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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

A SouDg woman OF this city with some
literary taste. prompted By commendable
desire to become self supporting, set out to
find congenial employment upon some one
of the Chicago dailies. Resolutely she
knocked at the door of each, but in vain.
All the places were filed and no prospect
of a vacancy. Nothing daunted, she made
a list from the directory of all the publish
ing houses and trade papers, determined to
persevere until success crowned her efforts.
One by one these places were visited, until
finally, when she had nearly come to the
end of her rounds, she found most agree
able gentleman, who, in bland voice in
Quired the object of her call.
81 desire editorial employment upon Your
paper, SIR" she said.
Il should be glad to engage your sery-
ices" replied the gentleman pleasantly.
"but I fear you could not possibly meet
the requirements of an editor upon nv
paper. We are specialists, and ladies do
not usually inform themselves upon our
business"
81 don't know about that, sir. Indeed I
feel that l can write upon almost any sub
ject. Although young, l have had con-
siderable experience"
Doubtless, miss, but, you see, ours is
is-a-a hog paper"
''Well, sir" she spoke up brayely, its
quite true that l haven't read very much
about those very interesting animals, but
l have an uncle who has reared quite A
number of them, and guess he could post
me for the position"
She got a place, and good one. Such
perseverance always wins.-Chicago Mail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Did His DUTY.

An old gentleman on the Rochester and
Pittsburg railroad anXiously inquired Of
the conductor whether the train stopped At
a little crossroad town on the line 1t did
not, and the old man seemed very much dis.
turbed in consequence.
What am l goin to do?'' he asked
mournfully.
"Did you want to get off there?" sym,
pathetic passenger inquired.
mo; but you see I've got box of clothes.
pins that wanted to leave off there fornly
darter''
why, you can drop them off the real
PLATFORM" said some one; and as they ap
preached the little town four or five people
followed the old man out on the rear plat.
form of the train, where he descended to
the lower step, and as the train sped past
shanty he leaned forward until the
alarmed conductor grabbed his coat tails.
The box struck the end of log and a
couple of gross of clothes pins shot into
the air as though fired out Of a gun, and
scattered like shot from the muZzle of A
bell pointed blunderbuss.
For moment the old man was a picture
of perpleXity, but when he looked back IN
the track and saw his ''darter" and grand
children had witnessed the mishap and
were hurrying out with the evident inten-
ton of picking up the scattered merchan-
disc he turned and entered the car, and
glancing with an amused expression at the
laughing passengers he said as he took his
seat, We'll, Pm glad them pins are deliv-
cred. "-Harper's Young People.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Social Events.

The Schnell Social sad Literary club
has sent invitations TO its friends to the
first literary entertainment of the season
which occurs at its room on next Friday
evening.
Elaborate invitations have been issued
by the Tri- City Travellers association for
its grand banquet and ball to be given at
the new Hsrz & Bahnsen building on
Friday evening, Dec %.
The Oakdale club has issued handsome
Invitations TO its second annual ball
which occurs at Arnory hall Friday
evening. Dc. 80.
Miss Montgomery entertained party
of young lady friends st her home on
Second avenue yesterday afternoon A
large number were present and a delight
fu time was had by all.
George P Stauduhsr and wife enter
tanned party of friends at their home on
Third avenue last evening. Progressive
ciuch was the order of the evening and
several hours were spent by the guests
very pleasantly.
The eleventh annual ball of Iron
Molders Union No. $50 occurred at
Armory hall last night. 1t was largely
attended nearly 100 couple being present
and all eujOved an unusually pleasant
evening. Bleuer's orchestrs furni he'd
the music.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Busy BURGLARS.

Between 4 and o'clock this morning
MIR. and Mrs. William Boggess. who re-
side over W. A. Ehleb's grocery store on
TRentieth street between Third and
Fourth avenues, we're aroused by an IN
u usual noise at the door of the store be-
low, and Mr.. Borgess.. quickly dressing.
went down and encountered two men in
the act of burglarizing the store. On
being discovered the men fed, and Mr..
Boggess pluckily gave pursuit, at the
same time giving an alarm for police, but
he scamps made good their escape.
Ga examination of the store it was dis
covered that the lock had been picked
and the front door opened, but iuvestiga>
ZION so far has revealed only the loss of
two boxes of cigars. as the extent Of the
i,iunder taken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
One of nToore,s "Rnns.n

Sitting after dinner one evening at Slop-
erton cottage, the conversation turned on
the Irish aptitude to bulls"
''By the way, Mr.. Moore" said young
Englishman, I've found you out in an
Irish bull"
Indeed" said the guilty poet, pray,
what is it2"
''Oh," said young Literal, ''in that song
of The Waterman you say in the last
verse:
And see the sky-'tis morning
So now indeed good night.
Now of course good night in the morning
is blunder"
Upon my word" said an old gentleman.
Il never observed that bull before"
Nor l either" said Moore gravely
TODD justice to both parties we shall give
the verse of the song in question:
Again that fearful warningl
Had ever time such flight?
And see the sky-'tis morning
So now indeed good night.
The Waterman having himself bawled out,
past H." Past >" Past 9" at length
calls, Past g." and the startled lover sings
the above Good night. "-Westminster Re
view.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
POINTS FOR PILOTS.
Convention at La Crosse-Capt Durham
Expresses His Opinion

The Close of the Upper Mississippi River
Convention at La Crosse-Capt Durham
Expresses His Opinion.
At The Upper Mississippi River Pilots
convention at LIS Crosse, the pontoon
bridge near that city came up for discus
sion, and the opinion of Capt. c. W.
Durham, Of this city, WIS asked. He
said. in reply, that when the bridge
across the vest channel there was bailt,
there was strong Objection on the part
of navigators TO making the structure a
continuous one. A draw wss put in on
the west side, but the law has not been
carried out in any respect. The channel
is in such state that half raft cannot
90 through with safety. tits impossible
to legally close that draw and make a
continuous bridge without special act
of congress The secretary of war has
certain rights about the matter, but he
has not followed the law. 10 order TO
get that channel fixed up something must
be done first to show that it will never be
navigated again lie did not think any
resolution of any city could wipe out the
statutes OF the United States.
Capt Durham said he did not want
any one to understand his flee was OPP
posed TO closing the slough, but the Law
is such that they can do nothing now. II
you raise the dam to the maximum height
and continue the fence down sufficient
distance to draw the RATS out OF the
slough the pontoon draw will fall into
disuse, The pilots will cooperate in
this, but we can do nothing without the
consent of the engineering corps. Capt.
Winans said we want not only the slough
to be closed, but closed in such wsV
that IL will aid navigation He said he
came near wrecking couple of RATS
there las summer,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Onion Bin.

Onion Bill, so well known as journalist
and base ball enthusiast, has gone into
the law business, if the following from
an exchange is the truth: The
downward course once begun by young
man is rapid and terrible indeed There
was w. s. McCaull 70, example; once he
was a bright Young newspaper man. city
editor of various journsls in Iowa and
Illinois He became infected with the
base ball craze and became organizer
and afterwards secretary OF the Iowa>
Ilinoi; league. Now he has become a
lawyer, having been sdmitted the 1st of
November to practice IN the courts of
Illinois His shiugle floats il the breeze
at Joliet. TIE theOlogians might have
found an illustration here Of the 'Fal OF
Man From journalism TO law. and in
such brief space. tool Lucifer's dive
from celestial regions could NOS have
been more precipitate nor more spec,
tacular
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Some of Them Are Wen Behaved.
The Holiday Trade.

Charles A. Meek, furniture and house
hold goods. 322 Brady street, Davenport,
speaking of the holiday trade says.
Business is booming Ever since Thanks
giving we have had rush of business
that is marvellous. In our line the PROS
pect for tremendous holiday trsde j.
excellent. Our season has opened to
such an extent that we have been com
PEELED already to add to our facilities TO
taking care IF our trade and deiverin
goods. For several weeks we have
been adding to our stock as we have in
tended and placed quick selling and Mt
lTacting wares in the most conspicuous
places, moving some of the larger arti-
Giles OF furniture in the backgroun :. We
are making specially lust now OF
ladies' writing desks. psrlor tables, easy
chairs, rocking chslrs, of which we boast
the finest line in the three cities. You viii
also find in our stock at this season 8
handsome assortment of psrlor and
hanging lamps. silverwsre, albums. pic
lures. essels, table spreads. lace and cae-
nile curtains. and many other articles
time and space will not permit our men
tioni2g. A visit TO our store will con
vince you that it is the best place TO sc
lect sensible and useful gift. Then
you know money goes farthest with US
as we give goods on the easy payment
plan. We are sure you will find in oul
stock just what you want. Buy s,me-
thing useful and you will ever thank Us
for the suggestion Il will cost vow
nothing 10 look US over and we shall b
pleased to show you around whether you
buy or not.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
THE CITY'S CARE.
Tramps Are Plenty Here These
Days,
LODGING PLACE AT THE STATION

| Eighteen to Twenty of the Wanderers
| Cared for Every Night-Brought Here by
! the Canal Construction-They Work n
Day. Get Their Pay, Blow 1t and the
City's Humanity is Appealed to for a
Nights Protection.
mo news around here" said Caie
Miller to an ARGUS representative, who
poked his nose in ct police headquarters
this morning. Nothing here bu
tramps,' the chief continued, land they
are not new. In fact, they are get
ting to be an old story. Tney
are numerous here these days.
They are the only class of peopl
| that come under our attention to any
great extent But the only thing that
bothers US is that we can't get anything
out of them for the city. They come
here and commit themselves to the care
of the station and all we can Go is to
give them comfortable place to sleep.
They commit no crime or offense. They
admit that they are penniless-'busied,'
as they put it-and the city's only alter
native is to give them lodging"
"The number of tramps is larger than
is customary at this season Of the year. is
itf" enqured the reporter.
Eighteen to Twenty a Day.
Larger! l should say it was, ex
claimed the chief. Hardly night passes
that we do not have as many as W. can
handle Eighteen to 90 is the average per
| night"
ITO what do you attribute this in
creased number of trampsf"
ITO the canal construction work. The
operations at Milan seem to draw them.
They work day or so for the contrac-
tors. receive their pay. blow it and then
come 10 here and ask for place TO
Sleep"
DO the same men make practice of
comirgs"
"Oh, no; we seem to have different
men each night, but the number does not
dimi ish. The average keeps up o
from IS to 60"
"Is the city expected to feed these men
toof"
| No, not at all. They leave before
breakfast time, generally, although occa-
| sionally we strike some of grateful ais
position who want to do something.
Now the other morning after the snow,
| few Of them pitched in and cleaned our
walks, and these We gave their break
fast"
Some of Them Are Wen Behaved.
Some of them, too, are well behaved.
well dressed, gentemanly appearing fell
| lows. But they seem to have taken to
the road They work where they car.
and. if it is not to their liking, have good
time on what they earn, sleep where they
can, get their meals as best they can ana
| let the morrow take care of itself. We
don't provide beds. cots or covers for
them We give them we'll heated room
| to sleep in and that is all the city can be
| expected to do for them"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Giving Aims

On recent morning, while number of
men were seated near the front door in a
Broadway wholesale dry goods store an
old but neatly dressed German woman en-
tered. She carried an open basket contain
ing boxes of wax matches. She looked de-
serving and honest, and one of the men
bought box from her. While she was
making change the door opened and one
armed beggar entered. He looked uirJy
and dissipated. He appealed to each man
separately, but in vain. As he turned to
go out the woman stopped him, took cent
out of her basket and handed it to him.
He took it readily enough and passed on
She calmly picked up her basket and fol-
lowed, leaving the men to regard each
other in wonder
as that put up job:" asked one.
He jumped up and looked out of the
door He could see the beggar coming out
Of store few doors above. The woman
was going down Broadway.-New York
Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efactuaily, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kE NEW YORK. NV.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
A Lucky Escape

While driving home just before room
today, Mss Alice Campbell, daughter of
County Treasurer Campbell, was thrown
from buggy at the corner OF Twenty
third street and Fish avenue, and was
thought to have been seriously injured
She wgs carried iDio the office of Drs.
Barth & Hollo Vbush, but was found IL
We sustained only a slight scalp wound
and afterward went home. The horse
continued up Moline avenue, where it
colided with wood wagon and ran on
tn Mr.. Csmpbells home on The bluff.
The buggy was pretty badly broken up,
and it was lucky escape for Miss Camp
hell
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
TRE NOST ,STNRR0PNI

THE III OSI SIOBBO RN
Skin and Scalp Diseases, the worst
forms of Scrofula, all blood taints
and poisons of every name and nat
ure, are utterly rooted out by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
For every disease caused by a torpid
liver or impure blood, it is the only
remedy so certain and effective that
it can be guaranteed. If it fails to
benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
Eczema, letter, Salt-rheum, Fry
sipelas, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged
Glands, Tumors, and Swellings, and
every kindred ailment, are COM
pletely and permanently cured by it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
An ExplauatiOn.

In the year 1886 the aurora borealis wa.
seen one night as far south as Wiltshire
The inhabitants of certain village Assem-
bled to witness the unwonted spectacle
Many were the inquiries as to what it was
when woman exclaimed, do thee send
for our Jock, he's a scholard; I'll be bound
he'll gle un neame!' When Jock arrived
he looked upward and said, "Ohl its only
phenomenon There" said the de
lighted mother. didn't / tell zee he'd gle
un neame7'-Notes and Queries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
"FOrtY Thieves "

The most successful spt ctacular nuv
travelling made ats entree as a bidder FIR
public approval at The Lyceum theatre
last night. If the applause of tire audi
ence is evidence of favor lhle verdict,
the programme of novelties as presented
by Sam T. Jacks 40 Thieves" company
won decided success. -Chicago News.
This extravaganza will be the attraction
at the Burtis next Sunday Dec. II
Matinee anSaiSst.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Think Of It.

Over half million people die everv
gear, in the United States, from Lung
and Throat diseases which ALWAYS star,
from a neglected Cold or Cough If you
are suffering from any of the above dis
eases try this remarkable Cough Syrup.
and you will use no other afterwards.
We have hundreds of testimonials from
those benefited by it.
% AND so CTS. A BoTTLh. SAMPLE BOT,
Tiles 10 CTS.
Ask your druggist for Or. McKsnn's
irish Cough Syrup. Take no otherl One
rial is all that is necessary to convince
you. Sent to any address by express on
eceipt of price, MAde only by the pro
Jrietor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Card of Thanks.

The family of the late Michae Brennan
take this method of publicly expressly,
their sincere gratitude to sll wbf 30
kindly assisted them during their laie b9-
reavement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Why Did They Ladgh9

Bob-Have you sold your humorous ar
ticle to any newspaper YETI
Sam-I,ve shown it to several editors
but none of them has bought it
HPerhaps they don't think it funny
enough"
"Oh, yes, they do, for they all laughed
Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

Mrs. Della NJ. Jones, Granville. N. Y,
writes: Il have the highest praise o give
To D. Bu.fs Cough Syrup. We have
used Il ii our family for five years with
b. hest effects"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

o the first stain or speck beware
That on your teeth you may espy,
There is by far more danger there.
Than at the moment meets the eye.
Use Sczodont without delay,
And thus arrest the first decay.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

The joints and muscles are so !ubri-
Gated by Hoods Sarsparilla that al rheu-
matism and stiffness soon disappear Try
Il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10
Excursion Rates for Christ mas and New
Year

Inc C., NJ. g. st. P. railway will cell
'excursionf tichess for one fare and one
.nlo. Tickets on sale Dec. 24th, 25lh.
sotn andf Slst and Jan. LIST and I'd, good
20 oa ,e'urI up to and inclu ding Jan. Sd,
ioSo- Tickets sold within distance o.
SVW n'l-s. E b. W HOLMES, Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-10

81 have used yous( aivation Oil ard
can say it is the finest ing I ever saw
for all kinds of pains \sprains and can
recommend il TO any Q, n. L Adams,
231 10Th ST., Cairo, ID
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
Explorer Stanley in Politics.

Henry NJ. Stanley, the African px.
plorer is endeavoring to capture tie En-.
glish voters in the North Lambeth dis.
triCt of London. He visits the meetings
accompanied by his wife and mother-in.
law. His first meeting was a failure.
When he was introduced there was a
rOar of laughter, mingled with wells.
For the first ten minutes he was able to
make himself heard, although lie " as in.
terrupted constantly with Coarse re-.
marks. For short time Mr.. STANLEY
maintained his complacency; then he be-.
came embarrassed and showed symp.
toms of losing his temper. He stopped
talking and glared ferceIy at the mob
Mrs. Stanley burst into tears, twice
rose to her feet and then sank to her
sat. Before Mr.. Stanley could resume
his speech his wife sprang to her feet
and cried: "When all of you and ara
dead and forgotten the name of Stanley
will live, revered and loved" Her words
were followed by burst of laughter and
cries of "Shame!"
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
For Peace in Ireland,

The American commission sent To
bring about reconciliation between the
Irish factions has held conferences with
the McCarthyites in London. Therecpp.
ton rendered the Americans by Dillon.
OBrien, McCarty and HeaIy was cordiaI
in the extreme, but the outcome is any,
thing but hopeful. All of the leaders
expressed willingness to join with their
old confederates in new fight for Irish
Home Rule, and particularly at this
juncture when dissolution is imminent
and the new election at hand But if is
i'll the division of the Parliamentary seats
that the bitterness between the factions
comes to the surface. The one side oh.
jects to Redmond and John Parnell. both
If whom desire seats in the new Parlia.
ment. The Parnellites object to Healv
it'll as much bitterness. The commits.
sion will offer compromise arrange.
ment, and insist upon its adoption.
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
M Part I'm Politics.

Typographical Union No. 6, of New
York, on Sunday, held a large meeting
and passed resolutions disappearing of th'
action of it's committee, at Minneapolis
in indorsing Whitelaw Reid for Vice
President. The resolutions state: while
No. 6 still asserts that it has no grievance
as an organization against the RePubli-
can party, we repudiate most emphat-
icaIIy the Endorsement of any person for
political office"
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
Nat, of Father MoIlinger.

Rev. Father Mollinger, the famous
priest and physician, died near Pittsourg
2 few hours after undergoing an opera
tion for a rupture of the stomach Oh
wednesday last. Father Molllnger hau
heen in feeble health for several months
and his physicians ordered rest ana @ eA-
treme quiet, but as st. Anthony's Day
drew near the aged priest disregarded
these warnings and administered the
blessings. His illness and death 1ol-
lowed. He yearly treated many thou
sands of people for diseases.
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
Illinois CYCLONES.

A considerable portion of Illinois was
devastated by cyclones the early part OF
this week. In Chicago eight persons
were killed and a number injured. ROOFS
were sent flying through the air. ard
there was great damage to telegraph
poles. In Knox and other counties
buildings were blown down and un-
rooted in every direction, and great
damage was done to farms and fences.
The town of Ealva suffered most severely.
A church was completely destroyed, sew
eraI of the congregation being injured.
The Washington bee., 1892-07-02
Retaliation for Canada.

President Harrison sent to Congress on
Monday last a message recommending
that the United States proceed to retail
late upon Canada for its persistent denial
of the rights of American citizens in con-
nectiOn with the navigation of Canadian
canals. The President also discusses the
feilure of the reciprocity negotiations re-
Gently discussed with the Canadian com.
missioners.