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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30

merly occupied BY the postofice has been
mrtamorphosed, and the room has been
converted into one of the most elegantly
appointed offices to be found out of the
metropolitan cities The cost of the inn
provement win aggregate so, 800. and the
outlay has been expended with the best re
suits The main lobby extending from the
east to the west fronts of the building is
eighteen feet wide, while the lobby situated
on the eastern side, and adjoining which
are the main delivery boxes, is fifteen feet
at its northwest point. and eighteen feet at
its widest. The Hobbies are supplied with
tile floors of the most approved pattern,
and present most neat and attractive APP
pearance This work was performed by
s. J. Collins, who also constructed the
maple wood floor that does service in the
working rooms on the interior of the box
partitions The Office is supplied with la
vatories and other water service conven-
fences, and is well adapted for the transac
ton of the heavy business that is accom-
plished b Y the local force.
The boxes are the latest Yate lockIpatent.
and number 1 800, all of which have been
taken The framework surrounding these
boxes is composed of ash. and is construct
ed on the Queen Anne style, very durable
and attractive to look upon.
The delivery wickets are two in num-
Der, one for men and the other for ladies'
They are located in the eastern part of the
building. while openings for the reception
of letters and papers are conveniently
situated in different parts of the building.
The money order department is located in
the extreme west end of the building and
is in every way adapted to the wants of
the public as well as the department
Each of the various boxes is supplied
with district key, and the renters will
thus be secure even if the key is lost, as the
finder could not tell the box TO which it be-
longs. as the box numbers and key mum
bers do not correspond A record of
the two is however kept in the office.
The Office will be open every night until
10 O'Clock, and all day Sunday or at least
the box renters will be allowed to secure
their mail during those hours. Tt is ex-
pected that the new arrangement viii do
away with the general delivery business to
great extent, as the benefits of the box
renting system are so apparent that it is
thought that nearly every family will secure
possession of box.
The office, as before stated, will he opeR
to the public next week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
PULLMAN GAIN.

A contract has just been executed by
which the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway Company transfers, Oct. 1. to the
Pullman Company the control and man
agement of their entire sleeping-car system.
covering over 1900 miles of road. This
contract completes the link by which con-
tinuous system of Pullman cars viii be
established between New York and Port
land. Oregon The contract Is similar to that
made by the Chicago Rock Island Sc Pacific
Railroad Company at the close of the year,
1879, when the control and management
of its sleeping car system was transferred
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
IAIL NOTES.

The county Jail now contains an even
dozen prisoners. The repairs to the heat
ing apparatus have been finished, as the
brick masons were at work late last night
building the walls about the boiler. Steam
will be started up tins afternoon and the
new apparatus viii be fully tested. The
work of cementing the exterior walls of
the Jail building which was let to s. s.
Hull for $500, will be commenced next
week, and will be completed within a short
time. The strengthening of the walls, it
u shought, viii render the jail more secure,
as tl,e prisoners will then encounter some
resistance in digging their way out of that
inssitusins,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
POOL PARTICULARS.

The agreements by which the Chicago
and Northwestern, the Chicago. Milwau-
kee & st. Paul, the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific, and the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy roads are to maintain rates are
detailed in a circular, of which the fol-
lowing is copy:
1. It's agreed to by the parties hereto
that the crsrent passenger tariff from Chi
cago, Englewood, Washington Heights,
Blue island, or Milwaukee shall be strictly
maintained by our respective companies,
ana tsaa. we shall demand the same from
connieiing likes, with the exception that
on cutarant business the rates via the lake
and milwaukee, shall be the same as via
Chicags.
g All theatrical rates from Chicago,
Englewood, Washington Heights, Blue
Island, and Milwaukee TO st. Paul, Mime
apolis, and all points beyond shall be abol-
ished.
8. The Chicago, Rock Island 81 Pacific
railway shall be permitted to sell to freight
shippers through its freight department
only a special one way round trip COM
mercial ticket from Chicago to st. Paul or
Minneapolis, at rate which shall equalize
the present rate of $40 per 1000 mile
tickets as now sold by the Chicago &
Northwestern and Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railways, it being understood and
agreed by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa
ciic railway that 1.-THE restrictions passed
upon the issue, sale, and use of such COM
mercial tickets for shippers shall agree
and be in accordance with the restrictions
placed upon the sale and use of 200 mile
commercial tickets referred to.
1t is further agreed that any 1000 mile
shippers tickets of the Chicago and North
western. and Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul issue, or commercial tickets single or
round trip, of the Chicago Rock Island
and Pacific issue, sold after the LIST day of
October, 1882, and found in the hands of
ticket brokers or other unauthorized per
son to whom the same have been trans
ferred illegitimately, they shall be redeemed
by the company issuing the same at $25
each, and if any similar tickets issued and
sold prior to Oct. 1, 1882. are SO found,
they shall be redeemed by the company
issuing the same at $40 each.
f. A violation of this agreement shall
subject the offending party to the
penalty of paying the sum of $500
for each offense to the three re-
manning roads parties hereto, in equal pro-
portions, and all questions regarding the
violation of this agreement shall be sub
mitted to the general passenger agents of
the four lines parties hereto, the majority
of whom shall impose the penalty, If, in
their judgment, they deem it necessary
after fully investigating all the facts in the
case.
In case there should be tie vote on the
question of violation of this agreement.
il is agreed that the matter shall be sub
mitted TO and decided by some one other
general passenger agent. who shall be a
disinterested party, the same to be select
ed by majority vote of the general pas
sengt agents OF the four lines parties here
to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
CIRCUIT COURT.

The closing arguments in the Heck as
sault case were made in the Circuit Court
this morning, by Messrs. Beardsley and Oh
sen. The testimonywas concluded yester-
day afternoon. and the arguments COM
menced last night. The case was given
to the jury tins afternoon.
The next case that will come up for
trial is that of Eli Fitzpatrick, charged
with forgery. New iurymen will be called
for next week, and the Court will contin-
ue in session, although it is not known
what Judge viii preside.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock the jury in
the case of the people VS. John Heck, re-
turned verdict of guilty and fixed his
punishment at eighteen months in the
penitentiary. A motion for new trial
was entered by Major Beardsley, counsel
for the defendant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
PREsBYTERY.

The Rock Island Presbytery met at Nor
wood, Mercer county, and attracted fair
attendance of delegates and visitors, about
forty being present to participate in and
witness the proceedings. The Rev. j. G.
Halliday, of the Broadway Presbyterian
church of this city, officiated as modera-
tor, the Rev. Mr. Maderwell, of Geneseo,
and Rev, Mr. Jordon, of Franklin Grove,
acted as clerks.
On Tuesday, the opening sermon was
preached by the Rev. DIR. Mills, OF Fulton
and at the conclusion of his discourse the
transaction of miscellaneous business fol-
lowed. In the evening missionary meet
ing was held with short addresses by Mrs
Mills, of this city, an essay by Mrs. Sick
les, of Dixon, and paper by Heard, all
bearing on missionary work and the best
means of accomplishing a given result.
The evening exercises terminated with a
short address by the Rev. 8. s. Cryer, of
Rock Island.
On Wednesday, regular church business
was taken up, and the Presbytery received
anu hcteu upon bHcH cddis LOT new minis
ters.> The call of the Rev. Mr.. Williams
by the Geneseo church was received and
acted upon. The call of the Rev. s. 8.
Cryer by the Central Presbyterian church,
of this city, was also acted upon in fa-
vorable manner. The 9th of next Novem-
Der was named as the day for installation
services.
The next Presbytery will meet at Viola
early in May. After the transaction of the
days business the meeting adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
Attempted Robbery of Mr.
P. L. Cable Residence.
Inquest on the Body of an
Unknown Man.
Presbytery Notes, Police
News, and other Items.
BURGLARY.

This morning an unsuccessful attempt
was made to burglarize the residence OF
Mr.. P. L. Cable. on Moline avenue. The
burglars attempted to raise one of the
greenhouse windows, which adjoin the
house on the south, and in SO diving they
set off the burglar alarm, which aroused
the household, as well IS the gardener, who
was. sleeping in az adjoining building.
The robbers Immediately took to flight, and
although diligeat sesrah was made for
them, their arrest Ees Eos Elected. The bur
g,ar alarm alcs.sec A&r, Cables family,
end g telephone message was at once sent
to police headquarters. Within very few
moments after the alarm was sounded two
policemen were on the spot, but the rob
bers had made good their escape.
1t is supposed that the burglary was
planned by some part les who entered the
residence few months ago and made off
with some money and jewelry. The same
weapon was used on both occasions to
gain an entrance to the house. but the
burglar alarm prevented the second at
tempt from proving very successful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
ROCK ISLAND q PEORIA RAILWAY

Excursion tickets to Cincinnati and re-
turn for the great Industrial Exposition
Sept. 9 TO Oct. 2. 1882. The Rock Island
and Peoria railway will sell excursion tick
cts to Cincinnati and return, good going
from Sept. until Oct. z, and returning
until Oct. o, inclusive, at the low rate from
Rock Island of $14.40. The Cincinnati
Industrial Exposition, held in the splendid
permanent exposition buildings, with six
teen grand departments filled with articles
for exhibition in every branch of industry
and art from all parts of the United States
and Canadas, enjoys a national reputation
The extensive preparations which have
been made this year warrants the public IN
expecting the grandest display of the klnd
ever witnessed. Sept9d1m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
score is appended:
TONNAGE Law.

The new tonnage law under which de-
auctions were made for forecastle and
machinery space, is being gradually put
into operation. The average reduction of
taxable tonnage is estimated at about 35
per cent, steamers being chiefly affected
Steamboat Inspectors receipts will here
after be much less than heretofore, and this
fact is curiously urged in some quarters in
condemnation of the law. The fact of the
business IS, that the tonnage tax is an un-
necessary burden on commerce. and ought
to be wiped out altogether.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Central Presbyterian church-Rev. S. s.
Cryer: Subjects; morning, "Ecce Deus
the Divinity of Christ; evening the sec
ond lecture of the series, subject, Habits. .
Young peoples meeting at $50.
THE Claim of the Sabbath on the
Christian Conscience G0:45 a. m.) and
1.-The Sinner and the Savior" (7:30 p. m. }
are the subjects selected by the Rev. j. c.
Halliday. pastor of the Broadway Presby-
terrain church. Sunday school at 9:15 a.
m. Young peoples meeting at Up. m,
subject: Gods Schools. liv: IS.
Swedish Lutheran church-Rev. T. n.
Hasselquist, D. D., pastor. Services at
1890 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Text at 1890
a. M: Gal V: LA Sunday school at
$50 p m.
"The Golden Chain" 10:45 a. mo- and
e'The Wonderful T:30 p n.y. will be
preached upon in the Christian chapel by
Rev. Irving A. Searles, pastor. Sunday
school at $50 a. m.
''The greatness of humility" 1915 a. m,
and Confirmation, its authority, nature,
and benefits, 7:30 M, VIII be the sub
jects of the sermons by the Rev. A. B. AL
len. pastor of Trinity church Sunday
school $50 a. m. Mission Sunday school
$50 p. m, and mission service at $50 D.
m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
PERSONAL POINTS.

]. s. Gilmore is in Chicago.
]. W. Mathews and family left yesterday
for the south.
ExGov. Oglesby spoke at Aledo few
days ago.
Miss Ella Heinsfurter has gone to Da-
kota to visit her sister.
j. Tracy, road master of the c., M. &
st. F., was in the city yesterday.
Invitations are out for the marriage of
Isaac Rosenfield and Miss Lizzie Gilosky,
which event win occur on the 18th of next
month.
C. B. Lawrence. advance agent of the
Circus Royal, was IN the city to-day. The
circus will probably appear later in the
season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
MARRIED.

This morning at the residence of J. T.
Kenworthy, occurred the marriage of Miss
Ella Wells. sister of Mrs. Kenworthy, and
DIR. Frank Smith, of Toledo. Iowa. The
marriage ceremony was pronounced by the
Rev. J. G, Holiday of the Broadway Pres
byterian church. At the conclusion of
the ceremony, the newly welded pair and
a few invited guests sat down to sump-
taons breakfast DIR. Smith and wife
departed this afternoon for their home at
Toledo, the county seat of Tama county,
Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
SCHOOL SUBJECTS.

The attendance at the public school is
still on the increase. although the total
number is not as large as the same period
last year.
Nine applicants for teachers certificates
were enjoying rigid examination before
County Superintendent Southwell this
morning.
The board of education VIII hold a
meeting this evening when matters of some
importance to the schools will come up for
consideration and action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30

IDA LFwn.


Next Monday night the Whitley dra-
matte company win commence a weeks
engagement at Haprer,s theatre. when a
number of plays viii be given. The open
ing piece win be stJane Eyre. In speak
ing of Ida Lewis, who sustains the princi-
pal role, an exchange says: "She struck
the popular chord last evening-that is
certain. being repeatedly applauded and
called before the curtain several times.
She possesses beauty of form and feature
and shows delicacy of shading in her
impersonation that bespeak the true artistic.
And what is dear to the feminine heart she
possesses stack of clothes" The play
last evening was Jane Eyre, the usual
Charlotte Bronte's story-and it is but JUS
tice to Miss Lewis to say that she assumed
the title role fully as well as it has ever
been assumed in this city. Her support in
several characters was strong, in all parts
good and considering that last evening
was the first time the company has played
together. the performance was unexpect-
edly smooth
GENERAL NOTES.
Miss Bertha Fiebach has postponed her
appearance on the English stage until next
season She intends to devote all her time
TO studying English, and only accepts few
star engagements in the German language
during this season.
James p. Voorhees, son of the senator
and himself an actor, has had his comedy,
which was read by two managers here, en-
titled Tides" accepted by one of the
Washington managers for production next
winter.
The campaigns of Rose Eytinge, John
T. Raymond, and Barrett have suspicious
ly opened. Raymond's play was not ali
he wished, while Barretts was great sue
cess, author and star being called before
the curtain at the end of the play.
Three s.Jane Eyres" all the week-Char-
lotte Thompson in Brooklyn. Clara Norris
at Gould's opera house, and Maggie Mitch
ell at the Park. A gentleman critic, who
saw all three, gives the palm to Miss Nor
ris in the last act, to Maggie in the first,
but to Charlotte on the whole round per-
Torrance.
OF Mr.. Moss it is told that when asked
if he had seen Miss Don's Daughter of
the Nile he replied: .'Some of it. l
could not spend the autumn there" what
do you mean?" queried his interlocutor.
Well said he. II left at midnight.
They We're still at it, and I dare say they
are not through yet"
Madame Modjeska is to arrive in Amer
lea this week, and Harry Sargent's lawyers
are waiting for her with new writs. She
begins in fortnight at Stetson's Globe in
Boston. Maurice Barrymore, Mrs. John
Drew's son-in-law George w. Griffiths,
Frank Clements, Miss Maude Wilton, and
Clara Fisher Maeder are her principal sup
ports.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
BASE BALL.

Yesterday afternoon the Stars and Boys
in Blue played their last and deciding
game of the series, which resulted in favor
of the latter team by score of Is to 8.
The game was witnessed by large crowd
of spectators and considerable interest was
manifested in the result The Stars were
outplayed at every point, and failed to dis
tinguish themselves during the game. The
score is appended:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
LARCENY.

Dick Boirs halls from little town
known as Joslin. He was conveyed 10 the
county Jail on a mittimus of the justice of
the peace OF that township for larceny of
some articles in the local postofiice. He
was accused OF such larceny by Fred
Osborn, the postmaster. The preliminary
examination tended to show that Boirs
was guilty of the crime charged against
him, and consequently he was held. In
default of bail the prisoner was placed in
Jail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30

tothe Pullman Company. The prestige of
the Pullman cars is gradually bringing to
the Pullman Company substantial rewards
for the years of untiring energy and ability
with which it has sought to serve the
travelling public
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
KNIGHTS OF PYrHrAs.

st. Paul Lodge No. 1O7, Knights of
Pythias, win meet on Monday evening on
business of importance. All members are
requested 10 be present. By order.
30 2 j. II. KENwoRTHy, G.. G.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30

FREMONT HOUSE, CHICAGO, Ill, Oct -
1SS1.-H. I'll. Warner 81 Co. Sri have
used your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for
kidney disease. and fuund il very bench
cial. GEORGE A. COBB
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
WALL PAPER. WALL PAPER

sold at cost at Cary q Stolting's. one block
south of the Harper House. A large
assortment to select from. Give ms
call. sept22dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
DEATH RATE.

The following deaths have occurred
In the city during the past week:
Unknown. % years, drowning.
Julian Regensburger, years, Group.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30

A floating body was discovered in the
river near Hampton yesterday. An inquest
viii be held during the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
rHr pOgr OFFICE.

The work of remodeling the interior of
the old post Office has about been complet-
ed, and the building viii be opened to the
public next week. The spacious room for,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
MaLIIl DEPARTMENT.

q. L. EAsTsAs' Reporter
Headquarters. one door West Of Reimer.s
Cigar Store.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-11
The Deed Tax.

During the night session preceding its
adjournment on the Sth instant, the
Georgia Senate added an amendment to
the tax bill of the House, placing tax Of
ten dollars per annum on all persons who
draw deeds and other similar legal papers.
1t is said that this tax was devised with
the view to breaking up the practice
which Ordinaries, Clerks of Superior
Courts, and other inexperienced persons
have in some localities, Ofdrawing papers
which will not stand the legal tests.
We do not know whether such reasons
were offered by Senators, but if they con-
stitute all that could be advanced in eX-
euse for striking down this great cOnve-
nience of the people, or compelling them
to seek and pay an authorized individual
for what any person with common sense
may copy from an Oldpaper or from adopted
form books, the Senate should make haste
to detach and utterly destroy all traces
of the Ubiquitous amendment, that it may
not be known hereafter, when its members
aspire to other positions of honor, that so
fragrant an outrage was ever cOntem-
plated upon the peoples rights by that
honorable body. That citizen may not
do his own writing, legal or otherwise, in
this advanced age, and in America, too,
is preposterous; and that because some
papers, drawn by Ordinaries, clerks and
others, will not bear the legal tests. This
is rich.
In what age have such papers uniformly
borne the legal tests, and what guarantee
does this amendment give that hereafter
those drawn by lawyers and notaries will
be able to pass the ordeal? The excuse
will not do. 1t is too ''thin' to hide the
true motive underlying the shallow pre-
text
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-11
Why We Have No ships.
Ee1o York Herald.


There will be found on another page an
interesting and instructive letter from
Mr.. Nathaniel Mckay to Congressman
Cox, which forcibly illustrates the absur-
dity of our present shipping policy. Mr..
Mckay recently appeared before the COM
mittee of Congress appointed to inyesti-
gate the decadence of our commercial
marine. He was asked to furnish them
with the prices of shipbuilding materials
in England and in the United states. In
his reply Mr.. Mckay shows that plate
iron', which costs in England $36 per
ton costs S67 here; ''fiange iron" in
England is $56 per ton and SlO6 in the
United States. Like differences OF cost
exist in regard to almost every otner
article entering into the construction OF
ship. 1t is only necessary to quote these
figures to explain why our commerce has
declined and is still declining. \ little
ring of protected" shipbuilders will not
allow an American merchant TO own
vessel unless he buys from them, and as
he cannot afford it be has gone out of the
business, There will be no revival IN our