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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27

ond and Third streets is under water and
syndicate electric cars on those streets
have been abandoned and mule power is
again in vogue. There, as here, many
of the cellars of business houses are
Hooded and Front street and the lower
part of the streets running down to the
river are submerged. The ferry lands
within speaking distance of the st. James
hotel, and the Milwaukee and Burling ton,
Cedar Rapids & Northern tracks are under
water.
In Moline the overflow is doing little
damage. The race track at Riverview
park is under water as is the river road all
the way to Barstow, and the water is up
to the top of the board fences. The
Corn Planter works were obliged to sus-
pend this morning in consequence of the
high water, while the Moline Pillow COM
pany foundry, the pipe organ works, the
scroll works, the corn planter works and
the city's electric works, which furnisht s
the power for street lighting, shut down
last night.
Numerous rumors about breaks in the
dams at the head of the island were in Cir
culation today, but all such reports are
declared to be without foundation at
headquarters.
UP THE RIVER.
The following kilograms were receI we'd
at the ARGUS office this afternoon:
DUBUQUE, June 27.-The water fell
foot last night and the water is now II
and stationary.
TELEGRAPH.
CLINTON, June 27-The river is on
fall at this point and is going down at
the rate of eight inches in 20 hours.
CRY EDITOR AGE.
This afternoon word came Of decline
Of four inches at Port Byron.
A wild report flew around town this
morning that telegram had been re-
ceived by the Rock Island lumber COM
pany of big cloud burst and conse-
quent rise here of three feet. but Mr..
Weyerb 91ser states that no such tele-
gram has been received, the only mess
sages he has being from Dubuque aud
Clinton, that the river is falling at these
points
The stage at the bridge at noon was
10 40, but at it had declined 10 10 80
Evidently the decline has commend ed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27

1t will be seen by comparison that a
rise of eight-tenths of foot would al
low the water to flow over the cinder
walk which at present acts as dam
The water that comes in through sew
er and other course is elected by ST.
phones, and unless the foundations give
away, which is not at all probable. it
will not be necessary to close down un>
til the river has reached an elevation of
2001 above low water mark. and at the
present rate, about one tenth OF foot in
four hours, it will not reach that point
until $50 p. m. tomorrow (Mondsy) A
telegram from the superintendent of wa,
ter-works at Clinton to Mr.. Schnitger
saws the river has fallen two inches, and
we ought to feel the effect Of it here
Monday about noon.
Yours truly,
CHARLES E. SHERIFF, Engineer.
At a. m. today the stage was 10 20.
At one O'Clock this afternoon the water
was practically on standstill at the
power house at 49, 3.
THE TRAIN SERVICE
with the exception of the Burlington and
Rock Island roads in Rock Island, is prsc-
tically suspended. No trains are running
on the Peoria this side of Coal Valley.
The c., NJ. g. St. P. is inundated and
trains are stopped this side of Fulton.
The c., B. & Q is running all trains, but
the Sterling.
The Verne Swain is now carrying mail
pouches to all river towns between here
and Clinton and Fulton.
IN THE NEIGHBoRHOoD.
At Davenport large psrt Of east Sec
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
wy

If the lines in this diamond figure do not
appear equally black in all the different
meridians, It indicates a defect of sight
that causes nervous headache and should
be corrected at once. Eyes tested free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
FSGriba for Stock

the Second series of the
L. Building and Loan Asso-
|lOn, of kock Island.
aler and better investment
T. government Bonds, be-
r. The loans are made only
laeStablished values and it
n more than three times as
Interest besides the
[S Sat invested and the profits
IT,, " withdrawn at any time.
I''y loaned at lowest rates.
| R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
Moons 3, 4, and 6 Masonic Temlle,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
Special.

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, The ladies'
OF this vicinity are invited TO inspect samples of
French, German and English dress goods for the
fsn and winter seasons. A representative from
one of the largest importers of foreign fabrics
located in this country will be at our store aud
viii exhibit the very latest Paris and London
novelties, both in robe patterns and goods by the
yard. Samples will be on exhibition on second
moor right adjoining our dress department
All ladies desiring to select choice exclusive
designs Will do well 10 call as early 3ssible.
In all the higher cost goods 10 duplicates will
be cold. Thus enabling early callers TO get first
selection, and with the assurance that no two
ladies viii get the same pattern This exclusive
ness WIFI a strong feature of our dress goods
department.
Rodien, the celebrated Paris manufacturer of
high class novelties, will be fully represented in
the line.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
Women Who May Vote.

All women, born in the United States,
and all women of forein birth whose hus-
bands are either native born or have bs-
come citizens by naturalization, and all
daughters of such parents, are citizens,
and entitled to vote at the school election
provided they are 81 years of age. 1t
is not necessary to register. E. W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27

no method and results when
figs is taken; it is pleasant
!.frosbing to the taste, and acts
irret promptly on the Kidneys,
.::nd Bowels, cleanses the sys.
i assctuallv, dispels colds, head
End fevers and cures habitual
:inItion. Syrup of Figs is the
3amedv Of its kind ever pro-
| ,rrIlcasipg to the taste and ac-
.s j, to the stomach, prompt in
|.ction and truly beneficial in its
h. prepared only from the most
.irandagreeable substances, its
-r,fxcellentqualities commendit
Fl and have made it the most
[rln remedy known.
Errrr of Figs is for sale in 75c
f.. bv all leading druggists.
F rliable druggist who may not
f il on hand will procure it
|nrtlv for any one who wishes
try il. Manufactured only by the
,IlF0RNIA fig SYRUP CO.,
san FRANCISCO, CAL.
usyILLE, ky. NEW YORK, N. z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
Flass for the table.

have just received a supply
this seasons shapes and
FeFnsin berry sets, four piece
butter, sugar, creamer and
|0ner) bowls and other ia BILE
Es'ware, which include many
.les both pretty and cheap.
PASS IS particularly pretty
he table in spring and sum-
/ Wouldn't you like to
and see it?
G. M. LOOSELY.
Z Ga.s. Lamps,
4,e Du'lery.
|''scond avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27

The highest water ever known was
experienced this morning, when the stage
reached l9 40. which will hereafter be
regarded as the maximum high water
mark on the Mississippi at this point.
All day yesterday the river rose steadily
and the city went TO sleep last night bur-
dened with anxiety over the gravity of
the situation all about us.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-27
q. D. FOLSOM,
.Teweler and Optician.
SPEoIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested d,
that the City Council Of the CITY Of Rock leland.
having ordeIe ed that There be constructed in said
city an underground sewer, commencing at
point in the center Of Ninth avenue, where il in
Iersects Seventeenth az street, running from
thence north along the center of said Seventeenth
40 street to Fifth (5) ovenue and there connect
with the main sewer, have applied to the County
court OF Rock leland county, in the state Of Il.-
nos for ar assessment Of the costs of said i'm
pivoement according to benz q s; and.
mt MT thereof having bee n made and returned 10
said court, the final heari thereon will be had az
the July term OF said court, commencing on the
18th day of J -ly, A. y. 1872
All persons desiring may then and there appear
and make the defense.
DIted at Rock Island, Illinois, this 25th d'y OF
June, a. D. 1892
JOHN CRUBAUGH,
EDWIN Z. PARMESTER,
Co mi sioners.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-03-12
CHAPTER XIV.
sEAWARD AYLsTONE AT HOME

~~O"~--,
'There is no reason why I should not
bring her to see pictures" said the
chaplain. ''You say you can count
upon Miss Villiers?"
"Most certainly" Seaward answered
s'Adeline is comrade true and tried
Already she has seen Miss Winfield il
the Aower-shop, and does not wonder
that want to know more of her. There
is not an atom of petty jealousy in AIDE
line; and-rare quality in woman
she is always willing that a man shall
be happy in bis own way. Poor girl
l wish was quite sure about her hap
piness.''
The chaplain and the painter hac
dined together and were now talking
quietly over bright fire. The weather
was clear and cold; heavy curtains
kept out all possible draughts; deeE
chairs invited rest; the warm light fell
on paneled walls, painted by Stewards
own hand. Here were golden wheat
ears, mingled with scarlet peoples and
ox-eyed daisies; there was messy
Dough, laden with blossom; a glimpse
of shining water and dark rushes filled
another panel; the next showed frag
ment of snowy woodland 1t was a
perfect room to spend winter evening
in. It glowed with rich colors, anc
abounded in small arrangements fol
ease and comfort.
ssShe will soon, be married, l suppose
Mrs. Villiers told me that the time was
almost fxed, said the chaplain.
ssGranny wants to fix everything,
cried Seward, in an angry tone
''Nothing is definitely settled yet
Adeline has not made up her mind, anc
l begged her not to be hurried. Some
times it occurs to me that we are al
using the poor girl very badly. She is
more and more surprised at Claud's
curious languor- No one has ever give1
her even the faintest hint of that dis
astrous affair of his
"Has he not got over that AFFAIR." the
chaplain asked.
ssNo; and don't believe he ever will
He knows that he behaved like scoun
drel"
ssHe wanted to marry Mrs. Villiers
companion. Was not that lt| Sale
Mr.. Sidney.
eyes. My grandmother had en-
gagged young woman as maid
just as she was starting for the
Tyrol The girl was singularly
clever and beautiful, and actually found
her way into the old lady's affections.
When they returned she was no longer
maid, but companion. And then Claud
met her in the house in Curzon street,
and straightway fell in love-
'sThey must have attracted Mrs. Vii
iers' notice." said the chaplain. ''She
is keen-sighted, I fancy"
'tNo; she was quite blind. Moreover
her mind was steadily set on marrying
Claud to Adeline, and she thought OF
nothing else. It was a pity that her
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alone without single prop; ana al-
though he had a most benign face, it
wore an expression Of authority.
While he was speaking Olive had dried
her last tears, and she answered him
with a gentle frankness that touched
him.
81 have hai sorrow. bit it is over"
she said. 81 came here because the
place is so still and restfui, and then
began to cry unawares.'
''You are looking tired" He was
watching her narrowly. and read the
signs of quiet patience in her beautiful
young face. ''Do you live far off?''
''Oh. no! live with my uncle who
is bookseller close by. Last Sunday
came here for the first time. 1t was a
surprise to come suddenly on this green
spot; had been longing for a sight of
grass and trees, for / was born in the
country"
The chaplain knew we'll enough that
this shady nook had been a refuge to
many who were ':born in the country"
He had seen men and women come
here to renew the youth OF the spirit
under these trees. There are few spots
left now in the heart of London where
old memories may live and grow
Then he talked to Olive Of the ancient
churchyard and it's history; and of other
things; and she listened and wondered a
little at her own perfect unrestraint in
ais presence, She would not have won.
lered, perhaps, had she realized that
ae has. been directing peoples lives for
years, learning their griefs, and making
airnse,: fully acquainted with their
aopes and fears and blenders, All sorts
Ind conditions Of men and women con-
hded their affairs to him. He could
have told how Tom and Sue in the court
had got into the ha'.it of knocking each
other about the head; and why Lord
and Lady Hightower in Mayfair never
spoke word nowadays, when they
Glanced to be left alone together. He
possessed the rare gift of unlocking
hearts, and such gift is only held by
one who is a born director and spiritual
guide of men.
Mr.. Sidney had no mystical tenden'
cies His life was too busy; he took
zoo intense jill lutGEcSG LII tllc IAtSs
around him to have time for mystical
thoughts. He believed strongly in the
helping power of human agency and
had all kinds of questions referred to
him by all kinds Of persons. He did
not write books; he preferred to live in
peoples hearts rather than on the
shelves of their libraries. Even his ser
mons were rarely to be found in print.
and in short he was not one of those
men who desire to leave a great name
behind them. To do his work thoroughly
while he lived here; to lift others out
of the slough of despond and lead
them with firm hand up to those de-
leectab bic mountains where his own soul
rejoiced in pure air, this was his daily
task.
Before Olive left the old churchyard
the chaplain had learned her simple his
tory, and was quietly devising plans
for her future good She went back tc
the Wakes with brighter face than
she had worn for many day.
':Unc1e,'' she said 81 have found a
new friend; or, rather, he has found
me. 1t is Mr.. Sidney"
Samuel looked at her with smile OF
infinite content. II have been waiting,
he answered. 81 knew a fresh wind
would blow into you life, but did not
know what quarter It would come
FROM
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his flock, and was carried out of his be-
loved sanctuary to die. There were nc
regrets for the dignities SO lately be-
slowed upon him, no troubles about
worldly things; but only "all humble
thankfulness and submission to Gods
welcome providence.
Olive sat there and meditated, and
saw the yellow leaves dropping slowly
in the still sunshine. Watching them
idly at first, she began, after a time. to
remember that these very leaves had
taken the sun and dew Of spring; and
all the freshness and fragrance of those
earlier DAYS came back to her with a
sudden thrill, stirring her with emo
tions which she had believed to be al.
most dead. How soon the autumn OF
her life had come! 1t was tranquil; it
might be sweet; but the gladness OF
springtide is the one irrecoverable JOY
that, in this world can never be granted
to us again.
She was no longer bitter and desc.
late, yet the sense of a lost youth
(which comes oftener to those still
young, than to the old) was too strong
for her at this moment. Something
arose in her throat; the tears filled her
eyes, and she thought she would allow
them to flow without restraint. They
did flow and plenteously. Once set
flowing they would not stop, for
thoughts and memories came crowding
after them. Every scene in her brief
experience seemed to be suddenly re-
viyed at this moment; voices, long
hushed, were calling to. her from the
past, and drowning all the sounds OF
the present. The habit of sef-re-
straint, so constantly cultivated for the
sake of others, was broken through at
last.
When at length her bowed he;e was
lifted, some one spoke to her in calm
tone that she had heard before. She
looked up, startled and yet strangely
Quoted, and met the gaze OF the speak
er. It was Mr.. Sidney, the chaplain.
.'You are in trouble" said the quiet
voice, with its penetrating sweetness.
.sYou are in trouble, and you need help
and comfort. y
AS he stood there, tall and of digni-
fed bearing. she found courage to
glance at him second time. He was a
man who looked as if he could stand
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CHAPTER Kill
WHO TRANQUILITY IN LIES GREAT TASK
rrE1 7, 1vROuGI4T - N -.

WHO TRANQUILITY IN LIES GREAT TASK.
FIELD WROUGHT"
Olive was waiting, almost impatient
", for next Sunday. The little gray
chapel, standing in its quiet garden,
was a spiritual resting place, and the
words that she had heard there were
living in her mind.
With reserve that is often born OF
deep feeling, she kept the secret of her
newly found comfort. Not even to Sam
uel Wake did she speak of it. But Sam
nel had eyes to see and ears to hear;
and he saw that the look Of weary
patience was passing from her face, and
heard hopeful ring in her voice again
Yet she had not ceased to suffer. The
Young life, so soon made desolate, was
still sad with the memories of promises
unfulflled. She was too inexperienced
to look forward to new hopes and
new love. For her, she thought, there
was only the lonely path homeward,
planted thickly with tender recollec-
lions. Misunderstood and unloved. she
learned to accept her fate without bitter
ness. It was no small thing to have
been lifted above her sorrow, and set
upon the hill top, although she stood
there alone.
These autumn days, with the calm
sunshine, seemed to partake OF her
pewly-won peace. On Saturday after
econ. witEov5 saying a wor.! to any
one, she took her way once more down
the steer little street, ami found the
iron gate Enclosed
Nser.7 thirty years have gone By
since {. aries Dickens wrote about ths
Savoy ch..-chyard and the quie! pre-,
ciact. 81 think that on summer nights
the dew falls here" he said: ''tha only
d5w that is shed in all London, beyond
the tears Of the homeless" And these
very words may be spoken of this spot
to-day. so green and fresh is the grass
and so beautiful are the trees. The
place is unchanged, and the familiar
figure of the chaplain, Known and loved
by everybody, is still constantly seen
in his old haunts. The surrounding
are altered; 1.-The simple dwelling
houses, with t;1eir white doorsteps and
green blinds" have been swept away
but the coalies still f'touch their SOU
! westers to him as he glides about, - ane
| the childreu's faces brighten at his
greeting.
The churchyard was quiet and de
serted when Olive ventured in and sal
down to rest upon a seat under the
trees. She was in perfect harmony
with the tranquil lights and shadows
| and the grave beauty of the old gray
walls, on which the record of centuries
! was written so legibly, yet without any
sign of neglect or decay. The chapel
| in its venerable strength, stood in the
| midst of all the active life OF to-day
and linked the present to the past. Ii
| that old church, the good and peaceful
Fuller spoke loving words to those who
sat within the walls, and crowded
| about the windows and doors to ge'
| within reach of his voice. And there
too, he preached his last sermon to the
! wedding couple, who were members O.
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Naughty Lady (who has purchased
stamp Must | put it on myself?
Stamp Clerk Not necessarily It will
probably accomplish more if5you put ii.
on the letter.
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who wrote that song was resting some
where under the green grass of the old
Savoy churchyard. He went up to his
room with a firm step and resolute
heart, singing George Wither's we'll
known words in an undertont:
"If she love me, this believe,
would die ere she should grieve.''
Seaward Aylstone had gone regularly
to the chapel on Sundays for years. He
belonged to the crowd of deep thinkers
| and earnest brain-workers who gath
! cred round Mr.. Sidney, and found rest
and refreshment in his teaching. There
was a freshness and .quietness in the
chaplain's sermons; his voice guided his
hearers to the green pastures and still
waters of life, and Seaward, who was
an eager toiler, spending himself on his
art, felt the good Of this restful influ-
ence.
One day he saw Olive among the con-
gregation and followed her, as we have
seen, to her own door Other Sundays
came, and he saw her again and again,
and he longed to speak to her and know
her. And then he opened his mind to
the chaplain.
Mr.. Sidney already knew something
of Samuel Wake, and had gone to the
booksellers house and talked to Olive
5
The Opelousas courier., 1892-08-13
BEES IN THE ATTIC.

Make a small, dark, frost. proof room
about 4x6 feet, as may suit your convent,
lence, in the upper part of the house.
Erect a scafold inside of this room
about four feet high, aud within six
inches ef the side where you wish the
entrance, which should be about six
inches wide by one-half inch high. This
may be enlarged or contracted to suit
the season Of the year. These entrances
should be on that side Of the house
which is used the least, for bees some
times get too familiar. Now put the
hive on the scaffold, about six inches
from the entrance. Make a little board
for them to travel out and in on. A
hive should contain about 1000 cubic
inches and have holes in the bottom. It
is said that bees will seldom swarm from
such a place, and will winter we'll there,
even in as cold a climate as Wisconsin.
OF course further north the room must
be warmer. Bees will build comb under
the hive in large quantities in favorable
seasons in such a room, and the owner
when he wants honey may go with a
light placed at one side, smoke the bees
aud cut off what honey he wants. This
plan is not a mere sscastle in the air"
but a practical one.-Ameriean Bee
Journal. ~
The Opelousas courier., 1892-08-13
CULTIVATION AND MOISTURE.

Moisture is one of the essential and
most necessary requirements for plant
growth, but from the general habit of
relying upon seasonable rains for a sup
ply too little attention is often given to
conserving aud making use of what the
ground already contains. Thus the diff
ference between waiting for rain in a
dry time and Catching the moisture
by frequent cultivation, which without il
would escape from the soil into the at.
mosphere, may often be measured by the
difference between success and failure.
There are but few seasons so unfavor.
able from drouth that a stirring of the
soil frequently while it continues viii
not greatly mitigate its effects. By this
process moisture is saved TO the plants
in two ways: 1. If cultivation is begun
in early morning the dewfall Of the pre-
ivious night is captured and patty saved,
Q. The moisture remaining deeply in
the soil in a dry time is always ascend
ing towards the surface, to be quickly
.evaporated into the ali. Hence the
hard, dry crust always found at such
times where the ground is left undisr
turbed. By often pulverizing the sur.
face a mulch is found which arrests the
moisture ascending by capillary attraction
and holds it at the right point to be alb
sorbed by the roots of plants.-New
York World.