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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-21
ODD FORMS or fNTER TAINMENE
From Turkish hath rnrtirs TO Games OF
Quotations from Authors.

1t is a merry dance that Fashion lends Us
! with her capririous !ads and fancies. Now IL
Is in the method Of shaking hands. and then it
is the rel gious following after each other In
tho matter of amuscmonts. We take to ANA
teur acting and are devoted to stunning. We
go in for skirt dancing or Salvation Army
work just rs tho mischievous will-o.the wisp
leads us. The latest freak is for Turkish bath
parties, whore ono woman secures the baths
and invites all her friends to como and he
clean. The gentlemen ioin the purity when the
cUrls are all in order again. and the affair
winds M with II supper. where the ladies with
thsDr glowing faces and bright eyes wait and
wouGer where and when the things will ever
lie ready to eat. There Is something unique
N this bath party idea when ono gets accuse
toned to 1t and understands tina, one's hostess
doesn't ut all mean 10y her invitation that her
but that they Will ehioy tho bath solely for it's
uNnr'ousness And T. this form Of entertain
claim that viii h lies nearest it-cleanllness.
Another iind o. u rarty, also .much In vogue
usually takes tho form OF q luncheon, where
everything Is rose colorod ma. tied IN with
her pet fad which. when it hns mad. its bia6.
Ing bow in consGions mndesty. is toasted ana
' "a1ts. IN %vs Which Te tse W thsss / e tfs lisIs s@ns g
tho Chautnupun Circle giri revels. 1t Is played
s e"a%hn on ,ho InS prineipI% Of prosressiys
four sets OF partially written quotations. which
they ara required to M out; at another
names ~ hooks. whose authors arc injured
for: Mt another pseudonyms to be assorted
among the rightul people. This game Is very
urbs girl. the prizes heing hooks. OF course.
some OF TIA" danes whp went 10 thu browning
and ~yeIvets, aud at the conclusion OF the
conrso wien u request Brownlmg pro-
to E1s sl.rn' M" wls %Hs smI IN. 'I,,s cn IGs s SprH Nc Ms
Ring Tonight" mightn't see the hllarity In
such a form OF diversion. hut the woman to
whom the entertainment appeals SAINT slesn
2iRhts for thinking Of II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-21

I've clSmp. bS5 leitth lurking foe to BE- locked
S eftsT 10 lst think Thy Of yan wffs 100 else sae's SO to close tas they ,nsy
mans voice. the terrified scream Of another;
heavily forward. and. even ns the wagon came
% S, ed S Tss;. ~ SS Siis $ssSS $ 5ssSissS hin NJ sense,
he found himself unable to belieye thom. Con;
scious at first only otbeing terribly bruised and
along in some wheeled vehicle. moving with
slow and decorous pace. over n soft yot un-
beaten Sa, ana irreg Sant a IT, all; TnG im on nrs Of i, siGs
he was aware OF u moist. cool. dark bandage
over his eyes that prevented him from seeing.
cloth away, he met rebellion. A sudden spasm
OF pain that made him Vince, the quick. con-
traction Of his features s. the low moan 9 Of dis.
prlsing wall in a sweet girllsh voice.
o Fanny, see how he sufrersl Can't
Then. could he be mistaken? soft. ale n
der fingers we're care.sing tho close.er9p-
n ish, hair sns I ah0Sf MI ,ht rHmG'e fSro a G'H STs Fl fra me,
ns ne knew that the main object of his hcrcs
and determined pursuit wa, accomplished.
rubber band. and that somehow. somehow he
himself was !, now %nv . RT II SssS bo found !, sor,v.
warmly pillowed: but as he attem pied to turn
it was held in place by two little hands. one on
each side. Then. rs he found his voice and
1%,nt,sd to ieok about him. another hand
quickly removed the bandage.. and Fanny
Hnryey's lovely face. pale ,and, framed. with
over him: but a smile Of hope, even Of Joy. was
parting the soft lips rs she saw the light Of re-
turning reason In his eyes. At this same in
were suddenly drawn away. and his pillow. be-
cane un. stable; One quick GLANCE told him
been lifted out. blankets hud been spread
within: he was lying at full length. his aching
head supported In Ruth Harvey's lar. Fanny.
her older sister. was seated facing him. but ut
his side. No wonder Jim Drummond could
not quite believe his senses.
To be continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Fifteen years ago Sunday night a
cold snap came down on this part Of
the country. The mercury went to
zero, and the river filed up with ice
so that the ferry boat had TO suspend
business. A news item of Is years
ago says that. with the exception of
one day and night in January. 1877,
that useful craft had piled the waters
of the Mississippi between Daven-
port and-Rock Island without inter-
ruption in the term of over two years
The river had not closed in all that
time Old residents have no difficult
ty in recalling that series of very
muddy. rainy winters. Milk wagons
came to town with four horses, when
they came at. all. and more than one
dealer shipped his milk in on the
cars. and had his delivery man get it
at the train and dispose Of it about
the city. In many parts of town this
had to he done on foot. We did not
have paved streets in those DAYS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Joint half fare permits for 1894.
good on the Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific: Burlington. Cedar Rapids a.
Northern: Minneapolis 4 st. Louis.
and the Rock Island & Peoria rail-
ways, will be issued only by X. Stock
house, general ticket and passenger
agent of the Il. 1. 4 T.. railway to
ministers and others entitled to them
under the rules. residing in Rock
Island. Moline and Davenport.
Application should be made in per-
son to F. II. Rockwell. agent X. l. 4
p. railway, Rock Island. +. C..
Meyers. agent c.. X. l. & z. railway,
Moline, or W. S. Brown, agent of the
K. I. e. z. railway, Davenport.
Applicants should call on either of
the agents mentioned above. or the
undersigned. before the 2Sth inst.
for the purpose of signing the
requisite blanks. Applications re-
ceived after that date will be subiec.
to delay. K. SToCKHOusE,
T. II A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Il had important law case on, -
said n Wakefield gentleman. Il knew
10 one could win that case for mo bu.
Ben Butler. He was in Washington at
the time. went TO Washington, and
after hard scrabbling for two days got
an audience with him. He said lie
wouldn' t take my case for 81, 900 day.
He had more work On his hands now
than he could attend to, and he went
about his work right then.
"'General,' said, 1 was born in the
same town with you
HE grunted, but wasn't otherwise
affected that could see.
do you remember little Miss -
And you remember the boy who used to
send notes to her, ard the boy who used
to take them: am the boy who took
tho notes.
And am the boy who sent them,
said the general. He held out his hand.
i guess I'll take your case, after all, >
he said. and he did and Won 1t. ''-Bos-
ton Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
Mrl.uirk Wants to Come


The house owned and occupied by
Frank Golden. at Barstow. and which
was conducted rs home for c.. Il.
4 y. railroad men was DESTROYED by
fire sunday noon. with a loss of
81. 900 to Mr.. Golden, on which there
was insurance 20 the full amount.
The heaviest loser among the rail-
road men was Engineer Frank Banks
who was asleep in his room on the
first floor nj the time. and barely es-
capped with his life by leapin-
through n window half dressed. He
managed to save only a part of his.
and his wifc's and child's clothing.
He lost all his furniture and other
valuables 10 the amount of IS.
and was obliged TO come to
Rock Island yesterday in bor-
rowed clothes to fit himself out.
Mrs. Banks was away from the
house n, the time. and their little
son was barely rescued by 6-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Pottc-ar. who finding the house on
fire. took the boy in her arms. and
carried him some distance TO res
taurant. An engineer named Mitch
ell was rescued from second story
window by means OF a ladder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
The Epworth League

The Epworth League of the First
NJ. +. church held its election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year. which re-
suited as follows:
President-C. +. Adams.
First ce-President-Miss A. Ben
nett.
Second Notwithstanding John
Freeman.
Third ce-President--Albert John
son.
Fourth Vice-President-A. Elmer.
Secretary-R. S. Brown.
Treasurer-Fraak TAYLOR.
Superintendent OF Junior League
Work-Miss Ella Taylor.
The society is now in a flourishing
condition. aud is growing SO rapidly
that the coming year promises to lie
the most successful since its organ.
ization. The next literary and musi-
cal entertainment will be held the
| first Friday evening in January. -s-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
KNOWLEDGE

Er;n~s comfor. and improvement and
,enI. TO personal enjoyment when
,;sb;lv used. The many, who live bet.
~ than others and eajoy life more, with
ls.. expenditure, by more promptly
s1,ptint the worlds hest prslucts to
sbr needs Of physical bling, will attest
,be value tn health Of the pure liquid
iaxa,jye principles rmbraccd in tho
,pmriv. syrup Of Fies
II. excellence is due to It's presenting
IN ,bc form most acceptable and pleas
aat ~ the taste. the refreshing and truly
srnririal properties Of . perfect lax
s,iyc; cilectually cleansing the system,
Disabling colds, headaches and fevers
anil permanently curing constipation.
n bas given satisfaction te millions and
mt with the approval Of the medical
p-,f,s$inn. lccau-c il acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak.
,pinc them and IL is perfectly free from
,y,ry objectionable substance.
Sirup &c Figs is foe sale by all drug.
sis;s in 5oc anil 81 bottles, bat !: . man
sfsriur,,; by the California Fig Syrup
10. en'y. who-, name il printed on every
mckay. also the name. Syrup Of Figs,
snl being well informe,, you viii not
sscpt any Substitute IL offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
Not ON the Rill.

Col. F. L. Hunt, who it will be re-
membered, put on True Blue at
Harper's theatre, a few years ago.
for the benefit of the Sons of Veter-
ans, has had an experience in Des
Moines. A special says:
Company II. Third regiment. Ma
tional guard. of this city, gave a mil
itary drama. True Blue" at Fos-
ter's opera house last evening. Al
the end of the performance, when
the stage was full of soldiers. and the
high school cadets and girls were
ready for the final tableauX, gang
of stage hands attacked Col. +. l..
Hunt, of Chicago. the professional,
wto put on the play. He was knock.
ed down. and ran on the stage yell.
ing for help. The stage hands fol,
lowed and a general . fight resulted.
in which several were hurt. Many
ladies and girls tainted. The cur.
tain went up just as the row ended,
Many arrests are expected to fol
low
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

There is a family well known in lit
eraTy circles in New York of which or q
member. an old lady, has had 12 or
repctitions Of a dream that she was car
rying child n long and arydistance
up hills and over rough paths. When
ever the dream occurs, some member Of
tho family dies shortly afterward. II
is not connected with previous knowl-
edge Of i'll health. for in one of these in
stances the death has been that Of a per-
son supposed to be perfectly healthy, sit
ting at his study table at work, and car.
ried off quickly by a stroke of apoplexy.
The last instance of this dream was just
before the death Of a well known news
paper man in this city last winter
Chicago Post. .ai-f s,i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
TOWNSHIP TAXES.
Inc Valuation Of Property in
Rock island County.
TIE EXTENSION MADE FOR 1904

s"oe 1"seressins Facts and r,.,.
Gsessed From the Boos, \, N. c.,..,
c'era's Once - Completed ye.,.rs.v-
"e Railroad Property Valuation.
County Clerk Kohler completed tho
task OF extending the taxes Of 1898
on the books Of the township collec.
tors yesterday. 1t is shown that the
.otai taxes to be paid this year is
tA2S.429.19. Of which the tax on rail.
road property amounts to ss5. $50 rs.
WIN . personal property assessment
OF SI.6oS, 1863. or this amount Rock
Island has s5l2.53s and Moline sses .
w.. The total valuation Of prom.
er'y in Rock Island. real estate and
personal. Sl.9ll.2s shows an in.
crease Of sl65.7s5 over 1892. and Mo.
lines gain was $27I, 500. the total
valuation being q, 1881, 1897.
ny Township.
The valuation Of the different
townships together with the taxes is
as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
New Thing. for Presents.

Self closing umbrellas.
Persian handle umbrellas. blue.
Smoking jackets and fancy vests.
Fancy silk handkerchiefs.
Dressing gowns and bath robes.
Furs for ladies and children.
Persian imported neckwear.
Fancy, plain and novelty mufficrs,
Full dress shirts and protectors.
Seal caps and tine hats.
Silk and satin suspenders..
Call and see our novelties, we have
new things in every line we carry.
LLOYD 4 STEWART.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
III ( t. e {: E |I)5.
Christmas Presents.
Holiday Goods, :

Grand display Christmas Presents Holiday trade
they have experienced business to s
extent and be certain vereach
naming special inducements In the
day. Some item staple goods offered
and thus keep packed with from
ing till night.
Monday, o'clock and Tuesday until IL uoon
with ladies' cloak sold
the purchaser with pair gloves With
every cloak at $40 of best $5O kid gloves
We have kid gloves
shades Gloves magnificent stock
gloves is noted throughout all Illinois
Tuesday afternoon, from to O'Clock, 20 per
discount every ready trimmed bonnet in our
Millinery department Monday night 1880 will sell 100
Black Hare Mu at lSc Tuesday evening
place sale Christmas candles,
a
Watch the daily each day for
cial hour sales and for the 1880 evening specials
open every evening until Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
: WIND FRANKS.
A Number Of Accidents Last
Evening.
ONE OF AN UNFORTUNATE NATURE.

a Young Lad Almost Killed by . Barrel OF
Ice-Extent Of His Injuries - Windows
Broken and Glass Blown Down.
The fierce wind last evening, not
only caused damage to a number of
business houses, but it created no
little amount of amusement also,
blowing women and children, and
oven men, along at a terrific rate, and
resulting in one serious accident.
About 5 o'clock people in the vicin-
ity of John +. Noftskcr's hardware
store on Twentieth street, heard two
crashes with but few moments in
Permission. The first crash was when
one of Mr.. Noitsker's large plate
glass windows fell with a terrific
racket. The inmates of the store
could not at first imagine what was
the trouble. But soon all were busily
engaged in boarding up the window
and clearing away the broken glass.
The damage done will amount to
about $75.
The other crash which shortly fol-
lowed this. was that of 4 show case
in front of Dolly Bros shoe store.
The case contained a number
of the firms fine shoes, and of
course these were somewhat dam
aged. As for the show case. there
was not enough left of it to recognize
it. The damage there will amount
to about $50.
a Boys Marrow Escape.
The most unfortunate accident. Of
the evening. was that which befell
George Sexton. shortly after 6 OF lock.
George is employed in the foundry
at the stove works. AMI as he was GO
ing home, barrel from the top of
the building was blown down, and
the unfortunate boy received terri
bic blow in the head which felled
him. Assistance soon came to the
little fellow, and an examination
showed that he was unconscious, and
that he had received cash several
inches long on the right side of the
face extending from the temple to
the chin. DIR. Assay, who happened
to be passing. stopped and took the
unconscious boy to his home where
DIR. Evster was called, and 10 stitches
were taken in the fearful cash. 7 he
doctors then worked for an hour be-
fore the little fellow showed any
signs of returning consciousness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
SIDE TALK.
The Last Session OF the Council for the
Fear.

Year.
The last session of the city coun-
oil for the year, last evening. was
short. but considerable business was
transacted. Aid. Kinner, Of the fire
and light committee, recommended
the purchase Of 1000 feet Of Ameri-
can Jacket hose, at 80 cents per foot,
from the Revere Rubber company;
provided that the company furnish
the city four Callihan shut off noz-
zles free of cost. The recommends
ton was adopted unanimously.
Aid. Kennedy offered a resolution
for the receiving of bids for furnish
ing the city with wagons, harness;
furniture and all the apparatus
necessary for the two hose compa-
mics, and that notices be published
in the daily papers with regard to
the receiving of bids, and that
marked copies of the papers be sent
to all wholesale houses. On motion
it was unanimously adopted.
Aid. Corken brought up the mat
ter of insnring the waterworks
property, and the waterworks COM
mittce was instructed to insure IT.
Mex. Years street Improvements.
Mayor Medill then spoke to the
council with regard to meeting OF
the street and alley committee. and
also the receiving of suggestions
from any of the aldermen. with re-
gard to outlining the work of paving
for the next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
Sprs..al iiniieiay Rtates.

For the holidays Che C.. B. & Q.
offers the following rates: Tickets
sold Dec. %, "a. 2s, 80, 81 and Jan.
1, 1894, ut one and one-third fare, to
all stations east of the Missouri river.
and within radius of POO miles
from selling point. Tickets good.
going. date Of sale; returning, to and
including Jan. 5, 1894.
NJ. J. YOUNG, Local Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Dec. %, "a, %. SO, 81 and Jan. LIST.
the c.. X. !. & p. railroad will sell
tickets to any point on their line
within 200 mics II rate of one fare
and third for round trip.s good to
return up to and including Jan. 1894.
+. H. PLUMMER, Agent. :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

We wish to close on: our seal skin
caps. We carry none but the best
xxx London dye. but have only 6s,
G. and 4. Anyone who can use one
of these sizes. can get fine cap at
about half price.
SIMON & MOsENFELDER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Overture. The Bridal Rose. .Orion Orchestra
Miss TiIli.. Haas ...........-.....-..Vio in
Miss Mardc C.mpb, ll....................Vio Violin
Nis- Ne'tie Co n'.-;- -..-------...-.--C ornet
Ch.r'c. Blcuer 49,. ..... Tromb ne
SSe"rse s,'oehle. .........-........ Double Bas.
Ben iiencr... .-.-..........-... -... Violin
Frank WoOdyatt ....... -. E. $500. Curnet
John ". bay ............ Piano .nd Director
o.,en'ng Ador s. $685.. -. DIR. C. Trne-dal-
Wills. Don. OHIO Herse-t. Russell :ianp
ton anI mes Darne /.
49,. T~en,y Yang LADIES' Of Rock Island
I'emno, Soso....--.-.-.. $3.50. Charles Bener
she ion ..-....... ...Ari ~ orches;r
(By SPECIAL request, Mrs ". May Jacobs;
Parody, Lew Ginger.
Edward Swanson. he Remarkable Contsr,iOrist
Desert, tie waltz. .Ihe Jolly students"
To conclude with In; most lanshs bic o. al Negro
Sinrsr sn. ii,,. c,;ri; =, 1sinny MUMMY
........ -.....-.... 1850. Lew Cling =
Or. Gaien. (sery caarac;esi.sic,. :: John kincs
luc ,his Sa'd, o., ;o 80, MS. !enrie Ranfo on
Otto ucrkeit
OIcary. Chc docror'e rvan,l......
,.;...,..... 800. ....k"s.e HAMPTON
Patent. Ian Egyptian traveller. Frank Qas,le
simultaneously the fair will open
ut Armory hall, and continue two
nights as well rs tomorrow. The
hall has been nicely and attractivelv
arranged. and contains many hand
some exhibits. the contributions from
Rock Islands business men.
Theatrical Events.
Charles A. Gardner. the German
dialect comedian. presented his new
play. The Prize Winner" at Har-
pcr's theatre last evening. The play
is by James X. Carey and DR.. +. a.
Wood. the scenes being laid in and
abou, Tyrolean village. Incidental
to the play, of which Mr.. Gardner is
the hero. he sings number of new
songs, written especially for him.
and there are other musical features.
Having for eight years amused the
public with that farcical comedy,
"A pair of Kids" Mr.. Kendall now
presents hims self in an entirely new
play entitled The Substitute" still
portraying the character of an old
countryman. The play is styled n
comedy-drama. is in four acts, three
acts of which are supposed to take
place on a farm in the interior Of
New York state and one act in the
city of Buffalo. ''Simons Pure"
1.-The Substitute" the character
which Mr.. Kendall rortrays. is an old
I New York state farmer. All the en-
tcrtaining personalities which en-
HANGED the charm of former crea-
tions in this line will be retained in
the new character. A special feature
Of the entertainment will be the in
PRODUCTION of appropriate specialtIes
and new bright music. and all OF
which will be seen at Harper's thea
tire tomorrow night.
A feast OF legitimate cowedy is
promised for Saturday night at Har-
per's theatre, when Stuart Robson
the representative comedian. is to
appear in Shakespeare's ..COmcdy OF
Errors"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Catholic book store. prayer books
deyo,ionals. Christmas CRIBS wax
infants, angels. Christmas tree orna-
.sc.as. Christmas cards. almanacs.
.onc-half pound Christmas wax can
Ale. patent wax Christmas tree
candles.
No. S2O5 Fourth avenue, hock ISL
and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
l.sulrr Election.

Las, evening ~. Paul Lodge. lo'
Knights OF Pyihias. elected oh'cerS
for the ensuing year n follows:
&. CIV. Il. Graves.
". CIV. W. Bowlby.
Prelatc-C. j. Long.
X. of X. n SIS. X. Wright.
NJ. Ell. ID. Burgh.
NJ. Al. W. Weisler.
NJ. VII. W. Smythe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
The weather Forecast.

Generally fair weather and con-
tinued cold; very little change in
temperature; westerly winds.
+. j. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Lcggins. all sizes in Russian kip and
grain leather. at t2.25, same as ca
hibited at the Worlds fair ut 8.
I. SIMON & N0sExrELDER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
Notice.

Richest cash price paid for grease
I'D lead hogs ut the Farrell fer'iiiz-
inc and Rendering works.
my NJ" e.. +. WIvlLL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

We have just placed on sale rich
line Of new neck wear (arriycd a
triie late) at SO cents, worth IS cents
and 81. SIMON & MOSENFELDER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
HOlrOyd's

Underwear is the finest in the world.
You can get them in extra heavy
wool. medium weight wool, and in
silk, in all colors at
SIMON & MOSENFELDER's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

Smith patent, perforated Tor the
rheumatic. go suitt$5a piece! NJ
SIMON & MOsENfELpERs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19

:. N. fines. asting dress shirt made.
Price q and 80. PLAIN 9.
cred ut SIXVx = MvsENx@ rs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-19
THE THEATRE.
The g. A. X. Entertainment Tonight
Other Events.

Tonight the G. A. r. entertain
ment styled the ''Virginny Mummy"
is to be given at Harpcr's theatre
with Col. Lew Ginger in the leading
role. assisted by local dramatic tall
ent, and there will also he a number
of special features. The following
will be the program and cast of char
acters: