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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
THE COMING ATTRACTION
SELLS BROTHERS MONSTER RAILROAD
SHOWS, WORLDS MENAGERIE AND GREAT
QUADRUPLE CIRCUS.

The best evidence that can be given
our readers TO show that our amusement
going citizens are keeping pace with the
times, and moving with metropolitan
strides, is the fact that Rock Island has
beea selected as stand for the greatest,
graDdest and biggest show in Christen-
dom, pagantom, or heather ianJ-any>
where in the world, il fact, on Moline cir
Gus lot on We'd. july 29ta.
The show referred to is the one whose
titles heads these lines, aad one whose rep.
utation is 80 firmly established as to be
known in every land under the sun as Just
what we say it Is, the very best. The
Sells show, in point Of magnitude and
equipment, cannot be so described 10
these columns as to leave a right impress
sion of its immensely and its excellence.
We Gull the following extract to show
what the Burlington Hartsys of May ED
thinks Of it:
The PERFORMANCE Sells Brothers
stand high in the estimation of the amuse-
ment public and bear the enyIable repu-
tation of fulfilling every promise and ex>
1io4IIS every tuiIosLtl adHt4t'>eUr du
example worthy of emulation by all circus
managers. some Of whom DO not deighn
to defraud the public by the groszest
impositions. During the past few years
the Sells Brothers have enlarged theil
show to magnificent proportions, intro
duclng every point OF excellence that d
long managerial experience could sug.
gest, until il has come to be recognized By
discriminating public as a standard ex>
hibiution meriting a generous patronage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
INCONSISTENCY.
The Way the Central Union Telephone
Company Does BusiHess...4 Game
to Hold Subscribers.

"A well known citizen and merchant,
and one who has patronized the telephone
exchange since it was started, informs
the ARGUS that he believes the company
is playing double game with the citi-
zens of Rock Island-telling them one
thing. while intending at the same time
to do Just the opposite. To a reporter
this morning he said When the col
lector called on me the first Of this
month, told him that unless the number
arrangement was recinded. he might take
nv instrument out; that | would not be
bothered with the nuisance. The young
man then informed me that need not
bother with the list any longer; 10 call
what l wanted and it wonld be given me
without the number. Since that day
have never called by number. and have
not had the least difficulty in getting
communication"
Now, said tue merchant, this suits
mt well enough, but | don't like the iu>
consistency of the thing. don't like the
partiaIity shown if am the one favored.
And believe this corporation will act the
hypocrite and DO as it pleases with this
city until there is a revolt, an active re-
monstrAnce by the patrons of the concern
aud an indication that we mean business
The above case Is only one Of many
where the collector whether authorized
or not, has sought to mislead the patrons
of the telephone system Many lawyers
Were told that the number system
had been abolished SO far AS Rock Island
is concerned at least, and hardly had the
company got the money into its pockets,
when 4 new catalogue comes forth, at the
top of which is call by numbers only
In conversation with an ARGUS repor-
ter Saturday night. Manager Griffith said,
the number system would never DO abol
lshed, The company might make certain
exceptions to the rule, but the Only way
10 be sure of getting direct communica>
ton was 10 call by numbers. So it will
be seen that the company proposes to
pay no attention to the appeals of Rock
Island subscribers, unless it be 10 mis-
represent its intentions long enough to
maxi the collections. Next month it is
hoped the dissatisfied patrons Of the CON
cern IN Rock Island will have learned by
experience that action is worth more than
;dreat. especially in the face Of monopoly,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

An amusing incident occurred il con-
necti9n - it'll tie Baptist excursion down
the river on the steamer Rebstock t4e
other day. Any amount CT ice cream had
been ordered, for it was to be moon
light ice cream picnic as much as any
thing else, but when the hour came for
dlshing out the frigid substance, the mem
bers of the party found to their dismay
that they had neglected to bring spoons
and dishes,
"Oh, well, Wen borrow some from the
boat" spoke up cool headed feminine
representative Of the party, and off she
went in search Of the captain.
In the meantime the whole party had
gathered around the cooler warm from
dancing on the barge, and with longing
looks and melting mouths prayed for
the return of the committee Of one
who had gone to the captain for the
dishes and spoons. Soon she returned.
This is all could GET said she,
holding out several broken dishes and q
few whole ones-not half enough to 60
around-and half dozen pewter spoons,
$50 we'll have to wave all ceremony and
either eat with our fingers, which were
made before spoons, or wait our turn for
the spoons"
The dishes and spoons we're distributed
as far as they would go; the love sick cou-
Piles found that half dish and one spoon
was enough for them; the elder members
of the party awaited their turns at the
dishes ana spoons and the misfortune OF
being without spoons and dishes with
the tempting delicacy right before
their eyes on hot night in July was not
felt 50 much after all The members of
the party took solemn VOW never to re,
veal the joke which they mutually
shared. but it leaked out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Wholesale Dealer in
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.

In calling attention to the fact that we have reded and reo
Studio making not only the most complete but decidedly
est IN this vicinity We also wish call to our ~
Photographic work all recently produced and containing 7
pleasing positions and effects Of light and shadow, size
miniature 1920 inches We by Old and
tent critics that is by far the finest display made this civ %
artistic largely due the fact
excel than to underse and bring aid experience as can
gathered from II of continuous avng our P
graphic boy in 1867 since which time
months either by sickness vacation long experience enables
appreciate the importance scenic effects Photo
fitted with of consisting stone wal
urades stone and rustic bridges and fences boat rocks pond
water lilies, arways and variety grounds
chairs table statues the Chicago Bureau m
equaled IN any gallery in this vicinity butWe plainly say land
matter easily demonsaed) that gallery this contains
amount of instruments; don't boast bought
nant sale and used By predecessors for years cosTRY
instruments of the latest improved makes containing
oi9aender EnscoPe and Dmeyer Instantaneous These
CELEBRATED LENSES c
OURS pleased patron is the best advertisement
the advertisement by the excellence of work
satisfactory results mem
Yes different positions and all Of these should
improvements suggest themselves restngs will gladly free
charge Gallery corner 18th street and End Rock Island
mar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
THE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY, JULY q, 1855
Briefs.

Briefs.
Money to loan-22S Main street Dav-
export, Iowa.
Lawn party at the residence of j. D.
Taylor tomorrow evening
II. c. Short and wife, of Topeka, Kan.
are visiting in the city.
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1872 Second
venue. dlyr.
Attend the lawn party of the ladies Of
the First NJ. E. church tomorrow even
ng.
Advertise il the hail., cent>a>word COLI
umn of the ARGUS. l, will pay you.
Tomorrow evening occurs the lawn
party at the residence Of J. D. Taylor.
All attend
DR.. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street If
The ladies of the First NJ E church
have their lawn party tomorrow evening.
All should atteni
Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers, ETC., of g. H. Young, II, Main st.
Davenport, Iowa apli5dtf
Telephone 1867, NJ. VI. Sturgeon Old
number has been placed in Charles
Longs grocery on Second avenue.
Bart E. Linehan, the well known river
contractor, Of Dubuque, is spending the
day in the city.
The case of the American Britannica
Co. VS. S s Cryer tried two weeks ago
before Justice HAYES and decided by
jury in favor of the defendant has been
appealed by the plaintiff to the circuit
court.
Saturday evening Magistrate Bennett
fined Mrs. T. c. McCaws$3 and costs for
fighting with her neighbOrs. In the court
room she displayed conduct that was any
thing but that OF lady. She was sent to
the city prison for five days.
W. J. Brown, of Fort Madison, for
merly and for several years well known
resident of this city, spent Sunday with
relatives here. Mr.. Brown was at one
time prominently associated with the
Rock Island plow works, and is now I'LL
ing the position Of manager Of the plow
works at Fort Madison He is a thorough
business man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
On Change In Chlcara.

The Chicago Dr0rsrs' J0UrHd! Of Thurs
day contains this Item:
Benjamin Whitsitt, of Presumption, H.,
was at market with one car of hogs and
three Of cattle, mostly of his own feed
ing. They all sold well at market prices
His nephew. r l.. Champion, of Rock
Island, came with him MI. WhitSitt's
father, who mas lately been troubled with
heart difficulty, is, we are glad to say,
on The mend, and declares in his own iol
ly way that he will get well all right
The old gentleman is looking forward to
celebrating his golden wedding next veal
in bis new house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
County BUILDING.


20-F. F. Young to Wm. A F. Ruge,
indehnate, s755
Hans II. Arp to Charles Schultz, pit 81.
nj sw4 swl. 5, II, 1w. 81, and Charles
Schultz to Herman Rufe, same 1915.
VIM. L. Coyne to john Quinlan, pit
lots and 9, block I, lower addition,
Rock Island, 1854.
CIV. L. Sweeney to d. E Sweeney,
pit lots 6 and Z, block Il. old town, Rock
Island. and und hf block So, lower addi'
ton, Rock Island, 800
23-Gust Johnson to Andrew Lind>
strom, WI WI! lot 10, block As, lower ad-
dition, Rock island. 1915
Charles Arnold to Peter Lestig. WI lot
8, block g, old town, Rock Island, So
400.
Frederick Woods to Chas. E Evans,
uud pit lot ), block IS, lower addition,
Rock Island, $500
D. L. LsRue, by sheriff. to Nathaniel
Dorrence, ST sci, II, 10, 2e, aud E! net
IA, 10. 2e, S754U4.
24-Wash. L. Sweeney to ElnOra Car.
roll, lot 2, block II, J ". Spencer's first
addition, Rock Island, g..
Lucy NJ BufOrd TO Henry E. krell,
lot 3, Buford's second addition. Rock ISIS
aud, S72j.
PROBATE.
22-Estate OF John Mulligan, deceased.
Report Of sale of real estate to pay debts
fled and approved.
23-Guardianship of T. NJ Hersh
Final receipt and release Of ward filed and
guardian discharged.
Estate Of Christian Deahn, deceased.
Appraisement bill, widow award and IN.
ventory filed and approved. Widows re-
linquishment and selection filed aud ap-
proved
Guardianship Of minor heir of Eliza
teth Woods. deceased. Final account Of
guardian flied and approved Receipt
and release Of ward, Fred Woods, filed
and approved aud guardian discharged
Estate of Joseph Asquith, deceased
Inventory, appraisement aud specific al
| lowance filed and approved,
| Estate of John OlofsOB, deceased
Proof of death viii admitted TO pro-
| bate
25-Estate of Harley Hanes, deceased
Claims of Norval Hanes heard L. F
Harson appointed administrator to cons
test the same. Claim allowed il the 9TH
class-S6S.
25-Estste of Harley Hanes. deceased
Claim of Norval Hsnes heard L. F.
Harson appointed special administrator to
contest the same. Claim allowed ia the
| seventh class, at S6S
| Conservatorship of Eliza Forseling, in
sane, Conseryator's report filed and APP
! proved.
/ LICENSED TO WE'D.
| 23-Fred Myers, of MuscalIne aad
/ Miss Theresa kaskaddeu, of Rock Island.
! 25-Reinhold Doering, Miss E.nest.ae
I A. Sattler.
! John H. Pratt, Ross. Iui, Miss West>
! phal Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
NEVER GIVE Up.

Il you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite, general
debility. disordered blood, weak con.
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised TO see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents q
bottle BY Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
River R!plets.

The Sidney came from the north with
big trip this afternoon.
The elegln; Mary Morton, the upper
upper Mississippi rat;ler, viii be up this
evening. bound for the head Of nayiga,
ton and Intermediate points
Along shore river business is dull
The water Is declining.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
WHY Is IT

That the sale Of Hoods Sarsaparills con>
tinues at such rapidly increasing rate!
1t is
LIST: Because Of the positive curative
value Of Hoods Sarsaparilla itself.
Cd; Because of the conclusive evidence
of remarkable cures effected by it, unsur
passed aud seldom equalled BY any other
medicine. Send to c.. | Hood & Co,
Lowell, Mass. for book containing many
statements Of cures
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Mr Cables Chicago Manson.

The Chicago Times Of yesterday says
"a permit has been issued to R. R. Ca.
bic for the erection Of a $40, 900 residence
at Nos. 10 to ia. Cass street" Mr.
Cable has built several residences il Chi
cago already, his real estate property
there being estimated at over 10000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

An inventory has been made of all the
objects of art belonging to the city of
Paris The total valuation amounts to
u 256, $50 francs, of which 5.07s. ISL
francs belongs to the sixty eight churchs
es of Paris. and 4,17S.000 francs to the
secular buildings. The sculptures at the
Hotel de Vile are valued at 1884. 900
francs, the tapestries at 2,250.067 francs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Rire.

Fire last night damaged Whitaker's
planning mill in Davenport to the extent
Of $1,000. The property is insured for
$4,000. There are several versions as to
the cause Of the fire: one is incendiary,
and another-the more plausible one--is
spontaneous combustion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Snakes

Ia Bowling township yesterday, two
men named Daniels and Wilson, killed
rattlesnake four and one>half feet long,
together with sixteen young rrttlesnakes,
The old reptile had twenty rattles in its
throat. 1t was one OF the largest speci>
mems Of the kind ever found il this
comfy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

This is the best season in which to pur-
ify the blood and Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the best blood purifier. 100 Doses One
Dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Notice.

Bridge No / will be closed to the pub
lie for travel on Thurdsy and Friday,
July 30 and 81. By order Of the
BRIDGE COMMITTEE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
HILLSDALE. july q

HILLsDALE. July ..
Uncle John Cain is improving quite
slowly.
There will be q grove meeting held Sun
day, August %, on the Hillsdale fair
grounds Preaching by Rev C. K West
fall, OF Orion, H., al 1920 a m. and at
pm; also children's meeting in the
afternoon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

In Arkansas the law forbids the build
ing Of saloon within two miles OF q
church; hence the natives build the
saloon first and then erect the church just
across the road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

Jay Could is said u be determined to
have the tasted yatch in the world if 1t
takes a million.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

Messrs. Joseph and Jane. Biglin,
wealthy residents Of New York City and
members Of Tammauy Hall, are in the
city visiting their sister, Mrs. Matthias
SclueI.
Who was Sparks,
The following letter is self explains
tory:
ST. JOSEPH, La. July IS, 1885. Mime.
Charlotte Bromley. Dear Madsm-
Among the effects Of man by the name
Of VIM. H Sparks, vino died here today
of sunstroke. was a rent receipt to him
signed by you VIII you oblige me by
furnishing me the address, Of his family
or relatives, that | may commu licate
with them. Respectfully,
r. WoRREL.
Mrs. Bromley informs the Argus that
Sparks boarded with her for time, but
she knows little of him or his family re-
lations. She thought he Was a single
man, and had done odd jobs for living.
His fsmily's wherea bouts are not known
in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27
Sd

New and elegant line Of Law
just opened in new and d4sa
BILE colorings.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

LICENSED TO WED.
23-Fred Myers, of MuscilIne, aad
Miss Theresa Kaskaddeu, of Rock Island.
25-Reinhold Doering, Miss Eeaestine
A Sattler.
John H Pratt Ross. Iui, Miss West>
plal, Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-27

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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
OLD HONOLULU.

Some time ago Capt. J. H. Brown
discovered between the leaves of a
book, in the Y. M. G. A. library, a
picture of Honolulu in 1887. Bor-
rowing it he had it photographed by
Mr.. Williams. To-day our reporter
got look at it as Messrs. King
Bros. handed the photograph, neatly
framed, to its owner. The town has
the appearance of a scattered village,
the now elegantly built-up plains
presenting front of grass huts.
The picture is really worth repro
duction in colors on larger scale
by one of our now resident artists.
'"Those were the days." the Captain
remarked, "when you got up in the
morning thinking what you had to
do, and then finding out that you
had to have fight with about a
dozen Cinnamon. Adding: 81
only wish there was the same feeling
among the foreigners now that ex-
listed then. If you wanted thou
sand dollars all you had to do was
to cross the street and ask your
neighbor for it, and he didn't want
an ! D U for it, either"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
POLICE COURT.
TutTRsDAy. Sent.

lHUkSDAf, OepI. oTu.
Gee Ling was charged with steal
ing horse of Kanalo in 1881. Mr..
w. r. Castle appeared for defend
ant, who was remanded until the
9Th inst.
Kahui, Kaalo, John, Namaile and
Jas. Mitchell were mulcted in Sc
each for drunkenness.
Sam was fined Sc for assault and
battery on q wahine named Puuho-
nua.
Hama (w.) was arraigned as an
old offender, for having opium in
possession, and entered a plea of
not guilty. Officer Holoua told how
he caught her, in her room at Cape
Horn, trying to hide a pipe and
opium (produced). 1t took him a
long time to get in, having two
doors to go through, and the room
was full of the fumes Of opium.
Defendant was convicted, fined $50
and sentenced to Imprisonment at
hard labor for two months.
Kanakaole was found guilty of
escaping from an officer when under
arrest for deserving contract service,
and was given month at hard labor
and fined $40, costs S4.10.
Wong Tai Poon, nuisance, and
l.. j. Scott, assault and battery,
were discharged.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
MORE EFFECTIVE THAN PROHIBITION.

In ancient Mexico the people knew
nothing of prohibition and local
option methods, but they had q
summary way of Furnishing drunken
ness. If an officer or man of dis
tinction got drunk he was hung, and
his body was then dragged along a
public highway and thrown into the
river. If the drunkard belonged to
the lower classes he was sold into
slavery for the first offense, and for
the second he was hung. 1t was the
theory of the Mexican law that the
offender who was the highest in rank
merited the most vigorous punish
ment. Under such code of laws
drunkenness was Of very rare oc-
currence among the ancient Mexi-
cans. All that, however, was in a
state of barbarism. In this civilized
day the modern Mexican gets as
drunk as a ''biled OWL" and nothing
is thought of it.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
CIVIL COURT.
THURSDAY, Sept. 3,


Kalei was remanded till the 9th on
a charge of deserving contract SER
vice.
@. +. Williams VS.. j. Ward, as
sumpsit for So, settled out of court.
Ryan VS.. Peter Larkins, motion to
reopen case denied.
Anna Long vs.. w. II. Aldrich ct.
al, assumpsit for balance of $3.50.
Judgment for $l8. 10, including costs.
Lainaholo (k.) VS.. All Sun and
All Kun, action for 5000 damages.
Kaneakua for plaintiff, Ashford &
Ashford for defendant. This was
the very same case as the assault
and battery for which defendants
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
NOT MUCH OF A BREAKFAST.

'sWhy, where is the mackerel 1
brought home last night?" asked
jenkins at the breakfast table.
500 you mean the mackerel you
brought home early this morning?"
inquired his wife rigidly.
"Er-yes, of course. 1 was de-
tanned at the Office last night, and 1
suppose it was morning before l got
home. But where is it,"
"You put it to soak in the wash
basin, and 1 had to throw it away"
Il Chicago Tribune.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03

On Monday the steamer Kinau
will be hauled upon the Marine
Railway for thorough repairing.
BY the Mariposa an engineer with a
staff of ten machinists is expected
from San Francisco, to put all the
steamers machinery in first-class
order. The Likelike will take the
Kinau's routes while the process
lasts. In case of disappointment
by the Coast mechanics not arriving
on Tuesday next, the Kinau will
continue on her own time until they
do come.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03

A FINE portrait of His Majesty is
on view at King Bros. art store,
Hotel street. Three-quarter life
size, it is one of the most lifelike
pictures imaginable. 1t was executed
in India ink by the Michigan Por-
trait Company, from photograph
by Taber, San Francisco. His
Majesty sat for the latter when on
his tour round the world. He is in
full uniform, and his features are
animate to the speaking point.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03

were fined 80 each on the goth.
Judgment for defendant, costs So
%. Appeal noted to Intermediary
Court.
Whitman & Wright VS.. w. Ward,
assumpsit for 1925. Continued
till 18th.
II. +. Mcintyre VS.. Geo. Cava-
nagh. Proceeding to examine judg-
ment debtor. Continued till 10th.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-09-03
Miss Nellie Lincoln Rossiter


Is Agent for the following papers,
South and West, semi-monthly, SOC a
year;
Farmers Call, weekly, SOC per year;
Farmers Home, monthly, SOC per year;
Home and School Visitor, monthly,
75c per year.
AS an inducement to parties to, order
their Silk Worm Eggs during the sum-
mer, to be forwarded in the fall, offer
premiums, from April lst, as follows:
For 81, 1900 eggs, and book of in
struction.
For SO, 5000 eggs, book of instruction
and any one paper.
For 80, 15oz. eggs, and any two papers.
For So, OF. eggs, two papers and book.
For $3.50, 3 OF. eggs, and three papers.
For $14, 3 OF. eggs, 3 papers and book.
For SIT, 4 or. eggs, and four papers.
For $21, 5 or. eggs, papers and book
The above charges "are the regular
list prices for eggs" and the papers will
be sent as here stated for one year.
Those sending orders through the sum-
mer, accompanied by the cash amount,
POST Office orders payable to me. on
Post. Office, Pemberton, New Jersey, U.
s. Al will receive the premiums to
which their order entities them, COM
mencing at once, and the eggs will be
sent about November LIST.
NELLIE LINCOLN ROssITER,
Practical Silk Culturist,
New Lisbon, Burlington Co.
OF at ~ NEW JERSEY.