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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
MANNERS ARE pEcAYlNo.
Gradual Decline of Social and Domestic
sweetness-The "MIssing Link"

| Gradual Decline OF social and Domestic
| Sweetness-The "MIssIng Link"
Higher education has something to do with
| the gradual decline in that social and domes-
| tic sweetness which is the outgrowth of the
performance Of loving little duties and at
| tentions one toward another The daughter
| has her school, her college, her post graduate
courses, her societies and her discussions of
| political economy and her ''aims," and no
longer relieves her mother of household cares
or places the slippers by the fire for her
father. The son has his night key, his own
set of companions and associates, is only seen
at meal times and not always then, and has
so many engagements that mother or sister
can rarely rely upon him as an escort, and
are often obliged to seek or accept the atten-
ton from strangers or mere acquaintance
which they do not find at home.
But this is not the worst Of Society young
men. Vanity and imbecility are fast rend-
ering them an indistinguishable race-nei-
Their divine, human nor respectable as brutes,
but a new species, possibly the missing
link" to be investigated and assigned place
by naturalists. A young dude recently made
it a condition of going to a party with his
sister that she should not "interducen any
ono He didn't want TO ''incwease" his list
of acquaintance; besides, he was "afwaid"
the collection" might be "mixed." This is
literally true.
Modern improvements, inventions and lux
urious appliances have done their share
toward Kidding us of tho humanities.
Nobody now wants to take any trouble" for
themselves or for other people, not even the
members of their own households. What Is
the use Of taking u message or carrying a
parcelt There is the telephone in the house
or Office and the messenger boy on the corner.
Memory is no longer cultivated in the direc
ton of performing thoughtful little acts, and
fails even in the service Of directing others
to attend to them. Personal solicitude per-
sonal sympathy is dying out for want of ex-
eicise, because every ono is too busy to moro
than write note or send n bouquet of
flowers, and even the illness of our nearest
and dearest is turned over to the ''trainedn
nurse and doctor, and the busy nothingness
of our lives goes on as befOre-J9uuy Juno
in New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
A DAY IN WINTER.

How could one live through a day like this,
sweetl we're one not with his books or in lover
/ am both; am happy; with that dear bliss
OF lovers who have no faith 10 prove,
OF readers who have no task for needing,
But read from the sheer sweet love Of reading.
The sun is dead, and the clouds hang low,
And the winds are weeping dirge. What though
My life is full; in my heart know
IT'S only distance keopeth the kiss
On thy lips from mine,
On my lips from thine;
No task to learn, no faith 10 prove
oh, how could one live through day like this,
Sweet were one not with his books or in lover
-Orelia Key Bell in The Century.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
ENTHUSIASTIC MUSCATINE
Welcoming the New Road with Open
Arins---A Director ChOsen---COl.
cWhorter speaks.

Welcoming the New Road with Open
Arns---A Director ChOsen---Col
McWhOrter speaks.
The Muscatine Business Mems associa-
ton has had an enthusiastic meeting over
Col. McWhorter's proposed road in which
Rock Island is likewise very much inter-
ested. Col McWhorter appeared hesore
the association and gave much informa-
ton cr""A--;ng the project. 1t is. he
sad, to be trunk line from Chicago to
Omaha with branch to Kansas City.
Originally the company had a charter and
organization which provided that the
road should cross the river in Mercer
county. but it was found necessary
to reorganize it so that the crossing could
be made in Rock Island county Some
Of the old directors had retired and 9th.
ers had taken their places. but most of
the active men remained in the organiza-
tion. The company is now known as the
Chicago & California. The colonel said
the immediate object of his visit there
was to secure the appointment of resi>
dent director. as had been done 10 Moline
and Rock Island. He handed letter to
Secretary Narvis which he read, from
the well known railroad contractor, Mr..
S. E. Walker. who had built five hundred
miles of the Northern Pacific line, and
who from a knowledge of this line said it
was feasible and would pass through Il
rich country and could be built and
equipped for 100000 per mile, and that
he (WalkeD could command the money
and means with the bonds of the compa-
ny TO complete the road, beginning in
March or April, by the 18th Of November
next,
Col McWhOrter said he had conferred
with the people of Davenport and found
them unwilling to give any aid; on the
contrary, they wanted to sell to him their
ID. Il |. ID. line and their bridge charter
but he was not in the market buying side
lines and was engaged in the construcN
ton of main line and could not, there :
fore, entertain their proposition. He told
them, however, that they could build
their road and bridge and he could take
them into Chicago on his line from Rock
Island. lie said the Moline and Rock
Island people seemed favorable to the
plan of having the road cross the river at
Muscatine, and that was the present
plan. The right of way between the
river and Chicago had been nearly all Sc
cured and active work could commence
soon. But little had as yet been done in
planning the route from the Mississippi
to Omaha Col. McWhorter said the
Kansas City connection with the main
line to Omaha was to be made from
MuscstIne by way of Wapello to Mt.
Pleasant. from which place the road is
already under contract to Kansas City,
under the supervision OF Col. Thompson,
of Aledo, III.
On motion it was resolved that it was
the sense of the meeting that Hon, s G.
Stein be made director of this road for
Muscatine, and Mr.. Stein was chosen by
acclamaton.
Mayor Gobble was called on for re
marks He believed Colonel McWhorter
was in earnest, for he had been with him
considerably and knew he was putting in
lots of time and money, out of his own
would do this unless be meant business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co, Iowa, tolls the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched for
by the residents of the town; II am 70
years old, have been troubled with kid,
ney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now l am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
housework, I owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth, and
removed completely all disease and pain. "
Try bottle, SOC. and ST. at Hartz IL
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

The small towns and villages of Califor-
mia will in a few years, be beautiful and at
tractive, owing to the improvements now
going on. In nearly all of them improve
ment societies are organized These socie-
ties are continually opening up broad ave-
nues, building fine roads out into the country,
introducing the best water and lighting 81 s.
TENS available and doing all that can be
done to popularize the ideas of aesthetic art
and beauty. This is step in the right
direction and will do much to attract the
best class of people into the state.-San
Francisco Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

American lin Canada)-As l was coming
along the street saw Mr.. De Thief, the great
American embezzler, being taken to the
police station.
Canadian-Yes Mr.. De Thief is a very
valuable addition to our society as he spends
his money freely, but he must learn to obey
,ur laws even if he is rich and generous
"IGhl What has he been doingH
Driving faster than walk on Sunday
Omaha World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

One way to worship Buddha in the temple
of Kiota, Japan, is to chew prayer paper
and when soft throw it in the form Of pei
let at the god through a wire screen. If it
goes through and sticks on the god the prayer
will be answered; if it hits on the screen it is
no good. The American school boy, who can
hit mark on the ceiling every time with a
paper ball would never miss having his
prayer answered in the temple at Kiota; nor
would it be SO difficult to persuade him to
"engage in prayer in that country. The
god would have to hump himself to answer
all the pray s.--Norristown Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
who VIII do the sitting.

Phil. Miller is laying his wires for the
republican nomination for coroner. The
ARGUS has alluded to Millers ambition
in this direction heretofore. but it may
now be given as an absolute fact. Miller
is as shrewd as a fox, but it is very
grave question if portion of the public
doesn't sit on Miller before he gets a
chance to sit on any of the public in
an official capacity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

What pure air is to an unhealthy local
ity, what spring cleaning is to neat
housekeeper, so is Hoods Sarsaparlla to
everybody, at this season. The body
needs to be thoroughly renovated, the
blood purified and vitalized. the germs of
disease destroyed. Scrofula, Salt Rheum
and all other blood disorders are cured by
Hoods Sarsaparila, the most popular
and successful spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY r. R. Co.,
DIvI.foN FREIGHT OFFICE,
Rock ISLAND, March 8, 1,SS.
The G., B. IL Q. will, tomorrow, (Tues>
day, March, 81 receive all freight, car
loads and less, destined to stations on the
line of the c., B. & @, Chicago, s.
Iowa, Hannibal & st. Joseph. st. Louis,
Keokuk & Northwestern, Chicago, Bur-
lington & Kansas City, Burlington &
Western, Burlington & Northwestern.
Humeston 81 Shenandoah, Kansas City,
st. Joseph e Council Bluffs and Chicago,
Burlington II Northwestern railroads.
We expect to make reasonably prompt
delivery, though our time may not be to
good as formerly, and hope very soon to
be able TO forward and promptly deliver
freight for all points on our own lines
and connections.
Fl. d. MACK. D. F. A.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Dairyman-Got any dairy farms for rent1
Agent-No, but have few acres which
might do for one
"Grass on itY'
mo, nothing but clay"
"Humph! Hasn't it ever been cultivatedp'
"No; it used to be a brickyard,"
"What is there on it, anything at allF'
at has never failing spring"
"I'll take it."--Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

lawyer wouldn't believe Blinks undei
oath In the witness box tho other day h
admitted that he rode in the street cars al
the most crowded hours, generally had IL
stand up, and got his ears, toes and finger
frozen in them every winter, and yet he
swore that he had no prejudice against the
street car company.
Well Posted Citizen-Oh, that's all right
Blinbs is one of the stockholders. Omaha
World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

The average length or life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
90 cents and 81, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

"Have you Strawberries" he asked.
"Yes,n said tho5dealer, with shudder. He
had invested his ali in the mad speculation
and two pint and two half pint baskets.
"Ge me one, please; that red berry on top,
if you will. It's my little girls birthday,
and promised her something choice" And
he laid down shining piece of gold.-New
York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
Liberal.

"What do you want3" he inquired of the
man who held the subscription book.
Zone dollar"
"And what for{"
ITO bury policeman
The sport fished out a S. bill and handed it
to the man.
BURY five, =" he said.-Chicago News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Leigh screens of Turkish red calico or I'M
bleached muslin, scantily frilled on to I'M
painted wooden frames, are most useful in
the sick room, either to prevent draughts or
moderate the heat of an open fire, which
should always burn there if possible, as the
most efficient ventilator yet devised.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

There is a place TO love can reach,
There is time no voice can teach,
There lie a chain no power can break,
Ihnr 70 L. q alnnn M annnl can wax.

IHVTU Is u EIVtP no eUIII CaII VIM
Sooner or later that time will arrive
that place will wait for your coming, thai
chain must bind you in helpless death
that sleep must fall on your senses. But
thousands every year go ultimately TO
their fate, and thousands more lengthen
out their days by heedful. timely care.
For the failing strength, the weakening
organs. the wasting blood. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is a wonderful
restorative and prolonger of strength
and life. 1t purifies the blood and invig-
CRATES the system, thereby terrifying it
against disease. OF druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Miss Clara-Young Mr.. Sampson paid me
such a pleasant compliment last evening,
Ethel.
Miss Ethel-Oh, did hel
Miss Clsra-I'es; was complaining about
being compelled to do some shopping in that
dreadful rain storm yesterday. He thought
must have found it delightful because it
was such fine weather for ducks. He has
such a delicate way of putting things.-The
EDDch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
LOCAL NOTICES.

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 & Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1894 Second avenue. Special atten
tion paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Time tried aud true is Dr. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds
Group, whopping cough, influenza, broni>
chitls, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childS
rem. Price, so cents and 81, of drug
gists,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
EIihu washburne, ST.. and Jr.

Elihu b. Washburne, Jr., who was called
home by the death Of his distinguished father
from the college he had been attending ut
Kingston, N. Y, told this anecdote of him to
n friend at the Coleman house, New York:
The eX-minister was entirely lacking ia ap-
probation of American humor. From the
time he was rocked in the old oak cradle at
Livermore he saw the sterner side of life, and
failed with the most favorable surroundings
to appreciate Yankee fun. Last summer
Elihu, Jr., spent some weeks with his father
at the old homestead in Maine. During the
collegiate year the young man had not failed
to draw on his father for funds. As the old
gentleman was sitting and reading and medi-
tating perhaps on the proneness of youth to
make money fly upward, like the sparks,
Elihu, Jr, passed by in the hall singing in a
10 baritone:
The fifteen dollars
In my inside pocket,
whereat the elder lost no time in answering,
in the same strain, but with a slightly sar-
castle intonation:
Since when, Elihu,
Since wheng
Chicago Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
For Sale.

Mrs. J. z. Mott offers her residence
property. corner Fourth avenue and
Eleventh street, for sale at bargain.
Enquire on the premises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

An oyster. the shell of which me assured
ten by twelve inches, was recently seen
in Baltimore. 1t weighed five pounds
and one half ounces.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

The ostrich farms at Los Angeles have
been quite as remunerative as a show for
curious sight>seers as from the sale of
feathers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

A New York man recently sold his wife
to a neighbor for dollar. Some men
take delight in swindhng their neighbors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Jones-Look at Brown over there i'll the
corner.
Smith-Yes; buried in thought.
Jones-Mighty shallow grave, amt it,
Washington Critic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

ALI pale shades of green, from reseda
to sage, will be in high favor for Easter
bonnets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

The wood-dove's coo is the pipe oil
peace.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Pennsylvania man has a sheep that
the other day gave birth to four lambs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
WILLIAM ii. WADE,

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Solcitor in Chancery
Hand Notary Phbc: Collections promptly at
tended to; flee in Col. Curtis office second avo'
me and Eighteenth street. feb 13-dw6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05
BUSINESS CARDS.
VIM. McENIRY.

ATTORNEY AT LAW-Loans money on govd
Asecurity. makes collections; Reference, Mitch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

K. ID. W. HOLMES, Agent,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-05

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island at 6:OC
a. m. and z 80 p. M; arrive at2:05 q. m nd 3:2t
D..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17
OTTAWA ILL, SATURDAY, MARCH
Tho Graat 80 DAY Sale

Iu0 ur0ot ~ Lay Shlo
At H. j. Gillen's has been thus far great
success and has made things lively In all
departments of the house, for all depart
ments have been filed with the spring
goods.
In dry goods the sales have been the
largest the house has ever known at this
season of the year; for customers have not
been slow to find out where they can get
the greatest bargain for the least money.
But the sale runs through the whole
house double dry good house, carpet de.
parrment, grocery house and boot and shoe
room.
AS a sample of boot and shoe prices We
saw most elegant lady's warranted $3
goat and So kid which Is selling at $3.50
aud which would be cheap at 80 elsewhere
and other goods in proportion. We might
add, in parenthesis that this boot and shoe
house is unquestionably one of the best in
the city and contains the finest goods made
at much less than regular" prices
The carpet stock Is all opened and is
superb. 1t is truly an elegant stock, and
contains all new and many private patterns
In almost all fine goods. Prices are low
and the assortment is complete. If you
are looking for the best, the best medium
and the best low priced goods at bargain,
you will surely call here. Remember, the
special 80 days sale is on, and prices are
made to sell goods rapidly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17
New Bridge,


workmen from the state yards at Lock
port, began tearing away the old camel
backed, knock-kneed bridge over the side
out on Lafay street, on Monday morning
and now oil that is left of the one remaining
high wooden bridges has passed, pier and
all, into the dim misty vale Of oblivion,
without even Q sigh to mark interest in its
departure. 1t will be superseded by q loW
swing bridge, the pier of which will be laid
rs soon as the ice melts in the cut. This
will give the city six swing bridges, which
with the two over the Fox, and the magnifi
cent Illinois River bridge, gives us ample
facilities for business as well as adding
beauty and symmetry to the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17

More new carpets were received at j. 4
Scott II Co.'S yesterday.
You ought to see the beautiful new win
dow shades at J . Z. Scott 4 Co.'S, price soc
Five Button new kid gloves, in all shades
heavy stitched backs, well worth $l,OO, are
only worth 6Sc, at j. Z. Scott Il Co.'S.
j. +. Scott j. Co. are selling surah silks ~
inches wide, all new shades and tints at 471l
cents. Morie silk, new spring shades, Soc.
The Millinery department Of J. +. Scott 4
Co.'S, has received the new spring stock, and
all hands are busy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17

Frank q. Allen. who has been studying
law In the Office of Clarence Griggs for
some months back, went to Chicago last
Friday and succeeded in passing the
examination for admission TO the bar. Mr.
and Mrs. Allen have for some time past
been very pleasant addition to the social
circles here, and Mr.. Allen has shown
himself man of decided ability In the
law. He brings to the practice . business
experience of several years with the
Moline Plow Co., and later as manager of
the Moline-Milburne Stoddard Company,
at Omaha, the latter company wholesale
wagon and agricultural house doing bust.
ness in Nebraska, Iowa, etc. Mr.. Allen
starts out with an unusual mental equip
ment for the practice of the law, and those
who know him predict brilliant future.
He expects to remain In Ottawa-Ottard
Timer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17
Can Accom- moda.e You,

Can Accommodate You.
Yes" said Sam Bradford, as he sur
veyed the hallowed precincts Of Beach Eel.
lows old coal Office. :" | bought it out. and
fit doesn't erase the specks of anything
in the coal Office line hereabouts, I'll masti
cate three tons of steel rails!
Sam spoke earnestly. But seriously, his
present quarters are the finest in the city
The situation, corner Walnut and Main,
along the Q Cracks, is all that could be de-
sired, while the interior fittings Of the office
would drive Wall street broker Wild with
envy. Everything is clean, new and bright,
and when lady calls for cosl, Sam will
seat her in one Of his upholstered chairs
and entertain her with extracts from Hsr.
per's and the Century. Same telephone 81
before, and same accommodations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17

PRIEsT.-Father Conaty, of Nottingham
Eng, has feen stationed at St. COLUMBIA, to
succeed Father Moore, who goes to Florida.
CrsHISG.-Mr. Thos 7. +. Cushing, of
Lansing, Mich, and cousin OF our town
man, VI. A. Gushing, is the guest of the lais
ter. Twenty years had elapsed since they
last met. Together they visited Princeton
this week, where Mr.. ". A. Cushing has a
soI residing
LEc.-Rev Samuel X. Hedges, Of Dwight,
who lectured at st. COLUMBIA on last wednes-
day night. will lecture here at the same
church on Wednesday evening next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17

The Michigan University Glee Club
which occupied the Opera House here last
year, will give one of their fine concerts
at the Congregational church on Monday
evening, March 26th. appearing with very
large chorus, In which all quartettes and
soloists take part. The quartettes and solo
lists are all first. class vocalists, and accom-
panied by Clark, the remarkable whistler,
they form one of the finest concert com pa.
nies In this country. The programme con.
sists chiefly of college songs and the usual
warbling and whistling give variety to
the entertainment which is very pleasing.
Tickets en- sale at Simon's music store.
Price 80 cents