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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
AT THE THEATRE.
urdaylNight--To-
Attraction.
MIXED PICKLES.

MIXED PICKLES"
Folks Mixed Pickles" company drew
a good house at Harper's theatre Satur-
day night. The dish was served up well,
and in spite of the suggestion of sourness.
proved very palstable, The production
is a long drawn-out farce-comedy, APP
parently gathered from various sources
little of this aud a little of that, but
consistency and sequence running through
it all One absurd complication follows
another in quick succession, and the fun
never flags for a moment.
Joseph Pickle" the scapegrace brother
of the Rev Arthur Pickle. sets the fun
in motion. He has penchsnt for prac-
teal joking and makes a target of Hiram
Brown" an old gentleman who is in
clincd to be fast, aud who seldom draws
a sober breath. During the temporary
absence of his reverend brother. Joseph"
makes up as the clergyman double, and
scandalizes the neighborhood by his con
duct. He arranges elopements. makes
love,to all the ladies, caresses the SER
vant-sirl, and discloses sudden fond
ness for liquor and tobacco. When the
brother returns he is sssailed on all sides
and is utterly COMPOUNDED by the
charges made against him, and is only re-
leved at a critical moment by the confess
sion of the scspegrace Joseph.
Polk was of course all that was expect
ed of one of the best comedians on the
American stage. Alexander Vincent in
the role of Hiram Brown" was decided
hit. Mrs. Geo. F. DeVere made a
splendid Mrs Brown, the rather
shrewdish wife of Hiram" Julia A.
Polk played Cherry Brown cleverly
aud the other parts were well interpreted
OPERA
The Dora Wiley comic opera compan
appears at Harper's theatre this evenin!
in La Mascotte" The company is saiC
to be good one, and..should have a goo'
house. 1t is the first rendition of thi'
opera in Rock Island for some time.
THEATRICAL.
The Fieldings at Harper's theatre to
morrow night and the remainder of tn
week.
The Dora Wiley opera company cam
in on the Pittsburg yesterday afternoon
from the north.
1t will not be the fault of Manage
Knell if the people of Rock Island do no
get all the theatrical attractions the
wish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
THAT PICNIC"
COurts---Startling revelations
Expected.

The latter part of last August the AR
GUS contained an account of scandalous
sensational affair at Monmouth, ILL.,, in
which some of the best families of that
city were connected. The case was fully
described in these columns at the time,
and the ARGUS was probably the only
paper in this section to publish it, the
Monmouth papers hushing it upin shame.
But the case has gotten into the courts,
and there it will be solved without regard
to whom 1t effects Il is being heard be-
fore Judge Smith this week. The Mon
mouth gazette OF Saturday evening, says:
Probably not in the history of Warren
county, nor for that matter in the history
of any adjoining county, has there been
trial that compares in many respects with
the one begun yesterday afternoon. 1t is
emphatically sui generis, so to speak.
There is no need of rehearslng the
charges made. On the 18th of July
last it is asserted, party, most, if
not all of whom are named in the
indictment, visited Cedar Creek at
Omstesd's mill, and there engaged
in such an escapade it is claimed,
as is only read about, or occurs only in
uncivilized communities. The next day
the matter was talked about quite widely
but indefinitely. Like wild fire, the
rumors flew hither and thither until the
whole section among certain class
seemed burning with gossip if not SCAN
dial. The picnic rs it was called was
preached about, talked about, aud writ
| ten about 1t became so that modest peo =
pie didn't dare mention the word picnic.
No doubt the stories told were in many
cases willful if not base exaggerations.
Certain people thought they could only
condemn the affair by painting it in as
bright red colors as possible and then
telling how naughty it was. There was
another class that talked about it in all
the represented or misrepreseuted details,
without making a pretext of any Other
motive than that of enjoying talking
about such fracas as they would read
ing the Police NeJcs.
This afternoon States Attorney Mat
thews said in his speech that the evidenc,
on the part of the people would 60 Il
show that that evening the defendants o.
a part of them, went to Olmsteads mil
and promiscously went in bathing; tha
they drank beer and became intoxicated
and that they did other things tending to
debase the public morals aud disturb th'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
..aJu3 CLASSES or c0aWCTe
, '..u'd-Es Drs,.rraincs and "SIcker,."
PITTS of pris.,ners-DivorceC Cases.

, '..u'd-Eo Drs,.rraanc< and Sucker"
t'i.ts of rrisnners-Divorce Cases.
u riay surprise you to learn that the
..v..t men in state prison are by no me;n:
} r. professional erin inals whom the law pur-
ucs 20 iclntly-ssly while they have their iih-
HFv. Your farmer who has shot down his
I,i.hhor's live stock in revenge, or poisoned
we'll or hamstrung horSe-the tramp who
has fired barn or committed rape-the vii
lage tough who has chewed some ones ear off
or used knife-these are the fellows who
want to be considered prison heroes. They
oncoct plots and plans in order to be taken
for keen men. They defy keeper to show
how desperate they are They take a fog
ging to prove that they are clear grit. And
yet, when you size 'em up for what they are,
YOU find them ours. If tunnel were dug
for them they would not have the nerve to
crawl through to liberty. There is no shop
without its sucker or give-away, and some
times there are two or three to a shop. These
soon become known to all the men, and are
treated with the contempt such people de-
serve.
"Some of the plans and plots Of prisoners to
escape border on the ludicrous. ! remember
one plan where twelve convicts were to
manufacture wooden guns for themselves and
paint them up to resemble real carbines
They were TO seize upon certain moment
to rush upon a guard, confront him with
twelve cooked carbines,' and it was expected
that he would at once fling down his musket
and fall upon his knees in terror. There was
another plan to go out by balloon, and it
was given up only for the want of silk,
cordage, gas and basket During my term
in prison heard of hundreds of tunnels to be
constructed, but only one of them was ever
put through, and that was known to only
three or four persons. If every plan cooked
up each year was to insure the escape of one
man, no one would be left at the end Of
| twelve months.
There is one class of men in prison whom
| pity. They are sent there through a con-
| spiracy and a chain of circumstances.
know of cases where wives have sworn dead
against their husbands, got them within the
prison walls and then remarked within three
months Almost every week divorce papers
are served on some ccnvict. He can, through
an attorney, fight tho case, but it is seldom
| that he does so. He may have left home
feeling that his wife would be true to him
while be was serving his sentence, and when
the papers come it takes his heart away. If
statistics could be gathered and preserved
you would find that eight out of ten wives
secure divorces from husbands sent to prison,
no matter if his crime was stealing to give
them food or using a weapon to preserve
their honor. "-Ex- Convict In Detroit Free
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

X. r. Cable Esq, president of the
great Rock Island system of railroads
came in on the Rock Island & Peoria in
his private coach this afternoon. Supt.
Sudlow met him at Milan. Mr.. Cable is
making tour of inspection of all the
c., r. l. & P. lines, and roads controlled
by that company.
The distinguished party of railroad
men, including President Roberts and
other officials of the Pennsylvania Cen
trail systems will arrive this evening, and
will be called upon by a number of Rock
Islands representative citizens. The
party will arrive by special train on the
c., NJ. & St. P. road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
Northern Illinois Teachers.

The Northern Illinois High School as
sociation will hold It's annual meeting in
Rock Island Friday and Saturday, Octo>
her 30 and 80. The exercises will open
at clock Friday afternoon with bus
mess meeting. At 1870 in the evening a
paper will be read by Principal W. II.
Hatch, of the Rock Island high school,
entitled. ''Order, Time and Relation of the
Sciences and Languages in the High
School Course" A discussion will fol-
low, which will be participated in by
Principal Jerome Mcneil. of Moline, and
Principal Geo Selby, of Carthage.
At o'clock Tuesday morning, paper
will be read by Principal Geo Z. Knep-
per. of Peoria, on the Advantages and
Disadvantages of Two Years Business
Course in the High School" Discussion
will be entered into by Principals Chas.
". Tufts, of Ottawa, and Henry Forbes,
OF Princeton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

Not long ago, the ARGUS mentioned
the suspension of several upper Mlssis-
sippi pilots for violation of steamboat
rules. The rapids pilots were those
principally affected. and among them
CAPT. Dave Dorrance. Saturday Dor
rance was arrested at Davenport, charged
with plotting five different boats during
the period of his suspension. He was
taken before United States District Com
missioner White and held in $500 bonds
to answer the charge in January, when
his trial will take place
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

In response to the urgent demand of
numerous patrons for an opportunity to
visit the Pacific coast during the coming
winter. the Great Rock Island Route
announces that the first of a series of
first-class excursions to San Francisco
aud Los Angeles will leave Chicago, Oc-
t0ber Goth, inst, the rate per round trip
having been made extremely low. Tick
cts with stop over privileges good for
going passage 80 days west of Missouri
river, and good for return months after
date of issue, with choice of routes either
via Council Bluffs or Kansas City. For
Pullman sleeping car accommodations, or
detailed information relating to this or
subsequent excursions, address E. A. Hol-
brook. Gen Ticket and Passenger Agent
c., r. l. & P. Ry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
MATRIMONIAL.
Several Worthy Couples to Bow at
Hymen,s Altar this Winter.


The local matrimonial market is to ex-
perience considerable activity this win
ter, if reports which have reached the
ARGUS are true. 1t is whispered:
That partner in widely known land
firm is to wed prominent young lady.
That a young lawyer has gone down to
Maine with matrimonial intentions.
That a young doctor has gone to
Massachusetts on the same mission, by
way of New York.
That well known dentist is to lead
the fair daughter of a school superintend
ent of neighboring city to the altar of
Hymen.
That another well known dentist and n
daughter of distinguished Rock Island
lawyer are to embark upon the sea of life
together.
That one of the members Of q proms
lnent dry goods firm is to bring captive
princess from Wilton, Iowa to Rock
sland
That over in Davenport it is the height
of fashion to be married, and that nine
couple have determined to trod the thorny
path OF life as one.
That lumber merchant at Topeka,
Kan, who formerly lived in Rock Island
and is highly connected here, is to sur
render to the ,ictations of the little god
cupid aud that it is Young lady from
Topeka who will be brought to Rock ISL
aud on bridal tour.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

You never can mention any subject In
Blobb's presence but he knows all about 1t.
Bass was saying shat the Somerset manor
war, which was wrecked on Cape Cod, was
becoming rapidly buried in the sand Il
want to know exclaimed Blobbs; "and it
seems only yesterday that she went ashore
| remember the circumstance well II was a
terrible night-a terrible night Let's see, l
don't remember the date, but it was"
Bass-"It was Nov. 8, ITS You've got a
remarkable memory, Blobbs, but l didn't
thinl; you were so old, indeed didn't" IN
less than three minutes the pause in the con-
versation was broken by Blohbs remarking
that he believed he'd have to be going
Boston Transcript
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
THE REST PHYSICIANS oUTDuNE.

]. A. Crawford says; Il have had the
worst form of Eczema two years, and fonnd
no relief from some of our best physic-
ians who have made this disease speci-
atty. l was persuaded to try Papillon
(extract of flax. The relief / received
was like charm and am well. l think
Papilon one of the blessings of the age. 3"
TRY Papillion (extract of flax Skin Cure
when all others fail Large bottles 81 90
for sale by II. H. DeSanso.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

The ARGUS has been asked on frequent
occasions why it paid any attention to the
mud singing on the part of the Union,
amp why it mentioned the falsifyidg old
shoot in its columns. The only answer
and it is believed to contain good reass
on-is that the ARGUS is charitable and ii
knows of no other way of keeping the
public aware of the fact that the Union
is In existence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

The young folks party at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Gilmore, 1912
Second avenue last Friday evening, and
alluded to in Saturdays ARGUS, was one of
the happiest gatherings of little people
ever held in Rock Island The party was
srven in honor of little Harry Gilmore's
twelfth birthday, and there were sixty
children present. When the Juvenile
narty had been dismissed, the older folks
taok possession and several hours were
spcnt quite pleasantly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
Reduced Rates on the C., B & @.

The dedication of the Illinois Soldiers
and Sailors Home, and the Veterans Re
Union is to take place at Qniuey, ILL.,, on
October 10Th Goth and 21st, 1886. Tie
universal interest in the home, and the
great number Of attractions provided for
the entertainment of visitors to the city,
among which may be mentioned the camp
of the Grand Army Posts, the Regatta,
the parade and review of soldiery, the
fireworks. Examinations and evening
street parade with fiambeaux ard floats
representing American war scenes, as
well as the dedication of the home, at
which long list of distinguished speak
ers will be present-all this, and much
more, will. it is expected, attract great
number of people to that city on the
dates mentioned For this occasion, the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
will sell tickets TO Qucncy from all
stations on it's lines in Illinois at one fare
for the round trip. Special rates also
made for organized bodies, G. A. H.,
Womans Relief Corps and State Militia.
Tickets can be obtained at any station in
Illinois of the c., B. & @. r. II. on Oct
tobcr 18th, 10Th, and Goth, good on date
of sale only and limited for return to
October 22d inclusive.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

To whom it may concern: On the 22d
of September, A. D., 1886, the firm of
Schillinger & Tumble, boiler makers of
Moline. dissolved partnership, Thomas
Trumble assuming all liabilities aud is au'
thorized to collect all outstanding debts
MARTIN SCHILLINGER,
THOMAS TUMBLE.
MOLINE, H., Sept 81, 1886.
Thomas Trumble will carry on the boil
er making business at the same place
and hopes to merit continuance of thu
patronage heretofore given the firm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
Bargain of bargains in gentlemen's I'M

laundried shirts, 20 cents eacn, at NC
Intire 81 Co.'S.
The Misses Lyford. who came to at
tend the Gilmore party of last Friday
night, returned to their home in Port
Byron this morning.
A. W. Bruner and Conductor Tilton
shouldered their little guns this morning
and went on a hunt up the c.. nj, u st.
P. road.
The good Coen was again engaged in
the work of identifying Mclntire's win
dows this morning. Coen must be IN
dispensable to McIntire.
Lost-A Maltese kitten with little
sleigh bell around its neck; reward will
be paid on its return TO ]. Bakers jewels
ry store.
Leaders in low prices-McIntire &
Co.-gentlemens unlauudried shirts 20
cents more to be had when this lot is
gone
The fourth annual ball of the plumb>
ers, gas and steam filters of the tri~cities
will be held at Turner hall, Davenport,
Thursday evening, November II, 1886.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Henry will leave for Quincy in the morn
ing to attend the dedication of the state
soldiers and sailors home.
Only few pair of those all wool scar
let bed blankets from the Gage failure
are left. McCabe will close them al
So IS per pair.
| The Dora Wiley Opera company are
stopping at the Rock Island house, and
last night they entertained the guests OF
the house with some excellent music.
Mr.. Matres Huber, formerly of this
city, is dead at Falls City, Neb. HI
leaves wife and four children. The
funeral occurred today, with intermen
at Falls City.
Supervisor Stephen Goodlow, of Rural
was in the city today, and made this of
flee a pleasant call Goodlow says dem
ocracy is tlOurishing in his neighbor'
lhood.
The republican county committee i
following the footsteps of the democrats
committee as regards the dates of meet
ings. We always supposed Boss Well
had more enterprise than this.
Prof. Franklin T. Oldt. the democratic
candidate for superintendent of publ
instruction, was in the city over Sunday
stopping at the Rock Island house. H
is making spirited canvass. and meet
with the strongest encouragement where
ever he goes.
Hon. H. C. Cleaveland aud Mr. job
t. Kenworthy left for BeIleville, H., la
: night, to attend meeting of the gran
t lodge of Knights of Pythias. They go a
4 delegates from St. Paul lodge, No 10
S of this city. Mr., kenworthy is chairma
of the committee on appeals and griev
5 ances.
! Not quoted before from the Gag
! stock, 90 dozen silk-fnshed handke
} chiefs at 5 cents each; genuine Turke
D red table covers according to size up
e % yards long at SO and 80 cents. an
= S10s, and other bargains from the A.
: Gage & Cos failure this week at NJ
t Cabes.
Edward Fennell, who was arrested la
u week by Officer Cary and fined SO at
! costs BY Justice Cooke for disorder
, conduct, claims that he was sober and a
= tending to his own business when he O
!, fcer accosted him on his way home, al
), that his friends will bring the matter b.
g fore the council. Cary says howeve
e that Fennell used abusive language
rs him, and proved before the justice tn
Is when he asked him where he was goin
re Fenuell responded that it was none of b
business, and for this he locked him NJ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

1t is indeed a pleasure 10 observe some
special trait of character in the Unjohs
local editor, even though it be egotism.
Tie has commenced quoting from his own
language. He puts lot of idiotic drivel
in Sundays Union and credits it to the
the Corner Apostle" which is proper,
we must say.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

A nearly life-size chrome OF a cat WIS
placed where the birds could see it. AM
created great excitement A catbird, how
ever, coming up from behind alghted on TOP
of the picture in spite Of the warnings from
the other birds. CHANGING to look down it
saw toe cat, and with a scream gave double
backward scmersault and left-Upland and
Mea.rv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
New TOnsoriaI ParIOr.

James Adams, the tonsorial artist so
long with the popular Terrell under the
Harper house, has determined to embark
in business on his own hook, and has
opened shop at 17l5 Second avenue,
where he would be pleased to meet his
friends.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
Call on Iohu Warusr 4 Co.

for your hard COAL pure Lehigh, all
grades at the lowest market prices. Give
them call. Office at 1903 Second ave
nue., and Kroger's old stand on Twenty
fourth street. Call and seethe samples
TeIenhone 1886
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1879. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

Jerry Donovan, formerly of this city,
has been acquitted of the charge of muir
der at North Platte, Neb., and the case
against him dismissed on the grounds OF
having been committed in self defense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

Attorney at Law, loans money on good
security, mdkes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynds, tsnksrs' Office In
pps, Office tluce
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
Hard Coal Market

Crate and egg $7.25; range No. 4, and
nut 81. SO per ton, screened and delivered
or best quality of anthracite coal.
Z. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

An Iowa insurance company ofcrr
$500 sns shs bee. plsn q iernsas esssi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

A coat maker who is willing to do re,
pairing; steady employment and good
wages. Apply to VIM. RAMsKLL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
WILL r. JOHNSON'S

Tea Spoons, Fish Knives, Coffee Spoons o",'
Peppers Sugar longs Pie-Knives, oll'e =:
longs, Cream Ladies', Butter-knives, al o.'0
handsome Plush, Decorated Glass III
Celery Pickle srocnsfs and Teas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
County Building.

LICENSED TO F7RD.
15~Peter Peters, Miss Mary E. Brown,
Dursht, Iowa, s.,
is-Hsrpssu 4, Hsamaah, Nlss Ida
assesl tspes tslssd'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket Office 1903 Second
avenue. div
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18

No. 1924 Second avenue. Special atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-18
HALF-CENT A W0Rn.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish i'll this col
umn all advertisements Of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale Bosrd or Rooms Wanted. and similal
notices, at the low rate of 0n6-hGif cent cord
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-03-25
Animal Life in the Deep Sea.

The most extensive explorations were
made by the British expedition on the
"Challenger," which returned home in
1876 after three and a half years of in
vestigation in al the oceans. By this
famous expedition thousands of new
organisms were discovered, in all locali-
ties and at all depths in the sea, and have
been or are now being described by
specialists in all quarters of the world.
There seems to be no part of the ocean
bed so deep, so dark, so still, or where
the pressure is 80 great as to have ef-
fectually raised a barrier to life in some
of its many forms. Even in the greater
depths all the great divisions of the
animal kingdom are represented.
Descending into the deeper waters, and
proceeding further seaward from the
borders of the continents, species and
individuals become fewer and fewer, till
q minimum is reached in the greatest
depths farthest from continental land.
In the adaptation of organism to deep
sea conditions curious notifications have
occurred, such as the disappearance or
enlargement Of the eyes. the elongation
Of fins and antenne, the increase in size
and decrease in number of eggs, and the
development of phoDphorescent organs.
Traveller.