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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27

Tho family altar is the olde~, religions
shrine. The patfiarvhs hud no other temple
than their home. and the father uf the fam
lly was the uumitercd but piyuclv ap.
pointed priest of the household church. and
ms altar was family altar. \ family with
ont "A family altar can not bc Christian
family, and vet there are thousands Of
households whose members "hclung' To
the church where the family altar
Is not erected. The time was when in our
church, such "a family was not known. and
II known not tolerated. But how is II now
We fear there are hundreds of Evangelical
families who neglect this means of grace.
II this matter ~ not looked after. religion
itself will gradually die out among
NJ. We do not believe il possible To-
MAINTAIN the spirituality of the church,
without blazing altnr.ilrcs in tho
homes of the people. Religion lives in tho
family, If il live, at all The church lives
~ the homes and in the every day lives If
the people. \ live church in the families
will not bc a dead church IN the pew, of the
sanctuary. Let our motto he family altar
in every Evangelical household, aud inmilv
prayers every day. f,IDg,i.rd Messenger.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
rrMrrpANcr NEws ANn NOTES.

In the new state Of Washington the license
fee ranges from $3.50 to $1,000 yenr
Every year Germany spends 43O 00O, 900
marks for It's army aud 400, UO,OOO marks for
its alcoholic drinks,
There were 6Si arrests for illegal liquor
selling in Boston last year. SOi seizures and
$500 gallons of alcoholic stuff were forfeited
Neal Dow's testimony is 10 the effect that in
the old rum days Maine was the poorest
State in the Union; now IL is one OF the rich
est.
A young Harvard graduate is getting up a
series of five and ten cent concerts at Boston
to keep the poor out OF the saloons The adj
mission tickets entitle the holder 10 IA bun
and IA cup of coffee.
A temperance society has been formed at
Berlin under the patronage of members Of
the Imperial family and the city aristocracY.
Members are described as knights of the
Blue Cross The President is Colonel Won
Knobelsdorf.
There are less than 1000 licensed saloons in
Philadelphia, and, according 10 the Times,
there are 1000 others that work the police,
and pay no license. These latter go 10y the
instructive name Of "speak -easies" that is
you must not make too much noise while you
drink.
A prize of fifty dollars for the best essay
on the relation of the temperance question 10
political economy, has been offered for the
competition Of college undergraduates by the
National w. G. II. U. department OF organ
ization and instruction in the higher inStitu-
tions of learning.
Henry Kepp leaned against the bar in a st.
Louis saloon and confidently wagered that no
could drink half beer glass Of gin and then
put seven ponies OF whisky on top OF it. Ho
successfully carried out his part OF the pro
gramme 10 the amusement Of many cronies,
and was then carried home, where he died
within three hours,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
Novel Facts About Railroads.

The fastest long.diStancc run ever
made was on August -, lsSS, on tho
LONDON and Northwestern, from London
to Edinburgh, 400 miles. Three stops
were made, and the average speed at
tanned while in motion was - 10 miles
per hour. Four successive miles were
done in I7s, Az, -, and ~ seconds, or
q speed of 16 miles an hour This per-
formance closed u series of races" be-
tween the Great Northern and the Lon.
don and Northwestern. each company
fighting for the supremacy Of fast time
between the points named.
The Michigan Central Road claims the
tastes; time made by any train in the
United Sates-lO7 miles in 93 minutes
running time, an average of 60 $40
miles per hour. The Baltimore and Ohio
regular trains between Baltimore and
Washington attain u speed of 53i miles
per hour.
In the following countries no trains at
tain a speed exceeding 20 miles an hour,
including stops Brazil, Peru, Algeria,
Asia Minor, Bulgaria, Greece, Montcnc-
gro, Norway. Portugal, Scryia, Spain
and Tuns.
The Great Western is the largest Eng
ish line in extent OF milcs-2lGJ miles.
The longest line operated 10y one slu-
gle system in the world is that of the
PcnnSylyania--75Slt miles. The Atch-
ison, Topeka and Santa Fc comes next
with 1881 miles.
The shortest steam railway is the
Island II. Il. at Buffalo, y. y. One
eighth mile long.
The most difficult section of railway in
the world to operate is ON the Southeast
ern Railway between London Bridge and
Cannon street and Charing Cross. Here
there is constant crossing and recrussing
OF tracks, causing at times much delay.
Nevertheless $50 loaded trains 90 in and
ont OF Cannon street aud Charing Cross
stations daily.
Manchester, England, claims greater
number of trains daily in and out Of her
stations than any other city in the world
st. Pancras, OF the Midland Railway
in London, is the largest passenger sta.
tiOn in the world. The Central station
at Amsterdam is said To be the finest ir
Europe, if not in the world, and it en-
Joys at the same time an unequaled site
The railroads OF the United States
transported in 1885 151 1853, 655 passseu-
gers, each of whom Travelled on AN aver
age 24s miles; the average fare paid was
q cents per mile. These railways also
carried in 1885 $50, 600, 900 tons of
freight. To carry these passengers and
this vast amount of freight required 80,
400 locomotives, 2l i30 passenger cars,
and 1,012, 900 other cars.
The nine principal countries IN the
/ order OF their prominence in mileage ex-
tent are United States, Germany, France,
Great Britain, Russia, Austria, British
India, Canada and Italy.
Already in the United States there are
GAO miles of electric railways with $50
more in course of cCnstruction) and 1910
cars being operated. - Chatter.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
RELIGIOUS READING.
. MEDITATION or SAINT Ararrtxr.

MEDITATION or SAINT AUGUSTINE.
Woe to that soul which having let Christ 90.
Some better thing than lie Is hopes to
iindl
For In uncertain wanderings to and fro
(As one whose eyes are blinded walks be-
hind
A cropping leader that himself is blind
Its hunger. still unsatisfied, shall grow.
Its cry shall ring unanswered on the
wind
Aud only endless sorrow shall II know.
he not, o soul of minel this lost. sad
thing.
But as a bird fees to the mountains. flee
Rejoicing to the cross on Calvary,
And find thy refuge with thy Lord and
King.
Only the Crucihcd can make thee whole.
Fix there, fix there thy restng-placc.
My soul
-SVHd1y School Time.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
A UNIQUE RRnrnrRnnnn.

Among the many club organizations in this
city is one called The Liberal Brptherhood,r y
an organization Of harkeepers "for eevRt-
ing the character Of the men engaged In the
business and to improve their condition
morally. socially an materially The fifth
annual ball of this Barkccpcrs' Brother
hood was givcn at the Metropolitan Opera
House ON the 18th ult They admit To member
ship any white man, who IL practical bar
keeper, over the age OF twenty one years, re-
gardless ut nationality politics, or religion
a. They have cluh-rooms and in the way
of social recreation for the members,
the fourth Sunday evening of each month,
from September till May, * set apart as
Indies night, when the Cluh-rooms arc
thrown open to the wives and lady friends OF
members 4 collation. is served and men,
hcrs ~ the leading theatrical troupes give
their services IN the way of Tccitations, music
and song. They care for their membership
In case of sickness or distross-"p provided
such sickness or distress was not caused by
immoral conduct or intcmpcranccn This
Barkeepcr' "Bruthcrhoodn is unique among
the club associations of the metropolis But
their business is against their moral and
socinl elevation while they continue IN it
National IduOCdtc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
WHAT MARES rIiy DIFFERENCE?

You forgot yourself today. did You not2
You preached iorty-HVe minutes said
M mbcr To his psetor, aner the sermon:
Maybe did; but oh. the human souls be-
fore me-their value aud their danger II
may be, in my zeal for their salvation,
talked lew minutes over my time
thought So said the member.
such q speech! | never heard the like
"i u before. ] stood for two hours. the
crowd being So great | could not lind seat.
and believe | could have stood an,ther
hour without getting tired" 80 Snid the
same member to his pastor few days after
the complaint at the length of his sermon.
The speech referred to was made hy a Mr.
~. politician, before the pol tical cluD Of
his ward
The pastor thought On one hand the
question of salvation. the cause of human-
ity, of the church. uf God the great ycritirs
Of life. death and Judgment and tired at ij
minutes with a comfortable seat ON the
other band, the success of q political party,
ana two hours, no seat, and nOt tired
.NfhDd.1 Monitor.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
.nnrr AnrI1rnArrn rtorors.

1sit true. asked Howard Crosby in the
Ar"Hn, that IL &, tu" udultoratcd liquor that
ruins the drinkers, Is not the pure whisky
IN" h"nd that ruins body and soul2 Can
nduItcratiun ndd ANYTHING 10 make II worse
Would the cure ut bdult"ratiou cure drunken
ness W" huvc tn" testimony ot one of .ho
most distinguished chemists IN New York.
that h" collected promlSruousy from a hum
dr"d grogg"l'os iu that city, yias ~ tho
whisky they sold over the har, and in each
case IN" whisky wns pur" or diluted with
water The hard drinks nrouot adultcratej.
II Is IN" expensive wines that are adulter-
ntcd, ot which the saloons have no snlc. 30
assured, Mr.. G"urg" and Mr. Townsend. that
the stopplgo Of adult"ration in liquors would
nav" ~" NOR" influence in preventing tho
deadly cNllsoi ut"mpnrnncr than the clean
ins ana polishing bayuuct would prevent
Its fatal power.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27
RELIGION OS sTIITs

This is poor kind of religion; none ~ II
for me, # you please, and IL ! had my way,
there would bcnOuc of II for you. The idea
Of putting the promises and the power, and
the lrccousncss of Christ and the com forts
ofthc Comforter, upso high above the walks
oncycry-lay life, thai there il no sweetness
nor utility In them for this world
No, no. Christ walks with the humble
over dusty roads. He will rs soon help a
wa'her-wuman at the tub ~ preacher IN
the study. The Holy Ghost will lead
ploughmon ns well ~ philosophers \
Monday religion is much better than a sun.
day profession. The coal digger and the
capitalist stand on par when It comes 10 the
benefits of the Gospel There is ofttimcs
more picty IN the Kitchen than I'm the Ihr-
lor, For power IN PRAYER, do not look al
ways To- the middle seat In the center aisle.
Lrt the preacher take a glance in the amen
corner or gallery. or back 10y the door. and
he will find religion on its knees.
some people have lots Of religion and no
Christ, and thee folks always own stills.
am getting in that mood when | want less
and less to do with mere formal religion
any way. Give me Christ. That is better
than all else, for lie is precious and walks
ON the same level with poor tempted me
Rec. =. H. idtmaH, in NeC York OJserccr.
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TEMPERANCE.
MARCHING ON.


Our land is full OF weeping, willis this curse
goes marching on,
Temperance men. the watch are keeping,
while the curse goes marching on
While the demon wa pursue, with the vic
tory close in view.
There is work for all to do, while this curse
goes marching on.
Goes marching on, goes marching on, goes
marching on, goes marching on,
Oh, the good we should be doins willie this
curse goes marching on.
Poor drunkards, they are dying while this
curse goes marching on:
Their wives and children crying while this
curse goes marching on.
Kind words may some one win from these
wretched paths ~ sim
We may bring the wanderers in while this
curse goes marching on.
Goes marching on, goes marching on, goes
marching on, gOFs marching on.
or, the good we should be doing while this
curse goes marching on.
Let us strengthen one another while this
curse goes marching on.
Seek To- raise fallen brother, while this
curse goes marching on
This is work for every hand, till throughout
our happy land
Temperance armies strong shall stand, while
this curse goes marching on.
Goes marching on. goes marching on, goes
marching on, goes marching on.
oh, the good We should he doing while this
curse goes marching ON.
Our friends strong drink pursuing while
this curse goes marching on,
Arc daily led to ruin, while this curse goes
marching on.
Now let one and all turn out and put this
demon rum to rout,
And then Wen all join ~ and shout, while
the year goes rolling On.
Goes rolling on goes rolling ON, goes rolling
ON, goes rolling ON,
Oh, the good we shall be doing while ths
years go rolling on.
&. ". Cook, ~ "Bdtiis Irc Tor Temperance"
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Which Of the petty Kings OF earth
Can boast guard like ours,
Enc.rced from our second birth
With all the heavenly powers
valerius and Rufnus were put to death FOR
Christ's sale in the year 2SI, and, after the
day when their bodies had been whipped and
bounded into u ielly in the night IN pris on
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-03-27

AN H0idemic which appears 70 oe simia.
90 or identical with influenza has appear d Ia
Fey, India, and Is spreading rapidly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

being pushed for representative-Geo.
W. Vinton. of Moline, and John A. Viii.
son, of Rural. Mr.. McEniry then moved
that the delegates to the senatorial con-
vention be instructed to cost their vote
for Geo. w. Vinton.
A debate followed in which Mr.. J.. A.
Wilson, of Rural. was also presented.
Hon. E. w. Hurst moved as a substi>
tute that committee Of ten be appointed
by the chair to select delegates to the
different conventions. The substitute was
adopted. The chair appointed the fol-
lowing to act: E. w. Hurst. j. P. Loo,
ney, J. w. Potter, Rock Island; D. w.
Gould. Peter Codel, M. J. McEniry. Mo.
line; Andrew Donaldson, Rural; W. G.
Davis. Edgington; James Winans.
Hampton; John Schafer. Jr., Port Byron.
THE DELEGATES.
The committee reported as follows, the
convention unanimously approving the
same:
To the State Conventional W Hurst,
John w Potter, b T Cable, w B Zones,
George Vinton. w WEIGH, G B Mar
shall. John A Wilson. Henry L Framing
To the congressional convention-Ar.
thur Burial. Tom Fender. David Martin,
j. K. Larkin, John G. Taylor, w. III.
Kistler. VIM. Moore, Morris Heagy. John
Schafer, NJ. j. McEnirv, John Gibson, T.
s. Silvis. L.. G. Blanding. Eugene Burns.
Henry Wheelan. Henry Prick, j. r.
Johnston. Dan w. Gould.
To the senatorial conventional s
Wright. C E Piper. Eugene Lewis, NJ X
Metzgar. Arthur Burial. Ed Bakersfield,
DR. j w Scott, Thomas Kerr Geo Nc
Nabney. Andrew Donaldson, Geo La
mont, T j Medill, S l. Swisher, Thos
Lees. r Si!vs. JAS Cavanaugh, Geo
Browner. L C Blanding.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolution, offered by
Supervisor George Browner, was also
unanimously adopted amidst great APP
plause:
ResolUed, That it is the sentiment of
this convention that the delegates to the
forthcoming congressional convention
present to that body the name of Ben T.
Cable. and ask for his unanimous nomi>
nation, feeling. under his leadership, not
only hopeful, but perfectly confident of
triumphant victory for the principles
of democracy.
MIR. Louis Edgington. of Buffalo Prai-
RE, presented the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
ResoI0ed, That the democrats of Rock
Island county are heartily in sympathy
with the movement tending TO bring the
election of united states senators nearer
the people. and view with pleasure the
practical unsnimity which the democrats
of the state have displayed in their coun-
tv convention in favor of Gen. John NJ
Palmer for the exalted position above re
ferred to; and furthermore, that the dele>
gates from Rock Island county to the
democratic state convention, are hereby
instructed to cast their vote as a unit for
the soldier>statesman, General John
Nj. Palmer FOR United States senator.
The convention then adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
The woodmen Troubles.

Spencer Madison. clerk of Rock Island
Camp No. 20. Modern Woodmen of
America, is in receipt of letter from L.
E. futile clerk of the Whiteside county
circuit court, in which he says that in the
matter of State Auditor c. w. Pavey VS..
the NJ. w. A., the case has been referred
to the master in chancery to take proofs,
and the case is continued until the Oc>
tober term. By that time the order will
have determined as to j. G. Root remain
ing in the Office of head consul anyway.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
IsIana city Lodge, A. o. q. W.

All members of Island City Lodge. No.
4. A. o. U. W.. are notified to assemble
at their hall at $50 a. m. on Friday, May
80. to participate in the Decoration day
exercises at Court House square. By
order of the lodge. W. A. RoBB. NJ. w.
G. w HAYES. Recorder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
RiVer RiuleIa.

The Kit Cars on brought down fourteen
strings of lumber.
The stage of the water was 405 at
noon; the temperature 81.
Today's boats up were the j. W. Van
SAINT. Mountain Belle, Bella Mac, Pilot
and Irene d.
The Helen Schulenberg. Irene D.. Pilot
and Inverness each came down with eight
strings of logs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Jersey banks may break, but there's no
discounting the bill of the native mo-
squito.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
A,ten,,on uamn 2s. M. W. A.

You are hereby notified that the mem
bers CT No. 80 are expected to participate
in the Memorial services at the soldiers
county monument. You will therefore
be at your hall on Friday. MAY 80. at 8
a. m. Z. w. HALVES, V. =.
s. MATTIsoN. Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
Fine Residence For Rent

The dwelling formerly occupied by d.
b. Sears, near Black Hawks watch tow
er, with nine acres of land Also the
barns at the Davenport homestead APP.
ply To HENRY CURTIS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
Red Men.

All members of OSauKee tribe No. 10
are requested to meet at their wigwam on
Friday morning. May 80. to participate
in the decoration services. By order of
the tribe. R E. MEYER,
d. LAYER, Sschem.
G. of r.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
COVER THEM WITH FLOWERS
T0morrow's Tribute TO the soldier
Dead--The Exercises at the SOL
diers' N Monument and at the Island.

| Tomorrow will be Memorial day. and
| Rock Island will do honor to the memory
of her soldier dead The programme
| OF the exercises has been outlined in the
ARGUS. The various societies meet on
| Second avenue near Spencer square. in
the morning at o o'clock, and proceed 10
the court house square where there will
be fitting ceremonies about the soldiers
| monument. In the afternoon at 1 80 the
| societies and others visit the national
| cemetery on the island of Rock Island,
where Wentz Fost, of Davenport, will
have charge Of the tri-city observances
j. Alex Montgomery will act as chief
marshal of the day in Rock Island. q.
GRoCERs TO CLOSE TOMORROW.
We. the undersigned grocers of the city
of Rock Island hereby agree to keep our
respective places of business closed all
day on Decoration Day. Friday, MAY
80:
| Schneider WA Ebleh
W l. ansert Chas Oswald
Wheelan Bros } II Shields
Geo Il Browner W f Schroeder
kuscbman I.ouis Weckel
Juslus Zeis Loais Nav
Il Beecher &C Trnesdale
Z Pfoh VIM Bean
Maucker 4 Darrah wB Barker
W Petit Chas Hansgen
X Bennett
DECORATION DAY ON ROCK ISLAND.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL, Rock Island. Ill.
May %, 1890.
/. Friday, the 30th inst. being Decora-
ton Day. all labor and duty at this post
| except that required for the necessary
guard and police. will he suspended for
| the day.
3. The garrison flag will be dis played
| at half-staff from 12 IN. to sunset.
3 Carriages will not be allowed TO
cross Moline bridge nor to approach the
cemetery nearer than 200 yards. Visitors
can leave their carriages in charge of
drivers and walk to the cemetery during
the time of the memorial service. Car
riages should approach the cemetery from
| main entrance by main avenue. then turn
| by Park Drive.
]. nj. WHITTEMoRE.
Col. of Ordnance Commanding.
NOTES.
The postoffice will be closed from 10 a.
| m. to p. m. tomorrow and the carrier 8
window will be open from to for the
delivery OF mail. The morning delivery
only will be made
There will be flag raising exercises at
st. Joseph's Catholic school Immediately
after the ceremonies at the county SOL
diers' monument tomorrow morning.
The excursion train for Moline for all
attending the ceremonies on the island.
leaves the c., B. & Q. depot tomorrow
afternoon at 1 80 aud returns after the
exercises.
The dry goods stores of McIntire Bros.
and McCabe Bros will be closed all day
tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Every tissue of the body, every bone,
muscle and organ. is made stronger and
more healthful by the use of Hoods Sar-
saparilla
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
Attention A. o. U. w.

All members of Noble lodge No. l, A
o. U. W., are requested to assemble at
lodge room, Friday, May 30, at s a. m. to
participate in memorial services.
GEO. ECKERT, NJ w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Whi,man's butter cups and marsh NAL :
lows put up in fancy half pound boxes at
Krell e Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

There is danger in impure blood
There is safety in taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. the great blood purifier. 100
doses 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

The bee has managed somehow To get
credit for industry. but it's regular hum
bug.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Mclntire Bros. have "A new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no od0r.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Step in 10 KTell & Maths ice cream
parlor and try dish of the finest and
purest ice cream made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29
Tax Sale Notice

The annual tax sale will commence
next Monday. June 3. at the court house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Mint, wintergreen, maple and lemon
wafers-extra fine and fresh-st Krell &
Maths
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Furnished rooms for rent. Inquire of
Schaab Il Wolters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

Don't try to drown your soTrows in a
jug; troubles are great swimmers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-29

This space is reserved for
.JAHNs & BERTLEsoN,-
1912 Second Avenue.