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The Washington critic., 1886-08-05

rho GenoUUl PO,tOIlIDo DeUOrtmoNI Il On lhe
square bounded by L, H. seventh and
Eighth streets, II Is Il handsome building,
buldur brother. the Patent Ohige, Some
what ub,uurcs lis great ,lEe and tends 10
lessen Ms beauty Its diuucut bureaus
possess great interest ~ the visitor, but the
lie observed. The collection OF cu.Ius,ties
taken ram Jhc mails I'm transit, as spca.
mems of Che uses t0 which the Nations pos
tai conveyance, are put iS both varied and
rllr tuaaM.wk lua -tuhcl Kangaroo is to
u" seen u this collection, and II Is still
LL--. nm
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05

The pride Of our housewives, snowy
white linen, can be gratiied by the use OF
American Ball-Blue. Pure, efficient, harm
less Ask your grocer.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
The City Hall.

Due north Of, and two squares away from,
the District buildings, and closing up -Four
and half street at that point, Is the city
Hall. This Is large and cOmmodious
and now occupied by the District courts
just i'm front and To the south of the city
Hall is n column of white stone surmOunt-
ed by marhln ngnre of Lincnln.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05

We are selling light Derbys and straw
hats regardless Of cost to reduce stock
viz:
Zoe, mems straws, now 35c.
81 80 mems Mackiuaw, now 0Sc.
S3 mems Manila, now Sl.5O.
~ 30 mems light Derbys, now Sl,5O.
S3 mems light Derbys, now 81.
s.; 30 mems Hight Derbys, now 81 %.
Auerbach Il Bro, G23 Pa. ave.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
Department of Justice.

north of the Treasury Building
and just across the street Is the Depart
ment of Justice. This building was origin.
ally erected as the Frecdman's Bank. Tho
square In which II Is erected Is historic
one. On the same street, at the east corner
stands Riggs Bank, which was built for the
accommodation of the Washington branch
Of the old United States Bank. The greater
part Of II Is now occupied by the clerks of
the Surgoon.G Generals Office. Around the
corner to the west IL the Commissary.Gen
erals Office formerly the old Washington
Club House, In front of which Philip Barton
Key was shot by Sicklcs. The tree, under
which the dead mans body lay, Is still
standing, although It's bark had been com
pletely removed by relic hunters. At the
northwest corner OF the square, above the
Commissary Generals Office Is the house
made famous by the ownership of CommO.
dore Decatur, and where Dolly Madison
lived nnd. roigned so long social Queen
after her husbands term as President ex.
pired,
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
The Agricultural Department.

This building Is situated east Of the MOnu-
ment. II Is enclosed by the most beautiful
and glowing Hover garden In the country
and the grounds contain the most complete
Arhoretum probably in the United States.
Attached TO this Department are the EN-
rcrimental Gardens, whose Offices are i'm
nediately west of the main building. The
llnll Ilun nuI. nn rlnLi mn ~ Iln nrnIlml.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
Fer lausbanA,s Hu.inesa.

"What is your husbands business ?" de-
manded the census marshal. "IIe has no
business replied the woman of the house.
"Wcll, what does he work at ~ "He
doesn't work at all; he's q labor reformer."
"Surc enough, and what do you do p"
"Plain sewing and washing and ironing" -
brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05

They serve hash-heesh at Constantinople
boarding houses. At our summer resorts
they serve 1t without hecsh.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
The washington Monument.

south of the white House stands
the Washington. Monument, the loftlcst
structure erected by man, and the most i'm
posing obelisk ever constructed. 10 Is 5j5
feet above its base, which Is ~ feet above
tide-water. Its corn stone was laid July
4, 1913, and the cap-stone, forming the apex,
was placed In position December o. 1884. In
II are lsl blocks of Inserted stones or cop.
per gifts from various countries and so
cieties. The total cost will be over $780,
0OO. 1t Is situated in what will ultimately
be "A beautiful mark
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05

CoNNoIssEURs pronounce Auerbach e
Bros summer scarfs at l9c., or 3 for Soc,
the cheapest neckMear in the city.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
The Printing and Engraving E;ureau

located al the corner Of Fourteenth and b
street southwest, southeast from the Monu.
mcnt and southwest from the Agriculture
Bureau. II Is reached by the Belt Line
Cars, and Is opened to visitors every day.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-05
Light Infantry Finances.

The total Indebtedness of the Light In
fantry Corps is Sl5i, i,4O4. The annual in
terest, $l2, 16412. The floating debt, Si,OOi
There are $4,000 IN first mortgage bonds,
and $4,000 In second mortgage bonds
The rental from the opera house is $4,000.
The great conqueror OF pain, st. Jacobs
OIL, has been rightly called a medical
miracle
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
sav,lls Jonu.,on,s Kansas Land Excursion


Those who have any idea of investing
their savings in the safest of all places
lands who want the best lands.
should call and see what have to offer
before deciding ON their plans.
have for sale lands which do not bear
the profits of several middle but
which may yet be had at the low prices,
which, in very few years. will be a
thing of the past. 1t would be useless
here TO attempt 10 enumerate or describe
these lands; call and see what have 10
show.
II you wish TO see for yourself what
have 10 sell, shall make such rates of
fare as viii enable you to visit these lands
at a merely nominal cost. My excursion
Of March 18th was only an opening wedge
and in the matter of railroad fares, as in
prices and assortment of lands,
acknowledge no competition.
For maps of these lands, prices, rail
road fares. and for any information in
these matters, call at my Office. ovel
American express Office. ARGUS block.
Money to loan in sums to suit borrow
err, on good real estate security, from
to s per cent interest, long time, liberia
terms of payment,
Iowa lands for sale. cheap as ever. and
as good as were ever put on the market
Terms and prices given on request.
postal card will do as well as letter anC
costs but cent. Write To me for maps
etc.
Kansas Are you farmer? VII,
not get your own farm while land is cheal
and terms of payment liberal. better bu.
thanrent We can show you Kansas Ian,
at no expense to you. if you buy, and i
you don't buy it costs you only your fare
and that at my special reduced rate.
| SAyILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Track Talk.

In case the c., Nj. St. Paul company
puts on the talkedof new passenger train
between Freeport and Milwaukee, says
the Freeport Bulletin, it will probably be
a permanent, and not temporary arrange
ment for the summer season only. 1t
will be found great convenience to the
travelling public.
One well known st. Paul man said last
evening he thought the new train would
commence running about May 2nd, and
another one said he understood there was
to be general change IN the running OF
St. Paul trains about the 18th of this
month, necessitated by the new train be-
ing put on The general understanding
is that the new train will make quite a
change in the time Of the trains now run
ming.
Conductors Terry. Stanton and Sulli>
van, of the c., B. & O., have been re-
lieved from duty as Deputy United State.
marshals at East st. Louis, and are bach
on their old runs between st. Louis ant
this city. Conductor CoOns win be trans
ferred back to his old run to Sterling in
the morning, giving his train back tc
Sullivan.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Spring !mprovements.

Among the prominent Improvements
which mark the advent of spring is the
new stairway leading up to Rasmussen $
photograph gallery. oyer Libermans store,
Eighteenth street and Second avenue,
making the famous studio more accessible
and convenient than before.
Mr.. Peter Schemmer has charge of the
improvements in Star block, including
Schmidt's barber shop, the U. s. Express
office, etc.
Harper's theatre is being handsomely
painted, the color being a blood red
with trimmings Of stone or lead hue
Stewart & Montgomery's hardware
store, Second avenue and Eighteenth
street, has been reprinted and repapered
and now presents qnite an inviting APP
peSranee.
The suite OF rooms on the first floor OF
Burrslis block, Second avenue and Six
ieenth street, are undergoing thorough
renovation prior to occupancy by J. T.
Kenworthy. Esq, who will have one OF
the best law offices in the city there, af
ter NAV /.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
THE CRISIS HAS CONE.
A Great Event in Ireland's Condition
.-An Opportunity which Sheuid
be Grasped.

Gladstone's policy for home rule in Ire
land, which means the release of the Ems
erald isle from the clutch of tyranny and
oppression, has met with the approval OF
Irishmen all over the world. The ARGUS
has conversed with members of the local
league and other friends and advocates
of new policy for her government, and
the general sentiment Is that Gladstone s
idea is just the one, and that the outlook
for brighter times was never better. 1t is
the time now when stronger endeavor
should be made to render Parnell all the
assistance from America possible. A
crisis has been reached In the affairs oil
Ireland which should not be allowed te
pass because of proper aid from Irish
Americans. The assistance of loca
leagues Throughout this country. such as
the one we have in Rock Island, hav,
aided to wonderful extent the labors o
Parnell, but for whose patriotic self
denying and unceasing endeavor Glad
stone would not have prepared tn
measure that he did. The opinion Of
those who are posted is that Gladstone
policy will be adopted. if Parnell is abb
to continue to WELD the strength and in
fiuence that he does at the present time
The responsibility of the league
branches in America then is greater thai
before. The enthusiasm shown in tn
past must not be allowed TO subside. an,
the Irish organization in Rock Islam,
should continue TO be encouraged ant
aided financially and in every other wa,
possible. The weekly meetings at Tur
ner hall which are always interesting an
instructive, should be attended by all in
terested in Ireland's cause, and if the in
terest in the Rock Island branch-whic
is only one of many-is maintained. Ire
land will pass the present crisis into tn
blessings of freedom, for which she ha
striyen for so long.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
River Rlplels

Lake Pepin opened yesterday morning
and boats will be running to St Paul
regularly by the middle of next week.
The Sidney came down over the rapids
this morning ami went out for st. Louis
with fine trip of freight and a good list
of passengers.
The White Eagle came NJ this morn
ing. She had on board when she landed
here two handsome new cars for the Cen
trail Street railway at Davenport.
The famous Diamond 10 line opens its
route through to ST. Paul on Saturday at
p. H., when the rafting Piitsburc,
equal to the fastest clears for that point.
the first steamer of the season from St.
Louis through lake Pepin st. Louis
Globe Democrat
The Mary Morton, the only packet of
the Diamond 10 line still in winter quar-
tiers, will come out Saturday night, when
through traffic between st Louis and
St. Paul will open, and the corpulent
form of Captain William Boland will be
seen again.
The transfer boat, VIM % sborne, ar
rived Wednesday evening" at Dubuque
from keithsburg, H., where she was in
the service of the Iowa Central railroad
for some years. She will transfer for the
c., B. & n. at Eagle Point Capt. VIM.
Simmons, who has been on the boat fol-
years, will continue in command.
Among the boats now lied up at North
La Crosse are the War Eagle. Dan Thay-
er, Mountain Belle, Lizzie Gardner, and
the Alfred Toll The Lille Turner win'
tered in Black river, but was hauled oui
last week and is now making regular
trips between La Crosse and Alma. The
Mountain Belle is being put in condition
to start out, and the Lizzie Gardner will
get out this week. The War Eagle il
being fitted up and will soon be ready Il
begin the seasons work.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Welcomed Home.

Bishop Henry CosgIove, of the Daven-
port Catholic see, upon his return from
his visit 10 the Pope of Rome last even
ing was rendered reception at the c., R.
l. & P. depot, escorted through the prin-
cipal streets by bands of music and the
various Catholic organizations and cons
Quoted to Grace Cathedral, where add
dresses of welcome were delivered and
imposing services carried out,
Father Laurent, of MuscatiDe, who was
the companion of Bishop Cosgrove on
his trip to Europe, is very popular in hi:
own parish. The journal of that city
says: Quite elaborate arrangements arr
being made for the welcome home OF
Father Laurent tomorrow evening The
church and grounds of st. Matthias are tC
be beautifully Illuminated and two arches
are being constructed to honor the return
of the exile and greet him with message,
of welcome Father Laurent stayed
over night in Davenport and will so tC
Muscatine tonight
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16

The school board meets at A O'Clock
this afternoon.
Teachers and pupils are preparing to
return to work next Monday morning af>
ter the two weeks spring vacation
Principal Hatch, of the High school
and Assistants Hayes and Briggs are at
tending the Northern Illinois High Schoo
Teachers association at Rockford today
There are two vacancies to I'll in the
Rock Island corps Of teachers. Miss
Margaret osmonde. who sprained her
ankle last fall and was granted six
weeks leave of absence from her
room, the primary at school No.
/, has written TO Superintendent
Kemble from her home at Fair
field, Iowa, that she will not be able tc
return to work until the end of the year,
ami asks that her position be filled until
that time.
Miss Lima Buford. teacher of the sec
ond grade at building No. l, requests the
board to relieve her for the remainder Of
the school year on account of i'll health
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Messrs. Krell s Ma.h, the popular

Messrs. Krell s Math, the popular
confectioners, have had their capacious
room repapered and painted IN a very
tasty manner. besides they have ad-
ded a number Of new ice cream tables.
They have now the finest rooms of the
kind in the three cities. Their stock of
confectionery also can not be excelled.
Miss Augusta Senger. daughter of
Lorenz Senger, corner Eleventh street
and Tenth avenue, died this morning at
1880 O'Clock, of diphtheria, She was
aged Is years, month and 10 days, and
had been sick less than week. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock from the family residence.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16

A roller rink al Elgin has been turned
into dancing hall; Dixon's rink is now
feed stable; Freeport's rink is
the barracks for the Salvation
army; Rockford's rink is an armory
Pianos rink is stored full of hsr-
vesters; the Pekin rink is being turned
into public hall; the Ottawa rink is a
s,orehouse for glass; a rink at Strcator Is
also store house and another in the
same town is opened but one night in the
week. One of the Kinks at Aurora j:
closed. The Moline rink is a Y. NJ. G. A.
hall; the Davenport rink is closed. anG
the Rock Island rink was last used for q
museum.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16

The Davenport Gazette of this morning
says editorially:
With this issue, the Gazette passes into
the hands of Mr. Clair ID. Vallette, who
has purchased the interests of Messrs
George B. Armstrong and A. W. Ras,
mussen. and thus secures the controlling
charge and direction of the paper. Mr. g.
Vallette, who has been secretary and
treasurer of the company since Novem-
Der, will continue to publish the Gazette
as stsnch and aggressive exponent OF
republican principles. Mr.. Thomas O..
Thompson, who has acted in the capsci,
ty of city editor, becomes managing edi-
tor.
The retiring gentlemen have bought
the EoeniRg Press, of Bay City Mich, and
will assume charge of it next Monday
The Gazette wishes them success and
prosperity in their new enterprise.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Miss Maude Howe's Tastes.

iCor- San Francisco Argonaut
The genuine Newport belle, for she has
lived there since she was child, is Mauds
Howe, daughter of Julia Ward Howe,
and who, though verging on 50, is still quite
as beautiful as when she sat for the por-
trait now in the Corcoran gallery, at Wash
ington, which attracted so much after zion
when it was exhibited at the Royal ased-
envy. She Is a striking looking WON IN,
with an -exquisitsiy tarnei jaw a perfSe It
neck ami an artistic head-rouud which silf.
binds wreath of ivy. in the style OF tia
winner OF the ympian games. She is a
lady OF capriees. AT present fa ,thetic gar
mants are her fad AMI she attires herself in
limp, loose gowns of dull, faded colors,
which cling abut her in way that would
have charmed Rossetti Dogs are with her
another mania At one time she ordered
ali her admirers to cease giving her candies
and flowers and substitute dogs As her
lovers were many. she soon had a menagerie
that murdered sleep by bowling all night
after the manner of their kinl
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
MOLINE,

Lyman Gregory, formerly superinten-
dent of schools here, is on a visit at Mrs
Anthony's.
Hon. ]. B. Hawley. of Chicago, is in the
city. and in consultation with the Moline
Water Power Co.
A sentry box is erected near the Third
street or ossing for the use Of the f1agman
posted there.
The political history of Moline, by
| Capt. Harwood, late of the Z. S. N, will
be the next great literary sensation.
Commodore W g. Morris, last candi.
date for sheriff" left for Chicago, his
adopted home, last night. We are back
breathing easier this morning.
Frank W Gould has. by taking the
requisite oath. qualified himself for head
ing our squad of supervisors for the COM
ing year.
| Mrs D. L. Swsnder left for Chicago
yesterday to visit her daughter. Mrs
Shaffer. She may go to st. Louis TO see
her sister before returning home.
| Chaplin Wheelock put in all day yes
terdsy in his garden. When his berries
are in bloom, the portion of the lot de,
voted TO fruit raising will look beiter TO
many than that in grass.
Mr.. Fred W. Keator. of Chicago, is
here on visit to his relatives Mr. j. s
Keator says he is the first in the family
who ever became scayenger. 1t may
solace the old gentleman somewhat 10
know that there's millions in it,
Frank W. Smith will lecture in the rink
on Monday evening for the benefit of the
Kindergarten. Mrs. Frank W. Gould
has been kind enough to sing on the &C
casion and there will be other entertain
ments on the programme.
The Old Folks dance last night CLOSED
their seasons fun and the members tear
fully parted with each other for an in
definite period. No doubt the recollec-
Itions of the pleasures of this winter shall
Icause the resurrection of the club agaiI
next fall
The band saw at Dimock Il Gould
started today. 1t will take little TINT
to adjust the machinery. 1t never will
saw as much as rotary. but will more
THAN pay the difference in quality and
quantity of lumber from the log scale.
In connection with this naval wa
which has sprung up between Commo
dore Morris and Captain HARDWOOD. it ma,
be well to state that the commodore i
the one who secured the captains admis
sion to the United States navy.
Mrs. Shaffer. wife of Chas. Shaffer
gardner living in Chamberlain's addition
to Rock Island. died last night. MI
Shaffer used TO be partner of Col. J. W
Hartzell in the livery business in this city
Funeral from the residence at ? p. m
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
The Plane of Companionship.

doe Howard IN ibiadelphiA Irssss
We who arc in the tolls OF life, bearing
burdens Of the day, see that continuous
striving is no harder to us than to those
~ho, staniing ~ ar side, have no burdens,
n lear savo those Of their own sci;
IN iuigenco. | never hear man say he
you'll sc. married if hs could afford it with.
out distrusting him Such men would b
rnisers II they had anything to save Sue,
nan would hoard AMI gloat AMI take pless
ira in the PHYSICAL presence Of gold AMI
silver AMI the tstling of hank notes
What is monty for but to spend. Why
DO we spani ii but to secure enjayments
born OF comfort AMI luxury for those We
1--we, as well as for ourselvesa You will
n t;ce am not discussing this question of
natrimony frora the plane of morality,
from the plane OF companienship, from thu
plane of helpfulness but solely AMI singly
from the plane Of independence wherein
We stand, finding it as easy to support two
~ ona, and half & 1ozsn as two.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Education 70 Girls.

can only heps that with the new and
freer ideas now coming up some of the good
old ways may also he restored. Respect
shown To the aged, modesty, simple ires,.
home keeping. daughters learning from
cool mothers their domestic arts, are so
much better than the too early fri
volity AMI freedom 50 many girls
now enjoy. The little daughter
ssnt me by my dying sister
has given me a renewed interest in the
education OF girls ami a fresh anxiety con-
corning tho sJrt of society they are to enter
by and by.
Health comes first, and early knowledg re
OF truth, obedience, and self-control; then
such nece sary lessons as all must learn, and
later such accomplishments as taste ami
talent lead her to desire-a profession or
trade to fall back upon in time Of need. that
She may not be dependent or too proui t1
work for her board Experience is the bes,
teacher, AMI with good health, good prin
| ciples, AMI good education any girl can
make her own way and lie the graver AND
| better for tho exertion and discipline
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16

l have yet for sale several desirable lots
in Lynde's addition. Long time given
with 6 per cent interest. These lots are
situated on Seventh and Eighth avenues,
between Twenty.seventh and Thirticth
streets, on line Of the new street railway
Fine residence lots and centrally located.
Call on me at once for prices. as they
will be sold this summer.
E. LIEBERkNEcHT, Agent.
Office 1919 Second Ave.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
r,r,t in ri,s.n Year.

For the first time in fifteen years, to-
day passed without load being weighed
on Market square. not a load of hay,
gram or country produce of any descrip-
ton being offered. This shows either
very bad condition of county roads OF
the fact that general crops of last veal
have become practically exhausted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
County Building.

TRANSFERS.
14-Chas. Schultz to Franz G, Bufe, pit
sw4 swi. 5, II, 1w, 5000.
Y. E. McClendon to Heinrich Michel
son. pit lots ls and IS. Babbett's addition,
Moline, and pit lot 4, 3, Il, 1w. $500.
Michael Council to Martin Council, .,
81, # lot 3, block 6, Edwards first adds
ton, Moline, $500.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
10 Charles E. Rathbun, of Znma,
Miss Maggie A. Vents, Moline.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
Hard Coal Market .

Pea coal, 500, CRATE and egg, IS 25
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered all best qualit,
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged OF
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1903 Second avenue. F. u. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after 6 p. m. (ln the event that the
Office is ciosed) will please call at Will
mans & Gslt's news stand in the postoffice
building. who are authorized 10 transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-16
AHoma sfaRargain.

For ten days offer my bluff property
on Elm street at great sacrifice, on long
terms and at low rate of interest or in ex'
change for western or cheaper city prop
erty. Address me through postoffice. OF
call at the place. r. T. MCNEAL.
April 12th, 1886.