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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

There will be no end of entertainments
in the city tonight There is the knights
Templar banquet and ball, to which only
members and their families are admitted
The dime concert by the young people Of
the Central Presbyterian church should
attract large audience, both by the
merit of the entertainment and the nomi,
nal price of admission. The devotees Of
roller skating will find abundant amuse'
ment at the rink. of which the five mile
race between Knittle and Clough will be
the main feature. These different kinds
Of pleasures should be sufficient to satiate
the desires of all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
A Pafifinn.

There is strong talk of getting up a
petition asking Mayor Murdoch to recon
slider his appointments at the regular
meeting of the council Monday evening
Some of the appointments not only create
great dissatisfaction by reason OF theil
demerit, but their illegality raises an APP
prehension that they will cause trouble in
tho futurn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
MEMS SUITS.

Everyday Suits, at $4.O0 and $50
Splendid, Stout Cashmere Suits, at
$3.50 and 500.
Excellent Business Suits, at 1000
Pure and all wool Cork Screws 1000
Elegant Dress Suits, at $3.50,
1900 to $500.
A large stock of Pantaloons. way down
All the leading styles in Soft, Stiff ant
Straw Hats.
An immense stock Of White and Fancy
Percale Shirts at SOC and upwards.
Blue Overalls, at : $50
The very best made at rs and 85S
Stout Jeans Pants for Boys, at 50t
I" Men, 75t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
PROBATE.
The Supervisors,

At the morning session of the board of
supervisors several of the members asked
to be excused from serving on the COM
mittees, and after considerable wrangling
their requests were allowed. Supervisor
Bowman objected to smoking in the room
while the board was 10 session, but on mo-
ton of Supervisor Martin the former mo-
ton was laid on the table. Supervisors
Ryder, Campbell, aud Cozad were ap-
pointed committee on printing, On
motion it was decided to allow bounty
of So for full grown wolves and % fol-
young cubs. Considerable of the after,
noon session was devoted to reading bills
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Still Missing.

Mrs. Lowe, the demented woman who
mysteriously disappeared from the resi-
dence of Henry Toennige, has not been
heard from. Her husband stated last
night that no doubt remained in his mind
but that she was at The bottom of the
river, and that he would never again see
her alive
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
THE DAILY ARGUS.
TUESDAY, APRIL IS. 1885.
The Presbyterv.

The Rock River Presbytery met at
Morrison today. Rock Island county is
being represented by Rev. S. S. Cryer, Of
this city, Rev. Fisk, of Hamlet, Rev.
johnson, of Edgington, and Elders
WEIGH, of Rock Island. and McCandless.
of Rural.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
f@- Go with the crowd to
MosenfeIder & kohn,

The Young and Wide-Awake One Price
Clothiers, 1929 Second Avenue, next
door to Champions Book Store, Rock
Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
For Sale a Bluff House

| offer my residence on Elm street for
sale on accommodating terms. If not sold
soon 1t will be for rent to an acceptable
tenant. Apply on premises or through
postoffice
diff r. T. McNEAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
County Building.
TRANSFERS..


25-John G. Osborne to Charles II.
Osborne, pit nw4 sw4 IS, IS, Be, $1,000.
James B. Mcdonald to School Trustees,
10, 1w, pit ct sci 30,16 1w, 81.
Cynthia Belcher to Jane o. Philleo,
pit Ell mel 1, II, 2w, 81; and Jane 0. Phil>
leo to Edward II. Guyer, same descrip-
ton, $125.
PROBATE.
2S-Estate of Eliza J. Webster, de-
ceased. Proof OF death. Petitions for
probate of will and letters testamentary
Declaration Of L. F. Baker, one of execu-
tors nominated by will filed.
Etate of Arthur Huleatt, deceased .
Claim of J. B. Rathburn. allowed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
BOYS, SHIFTS.

The Boss Suit, nearly all wool, at $3.50
Splendid Casino Suits, at $500, 500
Silk Mixed Cashmere Suits, at 800
Handsome Dress Suits, $3.50. 900
1000 to 1900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

Dr. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1722 Second
avenue. d1Yr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
SCHOOL SUITS.

A very extensive line of good SER
viceable suits, at $3.50, 1916 and 800
Handsome Dress Suits, 600, $50, 700
to $50,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
WHY?

Because their Goods are all
new, every stitch of it is Of this
seasons make.
Because they have all the
leading styles and the best
Goods manufactured.
Because their Goods are bet
ter made and better fitting than
those usually found in other
stores.
Because they have but ONE
PRICE and conduct a straight
and honorable business.
Because they advertise hon
estly and deal honestly, never
making a promise but what they
fulfill.
Because everyone who trades
with them are bound to receive
full value for their money.
Because new goods are Sc
much cheaper that their prices
are lower than other dealers are
charging for old goods.
Because, well-cast your eye
on a few of our prices and then
iudOa for vourselvea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
CHILDRENS' SUITS.

Neat Serviceable Suits, at $3.50
Fancy Pleated Suits, at 3.00l
Handsome Plaids, stylish make, 3.50l
Ane Elegant Cashmere, at 4.25
Handsome Dress Suits, in Blue and
Brown, Cork Screws, Plaids, etc.
$500, $50 to 700
Shirt Waists, with Pleats, .25
We have the Celebrated Diamond
Shirt Waists. from soc and upwards.
Knee Pants, SOC and upwards.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
Electric Lighting.

Mr.. w. H. Preece an English traveller who
lately visited this country, says that cleo
tricity is used for lighting purposes much
more In America than In England. he est-
mates that $4,000 arc-lamps shed their dax-
ding rays every night in the United States.
He drove In New York from tho Windsor
Hotel to the Cunard steamer one night
through four miles Of electric lights. He
found IL a dismal experience after leaving
New York to be landed in the dark streets OF
London. In all our large cities 1t was the
same brilliant illumination by means OF arc
light lamps. The largest steamers and ferry
boats upon our rivers are Illuminated by
electricity, too. In Chicago the number OF
arc-lamps has doubled in the last year. But
one Of our practices he found to be unpartion'
able, likewise hideous. That was the fashio
Of putting wires overhead He counted IA
wires upon one post in New York On Broad
way there were six lines of posts, and in the
city SO companies carrying wires on poles.
It Is true there is no more beautiful or bril-
liant sight anywhere than the vicinity OF Fifth
avenue and Broadway, New York, on cleal
night. Those who have Travelled the WORLD
over have noted that. But Mr.. Preece squit4
right Putting electric wires overhead is both
hideous and dangerous There il no necessity
for it at ALL 1t has been found by the Eng
lish post office that whenever the number OF
wires through q town exceeds fifteen 1t l.
cheaper to put them underground than over
head
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
Cormorant Fishing In China.

The mild-eyed Chinese know a thing or two
about fishing that we are not yet up to. The
otter and the cormorant are trained to assist
in catching the fish in rivers. The otter is
taught to drive the fish into the nets, and he
does it as skilfully as hunting dog drives
birds. The cormorant, however, does all the
work himself. The bird is trained to its occu-
patton with the greatest care. 1t is brought
up in domestication, the eggs being set under
hens and hatched by them. The cormorant
viii catch fish for her master, man. but she
will not bother much with taking care of her
own children. The trained bird is taken out
in his boat by the fisherman. 1t stands upon
the edge Of the boat till its master gives a
signal Then it darts into the water to do It's
work. 1t remains out till it gets its load Of
hsh-sometimes large one, sometimes several
Sman ones 1t fills its throat with the small
ones. Then the well-taught creature comes
back to the boat, and the fisherman proceeds
to empty it out and take possession Of its
booty himself. II fish caught is too large
for one bird to land several cormorants join
and help bring the haul to the boat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
A Raid ON smelling bottles.

~ &
Doctors are always preparing some sort OF
scare for the much tormented feminine sex.
Nobody il ever comfortable. Hear what
New York physician said Of the most popular
Of the minor fashions Of the time:
"Om women have abominable tricks, )" he
began. "They lace tightly, they wear French
heels ON their pinching little boots; they
underdress the upper part Of their bodies and
drag about after them yards upon yards Of
heavy trains; they ruin their digestions by
overheating and surfeiting themselves with
sweetmeats; they paint their faces, wear dead
women's hair on their heads, put belladonna
in their eyes and last, bat not least, they
are running some Of their most delicate
nerves by using just such denominations as
tlis,o and he thrust the smelling bottle
directly under my nose.
The doctor then proceeded TO remark that
he had Just taken the delicate and pungent
abomination from one of his lady patients,
who complained Of an awful headache. The
powerful salts in the smelling bottles cook
and ruin the fine mucous membranes or the
nose, mouth and threat. They are far more
injurious than snuff or tobacco smoke The
costly and beautiful little smelling bottle
cause headaches, sore threats and-horrors on
horrors!-red noses They quite destroy the
fine and subtle nerves Of smell. The habit
grows like any other, toO--like that OF snuff
taking, for instance-so that the more girl
applies her tiptilted nose to the wicked little
vinaigrette the more she wants to do so.
"Use this long enough" said the doctor
land I'll defy you to distinguish eau lie CO
lopne from asafPtida."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
AN ICE YACHT.

This winter, during the last cold week to
wards the close Of it, every form OF amuse-
ment that frost affords has been exhausted.
Ice-boating has attracted attention never be-
slowed on it before. The races Of the many
ice yachts on the Hudson have been chronicled
and read with as keen zest as II they had
been boats with sails, upon the open water
The principle on which they move is the
same-sails propelled by wind.
What is an ice yacht likea You will see by
the illustration that the foundation OF 1t Is
simply long strip Of wood, with crosspiece
ut the end At the back end Of the wood a
large, sharp iron runner is fixed, in shape
something like the blade of a skate. This Is
movable, and is the rudder that steers the
yacht, A similar runner, except that it is
fixed, not movable, is put across each end OF
The crosspiece in front The structure Is
fitted with sails like a regular yacht-jib and
mainsail The crew man and steer the flying
vessel as in the engraving. That Is all there
Is Of it.
Some Of these quaint "boats" fly over the
ice at a fairly breathless speed. They have
been known to make rate of IS miles an
hour. They are often Of large size, too,
weighing q ton One recently built at Red
Bank, n j., was So feet long, rs feet between
the runners An ice yacht makes the highest
speed when sailing across the wind; that is to
say, II the wind is from the north the yacht
will sail the fastest going from east to west,
OF west to east. This winter has witnessed a
contention among ice yachtsmen on the
merits Of the 'lateen," or triangular sail. 1t
Is represented as follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
OF DRAWINGS and Trimmings.

Full skirts with straight breadths worn
with plain, round waists are struggling des-
perstely for foothoh again. II remains TO
be seen whether they will succeed It has
been nearly 20 years since they were the
mode, and they look very odd now.
There never was time that we remember
when metals were so worked into dress trim
mings as they are at present. Gold, silver
and steel fabrics in every shape are used as
ornaments and drapery. The handsomest and
most brilliant Of these metallic effects is pro-
duced by drapery. There is thin fabric or
yelling into which the metal threads are
woven till the transparent cloth has n sheen
that is indescribable. 1t is called gold and
silver tissue. A piece OF it thrown about the
head and shoulders like scarf, or tastefully
disposed about the dress, gives an effect like
the moonlight Of midsummer nights dream
All these tissues, gold, silver and steel, are
much used for making waists that go with
velvet and brocade skirts for evening and re-
ception dresses. The same flashing, exquisite
material is made into panels upon the skirt.
The front Of the skirt is covered with bead
embroidery OF Lace Of the same metal. Tho
steel tissue is much used with dark blue vel
vet Pearl beading is also very popular
There ere beautiful and novel combins-
tions Of color also. Light and dark shades
OF the same color are associated with beauti-
full effect.
Another striking combination is of old gold,
green and scarlet. Ruchings are not as mech
worn as they were Tho tendency is now in
the direction Of fat collars and cuffs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

pantaloons, except that they At the female
figure Sometimes they come down long over
the ankle and shoe-top, like mans. But the
long-legged things are not graceful A newer
and far prettier style Is to have simply
brooches, coming down over the knee to meet
the high boot. The ladies' riding boot is one
of the triumphs of present fashions. II IL
made like mans high top boot. It Is OF
patent leather, shaped to At woman's slender
foot, broad-toed and aatheeled. 1t extends
well up toward the knee, and protects foot
and calf perfectly.
The young lady in our illustration wears
the brooches and top boots. They are very
popular in New York. The basque OF the
habit Is plain, with coat sleeve pointed in
front, and with short flaps behind The hat
is as shown. We regard this o. the perfection
Of riding habit.
The other dress We hy before our readers
this week il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

You see 1t for yourself The material Of
which it is made is a new fabric IL is an
elastic web cloth, with something like q
Knitted texture, so that il win yield and fit
close to the fgure. At the same time II is 80
heavy and firm that il will almost stand
alone. 1t ootnes in handsome, very dark
shades The old long, tapping, dangerous
skirt has been sheared Oh, you observe
Tbe sldYt Of the habit Ia q ordinary walking
length, and nazrOw. The weight Of tho goods
holds II In place. The cloth comes in two
kinds, light and heavy. for summer and win
Ter. The habit Itself consists Of three pieces,
basque, skirt, and trousers. With this skirt,
Trousers, or breches, arc always worn. Ths
trousers are Of dark flannel a weo3sn goods
made - to tAsis uypr part lie Q naSs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

In watches the best time keeper Of all is the
American watch. But none Of them are alb
solutely infallible. t-i... .....l.l.
Major Sternberg belongs to committee
appointed by the United States government
TO Investigate disinfectants. He reports that
superheated steam Is the best article to Use
for this purpose.
No machine Of travel that man ever in
vented can equal the time Of wild fowl. The
canvas-back duck makes a speed Of two
miles minute. The broad bill goes at slight
ly less. Teal can fly at the rate Of 100 miles
an hour, the wild goose about 80.
At Babrin, ON the Persian Gulf, al Old sailor
says the inhabitants dive down under the sea
for drinking water. In the bottom Of the
gulf, about 20 feet down, there are number
Less springs of ice-cold, sweet water. This is
drawn up in goatskin bags.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
Lake Mistassini.

In Canada much interest is felt in the
strange and mysterious inland sea visited
last summer by q British American land sur
veyor, Mr.. Bignell. 1t is situated away up
in Ruperts Land, and is about 800 miles
from Lake ST. John. 1t is near the great
watershed of Canada, which separates the
rivers that flow into Hudson Bay from those
running to the st. Lawrence The only white
settlement in this UNEMPLOYED region is the
Hudson Bay company's post. The watershed
named is itself remarkable for its lack of
height Its greatest elevation is nowhere
more than six or eight feet and in places
it is much lower than that. 1t is said that
nne lake actually has two outlets, one to-
ward Hudson Bay the other to the st. Law
renee.
Lake Mistassini itself is an immense body
uf water of unknown dimensions. 1t is un-
doubleday equal in size to our great lakes. Mr..
Bignell assembled it 100 miles without coming
TO the main body. It Is believed to be an ex-
pansion Of Rupert's river, but that is only
guesswork as yet. Here is practically as un-
explored country as the heart Of Africa
far more so than at present, indeed. Not
many Indians are found and those apparently
belong to decaying race. They are Of the
Montagnaix tribe and are not particularly
wicked, but are atrociously dirty, which
is perhaps as bad These Indians live on fish
and fowl from the great lake in the summer,
and spend the autumn and winter hunting
and trapping in the woods. The timber be-
lonsS to the varieties constituting what Is
known ss the subarctic forest, and does not
amount to much for marketable purposes
But this is q marvellous region for hunting
and trapping. The animals in the vicinity of
the lake are the caribou, moose, bear, lynx,
vol, wolverine, otter, mink, weasel, bare,
red. .biack white, silver and cross foxes, and
blsck beaTs Of unusual sine and ferocity. The
climate Is not 20 severe Is would be inferred
froGn In high lntituds. A marvellous plant 10
found here, called botAnically the horracenid
ssorpsra. II Is claimed to be an absolute
spsciAc for the cureof smallpox It viii even
prevent the pitting Of the skin A very Gu
riolaa o1d Indian buryingground wss found
in %he vicinity. The trees tAsrsAbouts were
hung with the skulls Of Wild animals killed
IN tie chase These were offerings to ths
dsad- Upon We graves Of warriGs we
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
J'HE FASHIONS
Dress for Physical Exercising.

1t is a great pleasure to note how fashion
able physical exercises for girls and women
are becoming. Rowing, gymnastics, ice and
roller skating, walking and horseback riding
are some of the most popular forms. II the
fashion only stays in long enough we shall
presently have race Of young goddesses IN
America, beautiful as the ancient Greek
women, with all the cultured intellects OF
higher-educated Yankee girls 1t is worth
while to note here, too, that these very Greek
women secured their beautiful forms by such
means as these we are talking of-graceful
gymnastic exercises. Bathing, proper food
and open-a development OF muscle will
make almost any woman alive physically
perfect.
1t is encouraging to see how the New York
ladies incline to horseback riding in Central
Park. Daily, even in the zero weather of
this winter, they were to be noticed, their
cheeks bright and pink, their eyes sparkling
in the cold sweet air. Note, too, that, winter
or summer, woman never looks better than
when on horseback, guiding spirited animal
with firm hand, enjoying free, merry gal
lop over a clean road.
In fact, woman looks pretty engaged in
any kind of physical exercise that develops
muscle and grace together. This Is particu-
larly so if she wears becoming dress. For
this reason we have been at pains to get for
our readers the very prettiest costumes that
can be found for horseback riding and roller
skating We pledge our word they are the
best They were designed by Redfern the
famous ladies' tailor, of New York The first
is the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
Native Wines Improving.

The remarkable progress made in wine
culture in this country in the past two OF
three years is astonishing, even to those In
the business. New varieties of grapes and
improved methods Of making wine have beer
introduced, until now there is a uniformity in
the product that was considered impossible a
few years ago. The white wines Of Cali,
fornia and the red wines Of Virginia and OF
eastern states are winning the favor Of the
public very rapidly. There is great future
for American wines
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

RkDfkhNS kOk4LEH SAATINS tOSiSAE'
1t was designed especially for this column
ty the artist In the original 1t is Of tusky
red cloth, but may be Of any color preferred.
It Is neat, short, plain and close fitting, being
an infinite improvement ON the long, en-
tAngling skirts and nouncss and arm binding,
awkward wraps too often seem. In skating
costume anything that impedes the free
motion of feet and arms h aovenly and IN
bad tas4e The costume here presented ~
richly braided with gilt cord The jaunty
turban Is Of the color 10 match the dress.
The muf is Of the material q the costume,
and is trimmed with fur and with the gilt
braid. The sleeves are braided TO match the
skirt. Down the front Of tho basque Is seen
q TOW Of tiny gilt buttons. They have the
eject Of gold beads, almost. These are officers
mess buttons, and are extremely Fashionable
this spring for trimming They are used
largely in edging vest fronts, collars, basgues,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

Bottle green is ako the mode for stree.
costumes
The cheap and beautiful surah silks VIII IL
fashionable again
Various shades Of dusty red will 30 worn
this spring, even for street costumes, for girls
The Princess Of WaIss wears riding dres
similar TO the one we describe, and made BY
the same tailor. The Princess has one very
odd fashion, all her own She rides On the
wrong side Of borre, with her feet upon his
night Sde. Put ON the 6de on which other
women ride, Der saddle would have ths horn
towards the tall Of sbe hsrA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07
cattmsd the Things that bad belonged TO

scattered the things that had belonged TO
them in life-canoes, paddles, weapons, cloth
ing, tobacco and matches Excellent root
crops have been grown, and the soil Is Be-
lieved to be well adapted to agriculture.
When the present exploring party now e1-
aiming the region return larger and more
definite information win be got about this
strange country. Perhaps here is new and
wondrous field Of fortune and adventure
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

ICE YACHT WITH LATEEN SAIL.
But the triangular sail was badly beaten in
the last contest. Experience therefore de-
cides that the ordinary jib and mainsail are
best Ice yachts can be navigated upon any
large river or body of water. They want
clear, long sweep Of ice. This Is thrilling
winter sport
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

~ GRIGGS, Attorney and Counselor st Law.
" Office iELynchs block. Main street. Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-07

I Q. BOYLE. Attorney at Law. once With
q N !. Nloney, Opera House Block. Ottsws. Ill.
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nE. n: w. WEBS, tDeutcher poctor,) late
- Phyatian and Surgeon TO the st. Louis Female
HOSPITAL (ice Stlefes Clothing Store, corner OF
Main and "a sale streets Residence on south bluR
At Mrs. Ra2s. apps