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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
THE TIME FOR ACTION.
The Local Land League Realizes the
situation, and Should be
Encouraged.

The regular weekly meeting of the To-
cal branch of the Irish National league
will be held at Turner hall tomorrow ev-
ening. The regular program Of vocal and
instrumental music will be carried out.
and Capt. ], Parks will be the speaker
of the occasion. So much interest has
been taken 10 these meetings that the
league management has substituted
piano for the organ. which will add
greatly to the musical part of the pro-
gram.
The Rock Island branch fully realizes
the present critical condition of affairs 10
Ireland 1t is fully aware of the impending
crisis in Ireland's affairs at this time. The
whole future OF the down trodden people
of the green isle is now IN the hands OF
ParneI and his friends. II his friends,
and the friends of the Irish people rally
to his support and display the same self
denying energy towards his cause as he
has toward Ireland. the country will ems
Joy government similar TO that of free
America, and home rule at any rate.
The success of Mr.. Parnell in his patri-
otto and noble endeavor depends very
largely upon the aid and encouragement
he receives from America. 1t is to the
local branches of the Irish national league
these meetings that are being held
here in Rock Island every Sunday
night. that he is looking now. And ii
there is united action here, the
force of it will be felt across the sea.
1t is common cause in which all lovers
of liberty, no matter what may be theil
creed or nationality, are Interested. II
is right then that all fractional opposition
should be suppressed and all members Of
the league should labor for one common
result-the liberation Of Ireland. Parnel
has done all that mortal power could do
in Ireland He is now looking to Amer
lea and his opportunities here. The peo
pie should and will be as unit in declsr'
ing for Ireland's freedom, and contribut-
ing to that end.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.

RURAL Feb. Is.
The snow is about all gone and the
roads are pretty rough.
George Stewart is talking of trading
his sorrel team for span of bay mares.
There is talk of two weddings out here
on the Ridge.
We have heard that Enoch Wilson has
hired James Coulter Cor the summer.
James Alexander is building new
house for his tenants
Mrs. John Fitzpatrick has been quite
sick. but is getting along nicely at this
writing
James Hutchinson has bought eighty
acres of land from Perry Cheney. for
which he paid 81, 400.
Mr.. O'Brien is moving to Rock Island.
He has rented his farm of 100 acres for
$500 year.
Mr.. DAVIS is going west on account OF
his wife's health. She has been in poor
health for some time.
Mrs. Alarming, an aged lady, and
mother of Mrs. Henry Simon, is quite
sick.
Today occurs the marriage of Mr.
| Hartman to Miss Emma Johnson OF
| Milan
James Valentine has rented one OF
Perry Cheney's farms, and will move
| there the lst of March.
Billy Lynch will move into the Framing
house as soon as Henry Martin gets out
Guess Billy is going to keep bach. :"
Your correspondent of week before las,
said there was series of meetings held
at the Ramsey school house. 1t only
lasted three nights, bad weather being
the cause; but 1t seems rs though partie,
have taken the place of revival meetings
in this vicinity.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
New Packet.

A new steamer, the Dick Clyde, OF Du>
buque. has been secured TO run in the
passenger and packet trade between Gin
ton, Rock Island and Davenport the
coming season. The boat has ample
power and her officers promise that she
will make regular time. The cabin is
elegantly fitted up, with separate ladies
compartment, and everything arranged
for the convenience and accommodation
of passengers. She is differed as fol
lows
Master-W. d. Holsapple.
Clerk-P. M. McCarl.
Engineer Burial.
Mate-R0bt. Johnson.
The boat will be here from Dubuque
before the last cake of ice sinks, and will
make regular trips from that time till the
last boat pulls into winter quarters. Such
boat is a great accommodation to the
people of this and neighboring towns, and
it will be hailed with delight when ii
makes its appearance in the spring. The
boat will make better time than the
Rebstock and Lille Turner of last year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
The Tournament Over.

The shooting tournament OF the For
roster gun club at Davenport closed last
night 1t was very successful meeting,
and there wero at least two hundred
marksmen present from all parts OF the
northwest Live birds were used in all
the matches and there were plenty OF
them In the last three days of the tours
nament Budd secured four prizes amount
ing to $l14. Stice took SIX prizes amount
ing to Si0510 and Gillespie, Robinson,
Shadow, Latin, White and Forder came
next in the order named. the first two
getting over $50. and the rest over $40.
There were ABOUT thirty-tive who received
prizes during the tournament, the lowest
amount being s.. 1t is gently rumored
that one Of the above is the genial BruneI
of this city, WHO'S covering his glory by a
fictitious name.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
An Old Law.

An unrepealed law in New Jersey,
passed while the state was British
colony, reads as follows That all wo-
men, OF whatever age, rank. profession
or degree. whether virgins, maids OF
widows, who shall after this act, seduc G
and betray into matrimony any of his
majesty's subjects by virtue of scents,
cosmetics, washes, paints, artificial feet,
false hair or high heeled shoes, shall in
cur the penalty of the law now in force
against witchcraft and like misdemean
ors' After reading the above how thank
full must the young lady of the present
day feel that she did not live in such an
age.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Pleasure Parties

After the regular meeting OF st. Paul
lodge, No. 107, Knights of Pythias, last
night. twenty of the members repaired to
GeorgesP ahl's restaurant, corner of First
avenue and Eighteenth street, where an
elegant oyster supper had been prepared.
1t was one pf those spreads which Mr..
PAIL is alone IN knowing how to prepare
and the Knights, entered on the festivities
Of the evening with joy that was pleas
ing to behold. 1t was the twenty
anniversary of the formation of the order,
and it was most BETTING way of ce,e,
ebrating it.
The Rock Island Pleasure club had a
delightful time at Armory hall last even
ing. There wore sixty or seventy couples
present. and Genuine enjoyment was al
its height for several hours. Supper was
served at the Taylor house. Bleuer's band
furnished the music
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Naughty Girls.

The rural sheets about Cambridge and
CISCO are greatly sgitated over the scandal
they have succeeded IN stirring up con-
corning the Rev. Newman, until recently
pastor of the Episcopal church at CISCO,
and one of the weeklies out there went SO
far as to get out a special edition with
fiery headlines and devoted entirely to the
subject of the sensation. As near as the
ARGUS can ascertain. the facts in the case
are that the reverand gentleman was
married there recently, the bride being
a prominent young lady and the daughter
of one of the most respectable citi-
zens in The county. But many of
the other girls in the county
were "strnck" on Newman; they
oil wanted him, but as he could marry but
one he naturally took the object Of his
affections, and now the rivals have
shamefully disgraced his character out of
pure revenge. Have the laws of the state
changed, girls, so that You can all marry
him-or else kidnap him at the first OPP
portunity aud run away with him to Utah.
These are your only alternatives now.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Give Them Your Patronage.

The new abattoir meat market on Secs
ond avenue. west of the Rock Island
house, il now in full operation and is de-
serving of the patronage Of all law abid-
ing citizens. The firm of Johnson, OFT &
Co. are experienced in the business, and
in their endeavor to provide healthy and
wholesome meat in abiding by the health
ordinances of the city, they should be
cordially supported.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
DR.. Nichols.

Ore would suppose from the number
OF patients which still continue to crowd
DIR. Nichols Office that half OF our citi>
zens were sick. Although he has been in
Davenport more than five months there is
not the slightest diminution in the nuns
Der of sick ones who daily continue to
visit his Office at No. 511 Brady street.
Testimonials from grateful patients who
have been saved from suffering and the
grave, are being daily received by the
doctor. He is perfectly willing to show
these testimonials to any patient or suf
fering enquirer, but declines to have
them paraded before the public.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Hard Luck.

Ed. Younger, local editor of the Pc
kin Republican. Post, had his best pair or
pants stolen from his room at the Bemis
house. in that city few days since.
Verify, the man who would steal the
pants of an editor is too mean to inhabit
the earth, and deserved punishment for
so doing would be to pour hot lye down
his spinal column, or ''shoot him on the
spot" II he is ever spotted" Ed. has
one consolation. however. the spring time
is coming. gentle Annie. and then he
won't need his pants. He can paint his
limbs and run wild.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

Bleuer's band and orchestra is In de-
mand. Our neighboring cities have
found that Rock Island possesses first
class orchestra and band, and in conse.
quence Mr.. Bleuer is 10 constant receipt
of applications for his services On Feb
ruary A his full orchestra went to Gene
SEQ, on the 9Th at Orion, and ION March {
he plays for the grand military ball al
Cambridge. Beuer furnishes good
music, and Rock Island is proud of hi,
hapl
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Wall.

The Salvation Army claims that they
have made over two hundred conversions
IN Freeport and over fifty in Dubuque;
and also claims that the latter is the
wickedest city they have ever opened
meetings in.-Galena Gazette.
Wait until the Salvation army lays
siege TO that other ungodly Iowa town,
namely the one across the river. They
will change the tone of their remarks as
to the wickedest citx they ever struck,
then
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Police Poinia.

Thursday, Charles Murphy and John
Sullivan were discharged from the county
Jail, where they served sentence for lar
ceny. Yesterday they were arrested for
breaking open sealed freight car on the
R. l. & P. road. This morning Squire
Cook held them in bail of $500 each, and
they went to jail
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Batting His Hooks.

Rock ISLAND, Feb. 90.
EDITOR ARsUs;-As an Irishman and
former subscriber of the Rock Islander,
desire to warn my friends and country
men against the sophistries of old Jo. !
see in this weeks issue he is batting his
hooks for fishing excursion in hopes
of bringing back the Irish people OF Rock
Island to his support. 1t is my opinion
that he will find all the lakes of Ireland
as unproductive of good results as was
"Killearney,' and he had better pass them
by and start after whales with a har-
poon. His line is not of sufficient length,
nor his sinker heavy enough to reach the
hearts of the Irish people. His wonderful
love for the Irish cause is remarkable. II
is too sudden to last long. FRESHMAN.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Silver Meeting.

K0CK ISLAND. F'Cb. Is.
The people of Rock Island aud vicin-
'ity. irrespective of party, are requested
to meet at the court house 10 this city,
on Wednesday evening the Gath. inst,
to consider the silver question. Several
gentlemen have promised to speak on
the subject. MANY CITIZENS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
A Change,

o. G. Dohlman. who has had charge
of the Pavilion on Black Hawks watch
tower, since the street railway line ex-
tended to its summit in the fall of 1882,
has resigned his position and will engage
in other vocations hereafter. Mr.. Dohl-
man and his good wife have conducted
the pavilion on the tower in manner
that has been recognized by the public
and increased the popularity of the place
Alonzo McLain is spoken of as his sue
cessOr
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

Pea coal. $500; CRATE and egg, SS25;
range. nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton Black smith
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal.
1908 Second avenue E. u. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Change

The partnership heretofore existing
between g. l.. & s. N Wynes is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. g. Il.
Wynes will continue the business and
assume all obligations of the firm.
G. L. WINES.
s. N. WINES.
Rock Island, H., Feb. 10.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
A nfnareuca

Wisconsin and Alabama .havs the sam4
density Of population twenty to the
square mile-yet the value of land averages
s23 30 in the former state and a. ~ in the
latter
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
Public Notice.

Anyone having business with the Argus
office after p. m. I'm the event that the
office is closely will please call at vii,
mans Il Calls news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized TO transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

Law, real estate and loans, choice west
ern lands for sale at prices to which l
invite your attention; money to loan on
farm security. Office in ARGUS block,
over American Express office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
An Eater of Glass.

A negro in Texarkana eats glass for a
living. A writer to one of the med ical
papers says he will masticate glass for pay.
"in sny quantity. from a small piece to
lamp chimney. and keeps it up all day."
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

The finest mail and paper box ever in
the low price of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at $3.50 Call and ex.
anime them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

Tho citizens of Toronto hope thss whss
the next census Is taken that city viii have
more inhabitants than Montreal
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

1t is said that the name Dakota is an
abbrevialion of the Indian word ''Pa>ha
oota," meaning many heads" or ''plen
ty."
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
THE RED MEN.
Origin and Design OF the Order...Some.
thing that will be OF Interest
to Its Members Here.

In O-Sau-Kee tribe Rock Island has
one of the strongest and best known
branches of the Improved Order of Red
Men in America. An exchange contains
the following concerning the society, its
origin and motto. and it will be of inter
est to other secret organizations as well
as 10 the Red Men,
ORIGIN OF THE ORDER.
Its origin was in the various secret pat
riotic societies that flouiished during
Revolutionary times, down through the
war of 1912. and afterwards, to the un-
selfish labors of which We are largely in.
debted for the liberty of our Republic
These organizations were independent of
each other, and the danger from foreign
foes having passed. they were gradually
becoming dissolved by deaths of the orig
inal members. and the lack of apparent
necessity for their continuance. The
few records which have been gathered of
these early organizations are believed, by
| many to show that the present order
existed AS early as 1912; but the
uninterrupted record goes back only to
1885, when the organization was effected
at Baltimore which now exists as the I'm
perial Order of Red Men. The associa>
lions existing in the early days of the re-
public made use of the Indian dress, cere
monies, symbols and nomenclature il
order to hide their identity from the un
initiated; and these characteristics were
retained by the new organization, which
sought to continue aud commemorate
their patriotic impulses. To these were
added the social. fraternal and benevo
lent features which today place the lin
perisl Order of Red Men in the van OF
fraternal orders. The democratic infiu
ences which attended its birth, the idet
that all men are equal, are the tenels o
the order today; and what man Is, no
what he possesses. still constitutes hi
claim for recognition among the brother
hood.
ITS MOTTO.
The motto of the order is Freedom
Friendship, Charity As man ente
the wigwam so he departs free man
The questions of politics and religion AT
hot allowed TO weigh as qualification
for membership it being necessary onl
that the candidate shall be white, q year
of age, OF good moral character, OF SCUM
bodily health, and with a belief in tn
existence of Great Spirit in whom a
power exists. Friendship, fraternity an
hospitality are exemplified as cardins
virtues. and nowhere are hearts brougt
closer together than around the counc
fire of the Red Men. In sickness or dis
tress brother is visited, comforted an
assisted, aud when the arrow of death ha
removed him from his trial on earth he
buried by his brothers, vino continue
watcbful, protective care OF his wido
: and orphans. For these purposes a Trit
I is compelled by law to make certain ap
preparations for weekly and funeral ben,
fits. A good Red Man is thus goo
citizen, good father. husband or son
J Like other fraternities which fiouris
around us, its teachings tend to the ny
fittings of man, aud to the fostering OF
spirit of brotherly love and helpfhnes
1t differs from them mainly in the Origin
) ality and beauty of its mysteries an
q ceremonies.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20

The burlesque valentines which were
seen hung up in the top windows are
nearly all manufactured by single firm
in New York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
IMPROVED FARMS.

so acres in Cordovs township, r. /. county -
an ottr.
town of Erie; well improved and \ hig bargain
AT $50 per acre,
l60 acres. improved, adjoining Wa KeeDey,
Kansas; price $3.50, or wtll trad for productive
Rock Island city property.
100 acres. Buff 80 Prairie, one mile from p. o.
Good improvement S5ot0 per acre.
$50 acres. Bnfalo Prairie, II, miles from F. @.
S45 20 per Gcrs,-casy terms
240 acres, Edgngtou. Rock Island county,
Sl0,7Go-part cash. balance years. 64s per cent.
8 lots. with improvements, in Denson, Iowa.
price 5000, part lime. will trade for Rock Island
property.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.
Wherein we Claim to Excel our Competitors.


The Photographic conceded by all
with It, To those who acquainted with need only that
o.
exhibition
Buffalo n Y. 1885.
ENTERPRISE
We fully appreciate tho Importance of artistic effects Photographic Pr
We article
other gallery in this vicinity Antique Table Antique Carved Cabinet
Durham Tree bark with leaf Combination Rustic
Garden placed around foot of Rustic
Carved Trunk Elaborate Writing Desk large
painted Screen In backgrounds purchased English Wood
lawn Antique Interior dperis and curtains
will
for rich effects and artistic posing.
Quality considered do advertise
qnacks
of In Photographic work
desirable mistake
public does not understand the difference between good work and cheap
could that
working gallery double the
ali the other galleries present working
double what This tells struggle between
work and cheap work
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
LOANS,

To prompt, desirable borrowers with ample Sc
curity, We can make loans at 81 10 s per cent in
terest
sold
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-20
low A.
Kansas and
n ebraSk a,

g., 50 to sl0.O0par acre; Long zine; Low interest
sour acquaintance with Weston Lands en-
ables Us TO offer the best bargains TO be found in
the market We have few snaps that are
splei did Investments, must h. sold soon.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15
CRY Property.

FOOa - % ssuih santa Fs svenue. price.
A rosd lot ou WaiBut street, so1l7B feet. Prios
$50.
An eEcsIlsut residsncs iot On sOuth Filth street.
7OE2a- PREV $50.
loi On north Secoud STREET s01ls0. Prioe
Sautn Pc avenue 9 story frame houss ruuIns
stssie bnrgy shed cal house and other buildings
fruii and shade trees and . spleBdid veil.
NoE
Kin siFeet, 2 Eiory frame house with 10 rooms.
reuts Tor So per moutA. Lot GoHleu. PFice glsoo
sleo8 dosn halauce on time
EoH
Sauta p Eusaue let dlrla8 slory frame house
3 ruu1as Eae shaas lFuea ard fenced. THIS d 4
bargain. Pres eie9o. SEQ cash talaaoe on time.
Nos
Eirhth streei- A dne story brick houun, alau
siory Frame hoase on bach part OF lot iaclng on
Mud strset. Lut isNao fenced fue loi % shade
ana fFuil trces god cisiern. Price et0o0, q 500
cHsh talancc % tine % snit buyer.
No8
South Seventh street ! story frHme hcnso 4
ruuEIs Cisiern veil uuier WUrks god coal house
l4ui saEleo. Fruit and shade trees, q fno lawn.
Prtcs atGE cash Thts is one % the best neigh
horhuuds in the city and s q very cheap prop
sTty-
gfyuu vast log0 scFys Of land or one acre. Ifyou
Wsui via aaua Or eIty property give ne q call.
We r1T taEes iur luu-rusidenla, re invest money
fur aaHteru parties We have the best Hat Of
laua Ena chErre yea nothing fer q WHISTLER you
buy o. ~ ~ nai fail 20 call On Fitzpatrick a
tanlnr paslaHce block Salina kansas We
relgT you - any hank IN saliua.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15

c. H. GIlhllan, agent for the GIl-
hllan FlaSst0ne Co.. Fort Scott, Kan
sas, win furnish aagstOns from u 70
81 inches In thickness, for sidsWalks,
lawn walks cistsrn euvera, ETC., e
the very lowest figures fOF Stone
work. Those Wiahlng aAgstOne foE
any purpose win Do veil 10 sss him
or leave yOuF nams and numhsF Of
street Il John Eslsnn' grocery store,
Salina. Kanaaa.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15

The nomination Of Judge Wilson
for Congress in the Fifth District,
makes Il quite probable that the dis
trict will 6e represented by Repub-
lIcan for the next two years at leAst.
The defeat Of Anderson is 3 just re-
buke to him OF any other man whom
the Republicans Of Kansas send to
Congress, and nOtlfies them that II ie
dangerous ESPECIALLY II he seeks q re-
nomination. 10 cast his vote on i'm
pOFtant measures In such q manner as
10 raise the "rebei yell' from the
Democratic side Of the house, and the
ene0miums ofthe Kansas City Times.
-EJlfs Headlight.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15

The editor Of the JOUREAL was
member Of the committee on Rsso-
lutiOns IN the recent Republican
State convention, and wss appointed
q member OF the State Republican
Central Committee from the Four
tenth Judicial District.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15

The BramblllA concert Friday night
was not . success as far e. the atten-
dance was concerned, but e q musIcal
treat surpassed anything that has yet
been given in the city. It was an
elegant Performance In all particulars,
and 1t was . pity It was not Sbetter
patrnnIzed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15

Mr.. w. F. Musser, one Of Saline
cOunty's prominent teachers, had the
degree Of A. NJ. conferred upon him
June sd, by Pennsylvania College,
Gettysburgh, Of which institution he
Is . graduate. Messrs. T. F. Carver
and @. d. GOtwald are also graduates
Of the same college. Mr.. MusSer Is
now studying law In Carver 4 Bonds
office.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-15
REAL ESTATE.

20 you want & farm, q stock ranch,
or % you want 10 invest in SallnA
property, do not fail 30 call On rs.
Remember Salina Is the largest city
between Topeks sud Denver, that she
has four railroads aud about 8 OO0 In.
habJtsnts. Freight Is ~ cheap from
~. Louis 90 Salina ~ it is from Kan
sas City to other points On central or
western Kansas. Examine the par
tisl list of property below. We will
change you nothing for showing land.