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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

The Mary Morton was in port on her
way north yesterday.
Capt. Durham brought the government
boat, Gen. Barnard, up Saturday night.
The steamer ST. Paul is now running
in the St. Louis and Keokuk trade in
place of the War Eagle. This change
was made on account of the low stage of
water, the St Paul being of lighter
draught than the War Eagle.
A government boat has been doing
some dredging between St. Paul and
Hastings, and the channel is now suffic-
iently clear to admit the passage of pack.
cts between Hastings and St Paul anC
the delay of transporting freight destined
for northern points at Hastings has beer
done away with. Orders has been re
ceived here to receive St. Paul freigh
hereafter.
The War Eagle ran on sand ha
eighty miles above st. Louis one day las
week, and was obliged to remain Their
twelve hours before she could work her.
| self back into the channel. During he
stay upon the bar her coal supply CAV
out and wood was brought into requisi
ton as fuel. Sparks from this set fire t
the boat twice, but the blazes were ex
tinguished with but little damage. Sh
has gone to the bank at st. Louis. Th
War Eagle has hard luck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

blue ground was of blue immortelles, and
the stars of white carnations. The
border was set with pink. white and yell
low roses, while on one side was the
word in purple letters, "Fifer,' and on
the other the word, Illinois"
The dining room was arranged in ex-
ouisite taste. the chandeliers and mantle
ornaments being hung with smilax. The
tables were richly and deliberately set.
Mrs. Rosenfeld sat at the head of the Ia
BILE and MIR. Rosentield at the foot, while
abou: the table were Hon. j W. Fifer,
republican candidate for governor. Hon.
L. B. Ray. candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor, Hon Isaac N. Pearson, candidate
for state treasurer, Hon. Isaac Clem>
ents, Messrs. C. H. Deere and S.
Fl. Vielie, of Moline, L W. Busbey,
of the Chicago Inter Ocean, T. h.
Thomas, chairman of the republican
congressional committee. Howard Wells,
chairman of the republican county COM
mittee, and c. L. Walker, chairman OF
the republican city committee.
The menu embraced eleven courses,
which were served by Terrell IN man'
ner in keeping with elegance of the occa-
| sion.
The guests were presented with hand
some favors. bearing Shakespearian quo
tations.
Last night Mr.. Fifer was the guest Of
Mr.. C. l.. Walker
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
A Case OF Mistaken Identity

cdr. W. F. Peck, surgeon>in- chief for
the Chicago & Rock Islasd railroad. and
dean of the faculty. medical department
of the State University of Iowa. Is at the
Arlington. He is accompanied By DR.. D.
N. Richardson, one of the most noted
physicians in Davenport, Ia. DR.. Rich
ardson has world wide reputation for
skill in his profession. w Washington
Post.
True, every word of it. DR. Richard
son, on his trip around the world, per,
formed number of most wonderful
cures. He had several crowned heads fol
patients and, in each instance, he re
lieved them, sometimes instantly and
sometimes not SO quick, depending upor
the length of their purses, and he brought
home trunk full of the most flatterins
certificates of cures from those he hal
successfully treated. He has diamond
necklace which the vicar of Wakefield,
presented him for curing his oldes
daughter of the Chumbazaroo fever. Dr.
Richardson has several diplomas obtaine
at state fairs for the best Jerseys. Gin
ton Age.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

There were thirty.six DRINKS in the
police station Saturday.
Officers Cary and Baker arrested James
Smith last night as vsgrsnt. He was
sent down for sixty days this morning.
Officer Sexton arrested Frank Morton
Saturday afternoon for attempting to
work the confidence game. He was taken
before Magistrate Bennett this morning
and fined IS and costs for disorderly con-
duct.
The notorious Frank Murray who has
just got out of the county Jail, was sent
down again this morning for his common
offense, drunkenness. He gets ninety
days this trip.
Officers Cary and Meenan arrested ar
elderly stranger in the upper part of tow
yesterday afternoon for prowlins
about residences in that portion
of the city in mysteriou
and unexplanable manner. He was flnet
IS and costs in the police court thl
morning and sent on his way weeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

The Davenport ball club disbanded this
morning, the new association being una
bic 20 pay its players more than thirty
cents on the dollar The club thereby
forfeits its reserve rights to players and
also its franchise in the Western associa-
ton. Mismsnagement has caused the
downfall of the team, Mr. Lucas proving
as much of q failure in the selection o..
players for the Western association, as be
was success in the Interstate league.
He has persistently held on to players that
were no earthly good, where, as he could
have had men of his former team that
stand head and shoulders above. Had he
retained such men as Reising and Holla,
cher, and re>engaged Mains when he had
chance to, he might have had club
now that would not only have drawn
well, but would be holding its own in thu
Western association. But people dom
care to patronize club, the management
of which ignores popular favorites ant
good ball players. The club ought Il
have held together long enough to hav
gotten something for such men at Klopf
Mover, 1redway, Kemmler and Fisher.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
A SABLE SUNDAY.
the Catholic churches Yesterday
An Occasion Unknown Before.

Yesterday was a day of great interest
to the Catholics of Rock Island, and in>
deed all over the world, In the Catholic
churches of this city-St Joseph's and
St. Mary singh mass was celebrated
with sable vestments, something never
before seen Oh Sunday. As Catholics and
many Protestants know, the masses on
Sunday are celebrated in purple and white
vestments, but never in black. and the
sable vestments are used in masses for the
repose OF souls and in the solemn services
of All Souls day. Pope Leo XIII has
expressed desire to have his jubilee tiers
minated by the celebration of masses for
| the repose of the souls in purgatory, and
has designated the last Sunday in Septem-
Der for that purpose. Therefore in every
| Catholic church in the world the last mass
was celebrated yesterday with black vest
ments, the function being the same as on
All Souls day. In his enclychcal letter
bearing on the subject, Pope Leo after
dwelling on the matter OF his fftieth an
niversary in the priesthood, says:
Therefore with al the necessary dis
pensations and Gerogatlons We TX the
last Sunday of the month of September
as u day of most ample eXpiation, on
which there shall be cele brated by US, and
| ku nf "a ri
archs, archbishOps and other prelates ex>
ercising jurisdiction over diocese-by
each in his own patriarchal, metropolitan
or cathedral church "a special mass for
the dead, with the greatest solemnity
possible, aud according to the rite indi-
Gated by the missal for the commemora>
ton of all the faithful departed. We also
approve of the same being done in the
parochial and collegiate churches of the
secular as well as of the regular clergy,
and by all priests, provided that the office
proper of the day is not omitted wber,
ever there is obligation. The rest OF
the faithful We strongly exhort.
after they have made the sacra-
mental confession, to nOurish them
selves devoutly with the bread of an
gels for the intention of the souls in
purgatory. To these We grant, by our
apostolic authority, plensry indulg'
ence for the dead; and to each of those
celebrating mass as above, the favor o.
the privileged altar. Thus the pious
/ souls who expiate by great suffering tht
remainder OF their faults will receive
special and most opportune relief from
the sewing host, which the universe
church, united with its visible head snC
animated with the same spirit of charity,
) will offer to God, in order that he MAJ
admit them to a place of consolation
light and eternal peace" In conclusion
the letter says: Meanwhile. veuerabl
2 brethren, as a pledge of heavenly gifts
we grant the apostolic benedicton aztec
, tionately in the Lord to you, and to a
8 the clergy and people cOntided to you
care"
= Old as this venerable church is, thi
action of the present pope is the first {
s its kind and that is why it causes so niue
: interest all over the world.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
Interrupting a Religious Meeting.

The wild country Of Wales is land flow
ing with salmon and trout streams; in proof
whereof they tell q story Of the wild little
valley of Llanbadarn, where one Sunday by
the brookside the good minister of the lonely
parish had taken down his little flock for
baptism Just as he was placing his hand in
blessing upon recent converts head he sud
denly ducked it away under the benediction
and in tones of the widest excitement cried,
Mont I've got himl I've got himI" The
would be convert was foundering on his
knees and hands in a pool; the dominic looked
round for his deacons; they had forgotten
time and place and had plunged in likewise
the Welsh maidens on the banks, awaiting
their turn, tucked up their skirts and took tc
the water as well. The secret of the wholt
excitement was a big salmon which hat
darted under stone in front of the congre
cation; catching the fever, the minister him
self plunged in and chased the salmon arounC
the pool; after the twenty three FOUNDER wa
landed the service was resumed-Bostol
Transcript
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
Back District Mail Carriers.

In many of the back districts of Kentucky
the mails are often carried as far as thirty
five miles by men who walk the whole dis
lance once a day. A local paper thus de-
scribes one of these sturdy carriers: "Mr
Daugherty isvery accommodating to persons
living along the line Che ought to be-. He
will carry saddle, beehive, pup, or even .
dog, If he is not too big, and he is offered
enough. He will ride horse through Ton
any one for quarter, and carry the mail
pouches on his shoulder. New York Tri-
brna
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

Standard pianos for sale cheap by G.
R. Housed, 2404 Vine street.
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 S1,000,000. E. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at Jaw.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postofice block. Rock ISL
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Barth & 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, 1888-10-01

The Burlington route, c., B. & Q. r.
R., will sell from principal stations on IFS
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. ticke,
agent, or address P S. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
Chairman Democratic Cou


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 $40, 900 for year
1887 Age 25. $107 90; age IS, 1921 80;
age 40. $4,000; age SO. Sl99S0.
LIEBERKNEcHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1712 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

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 dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is a perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, SO cents, o.
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

1t is understood upon good authority
that of the Kewanee club, which has over
900 members and all of whom work in
Senator Pierce's Huxton works, not more
than half will vote as they march 1t is
a part of their labor for which they are
compensated to wear republican uni,
form and carry torch. They have to dc
it and are obliged to work nights to make
up the time lost in so doing Notwith,
standing this Kewanee has democratic
club of 400 strong.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

The mother and brother of Mary NJ.
Pstten, deceased, (whose maiden name
was Nettlebush) supposed to live in or
about Rock Island, are requested to write
to Fry & Babb at 81 LaSslle street, Chi
cago, who desire information to aid them
in proving her heirship and finding her
property so as to close up her estate in
the probate court of Cook county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01
The Perfection

OF the age in the medical liue is the
liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs, man.
ufactured only by the Californ ia Fig
Syrup company, San Francisco. Califor,
MIA. 1t is agreeable to the taste, accepta'
BILE to the stomach, harmless in its ma
ture, painless yet prompt and thorough
in Its action. Hartz & Bahnsen, Agents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
Grgg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
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.
Sstisfactio guaranteed or money refund.
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold oy druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

Every day is little life and our whole
life is but day repeated. 'Tis not best
TO suffer pain for even one little day,
when one application of Warmers Log
Cabin Extract will drive it quick away
Nothing better for external or internal
application. ..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

a Snuhfthscs
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS,
Rock ISLAND, Ill, Sept IS, 1885

DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS, [
Rock ISLAND, Ill, Sept Is, 1888 I
To Howard Well. Chairman Republican County
Committee, Rock Island, Ill.
By authority of the democratic county
committee, | herewith offer to the repub-
lican county committee through you, q
challenge for joint discussion of the
tariff and the fifty three cent state
tax in the following places: Cor
dova, Port Byron, Hampton, Car
bon Cliff, Moline. Rock Island, Coal
Valley and Reynolds, or at such other
places as may be agreed upon.
This discussion to be between our cam
dldate for states attorney, VIM. McEniry.
and your candidate, Patrick O'Mara, the
time to be arranged by the respective
county committees.
GEO. W. VINToN,
Chairman Democratic County Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

TRANSFERS.
2S-Benj McDivitt to William Allen.
lot 25, block 8. Healys subdivision, 80,
IS, 1w, $500.
VIM Young by master, to Marion "
CLANCY Young. lot l, William Young's
subdivision, Milan, $7.6O4 25.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

The children Of the late Mrs. There's
Hartz wish to return thanks to kind
friends and neighbors who rendered them
aid and sympathy in the hour Of their re.
cent bereavement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

A woman dentist in Philadelphia is ie-
ported to have practice of S11 900 q
year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

Starch grows sticky-conmon powders
have vulgar glare. Pozzoni's is the only
complexion powder fit for use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

A New York street merchants sign
roads s.Lemenaid."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

Ok Fer CENT Loans
By the Rock Island Building association
Tuesday. Oct. 2. 1888.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-01

No. 1712 Second ave-, Rock Isl,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
LAUNCHED AND AFLOAT.

The Rochester Union refers to families in that city "who are raising girls for the export trade, meaning girls who are ex= pected to one day marry wealth and tltle There are thousand blanks to ore prize in that sort of lottery.
 Pleasant Hopkins of Qenango Valley Pa, predicts that between the 12tn and 10th ot July this year the thermometer will rlse to 115 degrees and the fields will be so parched that thousands of cattle will per ish Pleasant has been predicting for twenty years, but hasn't struck 1t yet.
 Ingalls, wrote to veteran at Columbus, O., the other day that he hoped the repub- ican party would be wise enough to nom mate a Union soldier for the presidency. He doubted if this would be done, how ever, and took a cut at Sherman i'll this fashion: ''Some prominent candidates are very busy at work to secure the nomina- ton by delegates from the southern states which cannot east an electoral vote fo1 any republican. As long as any candidate is not selected by the delegates from those states who must elect him, the result will be doutt tful."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
A Mystery of the Mississippi.

There is another boat that frequents the river, chiefly in the autumn. It is rude cabin or hut built upon scow; stovepipe projects from the roof; long sweeps from bow and stern direct it's course. It floats idly with the current The people on the river call these house boats. River children, when they first see Noah's ark, call it a house boat. Who are the denizens of these hybrid crafts Whither are they bound? What the object of their voyagess In the south they may know these things. Up here they are of the mys- teries of the river. In September they begin their exodus; sometimes four or five are in sight at once, until the frozen river stops their procession. n.-Globe-Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
N. H. < H. Railroad Time Table,

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: New fcrk-53o s.s6, 1o-5i a. m: 2.4s. 7.sl p. m. sunday. E. -lJ p. m.
 Return ,. s. a m; l. I, 535 m. New Havcn-o.S0. S.a6. I0.s4 a. m: 4a -sI r- Return. siS. 9-Ss a. m, l. 30 5.4t Ts0 nm Br1dgep9rt-53o s.si. lc.oi a. m; s.as. 7sl. Sum day, 1. l5 r. m.
 Return s-l5. 9..s6 a. m: a3I s46 ss m m Sunday. S.5o a. m. Ansonia-530 s.26. I0s4 n m ssa rsr r, Sunday, i.l5 D. m f ' Return. S.5I. lc.s3 a. m: 3seS 6 a5 S Is n ,n Sunday, s26 a. m. Watertown-650. Ss3 II -sa a m f ro e m -os, m: Saturday. 9.I5 p. m. Return 6.;1. ..so. l0-l5 a. m.: 2.OS 525 G. ss. p. m- saturday. soc D. nl- Thomastop-s4s. HE a. m.; 3.57. 7.IO D. m; Sun, day. 9lO a. m.
 Return. 7.as, lo.a7 a- m.; s.l3. s57 ID. m, . Sunday, 350 D. h. Torrington-slS, ll.l7 a. m; s-S7. 7.Io r m; sum day, a.l0 a. m
 Return. 7.34. l0O4 a. m; l.ss. 6as D. m Sunday. 3-26 p. m- Wmsted-siS. lI.l9 a. m.; s.57. 7.Io p. m; Sunday S.lO a. m.
 Return, 7.ls, Q io a. m; I.sc. 6.IO r. m; Sun day. 800 T. h. O. NJ. SHEPARD, General Sup.t
 CT HAMPSTEAD. General Pass. Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
THE GATES UNCLASPED.

Tho gates unclasped, the gold aisle ope'd to her, She entered trembling, with her white robe
 drawn
 Across her shoulders, for the winds of fear Swept OCT the pallor of the maiden dawn. With faltering steps, she slowly passed her on, And as she went hand outsped to rest glowing cluster of warm roses red Above the drapery crossed upon her breast. In vestal robes wine roses oa her breast, She onward sped, when To, upon her way 4 sudden light burst, brilliant till with hands Beclasped before her eyes the dazzling ray Sha hid, yet blazed it stronger still Her yelled eyes, plain caught the high, white
 light,
 Wren To, a darkness swept, she glanced aloft, Still the aisle she stayed but it was-night Pald she stood, in shadowy robes of whte All marble-still; the roses red had paled, They could not live in gloom, and so in dust they From the proud heights, so late their fragrance
 scaled
 Bertha May Ivory in Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
Costumes of Greek Woman.

Though the Greek women in the towns have almost entirely discarded their picturesque national costumes, they are still worn in the country. In some districts these costumes bear great resemblance to those of the Bull garians, though without their gaudiness of color; in others they consist generally of {. skirt of brightly striped stuff, and an en- broi'crcd cloth jacket, while for out-of- door wear fer lined pelisse is added The hair is braidcd into numerous tresses, and sur- mountc,l by a small red cap decorated with gold and silver coins similar to those worn as q necl.iace.-Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1888.
National Democratic Convention.

The national democratic committee hay ing met in the city of Washington on the 22d day of February, 1888, has appointed Tuesday, the 9th day of June next at noon as the time chosen and the city of St Louis as the place of holding the national demo- cratic convention.
 Each state is entitled to representation therein equal to double the number of it's senators and representatives in the con- gross of the United States. The Demo- crats of each organized territory and the District of Columbia are invited to send two delegates, subject to the decision of the convention as to their admission. All Democratic conservative citizens of the United States, irrespective of past political associations and differences, who can unite with us in the effort for pure, economi- cal and constitutional government, are cor dially invited to join in sending delegates to the convention.
 WILLIAM H. BARNUM.
 FREDERICK o. PIERCE Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04

The sultan of Morocco takes great pleasure in the short line of railroad presented to him by the king or the Belgians It is his majesty's great delight to climb into the sa- loon car and whisk around the palace grounds, while his dutiful subjects gaze in wonder upon the strange conveyance.
 George Golop, of Strode, Dorsetshire, England, is about to celebrate his 9Sth birth day with great festivity. He is a representa- tive of d very ancient family in the west of England, and succeeded to it's estates in 17S2 He is doubtless the doyen of the English squirearchy, and when nearly 80 was the father of twins.
 The actress Lotta attributes her youthful spirits in great part to her invariable habit of taking a nap between and every after noon. She usually rises at 9 o'clock, and, nc matter how busy she may be or how mucf there is to do during the day, she always manages to set aside three hours for the GUS tOmary sleep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-04
Disposal of Sewage.

From time to time some local quid nuno rushes into print with the advice that Chi cago should follow the foreign practice, and instead of seeking to dispose of her sewage by water carriage should utilize it for fertil- izing purposes, ''as they do in England and France" Such wiseacres may be interested to learn that a steamship costing nearly $16,000 has been constructed to carry LOGO tons at each voyage of the solid residuum of the London sewage out to the North sea from the Barking creek sewage works. Four or five more such ships will be required to deal with the entire quantity. ty.-Chicago News.