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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
THE ARSENAL BUILDING


While the many visitors to the island
are struck with admiration for the pleas
ant belongings everywhere, a FAINT idea
of the strength of the United States gov>
ernmcnt is had when beholding its mans
moth buildings erected at this place for
the manufacture and storage of NUNS
ti0ns of war to keep the peace, or, in need
be, make it with the red skins on the
plains or in any other section where ans
Cry strife may arise. Besides the old ar
senal building, there are here ten massive
structures, one of which is now approach
ing completion, built Of solid stone and
iron, at an average cost, gentleman who
ought to know said, of about 800, 1000.
Each one of these occupies an area of
three acres. Large quantities of
fire arms, fixed ammunition and
other army accoutrernents are always
in store here. Just at this time great
deal of repairing to various army equip
ments is being done, and some new work
is turned out. One of the articles being
made is a skirmish target for practice at
garrisons throughout the country, and to
complete the present order it will require
the use of forty tons of steel from which
the frames are made. Small guns and
cannons may be made here if necessary,
but at present there is no need of any
such new manufactures, There are en-
ployed on the island at this time over
4, 900 men, ali of whom work but eight
hours day. They are paid from s SO
TO So As and $500 per day according to
their skill and the business they do. The
entire machinery on the island is driven
by water power furnished from the Mis-
sissippi, but in case this power should be
stopped for repairs or any other cause, a
ponderous engine stands ready to do the
work. The water power, dam and apN
paratus was built by the government at a
cost of several millions of dollars, but
there is company in Rock Island city
which controls certain interests in it. from
which large income is received of pri-
vate parties.
The number of soldiers kept here is
usually very small. There are now only
about fifty>five of them.
THE SOLDIER DEAD.
During the civil war the island was
utilized for the confinement of rebel pris-
oners, about 4 900 of whom were there at
one time. Many of them died there from
various causes and were buried in a spec,
ial cemetery by themselves to the number
of nearly 1000. Each grave is marked
with an appropriate slab, giving the dead
confederates' names and other informa
ton. Several hundred union Soldiers ART
also buried on the island and among them
is the grave of General Rodman, who laid
out these arsenal grounds after the wal
and was commandment here for about five
years. He died in 1871 General Rod
man was the inventor of the Rodmar
gun. well known field piece. A great
deal more might be said about this visit
but lack of time and space bids US cease
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
Shark ArrAarnr

Passenger locomotive No. 255 of the
c., NJ. & st. P, came out Of the shops
this morning repaired and repainted, and
supplied with . spark arrester. The new
arrangement alters the appearance of the
locomotive considerably. The smoke
stack is taller than the others, and is
straight-has H. NE dian eter from the
bottom up nroiects over
the CO. he other
Jad is supply
locomotives with
1t not only prevents
.aders from flying back into
nut it is instrumental in the
"a considerable extent
he London publisher,
pan Manuscript of Gen
aral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
A. ]. Cook,
GEORGE w. HENRY,
FRED I. HILL,
Committee.
a Flag That Waved over Fort stu.

\ Flag That Waved Over Fort Sr.-asr..
New YORK sun
In his acceptance of an invitation TO at
tend the twentieth anniversary celebration
of the Sumter club in the BROOKLYN
Academy of Music. James T. Colt. of
Norwich, gives The following account of a
flag which he will bring with him:
During the night of Feb l., 1863. the
Confederate troops were evacuating the
city of Charleston and its defenscs On
the early morning OF the 18th the ad-
miral's vessel ran up to ;he city. immedi
ately followed by the staff OF Gen g. 4.
Gilmore on the staff boat the steamer W.
W Colt, The / oft proceeded to sumter.
and at 3 O'Clock the stars and stripes
taken from her masthead and belonging
to her were once again floating above the
fort The staff which bore the Tag was
composed of an oar and boathook lasaed
together, and the odd Glory was raised
by Capt Henry NJ Bragg, aid de. camp on
Gen. GiImores staff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
Sunday Services.

Services at Trinity chapel will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Canon Kellogg al
10:45 a. m. and 7;30 p. IN.
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church the Rev. C. A. Mennicke, pastor.
Text at 10 a. M, Marc. viii 10 Thema;
lyon dem seligeu Umgange glacubiger
Christen nit Christie"
In the First Baptist church at lO:4o a.
m, the Rev. W. Langdon Sanders, OF
Moline, will preach. The Rev. l. W.
Read. pastor, will preach at 7;45 p. m''
on 'Idolatry." Sunday school at $3.50 a.,
m, j. w. Welch, superintendent
Peter in Jerusalem Acts xii:lslS
will be the subject Of the Rev. j. b.
Schwietert, pastor, in the German Meth>
odist Episcopal church, at 10:45 a. m.
The Rev. J. P. Helmer will preach att 80
pm Sunday school at $50 a. m, j.
Ramser, superintendent.
The Rev. j. A. Reynolds, D. d., pas
tor, in the United Presbyterian church,
will preach at 10. 45 a. M, on "The Man
Who Made Israel to Sin" Preaching
also at 745 p m. Sunday school at $3.50
a. m, Hugh Warnock, superintendent.
Young folks meeting at 7:1l D. m.
THE Dignity and Value of Human
Life" Q045 a. M aud The Results of
Bad Advice" Gas p. NJ will be the
subjects of the Rev. r. G. Pearce, d. d.,
pastor in the First Methodist Episcopal
church. Sunday school at 9:15 a m, E.
W. Spencer, superintendent. Young
peoples meeting at : p m.
At the Christian Chapel. Rev J. II e.
Wright breaches upon The church of
Christ" It's foundation, Laws and Mis-
sion (at 10:45 a. m, and HE preached
unto Him Jesus" acts GAS p M
Young peoples meeting at $50 p m.
Sunday School at 915 a. MI. H.
| haupke, uperntcndent.
&c onsider the Lilies of the Field vlll
be the 1045 a. IN. subject of the Rev. s.
s. Cryrr. pastor, in the Central Presbytep
ian church At 7;45 p. m. childrenh
missionary concert viii he held, which
will be the last service in the church Fel
six weeks Sunday school at $50 "A. m
W. II. Hatch. superintendent. YOunl
peoples meeting at G45 p, m, subject
Christ our Strength"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

The favoriic cosmetic of the Japanese,
according to report by F. Sakaye, con,
sists chiefly of carbonate of lead and rice
powder starch, which compound has
been used by women-apparently with
out poisonous effect-since early in the
eighth century.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

L. 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, 1885-07-18

This a telephone number arrange
ment is a duce of a domination, said the
pilgrims pet dude, "a do you know, dear
boy, last night called up my tailor, as ]
supposed, to give some orders about my
new 14t iGch pants-summer tights you
know--and after / had finished talking
with him. | found | had been talking with
my best girl-got the numbers confound-
cd at the central station, you know
duced embarrassing this number bust
ness. Have it a changed, won't you
dear bow"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

The subject at the meeting for young
men in the Y NJ c. A. rooms at 4 p. m
will be: "Some Other Time: Not Today.
Mr. p. J. Wagner will lead the meeting.
Mr. J. F. Corn, of Peoria. will lead the
young mems meet at the Young Mems
Christian association tomorrow afternoon
at p. m, subject. "Some other time,
not now"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

Guess I'll go down to New York, ex-
claimed tramp to his mate, as he sought
the shady side of the Chicago. Rock Isl
and & Pacific station this morning Its
too hot for me out here in the west, and
my health is allus better 10 the warm
wedder by the sea shore. l like ter ask
the wild waves what ther sayin'. yer
know
That's all right, Jack, but how do We
intend to git to New York? It's awful
hot walkin'."
Who said anything about walkin'?
Guess a right snug freight car is good
enough for me. I'm no bIoated bOnd>
holder"
"You kin have all the freight car ridin'
ye want in this kind o wedder Jack, but
none in mine, no thank We. Last time l
tried it was 50 nearly smothered wild the
heat that run all to lard. Jist 60 ahead
wild yer freight car ridin' if ye want to
come out wild nothin' but yer skin an
bones.
"Me smother Me suffer wild the heat
in freight carl Ye must take me for a
new hand at the biz. When l takes a sum
scursion does it in comfort | does. I'm
no emigrant-Tm an American citizen,
an if you kin find anything cooler mol
nicer than than the refrigerator car goin
through on the fast freight jist ye take it,
if ye kin. Idont envy none o these high
toned blokes their palace cars an limit
eds, don't,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

The pilgrim was walking along TWEEN
y-sixth street near Fifth avenue last
night when he saw man with dark
lantern looking for somethingjn the alley
back of McElroy's saloon. Thinking ht
might see something of public interest
the pilgrim got behind tree to watch
proceedings unseen by the man. Finally
the stranger came out of the alley and
proceeded down Twenty sixth street, con
unuing the search with his lantern all
along the way. The pilgrim then ven
tured to approach him:
my good sir, may ask if you have
lost anythingH" said the pilgrim.
No, but | am trying to find some
thing, was the reply.
May | ask WHAT
well. the truth of it is, was once
u resident of Rock Island, an,
several years ago moved I,
Wichita, Kansas, you know there ar,
a good many Rock Islanders out there
After went away Rock Island got 10
of electric light towers, and | came HON
as much 10 see one as anything else
They tell me there is one near this corner
and as long as the almanac does not sa
it is moonlight this late, don't see VIII
l can't find it. Say, can you tell me whcr
itis?"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

Say said prominent citizen to the
pilgrim. do you know you ARGUS tel
lows are making Il rafting good paper
over there. heard u man say up in the
library block the other day that the AR
GUS wasn't any newspaper at all; but he
had something to do with another paper,
| expect. tell you what, its the best
paper in town though. They can't tell me
anything know already. But say, now
don't be so egOlistic as to publish what
have said, do you hear?" And the pil,
grim promised he wouldn't.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

A complete collection of all the coins of
all denominations ever issued by the
| nitcd states is on exhibition at New
Orleans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

The imperial revenues of the entire
Chinese empire are nearly so1 5000
per annum.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL.
A Correspondent of the FreepOrt Bull
letin Visits the largest Arsenal
In the C0untry-.-What
He saw.

Mr.. George l. Brown, city editor of the
Freeport Daily Bulletin, who is on a tour
of pleasure through the country at the
present time, visited this city short
time since, and sends the following
special correspondence to his paper:
Rock ISLAND, July 15-It was on
Thursday afternoon last that we-that is
Faber and LEFT the Garden of Hi
nois, of which Freeport is the center,
and started on Flying trip" westward.
The day was pretty warm, but the ride of
about four hours to Rock Island, over
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, was
very pleasant indeed Along the way to
the Father of waters scene of inter
est was presented; in which the husbands
man just now takes particular delight
The appearance of the growing crops,
corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, ETC., was
seen to be everywhere very promising
While few farmers were yet blowing
corn, Others had commenced reaping
their rye, which looked as though it
would give good yield Many farmers
had begun having and some of them had
cut down much more than they were able
to take care of before the late heavy
rain. This same storm mad lodged the
oats badly in some fields On we sped
down the east bank of the Mississippi, on
whose placid waters an occasional steam
boat was seen, and at $40 o'clock the
genial man of the punch Conductor
Doc" Bush, who by the way is a brother
of Superintendent d. l.. Bush, of the
Southwestern division, and one of the
youngest passenger conductors in the
service, being only twenty-siX, announced
our arrival AT the city above mentioned.
| Many man who never saw it, and per
haps some who have been there would
say that Rock Island is situated on the
west bank of the Mississippi, but that's not
SO, for the Mississippi, like most other
rivers, is very crooked. AT this point il
runs east and west with the city ON the
south. Rock Island is good business
point; it has large manufacturing inter>
csts, is a railroad center of no small pro
portions, and has population of about
| IA, 900. At the cast some Two or three
miles is Moline, with a population of
about 10000 and several extensive manu-
featuring establishments. These two
places are connected by street cars and
each has the electric light. Across the
river from Rock Island is Davenport
Iowa, city of some $4,000. People
travel across the river here by ferryboat,
on the free wagon bridge, or they ride
over on the Chicago, Rock Island Il Pas
cNc trains over the only railroad bridge
at this point For every car belonging to
any other railroad train that passes over
this bridge toll of five dollars must be
paid making the tax So heavy that no
more cars are crossed than is absolutely
necessary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
THE PILGRIM.
A Condensation of what He Sees and
Hears In His Solitary Rounds
Through the Town.

That abatioir question: said mer>
chant to the pilgrim, sis the best one
ever decided by the council A long felt
want is now assured, and the city has
done wise, and commendable thing in
taking steps to secure it. Talk about the
butchers Directing to have their beeves
slaughtered and inspected there, Why
that is nonsense. They will be obliged to
do it, Don't you know that if one butch
er patronizes it the others will have &c
follow suit? If they don't the man that
does have his meat inspected there will
get all the trade The public, as matter
of course, would rather have pure meal
than run the risk of being poisoned.
tell you its a good thing, and will prove a
success, am sure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18
THE GOVERNMENT ARSENAL.

In the Mississippi between Davenport
and Rock Island cities, is the island of
Rock Island, a beautiful and inviting
spot, which has an area of nearly one
thousand acres Ga this island which is
connected with the two cities referred TO
by bridges, is located United States ar
| senal, said to be the largest in the United
States. 1t was to this place that We
made an early visit on Friday morning.
having first secured passes, for no stran>
gers will be allowed there Without the
proper passport. The government prop
erty here, which is the island itself and
everything on it, is in command of Col
D. W. Flagler, of the regular army, but
the time of our visit being SO early the
cOmmanlant was not seen. With his
family he occupies very tine residence
on the front of which is a beautifully
shaded lawn. All over the island, in fact,
excepting where the government buiud-
ings are located, there is an abundance of
shade trees, some of them having grown
so thick and to such height that they APP
pear quite like forest. There are here
several nicely graded streets, with paved
cutters, better than are found in many
cities, and various other driveways lead
ing about through the trees all around the
island, making it delightful place for a
| ride
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

iChcaEo Herald "Train Talk

Its rather strange. observed a pass.
enger from Piltsburg that England
should send clear over 10 Missouri to buy
mules for use in the Soudan. | wonder
what that's for?
Tactics. my dear sir. tactics, replied
military looking man highlands pol
icy in Egypt is to get up close to the
enemy and then turn tail and retreat
slowly and in good order. Here is where
the mule is expected to get in his work. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-18

he London publisher,
Manuscript of Gen
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17

A six dress is commonly considered a
luxury, and TO some extent it should be
SO looked upon; still every woman would
like to have at least one silk dress, if
only for special occasions, and it is of
greater Importance that that dress is
made Of good wearing silk, than that of
the lady who can afford, and who wishes
to change dresses often. Therefore we
would advise such persons not to buy
the very lowest priced silks (Which by
the way, contain but little silk, but get
the medium and better grades, such as
our guaranteed silks and you will have
something worth making up.
"a SCHUETTE Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17
PLUME & NELSON.

Pure Sugar Syrup only 81 As keg.
New Holland Herrings (inest) only
Sl.00 a keg.
New Labrador Herrings only 75c.a pail.
New Whole Goldfish, &C. pound.
New Smoked Halibut, 15c TO-, fancy.
Tycoon Jap Tea, . lbs, for ST.
Our Grocery department is fuller than
ever, and we have no trouble in furnish
ing you just what you want and at prices
TO suit you. Our Tycoon" Japan Tea
Is one we have made a great reputation
on and if you havnt had any don't forget
TO try it next time. No one else can sell
the same Tea in this city and you are
missing good thing at low price if
you fail to buy. We always have the
most complete lines of seasonable goods
in this market and if you are trading at
other stores and can't get what you want
come to us and We will supply you.
Our Crockery, China, Glass, Majoiica,
Lamp Goods and Housefurnishing
Department is about as complete as
money can make it and if you hayn't
been in to look us over, we can surprise
you. We have goods of all makes aud
grades and give you about as good
stock to select from as you can find in
Milwaukee, and our prices are lower.
We have The latest styles in both Decor
ated and plain wares and make stock
patterns of them. That is, we always
keep full assortments of the same goods
and will for years. And if you buy
Decorated set of Dishes of us and at any
time break piece you can come to the
store and get another. You rua no more
risk in buying our Decorated than plain
ware, as broken pieces can always be
replaced. No one else can do the sane
for you. Our new Gold finished Hang
ing Parlor Lamp at $500 is our leader
in this Department and is fully 81 better
than you ever had offered before. We
have everything you can think of.
Our Hardware department is large and
well stocked. We are showing nice
stocks of seasonable goods and if you
are in want of Meat Cutters, Sausage
Suffers, Cross cut or Buck saws, Axes,
Snow Shovels, Lanterns, Stoves, Pipes.
Stove boards, Zinc, butcher, Pocket. or
Table knives, Saw Bucks, Stove Damp
ers, Fire sets, Chain, Rope, Boalts, Ice
or Roller Skats, Sleigh Bells, Ash pals,
Coal Hods. Chopping Knives or Bowls.
we have the largest variety aud best quail
lies to select from. We have everything
belonging to Hardware stock and will
De pleased 10 show you goods and name
your prices.
PLUMB d NELSON,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17

Aadana, do you know what to buy
as presents for your family?
Mss, %aoe you decided on what
would be the most appropriate
gifts for the one or ones dearest
to you9
Young man, did you erer rack
your brains trying to think of
something to give your folks or
your sweetheart as holiday pres
ents, and then almost give up in
despair!
SIR, IF you are anything like the
majority of men, you haven't the
remotest idea of what to buy for
any of your family or friends for
which they would really thank
you, and ten chances to one you
would spend lots of money for
something that wouldn't suit at
all, receiving, instead Of a kiss
and smile, talking to for not
consulting someone who ought to
know better.
Noec lien, to relieve all of You of
the great mental strain you would
be obliged to undergo in solving
this all important question, we
would refer you to any one in our
house and you will get sound ad-
vice as to what you should buy,
and get your moneys worth too.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17
PLUSH GOODS.

Every dealer handling the above nam
ed goods is advertising them very cheap,
cheaper than last year, etc., etc. OF
course they are cheaper than last year,
everything else is cheaper, but all we
ask the public is to get the different
prices on plush goods including ours,
compare prices, and convince yourself
who is really the cheapest. We are sell
ing plush odor stands silk lined with one
bottle for 40c. SOC. SOC. Soc. and 81. &C.
The same 2 bottles for 75c. 65c. 81. 90,
$3.50, $1.65, $500 and upwards. Plush
jewel cases silk lined for $3.50. 81 90
$500 and $500. Plush sewiny boxes
silk lined for sl.25, ST. 80. 50 90. and
$500. Plush brush and comb sets silk
lined at s.. so and upward Also large
ll.ne of plush box papeterie, cuff aud col
lar boxes, glove boxes, mirrors, card
clses, ladies satchels etc. Give us call i.
PIENING IL FIGHTER.
Next door to 2. O.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17
MARRIED.

FRANz-ZEMAN.- the 18th inst. al
the city of Mantle voc, by Michael
kirwan, Court Commissioner, John
Franz, Jr., to Mary Zeman.
The contracting parties are we'll known
in this city, the bride being a. daughter
of Mr.. Frank Zeman. Their MANY
friends will join tie PILOT in wishing
them long life and happiness.
After the ceremony, which occurred at
the residence of the brides parents, the
newly welded couple and many of the
300 invited guests repaired to the
Opera House, where sumptuous repast
was served, after which dancing was in
augurated and kept up until a late hour.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17

Mas. O. s. CANRIGHr died on Satur.
day evening, December u, after linger
ing illness of two years duration. Fol
the last few months her friends realized
that recovery in her case was impossible
and sorrowfully awaited the end. Mrs
Canright was born in England, January
5, 1929 and came to this country when
she was IA years of age and was married
In this county to @. s. Canright in 1857,
residing here continually since that time.
She was the mother of six children four
of whom are living. A quiet, unobtru
slye woman, she was much beloved by
those whose acquaintance she formed
and Is sincerely mourned by large cir.
Gle of friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-12-17
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR GEN.
TLEMEN.

We have very large and elegant line
of GENTS MUFFLERS including Q
fine selection of heavy. plain colored silk,
on which the monogram'or initials of the
name can be embroidered.
SILK H'D'KFS., large assessment
of the newest styles also very fine Linen
hemstitched.
GENUINE SEALSKIN GAPS, in
the latest styles, which We are selIn al
lower prices than they are generally sold
for in larger cities.
SCARFS AND NECKTIES in the
latest and most exquisite designs, in.
Guiding ball and party ties, also full
assortment Of GLOVES and Mrrgxss.
WOODEN and SILK UNDERWEAR. ELEGANT
sUsPENDERs, FINE SHIRTS, MEMS and
BOYS SUITS and ovERCoATs.
SCHUETTE Bros.