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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Ephram w. Adams, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
of the county of Rock Island state of Illinois, de
ceased hereby gives notice that she W il appea
before the county court of Rock Island county, a
the office of the clerk of said court, in the city o
Rock Island, at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time all persons av
ing claims against said estate notified and re
qnestcd to attend for the purpose Of having The
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned
Daled this 2Gth day of May. A. d. 1888.
ANN ID ADAMS, Administrative
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.


E-tate of Jacob Wolf, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed execu-
tor OF the last will and testament OF jacob Wolf,
late of the county OF Rock Island state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she will ap.
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the office of the clerk of said court,
in the city OF Rock Island, at the July term
on the First Monday in July next, at which
time all persons having claims against said es
tate are notified and requested to attend for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day Of May, A. D.. 1883.
GATuERINE WOLFE. EXecntriX.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

The statement is made that no less
than six species of North American birds
have become extinct during the last ten
years and it is claimed that English
sparrows were the main cause.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

tits believed that st. Mary's is unsurpassed in
it's refining influences, in the high standing of III
pupils andpatrons, in the beauty and comfort oi
it's appointments, in the thoroughness and variety
of its Instruction. in the spirit OF order and indus
try that pervades it. st Marys scheol is recon-
mended to parents who wish TO place their daugh'
ters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

The Canadian Pacific will probably ex-
tend branches toward the Souris coal
fields next summer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

Deacon Ito oyster dealer)--We are getting
up a church festival for Wednesday night.
What kind of oysters have you gotf
Oyster Dealer-Blue points and saddle
rocks sir.
Deacon-Well, l hardly know which to
buy.
Oyster Dealer-Why not take one of each,
Bir2-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

Baltimore counts on a million popula'
ton ten years hence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
of experienced teachers.
Reference is also made by permission to the ed
itor OF this paper and past and present patrons Of
the school In nearly every city in the west Tes
timonials are given in the Annual Register,
copy Of which will be sent on application to
Rev. c. W. LRFFINGwELL, DID,, Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

The Princess of Wales and her asso.
ciates are setting the fashion of wearing
as much jewelry as possible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
SHORTHAND AND TYPE-wRITINa
TN THREE MONTHS TIME
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. the
Twelfth day Of June. 1883, at the Fifth Ward
Hose House in the city of Rock Island an election
will be held for Alderman in the Fifth Ward
for two years, which election will be opened at
8 O'Clock in the morning and continue open urtl
z O'Clock in the afternoon Of that day.
ROBERT K0EHLER, City Clerk.
Dated this 22d day of May, 1888.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

Augusta, Ca, has abandoned standard
tiua
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

1t is a Gotham idea to have the jeweler
apprase the wedding presents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30

Health is Wealth !

DR. E. C. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment
guaranteed specific for hysteria dizziness, con
vulsions, fits, nervous neuralgia, headache, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use of alcohol
tobacco, wakefulness, mental depression, soften
ing OF the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery, decay and death, premature old age,
barrenness loss Of power in either sex, nvOlun
tary Losses and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion of the brain, self abuse or over iDdul
gence. Each box contains one month"; treatment.
81 box, or six boxes for 50. sent by mail prepaid
on receipt Of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received by
for six boxes, accompanied with S., we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO
fund the money il the treatment does not affect a
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall Il
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
On the First and Second Floors

The building is of brick: heated by four large
boilers lighted by gas; interior finished in natur-
al wood; furniture newsand elegant; water sup
ply unlimited bath rooms on every floor; the best
skill and material have BEEN employed in securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

1t is also easy OF access from all parts of the
country; on the C., Is. Il @ railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es.
tablishment s first class throughout, the result OF
twenty years experience and an expenditure of
S2O0,000 An extensive course of study is proyi-
dsd, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-30
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
tidn is siycn to literary studies. Every pupil l.
cared for daughter in the family, a. 10 her
health, manners, conversation and character All
sleeping apartments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

LOCATION OF BONES. 6-Exchange Place. 14-East Main Street and Wolcott Road. 15-Cor. Cherry and East Main. 23-Iron Bridge, West Main. 24-Waterbury Brass Co. (privnte) 25-Corner Johnson and Watervlle e8-Corner Prospect and Grove. 27-Junc. North Main, Grove and North Elm S2-Cor. Washington and south Main 4-Waterbury Buckle Co. (rrvatel S5-Benedict & Burnham Co. trrvatc S6-Waterbury Watch Co lprivate> 3S-Cor. Grand and south Main. S12-C Corner Meadow and Bank. S14-Corner Meadow and Cedar. S21-Plume < Atwood Co Cprivate) 3a3-Holmes, Booth X Haylrns (privnte) S24-No. 1. Engine House. 42-Corner Union and Franklin 4S-Scovill Mfg. Co. (prvateN 45-Corner Clay and Mill 46-No. 5 Engine House. 4T-Corner Dublin and noolttle Alrv sS-Waterbury Manufacturing Company, priv 4T-Corner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin St 4-Corer Willow. and West Nam as5-C Corner simon and Burnham Sts.
 Policemen have keys
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY IIoInrRs
 To give an al larm. open the door, pull the hook down once and let gu, then close the dot.r. Do not pull the hook ii the fire bell or small hcll in the box is striking, as that indicates an aar1, has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department, who will R.lease the key, or, if circumstances will not permit remaining. then the lruper officer will le turn the key to the holder as soon convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire. Key Holders upon changing their locations will please leave word with the Chief Engineer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
Taken for Q Waiter.

In reading a few days ago of the ruinous condition of the old palace at Versailles re- called n curious incident that occurred to me nt the grand ball given there some ten years ago, the last time it was opened for a public occasion. You will remember that the re- publican government has neglected the place until now it is said to be unsafe. The last great ball given there drew an enormous throng of some 12,OO0 people, and every ce- lebrity then in Paris was present. It WAS ostensibly open only to invitation, but the usual means of entering state ball obtained admttance. was in Paris at the time, and in company with two companions went to the palace, By judiciously fleeing the door keepers we were readily admitted.
 Once within the great palace we were bewil- dered, and did not know which way to go Everybody was in the regulation evening dress, and the horde of paid attendants could not be distinguished from the guests. In l pushing from one room to another, looking for the coat room, fell upon a weazened, small man, whom took to be an attendant. l He was standing in the room taking in the crowd, and supposed he was there to serve l the guests. Walking up to him, 1 asked,
 brislsly, which was the way to the dressing
 room. Gazing at me an instant, he bowed
 politely and pointed to a door, without say ing a word I thought no more of the mat
 ter until two days afterwards I was at 6 public ceremonial, where who should be the central figure but the man had taken for a
 waiter. He was the king of Spain.-Elliott c. Jewett ill Globe-D Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
The Road to Success.

A commercial traveller tells the story of himself. It was in his early travelling days; in fact, he had been taken out of the office to make his first trip on the route of the regu- lar traveller, who was sick. He visited two or three cities on his route, not meeting with much success, which he attributed to the fact that two or three other salesrnen carrying the same lines of goods were just ahead of him.
 Being afraid the house would be dissatis- fled, and little doubtful of his own abilities, he autographed his employer, Better call me in. There are three rival statesmen ahead of me"
 Instead of calling him in, the head of the house telegraphed, "Push ahead. There are hundred other fellows behind you" So he went ahead, satisfied that he could at least hold his own with the fellows that were behind, with the result that he made such a good trip that he was kept on the road, and his salary increased. He said the idea that there were a lot of fellows following served to stimulate him, and he determined to go ahead and push things to the best of his ability, and he succeeded.-Jewelers' Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
Mniilton. tho Man Monkey.

The original of the character of "Jocko, the Brazilian Ape" was Henry Leech an Englishman, whose professional name was Otto Motti. His body was of the size of an ordinary mans, but his legs were only a foot long, yet such was his agility that he could outrun, on all fours a very fair runner. His skeleton is i'll Mime. Tussauds exhibition in London The Ravels afterward introduced the character ill their pantomimes, but it was left to Majilton to bring it to perfection. He had wonderful strength in his hands and could walk with his hands hanging under an ordinary floor joist, his whole weight de- pending upon the grip between bis thumbs and their opposing fingers with perfect ease; and he occasionally astonished a braggart of the profession by walk ing on his hands on slack rope or on the hawser with which the circus | was lowed by steamer. This singular ia culty made him an expert climber, and he would run up and down the interior of the | circus and leap the rail of the tiers and run along them with an agility that no ape could excel He fairly rolled with laughter when he told how he frightened the colored people on the Mississippi
 On one occasion, when he leaped among | them, chattering and grimacing, many l jumped in their fright through the windows | of the circus into the river and were rescued with difficulty "For Gods sake, stop this" !" said Spalding afterward, Tor we'll have dead niggers to pay for" In December, 1854,
 while playing in Charleston, he created al- most panic in the theater One of the scrub women was stationed in the third tier
 with stuffed baby, and Majilton, in his Jocko act, snatched it from her and, jump | ing to the side of the proscenium boxes, beat its head against the wood and then threw it to the stage and jumped on it, the woman
 yelling all the while and the audience in a ter l rible uproar of terror and indignation.-De- | troit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
THE OFFICE eoY.
About tho Most Necessary Adjunct of Q
 Daily Newspaper-His Work.

About tho Most Necessary Adjunct of Q
 Daily Newspaper-His Work
 About the most necessary and at the same time least appreciated adjunct of a daily newspaper is the office boy. The duties of the office boy are many, varied and perplex- ing. He comes to the editorial room at half past 2 or s in the morning, and after remov- ing his coat, collar and tie, proceeds to wres- tie alternately with broom and daster until the room begins to lose it's crazy appearance, and to once more resemble an abode of civ ilized beings. Then, after an interesting in terview with soap and towel, he prepares to jump around like "a cat on hot bricks" ," an swering the ever noisy telephone and the never silent desk bells, which the editors seem to consider their sacred duty to be forever pounding.
 In the meantime visitors are crowding into the office and firing the scraziest kind of questions at the office boy. One wants to know if the office cat is a real animal or a creation of the editors brain. Another asks if the prisoner puzzle was ever found out. Some want to pay their respects to the edi- tor. Others want to pay him an old debt, etc., etc. Above all the boy must do his work quickly and carefully. This requires an expenditure of nerve force which is sell dom without its effect. AS q result of his | tion the boy frequently becomes nervous and absent minded. He may often be seen try ing to unlock the reporters letter box with a broom, putting two cent stamp on postal card, etc.
 But the drawbacks of the position arc out numbered by its advantages. In the first place, in his daily routine of work the youth comes in contact with all sorts of people who have alls sorts of dispositions, so that he ac- quires a knowledge of human nature the like of which could hardly be got outside a news paper office. He learns great deal of the manners and personal appearance of our countrys great men whose cards he carries in to the sanctum sanct. Again, in getting answers from the editors to the many inter eSting quieries made by the more intelligent of the everyday visitors, he is storing up a little private fund of information which will render him valuable service when in afSsr years he has attained higher position. Finally, if the youth be bright and quick he will "catch on" to lots of little incidents in his daily life, which, by writing them up," will not only swell his pocketbook, but pave the way to his future success and prosperity as q journalist.-James J. Smith ill The Journalist,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16

THE Irish Press agency leafet calls atten- tion to the Irish police and their cost. It is startling to learn that it is the costliest police force in the world, and is growing more costly year by year, with the in creased efforts of the British government to rule the Irish people in their domestic concerns against their will, although at the same time the population of Ireland is steadily decreasing, Making allowance for the decrease in population, the cost of the Irish constabulary, has nearly trebled in twenty-eight years. In 1859 the cost oi maintaining the force was e700, 900. Ire land at that time had a population oi 5000, 900. Last year the cost of support ing the force was e1 ,412, 900. and the popu- lation of the country was only about 4,750,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16

IN the year 1871 MT Eugene Hale, of Maine, introduced a bill in the house of representatives, the purpose of which was to put salt on the free list. This bill was, it is said, inspired by Speaker Blaine. It was voted for by MT Burrows, of Michigan MT Reed, of Maine, MT Hiscock, of New York, Mir Hoar, of Massachusetts, and by 8 majority of all the republicans in the house. MT Burrows and MT Reed now oppose the free salt provision of the Mills bill; MT Pig Iron Kelley declares, when that provision was adopted, Sir, I be- lieve that no blow could be struck at the independence and prosperity of ou1 country by single act of congress that would be more fatal than to put salt upor the free list," and the whole republican party is opposed to making anything fret save the tobacco and liquor. This, it mus be presumed, is one of the inconsistencies. of genius. To the ordinary man, however it seem very like hypocrisy and dis honesty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
Democratic Nominations,
THE VIEWS OF TWO PRESIDENTS.

The difference between Presidents Arthur and Cleveland on the tariff question is like the difference between ''tweedle dum' and sstweedle dee." Here is what President Arthur had to say upon the question in his second annual message, December i, 1889:
 s'The present tariff system is, in many respects, unjust. It makes unequal dis tributions, both of its burdens and its benefits. Without entering into min ute details, which, under present ciroum- stances, is quite unnecessary, l reeom- mend an enlargement of the free list so as to include within it the numerous articles which yield inconsiderable revenue, a sim plifcation of the complex and inconsistent schedule of duties upon certain manufac- lures, particularly those of cotton, iron, and steel, and a substantial reduction of the duties upon those articles, and upon sugar, molasses, silk, wool and woolen goods"
 And this is from President Cleveland s third annual message December 6, 1887:
 ''It is not proposed to entirely relieve the country of this taxation. It must be ex- tensively continued as the source of the governments income, and in a readj just ment of our tariff the interests of Ameri- can labor engaged in manufactures should be carefully con sidered, as we'll as the pre- servation of our manufactures. It may be called protection or by any other name, but relief from the hardships and dangers of our present tariff laws should be devised with especial precaution against imperil- ling the existence of our manufacturing in terests. Many of these articles dc not in any way compete with our own manufactures, and many are hardly worth attention as subjects of revenue A considerable reduction can be made il the aggregate by adding them to the free list. The necessaries of life should be cheapened. The radical reduction o1 the duties imposed upon raw material used in manufacture, or its free importation, is of course an important factor in any effort to reduce the price of these necessaries."
 Yet the republican patriots will keep or shrieking democratic free trade. | won't go, however. The people under stand the issue upon which they arc t vote, and the free trade issue will have nc terrors for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
N. H. X H. Railroad Time Table
JUNE 9, 1888.

JUNE 25, 1888. Trains Leave Waterbury as Fellows: New York-6o7 SEC. 1O.54 a. m. 24 eos; p. m. Sunday, +15 r. m
 Return 5.0l, $, a III; l, 4.0l. GCA r m New Haven-6.o7. SEC. 10.54 a. m: 242 eos pm Ktturn 9.20, 9a5 q. m., 2.S5, 5.S5, 3a pn' Brdgeport-6.07, s26, l0,54 d, 2,4a, G.IS: Sun- day, 4,15 D,
 Return 7,1a, 952 a. m; 2.S3 a,20, 7.4S; P. m. sunday S.l5 a. Ansonia-6.07 S26 10A a. m, 2.I2, COS P. m Sunday, 4.l5 p. m.
 Return 7.54, 10.29 a. m; B. 10, 6.09, S1. ?. nl.; Sunday, S.46 Il. m. Watertown-605 6.50, S.50 II. 22 q. m. 100, 6.l0. 100 D. m: Saturday, 9.I5 D. m. Return, 5.+5,6.30, 7.55, 1915 d. m.; 2.1o, 43o, 6.5o D. m. Saturday, 500 P. m. Thomaston-S,4S, 1l.l7 a. m.; 3.5S, 656 D. m.; Sun day, 9.25 a.
 Return, 7.55, 1os7 a. m.: e13 s.41 D. m. Sunday, $50 D. m. Torrington-s,4S, II. .17 a. m.; S.5S, 6.a6 D m; sun day, 9.2o n. m.
 Return, 7.s1, 1O,04 a. m.; 1.46 5.15 P. m. i; Sunday, 3.s6 P, m. Winsted-s.4S, 1il7 a, m. S.2s, 6.56 D. m,; Sunday 9,2o a. m.
 Return, 71o e.4O a. m.; 1.ao, 4.50 D. m.; Sun day, 500 D. m. O. M. SHEPARD, General Sup.t. c. T. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16

THE investigation by special congress sional committee of the influx of pauper Italian immigrants into this country will begin in New York in about a week. MI Ford, the chairman, has already received offers from numerous labor organizations to furnish him with testimony on the sub ject. The investigation promises to be one of the most interesting and instructive since the tariff commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
in vinous Times.

The grape vine is shooting forth its leaves, the morning glory climbs the fence, the Vir- ginia creeper mounts the trees, and the bo- vine is at large These be vinous times Harper's Bazar.
 See Rubey's adv, 2nd page. First freight over new Meriden R. R, Hams from Bartholomew & Co. for w. N Ladd.
 We need a few more names for ou, No 2 $50. co Watch Club.
 D. 0. Callender & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
NY. Y.&N.E, Railroad Time Table

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows; Boston-7.S0 m, 1, 3.4Opm.
 Return S.S0 q m, pm.
 Proyidence-1.s0 30 a. m.; %. $40 p. m.
 Return. l5 a m.; 80 D. m.
 New York-S.O0 a. m.: 1.h5 D. m. Return, S.54 d. m.; S.SS r. m.
 WorceSter-1. 30 a, nl.: .00, D. m. Return, 6.45, 9.S0 a. Norwoh-730 n. m.; 100, $40 D. m. Return s.s5, 1o,4s a. m.; 2.S5 r. m. New London-7.So a, m; loo, $40 D., m. Return, 7.55, 10,o5 m.; goo n. m. Putnam-7S0 a. m.; 100, $40 D. m. Return, SIS, l0.+5 a. m.
 Wnlimantie-7so a. m: 100, $40 D. m. Return. 9,1o. 1l.s a. m; 5.s5 D. m.
 springfeld-7;so, 900 a. m; s.4op. m. Return, T.30 a. m.; Sso D. m. New Haven-Via Plainville. :. 50 a. m.; lOop Return, 11o a. m., 400 F. m.
 Hartford-7.so, 800 a. m.; 100, $40, 500 p. m. Return, 6,S5, 1o,+o a. m; .S5, AIS, GAO D. m New Britain. 80, goo a. m.; l.00 $40 500 D. m. Return, 6.55, 1.o4 a. m.; 1s.SS, 4.SS, 6.5S pm Plainville-7.S0, 800 a, m.: %, $40 500 D. m
 Return, s.07, 11.15 a. m. log. 4,5O, f.0s p. ru. Forestville-7.S0, 800 a. m.; $40, 500 D. m. Return 7.l2, Il. go a. m.; 05, 454, f.. .1s pm. Bristol-7.S0, 900 a. m.; 100, $40, 500 p> m, Return, T.l9, 11.26 a. m.; 1.14, 500, 7.1s D. m Terryville-7.S0, 800 a, m; loo, $40 500 p. m. Return, 7,S0, 11.s1 a. m.; .a5, 5.11, 9.2S n. m waterylem7 30 s g. m; $40. soogm Return 7.4S, 1l.55 n. m.; 2 745 D. m Union City-fs00 a. m.: fs0S, f5, ,SS D. m. Return, fs4s a. m.; f12.lo, f.. D. m. Towantie-fS00 a. m; ts. .o5, fl. .SS D. m. Return, fSS2 fl1. .hs a. m. fT.SS D. m. Southford-S.o0 a. m,; 1.55, 2,05, 5sS D, m. Return, S.2S, 11.Io a. m.; lS.s6, 9.SI D. m. Hawleyville-S.oo a. m.: 155 2.05, 5.SS D. m Return, 7.54, 9.45. 11.59 a. m.; 7.oi D. m. Danbury-S.o0 a. m; 1,5s s.o5, 5,SS pm. Return, 7.40, 910, ii, ,45 a. m; $50 D. m fBrewsters-S00 a. m.; 1.55, s.05 D. m l Return, 64S Il .s5 a. m.; 6,S0 D. m Fishkill on Hudson-S.00 a. m.; 1.hS E. m l Return, 10,o5 a, m.; 5,o5 p. m. | A, c. KENDALL, Genl Pass Agent. Bostox
 c. H. PLATT, Supt., Hartford,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-16
Wm. H. Collins,

Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Bes Flour at lowest prices. Choice Liquor for family use at wholesale prices. Full line of popular brands of Cigars.
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.