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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
DIR. GREGG ON THE WEATHER.

"Well doctor, said an ARGUS man last
evening, addressing our venerable and re
spected townsman DIR. P. Gregg" in all of
your varied experience in this section did
you ever know of more severe weather
than that we have had since Wednesday? %
why, bless you my boy, that wasn't q
circumstance compared with great deal
of rough weather that l have known. I
remember one little time had about, let
me see. about forty years ago next Jan
uary. | was up at. Port Byron on business
with another young man. We were on
horseback and before the time arrived
for the start home the weather changed
suddenly and the merr1ry dropped
far below zero. tell you it was a cold
one, and believing that / knew a good
thing when / saw it / was willing to "bunk
up" there all night But the other fellow
wouldn't listen to it. He was all blow
and buster, and asked if / had spunk
enough to start for home at once, with the
understanding that the first one who got
off his horse to run bit in order to restore
we were sure to find at Hosmer's saloon in
Rock Island. OF course | wouldn't be
blutfed, so / agreed and off we started. In
those days the road from Moline did not
come into Rock Island where it does now,
but wound around by the slough, the
caldest place when sharp wind was blow
ing to be found in fourteen counties.
Well, we got along first-rate till we reached
the slough bend when thinking / would
certainly freeze, [ was just on the point of
caving in when he jumped off his horse
saying III be hanged if I'll freeze to death
to avoid treating the boys, and you can
bet that Just after him (having won the
bet,) / jumped off my horse p. d. q.
and when we got to Hosmer's we found
about fifteen thirsty fellows there who i'm
bibed at his expense. He never knew
though. what close eal it was for ms."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
CHURCH SERVICES.
likes Il.

The Rev. S. S. Cryer pastor, win preach
in the Central Presbyterian chu -ch at 10:45
a. M. on s.Pentecost." Mr.. Cryer's sub
the ninth in his series of lectures on practi-
cal subjects. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
Young peoples gospel meeting at p. m,
subject Repentance"
Dedicatory services at the Swedish Bap-
list church, Rev. A. b. Orgren, pastor, be-
ginning at $50 p. m. participated in by
the city clergy generally and several of our
best choir singers. The full programme
appeared in last evenings ARGUS.
THE Desired of all Nations, or the
and THE Signs of the Second Coming"
q p. M will be the subjects of the Rev.
A. B. Allen. at Trinity church Sunday
Mission Sunday school at $50 p. m. Sun
dav school at $50 a. IN. Mission service at
$50 p. m.
In the Christian chapel at 1916 a. m.
the Rev Irving A. Searles, pastor, will
take FOR his subject The Lords Prayer.
At p. M he will give "The Fight with
Apollyon" the fourth lecture in the series
on Bunyans Pilgrims Progress. Sunday
school at $50 a. m.
Counting the Cost" will be discoursed
upon. in the United Presbyterian church at
1045 a. M, by the Rev. j. A. Reynolds,
pastor. At p. m. there will be praise
meeting, at which brief practical address
h., fIalivar..d NV nr I NaEaa
The Rscompsnss Of Reward" (1o;z5 ..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
POLICE POINTS

James Anderson was before Soui,.
Mapes this morning. He had INDUCED too
freely in the fluid" and as his sniri,.
began to rise, he proceeded to test hi.
lungs and was otherwise disturbing III.
peace. The Squire, as kind of initiatorr
step to the days proceedings put HI,
assessment at 80 and costs. Paid and Al,
charged.
G. Fl. Maynard, a compositor on tba
Dispatch, was next trotted out He had
INDUCED too freely in the flowing bowl
and when found was unable to take care
of himself, and consequently tarried over
night in the city repository Fined s. and
costs, which he paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
THE PROFESSOR
4 o'clock.

The popular play with the above some
what significant title. is to be produced at
Harper Opera House next Thursday even
ing, as may be seen by an advertisement
elsewhere in to days ARGUS. The Profess
sor is merely charming, recreative piece
that men who work all day delight to see.
The man who is too tired to read, or too
tired to apr eciate the merits of a great
tragedy. or too tired to listen to a sympho
ny even by great master, who is too
tired to enjoy the prolonged extravaganzas
of comic opera, finds positive relaxa ion
and refreshment in seeing the Professor. 1t
is full of girls full of w.t. full of bright
sayings, and sparkling with effervescing
repartee. The young people like it, the
old people like it, the solid men of bust
ness like it, the fastidious belle of society
likes it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09

up in a rough unwOrkmsplike me-
which showed clearly that Noss,s d.,
len & Co. in their haste to oomnIoto -
same by the time set in the con,rac, -,
terribly sighted their work. and 70 1s
that the bridge was far from that cot Co.
in the contract would he but to o:-
the expression freely made nv H.
Mr.. Reynolds and the council mo, a.,
return to the city. Mr.. Bulen wasevnoo,.,
in the city to-day, when it is probabjs ,l.-
an official report will be made by Mr. De-
nolds and the council will undoub,o5i.
meet and determine what is TO he dom =.
the premises, although there is no dol,
that material deduction will he mod.
the amount paid the contractor. Mr. D.
nolds in speaking of the structuro s..,
that it did not seem possible that apv me-.
tical bridge builder was, present wniIo q,
same was being built" The prosnoc,. e.
long time of litigations between Mo-.
Bullen & Co., and the city council no,.
seem probable. Until the matter is ~
justed our rural friends will boro ..
benefit of he use of the bridge witbon.
toll
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
SOME CHANGES.

Among the number of railroad changes
to take effect Jan. l. 1883. are several thai
will affect the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul and the Wabash roads The former
road has no general freight agent at pres
ent, although Mr.. w. G. Swan, who is now
In California for bis health. is the superin-
tendent of freight traffic, with three as
sistant general freight agents, Messrs. d.
W. Keyes, A. Mccormick, and Fred
Wild. Rumor says that Mr.. Wild has
rendered. his resignation to take effect Jan.
1, 1888, in order to allow him to remove
may attend to private business there. II
is now stated on the best authority that
Mr.. A C. Bird, the general freight agent
of the Wabash road st. Louis. superior
officer and experienced gentleman, has
rendered his resignation, which General
Manager J. c. Gault has accepted. Mr..
Bird will remain where he is until the first
of the new year when he will become the
general freight agent of the St Paul road
with offices in Milwaukee.
MORE FIGHTING.
Yesterdays Milwaukee Sentinel says that
the enemies of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul road claim that that company has
lately been violating the Northwestern
traffic agreement by cutting through theat-
rical rat es between Chicago and st. Paul,
and that the Rock Island has proof of six
cases of this kind, and will report the mat
ter to the proper authorities for an investi-
CATION. The penalty for each violation is
$500. In reply to this charge the St. Paul
officials say that this is merely another
dodge of the Rock Island to complicate
the troubles and to cause bad feelings be
tween the st. Paul and the other lines be
longing to the Northwestern Traffic associ-
alton. In case the war should not be
brought to an end at once, it is positively
assured that if this be true, the entire
Northwestern agreement will go to pieces
and general war follow throughout the
entire Northwest, TO which the cuts Of the
past three weeks will be as nothing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
THE INSPECTION.

The mayor and all of the city council,
except Runge, in company with the Hon.
E. P. Reynolds of Rock Island, whose
knowledge of bridge building is not ques-
toned, took trip out to the new Rock
river bridge and gave the same thorough
inspection. This was made possible by a
favorable change in the weather from the
day previous. The bridge was found de-
fsctivs in great many ways, and was put
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
no! FOR THE BOOKSTORE:
Cor. Brady and THIRD SITS, Davenport

There you will find an unusual attract
i've line of goods for the holidays, among
other thin IS are the following.
Albums Plush, Morocco, Seal, and ALI
gator. Autograph Albums in all the
above STYLES. Fine gift books, pictures
aud frames, inkstands, plush goods of
every kind Easels and lots of other fine
goods. Call and see them, YOU will all find
something to suit you. Remember the
place, Thompson & Clarmichaers, cor
ner Brady and Third Streets, Davenport.
dec ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
SOLDIERS ATTENTION.

Mile B. Stevens 81 Co, the well known
war claims attorneys will be represented at
Rock Island Ills, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dec. IS and II, by their special
agent Frank / Darling.
Soldiers and others interested in claims
for pensions, increase of pensions, arrears
of pay and bounty of taose charged with
desertion, or other claims ii is hoped will
give HIM a call.
Mr. Darling's whereabouts may be
ascertained at the Office of the county
clerk. Nov 24td
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
J.H. c. PETERSEN G SONS,
Davenport.

We offer the most complete assortment
of toys. and Holiday Novelties, ever dis
played by US. 1t has been our aim to Sc
cure the best at the lowest prices, and we
submit the result to the trade, in the con-
fident belief that no better variety of Holt
day Goods has eyer been shown to the
Davenport public. dec. 46 {
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
PERSONAL.

Mr. M. c. Mills has returned from g
business trip to Iowa.
To-day's callers at the ARGUS Office in
cluded Mr. Albert Wells, of Audubon
Iowa, brother of Supervisor George r.
Wells, of Hampton. Mr.. Wells will stay
in Hampton part of the winter returning
to Audubon some time next month, whittier
his family will follow him in the spring.
Mr. F. G. A. Denkman is at home again
for the holidays from an Arkansas trip.
Deputy United States Marshal McClain
is entertaining his brother Mr.. W. I'll. Nc
Claim, of Marion, Iowa.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
III C Cleveland, w l. Rochschem. A Z
Bertram A w Jones, Chicago; P FL Clark,
ST. Louis: Riley, Milwaukee; FL FL Mann,
Rock ford: D w Martin, Canoe Greek;
Suibccg, Burlington; A De Wolf. A Laird,
Des Moines; e L Eagelstou, Wyoming; e
G Smith, Morrison; S p Morrison, Oxford;
Mrs. Holman and family, Bos-
ton; F ] Griffith, Racine;
s w Brown, Usage, Ia; G f Chase, Allan
tic; L Browning, Clinton; ]. D. Wood,
Monmouth w Furey, Chicago; c Northup,
Kewanee; Newman, Cambridge p Mus
sler. St. Louis; j F Morrisey, Joliet; Il
Mathien, Milwaukee; r s Montgomery,
Reynolds; T Fuller. Milwaukee; G
Wachten, Chicago; A L Smith, New Bos-
ton; ] G Stanton, ST. Louis t b Lutz,
Cedar Rapids.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
charms away cough, cold, or influenza
without any bad effect.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. No other. OF
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
beautiful Diabetes.
YOUNGSTOWN, o., Aug.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Aug. 6, 1881.
H. H. WARNER & Co.: Sir8-Your Safe
Diabetes Cure not only removed the promin-
ent symptoms of diabetes with which had
long suffered, but restored me to full and
perfect health COL JOSIAH ROBBINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
THE WESTMINSTER.

For soft coal there is no stove surpasses
the Westminster. They have been in use
in this vicinity for many years and are
considered the best by all who have used
them For sale at w. A. Swiler g. Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
NOTICE

Special meeting of the Rock Island Liq-
uor Dealers association tomorrow after
noon at $50 p. m. Business of impor-
lance AUG. Ell. sLIITT
President.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
HAND sEwED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
lemen is at Carse & Reticker's. 1O-dtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest p4rlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the besS hard coal stove il the market.
For sale at w A. Swiler & Bro.
Noy2S-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
A BUSINESS

meeting of the democrats of Rock Island
will be held at the ARGUS office on Satur-
day evening at O'Clock. By order of M.
NJ Corhett, chairman of the city committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09

A grand free lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. F. Sopers, No. 1870
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

f. L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West Of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-09
RRLvlT1zS.

Christmas at Taylor & Philleo's.
C. Juergens' for first class granting. tt
Tram Sunday tomorrow on the Chicago
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-06-14
How Much Makes a Man Rich.

ITO be rich," said William l.. Marcy,
at one time Secretary of State, ''re-
quires only q satisfactory condition of
mind. One man may be rich with 800,
while another in the possession of mill
ions may think himself poor, and il
necessities of life are enjoyed by each
satisfied with his possession Is the rich
est" To illustrate this idea Mr.. Marcy
relates the following anecdote: "While
1 was Governor of the State Of New
York was called upon one morning
at my Office by a rough specimen of a
backwoodsman, who stalked in and
commenced conversation by inquiring
If this was Mr.. Marcyp' replied that
was my name. Billy Marcyp' said he.
1 nodded assent. Used to live in
Southport, didn't youp' answered in
the affirmative, and began to feel q lit
tie curious to know who my visitor was,
and what he was driving at. That's
what told EN- cried the backwoods-
man, bringing his hand down on his
thigh with tremendous force, Il told
'em you was the same Billy Marcy who
used to live in Southport; but they
wouldn't believe il, and promised the
next time l came to Albany to come
and find out for sartin. Why, you
know me, don't you, Billp' i didn't
exactly like to ignore his acquaintance
altogether, but for the life of me
couldn't recollect having seen
him before, and so l replied
that he had familiar countenance.
but that was not able to call him by
name. My name Is Jack Smith, an
swered the backwoodsman, and we
used to 60 to school together thirty
years ago, in the little red school house
in old Southport. Well, times have
changed since then, and you have be-
come great man, and got rich, l sup
pose shook my head, and was go
ing to contradict that impression,
when he broke in: oh! yes you are,
l know you are rich; no use denying it.
You was Comptroller for-for a long
time; and the next time we heard Of
you you was Governor. You must
have had heap of money, and am
glad of it-glad to soc you getting along
so smart. You was always o smart lad
at school, and knew that you would
come to something thanked him
for his good wishes and opinion, but
told him that political life did not pay
so wen as he imagined. Il SUPPOSE
said 1, fortune has smiled upon you
since you left Southport Oh, yes
said he, Il hain't got nothing to COM
plain of. l must say have got along
right smart. You see shortly after you
left Southport our whole family moved
up into Vermont. and put right into the
woods, and l reckon our family cut
down more trees and cleared more
land than any other in the whole State
'And so you have made good thing of
it. How much do you consider your
self worthp' asked, feeling little
curious to know what he considered
fortune, Us he seemed to be so we'll
satisfied with his. Well he replied,
Il don't know exactly how much am
worth, but think STRENGTHENING him
self up) if all my debts were paid I
should be worth $500 clear cash. He
was rich for he was satisfied."--
Morc,5e Memoirs
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-06-14
The Alpena City Hospital.

The undersigned would announce
to the citizens of Alpena and vicinity,
that they have opened an Hospital
for the treatment Of all Surgical and
other diseases.
This new enterprise meets a want
that has long been felt in this COM
munity, where large number Of un-
married men, sick or wounded, away
from home, will find all the comforts
of warm rooms, good, clean beds,
proper food, good nursing, careful at
tention and skilful treatment of ex-
perienced Physicians and Surgeons.
The Hospital is managed on the Co.
operative plan, at present. Those
wishing to receive its benefits pay
from SO to SO per year in advance,
and if taken sick or injured any time
during the year, they will be taken
care Of, boarded and treated without
any further charge.
The rates charged are so moderate,
compared with the benefits received,
that this Hospital must commend it
self to the public as soon as it shall
be thoroughly understood.
Arrangements are made that one OF
the Doctors will be'on duty night and
day, when required by one or moro
patients.
DR.. Maiden's great experience as
Surgeon during our late war, the last
year of which he had charge of
large Military Hospital, together with
over twenty years practice, cannot be
questioned in its success.
DR.. Newton, although younger, has
had large Hospital experience, and
has particularly devoted good por-
ton of his time to the study Of dis
eases of the Eye and Ear.
We would respectfully solicit the
earnest support of this enterprise, es-
pecially by those whom it is most in
tended to benefit.
w. p. MAIDEN, M. ID.
l.. G. NEWTON, M. ID.
w. VANVOORHEEs, Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-06-14
The Prince and the ShOpman.

In March, 1880, there arrived at
Flushing the yacht of the Prince of
Wales, with his Royal Highness and
Prince Leopold on board. During their
stay they visited the neighboring town
of Middleburg, accompanied by a Dutch
official. There they entered the shop
of On Israelitish vender of antiques, Of
whom the Prince of Wales purchased
a pair of old Delft vases, which he di-
rected him to send on board his yacht.
In the evening, while his Royal High
ness was on deck, the dealer made his
appearance with the vases. He was
dressed in his best clothes, and on his
arrival at Flushing he evidently learn
ed the rank of the customer. Having
delivered up the vases he accosted q
Dutch gentleman present, and desired
him to point out to him the Prince of
Wales. His request having been COM
piled with: 'Do you think, sir" said
he, speaking Dutch in a low voice,
"that his Highness would mind shak-
ing hands with me-"
The oddness of the inquiry caused
the other to smile. and ere he could
reply the Prince of Wales, followed by
his brother, came up, and, observing
the dealers attentive glances, asked II
anything was the matter. Having re-
ceiyed an explanation, he very good
naturally extended his hand to tho
dealer, saying with smile, III am the
Prince of Wales, and this is my brother,
Prince Leopold. have much pleasure
in shaking hands with YOU" The ven
dor of antiquities made an obeisan"co.
and returned home in great exultation.
The fact that he had the honor of shak-
ing hands with the future King of
England will probably descend to his
lowest posterity as an anecdote well
worthy of being retained in the ia fhily.
From "7ne Land Of Dykes and Wind
mills
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-06-14
DRoBATE ORDER.

State Of Michigan, county Of Apena-ss.
At session of the Probate Court for said county,
hold at the Probate Office, in the city of Alpena on
the day of May in the year cue thous-
and eight hundred and eighty-two.
Present-George s. Lester, Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of John Manion, de-
ceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly verified, of
William Manion praying that certain instrument
now on file in this court purportng to be the last win
and testament Of John Manion, the said deceased,
may be admitted 10 Probate and that this Court APP
point time and place for hearing said WILL and that
due notice thereof be given 70 all persons interested
as this Court shall direct; that said will may be al
lowed and admitted 10 Probate, and that administra-
ton of SAID estate may be granted 10 William Man.
ion, brother Of said deceased who named as
ccutor In said WILL or TO other suitable person.
Thereupon IL Is ordered, that Saturday. the seven-
teenth day Of june next, at 10 o'clock In the fore
noon DO assigned for the hearing of said petition and
that the heirs at law Of said deceased and all other per-
interested in said eatate required TO appear
&C session Of said Court, then 20 DO holden In tho
Probate Office, In the city Of Apena, and show
cause, IL any thore be- why the prayer Of the pet-
toner should not be granted; And II Is further or
dered that said petitioner give notice 10 the persons
interested In said estate Of the tendency Of said Pc
tion, ana the hearing thereof, by causing copy Of
GUS a newspaper printed and circulated IN said
county three successive weeks previous to said day OF
hearing.
"a True copyl GEORGE Q. LESTER,
,Gsv4 Judge Of Probate,
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goddess, so much for the widows and
orphans, so much for each Thug The
initiated conversed in a language OF
their own-Ramasee-and had q code
Of signals by which Thug coming to a
deserted camp could tell that his breth-
rem had been there, and what were their
plans and operations. Their agents
were everywhere, and the huts Of tho
hermits and mendicants outside the
walls of the village and always sur
rounded by groves were their favora-
BILE places OF rendezvous. Such was
the most formidable ramiiication of
crime the world has ever known, but
one which handful Of foreigners des-
troyed In q quarter of century.