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A time came when this training was
worth small salary. He found himself
with an invalid wife, boy OF three years,
and hand 30 badly injured that he ives
obliged to charge his employment some
thing suited to his altered circumstances
was not SO quickly or easily found-but
the man who had washed dishes had
other resources.
He did not, as well meaning friends
advised, give up his home and waste his
substance on hired nurses and boarding
houses.
Through whole discouraging year of
waiting he nursed the sick wife, cooked
for the small family, and kept the house
bright and tidy, with an occasional days
help. When the right position was Of
fered at last, and the housekeeping fell
again into natural channels, it was evil
dent that man could assist his own fam
lily without loss of dignity, and at the
same time avoid the discomfort, and per-
haps debt, caused by additional cares
while the real caretaker was unable to
meet them.
In partnership each member Of the
firm should be able to perform or at least
direct the others work; and there is no
reason why man should not understand
some of the details of housekeeping, or
woman learn to drive nail straight and
use saw il necessary Louis Hall in
Mag Wide Aacdke.
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ANSWERS in two weeks.)
ANSWERS.
HOW TO SELECT A WIFE.

Good health, good morals, good sense and
good temper, are the four essentials for a
good wife. These are the indispensables.
After them come the minor advantages of
good looks, accomplishments, family posi-
ton, etc. With the first four, married life
will be comfortable and happy. Lacking
either, it will be in more or less degree a
failure. Upon good health depends largely
good temper and good looks, and to some
extent good sense also, as the best mind
must be affected more or less by the weak
nesses and whims attendant on frail health.
Young man, if your wife is falling into a
state of invalidism, first of all things try to
restore her health If she is troubled with
debllitating female weaknesses, buy DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t will cure
her.
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Thayer's Over The River.

over THE RIVER or, Pleasant Walks into the VAL
~ lev of Shadows Beyond Book of Consolation for the
Sick Dying and the Bereaved By Rev T. r. mayer D. D.
limo. 272 pages Gilt Edges, $125 Plain, Sl.Oo.
Over the River classic Unversaist erature
fulfilled its mission of comfort in many homes
author present the subject OF eah It's
light for the consideration OF the tnougntu
satisfactory
than prevail generally among volume divided
parts the Sick Revelations for the Dying
and Consultations tender and cheering
while irradated with the faith OF our church, is not
controversial 1t will comfort all VINO
consolng truth that all evil has sunny
side joy and the only the
vestibule to the temple of immortal life.
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SPLENDID OPPORTUNITIES.

The country reached by the lines of
the great Chicago and Northwestern
Railway system offers exceptional in
ducements to persons of moderate
means seeking new homes /; and to the
capitalists, desirons of making a safe
and productive investment.
At frequent intervals, during the
months of March, April, May and June
the Northwestern Company will sell
land excursion tickets to points in Da-
kota, Nebraska, Minnesota and North
ern Iowa at the low rate of one fare for
the round trip.
This liberal arrangement offers an
excellent opportunity for personal
visit to the rich territory, reached by
that line.
Rates and full particulars can be OBJ.
tanned on application to the nearest
ticket agent or by addressing the Gen
eral Passenger agent at Chicago, III.
j. M. Whitman, General Manager.
III. G. Wicker, Traffic Manager.
E.P. Wilson, Gen'l Pass Agent.
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Rev. Sumner Ellis, D. D.

T IFE OF REV E. H. CHAPLIN, D. D. By Rev. Sumner
II Ellis D. D. $50 pages. With Portraits and Ilustra
Cloth 81 edges $500 Half calf $3.50 Tur
key Morocco, $500.
The author this biography, Rev. Dr. Ellis is well known
ability finished writer that need only
speak fidelity with which he has done his
scraps and notices OF the
eloquent divine popular platform lecturer but
careful and discriminating presentation OF the character life
abors the honored and beloved clergyman pastor and
friend Dr. Ellis sympathetic biographer and his vol
the great preacher
well faithful the main facts and incidents in his
Portraits of Chaplin the of forty and
siXtsX of his church New York and his summer cot
tage Pigeon Cove his handwriting illus
printed the best style of the University
Press altogether which the Church be
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Life-Work of Rev. DR.. Brooks
rEHE IIFE.MORK OF ELBRIDGE GERRY BROOKS

By E. S. Brooks. 12mo. 24S pages $1.00. -
This memoir of Rev. Dr. Brooks by his has already been
received church and other
devoted faithful minister
honored. The written unique and is
The chapters
duced historical peudes which important
the worlds history depicted which be accepted
illustrating the particular point the of Dr. Brooks
grouped which interest
to the public and in which his honorable minister of
the Unverast Church detailed The volume altogether
outside of the well pathway of religious biography and is
interesting
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-30

The complete title, which is
given above, sufficiently ex-
plains the character of this vol
ume. 1t is essentially doctrindl
work, and discusses the general
subject from the New Testament
teaching, as interpreted by
Upiversalists. 1t presents the
Christian view of the reSurrec-
ton, considers its nature, the
relation of the Present with the
Future Life, the conditions of
man in the future world, the
nature of the change wrought
by a change of worlds, the res
direction body and the sinless
condition of the Resurrection
Life. 1t discusses various in
teresting subjects connected
with our views of immortality,
such as. Shall we know each 9TH
er in Heaven VIII rewards
and punishments be melted out
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in the Resurrection Life ? etc.
The author bases his argument
on the Scriptures throughout;
and unfolds his conclusions in
the luminous light of the in
spired Record. Incidentally he
shows the impotence of much
of the speculation and philoso-
ply entertained at the present
day. The book has grown out
of DIR. Quinby's work as an ed
itor in answering in the columns
of his newspaper the questions
of correspondents anxious to
learn the views Of Universalists
ON the subject of the Resurrec-
ton Life. Written in a clear,
direct and familiar style, it
meets very general want, and
will build up its readers in the
faith and hope of the New Tes-
lament.
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4O.-CHARADE.

My first and stood on the porch
With beams falling round US;
1t seemed to us pail of gloom
Henceforth would close surround us.
For on the morrow, sad to tell,
On last he'd go away,
And I'd be left to weep and mourn
For many weary day.
But as we talked hope cheered our hearts !;
We vowed that nought could sever
The lUhOle that bound our lives as one
No, it should live forever. GYPsEY.
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STANDARD Univsrsa|ist Books.
Descri Ptive List
Chapin's Crown of Thorns.

THE CROWN OF THORNS. Token for the Sorrowlng.
By Rev. E. H. Chaplin d. d. LIMO zoo RACES PA'oo'
gilt edges, $1.25.
discourses by the eloquent preacher OF
written style OF great
and beauty 1.-THE Christian of Sorrow Resignation,
ssThe Mission Children Our Relations to the De-
parted and Dead the subJects
rendered to the orrowng with the a
thors sympathy Affection and is beautiful oherhS OF
hope the of which poured OUT ms
grand religious sentiment and trust III Him VINO
doetha It THINGS wa1"
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Our Yommo Penple.
SPEECH FOR A LITTLE BOY.
BY SYLVIA MANNING

I'm going to be a wise man,
AS you may plainly see;
II do all the good / can,
There'l be place for me.
/ know that / am very small.
I'm scarcely three feet high;
But then, when 1 am big and tall,
Won't be smart? oh, myl
So, then, l must my lessons get,
My teachers kind obey;
Inever must get cross and fret,
But pleasant be each day.
Wishing that we may all do right,
/ ask to be excused;
I'll bid you all kind goodnight,
Hoping you've been amused.
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Rich and Poor,

Prince and Peasant, the Millionaire and
Day Laborer, by their common use of
this remedy, attest the worldwide rep
utation of Ayers Pills. Leading ply
sicians recommend these pills for
Stomach and Liver Troubles, Costive-
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also, for Rheumatism, Jaundice, and
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best medicine for Family Use, as wei. as
for Travellers and Tourists.
at have derived great relief from
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Rev. S. H. McCollester, d. D.,
says: CDR. Ellis's life of E. H.
Chaplin is a rare and exceed
ingly unique biography. Read
ing the chapters ON his early
life you are sure to become fas-
cinated as with fairy tales of
daring adventures and thrilling
incidents; and as you follow
the noble hero upon the stage
of mature life, the varied scenes
and touching acts are all real
and replete with striking his
tory. No other than a master
artist could have painted such
a word-picture. 1t is just such
one as we would have the re-
ligious and cultured world look
upon. It's central figure is grand,
whatever view you take of it,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-30
41.-ENIGMA.

My g. II, 8, Is is the noise made by a dog
My 5, 10. 8, s. 10 is to feel anxious.
My Is, 8, 4, IT, Is is path or route.
My LIZ, I, 10, IA is young OK.
My Is, 4. IL, IL is money.
The whole is something that we eat in sum-
mer-time. G. r. L.
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43.-DOUBLE ACROsTIC.

43-DOUBLE ACROSTIC.
l. What sick person hope to be when he
employs skillful physician.
2. A prefix meaning half.
8. A freak or caper.
4. To venture.
8. An insect.
8. To obtain by labor.
Z. Bright objects seen at night.
The initials and finals form the name of
man who has written several noted novels.
OzRO.
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4s.-wHAT is TIP

Take word meaning disguise; remove it's
head. and put another in its place, and have a
piece of work; remove this head and replace it
by another, and have a small wooden recepta-
Gle resembling barrel. Take the head out of
this, and have to make request.
n III
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ECHOES FROM PuzzLE-LAND.

IAN communications relating to this de part
ment should be addressed to ECHOES from
Puzzle-land." and mailed to W. 81. EASTMAN,
East Summer, Mel
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with all its shades and touch
ing beauties. Its whole setting
is as of precious stones. Like
Madonna of Raphael, the more
you study it the more you are
enraptured by it. AS it is ex-
amined, the most gifted orator
is before you. You seem to
hear anew his deep-toned and
wonderfully euphonic voice.
You feel again his rapturous
enthusiasm and overpowering
emotion. You catch new scin-
tillations of beauty dropping
from a great soul. His humane
spirit sets your heart aglow
with love for humanity. His
great faith in God and Christ
fixes you to the Eternal Rock"
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Rev. C. w. Quinby, D. D.

II EAVEN OUR HOME. The Christian Doctrine of the
Resurrection Showing the Victor Sin and Death
Comfort to ALI and Help to All such as Need
Hope Heaven. By Rev. g. W. Qunby, d. D.
Author 12mo. Gilt edges III pages
& plain edo
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Memoir of Rev. DR.. Whittemore.

p EV. THOMAS WHITTEMORE, D. D. Memoir of
Thomas Whttemore D. D.. by Rev. John G. Adams D. D.
12mo. 800 pages With Portrait $3.50
Rev. Hosea Baou, 3D. pronounced Thomas Whittemore
peoples above any other denomnaonal history"
This by Adams brings wildly
possible the and the minister
than forty New England Univera
nifty throughout our land new generation coming who
will read with interest the records his and effective fe
The volume has to missionary in the advance
ment of Church, the faithful preacher in the field again.
doing the work evangelist Adams has done his work
as biographer in conscientious and all who would
know the most industrious author editor preacher and general
man OF affairs church in the last generation must consult
the of Dr. Adamss Memoir of Thomas Whtemore The
which volume engraved by H. W.
Smith of Philadelphia from original portrait in posses
sion of THfts College
UniVersali5t Publishing House
Western Branch, CHICAGO
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

Crowds of people are descending OF ascend
ing these many flights OF steps, and in front
of them were hundreds bathing in the sacred
stream Our boat was broad keeled, with a
sort of arch roof, on which we sat, while
several oarsmen slowly stemmed the strong
current close TO the shore on the citys side
and close to the bathers. The view of the
city from the distance was wonderfully fine.
The view of the bathing pilgrims when closely
seen was wonderfully strange and interesting
They were of all ages and of both sexes, and
of many conditions-the well to do and the
very poorest; the most robust and the enact
ated and diseased; the most athletic-their
half naked forms fit model for sculptor's
chisel-and the deformed and shrunken
limbed ascetic.
Some sprang down the long flights of steps
as if fatigue had never been known; others
were lettering and leaning upon long stats,
or wore supported by friends or servants.
Some entered the water with joyous faces,
and eyes sparkling with hope; others slowly
and reverently, as if they could scarcely be
thankful and humble enough for the great
boon they were about to enjoy. After vading
out to nearly waist deep, all would place
their hands reverently before them, utter
prayer, evidently in great earnestness, and
then dip themselves under, generally,
thought, three times. After this they would
wash themselves with great care, scraping
the bottoms of the feet and scrubbing tho
inside of the mouth as if doing their best to
take some OF ID out. Many had flowers as
offerings; these they would throw in ono
by one as thoy prayed. Garter Harrison's
Benares Latter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

At one of the stalls a family group were
congregated, the head of the household anx
ious to make purchase, but finding it a hard
matter to reconcile the conflicting conditions
of slim purse and inordinate needs. The
salesman was growing impatient, for other
customers were waiting to DO served; never
theless the group monopolized his attention,
and finally, after consuming considerable
time, invested tho verest trifle. The sales
man was thoroughly Disguised, and sharply
rebuked the customer for taking up his time
so unprofitably, whereupon the purchaser
rather sadly answered: "Well, sir, if you had
so many to feed and only that bit of money
to do it with, you'd be as much bothered as
l was to know what to do" The salesman's
features relaxed before such conclusive rea-
soning and, as though to atone for his APP
parent harshness, he slipped several pieces of
beef into the others basket, a gratuitous
offering, and turned away. That act was
worth a dozen apologies. Budget
NSaunterer"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30
NAV weather.

Prof Foster in the Burlington Hdtck-
eye: The temperature of May is expects
ed TO average above what it usually does
for that month with its warmest periods
about the 9th, 81 to 23rd and 2Sth, and
its coolest periods about the 9Th, 18th.
10Th and Both. The storm dates are call
culated for the 7th, 18th. 18th, 21st, to
23rd and Goth. The storms of 9th and
18th are expected to be of more than
average force, and are calculated to
cross the river in southern ATTITUDES, but
the disturbing influence will be so great
that the storms will probably be double,
one division passing through northern
ATTITUDES. The storms of 21st to 23rd
will also be of considerable force and is
calculated for northern ATTITUDES; each
of these three disturbances may develop
tornadoes. but that of the 18th is regarded
as the most dangerous for the latitude of
St. Louis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

The Pittsburg will be down tonight,
The Mary Morton will be up tonight or
in the morning.
The river at this point is declining, but
is advancing above.
The floating palace St. Paul, made her
first appearance this season, last evening.
She has been repainted and refurnlshed
The first steamer to arrive at St. Paul
from the south was the Pittsburg, of the
Diamond 10 line, which went into that
port at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. The
first packet there last year went in April
20th-six days earlier.
At Muscatine the river is four miles
wide and the ferry there is doing moth
ing. The road in Illinois which leads to
the Muscatine landing in many places is
washed over, and worst of all, the slough
bridge is down. The Drury Landing
road, as heretofore stated, is in no condi.
ton fit to be used. Many estimate that
ii will be two months before the slough
bridge will be repaired and travel can be
resumed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

He is well known citizen, and his
nearest and dearest friends do not sus-
pect his insanity. How do We happen
TO know about it2 Listen; his appetite
is gone, he is low spirited, he don't sleep
well, he has night sweats, he is ANNOYED
by h hacking cough. The symptoms are
the forerunners of consumption and
death, and yet he neglects them. Is it
any wonder we call him a mailman? If
you are his friend tell him to get bottle
OF DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry without delay. 1t will cure him if he
takes it in time. 1t will not miraculous
ly create new lungs when the old ones
are nearly gone, but it will restore dis
eased ones to healthy condition. Tell
him about it. and warn him that in his
DELAY means death.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

The Democrat. Gazette tells the follows
ing confidence game which was perpe-
trated in Davenport yesterday:
Two rather prepossessing looking men.
who were dressed in the height of FASH
ion, arrived in the city few days ago
and took up their quarters at one of the
leading hotels of the city. BY their acs
tons and air they impressed those who
conYersed with them that they were men
of wealth, So well did they succeed in
carrying out this impression that they
finally gained the confidence of Brady
street capitalist. They informed him
that they we're men of wealth, and had
in their possession gold brick,
which they would dispose of at
oDe-half its value. The capitalist
asked to see the brick The men said
they would bring it either to his house or
office Just rs he chose. The capitalist re-
quested that they should bring it to his
house and if it was possessed of the value
that they represented he would give them
$4,000 for it. AT the appointed hour
the men called and showed the glttering
brick. 1t looked so brilliant that the
capitalist reached for his pocket book
and began counting out the required
amount, but before he had made the
transfer his wife came in and objected to
the trade so strenOusly that she finally in
duced her husband to decline to accept
the offer. The men became frightened
and took the first train leaving the city
II that capitalist does not make his wife
q present of the finest silk dress that can
be purchased in the city he is lacking in
all the eiemenLs of pratituGe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30

The body of John Dunn, the soldier on
the Island who disappeared mysteriously
on the night OF April Z. was found among
the floating logs and brush iD the pool"
Of the govern ment dam about 4 o'clock
Saturday afternoon by three young men
from Davenport, who were walking along
the river bank OF the Island. 1t was
about fifty feet from shore, and was al>
most concealed by the debris. Capt.
Varney was notified, the body was
floated to the shore, and borne to the
protection OF one OF the armory builds
ings. The hospital steward examined it.
and found no marks of violence, save
those made by accident in the water.
The deceased was about thirty years of
age. He had served term of five
years with the 18Th regulars on the
plains. and re-enllsted at Fort Lincoln
nine months ago, when he was detailed
for service at the arsenal here. The
evening of his disappearance he was suf-
fering ex tremely from neuralgia, and was
given leave TO go to Moline to get medi>
cine. While in the city he took several
drinks, and at 915 reached the govern
ment bridge to return to the barracks
Guard Gamble saw his condition, and
walked with him across the bridge. 1t is
supposed that Dunn walked into the
river instead of turning towards the bar
racks. When he was missed, it was
thought he might have deserted, but the
sum of $3.50 which remained in bank to
his credit, dispelled that idea. Besides,
he was regarded as one of the best sol>
diers on the island, and was not addicted
to drink. Since coming to the arsenal
he had not been known to drink whisky
until the fatal night, He did it then. his
comrades say, ito drown pain" He was
a native of Ireland, and had no relatives
in this country as far as known. He will
be buried in the arsenal cemetery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-30
LOCAL NOTICES.

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.
Z. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoffice block, Rock ISL
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Barth & Babeock, Der fists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special atten
tion paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.