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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
An Artistic Woman's Shrewdness.

A well known New York real estate man
has mother who has made fortune by her
own shrewdness. Yet every one who has
contributed to her accumulations thinks her
a public benefactor. 1t is well known fact
that people who accumulate riches in New
York desire nothing more ardently than a
beautiful AMI artistically furnished home.
Mrs. - discovered this, and, having very
artistic tastes, set to work investing in houses
in the fashionable uptown thoroughfares.
Then she went abroad and picked up inter-
esting bric-a-brac and works of art, and
when she had completed her purchases she
returned, furnished the houses from cellar to
garrett, and advertised them for sale
Her excellent taste soon brought custom
ers, and in a very little while she disposed Of
many buildings, with their furniture and
all, at a very comfortable profit Her fort
une, made in this way, is estimated at be-
tween s25O,0OO and $500, 900. and the pur-
chasers of her property are happy because
their friends visit them and congratulate
them on the excellent and artistic way in
which they have furnished their residences.
The visitors are never informed that the
houses were bought furnished.-New York
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

1t appears that the western and southwest
ern bank of the Rio Grande is the one which
suffers most from the abrasion of the current
Why does the river show this tendency to
work to the Westward Something like this
appears in the case of the Mississippi For
merly the river had its principal debouch-
ment into the sea through bayou Manchac
and the lakes In the course of time that route
was abandoned for the one now known as the
main river, which is very considerably TO the
westward of the old outlet. In the meantime
the river has shown disposition to transfer its
channel still further to the westward through
the Atchafalaya. Can it be made to appear
from these facts that there is a tendency in
great rivers flowing in general directions
along merilians Of the earth's longitude to
swerve to the Westward Can it be held that
because the rotation of the earth on its axis
to the eastward the weight of the water in
such longitudinal rivers is thrown by the
centrifugal force against the western bank
30 as to abrade them with increased energy
and effecti-New Orleans Picayune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

The inventor of one of the latest swindles
in New York usually represents himself as
an Englishman. He has decided cockney
accent, is always well dressed, and presents
a very genteel appearance. When he thinks
he has an easy prey he approaches his vic
tim with eye glass in hand From one rim
the pebble is missing. He explains that he
has Just dropped the glass and shattered it.
The remaining glass is simply shade for an
eye that is totally blind, and by the broken
glass he is unable to see at all He is a
stranger IA a strange land, and is, unfortu-
nately, without money. If the gentleman
would kindly loan him the amount with
which to replace the broken glass he will be
able to return it soon for when he can see he
will be enabled to attend to remunerative
business
Then, to cap the climax, the fraud gives
an illustration of his blindness by walking
against the wah, or fence, or building,
as the circumstances permit, and humping
his head This generally catches the victim,
who goes down in the pocket and brings
forth some change, ranging from 10 cents W
to 81. The blind fakir is profuse in thanks
and feels his way out from the presence o.
his benefaetor only to lie in wait for an
other victim. York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
interest

yourself in life insurance. You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance society of
New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest Avoids the unnecessa-
rily high cost of level premiums and the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for SIC, 600 for year
1887. Age %, $107 90; age S5, 1921 so
age 40. $4,000; age so. S199 so.
LIEBERKNECHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No 1912 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
LOCAL NOTICES.

Six room house to rent on Sixth ave-
nue., between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Enquire of E. W. Hurst.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth q Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1874 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, 1888-09-18

In the pursuit OF the goo1 things of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dysps psia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, SO cents, of
dr,lUyists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Mr.. Blaine is accused by some of his
critics of malevolent desire to injure
the Republican candidate for the presi-
dency by his Portland speech. This is all
wrong. Mr.. Blaine thought in his speech
OF that only which to him deserved the
most consideration. What is the fate of
candidate compared with the vast in
terests of the tariff created trusts and
monopolies of which the greatest living
statesman is the foremost champion?
candidates come and candidates go, but
the trusts. according to Mr.. Blaine, should
be permitted to live on forever.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
A SONG OF DREAMS.

A dream Of a merry child at play,
Blue eyed and fair, frolicsome, gay,
Glad as the birds in the springtime are,
Sorrows afloat like clouds afar,
Careless of trouble, untouched by fear,
Singing her way through the golden year.
A dream Of woman, old and gray,
Ninkled and bent, vending her way
Lonesomely toward the last milestone,
Where the grim, dark shadow of death is thrown,
Storm stained and weary, and worn with care
The candle of life at its final fare.
dream Of grave in a churchyard lone,
Neglected, drear with weeds o'ergrown,
With only the chirp of the crickets song,
As it sings in the grass the whole night long,
To break the silence that broods so deep
Where the WORKOUT soul and body sleep.
Susie NJ. Best in Home Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Lady Salisbury is very blue blooded per-
Nnase, indeed She has her political salon
and dinners and receptions, at which nothing
less than state etiquette is observed. Arlington
house is just off st. James street, backing
on to Green park, near Piccadilly, and it is
the shrine at which all good Tories, and most
notables in literature, science and art, gladly
10 social homage. They say that Lady Sal
isbury once publicly boosted that she had
never set foot in a Wing drawing room, but
that may he an invention of the enemy,
though not very Improbable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
C., II. & St. P. Excursions.

Agent Holmes, of the c., M. & St. p,
has received notice that the c., NJ. & St.
P. will sell tickets at the rate of one fare
for the round trip to all points in Mime
sofa. Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas. Mon
tana and Eastern Colorado for the har-
vest excursions, leaving on August 81,
September II and 25. and October and
90,
For the national encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic at Colum-
bus. Ohio, September 10 to IA, the Mil.
yankee fixed a rate of 80 90-or one
cent per mile round trip. Tickets are to
be sold September to inclusive and
good TO return September 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Mr.. Blaine, it is said, does not want the
issue obscured by a Republican tariff
Dill, and thinks the senate will make an
ass OF itself if it attempts to reform the
tarlf IN the face of the Chicago platform.
which declares for free whisky, rather
than touch the tariff with forty foot
pole. There arc those who think as Mr..
Blaine thinks, and also those who think
that the G. o. P is bound to make an ass
OF itself whatever it does.-Wheeling
Repister.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
EXECUTRIX's NOTICE.

Estate OF William S. Mechanism, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecu,rix Of the last will and testament Of William
S. McClanahan, late of the county Of Rock Island
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county AT the Office OF the clerk of
said court, in the city of Rock Island, at the No
vember term, on the First Monday in November
next, at which time all persons having claims
against said estate notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same adj ust-
ed All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the IN
dersgned.
Dated this 2Sth day of August. A. D., 1883.
JENNIE P. MCCLANAHAN, Executrix.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
FIVE Harvest EYeursIons.

The Burlington route, c.. B. & @. R.
R., will sell from principal stations on its
lines, on Tuesdays. September 18th
and 25th, and Oct. 9th and 23d, harvest
excursion tickets at half rates to the
farming regions of the west, southwest
and northwest. For tickets and further
inform alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c.. B. & Q tickle,
agent, or address P S Eustis, Gen. Pass
and Ticket agent, Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

AZ, MT; Powderly says there are over /, 000,-
Ooo Idle men in the United States. How
S ses this happen? 1t was certainly not
a .,es !, sr9de that reduced them to idleness,
49, A. IN ~ mas been dinned into our ears for
i;on 'a 81, quarter Of century that protec-
iaLa proUects: II it protects American
$500 ia. nov Is 1t that 1000, 900 American
swer from WNn Mn p,edt. An early an
Wash;na4a, u vi. blaine is requested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

The hest on earth can truly be said OF
Gr1gg's Glycerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scslds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfsctio guaranteed or money refund
ed. On.y 25 cents. Sold nv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

A man who subscribed to The News for
three months writes: Il want to pay for my
subscription, but Pm a little short of money;
so l send you a half dozen eggs. II you'll
put 'em under a settin' hen they'll hatch out
enough chickens to pay for a years subscrip-
ton" Now, this is a new way to pay debts;
but if somebody will give Us a hen we will
try the t-Smithviile (Ga.) News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles. etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

rous Electrically Rose Cream" for Cas-
tarrh. They are, like Warmers "Tippe-
canoe" the simple, effective remedies of
the Old log cabin days.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter, nauseous liver medicines
and cathartics, is the concentrated Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Hartz & Bahnsen agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

$50 there was row at your house last
night, QuigleyF'
Eyes, my uncle was badly hurt. But how
did you hear about itE l took every precau-
ton to have the affair kept quiet"
''What precautions did you takeF'
81 engaged several detectives to work on
the case. n-Lincoln journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Tue fast young man is usually slow
with his creditors.-Merchan Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Warmers Log Cabin
Remedies. - "Safsaparil-
a." Cough and Consumpe
ton Remedy, - Hops
and Buchu, =" Extract. "
Hair Tonic, Liver
Pills, "-"Plasters," POI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

A little royalty, like little learning. is
dangerous thing. There is just enough
i it in France TO be dangerous Plea
Yune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

During recent hot spell in Tulare,
Cal. every one who had cellar, rugged
up bed and slept there.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Siyty-fve dollars was paid for Queen
Anne farthing at a recent sale in Lons
don.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

What's the difference between an egg and
the scene Of rural romancel None. They
are both laid in the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

woman dentist in Philadelphia 10 TO-
ported to have practice of Si1 600 a. =
year. "ii'ooo a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
w yryIsUnN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

k'OR RENT.-FURNISH ROOM
L at No. 1900 Third avenue. 1861
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
On the First and Second Floors

The building is Of brick: heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas; interior finished in nstur
al wood; furniture new and elegant; water sup
ply unlimited; bath rooms on Yery floor; the best
skill and material have been employed in securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

Founded 1868; enlarged, 1872 and 1880; COM
pleted and newly furnished throughout, 1888.
The Rector, ce-Principal and Mstron who
founded the school, continue in charge. The off,
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and his
family in the school.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given to literary studies. Every pupil is
cared for as daughter in the family, az to her
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18

No. 1712 Second ave. Rock Islar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-18
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

Its believed that st. Mary's lie unsurpassed in
it's refining Influences in the high standing of It's
pupils aud patrons, in the beauty and comfort OF
of its instruction. in the spirit of order and indus
try that pervades it, st Marys scheol is recon-
mended to parents who wish TO place their dangh-
tprl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-16
DiSinfect Jacksonville.


Surgeon-General Hamilton has shown such
ability and good sense in his struggle with the
Florida epidemic that it is difficult to believe
that he intends to adopt any half measures in
the final stamping out Of the germs of the
disease. Congress acted generously and wisely
in respect of the appropriation, and it should
be applied as it was intended it should be
applied, namely, to the complete and absolute
determination Of the plague. 1t is now stated
that the surgeon-general will assume the
responsibility for the destruction of,the infected
beds and bedding only Of the very poor, and
that he recommends that the city authorities Of
Jacksonville impose a penalty for the conceal
ment Of all. infected articles.
There could be no greater mistake. Jack
sonville should be dealt with in far more
radical manner, and 1t is the function of the
surgeon-general to do it. Any such measure
the locking up Of yellow fever germs in perfect
preservation, with the certainty Of the disease
breaking out again with the earliest breath of
summer weather. Jacksonville should be dis
infected absolutely and beyond all reasonable
doubt. There should be no evasion Of the re-
spOnsibility, and it can devolve upon no
more able or trustworthy shoulders than
those Of Surgeon-General Hamilton. Let
there be no false economy or red tape
misrepresentation about it. 1t is not the well
fare Of Jacksonville that is at stake, but that
OF the whole United States, to say nothing of
immediate needs Of thousands of northern
people. Everything in Jacksonville upon
which sanitary suspicion rests should be
made in a wise and liberal spirit, The commu-
dens now, and humanity and common sense
dictate imperatively that no small considera-
tons shall prevail in dealing with the subject
Burn the bedding. All of it!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-16
He Spends $4OO, 900 q Year.

THE LUXURIOUS LIFE LED BY THE DUKE OF MON
DELFT IN PARIS.
Brilliant novelists and dramatists would un-
doubtedly find a subject worthy of study and
description in the person of the duke of Mon
delft, an opulent member Of the important
Russian colony in Paris, writes the London
Telegdpls correspondent
The duke leads life which resembles to a
certain extent that of one of those Roman en-
perors or oriental potentates described by
picturesque historians. He lives in a spendid
hotel in the avenue du Bots de Boulogne with
his mother, Princess Woronzoff, who was sister
of Prince Nicholas Troubetzkoi, and a member
OF the household of the car before her law
suit with her nephew, Count Woronzoff, one of
the Emperor Alsxanders court marshals. The
duke of Mondelf is reported to have T80,OOO
year. most of which he manages to spend in
magnificent manner. He never goes to bed
until daylight does appear, and he generally
gets up at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. After
meal, and extended at full length ON
sumptuous divan he receives his friends and
visitors, his mother, the princess, being
present at the levee. On these Occa-
sions the duke wears either superb
dressing-gown in ivory-colored plush lined
with satin Of the hue of the peach, and gar
nished with silver braiding and ornamented
with jewels, or an ample jacket OF heliotrops
velvet, braided with gold and clasped together
with ducal cOronet studded with brilliants.
While conversing with his visitors the host, it
Is said, toys with precious stones and diamonds
Of rare value. but unpublished and uncut. In
the intervals of conversation band of Neapol-
itan singers MARBLE the melodious airs of sunny
Italy. and these are succeeded by Tzigane
musicians, who make the ducal halls ring with
their native wild and diabOlical strains.
After each musical performance the leader
of the band approaches the divan, kisses
the hand of the most noble master of the
house, and receives his orders for the next
morceaux of demoniac music. Later in the
evening the duke repairs to a splendid cafe on
the Boulevards, where he dimes with his
friends and listens once more to the fddlers,
to whom he distributes bountiful largesse in
the shape Of fstfuls of louis, while his guests
quaff liberal bumpers of sparkling champagne
in his honor. Such is the outline Of the ortff-
nary life of an aristocrat in this capital which,
despite its Spartan republicans and the la
mentations of those who praise past days, is
still evidently rendezvous of the gay and the
luxurious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-16
FOR SALE-LOTS.

Tor SALE NOTHING Is BETTER THAN
u jnaieiOus investment in choice loss We shall not
= .nd par, q Y. sauarc lo4l lo..tisn st ~ a
Ion Ip ms 500 LsSs md Is L iSs ssS. =:
ef 'so Ss y N,y H,IShT ave- nesS o0%s ..
g and II oSr re- e cS.m ns ave and Col
Fesss5 Tad "a Trise 80 ca Lc, Howard .ys M
i ss.i n f. s.ss ,S IS 5000
SoR sALE-cHolcE BUILDING LOTS on Y 81.
..ch n s nssE s'h 4, and District building s5eo
f'%.,Siss GcTSchffS Z tGi SfiS 81
FoR sALE-LoT IN MT. PLEASANT ONLY sosA
only sIsSO HERTfSRbs t isS sfFs e sl af
nsS Z. S 0sr h ks..r,,N ssoSs
sss ss ana Gu n. iT5 pa's sARsER coz csrss
EoR sALE.-BEsr BARGAIN IN CRY IoIs- -sss
H., aS sir ana sio per nenih viii buy ~slsteI
sxs & % OF ssenne squares from Rennsyv1nia
raifs tiS s9 New ssi Ss sasF. s1s for only $50
FOR sALE-LoIs AND COTTAGES IN FcKTSd-
d.ion ever made 70 the c &sshns,on are n so
and n r9n m M ss,efai atTseve eottares
sSs rn0 WI, improve The same The pupose q
vision about Washington The Streets a. va, sTed
tensions q those Of the city and every modern conS
nj
Penec, system OF sewerage, incsnde-cent eIectrsc
,shts and an electric railway have been providsd
iuUoo eet OF curb have been contracted for aud lie
sSias Of curb and peye,nsnts will DC COMMENCED in
iew Gays Cottages will be erected Tor purchasers II
gss1rsI r1r p!as apply nj the Office 81 GEORGE
~ $500 3Vo tth ST NV, or ~ 50 and SIS
~ Ton 10 see the property take the Electric
Halfway on New York ave and 9TH 81 NV nlO-2w
EOR sALE-ATrENTIQN, BRookLAND PRICES
kaNnhcihg Now L. Your last chance - secure q lot
AZ erlglhAl prices Only few left Prices from So,
oS,oO per lot elevation go feet above potoiuar.
5000 water only nNe minutes by rail from the city
adJscent 70 new University and Solders' Home Gall
carry and secure your choice. McLACHlFN A
bAIChElDEh. l2l5 St NV nol-im
VrOR SALE
- Lots M MaegHman d Ridouts addition 20 WASH
lneton This property Is situated at the trInfuus a
Sonnecocut avenue extended, and where tie new
Is now being erected over Rock Creek An cleo
TIC railroad Will be hsilt within few months through
this property. charter having ALREADY ben otnirsd
STOCK IN the railroad may be subscribed 10 at this
Once also MAPS o. property showing prices Special
once. Money advanced for building purposes
JOHN +. MAGGAMAN,
oc%o-1m lOO3-5 r st.
lroR sALE-LoT on 10TH ST. MAR NJ. 2s.e ny
II an average depth Of seq feet. improved by two
small houses 80 900. Terms easy BEAI.l- BROW \
Co, ISL St ocl9-lm
EoR sALE-LoTs AT FOREST GLEN. TWO
cents Der foot r. HERTFoRD, 1924
81 ocl9-lm'