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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
THE FAIR.

The Last Night OF the Industrial Dis.
Hospital Bsnefit.
Another immense attendance charac-
terized last nights exhibition and exer-
cises at the Rock Island Industrial fair.
The scrobatic feats and other gymnastic
exercises of the Rock Island gymnsstic
club were greatly appreciated, and
proved one of the strongest and best at
fractions of the fair Tonight the ex-
position closes. At 8 o'clock the chance
books. about seventy-five In number.
will be called In and the articles on
which they were sold will be awarded to
| those holding lucky numbers Then
everything, not disposed of. will be
auctioned of to the highest bidder. The
ten prizes for the handsomest quilt will
then be presented 10 Sophia Wepdt,
1t having been so awarded by the judges.
the Messrs. F. c. Hoppe, William
Ramskill and Melchoir Koch-atter q
careful examination of the large number
exhibited. At II o'clock the voting on
the gold watch. set with diamonds,l TO
be given to the most popular young lady.
will be declared closed and the beautiful
prize will be awarded. The ballots are
ten cents each.
1t will be RENE inferred that after the
close of the fair last year the merchants
exhibiting took the responsibility of con,
tinuing 1t one more day for the benefit of
the stricken Mt. Vernon cyclone suffer-
ers. The idea originated with Mr.. Ell
Mosenfelder, of the NJ. & T.. this year.
that 1t would be good plan to continue
the fair one additional night for the ben
eft of the always deserving institution,
St. Luke's hospital. He mentioned the
plan to other exhibitors and II met with
termined to attempt 1t. Manager Boil,
man agreed to contribute gratuitously
the use of the rink. and Manager John
ston. Of the Brush Electric Light compa-
ny. the hight. All space for exhibits
will be free and many of the displays
will be changed and rearranged in an at
tractive manner. There will be q grand
concert and Rotations and little exhi~
bition of and talk about chemicals by Mr..
Frank Nader.
The exhibition will doubtless rece i've a
hearty patronage.
Tickets may be had at NJ. & KS. store
and all who desire to circulate the same
should call there for them tomorrow
morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
History Repeats Itself.

6UilOI Ah6Uo.
ROCK ISLAND, March 81 some of the
older citizens OF Rock Island tell me that
the first colonist preacher who started a
church and school here, preached q series
of sermons against dancing. A number
Of bis young lady pupils mad the auoacity
TO go to ball. which so exasperated the
divine that he abused some of them
until they left his school A meeting Of
the young men Was held and the reverend
tyranical teacher was given notice to
Ieave-he left. have just been reading
the pamphlet "a Sermon on Dancing"
by Rev. W. g. Marquis / think he has
made great mistake in publishing It.
find a much larger amount of objection
able lascivious matter IL 1t than the &C.
count published in the ARGUS. heard
u lady say that 1t ought not to be circu-
lated In the mails. The reverend gen.
tlemen says in foot note that volun>
tary witnesses experienced In dancing,
have poured into his ears words substan.
tiating every word of these charges. I
wonder If any of these coDfessors we're
ladiesf Now as far as have heard ex-
pressions about the Objectionable parts Of
the sermon. there Ia but one opinion,
that portions of this sermon are simply
outrageous-bot true. think the gen.
eral tendency OF the sermon Is not In
good taste and am very sorry to see 1t
in pamphlet form, as 1t Will have q ten
dency to keep up the feeling against the
author. G.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Grave Misfortune.

A terrible accident befel Michael Hens
Ter. of Moline, yesterday. He was put
ting the finishing touches on large bend
ing machine in the shop Of Williams.
White & Co., and had his left arm be.
tween the heavy gearing on one side and
while in that position the machine was
started up by two men VINO were working
on the opposite side Of the machine. The
result was that Henser's arm half way to
the elbow was crushed to a jelly. The
men warned Hensler before they started
up the machine. but Hensler did not hear
them. His arm had to be amputsted
half way below the elbow. 1t was 6
doubly sad misfortune for Hensler as hi:
wife is very sick and not expected to live.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
A Big Headed Boy.

Living on a farm near Cherrytree, six
miles from Titusvills, Pa, is Ralph Alcorn, a
boy Is years old, who has the largest head
for his years On record in that state Three
years ago his measurement was for an ~
hat. Two years later his head had grown to
require en- So. Last season an sss deer was
ordered for him, while now So is the size 70
Quired The boy is very bright and quick
wttted, has a wonderful memory, Is good
looking, we'll built, weighs los pounds, and
though 1T is very large, his head Is regular In
shape and perfectly formed In playing he |,
obliged to abstain from running, for, as be
says, he is liable to become over balanced and
to fall The physicians say that in TIE end be
viii experience no Inconvenience from his big
head, as the body will In time catch up with
his head and thus even matters. Chicago
Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
RECALLING A CRIME.
Heirs OF Wife Murderer Wanted---
$4,000 for them Tn California "A
Terrible Deed In Rock Ielaod.

Heirs OF a Wife Murderer Wauted.--
s&5,OOO for them tn California "A
Terrible Deed In Rock I>laod.
Sheriff Silvis is in receipt of letter to
which may attach great interest to some
people in this county. The comm unica-
ton lie dated Colusa. Colusa county, Cal.
Feb. 10. 1889. and in IL the writer. Mr..
Stewart Harris, states that he seeks in
formation concerning the children or other
heirs at law of one DAVID Stoddart, who.
Mr.. Harris believes. was hung for the
crime of wife murder in Rock Island
county In 1853 or '57, and who, be is in
formed, left three children. Now sis.
ter of the culprit died last April at Colu'
sa. leaving an estate OF about ee5. 600
and of which Mr.. Harris Is the admins
traitor. He is therefore anxious to find
these children of Stoddart, who are the
only lawful heirs to this snug little for.
tune. Mr.. Harris says: THE case which
eliminated In Stoddard's execution was
a somewhat noted one, and any insorma
ton pertaining to 1t will be thankfully
received"
1t was in the summer of 1858 that
Stoddar was probably executed in the
hollow, just north of the present hall park
under direction of Sheriff Gordon, and by
Deputy Sheriff Ezra Beardsley. 1t was
the first Of two executions that took
place at the same place-a man by the
name Of Ingram being executed there by
Ezra Beardsley, then himself sheriff,
two years later. and for the same crime
that Of homicide. Stoddart lived up
on what Is now Twenty second street
and very near where then stood and still
stands the Shamrock house. His wifi,
was disreputable woman and it wa,
when be discovered her. one night. pre-
pairing to go to the theatre with another
man, that he seized an Ak and split he
head open. then chopping hel
body to pieces. After his incar.
ceration for the commission of tn.
crime, he escaped from the old jail build.
ing and was at large nearly year. being
finally captured near Des Mcines. Iowa
He was tried and convicted in the cour
house, which still remains as an eye sors
to the community. Many Of our old cit
liens remember distinctly the circum'
stances of his crime. his trial and execu.
ton.
His children. if he had any. we're quite
young at the time of his death, and il
they are still living, their whereabouts
are unknown to anybody herssbouts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Sewing Machine Statesmen.

There has been a wonderful change In the
business methods Of sewing pachine dealers
within the past decade, and that tie change
is for the better goes almost without the say.
ing. There was time when the sewing ma
chine agent and the lightning rod man were
looked upon as land pirates and their ap-
proach regarded with genuine dread The
only way to get rid of the sewing machine
agent OF auld lang syne was to give him an
order. The majority Of agents worked on
commission, and they must sell or starve.
Nowadays, the business is conducted much
on the same plan as that Of the wholesale
grocer OF dry goods dealer. Regular travel.
ing men are employed, paid salary and ex.
penses, and they sell machines to those who
want them, and not to those who do not, bu,
purchase to get rid Of bore. Some of the
best commercial men in the country are now
engaged In the sewing machine business, and
the dignity added by the adoption Of business
like methods is rapidly putting that branch
OF trade IN the front rank as a desirable 90
cupation. -Globe-D Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Hypnotisrn In Berlin.

dypnOClSm III bcruus
At meeting of the Berlin Medical society
Professor Virchow introduced French ply
stefan, DR.. Feldmann, who made some ex
periments in hypnotism. A young mar
named Garrick offered himself as a medium
After few seconds of the usual manipula
tons the medium fell into deep magnetic
sleep He became perfectly apathetic ant
motionless.
In this state of suggestion" DR.. Feldmanr
showed the influence of various medicaments
on the medium, who took quiuine for sugar
smacking his lips with enjoyment, and be DO
1t for some time. Immediately afterward
following the will Of the doctor, he showed
the usual adherence OF those bitter anc
caustic substances With the same success
he ate lemon for an apple. A piece Of cam
phor held on his forehead had singular ef
feet. The medium bent bis body far back
ward aud had to be held on bis chair.
A magnet caused dreamy state, during
which the medium related his impressions a,
to events la the street, in which be bslisvec
himself to be. Then the medium obeyed ths
will Of the doctor In various ways, shovelins
snow, skating, falling and rising again witt
one jump at the doctors suggestion, anG
finally took a pocket book by force out Of
Professor Virchow's pockets He was ther
ordered by DR.. Feldmann to reseat himself
and soon woke out OF the hypnotic sleep, re
Numbering nothing Of what had happened
Two young physicians then spoke, declaring
that such experiments were without scientific
basis They believed the 'suggestions" to b
probably genuine, but as to the other expert
ments, especially the effect of medicines and
the magnet, they thought they needed care
full examination London News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
On q PulQue Train.

The region we passed through is the center
Of the pulque region of Mexico. This road
runs a train called the ''pulque train" into the
City Of Mexico every day loaded with barrels
and bottles of pulque. These bottles remind
one of the bottles known in scripture time.
They are made Of hog skins The skin is
stripped from the hog almost intact, turned
inside ont, and then with the legs, tail and
throat tied up 1t Is filed with pulque. The
baggage car of our train is nearly filed with
these uncouth objects, and until we knew
what they were We supposed 1t was load Of
hogs As the train stops at the small stations
on the WY to Vera Cruz, boys and men rush
up to the baggage car with bottles, pals and
denlijoh which are filled from these hog
skins. In the cities the pulque shops are IRE
quent, and you can always see crowd Of
Mexicans standing before the bar absorbing
the pulque. They drink it from large glasses
which hold about qunrt l am told that
when it Is fresh pulque Is as sweet as honey,
but it ferments rapidly and is sour in a day
or two.-Vera Cruz Letter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
THE REP. POLITICAL POT.

The Warmer weather Brings Dis
turbing Elements to the Surface.
Good snaps In Great Demand-..As-
piring Patriots.
These bright, sunshiny, base ball days
have a remarkable effect upon the sspir-
ing politician who contributed so i'm
measursbly to the series of circumstances
which pave the way up to the great ma
tional event which Is to occur at Wash
ington on Monday next. 1t is fact not
In the least to be disputed that but for
certain influences all over the country,
not the least of which were right here In
Rock Island, Gen. Harrison would never
have donned the offlcial hat that his
grandfather wore. No one will doubt
therefore that these great instances of
political obligation should be squared"
and while the man who carries votes in
his vest pocket has enjoyed seclusion ind
the sole companion ship Of clear con-
science during the winter he has already
bobbed up serenely In various shapes
and attitudes. Already the republican po-
litical blackboard is chalEed with an i'm
maculate array of talent " hich must not
In any event, be 10 ct sigh Of. For city
clerk three candida ties have already been
proclaimed. viz: VIM. ". Eggleston. ].
Alex. Montgomery-and last, but to use
a much abused expression-"not least,
Robert Koehler: while for collector there
are the same number of sspirants-the
names of these very thoughtful individu-
ais being Spencer Mattison. Joshua Has
selquist and Charles Fieblg. For the
first named office there seems to be the
most bitter rivalry, condition
that was greatly inten sitied bv the
modest proclamation of Capt Koehler
OF his candidacy, this morning. This
has brought out all sorts Of ugly express
sions by his opponents. about his being
wooded to the Office" having "a life
lease" or "a mortgage" or 1t. and all such
naughty things. Yet the probabilities
are that still one more candidate, at
least, will walk into the arena to
contest for this office. before it is settled.
The Office of collector is generally re-
garded by the faithful as proper gift
aud recognition of influence and labor
for the good of the cause. and for this
reason the Office has never been known to
60 begging. After such a momentous
contest as that of last fall it ia not sur.
prising that with tie approach of the
preliminsries many will be called,
though few chosen"
There have been no for nal declarations
yet as to candidacy for the city attorney
ship. though there will be abundant tall
EFT In due season. includ ng such barris>
ters as Saville Johnston. Oliver Olsen and
J. L. Haas. all OF whom lent their
eloquence to last summer 5 campaign and
merited the personal gratitude of the
Hoosier. who has just gone to Washing.
ton.
In the face of victory Sc pronounced as
that of last November. the thought of
possible defeat in the municipal and
township contests soon to occur, does not
cross the threshold of republican conceit
but mark ye, there's where we'll fool
ba,p
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
County asuII1iDa.
TIiAEsFEI q .

25-James Taylor to W F Crawford
lot l. block /. Taylor Ridge, $40.
Nellie E Read to Gertrude A Quick
lot 4. Lydia F Wheelock's addition. Mo-
line, $500.
Rufus Walker and :. @ II Read tC
Gertrude A Quick. lots 8 and 4. L A
Wheelock's addition, Moline. 800.
B Davenport to John Amburg. pit lo'
s, block l, Davenport's second addition,
Moline. 1915.
RIA Smith to John E Poole. pit lo'
8. block 0, Woods third addition. Mo-
line, $3.50.
E Cooper to w Y Millstead. lot 10
Adamsville addition to Milan. $500. and
W Y Millstead to w Chopper, same
x20O.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Un,form Rank. z. Of p.

Every Sir Knight WIN signified his in
tention of joining the Uniform Rank Is
urgently requested to be on hand at the
Castle hall Friday evening, March l,
when the degree will be conferred by VS.
Ting officers. 1t is of imperative impor-
lance that all wishing % join should be
on hand. H. G. CLEAyELAND.
A. d. HUEs NC.
G. l. EYsT sR. Committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Progressive Euchre.

MIR. and Mrs. Sewall Dodge gave
pleasant progressive euchrs party Mon
day evening.
The West End Progressive Euchre
club was finely entertained by Capt and
Mrs. r. ]. Buford last evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

A stage coach-The prompter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Island City CLUB.

All members of the Island City club
are requested to be present at the meet
inc Thursday evening. Business Of i'm
t nortance. JoaN LooNEY, Pres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

g.. George l., Carol H.. Ethel NJ. and
Philip D. and the residue is to be shared
equally among them. Mary L. Vincent,
L. D. Edwards and L. D. Wheelock are
named as executors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

What you need Is a medicine which is
pure, efficient, reliable. Such is Hoods
Ssrsaparilla. 1t possesses peculiar cura-
tive powers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

presently. "It will be the wisest course, When my daughter is married Mdlle. Rosalie will leave our service"
 At this moment, as Fleetwood was about to leave me, Eunice danced up to us. It was pleasure to look upon her bright face, beaming as it was with happiness. Loves summer was hers; her life was filled with heavenly joy. In her hand she held two posies.
 "Mdlle. Rosalie arranged them," she said. ''She has the most exquisite taste One for you, papa; and one for you, MT. Fleetwood" :"
 Neither she nor my wife ever addressed him as an ordinary servant. He accepted the posie reluctantly. A gift from tho hands of Eunice would have delighted him; but this from Mdlle. Rosalie, saw, was repug- nant to him.
 "she has been speaking in such praise of you, MT. Fleetwood continued Eunice. You have quite won her heart. You ought to be proud; she is so sweet and good. Papa" she said, as we walked a little aside from Fleetwood, '' you have perfume about you have you been scenting yourself2"
 NO, my darling,"I said, laughing at the question. "But now you mention 1t, have had the fancy myself that there was some- thing moro fragrant than usual about me this morning."
 sniffed up, and Eunice followed my ex- ample merrily.
 Il know what it is, papa," she said, sud denly; "it is wood-violet. That is Mdlle. Rosalie's favorite perfume"
 Indeed, Eunice," said "I was not aware of 1t. Somebody has been sprinkling it upon me, suppose. There, runaway. Fleetwood, l want you to go into the town for me and get me some books; I made out the list last night"
 Fleetwood, at my summons, came to my side, and put my hand in the breast pocket of my coat for the list had written. drew it out, with something soft-a lady's hand kerchief, from which foated the faint per fume of wood-violet. As held the handke chief, in some astonishment. in my hand wondering how it could have got into my pocket, my eyes lighted upon Q name em- broldered in corner of the delicate trifle- the name of Rosalie. Involuntarily the hand kerch1ef fell from my hand, and luttered to the ground, and before had time to stoop and pick it up, Mdle Rosalie darted forward and, seizing it, thrust it hastily into her pocket.
 "Thank you," she said, softly; "thank you so much!"
 She ripped away, and Fleetwood, taking the list which mechanically held out to him, walked thoughtfully from the garden, his head bent upon his breast.
 It was this incident of Mdlle. Rosalie'- handkerchief which caused me so much dis comforture. I had no remembrance what ever of placing it there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
PREFERENCES AND TREASURES.

I'd rather drink cold water from the brook. Than Qua6 excitement from golden chaiice. T0 rather sleep on straw in shepherds hut Than lie awake and restless in a palace. I'd rather earn dry bread in lusty health, Ana eat 1t with a sense of wholesome pleasure Than feed without the zest of appetite On gorgeous plate and unavailing treasure, I'd rather have one true, unfailing friend. Than fifty parasites to crave my bounty: And one poor lass who loved me for myself Than one without @ heart who owned
 county. Nature is kind if our desires are pure. And strews rich blessings everywhere around
 us; While Fortune. if we pant in her pursuit Too often grants her favors to confound us. Fresh air and sunshine, flowers and healtt
 and love-
 These are endowments if we learn to prize
 them; rae wise mans treasures better worth thar
 gold,
 And none but fools and wicked men despis
 them.
 Charles Mackay, in Chambers Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place.
 IA East Main and Wolcott Road. 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, e1 Horse Railroad Stable (private). g Iron Bridge, West Main. s4 Waterbury Brass Co. (private.) 25 Corner Johnson and Watervile 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. e7 Junction North Main Grove and North Elm sS Waterbury Mfg. Co.
 B Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Ce. 35 Benedict < Burnham Mfg. Co. 36 Waterbury Watch Go. .(private) 3s Corner Grand and South Main. 4s Corner Union and Franklin. 43 Scovil Mfg. Co. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill. 46 Mo- Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley. a1a Corner Meadow and Bank. 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. 3a1 Plume S Atwood Mfg. Co. privateo 3a3 Holmes Booth & Haydens, (private) sa4 No. f Hose House. so5 Corner Simons and Burnham streets.
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
 TO give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door. DO not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arm in the box is striking as that indicates an alllDe has already been given.
 Re particular to remain at the box until the ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department, who will release the key. or if circumstances will mot permit remaining, then the proper officer will re- turn the key to the holder as sosn as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
FOR SALE,

HOOD CHANGE TO RIGHT MAN. My o LIVERY STABLE at No Scovin street. with Horses, Carriages, etc, will be sold on reasonable terms Satisfactory reason fer sell ing Inquire on premises, No Scovill street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
WASHINGTON EXPREss

For Newburgh, Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washingtt n with Pullman Sleeping Cars, 10 4a pm Boston, 3:10 am.
 Worcester, 3:10 am.
 Putnam, 3:10 am.
 Willimantic s:1O am Hartford, 3!l0 m return, 9:3O a. m.. New Britain, 310 m; return, 9:4S p. m. Danbury, 1042 m; return, 200 m flshklll on Hudson, 10:42 p m; return, 1920 a m,
 A. c. KENDALL, Gen'l Pass Agent, Boston. c H, PIATT, Surt., Hartford,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
CHAPTER ",

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