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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
BUFFALO BILL.

Harpers theatre was crowded last even
ing as is generally the case when Buffalo
Bill and company make their appearance
in this city The large audience was OF
the most enthusiastic character, and APP
plauded the different members of the
troupe as the play progressed. Twenty
Days, or Buffalo Bills Pledge" was the
title of the piece, which is similar to the
Prairie Wolf, ;" which constituted his play
last season. In this border drama Buffalo
Bill sustains the leading role and during
the evening gives some very remarkable
exhibitions of his expertness with the rife.
The play appeared to give the most IN
bounded satisfaction to the large audience
assembled. and while making no claims to
superiority as literary production it salts
f1es the class of auditors that are usually
attracted by Indians and trick mule.
The company will present the same piece
in Davenport this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
TO BE CONGRATULATED.

Mr.. Carl Hydren is receiving innumera-
BILE congratulations to-day. Not, however
because he has been married, but because
he has become full-fledged pharmacist,
by virtue of having passed a most credita-
BILE examination before the State Board OF
Pharmacy. The board, which was in ses
sion in Springfield on Tuesday and We'd
nesday last, received fifty applications for
examination, but at the supreme moment
only twenty seven of the applicants had
the courage to appear. Of the twenty
seven only seven passed, the second one of
whom was Mr.. Hydren. The examination
was most rigid one, embracing practical
pharmacy, toxicology. chemistry, materia
medica, and the compromising of pre-
scriptions, and to his credit be it said that
Mr.. Hydren is the first and only young
pharmacist in this section who has success
fully passed through the ordeal. There
are several young gentlemen here who
have passed as assistant pharmacists who
will doubtless be on hand at the next meet
ing of the board prepared to ''go through"
as regulars" In Mr.. Hydren Rock Island
had most worthy representative.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
PERSONAL POINTS

Fred T. Hall came down from Chicago
this morning.
Prof Mohanna Barakat of Egypt, is in
the city
DIR. T. F. Leachen. of Louisville, is in
the city on short visit.
Miss Rosenhaum of Louisville, is visit
ing friends in the city.
j. Graham and @. p. Lane, of the Rock
ford and Milan cotton factories, are in the
city.
A very pleasant party was given last
evening at the residence of Mrs. Ben Har-
per
Mr.. Ed Colliprest and wife arrived
here from Golden, Col, on short visit
to Mrs. Colliprests sister, Mrs. p Gormly
Gen. ]. G. Smith the Republican can
didate for state treasurer, will he in this
city during the evening.
Oliver Olsen has just returned from Ell
gin, where he has been to arrange for the
early delivery Of the iron for the electric
light towers in this city.
County Supt. Southwell has been out
visiting the various district schools, and
reports them in good condition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
INQUEST.

Coroner Morris this morning empan-
eled jury consisting of David Haines, c.
Engel, H Phillips, J. FL. Kaufman, T.
Thornton and L. " Eckhardt. to investi-
gate the cause of the death of Benjamin
Gouts, who was Injured at the lower saw
mill Wednesday. The verdict of the jury
was as follows:
We, the jurors, find that Benjamin Gouts
came to his death by rupture of the stom-
ach and small intestine, accidentally receiv
ed while employed in the lath mill of Wey-
erhauser & Denkmann's sawmill on the
Goth day of September, 1882.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
RUNAWAY.

Yesterday Mrs. Wolff, of Moline, was
driving single horse attached to a buggy.
when the animal became frightened and
ran away. The horse took fright at a
train of cars near Wagner's brewery, in
this city. A very short run was made,
when the horse turned about very suddenly
and upset the vehicle, throwing the lady
occupant to the ground. The lady was
picked up in an insensible state, and car
ried to residence in that vicinity. A
physician was summoned, and everything
done for the lady that was possible under
the circumstances. She was badly bruised
but received no dangerous injuries,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
THE BAPTIsTs.

At the last meeting of the Baptist asso-
citation held at Reynolds, the following
resolutions were passed:
WHEREAS, The use of intoxicating drinks
has become great national sin, has brought
want, misery and desolation to many
bright homes, and destroyed many useful
lives, and has even been the cause of sin
to Christ's followers; therefore, be it
Resoloed, That as an association we are
in favor of submitting to the vote of the
people an amendment to the constitution
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating drinks in this state.
Res0Lced, That if such an amendment is
proposed by the legislature of the state,
we will give it our hearty and earnest sup
port, giving our votes for it and our infiu-
ence in favor of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
Editorial Snuibs.

One of the curious features Of the
American press is the fondness Of its
editors for making fun of each other.
A foreigner, on his introduction to our
newspapers, would be apt to say, ''Why,
the fraternity is worse than q band Of
Ishmaelitesi Each mans hand is against
his brethrenr A better acquaintance,
however, would teach him that these
squibs. being used ''in a Pickwicklan
sense" are but the harmless chatting Of
rivals, ambitious to make a ''polnt
against each other. Singular as thetact
may seem to us who are ''to the manner
born.o Chambers Journal has thought
these pleasantries of sufficient import
ance to sample them for its readers.
1t says:
A California editor invested in a mule,
and the fact was chronicled under the
heading, Remarkable instance OF SELF
possession"
Said an Idaho journal, 'EThe weather
has been hot again for the last few days
the only relief we could get was to lie
down on the Portland Herald, and cover
ourselves with the Portland Bulletin
there is a great GOODNESS between them.
A Michigan journalist declared in his
paper that a certain editor had seven
toes. The slandered man thereupon
relieved his mind in a 'leader," de-
nouncing the statement as unwarranted
and its author as devoid of truth and
scoundrel to boot. The offending gentle
man replied that he never wished 1t 10
be understood that all the seven toes
were upon one foot.
When Southern paper asked. "What
is editorial courtesyP" a Northern
journal replied. why, it is when'
Southern editor is caught stealing chick
ems at midnight, and his brother editors
kindly aliude to the matter as strange
freak of somnambulism"
The proprietor of a Western Jourhal
announced his intention of spending
fifty dollars on "a new head" for Ii
''Don't do it," advised rival Sheet
"better keep the money, and buy
new head for the editor" that gentle
man being evidently. in its opinion
ga young man of frugal mental capac-
ity," as an Oregan Journalist delicateiy
termed another.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

Maggie E. Hall, of Bushnell, is visiting
friends in this city.
Andrew Denhart is building himself a
fine residence on the Bluff.
The U. o. A. T. base ball nine are hav-
| ing some new uniforms made.
W. T. Ball and daughter have returned
| from their eastern trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Entriken is expected
back from their wedding tour next
week.
D. J. Witherby returned this morning
from trip in the southern part of the
state.
Q. P. Sewers is attending the opposition
at indianapolis in the interests of the Mo
line pillow company.
The funeral of Alfred Peterson who died
on Wednesday of grinders consumption at
his home in South Moline, occurred at 2
o'clock to-day.
A very pleasant surprise was perpetratcd
on Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Twainly last even
ing, it being his twenty sixth birthday. and
their fourth marriage anniversary. Dur
ing the day they were asked to be present
at the residence of Mrs. Twainley's parents
in the evening as few friends were com
ing to spend the evening. Great was
their surprise when shortly after their ar
rival, Moline TempleNo.21, U. o. A. T. to
the number of about twenty five couple in
GLIDING five couple from Milan Temple,
and some few outsiders, swooped dswn
upon them. The evening was very pleas
antly spent by all. A hot supper was
served, games played, etc, and it was the
''tcee small hours" before they departe for
home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
FRIDAYS FACTS.
Proceedings in the Circuit
Court To-day.
County Salaries and Other
Local Topics.
CIRCUIT COURT.

The Whiteside county assault to Maiden
case wherein G. w. Fitch is defendant and
Hamilton the prosecuting witness, will
probably not be given to the jury before
tomorrow, although an evening session
of the court will be held tonight to enable
the witnesses to testify and the arguments
to be made by tomorrow noon. LII the
case is completed tomorrow, arguments
will be made to the Eli Fitzpatrick forgers
case to quash the Indictment. On Monday
the Vetter assault case will come up for
trial as the members of the petit jury have
been excused until that time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
sunnEN DEATH.

The details of the sudden death of Capt.
Alfred Gates are more fully given in the
present issue, than was the case in yester-
day afternoons ARGUS.
1t appears that the deceased was subject
: to epileptic spasms, and his death was no
doubt due to thar affection. Thursday
afternoon, as was his custom, he repaired
to sleeping apartment over his place of
business, No. 1871 Second avenue, for the
purpose of enjoying brief rest. He had
left instructions to allow him to sleep only
a short time, and at the expiration of that
period, his daughter visited the upper
story to call him. She found him PROSTATE
on the floor of his sleeping room with his
face downwards. She Immediately gave
the alarm, which brought Mr.. Pinneo, one
of the clerks, to the scene. The latter
placed the deceased on lounge and start
ed for physician. In short time Drs.
Paul, Carter and Cowden reached the
house, and made a careful examination.
They discovered that life was extinct, and
concluded that he had been dead some
time before discovered. The deceased was
enjoying his usual health, and his death
was most sudden and unexpected. No post
norton was held, as there was every reasonv
to suppose that his death resulted from
epilepsy. 1t is probable that on reaching
the room he was taken with a spasm, and
fell to the floor and died almost instantly.
Il, \
and nose which confirm this theory. His
wife was on her way home from Chicago
where she had been on a brief visit. She
arrived last night to learn of her husbands
death
Capt Gates was native of the province
of Nova Scotia, where he was born in the
year 1884. He was engaged for number
of years on one-of the steamship lines run
ming from Nova Scotia to the United
States, and was appointed commander of
a steamer, which gave him the title of
captain Ill health compelled him to aban-
don his sea far1ng life, and he consequently
removed to this city and has continued to
be one of the business men of this place
from that date up to the time of his death.
He was member of the Masons and also
belonged to the Workmen and other secret
societies. He leaves a wife and one
daughter to mourn his loss.
At late hour this afternoon Coroner
Morris impaneled jury consisting of E.
G. Chopper, 1T. Dixon, J. hamburger,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
SALARIES.

The Peoria Jouradl gives the average
Rock Island county supervisors the follow
ing rub:
The supervisors of Rock Island county
have either an economical streak, or they
are determined that there shall be less of
scramble over obtaining the offices in
that county than there has been. They
have fixed the salaries of county officials
for the coming term as follows: County
Judge, 81 200; clerk, 81, 500; treasurer,
81, 500; sheriff $500. The superintend-
ent of schools is allowed 81 and his time
is limited to 100 days for visiting the
schools and 100 days for office work, etc.
The min einspector, who is appointed by
the board is limited as to time to 20 days,
his allowance being $5 day. For clerk
hire and assistants the county clerk is al
lowed 81, 800, the sheriff 81, roo and the
treasurer 5000 What kind of a judge
they expect to have out of 81. 200 timber,
it is hard to conceive; and the man who
would venture on the school superintend-
ency, at a wood choppers salary or on
less, even, will probably be dear bargain,
even atNthat price. People do not get
something for nothing in this world, any
more in official life than elsewhere. Per-
haps they think with these salaries they
can enlist the services of men who are too
stupid to be dishonest. Perhaps they have
a spasm for an honest administration, ust
now. However that may be, they should.
when they get him, start show with their
81, 200 judge to the end that his wife may
have the proceeds for pin money. She
will need it, and the show would be sue
cess.
1t should be stated, however. that the
salary of the county judge was afterwards
increased to 81 800 and the county clerks
salary raised to 81, roo per year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

Twenty years ago to-day the emacipa-
ton proclamation was issued, IN which
the colored man was given his liberty, and
to do which thousands of our brave Union
boys fought and died that all should en-
JOY equal rights. Ever since that time the
| colored man holds clear to his memory
the return once year of the anniversary
of that event, and it is right he should, and
| indeed if he did not he would be very
| ungrateful being. Our colored citizens
have been looking forward to this day as
day of rest and enjoyment. Large pre-
parations have been made, all that was de
sired was fair weather, and the day open
ed up all that could be desired, being clear
and cool, the only drawback being the
dust. Early in the morning visitors from
adjoining towns began to arrive, and at 8
o'clock. the time set for the procession,
the streets were we'll filled with people
mostly eolored, the business houses were
draped with flags, the streets presenting
an animated appearance. The procession
formed at the engine house at 1880 as
follows: First came the marshal
of the day, then Ogden's band,
after which came visitors on foot about
thirty in all. Then came the speakers in
carriages The martial band was not in
line. The next was one of the Moline
Plow company wagons, with thirty eight
ladies representing the Goddess of Liberty,
and thirty seven states of the union The
Rapids City body of horsemen failing to
materialize the next in line was about a
dozen horsemen from this city. The band
discoursed some fine music as they
marched down Main street. The line
of march as laid out in the pro-
gramme was carried out, but the pro-
cession was short of quite number of its
main features, and was far from decided
success. At 10 o'clock dinner was served
on the ground. At one o'clock III. L. Bull
len and others delivered short but appropri-
ate addresses. But the match game of base
ball was the principal feature of the cele-
bration, and seemed to attract the main
portion of the crowd. Only part of the
programme was carried out, but the com
mittee in charge deserve credit for doing
as well as they did. All seemed to enjoy
themselves, at least. although the atten
dance at the grove was not as large as ex
pected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

M. M. Briggs, Mr.. Andrews and NJ. NJ.
Corbett Drs. Reiter and Paul testified,
and gave it as their opinion that death re-
suited from apoplexy. The jury rendered
a verdict in accordance with the above
noted facts The deceased had $1,000 IN
surance on his life, $4,000 each in the
Workmen and Knights of Honor.
The funeral will occur Sunday afternoon
at 80 O'Clock, from the First Methodist
church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
Marriage of Mr.. Ralph Entriken and ~.
Mary Knowles.

One of the social events of the soo-
was the marriage last evening Of N
Ralph Entriken and Miss Mary Kro,,,
both of the contracting parties are vol,
and favorably known in this CITY Who.
they have resided for years. The groor
is man who makes friends of Those >
meets. He has for a short time bear
of the firm of Cumpson & Entriken on.
popular Main street grocers, but dnrin.
that time has won many friends nv =,
genial ways. The bride was snce teaol.
in onr public schools and was highly ..
teemed, not only by the scholars bpf ~
all with whom she came in contact q.
was one of the best teachers our nntl;.
school has ever had being reappoip,e5
several times, the last of which She d.
clined. The wedding occurred at o.clo.L
at the residence of Mrs. NJ. E. Knovlo.
the brides mother, corner of Salter ,n,
Illinois streets, in the presence of abon,
fifty of the immediate friends and relative
of the contracting parties, quite a numba-
of distant relatives being present IT,,
ceremony was performed by the Rev
ID. Smith, after which they all sat down f.,
a sumptuous repast. The evening W.,
pleasantly spent by all and social inter.
course reigned supreme. Among those in
attendance from abroad were the follow
ing persons: T. J. Entriken and wife from
Des MOines, Iowa; Miss Gusta FnlIar
Wheatland, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. &c
Entriken, parents of the groom, GeDeseo
Ill. also Miss Minnie Entriken, sister of
the groom from same place; Mr. Less Han.
nah and Mrs. L. Hannah, of Port Byron.
also others whose names could not be ali.
tanned. Among the numerous presents
were the following: Ten dollars in gold
from Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kerns, fam.
lily bible from Mrs. J. c. Entriken
nickle students lamp from Misses Ella and
Fannie Knowles, wash tub and board with
inscription as follows, "Work before
Pleasure" Mr. and Mrs John Kernes
toilet set and vase marked Ed. fine steel
engraving from Prof. w. S. Mack and
teachers. Shakespear in morocco binding,
- Volumes marked from "a Friend, hand
some silk whisk pocket, Mrs. A. S. Price
Bret Harris poems from Gusta Fuller. silk
pin cushion and toilet set, Miss MaTy
Entriken, Longfellow's poems. from class
mates Misses A. L. Butt, J. C.. Long ami
S, A. Cromwell, oil pointing Miss Car
Knostman of Davenport; handsome basket
of flowers, Miss Lille Swan and Miss Me-
lie Joslin. There was also long list O.
presents, which for want of space we re,
frain from mentioning. Tue happy couple
left on the 10 o'clock train this morning
for short tour in the east. The ARGUS
extends hearty congratulations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
Last of Letters No. IL

Remaining uncalled for in the Postoffice at Rock
Island, Rock Island County, Illinois,
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. %
Arnold Frank Cite Jacob
Bachelor & Son Hodges Mrs Deborah
Betheram Mrs Ann Heeney Miss Maggie
Bowen Mrs Chas Hill Miss Vine
Blomquist A Jamison John
Brown Il III Kerr Joseph II
Bishop keene WP
BayIe Geo Lincoln Miss Lena3
Bresnahen Julia Largen Peter
Carlson Miss Anna Moren s g
Church, Utley & Co Richard Mrs Lou
Connolly Mrs A Schneider Miss Carrie
Cash Geo w Smith Geo
Castle viii Fl Spencer Mr.
Conwell Sarah Strom Miss Sophia
Davis Mrs Sarah Jane Won KonderitZ Mrs
Dixon Miss Beckie Wilson Miss BERTHE
Fassnacht Mrs Z m Wilcot
Fechner Earnest Wilson Miss Maggie
Foley Ed Wolpert Peter
Gustafson John
FOREIGN LETTERS.
Anderson A w
Christopher OConnor Dennis
Bonhn John Peterson
Bowen Miss Simkins John
Franck Otto Scoelibe Louis +
Mullen Geo Zeiger Mrs Emile
Givs the nsfmbef of the list when calling for adj
vsrtssed lettees.
j. NJ. BEARDSLEY, P. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

Christina Danielson was up before JUS
tice Cooke this morning charged with as
saulting child of Mrs. Catharine Patten.
The defendant was fined IS and costs, and
in default of payment she was taken to the
armory. The defendant undertook to
chastise the child, and on that account,
the suit was commenced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

Lecture at The United Presbyterian
church on Friday evening. Sept. 90. by
Mr.. Mohanna Barakat, native Egyptian.
Subject: My Experiences in Alexandria
during the recent Massacre Admission
% and Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

Two men were arrested this afternoon
for being in state of intoxication. One
of them was found in the street and the
other asleep on the sidewalk. They were
unable to give their names Their prelim-
mary examination will be held tomorrow
morning before Justice Cr0pper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
CHICAGO EXPOSITION.

The Chicago, Rock Island " Paclilc IA,
way will sell tickets to Chicago and ret ll.;i
Sept. 18th to Esd, good for return t IN
Sept. 25th, at $7.12. Passenger s.at -
Moline avenue. $40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
WHAT A HOTEL CLERK SAYS.

FREMONT HOUSE, CHICAGO, Ill, Oct :,
1S81.-H. III. Warner & Co: Sri nav
used your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure 10
kidney disease. and found it very beneH-
ciaI. GEORGE A. COBB
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
WALL PAPER. WALL PAPER

sold at cost at Cary g. Stoltings, one block
south of the Harper House. A large
assortment to select from. Give us a
call. Sept22d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
List Of Letters.
THURSDAY

Remaining uncsleG for in the Pestofee at Moline.
Rock Island county. Illinois.
THURSDAY MORNING SEPT. 21. 1882
Blackwell Robert johnson Nels Peter
Bume John Isarch John
Carson CO Eindall Miss s
Davis A Hassey 2
Doblin VIM Miller Mrs
Erickson Miss hurry O g
Erickson Person Jones
Griffin Gust Peters John
Hall FW Ploag Peter
Heberbe Joseph Sander Christian
johnson Chas Swanson Mrs
johnson G Quarnsthrom NJ
johnson
When calling for above letters please say adver-
Used, and give date of list.
L. e. HEMMENWAY. p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

E. L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-22

Remaining uncaned for in the Postofice at Rock
Island. Rock Island County, Illinois,
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPT %