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The Evening critic., 1884-04-17
The chicago MARKETS To-day.

the NhIOHgO MNrHetS AOsuNy.
CHICAGO, April 1.-THE grain and provl.
sion markets opened weak and lower than last
evenings closing prices. Wheat shows do
cline OF u; corn, . oats, Ia pork, 15@l7h,
Corn, May, 40A; oats, May, 3l9s pork, June,
S10.5O; lard, May, $S,1b. Wheat after declining
TO S3E reacted, and is now Sdaa, Corn also
advanced TO dOb. In Liverpool wheat was
quoted quiet and steady, while corn was
frmer.
Shirts, COIIars Rpd Guns Done Up,
equal TO new at AntFGpn's Steam Laundry, Low
est prices. saf4
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17

MARRIED.
DRURY-MASON.-0n April 10, 1884, by tho
Rev. Father Ahern, Of st. Stephens Church,
John s. Drury to Miss Alice NJ. Mason, of this
city.
REILLY-K0EHLER.-O April Is, 1884, by
the Rev. Moonan, William Il. Reilly to Miss
Louisa q. Koehler, both OF this city.
DIED.
GRAMMER.-In Baltimore, Md, April IA,
1854, after brief Illness, Miss Matilda G..
Grammer, daughter Of the late G. O. Grammer,
OF thiB city.
HONESTY. ON Tuesday, April 10, 1884, at
2 o'clock p.l m, William H., beloved son OF
Susan Honesty, In the Goth year OF his age. =
YOUNG.-On Thursday, 17th April, after
protracted illness, Clarence b., son OF Edward
and Augusta Maria Young
Funeral services at tho First Baptist
Church, Thirteenth street, above q, on Sunday
next at 9 p. M, to which tho friends and &c.
quaintances OF the deceased and the alumni
OF Columbian and OF Harvard colleges are re-
spectfully invited TO attend.
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17
ron SALE-HoUses

ToR sALE-A PRE4tY LITTLE ooTrAGE
II very cheap, one nj from Georgetown Col
lege. Inquire OF O. III. n innel, 81 Frederick st.,
Georgetown. Rpl7-3th
NOR SALE-BY s. H. WALKER, $50 LOUISE
IL ana avenue, All ID 81. N. e., rooms,
and all improvements 1896 N ], ave. N. W., s
rooms. mr2i
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17
UHDERTAkERS

JOSEPH O. LEE
Formerly Of Henry Lees Sons,
UNDERTAKEN.
New and commodlous warorOom, No. 32j Penn,
ave. northwest. Residence on premises. fei II
ADDISON OAK,
PRACTICAL UNDERTAKER AND CABINET
MAKER,
Ready-made Collins, Baskets and shrouds No.
NJ q'h ~, corner OF o 8. W, Branch Store Gil
MRss. ave, N, W. Orders promptly executed at
reasonable rates mi
&. F. HARVEY, UNDERTAKES,
n2l sEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
The public IL respectfully notified that am no
longer NJ 9S2 II ST., but 92I Seventh street n W.
mAke no uilataka. II. HARVEY.
VIM. Fl. VALLEY,
BOokbnder, Paper Ruler and Blank Rock Mann.
mcturer, Cor. 9TH and II SITS. m. w.
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17
FOR HEE7--Houses.
LOST AND FOUND.

INoR RENTING. 1910 R ST. s. WIZ ROOMS;
II gas and water; rent. S25. Apply at 462 Maine
ave-. George White. apl6-3tt
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17
WANTED-H elp--FemaIe

Advertisements OF Three lines under this he
Inserted three times for Is cents,
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PROPOSALS.
DR0rosALa FoR IcE. :


OFFICE or THE PUBLIC PRINTER,
WAsHINgToE, ID. o., April ~, 1881
sealed proposals will be received At this office
until II o'clock n. M, Of Saturday April 10, 1881
Tor furnishing the Government Printing OniCe
with Ice from May 1, 1881, to April 20, 1885.
Bidders Will stnte the kind Of Ice they propose
TO furnish. The subcessiui bidder will be required
to furnish II In such quantities and at such times
ns may be required, subject to weight and inspec-
The right to reject any bid is reserved. Bids
must be lnaorsed Proposals for Ice,' and ad-
s. p. ROUNDS,
apll161s Public Printer.
The Evening critic., 1884-04-17


T OST- ON APRIL II, A DARK-BROWN
- pointer puppy, with white breast; months
old. Suitable reward ifbrought to 2oiO + st. n. w
aDlb-3tM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest 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. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums. reduces inflammation. an6
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn Mrs Winslow's Soothing SvrnI
for Children Teething is pleasant to thu
taste, and is the prescription of one o.
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fo
sale by NIL druggists throughout thu
world. Price % cents per bottle.
eb-29-m-w-s m l-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
PR,lgEssEgsaL CARDS.
NJ. E., SWEENEY,
e. w. HURST,

tTToRNEy AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IL Office No IS, p O. Block Rock Island
apr30dw6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
Mexican Annexation EaEeies.

There are some hasty philosophers
who imagine that the United States is
likely in time to annex at least the
Northern portion Of Mexico; and this
notion also finds favor among con-
siderable number of wealthy Mexicans,
who suppose that their property inter-
ests would be safer if the government
of the northern republic were extended
over them.
This notion, however, seems to be
entirely fanciful. There is nothing in
the northern portion of Mexico, with
the exception, perhaps, of parts of Tam
aulipas, to attract the immigration of
North Americans. The barren regions
of Coahuila, Chihuahua and Sonora
offer small inducements to settlers.
Even the best parts OF these States can
only be made useful for cattle ranges,
and these require but a limited popula-
ton. The mines, however rich they
may be, can only be worked with costly
apparatus, and the Indians of the
country will supply every demand for
labor, In this situation there is moth
ing to bring about annexation. If the
country were rich, If it were capable OF
being settled by a, dense agricultural
population, the case might be other
wise; but as it now stands, there is moth
ing that can make it an object for
American politicians to add Mexico or
any part of it to the United States.
OF course, the restless Yankee will
always have heavy interests in Mexico.
No matter what losses may be incurred,
the chances of successful mining or Of
fortunate hits in other directions will
always suffice to charm q due proper
ton of our spectators. But whatever
effect these gentlemen may produce, OF
however their wishes may be seconded
by few rich MeXicans, it is most i'm
probable that the northern republic
will desire. or that the southern republic
will be willing, to annex the two coun-
tries together under one Government.
In the North the policy of adding six or
eight millions Of Indians to a voting
population in which there is already
too much of ignorance will not be toll
Grated; while in the South the differ
ences of race. language, laws and
usages will present on that side OBJ
stacles equally insurmountable. Each
country will, of course, exert its due
| weight in the development OF the other;
| and there should be no reason in any
| national iealousie-3 or fears of encroach-
ment, why this development should not
be healthy, invigerating. and always ii
the direction of progress.-C. q. Dana.
in N Y. San.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
IN THE RRTDEE-p4TH.


They ride, they ride with slackened rein.
Facing the sinking sun,
And he is telling her over again
The tale that never is done
The tale that IS as old as the bending blue,
And it never has happened that OF two
Marveled what it could be.
1t never has happened that one of two,
Blithe boy, glad girl, together
Who have felt that to love was enough to dc
In the sweet and the sunny weather
But have found right words for the songs OF
birds
In the greenery overhead;
For TO build the nest in the spring is best
And us best in the spring to wed.
oh, and he rides at her bridie-rein.
And he bends him to her ear
With the musical tones of the old refrain
That ladies delight TO hear.
And his words are pleasant as rain thai
patters
Low on the laughing leaves,
And kind as the CHEEKY sun that fiatters
The gold of the harvest sheayes.
And his hand il is on her bridle-retn
And his look Is on her cheek
He needs not to tell her over again
OF the guerdon that he would seek
But oh, the tellingi It's like the smelling
OF the migHonette and the rose;
fof no matter how long you sing loves song,
1ou can never come to its close!
-Hoicdfd Gtgad0n in HdTper's Weekly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
PSALMS.
REVISED.

Hear this, all ye people. and give car
all ye invalids of the world, Hop Bitters
will make you well and to rejoice.
g. 1t shall cure all the people and put
sickness and suffering under foot
8. Be thou not afraid when your family
is sick, or you have Bright's disease OF
Liver Complaint, the Hop Bitters viii
cure you.
4. Both low and high. rich and poor
know the value of Hop Bitters for billi-
GUS, nervous and Rheumatic complaints.
g. Cleanse me with Hop Bitters aud
/ shall have robust and blooming health.
6. Add disease and lot the worst come,
I am safe if / use Hop Bitters.
Z. For all my life have been plagued
year ago was cured. by Hop Bitters.
s. He that keepeth his bones from aeh
ing from Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
with Hop Bitters. doeth wisely.
9. Through thou hast sores, pimples
freckles, salt rheum. erysipelas, blood
poisoning, yet Hop Bitters will remove
them all.
l w. W Hat NOtndu 10 tutlC, iEODtC 1ut
sick from female complaints, who desir-
eth not health and useth Hop Biiters ant
| is made well.
IL. Let US not neglect to use Hop Bitter
bring on serious Kidney and Liver COM
plants.
IL. Keep thy tongue from being fur
red, thy blood pure. and thy stomach from
indigestion by using Hop Bitters.
ID. All my pains and aches and dis
eases 90 like chaf before the wind whei
Use Hop Bitters.
| a. Mark the man who was nearly deaf
and given up by the doctors after usint
Hop Bitters and becomefh we'll
Is. Cease from worrying about nervous
ness, general debility, and urinar,
trouble, for Hop Bitters will restore you
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
u,c,oo. MINIATURES l. VT. PAUL.

Trains No. Z, s. and 10 are Maqaoketa Branch
Trains and & Aecommo iaton for Oxford juno
ion; aud ;, Passenger for Cslinar
Flying Datchmann leaves Rock Island a45 a.
~, arrives at o 10 p. m; arrives Dubuque 1880 a.
tn, leaves :03 p, IN, arrives al ST. Paul y; 50 p
tn, leaves a:25 a. m. arrives Minneapolis l0;l0 p
NJ. leaves ara 40 a. m.
& DIV HOLMES, Agent,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
Concerning Light Houses.

The loss of two steamships within
short time, (the Columbus and the
Daniel Steinmann), by neglecting the
friendly warning afforded by the light
house, calls our attention to the import
ance of these structures. This was fully
recognized in ancient times, and the
pharos of Alexandria dated three CEN
turtles before the Christian era 1t was
built of stone, five hundred and fifty
feet high, and the light could be seen
for forty miles. 1t stood for thousand
years, being eventually destroyed by an
earthquake. The earliest of modern
lighthouses is the tower of Cordovan,
one hundred and fifty feet high, which
was on the coast of France for nearly
three centuries. The Eddystone light
house is well-known in the records of
navigation, and being the only one of
the four that has withstood the wrath of
the elements, it has given its builder
fame.
The colonists soon learned the neees-
sity of these structures. and number
were in existence before the revolution.
They were of small height. and the
illumination was OF defective oharac-
ter Forty years ago our Government
sent commission to examine the light
house system in Europe, and this gave
a marked impulse to the system. At
present there are nearly seven hundred
lighthouses on the American coasts
and rivers, and also twenty-five float
ing-light stations, the total annual ex-
pense being S1.SS9.017. In addition to
the above there are nearly six thousand
buoys and beacons, which mark danger
of less threatening character. The
United States is the only Government
which imposes no burden on commerce
for this costly protection. Foreign YES
sells reap the benefit, but when our
ships enter q French or British port
containing lighthouse they are taxed
for its support. The advantages en-
ioyed by foreign ships is shown by the
fact that fifty Clydebuilt steamers are
in the transatlantic trade, and all enjoy
the benefit of our lighthouses, toward
which they contribute nothing, while at
the same time their rivalry has cru shed
our own shipping. The Americanlight-
house system is controlled by the Treas
ury Department. and the coasts are d.
vided into twelve districts. each of
which has an inspector. The latter is
furnished with vessels which they use
in their quarterly inspections, and each
is required to report the condition Of his
district to the Light house Board. !"
The latter is formed of navy officers,
who hold their meetings quarterly in
Washington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

Whatever NAV Be the difference N
lighthouse management among various
nations, there is now but one method Of
illumination, and this has given distinc-
ton to its author. Fresnel, to whom
reference is made. was born in France
nearly century ago, and was bred
civil engineer, but early displayed a
taste for general science. In his twenty
sixth year he wrote a very able article
on astronomy, and his next subject was
the polarization of light, which was fol-
lowed by another and still more import
ant production. His incessant progress
in science gave him distinction through
out Europe, but his greatest discovery
was in reference to the illumination.
In his thirty-first year he was appointed
to the lighthouse service, in which he
soon wrought a complete revolution.
Previously the illumination had been
produced by refectors, which was an
expensive as well as an inconyenient
method, Fresnel perfected the lens
method which had been attempted in
vain by other scientists, and his success
led to its general adoption. He was the
most brilliant French inventor of his
day, but in the midst of his career he
was removed BY death, having hardly
reached his fortieth year. The Fresnel
method has been adapted to headlights
for steamers and pierheads as well as
for ferries, and is now in general use.
1t is possible, however, that the electric
light may be substituted for lighthouse
purposes Life in lighthouse is, of
course, very monotonous, and yet the
keepers become SO much attached to it
that few ever resign There is no So
ciety for the families, no church, no
school, no entertainments, but on the
other hand there is the companionship
with nature and the fascination of the
ocean, which never loses its power
A. T. Cor. Troy IN. T.. Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
SHOR 7
LINE
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
AND ST. Paul.

1t owns and operates over 4500 miles of road IN
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
and Dakotrr and its main lines, branches and CON
nee reach all the great business centres OF the
Northwest and Far West, ii naturally answers the
description OF Short Line, and best route between
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Panl and Minneapolis.
Chicago. Milwaukee, La Crosse and Winona.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Aberdeen and Glendale.
Chicago Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Saltwater
Chicago, Milwaukee. Wausau and Merrill.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Beaver Dam and Oshkosh
Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Oconomowoc.
Chicago Milwaukee, Madison, and Prairi du Chen
Chicago, Milwaukee, Owattonna and FGribauh
Chicago Beloit, Janesville and Mineral Point.
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Dubuque.
Chicago Clinton, Rock island and Cedar Rapids.
Chicago, Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Chicago Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Yankton.
Chicago Milwaukee, Mitchell and Chamberlain,
Rock Island, Dubuque. st. Psul and Minneapolis
Davenport, Calmar. St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
ROCK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY,

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND WEST
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Fast Express ........,. S:55 AN 1920 M.
Mail sad Ex.. 20 P. M. $40 p. NJ.
Omaha u Kan. City Ex. .12:I5A.M s:05 p. NJ.
Accommodation. .......e; 10P.M. 200 A. NJ.
& az Freight ............6 100 A. N. 400 p. NJ.
Depot Twentieth street,
The l.l5 p. m. train makes close connection
At Galva with the c. B. Il O., for points west; ar
irving at Galesburg at LES p M; Burlington $40
.. m; keokuk 1925 p. m; Quincy 10:o5 p. m.
also making close connection at Peoria with l. b.
& W., and I. P. & W.. roads for all points cast
and south
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14
a vo1,rm man annl;ad for nos

a young man applied for position
in a Doctors Office. What can you
doP" asked the physician. Il KANT
do nothin' yet, but / want to larn how
to hack off legs. Got nat'ral hank
erin fur sick work Cut one o Pen
dleton boys all ter pieces further day,
SO Pap he lowed I'd better be doctor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

"A humpback' turtle was found
floating in Monterey Bay, Califoria, the
other day and captured. 1t was seven
feet seven inches in length, four feet
across the back, and had two fins three
feet long 1t weighed 1000 pounds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

I'D hate to be In your shoes. "
said woman, as she was quarreling
with a neighbor You couldn't get
into them" sarcastically replied the
neighor. CHICAGO Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

The use of the term
Short Line in connection
with the corporate name OF
s grert road, conveys an
idea of just what is requir-
ed by the travelling public
II Short Line, Qnick Time
and the Best of accommo-
dations-all OF which are
i railway in America,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

Emory's Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purly veget
table.-15 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-14

Pullman Sleepers and the Finest Dining Cars in
the world are run on the main lines OF the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, and every att en-
ton is paid to passengers by courteous employees
Of the Company.
s s MERRILL A V H CARPENTER,
General Manager, Gen. Pass. & Tiki Agt
1T. CLARK. GEO II. HEAFFORD,
GeHl Sup't. Asst Gen. Pass. ACT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-10-23

At the recent Convention of the w C lin
this place, committee was appoin ted to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of Mountain
City Lodge, which has prepared the following:
The Committee appointed to express the sense
of this Lodge IN reference to the Convention of
the w 9 of Virginia, lately held in this ci
ty, beg leave to submit the following resolu-
tions:
l. That it is with pleasure record our high
appreciation of all the exercises of the Conven-
ton. and that we gratified at the whole
some influence following the same.
2. That we do hereby express our highest adj
miration of the addresses of Miss Frances f.
Willard, of Illinois, Mrs. Sallie Chaplin OF
South Carolina, Miss Anna Gordon, of Massa-
chusetts and Mrs. r. d. Wilson, of Loudoun
county, Va.
3. That we regard the closing address of the
Convention made by Miss Willard at the City
Hall as one of the most elegant. eloquent and
logical we have ever heard.
1. That the w. G. 4. U. shall ever have our
sympathies and prayers, and, as far as practical
Bile. our hearty cooper Ation in this most noble
work.
ReSolretl, That we are gratified to learn that
the managers of the Baldwin Augusta Fair
have determined to allow Intoxicating
liquors sold nor any gambling on the grounds
at the approaching Fair.
RUMSEY SMITHSoN,
JAMES NJ. WHALEY.
r. j. DEBTOR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-10-23

At the parsonage of the NJ. E. Church. South.
Hedgeville, W. Va, yS on the 18th Oct, by Rev.
county, Va, and Miss Annie L. Whitmore, Of
Berkeley county, w. Va.
Near Cedar Grove, on the Cd inst, by Rev. +.
l.. Kregloe, Mr. Charles w. Sheltman and Miss
Marietta Hamilton, both of Rockbridge.
At Barterbrook, in this county, on Thursday,
the 10Th inst, by Rev. j. E. Booker Mr.. John
p Kerr, one OF the Editors and Proprietors of
the Rockingham Register, and Miss Elizabeth
Hopkins, daughter of Mrs. Hopkins, the ma
tron Of the Western Lunatic Asylum. We wish
them bon roydge over the sea of life.
Near Mt Crawford, Sunday, Oct. 18th, by
Rev. w. l.. Lynch, Mr.. Owens X. Picker, of
Augusta county, and Miss Martha Ann GLADDEN.
of Rockingham.
On the 10th inst, Mint Springs in this county,
by Rev. G. L. d. Collins, Mr.. Thomas F.. Chris
man OF Augusta county. to Miss Sallie NJ. Evans
of ROckbridge county.
At the residence of p. N. Powell, ESQ.,, Tuesday
evening, by Rev. ]. C. Dice, Mr.. Ru. L. Stratton
TO Miss M. Wheeler, daughter of Mr.. p. \. Pow
ell, all of StauntOn.
In Staunton, Tuesday evening, by Rev. Allan
.Curr, Mr.. Cash M. Hatton to Miss Mary l.. Bel
lamy, of Staunton.
At the residence of the bride on Sinking
Creek, Greenbrier county, W. Va, by Rev. W .
H. Woolf, Mr.. D. J. Cogbill, of Anderson, Mon
roe county, w. Va, to Mrs. Josephine MbClung
nee Williams, of Greenbrier county, W. Va. Mr..
Cogbill is the popular "mine host" of the Cog
bill Hotel, pretty well known In these parts,
as the saying is"
In staunton, Oct. 25th. 1881, at her fathers
residence, by Bev. Mr.. Bushong, of Woodstock,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Repass, OF stanton, Mr..
VIM. Arthur Wilson and Miss NJ. Berthe, daugh-
ter Of q. L. Palmer, Esq
On the sth inst. al the residence Of the brides
parents in Crabbottonh, highland county, by
Rev, ]. H. Temple MIR. VIM. Smith and Miss
LOu0lla COlaW.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-10-23

Mr.. Editor The managers of the
County Fair just closed, certainly deserve
a great deal of credit. and should certainly
know that the general public heartily APP
prove of their bold stand taken in the in
terest of reform by the exclusion from the
grounds of the liquor sellers and gamblers.
Judging from appearances they did not
suffer pecuniarially this time. and future
fairs will more than compensate thenk for
the small loss in way Of licences to these
Objectionable features. The exhibits were
very creditable. the machinery depart
ment being particularly well represented.
My attention was particularly arrested by
the movements of the traction engines
There was one called the Peerless which
really seemed to be a thing of life'7 NOV
ing over the ground with great rapidity
regardless of distractions, and apparently
managed with the greatest ease the gen
eral opinion being that it certainly de-
served it's name. I predict for the future
fairs of this society even greater success
than attended this one, and am confident,
the experiment tried at this fair, if adj
hered to, will prove very profitable here rs
it has done elsewhere. Yours,
SOJOURNER.