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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02

able sermon Oh Easter and its great inns
portauce in the church.
A large number from this city attended
the services morning and evening at
Trinity church, Davenport, where the
famous choir of this city presented an
elaborate musical programme. Last
evening large class was confirmed by
Bishop Perry.
THE TEMPLARs' SERVICE.
The annual Sir Knights Easter service
under the auspices of the Knights Temp
lar of Davenport and Rock Island, was
held at Trinity church, this city, at .
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Though
admission had been limited to tn ose hold
ing invitations, the church was crowded
to overlooking. The Sir knights OF
Everts commandery, No. lS, accompany
ing ST. Simon, of Cyrene commsndery of
DAVENPORT, marched from the asylum in
this city at to the church, the Sir
Knights appearing in complete regalia.
The pews on the middle aisle about half
way up were reserved for the order,
there being about 150 Knights present.
The services were conducted by Rev. X.
f. Sweet, rector of the church, who is
also prelale of the commandery
The impressive order of service
was the evening prayer OF the
church for Easter day as found in the
book of common prayer. RI. Rev W. 5.
Perry. bishop of the Episcopal diocese OF
Iowa and Rev. Il. l.. Downing of the
of Davenport, were in the
The sermon was preached by |
Rev. II. +. Sweet, and it was most able |
and interesting discourse descriptive of
the relations of the church and the order
Of Knights Templar, the one being built
upon the other The sermon was hstor-
ical both to the origin and Importance of
the Easter festival and the foundation of
which was founded Mr..
Sweet said, at the sepulchre of Christ, the
first oath being to guard the Savour's
.omb at the point of the sword. 1t was
necessary. Mr.. Sweet said. that a man
should be commitment of christian
church before he could be Sir Knight,
he prime duty of the order being to de-
lend the church even to the point of the
sword.
Bishop Perry read the concluding SER
vices and pronounced the benediction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02

A new time card went into effect on
the c., M. & ST. p. Sunday, but it does
not alter the arrival and departure OF
trains at the Rock Island end.
Conductors Cummings. Tilton and Nc.
Many, of the c., NJ. & St. P, have been
ordered to Chicago to do switchmens
duty until the present strike is settled,
and the great Fuller Is running between
Milwaukee and Boloit temporarily.
Several freight cars were ditchel be-
tween Fenton and Denrock on the c., b .
81 Q. this morning, thus delaying the Sa-
wanna train--due here at 7:35-several
house. The st. Louis train was held at
Barstow several hours for connections,
but finally went on without the Savanna
passengers, who are back of the wreck
Grand Master Sargent. of the Brothers
hood of Firemen, did not visit Rock Isl
and as he had expected, but instead has
sent the money due the strikers by ex.
press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
Sundays Fire.

The alarm of fire at o'clock yesterday
morning was caused by the discovery of
flames in the roof of the old Shamrock
house. one of the landmarks of the coun-
ty, on the west side of Twenty first street
between Second and Third avenues. The
fire department responded promptly and
drenched the building, subduing the
flames in short order. The fire caught
from defective flue about the middle of
the house. The building is owned by
Mrs. Broderick. whose loss is $500. The
property was insured for $1,000 in J.
Ed Loosloy's agency and the Under.
writer's, of New York. Four families
occupied the house, John Fahey being
the heaviest loser from breakage and de.
struction of furniture.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
VOTE IT STRAIGHT.
The Democratic city and Township
Tick ct to be Elected Tomorrow.

When you go TO the polls to cast your
ballot tomorrow ask for the straight
democratic ticket and vote no other. The
democracy is particularly fortunate in its
choice of candidates this year.
For super visor see that the ticket bears
the name of Marion Wyrick; for assistant
supervisors, Henry Burgower, j, II, Lid
ders, John NJ. Sullivan and George Jones,
For collector, see that your ticket
bears the name of James T. Dixon.
For assessor the name of John Barge
should appear.
For aldermen, the candidates to be
voted for are Chas. Strupp in the First
ward, NJ. f. O'Reilly in the Second. G.
w. Negus in the Third. Matthias Schnell
in the Fourth, j, r.. Johnston in the
Fifth, c. H. Church in the Sixth and
Edwin Ward in the Seventh.
If every democrat will do his duty and
vote none other than this ticket, every
man upon it will be elected. Let no "en-
tanging alliances" influence your action
tomorrow. Don't compromise your pos
llical affiliations or your interest in pub-
lie welfare for anything. There will be
lots OF CROOKED business" done by the &.
o. Especially in the Fifth ward, where
a third candidate has been placed in the
field with view of defeating demo.
cratic nominee. The democracy should |
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
LabOr's Preference.

The union labor caucus in the First
ward Saturday night was presided over
by John Gardner, William Riley was Sec
rotary. 1t was unanimously determined
to endorse Chas. Strupp, the democratic
nominee for alderman. John Gardner
was elected chairman for the ensuing
year.
In the Second ward labor caucus Sat-
urday night, Chas. E. johnson was
chairman and John Grotegut secretary. 1t
was, after discussion of the situation, de
cided to endorse nobody for alderman,
but to leave everybody free to vote as he
pleases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02

MIR. Nicholas Holman. an employe of
Weyerhaeuser s. Denkman's mill, died at
one o'clock last light from Inflammation of
the bowels, after an illness of five days.
He was about 40 years of age, and leaves
a wife and six children. He was a mems
Der of st. Johns branch of the Western
Catholic union, which society will have
charge of the funeral obsequies which
occurs from his late residence on Fifth
street and Eighth avenue at $50 to-
morrow morrow,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
WONDERFUL SUCCESS
DIR. McKANN'S
Irish Cough Syrup!

LIZ January
find
as want much Direct above and oblige
NJ.
January
7.
Sir use Dr. McKannt Irish family find
Yours respectfully w.
ISLAND
I. THOMAS
DR.
P.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
Six Per Cent Loans

Blk Per Cent Loans
BY the Rock Island Building Association
Tuesday, April 3, 1898.
E. II. GUYER, secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02

Peculiar in medical merit and wonders
full cures-Hood's Sarsaparilla. Now is
the time to take it, for now it will do the
most good.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02
THE MILAN DEMOCRACY.
The Popular Supervisor Heads the
Ticket in the Suburban Town.

Ticket Ia the suburban Town.
MILAN, April 2.--The democrat caucus
Saturday evening for the purpose of
nominating candidates for township otll>
ces was largely attended. The meeting
was an harmonious one aud the ticket is
exceptionally strong. Mr.. G. q. Hart
man was unanimously made the choice,
and was nominated for supervisor by &C
clamaton. Mr.. Hartman has the past
two years made a very efficient member
on the board of supervisors. Our town
ship finance matters in the way of eX-
penses was a terrible source of annoyance
to our tax payers. Under republican
rule the tax payers had the total sum Of
expenses to look over in 1894 OF S761 AS,
During Mr.. Hartman's first year it was
reduced to $47S 81. and last year it was
reduced $50 to $50 or more, besides con
vincing the board to help out our town
ship in building bridge across Mil
creek, so our tax payers are enjoying
about $1,000, which was voted by the
board through Mr.. Hartman's persistent
effort, and which every person in the
township is aware they would have to
pay. as the bridge was needed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-02

During the month of March, Magis-
trate Bennett collected SIS in fines and
$11.35 in police fees, total $685..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Lodges.
GREAT BEND LODGE, NO. IS, A. p. A. NJ
Meets every second AID fourth Friday evening in
eaeh ,menth. q. J. H1cAA1De, ". n.
II. CA1AwAY, 8ee'y.
Mt. NEBO Chapter, No s.. B. A. M, meets first
aad third Fridsys Of each month. E. Z. Moss,
Oh. Riehsrd1, II. p
Secretary.
6r ONER Commandery, Z. T. meets drst and third
TuoeAays Of eaeh month. G. +. Culver, p. G.
II. OaHaway. Rec.
VALLEY LODGE, NO. IS, I. o. o. F.--Meets every
WI oDELL, n. g.
CHAs. HEp4Es, ;6ee'y.
ZARAH ENCAAPMENT, NO. 86--1eets every
second and fourth Monday evening.
" Z CoAxxe. Sec'y.
CLARA BARTON REBECCA DR0REE LODGE
NO.-.-Aeets every hrst and third Tuesdsy
Mas. MMHn, n. q
Mn. q THArcHox, See,y
PAP THOMAS POST, NO. 81, q. A. R-Neeta
every hrst and third Saturday st @. A. +. Hall.
J. W. Clark, Post Commander.
Ira D. RFousher, Adjutant.
WOODLAND LODGE Ne. 81 K. Of P.-Meetu
Thursday Of each week.
3. G. Kent, K. Of r. s.
GREAT BEND DIVISION No 81 q. r. K. Of p.
meets Wednesday night Of each week.
3 ( CsA4nAE. g Z: C.
Benny. 8. Z. B.
A. O. U. w.-Meets At Odd Fellows Hali every FIJI
day evening.
A. J. Buekland. Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Pawnee Reck.

Pawnee Reck.
From the Leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Pullman and Clar
ence Spencer left Thursday evening
fora VISIT In Iowa.
Now we will have . chance to sex
how the republicans oonstrue the civi
service reform law.
Mr.. Bryson, who lives near Dundee
will move to Hoisington. where he ha.
employment for the winter.
It is getting to be close picking 70,
the editors. No thief can rob the az
erage western editor without getting
in debt. e
Wheat is looking 6ne. The rain snd
snow in October, followed by warm
weather, gave it good start, and the
damp weather Of this week has added
to its growth.
Will King and wife will leave next
week for Cleveland, Ohio, where they
will make their future home. Will
has sold his business here to his father
and his residence property to Tom
.Jamison.
On Tuesday night, while the great
busy world was intent on election re.
turns, little wingless angel came to
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Oneal,
bringing with her joy and happiness.
Mother and daughter doing well.
A crowd of Larned toughs came
down in buggies last Sunday and sue
ceeded in making asses of themselves
and disgusting every decent person.
The crowd consisted of six couples Of
gentlemen % and ladies CD and they
evidently thought they could come
down andsparalyze the natives, but
they had to skip in hurry to avoid
arrest. It is said they belong to the
best families. The only thing which
deters us from publishing their names
is our inability to secure q full list.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The 80. Ms are getting up some
sort of q surprise to spring upon an
unsuspecting public.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Work ofthe very best class, turnet
out on short notice. At Haladay's ar
gallery. opposite postoffice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
01ty0fnoor-s.

City o3Ro0x-s.
Aayo1--A J Bueklann
City Ce9k-Wul 3. 6tokes
City Atts1ney-D n 8anta
City Rngineer, Chas Chanbeflin. -
City NaSlhal-J r Atxhayt -
Street CommisgjoneE-WP Conc
ooUNcxI6aN.
First Ward-W O Morrison, " 3 Harper
second WaYdHGeo. ] Spencer, G i Moses
Third Ward-F Caldwell, Geo n 4oees
Fourth Wafd-F B 6chustef, J B Deniels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Some one lost a great big chunk of
coal, almost as large as a hat, on For
est avenue one day last week. We
have not yet learned the name of the
unfortunate looser, but hope he is not
q poor man. The guilty wretch who
found the coal and carried it away is
known, and the minions of the law are
on his track.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The Cleveland and Thurman glee
club lost their glee somewhere, on the
9th, and have now thrown away thier
club.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The FIRE boys were out in uniform
Saturday afternoon, and made few
runs for practice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Pernin's Universal Photography,
simplest, most legible and rapid Of all
shorthands, complete in ten easy les
sons. Speed for practical work in
from three to FIVE months, according
to time devoted to study. Instruction
also given on the typewriter. Short
hand also taught by mail. For full
particulars, terms, etc., call at the
Central Normal College, or address
E. STEVENSON,
Great Bend, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The attendance at the normal col
lege is increasing rapidly, for tn
winter term.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

j. A. Bland has started q 10 cent
delivery wagon. See him for any kind
Of light hauling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Jack Morrison is home from Mis-
souri,, but he did not get here in time
to vote.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
Clarence CullfnRs.

Clarence Cuttings.
Prom Buckeye
Rev. Kionka left for Michigan last
Sunday evening.
Mr.. D. r. Jones was out from the
capital Tuesday.
Mrs. Brooks, of Neodesha, Kansas,
is the guest of r. Nelson.
The entire democratic ticket of this
township was elected. with no oppo.
sition.
Miss Caroline Strauss, of St. Louis,
Mo-, is the guest Of M. Jurgensen and
family.
The wheat prospects continue to i'm
prove every day, and the farmer
smiles accordingly.
Mr.. G. Jones, of Humphrey, Mo. j,
has been the guest of P. F. Cline for
a few days.
Mrs. w. Compton and Mre. An
drew Cell have been ON the sick list
for some time.
Never was community more pain
fully shocked than when Thomas Jur-
gensen's untimely death became
known. He was formerly Clarence
citizen, and greatly beloved by all who
knew him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15
Only $500
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Many suppose D8A0RRSTsS mOHTF1LY
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Buy school supplies at Harper's
book store; second hand books spe-
cialty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

The gobble of Tho big Thanksgiving
turkey can Be heard in che land, above
the roar Of iubilsnt republicans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

II. A. Cartwright, of olmitz. was
in the city Saturday, and joined the
ranks Of the DxaeoCRAr readers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Have Jon seen Allen and Heizers
election bet photos, They arr quite
amusisg-fo the republicins.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

Pay those bets, and look pleasant.
Lightning does not often strike twice
in the same place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15


3soe TIN .,
Published by w. JENNINGS DEMOREST, NEW YoRx !.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-15

J. r Asgabrite left On, Friday fol
San sBoenvsahlra, California, on Z
tour Of inspection. His family will
remain here for fhe present.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15


A case somewhat similar to one al
ready described was that of the
Heron" nugget, solid mass of gold
to the amount of 1.OOS ounces, which
was found at Flyers Creek, Victoria,
by two young men who had been only
three months in the colony. They
were offered $4,000 for it in Victoria,
but they preferred to bring it to En-
gland as a trophy. and there they sold
it for f4.OSO.
The Victoria nugget. as its name
suggests. was purchased by the Vic
torian Government for presentation to
Her Majesty. 1t was very pretty
specimen of $40 ounces. worth FL $50,
and was discovered at White Horse
Gully. Sandhurst Quite close to it,
and within foot of the surface, was
found the ''Descombe" nugget weigh
ing $50 ounces, which was also brought
to London and sold for f1,5OO.
Just as book should never be
judged by its cover, so mineral sub
stances should not be estimated by SUI
per6cial indications. A neglect of this
salutary precept was once very nearly
resulting in the loss of q valuable Vic
torian nugget. A big lump of quartz
was brought to the surface, and, as its
exterior aspect presented only slight
indications of the existence of gold. il
was at first believed to be valueless;
but as soon as themass was broken up,
there, imbedded in the qaartz, was q
beautiful nugget Of an oval shape
n 7
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
Why Watches Stop Running.

my watch is continually stopping;
will you tell me where the trouble is,
said gentleman to a matchmaker re-
Gently.
The matchmaker carefully examined
the time-piece and said: 1.-The trouble
is that it wants oiling."
"Oiling?"
Eyes, sir. Watches are oiled just
as the big engines of an ocean steamer
are. Every pivot or part is oiled.
Just enough is put in to grease the
part on which there is any friction.
Sometimes watch stops because there
is too much oil. Then dust collects; it
makes a greasy mess and clogs the
watch. We use the very best oil that
We can. 1t does not become sticky and
it is long while before it dries up.
Usually the oiling will last until the
watch requires cleaning again. Some
times. as in this case, the oil will dry;
then the watch will 60 irregularly. and
if not attended to at once will do much
damage by wearing out many of the
pivOts. Chicago Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
Indian Mounds in Iowa.

According to intelligence from that
State several Indian mounds were re-
Gently opened in the country around
Dubuque, "all seeming to confirm the
theory that these mounds contain the
relics Of a prehistoric race. differing
greatly from the American Indian, and
q vastly superior order Of intelligence
and civilization. Last week several
skeletons, in perfect state of preser.
walton. where taken from a mound q
mile from Dubuque. They have been
articulated and are now on exhibition.
They are of huge stature. Another
large mound, at Charles City. in Floyd
County, has also been explored. Here
the skeletons were in trench. instead
Of on the ground, and quantity OF
pottery, arrow-heads and stone inn
plements of peculiar design were also
found. The most curious relic was .
vase with a rim ornamented In the
same fashion as vases found in ancient
English mounds and described in the
report of the United States Bureau Of
Ethnology. That report states that
specimens of this kind are exceedingly
rare in this country. Further explor.r
dons are to be made"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
A SINGULAR MAN.

How He Won the Confidence of His Fell
low-Passengers.
On Baker street car the other day
a man who had taken car ticket from
his wallet dropped the leather on
the floor at his feet in trying to re-
place it in his pocket. Three or four
passengers saw the transaction. but
no one had said a word, when the
loser discovered his loss and started
up and sat down in disgust.
"Any thing wrong?" asked pas
senger.
Eyes: wallet is gone"
Probably picked out of your
pocket?"
mo. I guess not"
Don't you suspect some one in this
carp
''Oh, no. probably dropped it on
the street,
probably contained a hundred dol
lars, didn't it?'
NO"
''Much as fifty them"
'.No. l guess there was about a
dollar in il"
"But you will stand off your gas bill
and water tax and grocer on account
of it, of course?"
mo, sir; l shall pay every thing to-
day."
well, gosh-darn-to-gum, if you
amt mighty queer man, and here's
your wallet! Say, folks, let's present
him a token of our utter amazement."
And they bought him six car tickets
and offered to run him for mayor
Detroit Free Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
TWO LIVES.
KANSAS

We worked together. side by SIDE.
We planned our future glory SO.
Till Love called her. and, deeply tried,
The woman babe the artist 60.
strive alone and, lonely, find
That toll which once was pleasure sweet;
Yet choose the path. with steadfast mind,
Marked out before my willing feet
I Chamber up the heights alone,
How far they stretch what eye may see!
Men follow where my steps have gone:
Yes, men are glad TO follow me.
And she gave all her hope for this:
One little hearthfire bright to keep;
But for her goodman's nightly kiss,
Her baby TO sing soft to sleep.
And lam great; and she-is blest;
Life can not give II all to one:
To her. the quiet ways OF rest;
To me, the praise for deeds well done.
Ny woman's heart at times would give
For what she has all else beside.
Ter ardent soul, how can 1t live
Thus trammeled and be satisfied!
With children grouped around her knee;
A life surrendered to my art;
All that for her, all this for me
10 which has come the better part!
Ruth Hall, in Good Housekeeping.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-15
HOW IRON BREAKS.

ure in solid Woek.
Hundreds Of existing railway bridges
which carry twenty trains day with
perfect safety would break down
quickly under twenty trains per hour.
writes British civil engineer. This
was forced on my attention nearly twen-
ty years ago by the fracture of q number
of iron girders Of ordinary strength un-
der five-minute train service. SINH
larly, when in New York last year, I
noticed. in the case Of some hundreds of
girders on the elevated railway. that
the alternate thrust and pull on the
central diagonals from trains passing
every two or three minutes had devel-
oped a weakness which necessitated
the bars being replaced by stronger
ones. after very short service. Some
what the same thing had to be done
recently with bridge over the river
Trent. but the train service be-
ing small the life of the bars was
measured by years instead of months.
If ships were always among great
waves the number going to the bot
tom would be largely increased. It
appears natural enough to every one
that piece Of the toughest wire would
be quickly broken if bent backward
and forward to a sharp angle; but per-
haps only to locomotive and marine
engineers does it appear equally nat
ural that the same results would fol-
low in time. if the bending were so
small as to be quite imperceptible to
the eye. A locomotive crank axle
bends but one eighy-fourth of an
inch, a straight driving axle still
smaller amount under the heaviest
bending stresses to which they are
subject, and yet their life is limited.
During the year 1888 one iron axle
broke in running and one in fifteen
was removed in consequence of de-
fects. Taking iron and steel axles to-
gether, the number then in use on the
railways in the United Kingdom was
14,847, and of these GIL required re-
newal during the year. Similarly,
during the past three years no less
than 228 ocean steamers were disabled
by broken shafts, the average safe life
of which is said to be about three or
four years. Experience has proved
that a very moderate stress, alternat-
ing from tension to compression, if re-
peated about 0.OOO,0 900 times. will
cause fracture as surely as bending
to an angle only ten times.-Mschan-
ical NeUS.