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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
LOCAL NOTICES.

New dates and figs at Krell & Maths.
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 1879. Assets
nearly 81 100000. E. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth 4 Babcock, Dentists.
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, 1888-09-12

Two colored men were wrangifng and jaw
ing at the corner of Chene street and Gratiot
avenue the other day, and patrolman who
passed along felt it his duty to keep an eye
on them. He paced up and down for half an
hour, but no blows were struck, and he
finally called one OF the men over to him and
asked:
Whats the trouble between you twor
"He said was no gem'lan, sab"
"And you have been trying to convince
him that you weref'
"Yes, sab"
"Well, you'd better quit and go about
your business"
mo, sah-no, sah-not at dis stage of de
game. He's bin yellin' an shoutin' an argy-
fem until he can hardly speak above whis-
per, an in five minis mo- he'll hev to yield
de pint"
He was true prophet. He went back,
raised new question, and the man who had
said he was no gentleman extended his hand
and hoarsely whispered that he took it all
back Detroit Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
OUR CANINE COMPANIONS.


A Good Word for the Dog-Sense of Com
radeship.
Often has the present writer questioned his
canine conpanion-wIth no response beyond
the act-to find why it is that he, who will
never set out on any excursion by himself,
will Vet find no bliss so great as to run beside
vehicle, a horseman or pedestrian, ira
versing hill, field and forest in perfect happi-
ness, 50 long as be goes with his friends. In
deed, large part of dogs existence consists
in trotting about the farm or the estate, sim
ply TO establish himself near his master, his
mistress, the baby the hired man, without
definite communication but simply with the
sense OF comradeship. He is an animated
shadow of you; and whether your immediate
aim be playing tennis, hoeing corn or read
ing Shakespeare, it is needful to his happi-
ness that he should be close by. He sympa-
thizes with his eyes, interrogates with his
nose appeals with his paw, and, as Victor
Hugo says, smiles with his tail
As for his intelligence, a myriad anecdotes
raise the question seriously whether we do
not compliment ourselves too highly in
putting our sagacity beside his Can we find
our way like himl Can we seek, investigate,
remember, like him. "There are times"
said an eminent author to me, the other day,
when that dog Of mine has no more sense
than man; but three days out of four he
knows more than | do. He knows when l
am going to take him down to the office with
me as well as do; indeed, he often knows it
before l do, and is at the door all ready to
go-in certain days when | had supposed
my mind fully made up to leave him at
home; the result Is that he goes"
To love dog thoroughly, it is necessary to
have reared him. For full enjoyment, you
must be able TO trace back this graceful
creature who bounds beside you, with his eye
full of light and every silken hair a line of
beauty, to that stumbling puppy who was
first brought to your house--known to the
boys Of the neighborhood only as lone Of
Quin's pups, and possessing no gifts beyond
blunt and very wrinkled nose, a body al
ways waddling belplessly in the wrong direc-
ton, and "A boundless gift of getting his
leash entangled round your ankles. Your
attachment for him has grown in proportion
to the extent of his development.
The dog Of my own immediate household
Is the dearer, | suspect, for every folly he has
outgrown and every sin he has imperfectly
reformed. We should almost regret to have
nm quite lose that guilty expression of sub
dued longing which still creeps into his eyes
Wheh he passes near a particularly plump
hen, although it is now a year or two since
he has chased one, or the experienced hu-
NIFTY with which he comes crouching, un-
called, to have his ears pulled after barking
at the postman. He knows that as he still
keeps within ear shot, as it were, of those
sins OF his youth, 50 do we; like many an
other handsome scapegrace, he is never so
near the heart as when it becomes necessary
to forgive him. Nothing so initiates against
virtue, both among dogs and men, as a GER
tam becomlnsness in particular types Of
wrong doing.-"T. W. H." in Harper's
Bazaar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
interest

yourself in life insurance You will find
the renewable term policy of the Proyi-
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 $40, 600 for year
1887. Age 25. $107 90; age IS, 1921 60;
age 40, $4,000; age 50. S199S0
LIEBERKNECHT & 0LMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1912 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Mr.. Isaacstein-I sells you dot coat, my
trent, for sayventeen tollar; you dake hun,
alongl
Customer thought, Isaacstein, that you
didn't do business on Saturday. Isn't this
your Sunday
Mr.. Isaacstein Gn low, reverent tone of
voice)-My trent, to sell n coat like dot for
sayventeen tollar vas not peesness, dot vas
charity. Time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
Habit.

A photographer in a western county was
elected sheriff last fall. He had his first
hanging two weeks ago, and just as the drop
was about to fall he unconsciously took out
his watch, glanced at the condemned man
and softly said: Now, look pleasant, please. :"
-Norristown Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

HOW LOVELY WOMAN DRINKS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

"Oh, papa" she said, with blush, young
Mr. Chestnut, who owns so many coal mines
in Pennsylvania, is coming again this even
ing, and he says he wants to see you on some
important business
"All right, my dear" responded the old
man, chucking her playfully under the chin.
II guess / know what the young man wants. :"
That evening Mr.. Chestnut came to the
point at once:
''Mr. Hendricks" he said boldly, II want
to ask you if you have laid in your winters
stock of coaI.n-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

In the pursuit of the good 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 Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malsrial diseases. Price, so cents, OF
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

No. 1912 Second ave. Rock Isl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
c., NJ. 4 St. P. Excursions.

Agent Holmes, of the c., NJ. & ST. P,
has received notice that the c.. M. & 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
tsna and Eastern Colorado for the har-
vest excursions, leaving on August 81,
September / and 25, and October 8 and
%.
For the national encsmpment of the
Grand Army of the Republic at Colum-
bus, Ohio, September 10 to IA, the Mil.
waukee fixed rate of 50 90-or one
cent per mile round trip. Tickets are to
be sold September 7 to 8 inclusive and
good to return September 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Milton Mobiles relates this story of Mr..
McClosky Both men are Brooklvnites He
says; 1--WE had grand production of ma
zeppa' in San FRANCISCO. Lon Pbslns who
uiu Mazeppt' was afraid Of horses, and re-
to double. J. j. McClosky was val ~,
for the double, and masked in bv the crou ri
of peasants and retainers was strapped tn Tho
fiery untamed and dashed up the mountains
Each night there was big Gail and Phelps,
carefully made up in fieshings, wonld march
triumphantly in front of the curtain, bowling
and smiling his thanks for the call.
ION the fifth night Of the play the second
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

There wGs an interesting scene in Ale1an-
dria, Va, the other night, when the floor of
a lodge room in which number of colored
people who were being initiated into the
order of True ReformsrS fell through, precip-
itating the candidates into dark room be
low. A man who was asleep in the room be-
low was crushed, but the people VINO fell
through thought that the fall into the dark
ness was part of the initiatory ceremony,
and waited calmly for continuance Of the
rites.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

The hest on earth can truly be said of
Grgg's Glycerine Sslve. which is surf,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer,
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund-
ed. Only 25 cents Sold nv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

The Burlington route, G., 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 ticket
agent, or address P S Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Young Man Ito ieweler)-Will the watch
cost anything extra if l should want little
time on itl
Jeweler-No, sir; you pay me Sc for the
watch, and III throw the time in.-New
York SIM
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
Good for Cold.

A California Chinaman has found use
for the bugs and beetles which are attracted
and killed by the electric lights. He gathers
them and pickles them in brandy. "Heep
good for cold" he says.-Chicago Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

A weak solution of salt and water is recon-.
mended by good physicians as remedy for
imperfect digestion, and for cold in the
head it is complete cure, snuffed up from
the hollow of the hand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

rt- Jus Is reformation Punishment is not
~-sunst the convict is taken to Sing Sing or to
Auburn, and when striped suit Of clothes
is put upon hm-that is to say, when he is
made to feel the degradation of his position
no step has been taken toward reforma-
ton. You have simply filed his heart with
hatred. Then. when he has been abused for
several years, treated like a wild beast, and
finally turned out again in the community,
he has no thought, in majority of cases,
except to get even" with those who have
prosecuted MIN. He feels that it is a perse-
cution.
Another view of the subject is this: have
read that of fifty criminals who had been
executed it was found, | believe, in nearly
all the cases that the shape of the skull was
abnormal Whether this is true or not
don't know, but that some men have ten
delcy toward what we call crime believe
Where this has been ascertaned, then, 1t
seems to me such men should be placed where
they cannot multiply their kind Women
who have criminal tendency should be
placed where they cannot increase their kind.
For hardened crimiuals-that is to say, for
the people who make crime business-it
would be better to separate the sexes; to
send the men to one island, the women to
another Let them be kept apart, to the end
that people with criminal tendencies NAV
fade from the earth. This is not prompted
by revenge This would not be done for the
purpose Of Furnishing these people, but fol
the protection of society-for the peace and
happiness of the future-New York Worlt
Interview
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
A Luxury and Necessity

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter, nanseous liver medicines
and cathartics, is the concentrated Cali
Iornia liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs.
Hartz & Bahnsen agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
ElXECUTRIX's NOTICE.

Estate of William S. Mechanism, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecutrix 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 andrequested 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 I'M
dersigned.
Dated this 2sth day of August. A. D., 1888
JENNIE P. MCCLANAHAN, Executrix.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
Not Supposed to Know.

Teacher-Johnnie, spell whooping cough.
Johnnie taged i1)-Can't, ma'am. l had
my spell at whooping cough when was
kid-W ashington Critic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

The German government have paid 800, 600
marks to Mannlieher, the Austrian engineer,
for a patent cylinder stopper for quick load
ing rifles, which will be kept secret
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
Both After the Same Object.

First New York Mani see that Australia
is complaining about rabbit pest.
Second New York Man-Yes, they are like
us and our street cars.
First New York Man-How is thatf
Second New York Man-They say, ''The
bobtail must gettysburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

GLOW old are you, Tommyr
mime when Pm on my feet and 6 when
stand on my head"
"That's funny; how do you make itl"
"Why, if you stand on its head it's a 6,
isn't itl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Citizen-Why do you write Col" before
your name, Uncle Rastus; You are not .
colonel
Uncle Rastus-No, sab; de "Col.n STAINS To-
"cullud Time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Leader of Lynching Party--Now, young
man, make full confession or up you 90.
Prisoner-I was fooling with gun.
pointed it at my brother, and
sfYou didn't know it was loaded"
"Non
"Men, pull on the rope and let him swing. '
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
of experienced teachers.
Reference Is also made by permission to the ed
tor of this paper and past and present patrons OF
the school in nearly every city in the west. Tes-
timonials are given In the Annual Register,
copy Of which will be sent on application to
REV. C. W. LEFFINGwELL, D. D., Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

The "big head" is a complaint Almost
always peculiar to very small men-San
Francisco Alta
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

Investigation at the BROOKLYN navy
y ard revealed the theft of 10000 pounds
of sugar,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

While the Thirsty Horde of Men Look OF
with Envy,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

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,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

$780, Il of the Staten Island
HI%N - 80 ferry. They wanted
EIMNG drink of the
lHik>%4 water. Near by stood man who
THlIM also wanted a drink of the water.
IHIEIIM He'd been out with the boys the
JIBHIilI night before, and he wanted
Il'EUU drink of it pretty badly.
$500 You drink first, Flo," said
one of them.
"Oh, no. you, Bess."
''Neverl Go on, Flo
81 won't do it. Drink yourself, Bessn
There were now two men waiting.
~ think you're mean-when you know
want you toI"
Il don't care-youve got to drink first, be-
cause | won't"
"Well, then, if must l suppose must
There were now four thirsty men in line
waiting anxiously
MY, but it's cold"
as itr
Awful
''Don't drink it too fast or it'll make you
sick.n
mo, 'twon't. l ate three dishes of ice cream
with Charlie the other night as fast as | could
swallow them, and it didn't make me sick7
There were eight men waiting to get
drink now.
otis cold, isn't it, BessT'
"Cold as ice
81 s'poSe there's ice in it
''Of course
"rm going to drink real slow.
That's right-the boat won't be here for a
long time"
Sixteen mem
at hurts my teeth"
"Does itF'
"Yes-makes 'em ache
SIT never does mine
at always does mineral hard"
"That's funny
at does though. Don't you want some
moreFn
This census was taken at this point, and
thirty-two men found gazing longingly at
the ice water tank.
"My, guess / did want some more
"'Course you did; drink whole lott
Don't you want some moref'
| Eyes, after you get through"
! give got enough-couldn't drink another
drop"
''Oh yes, you cam
mo, can't"
| Sixty-four men reported. Those who had
first fallen into line were now speeches. with
| thirst.
I'll just kill myself drinking so much. ]
know SHALL
"Oh no, you won't"
"But the horrid stuff is so awfully cold"
THAT don't make any difference"
The crowd of thirsty men was now too long
to count, but careful estimate placed the
number at one hundred and twenty-eight.
LET me have just little more"
"Why, you'll kill YOURSELF never saw
anybody drink ice water so in my life"
"0h, pshaw, haven't drunk much. You'll
want some more yourself before you 60"
Don't know but what l will-just pusf
down on that thing again, won't your
"Oh here's our boat-hurry up or we'll ge
leftr' and then the dear creatures left thu
tin cup swinging at the end of the chain ant
rushed for the gate.
Then that crowd of men fought with on
another and surged around that watel
cooler, and those who were not too far gon,
with thirst made remarks short but deep
and perhaps quarter of them managed t.
get drink before the boat started-Nsv
York Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
RACINE AND 5. W DIVISION
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

HE hottest day this
summer two young
ladies approached
the ice water tank
in the waiting room
of the Staten Island
ferry. They wanted
a drink of tn q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

Tits believed that st. Mary's is unsurpassed in
its refining Influences in the high standing of lis
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort OF
its appointments in the thoroughness and variety
OF its instruction. in the spirit of order and indus
try that pervades it. st Marys school is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 place their dsugh-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

FOR SALE A HOUSE AND LOT
L in very desirable location; apply to
NJ. NJ. CORBETT, Atty al Law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
On the First and Second Floors

The building is Of brick: heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas; interior finished in natur-
al wood; furniture new and elegant; water sup
ply unlimited; bath rooms on syery floor; the best
skill and material have been employed III securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

EOR SALE-BARBER SHOP FIX
l. lures, cheap For particulars inquire OF .
WM. GUIDE ZOPF,
10 81 80 Ninth St. Rock Island Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

It is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; on the C.. B. Il q railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es-
Enlistment is first class throughout, the result Of
twenty years experience and an expenditure of
S2O0,000 An extensive course of study is provi-
ded, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
SOCIETY'S CRIMINALS.
EXTRACTS FROM AN INTERVIEW
WITH COL. RoBEaT G. INGERsoLL.

We Are Wen, In a Measure, Responsible
Tor the Existence of FeIons-The Bur-
glars Beginning-No Reforming Power
81 IN ReVense-Another View.
-.---,+n,. ,,.,,.,,,i.u : .,.. .,.,..- -.
own criminals. 1t plows the land, sows the
seed aud harvests the crop. l believe that
the shadow of the gibbet will not always fall
upon the earth. | believe the time will come
when we will know too much to raise Grim
inals-know too much to crowd those who
labor into the dens and dungeons that we
call tenementS, while the idle live in palaces.
The time will come when men will know that
real progress means the enfranchisement of
the whole human race, and that our interests
are so united, so interviewer, that the few
cannot be happy while the many suffer; so
that the many cannot be happy while the
few suffer; SO that none can be happy while
one suffers. In other words it will be found
that the human race is interested in each
individual When that time comes we will
stop producing criminals; we will stop pro-
ducing failures. we will not leave the next
generation to chance We will not regard the
gutter as proper nursery for posterity.
People imagine that if the thieves are sent
to the penitentaIv that is the last of the
thieves; that if those who kill others are
hanged society is On safe and enduring
basis. But the trouble is here: A man comes
TO your front door and You drive him away.
You have an idea that that mans case Is set
tied You are mistaken. He goes to the
back door lie is again driven away. But
the case is not yet settled. The next thing
YOU know he enters at night He is a burg
lar He is caught; he is convicted; he Is
sent to the peniteutiary and you imagine
that the case is settled But it is not. You
must remember that YOU have to keep all the
agencies alive for the purpose of taking care
of these people. You have to build and
maintain your peniteutjaries, your courts OF
Justice: you have to pay your judges, YOU
district attorneys, your juries, your witnesses
your detectives. your pollce--all these people
must he paid So that, after all, it is a very
expensive way of settling this question.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12
TWENTY-FlRST YEAR.
A Christian School for Girls

Pounded, 1868; enlarged, 1872 and 1880; com
pleted and newly furnished throughout, 1883.
The Rector, Vice-Principa and Matron 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, 1888-09-12
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given to literary studies Every pupil Ii
cared for as daughter in the family, "a to her
health manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12

water. Near by stood a man who
also wanted a drink of the water.
He'd been out with the boys the
night before, and he wanted a
drink of it pretty badly.
You drink first, Flo," said
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-12


NJ. j. YOUNG. Agent.