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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The following has been handed
us for publication. 1t was written and
composed by little Miss Josie Fergu.
son, who attends the public school in
this Town. She is but eleven years Of
age. We publish it as written without
correction. To say that it is really
excellent for one so young, especially
on such a subject, is but poor way
OF expressing our meaning:
BOOKS.
I have many beautiful books, which
have been given me by my Father
and Mother, and friends. The name
of one, is Erin's Fairy tales, which
was given me by my Father, and l
have read it almost through. 1t has
gone the rounds among my little
friends, and they all pronounce it good
The Household Poem, is another good
book, given me on my last birth day
by my Mother. Of my school books
| believe l like the reader, the best
For in it, | find so many beautiful and
interesting pieces. 1t contains both
prose and poetry, from the best au.
thors.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

AS the guest of Mrs. Capt. w. T.
Boardman, Miss Nee Radcliffe is max
ing the round trip on the Peninah =
that is from here to Shreveport and
return.
-MR. Fred Scheu, Secretary of the
Hook Il Ladder Co., informs We local
that he will drop from the roll of the
company, on Monday next, all mem
bers who are delinquent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

--"MosT of these hair preparations
don't work." writes Mr.. j. S. Burdick,
of St. Lonis, "but Parker's Hair Bal
sam is an honorable exception. My
hair was thin and prematurely gray.
The Balsam made it brown again and
soft as in my boyhood."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The young folks of the First
Ward of our city are determined that
the cry of hard times and the incle-
ment weather shall not dampen their
spirits. Another enjoyable and we'll
attended dance was given by them at
the residence of Mr.. Jno. G. Goulden
on last Friday night. We regret ex-
ceedingly that unavoidable circumstan-
ces prevented our taking advantage of
the cordial invitation requesting our
presence.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

DO you wish to purchase goods
where you can get them the cheapest I
Then go to the Red Plow Shoe Store,
cor. I'd and Jackson SITS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

JOSEPH ROBERT NV 'S''
Probate Docket-Distriet Conrt-Parish of
Rapides, La,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

Col. G. A. Thornton, who has
been absent for the past five months
on visit to relatives in Memphis,
Tenn, and St. Louis, Mo-, returned
home by the Texas and Pacific train
Friday night. The trip has much i'm
proved Col. Thornton. He seems to
have been perfectly carried away with
the beauty and life of the latter city.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

The following explains itself;
it is from late Natchitoches paper:
"Mr Jake Levin, of Alexandria, paid
our city flying visit last week. He
is not a lawyer, but nevertheless, we
understand he has an important suit
pending here and he preferred to plead
his own case. 1t is highly probable
thatjudgment will soou be rendered in
his favor"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

WE acknowledge the receipt Of
and extend thanks to Pelican Lodge,
of our city, for special invitation to
attend the Lecture to be delivered at
the Court House, on Saturday next,
the 3Oth inst, by the Hon. John A.
Brooks, Supreme Master of the An
cient Order OF United WorKmen. An
invitation is cordially extended to the
public.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

ON Friday last, the 22d inst, a
special train of the Morgan line came
to our city, having on board Supern-
tendent Owen, Assistant General Man
ager Kruttschnitt and Road Master
Dewell. The object of the visit of
these railroad magnates was not learn
ed-some conjecture that it was only
an inspecting tour.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-01-27

THE AMENDE HONORABLE.
In this effort to retrieve our fallen
fortunes there is abundant scope for
the display by our wives, daughters
and sweet hearts, of those heaven sent
qualities which make the sex adorable
and qualify woman for her proper
sphere of action as the help mate Of
man. How is that, soft soap7 Oh no,
as true as the gospel. When she is
patient, gentle, industrious and eco
nomical, she is true help mate and
by such qualities and practices during
the coming year of trial and labor and
self sacrifice, the woman may, and !
believe will, contribute her full share
to the final success which awaits upon
their united effort. IT'S then a ques-
ton with her of the heart and not OF
the head, and in the exercise OF those
womanly virtues she will be thorough
ly at home. Her bright smile will
make a cheerful heartbstone, even if
Luxury is not there as guest, and if
Prudence and Caution do sit on the
door step. The wife and mother, the
priestess of the home, may rob priva-
ton of its smart by her ready sacrifice
and may tighten the burden of hope
ful, even if onerous, labor, by her &C.
NAL good nature.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The Libbie Conger will be down to-
morrow afternoon.
The Sidney will clear for St Paul this
evening
1t is rumcred that Captain John Davis
of this city is soon to enter the service
of the Diamond 10 line. Mr. Reynolds
always believed in getting the best.
Captain William Boland, for three
years master of the Diamond 10 Mary
Morton, and previous to that on the Lib
bic Conger and Josephine, has resigned
his position, to take command of the
Minnie Herman and a government coal
contract on the Missouri river. Captain
Boland has been on the Upper Missis-
sippi for thicty years, having worked up
from deck sweep, and for the last five
years has been with the Diamond 10 line
He has earned the reputation of being
hustler" and has made the Morton one
of the most popular packets on the river
Captain A L. Dawley. of the Libbie Con
ger, takes charge of the Morton, and
Captain Stevens is on the deck OF the
Conger.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
RAYS from the Headlight.

Patsy Burns engine, the 1875 on the c.,
B. 6 O., is said to be the fieetest iron
horse On this division
Charley Cross, the popular conductor On
the 'Flyiug Dutchman, of the c.. M &
St. P road, brought the night express in
from Milwaukee this morning. Conduc-
tor John Baker is running his train This
change is caused by BILLY" TiI.on tax
ing lay off Of few weeks, hunting
prairie chickens In Nebraska
The Freeport Daily Bulletin says tina t
E. B. Carr. for eighteen years railroad
conductor, has for the time being, at
least, given up his position on the c., NJ.
& St. ?. road and accepted better thing
in the Office of the United States Iusole
company, Chicago, for which place he
leaves tomorrow. This company manu-
features magnetic garments, etc. Mr..
Cars place on the train, running through
Freeport between Savanna and Rock
ford, will be taken by Conductor ]. j..
Meyers. Mr.. Carr has been on the rail-.
road for twenty-three years.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Anyone who has ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield a return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety os government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with a steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide of immi.
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate of Southern Nebraska and
of Kansas, free as it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter, added to a soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states. To the far
mer they hold out special inducemen is.
Cheap land. easy term of purchase, good
markets and varied products enable him to
own his farm at smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it.
II you are looking for a safe place to
invest money, where it will pay you a
large and sure profit or if you are a farm
er and want farm of your own, call on
me and see what | have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express Office, Rock Is
land, Ill. SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
The st. Il0uis Fair.

The twenty-sixth great St. Louis fair
opens October 4th and continues six
days. 1913. 900 is offered in cash premi,
ums. Sixty>tive acres have been added
to the ground, and $500, 900 expended in
improvements. comprising full mile race
course, 700 new horse stalls, 500 new
cattle stalls, 800 sheep and swine pens,
Il poultry house for three thousand fowl,
and twenty eight new exhibition halls
and pavilions.
Races will take place every dav on the
new mile race course. the horses contend
ing being the most celebrated in the
country. On the night OF Tuesday, Oc-
tober 9th. the grand annual nocturnal
pageant of the YELLED Prophet" cons
prising So floats. will be gwen, at an ex-
pense of thousands of dollars. ALI rail,
road and steamboat companies have gen.
erously made rate of one fare for the
round trip during The entire week. The
municipal authorities have agreed to des
clare Thursday of iair week a holiday to
all. Rooms and board for 25O. 900 guests
have been provided for, at greatly re-
duced rates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

A large audience was present at Har-
per's theatre last evening on the occasion
of the production in this city for the first
time the Proper Caper" comedy by the
Edwards company. The piece is of the
farcical order. combining a great deal of
nonsense and not much of anything. 1t
is something after the style of We, Us
& Co." The Tin Soldier" 1.-The Rag
Baby" and productions of that sort. The
acting of little Flosse Edwards was a
masterwork in juvenile character repre-.
sentstion. The make-up of "Razoo, the
Clock Stopper was the climax of ridic-
ulous and side splitting stage oddities
A look at him alone was sufficient to
convulse one with laughter.
The Vincent comedy company attract ,
ed an attendance of sixteen hundred PEG
pie at the Olympic theatre at Davenport
last evening. The company is strong
one and will present nightly change of
bill throughout the week Manager
Granger is meeting with success far be
yond his anticipation and he is deserv-
ing of the public approval of his en-
terprise which is thus manifested
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Down in Henry county. near Galva,
is settlement of fifteen hundred
Swedes, who have been one of the
strongest elements of the republican party
in Henry county. Heretofore the party
has recognized the support they contrib
uted to the success of the republican
ticket, but it seems that at the Henry
county convention held at Cambridge re,
Gently they were left out in the cold, or
the heat rather, and now they are justly
indignant, aud say that when election
day comes round, they will either stay at
home or vote the straight democratic
ticket.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
Soldiers and Satlors

The second annual reunion of the Mil
itary Tract Soldiers and Sailors Reunion
association, will be held at Bushnell
on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept 90, 30 and 80, 1886. Ex>
tensive preparations have been and are
being made to insure for the reunion that
grand success which it is fondly hoped by
the association and the citizens of Bush.
will attend it. The Military Tract asso-
citation includes all G. A. Il. posts in the
counties of Adams, Brown, Bureau, Gals
houn, Fulton, Hancock. Henderson, Hen
ry, Knox. Marshall, McDonougb, Mercer,
Peoria, Pike, Rock Island Schuyler,
Stark and Warren, and Post 81, of
Beardstown Following are the officers
Of the association:
Commander-R. W McClaughry, Jol,
let.
Senior Vice Commander-P Sidney
Post, Galesburg.
Junior Vice Commander 4. Car,
'michal, kirkwood.
Surgeon-Dr. B. A, Griffith. Swan
Creek.
Chaplain-Rev. r. Haney, Monmouth
Quartermaster-C. Q. Warren, Aledo.
Officer of the Day-James NJ. Tucker.
Roseville.
Inspecting Olficer-G. Fl. VIM. Freh-
Itch, Oquawka.
The following eminent speakers have
signitied their intention to be present:
Gen. John A. Logan, Gov. Richard j.
oglesby, Lieut.. Gov. j. G. Smith, Gen.
Thos. ]. Henderson. Maj. R. W. Nc
Glaushry, Gen, Philip Sidney Post Gen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
MOLINE.

Mr.. John Thompson returned from
Colfax, la, where he has been pleasure
trip. last evening
DR.. Sales of Moline, formerly of Cleve
land, Henry county, drives gay team.
He picked up scribe of the ARGUS when
hoofing it between the bridges, and he
never had a merrier ride. That span OF
the Docs is gay.
A very prominent citizen of Moline said
yesterday. that he had his wife and fam>
lily on trip over the Union Street II. II.
on Sunday, and that this line is very
great accommodation to him. 1t might be in
place to say that the gentleman has horses
and servants at call Think of the benefit
it must be to those who cannot demand
carriages when required. He lives in
East Moline.
Deputy Marshall Wells and special p.
S. Luudgren had to use all their per-
suasion to bring stranger to the place
devoted by this and all other cities-at
tirst-as a place of refuge, or as pros
lection from evil doers. He will get his
trial too late for this issue On his person
he had a half of comb. stump of
cigar, cotton red handkerchief and two
common sleeve buttons. Eternal vlg>
lance is the price of liberty"
Captain Grout, agent of the c., B. 6
Q. at this station, has been compelled to
take short leave of absence The cap
tain is troubled with an old wound re-
ceived during the late unpleasantness,
and likewise has had very arduous duties
at his post here. Superintendent Brown
insists that the next week or two shall be
brought into the service of the c., B. &
Q. in recruiting the health of one of its
most faithful employees. The Captain
leaves tomorrow on his trip west.
Wicked people" are charged with
opening bird cages in East Moline and
letting the prisoners free, on Friday
night To set at liberty the birds and let
them inhabit the trees and enjoy freedom
which was their birthright shonld not be
called wicked Wicked or bad people.
as class, seldom have so kind or tender
feeling towards canary birds. Look
among the ultra moral, perhaps an en-
vious neighbOr, and give the credit where
it properly belongs. for this act of kind
ness TO the birds.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
BOwman's Books.

The finance committee of the board OF
supervisors, composed of Supervisors
Hollister. Gould. Engel. Hartman and
NORTON, completed the auditing of the
accounts of Circuit Clerk Bowman this
morning. The receipts of the office for
the six months ending May 31st, 1886,
were 50, 1l4.50 and the expenditures for
the corresponding time 81 ,401 60, leaving
surplus on hand of $712 80.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

tIon has burned out, though on the preyA
ious occasion it was owned by differ
ent corporation. The original Milan
Paper company was formed sixteen years
ago, and was composed of G. W. Delsnd
and Holmes Hakes, The company was
ruined by the fire and in 1875 the Milan
Paper company was again organized
with John Dixon. VIM. Dart and r. P.
Dart as the company. This corporation
failed in 1888. when the property passed
into the present Blackhawk Paper COM
pany.
DESCRIPTIVE.
The capacity of the mill was six tons a
day. 1t consisted of frame structure
two stories high with dimensions of sixty
by eighty feet, with beaten room of the
same dimensions. The boiler room was
brick building one story high and thirty
feet square. The company manufactured
coarse, brown wrapping paper. Thirty
men are thrown out of employment by
the fire.
WILL IT BE REBUILT?
An ARGUS reporter asked Mr.. Mont
gomery this morning if the company in.
tended rebuilding, but he was unable to
state as yet. 1t depended, he said,
wholly upon circumstances. but there was
a possibility that such would be the case.
The mill had been shut down since the
last of July for repairs, and was in better
condition to start up two weeks hence
than ever before. Workmen had been
upon 1t constantly for two
weeks past, aud were paid off last night.
A SCHOOL HOUSE.
The Wilson school house in Rural
township was damaged by fire to the ex-
tent of $3.50 last night, the floor aud seats
being destroyed.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
Social.

The Misses Denkman gave company
York City. last Friday night.
Dr. and Mrs Barth gave an exceed
ingly pleasant party to Miss Glenn. of
Monmouth. last Friday evening. Danc>
ing was the feature of the evening
Choice refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. WEIGH were sur
prised by their friends on the occasion of
their silver wedding anniversary last Fri
day evening.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
Mercer County Democrats.

The democratic county convention of
Mercer, was held at Aledo yesterday. 1t
was agreed that no county ticket should
be nominated, and that the democrats
should unite with the peoples convention
which meets next Monday. A resolution
was passed endorsing the course of Hon.
W. Fl. Niece in congress, but the dele
gates were uninstructed.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

John M. Palmer, Gen. Chas. E. Lippin-
colt, Maj. James A. Connolly. Col. Chas.
F. Mills, Hon. j. L. Dryden. Others are
being arranged for and will be announced
in due time. Greatly reduced rates over
all railroads leading to Bushnell have
been secured, and favorite arrangements
with connecting lines are now pending.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
BRIEFLETS.
Ice cream, at Birkenfeld's.
Fresh oysters at John Russ

Fresh oysters at John Russ
The finest line of fine French candies
just received at Kreli & Maths.
Mrs. J. F. Munger and little son have
arrived home from Oregon.
Capt. W. Whistler, of Albany, was in
the city today.
Money to loan by the Rock Island
Building association.
For sale-Ice, by the ton, by P. ].
Heverling. Milan.
Go to the Central shoe store when you
are in want of boots, shoes or slippers.
Mr., Brice McRoberts, of Aledo, H..
was in the city today.
Mr.. Fred Gates, of Port Byron. was IN
the city today
The last day of August. The month
was scOrcher.
Mr.. P. NJ. Maher. of Indianapolis, is
in the city. Mrs. Maher IS making her
home here again.
For delicious plate of ice cream and
a good lemonade, go to Krell l. Maths
parlor.
State Senator A. J. Streator of New
Windsor, Mercer county, paid the ARGUS
visit this afternoon.
The Misses Brown of New York CITY.
who have been visiting the Misses Denk>
man, in this city. for the past six weeks,
leave for home this week.
The regular meeting of the County Bar
association will be held at the court
house this city. at 7:30 O'Clock tomorrow
evening
Richmond Terrell. the Harper house
barber, has refitted and enlarged his bath
rooms, so that now they are as nice as
any in the city.
Milo Lee. Jr-. is back at the Rock ISL
and house, after spending two weeks
within the holy precincts of the district
camp meeting.
If you are going to have a wedding or
party, don't forget to order your cakes and
ice cream from Krell & Math We make
all kinds of wedding cakes TO order.
Mr., John D. Bernard. business mana
ger Of the Vincent combination, which is
playing at the Olympic theatre at Dav-
export, was caller at the ARGUS office
yesterday.
The finance committee of the board of
supervisors are delving into the county
accounts like good fellows. The board
will meet in regular session the second
Tuesday in September.
The delegation of Modern Woodmen
who went to Rural Saturday evening to
install the officers of that camp, re-
port that they had royal time, the
Rural camp having treated them in fine
style.
Alderman F. NJ Sinnett, who has re-
turned with his family from Lake Har-
riet, Mimi, presents the ARGUS with q
copy of tine penny AInneapolitan, a
newsy little sheet published at Min
neapolis and styled the ''Official paper of
the Industrial Exposition"
Miss Lee Cook, who has been for two
years assistant day operator at the cen
trail telephone exchange, has resigned her
position to take effect tonight, and will
be succeeded by Miss Emma johnson.
while Miss Agnes Bixby goes in as prac-
ticing operator. Miss Cook has been
faithful and obliging operator and
credit to the telephone service. 1t is
rumored that the little god Cupid has
had something to do with her resignation.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

His is noble calling, sure,
His is o trade both good and pure;
And being soldier called to serve,
He cannot from his duty swerye.
What ask veteran OF the cross
To leave the ranks of christian m en-,
And join the wicked, motley throDg.
About Rock Islands court house seen?
1t shall not be; they know too well
The price of mems immortal souls;
And this one will notgo to shoel,
Because well stop it at the polls.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Neither do the many fine business
blocks and the many elegant residences
going up, fail to tell of the prosperity of
the county scat of the best county in
Kansas. | will sell a good four room
house and fifty foot lot with good well
and trees, for only S1.000-if taken soon.
Address Z. G. TAYLOR
Mcpherson, Kan
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Mrs. Elizabeth Adams plead guilty be-
fore Judge Adams yesterday to assaulting
Mrs. Christine Schoede with rake, July
9th last. She was fined $40 and costs.
Lee Hardy and Fred Flannagen were
each fined So and cost, by Justice Ben
nett this morning for disorderly conduct.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
Army of the Tennessee.

The various committees on arrange
ments for the entertainment of the army
of the Tennessee. are requested to meet
at the Harper house Thursday evening
to perfect the programme for the great
week
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
The insurance is distributed among the
olloWinp agencies and comDanies.

The loss in paper in quantity was about
$4,000 pounds. and there were about
twenty five tons of balcl straw, a pant of
which may be saved
THE COMPANY
was Incorporated three years ago this
fall. with a capital stock of $50, 900, the
stockholders being j. II. Wilson, I. j.
Robinson. Peter Fries, R., S., D. and ].
M. Montgomery. H. G. Whtridge, of
this city, and B. F. Ramsey and Howard
Mccullough. of Milan. The directors
are J. II. Wilson, II. G. Whitridge, R.
s.. D, and J. M. Montgomery. and the
officers:
President. II. Wilson.
Secretary and Manager. M. Mont
gomery.
Treasurer F. Robinson.
Superintendent-B. F. Ramsey.
THE SECOND FIRE.
Il Is the second time the same institus
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly S1,000,000. L. W. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

EoUND-oN THE FARM OF GUS
l. sioblad two and half miles southeast of
Milan. on August "a, a sorrc mare, five years old,
two white hind feet and one front; star in fore
head weighs about 1850 pounds; owner will call
either on Fred Appelquist or at premises.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Attorney at law, loans money on good
security. makes collections Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde. bankers. Office in
post office block.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
0ffsrman Island Picnic Grounds

Churches and societies desiring special
rates or transportation, should apply
early to Eli j. FARMLAND. P o. drawer
f. Rock Island, H., or call at the island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

a bust of Washington Irving is to be
placed In Central Park, New York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Rabbits are becoming auuisance
Colorado.