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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-01
SEWN YEARS A PASTOR.

Rev. /. Il. Thornhill enters to-day upon
the eighth year Of his pastorate at the Balm
bridge-street Baptist church. Durng the
past seven years the church has greatly in
creased in members and prosperity. and has
extended its char table wings over a very large
circle in this city. The pastor has not only en-
deared himself TO his own immediate charge.
but has won the esteem of all with whom he
has been associated. During the regime Of
no one of its preceding pastors has the
church enjoyed so great prosperity. and Mr..
Tbornhill enters upon the coming year
under the most prOpltious circumstances
Instead of the regular service tonight a
mass-meeting Of the congregation will be
heldat 1880. This meeting IS intended TO be
a kind of reunion of the church. and 4 splen-
did programme of exercises has been pre-
pared for the occasion. and a pleasant and
profitable time is anticipated, and the church
will doubtless be crowded 10 its fullest
capacity.
There will be speaking by the deacons of the
church. and it is expected the choir will fur
nish good music.
First will bethe reading Of reports from the
different committees. Following this will be
addresses by Mr.. George +. Blanton on the
history of the church from its organization,
Mr. Joseph A. Davidson on mission work. Mr..
| Frederick A. Lamb on the need OF more fellow
ship and DR.. Thomas p. Mathews. chairman
of the parsonage committee. on the enter
prises of the church. The public is cordially
invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Edward Cobb and Miss Eldridge. OF
Buckingham, are visiting Mrs. W. L. Lith.
Cow
ping with Mrs. i. NJ. Weisiger. ON Perry
street.
Miss Maude Mendith. Of Prince Edward
county. returned to her home yesterday, after
a pleasant visit TO friends in this city.
Miss Alean Lacy. OF L%ynchburg. returned
TO her home yesterday after IA visit OF several
weeks in TINS city.
Hon. Thomas n. Davis. fof Midlothian. was
in the city yesterday. He was on his WAY
home from Matoacs. whittier he had been 10
the interest of the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. ID. t.. Toney. the Democratic nominee
from this district for the House. was at Clover
Hill Yesterday. He had q very pleasant time.
and talked with tho people there, aud reports
everything solid for a big majority Of the
grand old party next Tuesday.
Mr.. Z. I. Cox. Of Chesterfield. proprietor
of the Bermuda stock farm. passed throu Oh
the city yesterday With his horses. which be
had on exhibition ct the Fair. His fine horses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
LOCAL NOTICES.

A few boarders wanted at SOC Nine.
teenth street
Sure cure for dyspepsia. che~ing,gum.
All the best brands at Krell s. Maths.
Butter cups put up in half and one
pound air tight jars, smaller amount
loose, at Krell & Maths.
Dwelling for sale cheap, corner of Fiji
ieenth avenue and Thirty,first street, one
block from Elm street cars Enquire on
premises.
No April fool joke hut a fact, that
the Crown dining room serves better
meal for IS cents than any other place
in the CITY.
All hahl The latest; we have them.
miut glaces. They consist of extra fiue
cream and favored strongly of mint.
krel & Msth always have the latest for
parties.
j. ]. Lerch, the well known painter.
paper hanger. grainer, kalsominer. etc,
is prepared to do all kinds OF work in his
line in first class manner. Shop No.
800 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Railway Echoes.

Commencing Wednesday. April is. the
Rock Island route will run a tourist car
Oh train No. Il. leaving Chicago at 5 so
p. m. or Rock Island at IL p. N. to San
Francisco VIA Kansas City, Denver and
D & r. 6. These Califorria excursions
are TO be ruu weekly, leaving Chicago or
Rock Island on each Wednesday on and
after the above date.
Il Is pretty well established fact that
the c. B. i Q. will not build depot in
TINS city for years TO come They have.
however. decided TO repair the old barn
which IS doing duty as depot. In view
OF the fact the company is discharging
men BY the hundreds and cutting down
expenses II every way possible. we NAV
De thankful 10 get even a slice instead of
loaf of bresd l.. c. WAY. boss
psinter, was here Sunday looking over
tie ground. The depot is TO De psiu;ed
Ios.-e aat cat, uGT SEATS gne re- fi.c-s
Dui 10, and Otherwise thoroughly reno
waited and repaired. The depot al Quincy
Is 10 undergo similar repairs, but outside
Of these. c., B. & O. depo,s will remain
as they are for the present Peoria
Transcript.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
cataarh rannor Be cured

with local applications. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catsrrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in order TO cure it yon have to take inter-
nal remedies. Halls Cstarrh cure is taken
internally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catsrrh cure
is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
oy one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combins-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro,
duces such wonderful results in curing
catHrrh. Send for testimonials. F. j.
CHENEY & Co., Props Toledo, o. Sold
by druggists, price 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Who rules in this town a.?

Who rules in this town.
Depends on the question up.
The lamp-chinney ques-
tion-what sort do you break ?
Whatever sort your dealer
deals in.
How, do you think, he
selects his chimneys?
He buys those that cost him
least; he can get the regular
price for them; and the faster
they break the more he sells.
That's how he reasons.
Tell him you want Mac
beth's pearl top" or "pearl
glass, . tough glass, transpar-
ent, clear, not foggy, fine, of
right shape and uniform. Tell
him you'll pay him a nickel
more a piece, and that will
cover his extra costs twice
over. Tell him you don't pro-
pose to break any more. Try
your hand at ruling.
Pittsburp, GRO. ANArprrusc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Altention Vstsrsna.

For the state 6. A r. encsmpment to
be held 81 Decatur. April TO 10, Rock
Island and Peoria railway will grant ex-
cUrsion rate of one fare for the round
zap. Iicke,s OF ssle April 70 good for
return until and Including April II. This
rate Is open 10 the public Il is expected
TO run through coaches 10 Decatur.
Trains leave Rock Island S:i0a. m. 90
p. m, 6:45 p. m. Arrive at Decatur a,
$50 p m, 1890 p. m IL a. m. Equally
good time returning. For further infor-
nation inquire of F Il. Rockwell, ticket
agent; depot foot Twentieth street, or r
Siockhouse, general ticket agent, Rock
Island, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
SALE EXTRAORDINARY.
Ladies. Misses and Children's Nus
lin Underwear.
Four Days Only n Arnsld's Raxar-
"Wednesday Thursday. friday
and saturday.

This morning we shall place on sale
several extraordinary values which we
are confident will not last throughout
tie sale. therefore come early sni secure
first choice.
Lo. No. l. Ladies'chemise, drawers and
corset covers. children's drawers and
aprons These goods are neatly
trimmed and well msde are worth
at least double and treble the money.
OUR PRICE IS CENTS EACH
Lot No. 2 A betner quality OF night
gowns. white skirts. chemese. corset
covers and gowns. for ladies and
dresses, slips, drawers, and aprons for
children A very rare bargain. N1ue
worth less than SO cents and Others
IS cents TO 81.
THIS SALE ONLY. % CENTS
Lot No. 3. This is an exceptional bar
gain for ladies and misses of finely
made embroidered AID torchen lace
and RULED night gowns, ehemise,
drawers, skirts and corset covers
These goods must be seen 10 be appre-
cisted. as they cannot be duplicated
after this sale for double the money.
OUR PRICE 80 cESTss
M. ARSoED,
i29 West Second street, Davenport,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Rfr,rw,v,~s,


The Verne Swain was the only beat in
these waters today.
Tie sfsge of the water Was 100 a.
81 noon; the Temperature A.
Saltwater Gazette: Capt. Wheeler re-
ports thst the new boat now building for
Darsnt & Wheeler viii be out in q few
days after the opening of the lake, prob
ably toward the las, of the month. The
machinery is all on board and is being
set up. The boa. is lei feet over ell, 2z
feet beam On deck. Is on knuckIe. ana
viii draw two feet of water. The motive
power viii eonsis, of two boilers, 20 fee,
long and 40 inches ia diameter. each
boiler having Eve faes of 2sx100 inch
steel. and will work under pressure of
l6s pounds. The engines are IA inch
bore and I've foot stroke The boat will
cos: sI2. 500. and will be one of the finest
on the river. Il will do general towing
business.
A Quincy rivermsn tells the Wing that
be does not believe that the War Eagle
will ever go INTO commission again. She
Is 81 gone to pieces. and il would cost
more than she is worth TO put her in
shape. Her engines are good. but her
hull has been condemned euer since she
struck the Keokuk bridge. eight or nine
years ago, and laid on the bar above
quincy for two years following. She
will probably be taken TO ST. Lous aud
soid TO Pete Manning, who will wreck
her. and the engines will &c pa, into some
0lhe- boat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Take Notics.

TnoIn & Troupe. of ST. Louis, Mo,
now permanently located here. will clean
the paper on your walls, making il as
bright and clean as new, at less than the
cost OF repairing withouttaEingu up carpet
or moving furniture We have had
years of experience in this branch of bus.
mess and guarantee Satisfaction. Fresco
IN oil or distempen cleaned as we'll as
paper. Satisfactory references given
Address or telephone Fourth avenue drug
store. Telephone No, 1865
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Do You Cauphi

Doubleday. Take Kemp s Balssm, the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your
coughs and colds. 1t win cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
The lungs because it is pure balsam.
Hold it to the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
MAN The IFE BOAT.

Ere your wave-batfeTed, .dismasted hulk i. dash
ed to pieces Upon that cruel reef by the re-istess
waves. save. too q shattered physique, fas
yielding TO the attacks Of disease with that i'm
peral renoyater of heath and strength etter's
Stomach Bitters. The range OF its powers is wide,
Its action prompt and thorough, its use slways
SALE Chronic indigestion, debility and nervous
ness. malarisl complaints rheumatism, neuralgia,
inactivity OF the kidneys and bladder, and that
phyeidal decay without apparent cause. which is
often premature. IRE speedily checked ard uIti-
nafely cured by this medicine Of many uses and
sure results Sleep, appetite and vigor are i'm
proved by this helpful tonic and regulator the use
OF which hkewise tends to remedy nndne lean
nese.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
A Pleasant Pa.ty

There was pleasant party given at
tie home of Charles Hollis. s25 Twelfth
street Monday evening, the occasion be-
ing bis afty-fourth birthday. A large
number of friends we've present. A fue
snDper was served, and a general good
time INDUCED in. The following is list
of those present:
2essrs- and Nesdsme.-
strive Fred holi-
hGber William kolls
SchsA Niermie-
Stoy
Ne-srs-
Hermsn sehsel william Huber
Nissee-
Molly Sehasl Gustv HUber
Lers GoTtch Rosa StrGm
Olive Empke
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
i29 West Second street, Davenport
STATE OF OHIo. CRY op ToLEpo.

STATE or 0HIo. CITY OF ToLEpu.
Lucas COUNTY
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm OF 2. ]
Cheney & Co. doing business in the CITY
of Toledo. county and state aforesaid and
that said firm will pay The sum of one
hundred dollars for each and every case
of catarrh that cannot be cured tt the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANZ J. CHEsEY.
sworn to before me and Subscribed in
nv presence, this 9Th day OF December.
A D.. 1886
A. W. GLEASON,
ZEAL Notary Public
~N
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces of the system Send
for testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. 75c
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

My son has been fficted with nasal
catarrh since quite young Twas induced
to try Ely's Cream Balm. and before he
had used one bottle that dissgreeable ca
tarrhal smell had all left him He ap-
pears as we'll as anyone I, is the best
catsrrh remedy IN the MARKET c.
Olmstead, Arcols, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

vi health and strength renewed and of
ease and comfort follows the use of Sy.
rup OF Figs. as it acts in harmony with
nature to effectually cleanse the system
when costive or bilious. For sale in SOC
and u bottles By al leading druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

h D. MACK. D. P. A.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Illiuois Department, Encsupmeu,. q. A. r

DECATUR. H.. April $40. 1s9I.-For
abos e the G., B & Q, will sell tickets
from points in Illinois. April 40, rnclu-
sive, at one fare for the round trip, good
returning up to and including April IL,
1891. Good connection is made both 60
ing and returning.
n D. MACK. d. P
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15

among the Crees, who live in Manitoba
principally, there are four grades leodino
10 the highest position The first grade
Is "apunoo, conjurer of the morning
the members of which have the power Of
eAtinguishing fire; tho second is .'Nutao "
.he man who uses the bone or shell in
killing, and the "birdskins," who has ~,
extensive knowledge of healing remedies
ana possessing mesmeric powers; the third
Is 'hesikowejinew. the Man of the Dav y
VINO Is the revealer of secrets. and Tho
fourth is called "Tipiskoweyinew who
mas the power to multiply the evil infn.
ence of the Mtav. and even to baoI thaSa
VINO nave been affected by him.
Inc mltiatory rites among the Cree In.
dams consist in physical torture to test
the power Of endurance, this beinp n ma
eeSslty In the profession, as the noy;t;oto
VIII be prepared for stolidly yitnasoin,,
suierinGs IN others. and fest of ten
Gays duration The candidates first do
gree Is obtained by undergoing this period
OF lasting, in accordance with the cnstor,
o' the medical brotherhood. The candi
GATE goes to lonely spot and takes nm his
,'Siaeiice IN the branches of tree. where
nc ,asIS ana meditates, holding converse
win the spirits who visit him now ona
ss"'h ana become his guardians md
friends through life The great evil sniri.
N's,'s nm and takes him under his cora
anu the lesser spirits that abound in ~.
animals and in all the wonderful tb;nna 80
!i''u re become his servants The Is VI
,neSe medicine men is generally the mo y,
mucous and grotesque that can n. a0s
eeiNeu The skin of bear or otber u';i,
aii'iia' Is wrapped around the boJ, ~
the limbs, tho claws rearh;yo o,,,
'ne Ups OF the fingers and the head hs,,' w
80 closely fastened that IL part only 81 Zig
G1tpa a1oy painted face is seen.-S, pan1
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15

We are all too generally content to he
superticial--nay. proud of It, It Is diff.
cult TO DO otherwise, as yet. Tho country
Is young The national taste for the sec
ond hand has been unnaturally cultivated
but we have other disadvantages TO over.
come besides the tendency to rely on
Jones Cyclopedia of Universal Informa
tion for the Million. or Professor Magis
ter Artium's Lectures on Dante for the
Cultured In haste to be cultured rather
than educated wo force the exhaustion Of
the revenues OF our public libraries in sup
plying the demand for second hand books
The result Is that the American student
who attempts original research Is over.
whelmed with second hand books. If he
Is to succeed, he must have the real au,
thorities--the authorities for the gener.
ally accepted authorities He must po
behind well known names. He must not
DO satisfied that this or that author Ia fa.
nous He must swear on tho words Of
no master" In his study, but must prove
everything The real authorities are found
'rari nantes In gurgite yasto," II found
al ALL and unless the student IL rich
enough to give booksellers In London,
Paris, Rome. Berlin and Leipzig unlimited
discretion In seeking what he needs, he Ia
under most serious disadvantages Until
time removes these disadvantages, we
may expect TO have second hand prophets.
second hand philosophers. second hand
scientists. as representatives of Ameri-
can thought. st. Louis Republican.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15
big Things.

The largest railway depot in the
world is at Birmingham, Eng. 1t COW
ers eleven acres.
The highest trestle on the line of the
Northern Pacific railroad is that across
the Corsican detile, about twelve miles
west of Missoula, Mont. The track
level is exactly 300 feet inches above
rocks in the gorge below.
The British debt is so large that if it
were divided into Fl notes they would
completely cover the State of Ohio
three times over If paid in penny
pieces, and each penny piled one above
the other, 1t would make seven columns
OF copper reaching to the moon.
A gigantic earth worm, which seems
to be closely related to the common
angle worm, has just been sent from
Cape Colony, Africa, to the Royal Zoo
logical society of England. it is six
feet five inches in length and thick ac-
cordingly.
An English firm of potters have pro-
duced the largest vase in the world. II
is of china. its chief feature being n
globe representing the world, which is
supported on pedestal and surround.
=" " ny ehoiop icti IL urtS. L ne vase
is eleven feet high and six feet foul
inches in diameter. its cost is SIT 500.
Gladwin county, Michigan, boasts OF
having the largest frame barn in tn.
world. 1t is l56 feet long, so feet wide.
the structure is three stories HIGH and
Is 70 feet from the base to the apex of
the roof In It's construction 500 900
teet of lumber, $4,000 shingles. 500
braces and $50 beams and posts were
used.
TIE 'argeSt lighthouse lens in this
country was made by Paris firm and
shipped to the United States board of
lighthouse directors in August, 1888. 1t
was intended for lantern as big as a
small church, the lens proper measur-
ing hfteen feet in height and eleven
and half in width, the internal diam.
eter, or "bull's-eye,' being CHIT feet
eight inches.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15
THE AMERICAN EAGLE.

Indian Methods Of Capturing the Noble
"isird of Freedom"--An Eagle Trap.
The method OF capturing the bird
among the Absarahi and Blackfeet Of the
northwest is exceedingly novel and most
ingenious as well as curious. In fact,
there are two styles of hunting eagles.
The first thing OF all u.s. of course. to hold
an eagle dance An Indian cannot do
anything without first dancing for Il. and
as an eaglo Is an exceedingly hard and
difficult bird to capture. the dance in con
sequence must be all the harder and more
protracted Az rule the nomads of the
northwest still cling to the antiquated,
sntedated bow and arrow. and as their
peaks, forever on the watch and keeping
away from danger 1t Is very difficult
matter indeed. even with a fine sighted
rifle and quick trigger. to bring down
one of these high flying birds. Yet the
Crows capture them almost easily with
their simple arrows, where white man.
armed with the best of modern breech
loaders. would fail TO score nine times out
OF ten Crawling carefully like q snake
among the rocks. an Indian will work his
way high above the eyries. when 1t Is
a very easy matter to send an arrow Gy-
Ing downward. and usually with skillfnl
results
The second method praeticed by the Alb
saraki tribe TO secure the much coveted
birds is TO build mn eagle trap The brave
who Ia after plumber goes of alone by
himself to the Big Horn mountains. pro
ceeds upward until he arrives In the per-
petual snow district, and selecting
favorable spot digs pit large enough to
snugly conceal his person within After
vast deal Of careful preparation Zone
item OF which is TO carry the loose earth
away In u blanket and cast II to the
windsl, the still hunter arranges cover
Ing for his trap, consisting of light reeds
and grasses, and then proceeds to ensconce
himself In the pit. The bait Is slice OF
tough meat, bear or mountain goat. firmly
attached with sinews TO a piece OF raw
hide, and this Is laid on the trap outside
TO await customer. Just at dawn of
day, as the sun is coming up over the |
eastern peaks. the eagles, who all |
night long have smelt tho savory |
morsel. swoop viciously down upon the |
rawhide and bear meat. which they pro
coed vigorously to tear with their talons
and beaks Meanwhile. the buck inside. |
watching his opportunity. reaches up
through an interstice in the trap. and
Selling the big fellow firmly by one of his
legs, quick az wink drags the surprised
bird OF liberty down into the prison be-
low
The fun would not now be all on one |
side either had the eagle even fash of a
second to recover himself In; but tho
Indian. the moment his victims neck Is
within reach. with one sharp, quick,
wicked swipe Of his long keen hunting
knife, sewers that member from the body,
and 40 the matter ends The warrior then
returns TO bis lodge and proceeds to no.
late 10 his friends and relations the
wonderful exploits 81 his trip, of which
he Is the sole hero and big high muck "a
muck.--Fort keogh IN ~ Cor. Globe.
Democrat
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15
Why Rns.ians DO Not Em,rrate.

The government does not recognize tho
right OF Its subjects to go abroad or to
1--we abroad without its permission; and
II. therefore, Russian takes refuge from
oppression In freer country. he must
face the prospect Of expatriation. out
lawry, the loss Of all the property left be-
hind him. and exile to Siberia II he ever
returns Few people are willing to sepa.
rate themselves for life in this way from
friends relatives, home country and all
that a man naturally holds dear. What
alternative. then. Is left to the oppressed
when oppression becomes intolerableY
They must either submit or fight. and II
they are not willing TO submit and are not
able. undor the provisions of this code. IN
oppose tyranny by peaceful collective &C
tion, they will inevitably resort TO yio-
ienee and fight. singly or in small groups
as they are now fighting. until they 40 10
Siberia In leg fetters or perish on the scat.
fold. -George KEENAN, in Tho Century.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-09-15
Protection Tor the Witness

Browbeating Lawyer lin Montana)-An-
swer my question, sir.
Witness Ito court)-Your honor, have an.
swered that same question half dozen
times, but the answer don't suit him because
say MO- when he wants me to say "Yes.n
Am Obliged to lie under oath to please hima
Judge-Certainly not, sir. The courts ara
mace by the people for the people, and you.
as one OF the people, have right to protec.
ton.
Wieness-Then, your honor, demand pro-
lection from this court.
Judge-rve only got two guns about ma
VI. .he tipStan there will lend you one; he's
got three.-Omaha World.