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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03

There will be no regular services at the
Christian chapel tomorrow, but instead
there will be children's floral service in
the morning. Rev. Wright, the pastor,
will give talk to the children about ''The
Children's Crusade of the Thirteenth Cen
tury." At night there will be given a
missionary concert, and everybody is
invited to attend. Some fine music has
been prepared, and other features that
will be entertaining and interesting to oil.
Be sure to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Bill Boards.

If we are not impertinent we would
venture to ask the question when the bill
board folks mean to erect their bill boards
which have fallen down on Second avenue
and Sixteenth street. They were blown
down last Sunday night, but as yet no
effort has been made to put them up.
They do not present very imposing APP
pearance as they are, and it would be Just
as well. if not better that they were
erected again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
The County Building.

May Elizabeth Betty to Roswell B.
Bacon, sw sw Sc II, Is. 2 W, and sw
sw 12, is, W. and !. IA. 16. W. and
ne /, 10, IS, 2 W, $1,000.
Milan Paper Co. to ]. J. Parks, out
lots and 0, in 90, II, 2 W, Lower Wells
Island, 81.
Rock Island County to Regula Roth,
one acre in ne sw, 3, II, 2 ". 1915.
Simon A. Kerns to VIM kerns, lot 3.
block 8, Woods second addition TO Mo
line, $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday school workers again as
sembled at the Baptist church last even
ing, and at eight o'clock the exercises
were opened by singing, and then followed
a half half hour devotional exercises led
by Mr. Mckenzie Then followed a song
by the male chorus, twenty five male
voices, led by Profs. Excl and Spencer,
after which Prof. Excel sang. by re-
quest, song entitled Handwriting on
the Wall Then there followed some
more singing by the male chorus, all of
which was well rendered. Mr. w. B.
Jacobs was then introduced and took for
the subject of his remarks, Il VIII Draw
all Near unto Me" The gentleman went
on and delivered what we would
call first class sermon. He
said it was question what would
draw men. Some would follow up one
thing and some would fall down and
worship other things. The only thing,
however. to worship, was the Lord, who
reigned on high More preaching of the
gospel is needed said the speaker. 1t is
the best, and i3 the cleanest road and the
only road that vii! lead to heaven. After
Mr.. Jacobs had got through, President
Harper, in behalf of the members, ten
dered their thanks to the citizens of Rock
Island for the kindness and hospitality
shown them, and then the convention
sang the doxology, received the benedic-
tion and were dismissed. The convention
has done good work, and it is to he hoped
that we will have more of them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03

The people of Minonk, ILL.,. feel as
though the Rev. Marquis should be re
leased from his pastorship there, so he
could accept the call that has been ten
dered him by the Broadway Presbyterian
people of this city. In all probability he
will yet come to this city, and preach for
the Broadway people. We hope he will
He is an eloquent devine, good man
and would make a good citizen. In &
few more days now it will definitely
known whether he will come here or not
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03

There will be big time at the rink
tonight. Mr.. Monroe, who is said to be
the champion of Iowa, will be present and
give an exhibition of his skill on skates.
He is a good skater, and executes over
one hundred and twenty five maneuvers
on the skates. A good band of music will
be in attendance, and if you want to en-
Joy yourself, be sure to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
A Runaway

A delivery wagon belonging to the
Moline oil company ran away on Moline
avenue yesterday afternoon. The horses
became frightened at the street car, and
ran away as fast as their legs could carry
them. They were stopped at Twenty
second street, where the driver came up to
them, got into the wagon and drove away
again as if nothing had happened.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Rafnrnad.

Mr.. WaInock returned home from
Chicago yesterday where he went with
Rev. Reynolds. He says that the opera
ton was performed on Rev. Reynolds in
skillful manner, and that he will soon be
able to return with new eye. OF course
he cannot see out of this eye. but it will
be a great deal better than no eye at all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
The Race Track.

Several of our horsemen were out exer-
cising their steeds on the race track at the
fair grounds yesterday afternoon. There
were about eight horses on the race track
Some fast speed was made. The race
track is in splendid condition, and
if you can find time you ought to 60 out
there some afternoon and see the horses
race.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Nice Ice Cream Parlors.

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegan: ice cream room in the three
cities 1t is well known that Mr.. Birk-
enfalds reputation for making delicious
ice cream is second to none in the west.
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream made from the pure cream go to
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. m2 3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
A Crank.

An old crank was giving the good
housewife no end of trouble in the north"
ern part Of town yesterday afternoon.
He was begging for something to eat.
At some places he was given something,
but If he didn't like what was given him
he would throw it back in their face. He
got SO demonstrative at one house that
the lady of the house had to threaten to
send for the police before he would 60
away.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Off the Track,

One of the Moline street cars got off
the track coming from the base ball park
yesterday afternoon. The Car had just
started ard was going down hill at a
rapid speed, when all at once it jumped
off throwing several on the ground
Everybody who was on the car had to get
off and help put it on the track again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Logs.

Five large RATS we're received by ouI
saw mills yesterday, This is enough to
last them a month. The lumber men say
that they will have no further trouble in
securing all the logs they want, for there
has been big rain up north, and the
logs that were in the logging camp have
been f1oated down into the river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
No Court.

These are dull and insipld times for the
tickle blind goddess. There were no
arrests made by the red eyed minions of
elaw yesterday and consequently Squire
Choppers court was not in session this
morning. But never mind. There's o
good time coming 'The mills of
the Gods grind slowly, but they grind
exceeding fine" and some one will get the
benefit of the law before many days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
nnnka.

Some sportsmen were out cunning after
ducks yesterday afternoon on the slough
near the Chicago, Rock Island g. Pacific
depot For week or so there has been
large gangs of ducks holding forth there,
but they will fight shy of the place after
this, as over twenty five of them were
killed by hunters yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Concert.

Don't forget the concert given by the
Great Western band, of Davenport. in
Turner hall tonight. It will be pleas
ant affair. Some fine music will be rem
dered. A dance will follow the concert,
and no charge will be- made for dancing.
You should take it in by all means.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Excursion

There being no preventing providence,
and we hope there won't, the Milan line
will run excursion cars to Black Hawk
tower all day tomorrow. This is a
pleasant place of resort, and if you feel
like making recreation trip anywhere,
it will do you good to go out to the tower.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
THE paErrIEsr LADY IN ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarns
tee it to all. Price so cents and 81.
Trial size free. ~.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Baptizing,

There will be several persons baptized
by immersion by the Swedish church to-
morrow morning The, baptizing will
take place near the bridge, close to the
waterworks, and the exercises will take
place about 10 O'Clock a. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
indians.

Last evening six big buck Indians, of
Yankton Sioux species. arrived on the
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific train, en-
troute to Eureka, towl near Peoria,
where they were going to school. All OF
them could speak English. and said they
meant to study hard and graduate in a
couple of wears.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Fight.

Tive fellows, whose names are unknown,
to US, INDUCED in scrapping matinee.
near Westphars saloon last night. Both
got bloody noses, but otherwise no dam
age They finally agreed to quit, one
going up the street and the other going
down. No. arrests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03

Saturday, May ), 1884.
River Riplets .

The Bald Eagle has been chatered by
the st. Louis and St. Paul packet COM
pany to take the place of the lost Grand
Pacific, and will make regular trips be
tween St. Paul and st. Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Gymnasium.

The faculty and students of Augustana
college have added a gymnasium to the
college, and have secured the services of
Dr. Bersenger to instruct the students.
This is quite an improvement, aud one
that will be appreciated by all who attend
that institution of learning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Raliaf Mating.

The members of the ladies relief soci
ETY. are requested to meet at the residence
of Mrs. General Hoffman, next Monday,
at 2 o'clockp M. 1t is earnestly requested
that full attendance of members be
present as there is business of the greatest
Importance to be transacted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Notics to water conaumsrs

The SEMI annual water rents are due
May /, and must be paid by the 10th day
of NAV at the City Clerks office. or the
water will be shut off without further
notice. ROBERT KoEHLER,
tmv10 Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Rodman Rifles, Attention.

Afull dress drill of this command is
ordered for Monday evening. Full at
tendance required. By. order of Capt.
H,*Abell. D. ]. SEARS, list Sergt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Money 10 Loan.

Loans negotiated In sums of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by Will G. Whitehead at Surgeons law
office 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-03
Cut Rates

Over any railroad at ,Glockhof's, under
the Harper house, Rock Island. diff
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

1t is a fixed idea with English mis-
sionaries that in proportion as they
Europeanize the costume Of their dusky
converts they improve their morality.
IL may be so, for of course the African
or Polynesian Christian does not adopt
the latest Partisan fashions, bat a very
different idea prevails in Turkey. There
the adoption OF the dress of the infidel
Is regarded as sure token of dcmor-
alization, and from time to time pa
ternal sovereign issues IN energetic do
cree against the departure from the
simplicity of the fashions of Islam.
Such decree has Just been published
by the Chief Of the Police Of Constan-
tinople. II is addressed to the Moham-
medan women of the city, and orders
them within months time to leave off
wearing European cloaks and other ar
ticles OF Western apparel, including the
thin transparent veil which does not
sufficiently hide the face. After the
month Is passed, they must return to
the modest garb Of Turkey, and every
woman disFegarding these rules is TO be
heavily finea The decree states fur
thcr that it has been made according
TO instructions from the Sultan and
Sheikh-ul-Islam, who are both deeply
grieved at the mania among Turkish
wo0sp for European dress. -Pai2.AfaU
rQGsejH.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07
Made-Up Men.

A reporter was engaged in conversa-
ton with the proprietor of Market
street corset-factory few days ago,
when Il dapper-looking and stylishly-
dressed young man, well known in So
ciety, entered, and, addressing the pro-
prictor, wanted to know If "thoso
things" he had ordered were done.
"You mean the corset and padsP"
asked the proprietor.
Yes" timidly replied the dandy,
looking suspiciously at the reporter. A
clerk was called and took charge of tho
young man, who secured the things and
departed.
others of his class wear corSets and
pads, said the proprietor, in answer to
interrogatories. "You must not think
that artificial make-ups are confined
alone to women" he said. "You may
not believe it, but l can name upward
of a hundred society men in this city
who wear corsets, and even u greater
number than that who pad their legs.
The latter custom has only been in
vogue since the tight-fitting pantaloons
camo into style"
"No, the custom is not original. Il
comes from abroad where roues, dam
dies and court-followers who are getting
old make up to q greater extent than
the most slender and homely ballet
dancer in the country. After man
gets to'be between forty and fifty years
of age his abdominal region expands
and he becomes corpulent. To avoid
this he orders an appliance, which, al
though it differs somewhat from the fe-
male corset, is virtually q corset, and
clnches the wearer's adipose tissue up
so as to make his form almost as per-
feet as an Apollo. Then by the Judi.
cious use of few pads and some paint
and powder, aided by false teeth and
hair-dye, the aged beau looks many
years younger and frisks about q bali
room with step as light as youth of
twenty. Army officers, as general
thing, are very proud of their shape,
and If nature has been unkind to them
they wear csrsets and pad. There are
dozen or more of Uncle Sans brass
mounted dandies who deal with me.
'Actors, too, are good customers. OF
course, many of them only wear these
appliances on the stage to carry out
their idea of a character, but | could
name several who wear them both on
and off the stage. There Is one i'm par
ticular, a member of an Eastern combi-
nation, who thinks he is Just too sweet
for anything. Lots of the girls think so,
too. He travels principally ON his
shape, but If the girls could but know
how he is made up they would be aston
ished and disgusted.
"Of course, there is a prejudice
against men wearing corscts," contin-
ucd the maker, "but in some cases IL is
a silly one. Now, take it in the case of
large, heavy men; there 1t is an abso-
lutte necessity. They become so fat that
unless they wear something to brace
their bodies they would grow entirely
out of proportion"
A corpulent gentleman who wanted
to have q brace made interrupted the
conversation, and the reporter took his
departure pondering over his discovery
that men wore corsets.-San Francisco
Ctronicie.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07
HUMOROUS.

The question is; Can a girl wiz
doesn't use powder make her hair bangp
William Hicks, of San Jose, Cal, +,
wept out to dig a well, and struck a
valuable pocket of ore. AS Emerson
says, he-Bill-did better than he knew.
Rochester Post -Brprcss.
Pa" said little boy, ga horse is
worth good deal more, isn't it, after
it's broker" Eyes, my son. Why do
SOU ask such question: Because /
Sfets ss shs n9% rs'eng SorSs Jsyyag you gave
AIR. Jipso INDUCES largely in
hyperBOle." remarked the higii-s6Shool
girl toher mother. Yes" answered
The old lady; "Mrs. Jones told me he'd
taken to drinking; I'm so sorry for his
wife, poor thing."-OH CITY Derrick.
The Boston girl goes into a music
store and asks for ''saccharine speti-
mems of the genus viola order violacae,
perennial herbaceous plants, acaulescent
or cauiescent, peduncles angular, soh-
tary." And the clerk wants TO know if
Fritz Emmett wrote it, and she faints. -.
Chicago Times.
Two Partisan Esaus were taking
supper at farmhouse near Orleans.
AL at once one of them made wry
face, called the housewife and showed
her very fine blonde hair in the hare
ragout. The'good woman smiled and
said; Yes, there is one, after all; ex-
cuse me, gentlemen. thought had
taken them all outr'
"A writer in Northern newspaper
says that he can throw piece OF Arkan-
saw corn-bread through brick wall
ten feet thick. This story is greatly ex-
aggerated, as nine feet and half is the
Mickest wall through which piece of
bread can be thrown. Such reckless
writers tend to bring State into con-
tempt.-Arbansa,O Traretlcr.
Nothing could go beyond an adver-
tisement we met with lately of Yam
kee auctioneer. IL offered for sale q
"sweet and pensive retirement on the
banks of the Hudson, and after describ-
ing the streams of sparkling bright
ness" and the "fruits of the tropics in
golden beauty" mentions that 1.-the
stables are worthy of the steeds of MINI
rod or the studs of Achilles, and its
heronry was built expressly for the birds
OF Paradise, while somber in the dis
tAnce, like the cave Of a hermit, glimpses
are caught of the dog g-house. ~ Chicago
Tribune.
An eyasivo answer: pat" said his
reverence, 81 shall be very busy this
afternoon, and if any one callsf do not
wish to be disturbed" "All right, sor;
will l tell them you're not inp'T "No,
Pat; that would be lie." "An
phwat'll say, yer rcverenceP" "Oh,
just put them off with an evasive an
swer." At supper time Pat was asked
If any one had called. "Faix, there
did" "And what did you tell himP"
said the priest. "Shurc, an j give him
an evasive answer" "How was thatp"
queried his reverence" "He axed me
was yer honor in, an sez to him, sez 1:
Was yer gran'mother hoot-owlp' -
~ Y Graphic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.
Patti has been singing for thirty
years. and Nilsson for twenty.

Patti has been singing for thirty
years, and Nilsson for twenty.
1t was in November, hundred
years ago, that old John Jacob Astor
set sail from Germany for New York
with nothing but five-pound note and
seven German flutes in his pocket.-M.
Y. 7insa
The husband of the late Mrs.
Fanny Sprague, of Rhode Island,
mother of the Ex-Governor, was muir
dered in 1843, and John Gorton was
hanged for participation in the crime.
-Procidence Journal.
General Crook, the Indian-fighter,
is said to be very abstemious, not drink
ing any kind of alcoholic liquor, tea or
coffee. His favorite beverage is fresh
milk. In dress he is equally plain, but
he is not in the least degree slovenly.-
Chicago Journal.
Mr.. A. ID. Hatch, of New Bedford,
who originated the New Bedford ex-
press when the railroad was first opened
to that city, refers his friends to the
ninetieth Psalm of David. the tenth
verse. He was still active and genial, as
in earlier times, on his seventieth natal
day.-DoSton Post.
Mr.. John r. French, formerly Ser
geant- at Arms of the United States Sem
ate, in his lecture: Ten Years Among
the Senator's" ranks William Pitt Fes-
senden as the greatest member of that
body he ever knew, but says he went in
and out of the Senate Chamber with
less pretension than tho man who
opened and shut the doors. .--I7didndpo-
us Journal.
Mgr. Capel was asked what struck
him most forcibly in this country, and
he replied The precociousness OF
children" He says that while in Balti-
more the Archbishop took him to call
on n lady. While making the visit O
boyaged four years came In the room,
and his mother said: "My son, speak
to the Archbishop" He obeyed readi'
ly, and, holding out his hand, said
"How do, Archp'-C Chicago Iritu'se.
Comptroller Knox, of the Treasury
Department, is thus described: "His
personal appearance is quite striking
his tall, well-nourished figure, dignified
carriage, topped by head as massive
as maui, gray mustache and hair
bright eyes twinkling behind golden
rnnmed glasses, heavy jaws, expressive
Of resolution, and under lip Slightly
pursed, apparently by habits of calcula
lation, constitute an ensemble calculated
to attract second look at the man
aside from the knowledge of his fanie.'
| IN y Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

A New York photographer says
he frequently photographs dolls.-
This is not a new departure, however.
Dolls have been photographed for
years. To be sure they possess lit.
tie more animation than the mechan-
ical dolls now made, but their posi-
tion in society and the good they ac-
complish in this world are about the
same.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

"Oh, yes" said Mrs. Parvenu,
talking about music at Mrs. Sudden
riches reception, 81 just doto on
them sympathy concerts, and my
husband insists on our prescribing for
the whole series. Amt them Bee
thoven rapsodies real elegant ~
Baltimore Day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

Something must be done to re-
duce the taxes on the poor man."
wrote country editor, and the next
week he received a communication
reading: "Thats it, old fellow; keep
up the fight for three-cent beers. >
Philadelphia Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

Not long ago an advocate of fe-
male suffrage was asked: "How
would you like to have your wife run
ming for office against your" and the
reply was: Nothing would suit me
better. The family couldn't ask a
softer thing than that."-Salt Lake
Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

"Yes, sir" said BLOSSOMS shoe
maker, flatteringly, "you have got a
sound foot, sir" 81 guess you'd think
so" replied Blobson, 'if you had to
60 up stairs at midnight as often as l
do."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

A Michigan girl, at one sitting, ate
two pounds of limburger cheese.
Leap year will do that maiden 10
particular good unless the young man
has cold in his head.-New York
Graphic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

care you the rector?' said gen.
tleman calling at the rcctory of a
little Episcopal church in country
town. "Yes,' replied the meek look
ing gentleman who came to the door,
"but if you'll step in III introduce
you to my wife. She's the director"
-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

An Omaha pastor is trying to put
a stop to Sunday night courting. He
can't be much of business man to
thus jeopardize his chances for fees.
-EX.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

Over the door of o cabin In Mon
tana, on the line Of the Northern Pacific
Road, Is written with charcoal these
words; "Only nine miles to water and
twenty miles from wood. No grub In
the house. God bless our home. ."--Cbj.
eaQo Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07
NV physician said I could not live.

My physician said l could not live,
my liver out of order, frequently
vomited greenish mucous, skin yellow,
small dry humors on face, stomach
would not retain food. Burdock
Blood Bittcrs cured me. Mrs. Ade-
laide O'Brien, 372 Exchange st., Buff
falo, N. Y,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-07

Chinese generals have incentives to
success not to be found in the affete
armies of civilization. When n
Chinese general losses a battle, he is
promptly beheaded.-Life.