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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

There are now 1881 Young Mems
Christian Associations in this country and
Europe About 900 of these are in this
country Eighty of the American asso-
Citations own the buildings they occupy.
A few of these buildings are palatial, as
for instance in Philadelphia, Brooklyn
and Baltimore. Some have been encum-
bered with heavy debts. Some have
gymnasiums and base ball clubs. Almost
all have libraries, a few of which are
large; but many have suffered from do
nations of old aud valueless books. Some
associations coDtine their good work to
keeping open reading rooms and holding
PRAYER meetings. Some have educational
courses and popular lectures. A ditficn>
ty in some of the associations has been
that many of the managers who quar-
ter Of century ago were young men,
and are now becoming gray haired and
bald, retain their places TO the exclusion
of men who are really young, and who are
quite as competent TO manage as these
elderly gentlemen ever were. 1t would
be well if some of these old gentlemen
would step down aud out and let the
Younger ones in If the old ones want
to do something, let them give money fol
the young ones to do work with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
New Rule

Moline has adopted an innovation in
the management of its high school. Here
after only one session will be held each
day, extending from 9 a. M. to o'clock
in the afternoon. Several months ago
this plan was suggested to the Daven>
port board of education, but it was not
accepted on the ground that ii would
disarrange the domestic economy and was
not regarded as desirable The principal
of the Moline school in approving of the
one session system session says: AT this
day, when all city high schools of the best
standing pursue this plan it would bt
useless to extol it. We have experienced
the same advantages-amOng which may
be mentioned, increased percentage o.
regular attendance upon enrolment, g
very much reduced aggregate of excusal:
before the school session closes, a mini
mum of hardness, more hours devoted Il
home study and increased interest in ant
efficiency of class work which appear
to characterize the policy everywhere.
am persuaded that the advantages hav
not oil been en- the side of scholarship
but that the homes of the pupils hav
been likewise benefited. There has beel
given increased time for household dutie
without the usual interference in stud
hours. | trust that the policy will be
permanent one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
The Planets In October,

According TO M8nsill the earth disturb
ing positions of the planets for October
are as follows: Mercury in a longitudinal
line with Jupiter, 18th, and a similar line
with Uranus, 18th; it is in superior con
junction with the sun, 18th, and IN de-
scending node the 23d. Venus in aphe-
lion, 10th, and Saturn IN perihelion, 10Th.
The principal planetary storm and earth
disturbing dates for October appear to he
located about from the 4th to the Sth; on
the 18th; 10th to 10Th, 23d to 2Sth.
The u S. signal service viii probably
order hoisted the most justitiable eau
tionary marine storm signals FOR the fol-
lowing dates: 4th to Sth, 18th, 10Th to
10Th, Gath to 25th, and 2Sth. The tens
perature may go a little below the mean
of the season, both in the United States
and northern Europe. October is not ex-
pected to be as stormy month as Sep
TENDER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Railroad Racket.

P. H. Houlahan, train master, and W.
C. Brown, division superintendent OF the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy road, are
in the city.
Conductor Marshall, of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific road, is in the city
checking up the accounts of A. W. Bru-
ner, ticket agent of the Rock Island "
Peoria as far as the Great Rock Island
is concerned.
Engineer Lou McGovern, of the c., M
& st. P. road, has new iron horse. the
255, which is just out of the shops. 1t is
one of the best engines on the road and 1t
is proper that it has fallen into good
hands
The Chicago. Burlington q Quincy
railway has issued the following impor-
tant instructions TO its agents
Cars containing bonded goods must al
WAYS be secured by custom locks and
| seals, or brass tags and seals, which can
be removed only by custom officer. Any
unauthorized person removing or tam>
pering with such fastening is guilty oil
felony and is punishable by imprisonment
not exceeding five years OF fined not ex'
ceeding 81, 900, or both at the discretion
of the court.
Each car containing bonded goods mus
be provided with manifest, certified by
a customs official, which manifest mus
always be in the possession of the con
ductor having charge of such cars, and
must be attached to and transmitted will
the way bills.
Conductors on receiving charge of sucl
cars and manifests must examine the Gus
toms seals to determine whether or no
all fastenings are intact. In case the.
are found broken or tempered with, sucl
fact must at once be reported TO Gus
toms officer, who will compare the con
tents of the car Eith manifest and indorst
his action On said manifest.
In case of accident, necessitating trans
shipment of goods. or in case OF trans
shipment for any cause, customs office
must be notified who will take action a
provided in rule A.
| Cars arriving at any port, particular
ports of destination, without manifest
seals or fasteuings broken, or with mani
, fest showing a transfer TO have bee
made without supervision and indorse
ment of customs officer, are liable I
detention. To avoid delays from any @
these causes the foregoing rules must b
strictly observed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.
Il. II. BOWMAN,
Late Surgeon 9th Ill. Vol.

Coal VALLEY, Sept. 30.
The past peek was splendid for matur>
ing the corn crop.
The brick work at the county fa'm-the
boiler and coal house-is all completed.
Walter HOwarth has gone back to Eng
land He sailed on Saturday.
Mrs. John Caughey, of Poweshiek
county, Iowa, was here visiting friends
last week.
The heirs of the late Robert Thompson
have sold the old family residence To
David Anderson.
Peter Schroeder, of Cable, was here on
Saturday Mr. S, recently returned
from trip to "Fatherla nd.
Mrs. Nm. Cleland and cousin, Mrs
Grant, were the guests of VIM. Moore last
week They left for their homes in lows
Friday last
The Homestead United Presbyterian
church has voted to call the Rev. Wnitla,
of Mimi. Dr. Reynolds. of Rock Island
will be ont here this week to moderate the
call
F. C. Killing, Jr., has a mill for crush
ing sugar cane, and one of the most com
plete apparatus for boiling the Juice
and turning it into syrup that has eve
been in this vicinity. He turns out from
sixty to seventy five gallons per day.
Miss Amelia Timm died on the morn
ing of the eth at the residence of Johl
MorOss, of consumption, She was abou
23 years of age and Il native of Prussia
The deceased leaves "A brother and some
distant relatives. The remains were in
tered in the cemetery. Rev. Todd Off
eating.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
BENCH AND BAR.
The Prisoners Indicted Arraigned--
Pleas and Semtenees--.interest.
ing Legal Points.

AT the opening of the circuit court this
morning, the prisoners confined in the
county Jail upon indictments returned by
the grand jury, were brought to the court
room and arraigned, and the following is
the substance of entries made by Judge
Smith, upon the criminal docket;
James Riley, murder; copy of indict>
ment furnished; plea of not guilty; pris-
oner discharged.
Conrad Ward, larceny; copy of indict>
ment furnished; prisoner arraigned; plea
of not guilty; discharged
Westly Rediig. burglary; copy of inS
dictment; prisoner arraigned; plea OF not
guilty.
Perry Cosley, burglary; copy OF in'
dictment furnished; prisoner arraignedi
plea of not guilty.
Stephen Williams and Edward Case,
burglary, three indictments; copy OF in
dictments furnished. plea Of guilty in
each case; sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary on each charge-three years
apiece in all
John T. Case and Nancy Van, receiving
stolen goods, two indictments; defend
ants arraigned, copies of indictments
etc, furnished; plea not guilty.
Albert Amberg. assault to murder
copy ofindicments, etc. furnished. pris
oner arraigned; plea not guilty.
W. i. Coync and the others indicted
who are out on bail could not be fonnt
and will be allowed to plead al futur
day.
The passing of the court in the argu
ments of the attorneys in the case o
FREY Bros VS. Reticker this morning in
volved two
J INTERESTING POINTS OF LAW,
points that are of especial significanc
and importance to the legal fraternity
One was that judgments which wer'
sought to be set aside here, operate a
preferences in the general assignment
and under our law preferences are for
) hidden. The other point shown was tha
where judgments are confessed before tn
7 court in term time, the court overTulin
the demurrer thereby sustains the bill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Snhiacls of Charity and Pity.

Last evening Sheriff Reticker returned
from the county poor farm accompanied
by Steward Robertson, with the follow
ing patients, who were sent to the state
asylum at Jacksonville as insane subjects
on the date appearing after their names
but since have been assigned to the poor
farm as incurable, and are now taken
back to the asylum again.
Axell Appel, February 10, 1888 ;Math>
las Steffes, September II, 1882; Elijah
Scott, April IS, 1881: Johanna johnson,
May IS, 1880; Louisa G. Peterson, June
20, 1872.
Emma McIntire was also returned, but
she had not been adjudged insane, but in
curry being made into her mental condi-
ton, Judge Adams empanelled jury
composed of DIR. G. L. EYster, L. F. Har.
son, M. w. Burgh. Joseph Miller, Julius
Utke, and Quincy Mcneil. Trial was
had last evening, resulting in verdict Of
insane. The patient was accordingly
commended TO Jacksonville. Sheriff
Reticker left for that city last evening
with the unfortunates named, and with
Carl Book, who win be committed TO the
blind asylum there. The latter was also
an inmate Of the poor farm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
SHOE STORE SCENES.
A Corpulent Lady's Experience In Bay
ing Foot-wear..-The Qaeer Pre-
dicameRts Of Clerks.

Eyes, said Second avenue shoe store
clerk to an inquisitive customer this
morning, 1--WE see all sorts of socks and
stockings in our business, from silk to
none at oil"
None at allf'
sWell, don't mean by that that many
people come in here without any stock
ings, but it sometimes happens that nakek
feet are exposed to our gaze, and women's
feet at that.
"How does that happenS"
s.Tll tell you of an instance. Yester-
day very stout lady came in here and
wanted to get pair Of shoes. After
looking at several pairs she selected one
to try on. Iunbuttoned her shoe for her
and tried to put on the one she had picked
out, but, although evidently the size she
wore, found it impossible to pull it on q.
The difficulty was easily seen. Her
stockings were damp, and told her that
it would be impossible 10 fit her foot
while she had on those stockings"
40, | thought of that she said, and
1 provided myself with an extra pair. at
the same time displaying small parcel
she held in her hand
Il told her she had better put them on,
and retired to the back part of the store
to give her chance Hearing nothing
from her, after a few minutes ha(
: elapsed, ventured to glance around ant
saw that she was in an awkward predica
ment. The fact was she was too fat ant
too tightly laced to put on her own stock
, | ings. Well sir, it was comlcal sight Il
see her Intellectual plunges in her endeav
ors to reach her feet, and the ludicrou
sideloug glances she cast around to see
anyone was watching her. | couldn't hell
standing and looking at her for minut
Z or so, although my duty i'll the case wa
. clear enough. You see, was there to Sc
i, this lady a pair of shoes, and If sh
bought them she would have TO have
pair of dry stockings, and it was plai
that if she wore dry stockings someon
n would have to put them on for her. 5
; like hero | marched up to where sh
b was sitting What with her exertlons an
K the modification she felt her face wa
o the color of well boiled lobster, and
: have no doubt my own beautiful phiz wa
It no faint reflex of that tint
d Can assist you, madam said l. il
IS the poltest tone | could master.
al '''You can assist me. Pull off thoS
lie stockings and put on this pair, and b
is Quick about it, she ordered, speakin!
81 quite savagelike.
'e well. got her stockings of and maj
ID aged 10 get her feet into dry pair; the
y left her again. When came back g
Of on the shoe we had tried before withO1
any trouble. Well, she took the shoes
is they were So pair paid for them, ar
II hounced out of the store rs though v
to were to blame for the display she b;
Id made.
rs Eyes, " concluded the narrator. ret1ec
l lively, ''shoe clerks have queer expelieu
We es.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
A Mean Trick.

The good Milo Lee. of the Argillo
works al Carbon Cliff, has been in state
Of much perturbation The past week or
two, over daslardiy act committed by
some son of sin. The engine at the works
got out Of gear and made more noise than
locomotive in snow drift, and the
trouble was finally located in the cylin-
der, where large chisel was found. OF
course some sneak placed it there in the
hopes of breaking the machinery and
causing general havoc. Nothing serious
happened, however, but still Lee would
give good deal to know WHO the ornery
cuss is that so conhived to injure him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Police Points.

The police made 40 arrests under the
state law, and IA under the city ordi-
nances during September.
During the month which ends today,
Magistrate Bennett collected $62 in fines,
and $40. 80 in police fees.
A mittimus was issued this morning by
Magistrate Bennett for John Roach's arrest
fined $50 and costs last May for keeping an
open saloon on Sunday, and who has
failed to pay as the law required.
The Burneston trial was terminated in
Justice Hawes' court last evenin G. Mrs.
Fannie Burneston and Fred BurnestOn
being discharged and Miss Nellie Burmese
ton was held in bonds of 5000 to keep
the peace for four months. In cOmpli-
ance Herewith Nellie furnished the re-
quireG bond, agreeing to keep her tongue
in proper bounds for the next four moons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
STILL uNBLusHINoLY STEALING.


EDITOR ARGUS: The old Plagirist is
at his work We compared him to the
sepia or cutie fish, that darkens the
water around it by the emission of an OBJ
securing fluid when pursued. He thinks
''cuttle fish is good, and appropriates it
for himself, relying on the ignorance
of his satellites to pass his theft as genu>
inc original coin So he hurls it back to
the tune of you are another which he
thinks smart; if he has to steal it. well,
poor old kleptomaniac, we suppose you
could not help it. 1t must be natural for
you to obey your predominant instinct.
The misfortune for you was, when a
commander in the navy disagreed with
you, and to vindicate the honor
of the naval service preferred, main
tanned, and proved charges of theft
against you. Don't dream for moment
that if we don't think your mendacious
copperhead drivel worth answering, that
we acknowledge its truth. The simple
| fact and truth is, the public has known
you for forty years, known You as a
thief, kicked out of partnership with an
honest man, kicked ANONYMOUSLY out OF
| the only government position you evel
occupied, as an incorrigible thief, and lei
loose on the democratic party as an edl-
tor. The result is hopeful for democracy
for honesty, for good government. Iol
have been cut off as "a ''putrid reminis.
cence' from the democratic party. You
imbecile conceit that you run and contro
the democratic party, only makes thu
| gamins of the the street thrust thei
tongues into their cheeks" when you
name is spoken of as democrat.
T. H. BOWMAN,
Late Surgeon 9th Ill. Vol.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Mules 10 the Rescue.

"a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a
horse" was all right in its day, but at the
present time mule is more preferable
to a horse, at least so thinks Mr.. Sam
Heagv, of the Northern Mining and Rail-
way company. The coal miners strike is
at last at an end and the much abused
mule poses as the white winged dove of
harmony. At recent meeting of the
miners it was decided by majority vote
to return to work at three cents per BUSH
el, provided that the company use mule
power to haul the coal through the mine.
The request was aceeded to by the COM
pany, and it is the intention of the men
to return to work on Monday. The for
mer price paid was 81 cents per bushel,
but the miners had to do their own haul
ing. The present difficulty is TO find q
mule suitable for the purpose. but as
Heagy is using all his energy in that di'
rection, it is predicted that the long cared
animal win be soon forthcoming Tit
present case demonstrates that the mult
should be given higher place in ANNA
society than it now enjoys.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Something Superior to Brandy.

Temperance people who think it wrong
for doctors to prescribe alcohol, will be in
tercSted to know that medicine has been
found which may, in many diseases, be
substituted for it, DR. BurrOugh, in the
Therapeutic Gdzcte, states that nitro
glyccrine as heart stimulant is far SUI
peuor to brandy, and may be given with
confidence whenever the adm inislration
OF brandy is indicated. Two drops of a
per cent solution are equivalent TO an
ounce of brandy, and the effects of the
drug are felt Immediately. 1t creates nc
unnatural craving The doctor gives a
detailed account of the cases in which be
has employed it, and finds, after an ex'
tensive experience, that it is of great val
ne in shock from accidents, faintness af'
ter surgical operations, failure of the
hearts action due to chloform. for opium
poisoning, asthma, and the collapse o
fevers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Lauver'a Op,nion Of Interest to AM.

j. A. Tawney, Esq, a leading attorney
of Winona, Mimi, writes: after using
il for more than three years, take great
pleasure in stating that Iregard DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, as the
best remedy in the world for Coughs and
Colds. 1t has never failed to cure the
most severe colds have had, and invari-
ably relieves the pain in my chest
Trial Bottles of this sure cure for all
Throat and Lung Diseases may be had
Free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug Store
Large size, $100.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
County Building
TRANSFERS..

2S-Thos. ] Robinson, ct al. TO Axell
Strombeck. lot IL. Sweeney Il Jackson's
first addition, Moline, $3.50.
Eliza Hawley to William Endlisch, n!
nj, lots and 8. block g. lower addition,
Rock Island, 81.
John Taylor to Hortense Field, pit SCI 8,
., II. CIV, 1864.
United States to George Davenport, e3
set. 3, II, Wv.
United States to Davenport * Earns
ham. 81, 2, II, 2w.
F. c. Cradle to James W Small, pit sci
8, II. 2w. 5000, aud pit nw} on Big
Island W of railway %, Il, Wv, $4,000,
and pit swl, ., II. 2w. $1,000.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
29-August A. Rarepp, Moline; Miss
Hendeika Bruus. Rock Island. Jobr
Seitz, Miss Anna E. Would. Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

Gov. Oglesby on Monday appointed
the following mine inspectors;
First district-Alexande Ronald, Of
Streator.
Second district Thomas Hudson, OF
Galva.
Third district-Jsmes Freer, of La
Sale.
Fourth district Walton Rutledge, OF
Alton.
Fifth district-Robert Winning, Of
CarteryilAe.
Freer, of the Third district Is the Only
new appointee. BE succeeds John Rollas
The board is now appointed for two
years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
soc,al and Rail.

Laurel Lodge, No. 4, Degree of Honor.
A. o. u. W.. will give social and ball
on Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, to which
all brethren and their ladies are invited.
Social and supper in Workmen's Hall;
dancing in Armory hall. Music by Biehl's
band.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
a "Wasl,-Hand-.Iuc.r
lExclaange.l

Mr.. Dolby, in his account Of Dickens tour
in the United States, expresses astonish.
ment at finding that we call "wasll-hand-
jug" pitcher Says the "Lounger" of The
Critic, commenting: al don't think this
nearly as strange as that the English call q
pitcher 'wash-hand -jugr"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
improving.

The vestibule at the Harper house is
being newly fresooed and painted, and
other improvements about the hotel are
in progress, preparatory to the winter
season. Mr.. Harper believes in keeping
his hotel in the best possible style.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal, 800; CRATE and egg, $7.75;
range, nut and No. 4, $500 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith s
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1903 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
n. Y. G. and II. X. e. II.
New York sun.

INch lbTh DUN
what does that stand for" said one
croker to another, exhibiting a piece OF
paper on which was written IN Y c. AID
H. r. X L."
"Why, New York Central 6; Hudson Rives
railroad, of course"
"Yes, sometimes But that is what beat
Blaine"
"Howp
New York, Cleveland and Hendricks
Rum, Romanisn and Rebellion Seap
"Yes What is yours"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

The late Mark Pattison, speaking Of tbs
desirability Of condensing as much as poss
bic IN writing. @nce said: Il think it mus,
have been the seanty supply OF paper which
iAie the classics what they are
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
THE DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 80. 1885.
Musical.

Mrs. q. Swan will give vocal and in
strumental concert with her pupils from
Geneseo, October LIST, in the American
Baptist church. Admission 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

Your system is now more susceptible
10 the benefits Of reliable medicine than
at any other season. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

A correspondent of the Omaha Bee
wants the name of that city changed to
Terrace City, or Gate Beautiful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30
A Very Narrow Escape.
Chicago herald.I


Three or four tug men were relating SONS
of their experiences All the ghost, murder
and explosion stories had been told, and then
q grizzly old captain took a fresh chew Of
tobacco and observed:
"The narrowest escape ever see was that
of man who came here in the hold of YES
sci loaded with pig iron. He cropt into the
boat when she was empty and went to sleep,
ana when they came to load her they covered
linn up with the iron 1 suppose there
wasn't less than 500 tons of the
stuff on top of him, and he was in that posi-
ton for seven or eight days with nothing to
eat or drink. When they got down to him
they took him out, and a more surprised lot
of dock wollopeIs you never see
allow did he work it!" was asked.
work WHAT
"Wby, how did he escape being crushedr'
"He was crushed He was as fiat and thin
as that there sail "
Il don't see where the narrow escape comes
| in then, said the lineman.
well, do, continued the narrator, "and
so would you if you had seen them just take
him out through a seam in the side of the
boat"
| Then the meeting broke up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-30

New York lid Bits: Young hopeful who has
been reprimanded for not washing his face)-
Boo-h-ooi ] wish | was a niger boyl
Mammal negro boyl What for Geor-
geyi
Young hopeful-Why. l-I-shouldnt
have TO w-wash then, cause the d-dirt
wouidn't shov