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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

The man does not want to occupy The
Whole of a street car. bat only TO assert
his right 10 spread himself over ~ much
of it AS he plcuscs to. lie is II brother Of
the man who swings his legs III The aisle
and wipes the mud from his boots on the
garments OF his fellow passengers. He is
a pear relation of the man who carries AN
umbrella under his arm al right angles
with his body, and tnIs causes discom-
fort to those persons who are punched in
the ribs by the weapon
The crosswise man has no regard for
passengers who SIT upright, and who use
exactly one scat each. lie considers them
narrow minded, and show his contempt
for them by placing himself so that his
back and shoulders interfere with one of
them, while his knees and feet overlap
the place which another should occupy IN
comfort. He seems to be absorbed with
his own reflections to such an extent
that he is thoroughly oblivieus to every
thing out side. People may come and
people may go, and in their coming aud
going may crowd and elbow him, and try
to push him around into a straight. posi-
ton; but he sits as firmly and uuch angc-
ably as if he were paid for planting HIM
self rs he has. If he is spoken to 10y
conductor or passenger, and requested to
sit Alright. he puts on AN air OF injured
innocence, or else hrstles like the fret
full procupine and wants. to know VIII o it
is that makes bold to disturb him.
Sometimes the roSswise man goes 10
sleep While he rides. An ordinary street
car Is at hest poor place for slumher.
The slnmburrr Is not only uncomfortable.
but rdiculous. He who combines sitting
cInsswise with the taking of a nap is both
of these, and likewise an. enemy Ia all
who ride with h.m. HIS fellow passrng-
ers have some compens ition for the AN
noynncc he CAUSES them. They can Qliet-
ly smile at him aud cnjny the queer figure
he cuts
When it is time for the crosswlse pas,
sengcr to rise aud leave the car, he does
it with the air of one who knows he has
been criticised An attempt at apology
| is dimly To be seen on his coiintenance.
Yet he knows that anything he could say
would only make the matter worse. And
SO he departs in peaceful silence
The street car is no place for the cross
Wise man. lie ought IT, have IA carriage
of his OWL, with shifting seats and sliding
backs, in which he might take his ease in
any position his fancy might suggest. II
is pity that there is not some way of
making him pay three or four fares if he
must ride III the cal with either people.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Y. NJ. c. A.


In the Y. NJ. G. A. state convention at
Davenport Saturday. the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
Be IL Resolred
First.-That we reco mmend more Wig.
orous work for boys.
Second.-That we regard with favor
the policy outlined by the state executive
com rnittee. asa
Ihird-That the sentiments of this cons
vention be unanimous in commencing
the work done by our most excellent
secretary, Mr.. Z. G. Baldwin, during the
past year.
Fourth-That the Importance of read
ing Tie Watchmaa and the pamphlets of
the International committee be urged
upon our workers.
Fifth-That we express our most
hearty appreciation of the training school
for christian workers at Springfield,
Mass, under the direction of Mr.. J. T..
Brown, and that we advise all who desire
to become general secretaries to attend
that school if possible.
SiXth-That the workers from Chicago,
Robert Weidersall, /. E. Brown and
Deacon Willard, have materially aided
us in our work during the convention.
SIEVE nth--That our thanks are due and
hereby rendered to the railroad companies
for reduced rates and others favors res
ceived from time to time.
EiGhth-That we thank the represen>
tatives of the Ladies' Auxiliary and y. NJ.
C. A, who by their presence and sugges-
lions have practically benefited us.
Ninth-That we extend our thanks TO
the managers Of the Academy of Natural
Science and public library for privileges
granted; to Col. Flagler for passes to the
island; to the pastors of the city for their
sympathy; to the trustees for the use of
the churches; to the glee club for music.
and to the city press for their kindly men
ton.
Tenth-Thut the self sacrificing efforts
of the people who have opened their
homes to us place US under lasting obli-
cations to them, and we leave with them
the gospel tribute: "Inasmuch as We have
done it unto one of the least of these my
hre,hrep ye have done it unto me-
subscriptions of $672 were made To
continue the good work in Iowa during
the next year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Call and see Carse g. Co. for bargains
j. +. Boring Esq, one of the most
popular young men of Freeport, is In the
city today.
Reynolds Bros. shoes, $3.50 at Carse
e. Co.
DR.. G. G. Truesdale and wife, left for
Minneapolis Saturday night to visit their
son Henry who it may be said is engaged
to a Miss Langdon, one of the most
prominent young ladies' in the mill city.
The largest assortment Of ladies goat
button shoes may be found ut Carse q
Co.
George Wakefield came up from Mus
catine, Saturday night and was shaking
hands with some of his friends yesterday
George is good friend, and is full of
fun. is always at home while in Rock
Island.
Carse " Co. can sell you Rcynold S
Bros. fine Tampico pebble goat shoe
for Sc. 80.
James Cahal the commercial hotel
barber. looks rs neat as pin, in his new
ly papered shop. The centre pieces on
the ceiling are novel, being Autographs
of actors and actresses.
Dr.. j W. Stark Dentist, l722 Secon
avenue. ilVr
Al the residence of d. Noftsker, s23
Twenty first street, at A o'clock yesterday
morning, occurred the death of Miss Lena
S. Bose, sister to Mrs Noftsker. aged 2G
years, months and 25 days. The cause
of death was consumption. The funeral
will be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
DR.. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
The opening exhibit of pattern hats,
bonncts and millinary novelties at
McCabe Bros takes place on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday of this week,
Mrs. Grecnawalt Nee Miss LauX) is
again back in charge of thei. millinery
department assisted by Miss Nilsson, of
Chicago.
Last evening the PittsDurg. arrived
fr0m ST. Louis, and proceeded immed
lately to the Moline chain, where she
was engaged all night in pumping out
the sucker barge Haldah. The grain
sorted and sold. and the barge taken
back to Dubuque by the Sidney for re
pairs.
Sometiend cut raft loose from the
landing at Savannah the other night, there
by causing much loss and inconvenience.
The raft was the property of Knapp aud
Start, of st. Louis, and the louisville had
it in charge. A reward of $500 is Of
fered for the apprehension of the fellows
who are guilty of the depredations mem
toned
Hon. H. G. Cleveland, left for Chicago
last night, to be present at the sol diers
home meeting tomorrow. Sheriff Reflex
or, and G ircuit Clerk Bowman, left this
morning. Gilpin Moore. Morris Rosen-
field and Oliver Olsen, leave to night, aud
W A. Knowlton. and Capt. }. J. Parks,
and others leave in the morning.
Mrs. NJ. S. O'Neil, of this city, this
morning received the sad intelligence of
the death of her brother Charles DcLan>
Get AT st. Louis Saturday evening. He
was aged 80 years one month and II
days Mr.. DeLancet was born in Pots.
dam, St. Lawrence county, New York
Mrs. Eastman, of Moline, s'also a sister
of the deceased. The remains will ar
rive this evening from St, Louis and the
funeral will take. place at 2 o. m, to
morrow from the residence of Mr.. J. N.
O'Neil No 1910 Third avenue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Democratic Nomination,


NOW Aob0 tumpAuy
a new hose company was organized in
the Seventh ward Saturday evening, the
meeting being presided over by Alderman
Schroeder. William Kerr acting in the Ca
pacty of secretary. Robert Wagner anG
X. Schwecke were tellers. The "Gilpin
Hose Company was decided upon as the
name, and organization was completed
with the election of the following officers
Foreman-Robert Wagner
Assistant Foreman-George Browner.
Secretary-John Linehan.
Treasurer-Rudolph Schwecke
The company starts with good mem
bership. Alderman Schroeder was ex-
tended vote of thanks for his efforts in
behalf of the new company.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

and it Is believed this national work will
he recognized BY a national congress as 1t
shoul! lie - the statement may be made
with confidence that the outlook 10 -(iay
is more favorable than it ever has been
for the early competition of the most i'm
por.ant commercial enterprise of the age
the Henne pin canal
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal, 800; CRATE aud egg, 81 rs;
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. Black NTH s
caol, Cobnellsville coke and charcoal
1903 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
PUBLIC NOTICE.

To John \ Bagley, 10. Is East 2sih street. New
York City. New York:
Ey order of the City Council of the city OF Rocl
Island you are hereby notified IL fill lots three q
four "a, five 90, six tH1, seven 90 and eight 90
in block forty three (i3>, in the Chicago OF Lowe
Addition to the city of Rock island, tOa line draw
from Il point ON the south side of said block TIVE
feet below the grade established for sixth avenue
opposite said block 10 II line on the north side OF
said block three feet below the grade established
for Fifth avenue opposite said block, within tel
C1nl days from this date.
Unless this notice is compile with, within III,
the time specified stcps will be taken To ill the
same at your expense.
Dated al Rock Island, MS, this 2ith dnN of DC
tobcr, A. u. 1885.
LOUIS y. ECKHARr, City Marshal.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

..r..,o,,', nth ana tna What - hs ..,,,o,,o.r
The Festal Day
Wis T,. hit hut Little Faded Flower Bnitercnp'
Man in the Noon i 10 okinr Low M'ss nun
sunhower. Mr.. win Collins
Thin and Morning Glory Mrs. Jones and Miss
c,.ns,ina '' carleton
The Gardener ;.,n...:.;,..., M VII Mclntire
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

r. ~ II Erst rrprt9cnIs the ienhih
American and Foreign Insurance cos
Policies carefully written al current rates
f-gonry established 1874 Office owe
Rock island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Otis J. DimIck to Edith L. Dimick. lots
Sc, 50. "a and 80, South Rock Island,
81, 600.
Sarah Wilson to Julia Warner, part lot
I, block 1, j. w. Spenccr's third addition
Rock Island, $3.50
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

The name of mare rescued from a
burning stable at Manchester, n. H, turn,
ed yhite. II
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

The first white inhabitant of the Bor>
ough of McKeesport was David Mckee.
He settled there in 1855.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
Trinity Church Guild.

The following very attractive program
will be given at Armory hail on Thursday
oct. 30:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
County Building.
PltDBA I T..

24-Estate of Michael Riexinger, de>
ceased, Proof of notice to creditors filed.
Estate of Soranus L. Britain, deceased.
Executors account filed and approved.
Estate of Elizabeth A. Scarf, deceased.
administrators report filed and approved
and estate closed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

Popular Prices 25, 81 and 80 cents; no eX-
ira charge for reserved seats, Ilrkcs Tor sale al
the Harper House Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26

With its wealth Of Scenery, Wonderful MeChnni'
cal effects and superb Company,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29

Jewelry that is copy of the an
tique is coming in fashion. The de-
signs in lace pins are novel, One pin,
composed of very fine Etruscan gold,
represents Greek holding spear of
diamonds; another of Roman gold
shows an old coin and is circled with
valuable rubies. Bracelets that are
narrow and made of rolled gold are
most fashionable. They are seldom
without. jeweled ornamentaton of
some kind. There is u greater variety
in engagement bracelets than ever
before. Is the bracelet becoming more
fashionable than the ring? Only dia-
monds, rubies and pearls are used on
these bracelets, as they are the prec-
ious stones that betoken good luck.
The sapphire and emerald are thought
by superstitious people to bring bad
luck to bride if given to her before
or at her wedding. After it has oc.
Cured it does not seem to matter.
Bracelets of braided gold, no matter
how narrow, are now never worn
Women who possess them are having
them melted up ami made into the
more stylish "snake" or other orna,
ment for the wrist. Silver jewelry is
as popular this summer rs usual, but
it is now seldom worn with ordinary
evening costumes. Many of the new
buckles for long wraps and belts of ont
kind and another arc made of silver
this year. The metal is treated so as
to look antique and the designs are
heavy and handsome. In the more ex
pensive buckles onyxes are set, with
admirable effect. -NeD York 1OW,
| Topics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
A PhilnntIlrnnlr Scheme.

At recent wedding reception in
South Caroina'a young lawyer'begged
leave to offer new scheme of matri-
mony which he believed woud'be ben
elicial, llepropOsed that "oneman in
the company should be elected presi-
dent; that this president should be
duly sworn to keep entirely secret all
communications that should be for
warded to'him in his official depart
ment that night, and that Cachunmar-
ried gentleman and lady should write
his or her name on piece of paper,
and under it the name of the person
they wished to marry, then hand it to
the President for inspection and if any
gentleman or lady had reciprocally
chosen each other the President was
to inform each of the result. and those
who had not been reciprocal in the
choice kept entirelWsecret.' After the
appointment of the President commit
nicatiohs were accorlingly'handed up
TO the Chair, and it was found that
twelve young ladies and gentlemen had
made reciprocal choices, but whom
they had chosen remained 4 secret to
all but themselves and the President
Eleven Of the twelve matches were af-
forwards sOlemniZed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
Plant FOOL and StimuIants.

The common 'lra of Il stmulant is
that it is something that has no MI
trityc quality, but which eXcites the
system to activity at the expense of
its reserved vitality. A reaction al
ways follows it, and leaves the man
or animal minus just SO much vital
force rs has been brought into abnor-
nal action by the slimulant If a
man is weak from hunger and dose
of brandy is given, the system is
"braccd up as we say, for time on
ly; increased exhaustion follows. But
if Il quantity of quickly digested food
as II nutritious soup, is taken, the sys-
tenn is not only braced up but actually
strengthened, because nutrimcnt is
given which at once replaces the ex-
hausted force and matter of the blood
and muscles, and 50 repairs and builds
~. This difference is very easily un-
dcrstood. Now there is u very COM
mon impression among farmers
which is unhappily cultivated by some
writers that artificial fertilizers are
all stimulants and are not plant food.
This is a very great mistake. Plants
will not take slimulants. They will
not take in any nutrilivc elements in
excess of their requirements. IT we
use salt or plaster or phosphates and
find that the crop is benefited, the
truth is that the soil was deficient in
the clements contained in these sub
stances. chlorine or soda, sulphuric
acid or lime, or phosphoric acid, and
because of the absence Of these neces
sary elements plants cannot take in
any other food which they need
Plants must have complete food sup,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
A Sumotrn Girl of High Degree.

The appearance and attire of a
Lampong miss on state occasions is
thus given by Henry o. Forbes, +. II.
G. s.: The center of attraction is the
long line of maidenhood, glittcring in
silver and gold of native workman
ship. The hair of each girl, neatly ar
ranged and odOriferOus from an album
dance of cocOanut and cajaput oil, is
tied in a knot behind and transnxed
by high-backed comb overlad with
gold plates. Her head is crowned
with a coronet of gold of form and
magniiicence according to her pong
kat" A shawl worn sashwise hangs
from the shoulder to the ground, while
from above the middle hangs rich
sarong or pctticoat of homegrown and
spun silk, interviewer with gold thread
and decorated with hundreds of small
coins OF the Dutch mint, when jingle
pleasingly as she dances. Above this
the body is grit with a silk slendang.
The arms, shoulders and chest are
bare, except for the numerous gold
and silver collars and necklets and
bracelets of patterns peculiar to her
marga territorial division), with
which she is loaded. Often these col
lars are composed entirely of the large
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
Household Hints.

Never use water which has stood in
lead pipe over night. Not less than
q wooden bucketful should be allowed
to run before any taken for use.
Never keep vinegar or yeast in stone
crooks or jugs; their acid attacks the
glazing, which is said to be poisonous.
Glass for either is better
If brooms are dipped for a minute
or two in kettle of boiling suds, once
a week, they will last much longer. 1t
makes them tough but pliablc, and a
carpet is not worn half so much by
sweeping with broom cared for in
this manner.
The suggestion that sage tea applied
to the scalp will prevent the hair from
falling out is an old one; all the same
it is Il good one. A convenient plan is
to strain the tea and add bay rum in
the proportion of one-third rum to
two-t thirds tea. The rum keeps the
liquid from spelling in warm weather
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
dollar pieces of Spain, Holland and

dollar pieces of Spain, Holland and
Mexico, and Of half.cowns. OF the
highest born maldens, the arms from
the wrist to the elbow arc almost con-
cealed by the display of pure "barbaric
gold,' for they may wear as many
bracelets as they choose, while their
sisters, less fortunate in the matter of
blood and rank must conform to the
regulation number corresponding to
their degree. The breast is overlaid
with crescent-shaped gold plates sus-
pended in tiers. The waist is encir-
cled by belt of one of the precious
metals, secured by an deliberately
carved buckle of the same material.
The rather bony fingers are encircled
with many rings, and even the nails
are lengthed by additions of silver into
talon-like claws so that altogether the
Lampong maiden presents dazzling
appearance in the dim, uncertain light
of u lamplit balai.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
NCrOANesl Nun In AInhnmn.v

DE crossest man in Alabama lives dar,"
said tho driver as we approached waysiis
homo, near Selma, Ala, to ask accommola.
tons for the night, At supper, and after it,
mime host s,owled at every one, foun |
fault with everything earthly anl | wa,
wondering IL he would not growl il the heav.
emily halo didn't tit him, when incidental m N :
ton being male of tho com,t of 1882, he said
:" didn't like its form; its tail should have
been fan.shapodI"
But next morning, no appeared half
offended at our Offering pay for his hospital
lily! My companion, however, mlde him ac-
cept as a present sample from his case Of
goods.
Six weeks later drew up at tho same
house. The planter stepped lithely from Til,
porch and greeted III, cordially. ! could
scarcely believe that this cloar. complexional
brighteyed, animated fellow, and tho moroio
being OF few weeks back wore tho SAM.
He inquired after my companion of tho
former visit and regretted he was not with
me. "Yes," said his wife, 1--WE are both much
indebted to him"
"Howm asked, in surprise
"For this wonderful change in my husband
Your frieni whom leaving, handed him bot.
tie OF Warmers safe cure. He took it, and
two other bottles, AMI now - "And
now," he broke in, from an i'll feeling,
growing old bear am healthy and so cheer
full my wife declares she has fallen in love
with mo again!N
1t has made over again thousand lovo
matches, and kcops sweet tho tempers of tbs
family circle everywhere. COpyriyhted
Used by permission of american Rural
Home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-07-29
Recipes,

Rye Drop Cakes.-One pint of sour
or buttermilk, three eggs, one small
teaspoonful of soda, II little salt, and
rye meal to make stiff batter.
Codfsh, cuban style. small
dry fish cut in pieces. Fry one onion,
cut fine, In spoonful lard; when
brown add half can tomatoes. Put in
the fish with water enough to cover it.
Cook about an hour; serve on toast.
Buns for BreaktttSt or Tea.-Two
cups of flour, three-quarters cup of
corn meal, three-quarters cup of but
ter one-half cup of sugar, two eggs,
well beaten, one cup of milk, three
teaspoonfuIs of baking powder. Use
more milk if necessary to make it a
thin batter. Bake in hot oven twenty
minutes, in gem pans.
Beef Steab. THE best way TO cook
o steak is to broil it over moderately
hot Goals, turning often. But this
method has its disadvantages. 1t
causes much smoke, which, if there is
no smoke-escapo over the range, fills
the kitchen and finds its way to the
dining room, besides investing the
cook with an aroma suggestive OF a
ham Just from the smoke house. If
the cook happens also to be the "lady
of the house." the family will be quite
contented with Il steak cooked rs fol-
lows: Have the gridirOn hot. Grease
the bottom, but leave no surplus fat.
Put in the steak, and as soon as it is
brown turn it, Keep turning it every
minute or two till the outside is
cooked. This will keep in the juices.
Then cover it and let it cook for about
three minutes. Turn it and cook il
for three minutes more. If it is not
q very thick steak, it will be done suf.
ficiently by this time for those who
like a rare-done steak. If it is turned
often at first, and cooked just long
enough, it cannot be distinguished
from broiled steak.--Good House
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