem,
eterV.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
SHOPPING BAGS

at manufacturers cost for ladies
and misses. A most complete
assortment of Plush, Seal ALI
gator, Russia Egyptian, stamped
and snake, at prices from 3Sc to
SO. Also Portmanteaus and
purses for ladies and misses.
Pocket and bill books fol- gents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

Ii you desire anything in the line of
boquets, artificial and natural flowers,
house plants, holiday decorations in flow
ers or funeral designs, you should leave
your order with Mrs. Croy. on Fourth
street, under the Kimball house, Daven-
port, Iowa, where you will find magnifi
cent stock to select from Orders by mail
promptly attended to. dlw3wks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

The protracted meetings in the First
Baptist church are still progressing.
There will be services tonight and tomor-
row night. On Monday evening next the
Rev. Mr.. Chubbuck, an evangelist of Boss
ton, is expected to be present and conduct
the series of meetings
A very interesting meeting was held in
the Central Presbyterian church last
night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
The Store.

The Rock Island Plow Company viii
not run the grocery store which was for
merly connected with the establishment
Negotiations which hive been pending
for the opening of the store by Mr.. Wi
will seem to have fallen through and it is
understood that the stock now on hant
will be sold at auction to the highest bid
dor a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Holiday Goods.

Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue dealer
in holiday goods, has an extensive line OF
Christmas goods, both ornamental and
useful, which are of the latest and most
novel in design, the display of which is
larger than at any time in former years
Sail and examine and bring your LITTLE
girls and boys along.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Sick,

The family of Alderman Stengel is
afflicted just now with serious illness Mr.
Stengel Is fearful that the angel of death
will visit his home before tomorrow and
carry away the spirit of one of his chill
dren. While dreading the worst the fam
hone for the best
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
ENJOYABLE Entertainment.

This evening and tomorrow evening at
Tuner hall will be given the Central
Presbyterian church entertainment, Be
sides an elegant supper very fine rendi-
ton of the play The Man with the Car
pet Bag" will be given, A large audience
will, of course, be in attendance. All are
cordially invited
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
PLUSH GOODS,

consisting of Dressing Cases
with comb, brush and mirror
smoking sets, work and jewel
boxes, both useful and orna
mental. Will call special atten-
ton to our choice and exclusive
novelties with music boxes at,
tached.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Santa Clans,

Buy your little boys something useful
instead of ornamental. Nothing could be
more serviceable than a nice suit of
clothes. or one of those fur caps at the
! Golden Eagle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National. Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
McCABE BROS.

were among the first to embrace
the opportunity of buying for
cash from overloaded and finan-
cially unsettled importers and
manufacturers, and come to the
front with an assortment so
complete and extensive that Gus
toners cannot fail to make ap
propriate and satisfactory selec
lions at unparalleled low prices
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg. sS.25;
range, NUT and No. 4 $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith coal, Con-
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11

Pork tenderloins, spare ribs. leaf lard,
pigs feet, sausage meat, breakfast bacon,
fresh or cured hams, at Gilmore's pork
house, First avenue, between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth streets. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-11
Paw Ynnr Taxes.

The taxes for Rock Island for the year
1884 are now due and should be paid at
once to the collector at No 1919. Second
avenue. d. F. KRELL,
dwtf Township Collector.