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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
The School Election

From all indications the coming cleo
ton for a member of the board of educa>
ton will be more spirited than such elec>
tons usually are. So far two candidates
have been announced Mr. John w.
Welch and Mr.. Chas. Hansgen. As the
election does not occur until next Tues
day it is possible that other candidates
may be announced. Against the two
gentlemen mentioned naught can be said
but for several reasons We think that Mr..
WEIGH should have the preference over
Mr.. Hangsen.
The Union this morning, takes rather
partisan view of the matter from repub>
lican standpoint. and shows an unfriendly
feeling to MIR. Welch simply because be is
democrat The article, on the whole,
is very weak effort to show why Mr..
WEIGH should not be elected. and contains
such foolish sentences as the following
THE democrats named Mr.. John W.
Welch as a candidate some days ago, with
the evident intention of taking advantage
of Mr. Donaldson's refusal to be candi
date for reelection, to obtain control OF
the board of education.
viii the Union or any individual in
form the public why the democrats wish
to obtain control of the board of educa-
tom" The democrats b ave not named
Mr.. WEIGH as their candidate. The ARGU:
favored the nomination of Mr.. Donald
son, until that gentleman emphaticallI
refused to serve, as it thought he was en-
titled to another term if he desired re-
election. After his refusal to serve longer
we were approached by several republi'
cans, who suggested Mr.. Welch's name
and as yet no democrat has urged hi
election as we are aware of. Therefore
it can readily be seen that Mr.. Welch i:
not pushed forward by the democrats
He was mentioned as an available candi'
date last year, which probably accounts
for his candidacy now.
The Union also favors Mr.. Hansgen
because be is a foreign born citizen, ant
Mr.. WEIGH is not We did not know be
fore that q persons nstivity-whether ar
American or not--gave him any particu
lar claim to the position of school direc
tor. Besides, we understand that Mr.
Hansgen is already connected with tn
Lutheran school. Although the Union i
endeavoring to draw the party lines il
the coming election, we trust our citi'
zens will not allow their educational in
terests to be retarded by unwise politica
influences.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26

A new time card will go into effect on
the %" one week from tomorrow.
Gen. Superintendent j. D. BessIer ar
rived in the city in his private coach last
evening, and left for Sterling this morn
ing. He is accompanied by Division Su-
perintendent W. G.. Brown and D. Dor
man, fuel agent of the road.
The Rock Island & Peoria will have re,
duced rates to and from all stations,
over the line of the road on July 4th
All roads running into Rock Island have
now decided to charge less fare on the
national holiday,
In the interest of economy, the repair
shops of the Rock Island & Peoria road
have been removed from this city to PEG
ria. By this movement, about eight men
were thrown out of employment here.
Supt. Sudlow says there is everything in
Peoria for the accommodation of the re-
pair shops, as the car shops have been
there for some time, and as times are SO
dull. it was the best thing that could be
done.
The new train signals, which have been
adopted by the Chicago, Burlington
Quincy, are to go into operation July g.
The most important changes are in the
lantern signals, red signifying danger in
stead of green, the latter now being used
as caution. White signifies safety, and
blue is used by the car inspectors There
are few changes in whistle and bell ROPE
signals but not material These signals
are to be adopted by all the great trunk
lines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
Briefs.

The Central shoe store continues to be
the most popular place to buy foot wear.
Ninety degrees in the shade in some
places today -somewhat summer like.
DR.. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. tt
Messrs. Chas. H Deere, Morris Rosen.
field and Others are spending few days
camping near Penny slough.
Advertise in the half-cent>aswordc coils
umn of the ARGUS. 1t will pay you.
Go where everybody goes for shoes
and slippers-the popular Central shoe
store.
Judge Adams was about the city this
morning. He is still quite feeble, but is
slowly but steadily recovering.
DR.. j. W. Stark, Dentist, 1722 Second
avenue. d1vr.
Mrs. George Bixby has returned from
her visit to the Cream City, and has re-
sumed her duties as chief operator at the
control telephone office.
Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers. ETC., of G. Ii. Young, 1T Main St.,
Davenport, Iowa. apl15dtf
The regular monthly meeting of the
Jefferson club will be held in the clubs
rooms on Second avenue, Saturday even
ing.
The Young Mems Christian association
will give an informal social TO their mems
bers and friends (either ladies or gentle-
mem this evening at o'clock. A very
interesting and enjoyable programme will
be given.
The German English school, in charge
of President Bernhardi, went into the
woods back of Wagner's brewery for a
picnic this afternoon. The school of Mo-
line will come dowR and join in the af>
fair. Bleuer's band furnishes the music.
Mrs. Mary II. Wadsworth, daughter OF
P. l.. Mitchell, Esq, leaves on Monday
morning for New York city. where she
will be joined by relatives and friends,
and the party will start for Europe to he
gone six months.
The assessors books from Bowling and
South Rock Island townships have been
received by the county clelk. In Bowling
| the assessed valuation of taxable nronertv
is $1,S37,31, which is S., 542 greater than
a year ago. In South Rock Island the
figures are $ls2.071 which is 81, 494 less
| than in 1884
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
Died.


At s O'Clock this morning occurred the
death of Miss Maggie Stiles, daughter OF
Mrs. Mary E. Stiles, 2104 Third avenue.
The deceased had been for some time a
sufferer from consumption, which finally
caused her death She was for number
of years and until recently a clerk in
McCabe's dry goods store. She was an
estimable young woman, amiable and
kind hearted, and her untimely death will
be deeply mourned by large circle of
friends. The funeral occurs from the
Christian chapel at 2 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
ST. JosRpH's SCHOOL.
Annual Commencement Exercises Last
Eyening-.Large Attendance, Fea-
lures of the Program, Etc.


The fourth annual commencement ex>
ercises of st. Joseph's school took place
in the Sisters academy last evening. The
hall was densely crowded, standing room
being at premium, so great was the in
terest manifested in the school and its
progress. The programme was quite
lengthy, but none the less interesting; be-
ginning at 6 o'clock it was nearly II
before the last number was announced.
The exercises opened with an entrance
march. by Misses Annie Linehan, Mary
Hughes, Alice Caffrey and Agnes Dolly,
followed by sweetly given chorus,
ave Maria, with piano accompaniment
by Misses Alice Caffrey and Eva Nor
moyle. The sslutatory was then delivered
by Miss Grace Lynch, in a manner which
won the praise of all present. "Papa's
Letter" an amusing recitation by Miss
Eva Normoyle, was next followed by a
solo with piano accompaniment by Miss
Miss Kate McQuade. Miss Mary Roaeh's
recitation, "Maclaine's Child" was APP
preciated, as was vocal selection, Peri
Waltzes," by Misses Kate McQuade,
Clara Smith, Veda Shaffer and Mary Corr
coran.
Peep in the Future" minims play.
by Misses Nellie Devlne, Lucy McQuinn,
Annie Campbell, Katie McHugh, Katie
Kelley, Maggie Moroney, Lulu Mitsch,
Maggie Kelly, Ella Lawler. Alice Green
and Mary Lynch, was given in an excel>
lent manner, as the applause from the
audience showed. Miss Mae Parsons
selection, Macs First Piece, was good,
and then came beautiful tableau, en-
| titled the CERES and the Seasons" by
Misses Mary Ryan. Katie Fitzgerald,
Katie Roach and Mary Klnny
The next two numbers were of the
musical order-a semi chorus Music by
the Birds" by Miss Mamie Long, and a
pleasing piano solo, 'Chanson Des
Alpes,' by Miss Annie Linehan. THE
Angels of Buena Vista" a recitation, by
Miss Maggie Mcmahon, was heartily ap-
preciated, and an interesting polka mili>
taire Les Fires De La Garde, by Misses
Grace Lynch, Alice Caffrey, Katie Nc
Quade and Hattie Bamberger, closed the
first part.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
EXPOSITION NOTES.

J. up. COATs.
The Worlds Industrial and Cotton Cen
tennial Exposition.
New ORLEANS, May %, 1885.
Messrs. Auchincloss Brothers,
representing J. & P. Goats:
Gentlemen-Your communication of
April 81, inclosing forty shares of stock
of the Worlds Industrial and Cotton
Centennial Exposition, as a donation, is
received, and | am directed by the Board
of Management to express their thanks
for your enterprise and liberality. and
their appreciation of the interest you
have manifested in this and other ways
in the Exposition to which you have by
your splendid exhibit contributed so
largely. l have the honor to be, very
truly yours.
(Signed) s. II. BUCK, Dir. General.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
Returned.

Sheriff John NJ. Reticker returned from
Wheeling, West Virginia, yesterday, &C
companied by his sister, Mrs. Jobes, who
has been in delicate health for some time,
and will remain here in the hopes of re-
her strength. The sheriff
saws that the crop prospects are much
better in Illinois than in the south, where
the season is very backward.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26

A French scientific journal reports that
in Paraguay tribe of Indians with tails
has been discovered.
1t is stated that the Astors have paid
at the rate of 5000, 600 per acre for land
in Wall street, New York.
Roumania, like California, is complain
ing Of seventeen year locusts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
THE DAILY ARGUS.
FRIDAY. JUNE %. 1885.
Evening Pleasure.

The spacious lawns about the residence
of Capt. T. J. Robinson, on Twentieth
street, were the scenes Of brilliant and
successful social affair last evening. 1t
was lawn party given under the aus
pices of the ladies of the First Methodist
church, and many were they who availed
themselves of the evenings enjoyment.
Refreshments were served during the ev
ening in a charming manner by the young
ladies of the church. Fine music was dis
eoursed by Biehls orchestrs, and neat
little sum was Melted for the new church
carpet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
THE VOYAGE OF LIFE,
was announced, in which characters were
taken as follows:

The idea of this fanciful piece was that
of youth starting out in life, and show
ing the good and evil he was obliged to
contend with. Sloth tempted him on one
hand, while purity encouraged him 10
better aims The closing scene illus
trated the success of him who allows vir>
tue command his forces. 1t was beauti>
| full melodrama, and the different parts,
without exception, were well taken.
The next number on the programme
was entitled ''Valse Brilliant, musical
selection, by Misses Eva Ncrmoyle Grace
Lynch, Mary Warren and Hattie BAN
berger A recitation Pyramids, not
Egyptians, by Miss Mary Lannon. fol-
| lowed, and then came the enchanting
chorus, Where the Warbling Waters
Flow" with piano accompaniment, by
Miss Alice Catfrey. Miss Caffrey then
gave an ideal recitation on The Burning
Ship" "Recofiections of Home" piano
solo, by Miss Mamie Long, came next
"Train TO Mauro, in which Miss Katie
Hurd represented "Mrs. Buttermilk, :"
Miss Belle Greenwich, 'Mr. Bright" and
Miss Agnes Sexton, johnnie But
termilk," was given here and was
heartily applauded. A semi>chorus,
soft Fell the Dews of Summer Night,
with piano accompaniment by Miss Ma
mic Long, was given in an entertaining
way. Miss Mary Nevin executed fine
instrumental solo; Miss Mary Hughes
gave q recitation entitled "The Diver, "
and then the closing chorus, Golden
Years are Passing By" with piano &C
compartment closed the excellent pro
gramme.
THE MEDALS.
Father Mackin, in brief address of
praise and encouragement, presented the
classes with medals. Each member
of the class in music. composed of Master
Charles Farrell, Misses Mamie Long,
Anna Linehan. Mary Nevin, Alice Caffrey
Mary Hughs, Kate McQusde, and Evs
Normoyle, received an elegant gold media
in the shape of miniature Tyre, symbol
cal of the course of study they had taken.
The members of the academic course,
consisting Of Misses Mary Rashford, Mary
Linehan. Mary Hughs, Lille Rashford
Grace Lynch, Mary Roach, and Margaret
Mcmahon, also received gold medals o.
beautiful design. The under graduates
or juniors, were given silver medals
which were very neat and appropriate tt
their advancement in the school.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26
Advertised List of Letters No. Is

LET of letters uncalled for, at the Postofee, at
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, June
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-26

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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10
Horrors of a Chinese Execution.

A common mode is to tear of the
nails OF the toes aud fingers, thrust
bsmboo spikes into the eyes, and riddle
the whole body with iron wires heated
infthe4 fire. Another peculiar diaholicsl
Invention il a cage, just high and vide
enough to enable victim tn stand 10 It.
Its whole interior-top, sides and bot.
tom, excepting just space enough to rest
the feet on-is gsrnisaed with spikes
made OF bamboo. and when the prisoner
is placed 10 It the cage is suspended
Unless be keeps bis body perfectly rigid,
the cage oscillates and with the leas,
oscillation the spikes enter bis naked
body. He can not crouch down nor
change his position 10 the least. nor
make use OF bic hands. No food Il
given him. Tue moment be commences
too feel sleepy--to relax bis muscles--
innumerahls bamboo points enter iato
bic 6esh and the pain Is 90 acute thai
sleep is impossible. Finally he dies,
rather fr6m want OF sleep than pain
one OF the most hiieous deaths imagins.
BILE.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10
Early Pullets.

The farmer who wants eggs TO sell In
winter when they are worth something,
should aim to get out few broods OF
chicks early 10 The season. For winter
layers, the Cochins, Bramas and Lang
shans should be ont of shell in February
and March ; Plymouth Rocks, ,Wyandots.
Domlniques and Javas in March and
April and the smaller breeds from the
middle Of April to the middle Of Mav,or
never as late as June l. We have lad
June-hatched Hamburgs that commence
ed laying the latter part OF October. The
cockerels from these early broods can be
sold as soon IS large enough for broil-
ere; when the farmer 10 too far from an
early chicken market, be can keep lhem
growing till early fall. when .hev will
command . good price. In many cases
it will be good economy for the farmers
family to devour them ct ell times when
other fresh meat cannot be obtained,
The farmer who keeps his family on sali
pork and equally sslt mackeie Ell ell sum.
mer, and saves oil the yoang roosters to
sell in the fall, ought to be compelled "a
eat salt Goldfish three times day for 36s
days in succession. But what is the use
Of talking about such men? 1t won''
do them snv good, Tor they sre too hes.
thenish to take paper. However, one
of that kind borrovs my Prairie Farmer,
so p rhaps this "seeds bv the wayside'
may do some good Prairie Farmer
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10
Lincoln Forxave HIn,.t


From bcn. fooroe "Reminiscences.
One Of Mr. L'ncoIu's snnoyrnsss vss
the elaine advanced for having 0rst sue.
gested his nomination a. President.-
One Of these cIaimants, who was the
editor Of weekly paper published in .
little village in Missiouri, called ct the
White House. and vas admitted TO NJ.
Lincoln's presence. He ct onoe com
menced stating to Mr.. Nncoln that hs
was the man who nrst suggested bis
name for the Presidency. aud pulling
from bic pocket On oil. worn, dsfsced
copy Of his paper. exhibited TO The Preo>
idcnt sn item on the subject. "Du you
really Think" said Mr. Llncolu, 'sthse
announcement was the occasion OF nv
nomination :" "Certainly." ssid the
editor, "the suggestion was 90 opportuns
that II was ct once taken up By other
papers. and The result vas your uomina-
tion and election "Ahl well," said
Mr. LlHcoIn, With Sigh, and sssuriug
q rather gloomy ooun' enance, III an Rlsd
to see you and to know THE, bat yOu
will have 10 excuse me; I am just going
to the Wsr Department to see Mr STAN
ton." "Well," said the editor, al will
walk over with you" The President,
With that apt good nature 90 character
tstic Of him, took up his hat and said,
"Come along" When thev reached The
door OF the Secretary's ONCE Mr.. Lin.
coin turned TO his compsnion and sid,
II shalt have TO see Mr.. Stanton alone,
and you must excuse me-" and, taking
him bv the hand be continued, "Good.
by. hope you will feel perfectly easy
about having nominated me; don't BE-
troubled about Il, ! forgive you."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10
Restoring OLD Orchards.

A chief cause OF decline in fruit trees
NAV he soil exhaustion. for no tree can
continue to throw of crops, year after
year, for generation, without receiving
ample returns of food 10 the roots Top
dressing with stable msnure is the best
remedy here. This may be applied over
the surface at auy time during the win
ter. An application of liquid manure
10 the groud. over the space that is over
hung with branches, will answer the
same end. But this must not he sp.
piled until after the frost has lett the
soil. ANY dead wood 10 the tree should
he cut out now, aud branches that are
bark bound had also better be removed.
Taking such out will cause new branch
es tc start up farther back, for future
fruitage.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10

The Law Of finding, says . writer. is
this: The finder has clear title against
the world, except the owner. Tue pro-
prietor OF . coach, OF railroad car, or
. shop has no right to demaud the prop.
erty found on bic premises Such pro-
prietors may make regulations in regard
to lost property which will bind their EN-.
ployes, but they cannot bind the public.
The Law Of finding was declared By the
kings bench 100 years ago, in case II
which the facts we're these:
A person found . wallet coutsining .
sum OF money on . shop door. He han.
ded the wallet sad contents to the shop
keeper TO be returned TO the owner. AZ.
ter three years, during which the owner
did not cell for the property, the 1pder
demanded the wallet and the money from
the shopkeeper. The latter refused to
deliver them upon the ground that they
we're found upon his premises. The Tor.
mer then sued the shopkeeper and Il wss
held, ss above set forth, that against ell
the world but the owner the title OF the
Under is perfect.
And the finder has been held TO slsnd
in tho place Of the owner. 90 that be was
permitted to prevail 10 an action against
q person who found On article which the
plaintiff had originally found bat subse-
quently lost. The police have no spe-
cial rights In regard to articles lost I'M
less those rights are conferrd by statute.
Receivers Of articles found ere trustees
Tor the owner or finder. They have no
power in the absence OF special statute
to keep an article against the 6nder, ant
more than Under bee TO retain ~ srli-
ole against the owner.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10

Nearly 800 murders are committed an.
nuslly N the United States.
Cstarrh is the seed OF Consumption,
and unless taken 10 time, 10 very dan.
gerous disease. Halls Catsrrh Cure
never fails 10 cure. Price 70 cents. Sold
by r W. Pope.
Pittsburg Dispatch: Tbs cocoanut
will not flourish away from the seashore,
and no magnet is truer to the pole than
is the root OF the cocoanut tree to the
ocean, for when the root breaks through
its husks it points directIv toward the
sea, 20 matter 10 what position the nut
is placed in the eround.
FoR CoLDs, CRours, AsrHNA. BRor.
culrIs and Sore Throat use Dr.. rhomas'
Eclectric Oil, and get the genuine.
Chicago Herald. A London botanisl
hss endsavored to prove that planss
have certain form OF intelligence and
are able, at least, to exer. as voluntary
power ss cerlsin lowly organized ami
mails. Oae proof Of this 10 the plants
avoidance Of obstacles placed artincially
in their way BY bending aside before
touching.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10
st. John Explains 1t.
Gov. St. Johns Lecture at Loui.vi le.

Gov. st. Johns Lecture at Louisvi le.
"The last charge is that beat Blaine
l thought Cleveland did that They cay
so much about my beating Blaine that !
ought to contest Cev, land and get the
Republicans 10 swear me in. Laughter I
/ can tell yen who beat Blaine. Alb !
there was Conkling, Beecher. Tai
mage, q Cuyler, Crosby, q Seelev, q
Hepworth. a Herrlck, Johnson. (Col
Balm called out B ,rchsrd.) Us. the
three Rs did it. [L.ugh,er.] The Bel
shazzar feast before the election day did
it. Blaine says the rain in western New
York did il. thought God had q hand
in it. hope God will guide Cleveland
to the right. Applause II Cleveland
goes wrong We will best him. want to
tell my Republican friends that the par
tvs treachery to Judge Folger beat
Mr.. Blaine tell you that the real res.
son Blaine was beaten is because when
the party was brought 10 lace great
wrong it failed to throttle it. All! you
may burn me in efi9y; yon cant burn
my principles. Applsuse I was in
the South during slavery; there was no
such bulldozing as l have had in the
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NUMBER 5.
L,fe Under ligh Prssesrs.

The recent expedition OF "rhe Tslis-
man" has furnished Interesting psooss OF
the existence Of osespic life II ersss
depths IN the sea. Direct sxpesinenss
have been made BY N. Regnsrd With the
press OF Mesers. CsiIlet and Ducretes.
by which pressure OF n ore than thou
sand atmosphervs can be obtained, cor
responding to depth OF water OF more
than 6.2l4 miles. Beer-y east, when sub
mired 10 the pressure OF . thousand ss-
mospberes Tor an hour, and then placed
10 contact with sweeteued wster, appear.
ed TO be latent. After about an hour e
revived. when fermentation began and
went on slowly. Yeast waa after uasds
left In sweetened water, under pfessurs
Of 696 atmospheres, for 4 hours. when
no fermentation took place. The tube
VS. then vitbdEaeu ed aft6f q hoof
fermentation began.
Under the pressure or 1. 900 atnos=
Ipberes starch Was transformed into sugsf
by saliva. Alee; when subuilled lc'o0O
latmospberes for an hour, were able 10
decompose carbonic scid under collar an
6uence; but four days sfterwafd thev
we're dead and began to putrefy. Seeds
OF cress,after 10 minutes exposure undel
Zoo atmospheres, we're swollen with
wafer, and 1t was week before they BE-
gan to sprout. Stagnart water, warming
with infusoria. wss subjected to 600 IL
: mospheres. After = bslf-hour's expo
sure the snimals seemed to be asleep, bu
, after they we're Withdrawn they soon re-
vived. Molluscs, bloodsucksrs and csns
|, ,aces. though apparently asleep or dsad
. under the pressure. revived more or lssl
: rapidly after being Withdrawn.
4 Fishes without . swim ming -bladde
can be subjected with inpuuity tn III
! pressure OF 100 stmosphsrss. At 20'
! atmospheres they seem 10 be asleep. bu
!. may be quickly revived. Al 500 stmos
I pheres they die. At 400 stmospheres o
! more they are dead and rigid they pa
i trify even without losing their riaidity.
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Three Reasons

Why every one needs, and should take,
Hoods Sarsaparilla in the spring.
lst: Because the sys'em is now in its
greatest need. Hoods SsrsaparIila gives
strength.
ID: Because the blood is sluggish and
impure. Hoods Ssrsaparilla parities.
81: B cause. from the above facts,
Hoods Ssrsaparilla will do q greater
amount of good now than any other