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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
When the Word "Pluck" Was Slang.

Notes and Queries telh that the word
pluck affords an instance of the way IN
which slang words in the course of time
become adopted into current English.
We now meet with pluck" and "plucky'
as the recognized equivalents of courage
and courageous" An entry in Sir
Walter Scott's journal shows that in 1877
the word had not yet lost its character
He says want of that article blackguardly
called pluck" Its origin is obvious.
From early times the heart had been pop
ularly regarded as the seat of courage
Now, when a butcher lays open a carcass
he divides the great vessels of the heart,
cuts through the windpipe, and then
plucks out together the united heart and
lungs-lights he calls them-and he terms
the united mass "the pluck"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
NEW THROUGH SLEEPER.
chicago to sioux Fails, south Dako,a.

UnIcaSo 70 Sloux aIIs, South UaKora-
Beginning July 5th the Great Rock
Island route runs through buffet sleeper
Chicago to Sioux Falls, leaving Chicago
daily on the c.. r. l. & p, No. /, at
$50 noon. Returning, this daily sleeper
arrives at Chicago at sos a. m.
Maps, folders and information cheer
fully given. or sent on application to
George F. Lee, City Passenger Agent.
corner Clark and Washington streets.
Chicago, Ills or address E. St. John,
General Manager; John Sebastian, Gen
eral Ticket and Passenger Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE.
Estate of Sarah B. Cobb, Deceased

Estate of Sarah B. Cobb, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed ex-
ecutor of the last VIII and testament of Sarah B
Cobb. late of the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the county court of Rock Island
county, al the Office of the clerk of said court in
the city CT Rock Island, at the September term on
the First Monday in September next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 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.
Dated this 18th day OF July. A. D.. 1891.
PHIL MITCHELL, xecutor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Annual Encompmeur, @. A. &

For this occasion, the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern railway will
make rate of one lowest limited first.
class fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale July 81 and August and Q. Final
limit August 10. 1891. For full particu-
lars regarding rates, time of trains and
other information. call on or address any
agent of this company or the under
signed j, E. HANNEGAE.
O. r &PA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Lots FOR Sale

In Huber s. Peetz' addition to the city of
Rock Island. being the late Bailey Dsv-
exports homestead, nicely and centrally
located. within five blocks of the post.
Office. Title perfect. Terms liberal
For particulars apply to the undersigned
at the Peoples National bank or on the
premises. JOHN PEETZ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
The Harmonies.

Mrs. Brickrow-Of ali things, Why
are you sitting out on the roof barehead-
ed this scorching day?
Miss Brickrow-I want to bronze up
my face so can wear my yachting cap
this afternoon. York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Mrs. McPump-My goodness! The city
council has ordered that all milk shall be
tested by the Beatall Milk Tester"
Mr.. McPump milk dealer)-That's all
right. invented that tester myself
New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
The Idea.

John, want money for new para
SOL"
What, my darling, a parasol, when
next week there's going to be total
eclipse of the sun?"-Fhegende Batter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

dozzoni's Complexion Powder pro-
dnces soft and beautiful skin; it com.
bines every element Of beauty and purity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
A DMINISTRATRIX's SALE OF

"A REAL ESTATE
By virtue OF an order and decree of the comfy
conrt of RooS Island county. Illinois, made OF the
petition of the undersigned, Catherine E. Farrell
admins tratlx of the estate of Vim Farrell de-
cersed, for leave 10 sell real es ate of said de-
ceased, at the July term. A. D. 1891 of said court
to-wlt; On The 2lst day of July, 1891, shall on
the 2lst day of August next between the hours OF
ten O'Clock in the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day. sell for cash down. at public
sale, including widows dover ard honest ead, at
the north door of the court house, in the city of
Rock lsalrd, MY of Rock Island state of Hi
nos, the re- estate described as follows to-wit:
Lots eleven UD and twelve O2(, in tie northwest
i, OF the southwest i, of section three (S), town
snip seventeen I7) north range two (2). west of
the fourth "a principal meridian according to As
SCISSORS plat file for IS O. situated in the county
Of Rock sland, state of Illinois.
Dated this end day of July. 1885,
CATHERINE E. FARRELL
Administrative of the estate of VIM. Farrell! de-
ceased.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
I,+olIioence Column.

=, ,X1r.c gin at 1927 second avenue e.,
n sAp;pig 'scre at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

OItfk OF "a q Court
SWEENEY & WALKER. Soils for Complt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

- 1.-TWO GOOD cylinder press feeders 80 at
IN ~ .,-,ar Moline, at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
CHANCERY NOTICE.

UEU. W. GAMBLE, z
OLIVER OLSEN, Comp!'ts Sol r.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
A CategOri

A CategOric Answer.
The poet. in the dark of night,
Disturbed ir mis- repose,
Gets up and armed with boots and
things
He to the window goes.
He lays his weapons on the ell,
Then lifts the sash with care,
And with supernatural yell
He fires them through the air.
His wife starts up in wild alarm,
And with dreadful shrek,
She grabs him and she cries so
George!
What is the matter? Speakw
The poet thus appealed to could
Not possibly refuse,
And so he said, Ppm making, dear,
My offerings to the news"
Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
She Missed IL Once.

II can't find that there's anything
the matter with your wife sir" said
the superintendent of the asylum to
the gentleman who called to make
inquiries. l have been watching her
very closely since she's been here and
find nothing in her talk or ac-
tions which would indicate that her
min d has been effected in any
way.
THAT'S just it," said the gentle
man, ''she's quiet now, but who can
tell how soon she may be raving; 80
l thought the best thing to do would
be to have her placed under treatment
at once.
"Quite right" admitted the super
intendent, but what has been her
symptoms?'
There has been only one, return
ed the gentleman" but that cOnvinc.
ed ne"-He shook his head solemnly
and then added, "There was a bar
gain sale at Jones the other day and
she didn'G attend it.n
Too bad! too bad" replied the
superintendent. This is most
serious form of the mania. I'll do
my:best, but 1 fear it's life easel
Cloak Review.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
remarkable Freak OF Nature.

Remarkable Freak OF Nature.
Special dispatch to the Globe Democrat
BRAZIL IND, December 7.-One of
the most phenomenal births that has
occurred in this country for some
time is the infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs P. Vocom, living south of this
city. The little wonder was born
nearly three years ago, and is appar-
emily enjoying good health. 1t has
no eyes, the place were the eyes
should be is as smooth as any part of
the face. 1t bears large birth
mark on the left cheek, and has six
toes on one loot
A part from this is plump. and as
we'll built as an ordinary child.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
The Blind Chaplain Does Well.

The Blind Chaplain Does Well.
Rev. DIR. Milburn, the Blind Chap
lain, could not read the catechism,
him. DR.. Milburn smiled knowingly
as he listened. Then he took up the
questions seriatim. His answer was
in nearly every instance correct. He
d ctated the answers to his secretary,
who filled the blanks, and he seemed
to take a great deal of interest in the
task. He said Washington was 65
years old at the time of his retirement
from the presidency. Cabinet offices
of Washing ton-four-State, Treasu.
~, War, Attorney General. Jeffer.
son lived sixteen years after the close
of his second presidential term. He
answered that the navy was created
in Jefferson's administration. The
interior Department was created dur
ing Folks administration. John Jay,
or Rutledge, of South Carolina, was
the first Chief Justice. John Marshall
served the longest period -thirty-four
or thirty-fiye years. Henry Clay
served as speaker longer than any
one else-seven or eight Congresses.
Jefferson and John Adams died on
the 4th of July. James X. Polk was
speaker of the House before being
president. Henry A. Mullen berg, OF
Pennsylvania, was the first speaker
of the House. The first amendments
of the Constitution were adopted be.
fore 1910, most of them before 1900.
He was unable to tell what article of
the Constitution prescribes the meth
cd of choosing a president by elect
Ors. His secretary thought it would
be too much to expect him to answer
that. as he was not lawyer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14

than all the Europeans that preceded
them since Columbus discovered
America. Ever since they came into
the country peace and prosperity have
followed them, So that life and prop.
erty Is as safe here as 1t is in tn Q
United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
Happy.

The druggists face bright look
wore
When / entered his place today,
AS he was arranging a goodly
store
OF plaster and arnica.
So smiling and cheerful he seemed
to be
That L asked him to tell the rea-
son
He was so, and, winking, he answer
ed me,
"We're entering the football sea-
son.
New York Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
LOCATION
OF THE
San Antonio Fire Alarm Boxes.

pQu hllunlU Flu ElalW DUAGD'
No. LOCATION.
70 Cor S Flores and Chilean.
10 Cor s Flores and ArsenaI.
II juno S Laredo and East.
10 juno Laredo and S PecOS.
16 Cor s Flores aud Arkansas.
II Cor S FlOneS and Lachapelle. Is P K r
crosSing)
IS Union Stock Yards.
10 Cor S SaladO and Vera Cruz.
q & q \ X 4 Stock Yards, San Luis.
% Cor Medina and w Commerce, Il IL 6
NRR)
"a Cor w Commerce and PecOs.
IS Cor PecOS and Matamoras.
20 Central Office, Military Plaza.
81 Cor Houston and S Flores.
Is Cor Houston and San Saba,
90 Cor Leoua q Morales, City Hospital.
81 Cor Morlaes and n Salado.
80 Cor Leal and COmal.
"a Cor HidalgO and East.
81 Cor Acequia and Rodriguez,
SO juno San Pedro Ave and Camden, (2nd
Ward Hose)
81 Cor San Pedro Ave and Elmira.
IS Cor Warren and Jackson.
IL Cor San Pedro Ave and Laurel.
AZ juno Laurel and Fredericksburg Road,
John TESTS StOre.)
43 Cor San Pedro Ave and Locust, (San
Pedro Springs and car stables.
40 Cor Main Ave and Macon.
Al Cor Lexington Ave and Augusta.
122 Cor SOledad and Salinas,
1914 Cor E. Houston and st. Mary'S.
l25 Cor Z. Houston and Ave G, (No En-
CINE House.
126 Cor Martin and Jefferson.
127 Cor Ave d and Eighth.
1872 Cor Ave b and Ninth.
1874 Lone Star Brewery, Grand Ave.
1876 Cor Grand Ave aud Austin, (Sunset
Hose.
1856 Cor Austin and Duval.
l42 Cor Austin and Carson.
143 Cor Military Ave and Grayson.
l45 Cor Austin Ave and GraysOn.
1872 Cor Military Ave and Crosby
1853 Cor Olive and Burleson.
154 Cor Olive and Nolan.
21S Cor Burnet and Walnut.
pa Cor Ave f and Sixth.
215 Cor Ave d and Fifth.
2l6 Cor K Commerce and Alamo.
2l7 Cor NacogdOches and Nolan.
231 Cor Crockett and Bowie.
234 Cor Z Commerce and Walnut.
235 Cor Water and North CRelmann'S MILL
24l Cor Water and GOliad.
243 Cor GOllad and Santa Clara,
PSI juno Water and Alamo, mission HOse.)
253 Cor CamargO and Labor.
26l Cor PreSa and Pereida.
312 Cor Alamo and Villita.
314 Cor Quinta and Nueva.
3l5 Cor Market and Yturri, (No. Engine
HOuSe.)
SIG Cor Garden and Villita, Electric Light
StatiOn.)
32l Cor Garden and Mill
524 Cor Mill and Adams.
325 Cor Beauregard and Mill.
412 OrKing William and Turner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
His Great Mistake

His Great Mistake.
He thought he'd marry her be-
cause
She made her gowns herself,
But the little trimming bills she
had
Soon laid him Oh the shelf.
Cloak Review.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
GAN ANTONIO, TEXAs, DECEMBER

GAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, DECEMBER
y 9. 1891. Sealed proposals, in triplicate,
will be received here until 12O'clock noon,
JANUARY Q, 1892, and then opened. for
the construction at Fort Mcintosh, Texas,
of brick Bake house, according TO plans
and specifications TO be seen at this Office
and at Fort Mcintosh. Blank proposals
and full instructions can be had on appl-
cation. The U. 5. reserves the right TO
reject any or all proposals. Envelopes
containing proposals should be marked
Proposals for construction at Fort Nc
IntOSh. Texas" and addressed to G.. B.
DANDY, Deputy QuartermaSter General,
L. S. A, Chief QuartermaSter. 12-l2 Ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-14
Post Office Department.

WEEK DAYS.
Stamp window opens s, a. m.
" " closes 6, p. m.
General delivery opens s, a. m.
" closes 6, p. m.
Registry window opens 9, a. m.
closes 8, p. m.
Money order window op'ns 9, a. m.
- closes 4: p. m.
General delivery and carrier
windows open on Sunday from
$50 to 1880, a. m.
S. JOHNSON, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
Instructive Lectures.

Two very instructive and profitable
lectures were given in the Lutheran
church yesterday afternoon and even
ing by Mrs. j. II. Battles, who is state
superintendent of heredity and hygiene
Of the Nebraska W. G. T. L. The
lecture in the afternoon was plain
and full of profitable instruction.
1t is TO be regretted that every man,
woman and child in this city and coun-
ty we're not present to hear it. AL
though the attendance was not large,
still a great deal of interest was mani
tested by those present aud it is be-
lieved that good will result from her
advice.
Her lecture in the evening was de-
livered to a well filled house. Each
one present felt that much benefit
could be done to mankind by adheriDg
closely to the laws of health, and by
living lives of purity and sobriety.
The pastors of the various churches
assisted in the exercises and the sing
ing was conducted by the Lutheran
choir.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
Energy Always Wins,

If you want to make more clear
money than you ever made in your
life, send for circulars and price of the
Queen Platter, for gold, silver, nickel,
copper and brass plating; car be used
by any one. Plates beautiful and
equal to the finest new work, every
class of goods, or metals. $40 a day
can easily be made. Address Queen
City Silver and Nickel Plating Co.,
East st. Louis, Ill.
Queen City SiIueT and Nickel PLATING
Co., East st. Louis, Ills:
GENTS: The Queen platter beats
anything l ever saw to make money.
When received it, put in a brass
ring to test it and to my surprise it
was nicely silver plated in five minutes.
[ made S29.4O the first week, aud
$4S,S5 the second week plating jewelry
and tableware. At the end of the first
month 1 had SI9T.55 clear profit. 1
now get all the knives, forks, spoons
and jewelry one person can plate with
out going from home. [ will let my
son use the platter now have at home
and am going out to sell platers.
sold three today, at $1,000 each and
did some plating besides. 1 believe
any enterprising person can make a
grand success of this business.
Very Respectfully,
J. B. BALDWIN.
ATLANTA, Ills, March s, 1891.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
North Dickinson Notes,

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
HAYES TWP, Aug. 25.-ReY. John
Sheets went to Clay county to take
charge of the River Brethren services
last Sunday.
Jesse BasehOre and wife aud George
Basehore and Miss Harnish attended
the German Lutheran camp meeting
at Aida last Sunday.
Peter Bert took a trip to Lost
Springs on business.
The newly married couple, Lee Long
and wife, will settle down among US.
Mr.. Long has bought the Burnes farm.
Mrs. Ella Bert, of Abilene, visited
with relatives last week.
A. NJ. Engle and ]. 5. Baumbaugh
have purchased cider presses to dispose
of the fallen apples.
Father Breechbill and wife moved
to Abilene to make their home there.
They have seven Children. each living
on fine farm in this community. We
wish the aged pair unallOyed happiness
in their new home.
A great many of our young men and
women are preparing for the opening
of the county high school. Would that
every boy and girl without an aim in
life would rise in the full strength of
their youthful vigor and obtain an iu-
cation.
A. H, Neisley, of Hope, was here
last week.
Master EnOs Bert is on the sick list.
The preaching services a. Dethel last
Sunday were well attended.
Ezra Sheets, who is employed in the
WOOdbine creamery, spent Sunday at
home.
Chas. Baumbaugh will soon return to
Mcpherson county, to take charge of a
school,
Geo. Kyner will teach the Prairie
Hill school, D. E. Conner the Baker,
A. G. Lott at Chronisier's and Minnie
Issit at Oak creek.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
County High School.

The third year of the county high
school will open Tuesday, Sept. l,
1891. Principal S. NJ. Cook reports
the outlook for large attendance very
promising. There will be twenty or
more graduates the coming year.
Examinations for admission will be
held on Monday, Aug. 81, at the
county high school building. On Tues
day evening, Sept. l, President
Fairchild, of the state agricultural
college will deliver the opening address.
All friends of the institution are
invited to be present. The lecture
will be a rare treat. The success of
the county high school is now assured,
and it is accomplishing much coed in
the county and is winning many
friends everywhere. t&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
LABOR DAY news.
SEPTEMBER FIRST AND SECOND
BIG DAYS IN ABILENE.
The Largest Gathering of the Year
Promised-The Order of Parade
and Other Important News.

When the state meeting of the
Knights of Labor decided to hold a
celebration in Abilene on the 1st and
End of September, it was intended to
be the largest meeting of the kind ever
convened in Kansas. The immense
amount of work done by the local
committee Insures the gathering to be
success. Special trains will be run
on all the railroads and the number of
people visiting Abilene from different
portions of the state will be numbered
by the thousands.
Eminent speakers have signified
their acceptance of an invitation to be
present and address the people. They
include Hon. 7. V. POwdeTly, Grand
Master Workman K. of L. Col. l.
l.. Polk of the farmers alliance, Gen.
J. B. Weaver and many other able
personages. Those attending may ex
pect good time.
The city will have other attractions
besides the speaking to entertain the
crowds. Two games of base ball have
been arranged for between the home
club and the Topeka nine, which will
undoubtedly be the best play ed here
this season.
The iremen will give give an exhi-
bition fire test during the forenoon of
Sept. 2nd, scaling the Pacific hotel, and
throwing water from the top and run
ming contests. On Tuesday evening,
September 1st, there will be firemen's
uniform ball in Cases hall on south
side.
On the evening of the 1st at the opera
house, the Abilene Dramatic club viii
present the entertaining comedy "Our
Boys" to which the admission will be
50 cents.
The order of parade, which has been
arranged by the proper committee is as
follows:
The parade will form on A street,
right resting on South Buckeye. all
delegations coming into the city on
Enterprise street, Buckeye and the
west, will be expected to form in the
procession south of the court. house.
The line will move north on Buckeye
to Tenth, east on Tenth to Kinney,
north on Kinney to Eleventh, west on
Eleventh to Buckeye, south on Buck
eye to Third street, west on Third to
Vine, south on Vine to South Second
street west on Second 10 grounds. All
delegations coming into the city on the
Detroit road will join the procession
corner of Eleventh and Kinney. All
coming in on North Buckeye will join
at corner of Eleventh and Buckeye;
and all coming in the cemetery road
will join the procession at Tenth and
Buckeye.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Though she covers her cheeks with veil,
raise not sir gle objection;
For notice she never doth fail,
Though she covers her cheeks with a veil,
To leave her mouth free from such mail;
so since her lips have no protection,
Though she covers her cheeks with veil
Iraise not a single objection.
-"SaCremenski."
Born, to Mr.. Mrs. ]. d. Haskell,
boy.
There will be some fine tIotting on
the race track on Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoons commencing at p. m.
Tho last heard of the street rail-
way at Salina was that tie entire force
was at work near the military college
trying 10 pull hedge plant out by the
roots that it might not break the
electrical current and jar the passen-
gers kansas City Star.
Riley county has produced the
champion sunfoWer having recently
SSHN VIZ AASoouAAuS 10 ACOS anu =
inches to Hon. Martin Mohler to be
properly cured and sent for exhibition
to the worlds fair. Dickinson county
has no sunfowers is feet high as our
people do not let them grow long
enough for that, preferring that an Is
foot stalk of corn should take their
place.
The New York Tribune's first
prize of $3.50 for the best account of a
battle of the rebellion written by a
private soldier was awarded to. Judge
Leander Stillweli. of Erie, Kas. He
presides over the district composed of
the counties of Allen, Wilson and
WoOdson. Judge Stillwell at the time
of the battle of Shiloh, which he de-
scribes, was a boy OILS and private
in the sixty-frst Illinois infantry vol
unteers. The Tribune showed excellent
discrimination in awarding the prize to
Stillwell-aad to Kansas Kansas
City Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-27
Dr. Kirsch Acnnitted

The trial of Dr. Kirsch took place
in Quinn's court today and resulted IN
a verdict of acquittal. The doctor was
charged by the bicycle club with as
sault and violation of the state stat
utes, in not giving them a share of the
road, compelling them to precipitate
themselves into the ditch and among
the sunhOWers. The defendant de-
manded a jury trial, the entire morn
ing being consumed in securing
"twelve good men and true" Volum-
nous evidence was introduced, the
jury retired and returned a verdict as
stated above.
1t looks as if the wheelmen would
have to either ride on the railroad track
or have a special road made for their
individual use.