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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
What the Bass ViOl Said.

From Puck's Notions.
The old bass viol was sitting by the fire and
taking little Browns Jamaica ginger for 1T
catgut's sake.
Times amt what they used to be-" it said
plaintively. "A year ago an olive-skinned, sad.
eyed man drew from me the soft strains Of
Verdi. while a clear-voiced soprano warbled
and dainty hands applsuded from boxes and
orchestra chairs. Those were halcyon nights
when music had its charms, even for me- But
now, after an evening of German opera, feel
as If my very vitals were rent asunder. That
Wagner music. How it tears and lacerates me.
We used to call it the music Of the future.
Little did we know how near 1t was to us.
And then the audiences! Where are they
now-the low-necked clothes. the flashing eyes
and dazzling gems2 Gone-and in their stead
see the long hair, wild eyes and uncanny faces
of musical cfanks.
Il hear no more melting tenors and SOFT oily
baritones. Only hoarse gutturals reach me
now: and our soprano, il she had sung in the
old days, might have got an engagement ~ q
basso."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

From the Detroit Free Press.
young dentist who opened an Office on
Jefferson avenue last week finds q good many
discouragements. His fret patient was thin
young man who wore no waistcoat. and triced
up his person with pink and yellow belt.
There was . profitable hour or two in the
chair, during which the Young dentist told his
buzzed At length, Instead Of filing up the
biggiest cavities with gold and charging el0
apiece. the conscientious beginner aid:
shall pat in soft hlling, dr?",
the chair briefly.
beg pardon" said the dentist, doubtfully.
~ asksd you about soft filing.
Thunder and lightning, /" shouted the patient,
sitting up In the chair and pulling his mouth
house, and II you've got any ground-giaSs
amalgam or roiled-steef caps MS 'sm. soft
filling, you crazy eoot, do look LIE suicidse''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

From PuckS Notions.
Nevly-Sraduated Phyateian-"Doctor,A - tie
Aeld Of my lAbors wiz b far removed from
yours, would you mind falling ne tie sserst Of
your sueesss?' Eat
Old Doctor-"Ths whole sscrgt Of doctor's
sunesss Il to know Just hsv Long h eaa keep
his patisnt from gsttine ven without u M
tent becoming diagustsd wttA his mode Of treat
meats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

HE OCEAN ALONG
the Irish and English
coasts reminds IN e
often Of the little girl
who, when she was good,
was unusually charm
ing, but when she vas
bad-words could not
express her disagreea-
BILE qualities The ILL
fated City Of Chicago
happened unfortunately
upon one of Mistress
Oceans unpleasan I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

From the Boeton Globe.
he hishsst standing jump ever made with
out weights IVES feet IL inches, but in ssssb-
ishins this record tie performance Of the
wellesley girl Who stepped on . mouse one
morning when shs vas getting out Of bed has
apparently been overiooksd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
EAMES SAT ON THE

doorstep of the house
and pensively smoked
his short black pipe.
The writer for THE STAR
accosted him.
swell, Jeames, how
goes it?"
"Slow, sir-slow, sir.
Amt a blessed thing
a-going on down here.
IF a m lily a away,
Jeames?"
Family at Bar Arbor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
GOING OUT OF TOWN.
Disoonsolate Appearance Of Many Of
the Fashionable Residences.
T He STAY At H o MES

Three Types Of Those Who DO Not Leave
the City in the summer-Trouble That
Families Have in Deciding Upon Where
to Go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Loss of0iris.

From Pucks Notions.
Jack singiston-"I bada lovely time ct Lone
somshurst."
Jsek Dooblsday-'T heard there wae only
one man there during the whole season.
ysck singleton-Ihat right; was the
man..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
sac 10 Kansns civ ma \

sac TO Kansas City and Return.
Tickets sold August Is to II, via Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, and good to return untn Sep
tember Is. Choice Of route via Chicago or 81.
Louia.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
IN OLD ANTWERP.
A Washingtonian's Impressions of
the City and Its Sights.
HAUNTED BY RUBENs' SPIRIT
why the People of Belgium Can Understand
Any Language-Rubens'. House In Ant
werp-The Cathedral Seal OF the Spanish
Inquisition-The City's Legend.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star
FRANKYuRr-AM-MAIS August 10. 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
MEDALS OF HONOR.
Those Who Have Been Specially Honered by
Congress.

'vErrKASs WHOSE BRAVERY on TEE FIELD Has
BEEN REcooxIzED ~ TIE CONVENIENT WHICH
rnKy ToueHr TO PREsKRvK-How THEN Or
oANrzATroN WAS EFFECTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

The medal Of honor il somewhat similar to
the G. A. R. badge, being a little larger, with
different device and inscription, without the
American dag but suspended from red. white
and blue striped ribbon, with plain blue field
and no stars. The button decoration of the
legion IL q small round button, white enameled
field with . small American dag in red, white
and blue enamel IN center, and the words
Medal OF Honor Legion" around the Tag A
few Of them are seen on the streets of this CITY
now. but there will be more when the associs-
ton meets next month, and it may be safely
predicted that the wearers Of this mark Of dis
tinction win be appropriately honored during
their visit, not only by their former comrades
In the g. A. r., but by the citizens generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

Come ma aud write home 10 your good odd mother
. PAPER and enNeiur.s free Hetn-nlh@r she /.
. thinking II Yen. b->t whisky IN town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20


There is always one great inconvenience
about several people going away together, and
on that account it in strongly advised against
a. being something very likely TO lead to rows,
chickering's and even personal encounters. Thus
the man and wife who have been in the city all
summer have this little conversation:
He-My dear, don't you think it would be
fun You and went away together for a couple
Of wseksS
Shs-Oh, yes, splendid. Lets.
He-Well. where shall We 60?
She-Oh, some place where it's jolly. It's
been dun enough here.
He-Ahem. ! was thinking-I bad in my
mind some quiet country boarding house, where
We could rest and recuperate.
sehe-what on earth could We find to do?
'He-Oh, walk and rest and-and- -sit around
she-But I've been sitting around all sum-
mer.
Hs-Grsst Scott! Then where do you want to
60?
She--Well, Atlsnt--
He-No, won't III he--
6ts-There. swear! You know you we're
going to. Well. then, let's 70 to . light house.
That's quiet enough, I'm sure.
Hs-n's settled Wen 60 to Atlantic City.
she--Yss, I've settled it. Wen stay ct soma
farm house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
TwEEDLEDEE AND TwEEDLEDUM
Low Church Girls Forbidden to Assemble
in n High Church.

CHICAGO, March 3l-Whether or not to at
tend the annual convention of the Girls
Friendly Society is question which is exer-
cising the branch of that body attached to
st. James Episcopal Church. The old dill
Guilty between high church and low church
has once more forced itself into prominence,
the representatives of the two schools OF
thought being represented by the Rev.
Floyd Tomkins, of st. James Church. and
Father Larrabee, of the Church of the As
cension. Four times a year delegates from
each of the eleven branches of the society
meet. At one of these meetings the place Of
meeting of the annual convention is Sc
lected At the last meeting of the council
Miss Mary c. Larrabee, on behalf of the rec
tor of the Church of the Ascension, ten
dered that edifice as the location for the
convention.
Father Larrabec's views are well under
stood, and in addition it was expressly
stated at the time when the offer was made
that high church ritual would prevail at the
services of the convention. 1t was known
that the eucharist would be received by the
celebrant vicariously for the congregation.
Nevertheless the offer was accepted by all
that Bishop McLaren's consent had been
obtained. In spite of this the Rev. Floyd
Tomkins has entirely forbidden the men,
bers OF his branch to attend the convention,
and they are in Quandary as to what course
should be pursued. Mr.. Tomkins considers
the vicarious receiving of the sacrament as
contrary to the rubric of the church, and
will not be party to any such violation OF
Episcopal ordinance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
BEECHER AND sPIRITUALIsM.
Mrs. Hooker Says He Was Believer and
His Widow Denies the Statement,

Mrs. Hooker Says He Was a Believer and
His Widow Denies the Statement.
NEW YORK, March 3I.-At a spiritualistic
meeting held to-day Isabella Beecher
Hooker a younger sister of the famous
preacher, and wife of John Hooker Auditor
General of the State of Connecticut, an
swered the sensational query as to Henry
Ward Beecher's belief in spiritualism in the
affirmative. In an address she said she
came to believe in spiritualism in Paris, in
1874, when an apparition appeared to her.
With a brief reference to her distinguished
brother, she said that recently she had re-
ceived q communication from his spirit in
these words: Belle, l was a coward. 1
knew the truth and believed it, but had not
the courage of my convictions. l feared
know that if l had not been a coward
would have carried the whole congregation
of my church with me-"
The widow of the late Henry Ward Beech
er, when asked for confirmation of the
statement. said: "Mr. Beecher, so far from
being spiri:uals was always bitterly op-
posed to the encouragement of its profess
that the So-called Christian Science and
Spiritualism did more harm to religion than
all the assaults OF intidelity. The spiritual
lists seem to look upon me as their legitimate
prey or object of conversion" she said. "a
clergyman in Chicago some time since gave
me great deal of annoyance by sending
letters, in which he said Mr.. Beecher had
for twenty years he had been preaching
error, but now he preached truth. An
other letter said that he had been in error
for ffty-five years"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01

MARRIED.

EMMRICH-YODER- Thursday even.
ing, March 81, 1892, at the brides home, Allie
gheny, by the Rev. George 7. Purves, Ru-
DoLPH A. EMMRICH and FRANCES A YoDER
FOSTER-WREN-Tues March 29 1892
at home of bride, Hollidaysburg, Pa. JAMES
LAWRENCE FOSTER, of Pittsburg, Pa, to ANNA
MATILDA WREN, by Rev. j. F. Patterson, Of
Pittsburg, Pa.
GIBsON-HANCOCK-O Thursday even
ing, by Rev. w. p. Richardson, at First
Christ Church, Allegheny, Mr.. THOMAS Glib
SON and Miss MoLLIE HANCOCK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
An Imnortaut Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not al
fected with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as a costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
CO
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
Your Grand Chance.

W. H. Barker, of sos Market street, pro-
poses retiring from business. He offers the
finest assortment of wall paper at greatly
reduced prices. The sale is now on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01

w VII VI
100 fine white Marseilles
Quilts-fast back, free from
dressing; choice patterns. The
kind that is usually sold at
$3.50 each, or S. a pair. While
they last we will sell you three
of these good MARSEILLES
| QUILTS for IS or $1.75 each.
White Crochet Quilts, CSC
75c to $1.5o each.
Satin-Fin inish or Dimity White
Spreads, beautiful patterns, fine
goods, $3.50, S. each-don't
pay S. or So for like kinds be-
fore seeing these.
A lot of Bed Comforts, cot
ton filled, covered with colored
buntings, both sides tufted. and
finished with crocheted edge of
worsted all around-and as this
finish on edge is not considered
desirable, these 81 goods will
be sold at $1.25 each.
Handsome large collection
BED COMFORTS coverings,
made from silk finished drapery
material in art colorings- some
with futed rufhes, others with
plain finish, at $3.50, s., 81. 50
and s. each.
Some large lots of good
BED COMFORTS, calico
coverings, 75c 81, S1.25 to
$3.50 each.
Three lots of nice BED
COMFORTS, challie cover
ings, $1.25 each.
One lot of good BED COM
FORTS, covered with plain
cream bunting or cheese cloth,
81 each.
A great purchase latter the
season for the manufacture was
past) 600 pairs of the extra
super COLD WAVE-that's
the name on the ticket-all-
wool White COUN TRY
BLANKETS, that are made
and finished as the celebrated
Bradley Blankets were. Extra
goods and large, 6 feet wide, 7
feet long, at 81 and $3.50 a
pair:
The larger Sizes 6 feet 4
inches wide, 7 feet 6 inches
long, IS pair.
Blankets, 75c to SIS.
There are thousands of peo-
pie who will move, commence
housekeeping or furnish rooms
within the next few days, and
unless they do not care to save
money, it will be very interest
ing to come, even if the dis
tance were more or less an OBJ
to be a large and
active SALE.
Every size in stock of ready
made Bleached SHEETS. Pill
LOW AND BOLSTE E R
CASES at PRICES that no
woman need make at home, or
have them made.
If hotel keepers or boarding |
house people have any supplies
to buy investigate above offer
lngs.
B0CCS { BUHL, !
ALLEGHENY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
GOING TO VOTE LIKE MEN.
Illinois Women Preparing to Help Elect
School Ohicers.

1IIiHOHb "OHFu ETop~rHuB 20 H6Ip 1SIoCt
School Ofacers.
BLooMINGToN, ILL, March sl.-The School
Board election, which will be held in this
city on April 4, will present tho first oppor-
tunity for the women of Bloomington to ex-
ercise the right of suffrage. A call was pub
1ished to-day for a mass meeting of women
voters of the city, to be held on the 1st day
of April, for the purpose of discussing the
situation and the nominees and making ar
rangements for taking part in this election.
The school election in Bloomington Is al
ways an exciting one. The present admin
tration of tho schools. which has been in
power for many years, is headed by wo-
man superintendent. and there Is but one
man in the entire teaching force.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01

Or not, you will likely need paper for some
OF your rooms. w. II. Barker, of 5o3 Market
street, offers his entire stock OF finely as
sorted wall papers at greatly reduced prices,
as he is going to retire from business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
Why 1t Was.

A good lady asked not long ago: "What
makes Marvin's bread so white and SO de-
lightfully sweet?' We could not tell q lie, so
we said: "It Is the materials we use. The
yeast we make ourselves and the other in
gradients are the purest and best that can
be purchased"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-01
bargains in Long Canes

We show a large line of cloth capes, latest
styles IN tan. black, navy, from 81. .65 to Sis co.
every one a bargain. RosENBAUM & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23
THE ROCK ISLAND WRECK
The Accident at Blue Island Not as
Bad as Reported.
No One Killed and no " ali DESTROYED
Extent OF the DamaGe-Other
casualties Near Home.

The reported wreck on the Rock Island
road at Blue Island last night caused con
siderable of a sensation when il was
stated that number had been killed and
all the mail destroyed. The train is No.
3 leaving Chicago at 1890 p. m. and
reaching Rock Island st 4;35 3. n. Near
Blue Island the rails spread and while
the engine cleared the gap in safety the
cars were all ditched and some caught
FIRE. This is one of the heaviest mail
trains coming out of Chicago for Rock
Island. II is the largest mail coming in
here, and the announcement that the mail
had persisted caused considerable anxiety
in Rock Island, but dispa'ch to THE
ARGUS this afternoon states that the &C
cident was less serious than at first re-
ported. All the passenger cars were
completely demolished and consumed by
fire. but no one was killed. Only one
passenger, George Patton, of Pullman,
was seriously in ured. Three others were
somewhat hurt, while a few had tridine
injuries. Fifty passengers were on the
train. Onebaggage car Was saved and
one burned. No mail wss destroyed
William Dempster, 16 years OF age,
while hunting in Bowling township yes,
terday afternoon, was accidentally shot
in the face and breast by Thomas Robert
son, a companion. aged "a. The injuries
are not regarded as serious.
Martin Erbst had his left arm dislocateG
by being thrown from q road cart south
of town this morning. DR.. Ludewig at,
tended the injured man and he is getting
| along nicely.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

MONEY TO LOAN--On chattel mortgages
1V1 watches. diamonds, jewelry. and all articles
Of value. j W. Jones. 1914 Second avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

WANTED GENERAL SAFE AGENT to
w open headquarters in some principal city, as
sumo exclusive control OF cur busincs and ap
point local and suh-ageuts in every cit, in this
state; goods in Il demand. and +, ay & net
profit OF 10 to 100 per cent The UNION CON-
fANY, IA Broadway, New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

WANTEp-Boaraers Il, SIC Nineteenth street
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23
Court lculIInss.

The jury in the case of John Lannan
charged with burglary at the pillow shop
store last February returned verdict this
morning finding him guilty as charged
and fixing his punishment at is months
in the penitentisry.
A motion for new trial in the case Of
Charles Hsnlon found guilty of burglary,
was argued before Judge Glenn this
morning and the motion was overruled
Before Judge Glenn on Monday mo-
ton for new trial in the case of John
Lannan found guilty of burglary will be
argued.
Judge Glenn adjourned the circui,
court this morning until Monday sitter
noon at 2 o'clock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

WANTED A few good statesmen TO take orders
w for fail line o. frnit aud ornamental trees,
small frriIs, roaes, shrubs, etc. No experience
necessary. References required. GOOD PAY.
address II. p. FREEMAN & CO, ROCHESTER,,
n. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
citation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3, q, 5 and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23
IT MEANS MUCH.

Todays Chicago Tribune speaking of
Col. Bufington's assignment furnishes
also the following news which will be
hailed with delight in Rock Island:
He is the second colonel in rank and
was selected for Rock Island because of
his high rank and especial fitness for the
important work Gen. Flsgler has in view
for this arsenal Gen. Flagler has al
ways regarded Rock Island as the most
desirable and important command under
the ordnance corps. and as Col. Buffing-
ton is the senior colonel, with the excep-
ton OF Col Whittemore, who will soon
be retired, it is considered part of good
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

$otb the method and results when
krrrIp of Figs is taken; it IS pleasant
H. refreshing to the taste, and acts
vet promptly on the Kidneys,
4 re; and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
N eaac.uaIlT, dispels colds, head
4 hes end fevers and cures habitual
4 nstination. Syrup of Figs is the
4 NV remedy Of its kind ever pro-
5ucal, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ptabl5 to the stomach, prompt in
; Is action and truly beneficial in its
fleets. prepared only from the most
fcal,hv and agreeable substances, its
tanv excellent qualities commend it
f. al and have made it the most
bD9Dular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
Ind 81 bottles by all leading drug
FISTS. ANY reliable druggist who
fnay not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
ysi francisco. ell.
tfyyut,s ~ "ry VDSs 80
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

A handsome complexion is one of the
greatest charms q woman can possass
Pozzoni's Complexion powder gives if
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-23
Intelligence Column.

THE DAILY ARGUS delivered al your cool
L every evening for 12lEC per week.