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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

That next Monday may be, indeed. a
merry Christmas to every one of its read
ers. big and little, the ARGUS most heartily
hopes. In fact, it would not limit its
''wish you Merry Christmas" to those in
its own particular parish, but would in
clude every home and every person in this
city To many, alas it cannot, will not
be an occasion of heartfelt joyousness. In
many homes the vacant chair in the corner
or the little stockings carefully treasured
in a secure corner of the bureau drawer tell
but too plainly the story of mortality; that
must listen in the not remote fu-
ture. But while the g)istening
eyes rest upon these precious relics let US
remember the living and observe this
birthday anniversary OF the Savior of men
in the spirit begotten of the wise men of
Bethlehem; the star which presaged the
dawning of a brighter day for mankind
and upon whose ears the gladstone music
of the stars singing together made them
forget their humble avocation, their toll
and their trouble. Yes let US one and all
while cherishinng the memory of those who
have crossed the confines of time and are
singing GLORY to God in the highest, on
earth peace, good will to men" very near
the golden throne, remember our duty to
the living and make al as happy as lies in
our power In conclusion the ARGUS |
wishes one and all Merry Christmas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

Mrs. ZirnsSeih who lately achieved an I'M
enviable notoreity because of her escapade
with a man not her husband, and who was
followed here by Mr.. zirnstein, has found
good home with German family living
in Seventh avenue between Eighth and
Ninth streets.
Ladies satcheis. at Taylor & Philleo's.
Slippers for boys at Carse 81 Reticker's.
Ladies silk mitts, 81, at Hoffmaster's.
The Oates company presented the Mas
cote last evening to rather slender audi
ence but for all that they gave this popular
Offenbachian production in first-class
shape. Alice Oates, as Bettina, was as
vivacious as ever, in spite of her rapidly
accommodating avoirdupois and in the
Gobble duet with Pippo sang very well
1t may be questioned whether better
comedian than Mr.. James Sturges ever be-
fore appeared in Rock Island. 1t was ap-
parent that his drollery and waggishness
were perfectly natural and the spasce at
tendance gave him a chance, which was
improved, of introducing considerable
Miss Alice Townsend as Prince Frederick,
was irresistible as was the Farmer Rocco
of Mr. r. Van Osdeu Mr.. Henry Molten
has fine tenor voice which he used to ex-
cellent advantage. The support was ex-
cellent throughout many of the costumes
rich and all appropriate, the girls good
looking and the piano business of Mr..
Harry Hinton most admirably performed.
in loud praises of the grand Columbus
clock which will be en- exhibition at No.
1909 Second avenue for two weeks, COM
mencing Dec. 80.
Deputy Sheriff Ankrum says that the
thirteen prisoners in jail at present are
to enjoy Christmas evening over an oyster
supper. On Thanksgiving day they had
turkey, oysters for Christmas and pro-
badly they will have cake and pie fo1 New
Year's.
Watch chains, at VIII r. Johnson's
Pocket knives, at Taylor 81 Philleo's.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific road
is noted for the free use it makes of prin-
ter's ink in advertising its many advan-
tages. 1t has now gone into the fine art
business. Yesterday it began the distribu
ton of some of the most elegant illustra-
tons ever issued by any railroad company.
They will not only charm the children,
but please the mothers and adorn the par
lor Their Santa Claus book and their
family almanac will doubtless be much
sought after The little ones of any fam
lily securing a complete set of the Rock
Islands holiday gifts will need nothing
more to make them happy.
Arctics at Carse 81 Reticker's.
Pocket books, at Taylor & Philleo's.
Dressed dolls, at Taylor & Philleo's.
Slippers for everybody at Carse & Ret
icker's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

There is warrant out for q certain in
dividual's arrest, but he has shaken mo
dust of our city from his feet, and de-.
parted.
Work on the Rock river bridge has beor
unavoidably delayed for few DAYS on oo.
count of the non arrival of bolts from Chi
cago.
Prof. Mack, of our public schools ooo.
to Springfield the first of the week 70 NJ
tend the session of the Illinois Stat.
Teachers Association. He says he will ho
gone several days.
There will be Christmas tree to.rigb,
at the church upon the bluff. at wbic1
time each child is promised present
collection for this purpose having already
been taken up.
Frank HAMMER has completed ARRANGE
ments whereby he will give social "bonr
at Wagner's opera house on Monday evan
ing next. Ogden's band will furnish tho
music, and good time is assured tboso
that attend.
DIR. Dunn, secretary of the board Of
health, makes the following report Of
deaths for the week ending at noon TODAY.
Thos. Alex. Rhodes, aged IS years. If
phithises pulmonalis; Christine Peterson
aged 50 years, of puerperal fever, and Har.
rold Forsberg, aged two years, of convnI-
sions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
OUR STREETS.

If there is any one thing that needs the
serious attention of our city dads more
than another, it is the devising of some
plan for numbering aud marking orr
streets so that n citizen can at least tell
upon what street he lives. Now if Won
are accosted with Say Mister, on what
street does SO and so live?" you stop and
after giving your mental faculties a severe
strain, answer that be lives next to Mr.
Deere, Mr. johnson or somebody else. and
the man who asked for information knows
about as much as before. Now, while ali
our streets are named, yet few are there that
can tell the names of half dozen different
streets. Now while the streets running
cast and west are all right as named
would it not be better if the numerous
other streets running in an opposite d.
rection be named in way similar to Rock
Island, thus: 1st avenue, I'd avenue etc.
in rotation as they come. This would
make the matter more Ineligible and our
city fathers would receive the thanks of
the entire community and while at il have
the name of each street tackled up ina
conspicuous place on the corner This
could be done at a nominal cost and
would not only be help to our citizens
but to strangers in the city, while in
quest of friend The numbering is not
so essential, yet would meet the hearty
of all. We hope the matter will
come up at the next council meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
23d2t
sweeping Reduction in the Price of Books.

R. Champion is selling the genuine
Chatterbox for fifty cents; dry goods store
price, sixty-eight cents. Forty standard
poems and novelists for 35 cents, the vol
umes containing from 500 to 800 pages.
The Red Line British Poets. now, side
stamp and gilt edges. So cents; dry goods
price So cents. Macaulay's History of
England, five volumes, $3.50; dry-goods
price, $1,8S, Aunt Louisas large, color
ed toy book, two for 25 cents, one-half the
usual price. Handy Volume Shakespeare
Is volumes in neat case, 81. 25, dry-g goods
price $4.S7. A pocket dictionary of $50
pages for 10 cents. Charles Dickens
complete works, 10 volumes, illustrated,
good edition, $3.50, publishers price
S15 Call early and secure some of these
bargains, as the su 1ply is limited. Any
books in stock can be had at from 20 to
so per cent discount.
daa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

Night before last after the last member
of Mr.. G. FL. Schoeker's family had retired
some prowler came down from the direc-
ton of Moline and made the circuit of the
house trying different windows but finding
them all securely fastened. What he might
have done had he not been frightened
away las is shown by his long strides to-
ward the gate) By the coughing of Mr.
Schocker's children. both being down with
the whooping cough, of course viii never
be known. Mr.. Schocker lives on the bluff,
in Dodge's division, his house fronting
toward the north, and it was not difficult
yesterday morning to trace the fellows
movements through the mud around the
house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
Our streets are a little rough.

| Our streets are a little rough
Il. B. Sigafoos has returned to the city.
A couple of storm doors were put up at
the postoffice yesterday.
w. S. Derby. of Batavia, H., is visiting
with friends in this city.
Lee Browning, of Clinton, was circulat-
ing around upon our streets to-day.
Mr.. David Lennon. of Clarence. Iowa.
is visiting s. s. Wallace for a few DAYS.
The Hon. John Deere will entertain
large number of friends on Monday.
John Boyle's fine yesterday was placed
at 80 and costs. Paid
Mr.. j. E. Harris of Kewanee, is registered
at the Keator House
Milt Brown and wife of Minneapolis, are
in the city to spend Christmas with his
parents.
There was a collision of two street cars
yesterday, near the wagon shop.
Plenty of private Christmas trees ON
Monday.
Nearly all business viii be suspended on
the afternoon of Christmas.
Several strangers tarried over last night
at thes'De Kelsey Hotel, among whom was
cripple, being without any feet.
Preaching at the M. E. church both
morning and evening tomorrow. The
latter of which win be kind of Christmas
service
A large and complete stock of ladies'
shoes and gentlemen's coarse every dav
boots, at E. Strate's, under the Kcator
House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
Opera glasses, at Taylor & Philleo's.

Opera glasses, at Taylor 81 Philleo's.
For monograms and all kinds of engrav-
ing, call at j. Ramser's.
When in need of boots or shoes of any
kind and quality, be sure and call at E
Turner's.
Dress goods for holiday presents Hoff-
master displays the choicest line at lowest
prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
MORTuARY REPORT.

Segurd w. Rosine, | month, days, in
anition; Jennie w. Thomas, year, II
months, commissions; J. DIETRICH Struss.
43 years, | month, 10 days, accident; -
Behlmann, Q hours, non-vfable; Daniel
DAILY, 81 years, consumption; Mary s.
Bowen, So years, 10 days, heart disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
NOTICE.

O-SauKee Tribe. No. Is. |. o. r. M.
All members of the tribe are requested to
meet at their wigwam Tuesday evening,
Dec. 90, $50 o'clock sharp. This meeting
is for degree work exclusively.
GEO. w. HENRY,
23d2t Chief of Records
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
PERSONAL.


Mrs. I'll. G. Connolly and her son Clark,
arrived home last evening.
DIR. s. C. Plumnier went to Chicago last
evening to spend Christmas
Frank Babcock, travelling agent for A.
w. Anderson, returned last evening from
western trip.
Ex-County Treasurer Sam r. Porter of
Hampton, was in the city to-day.
Mr.. Harry G. Egerton, business agent of
the Niles, Evans, Bryant & Hoey Meteors,
is in town to-day arranging for the APP
pearance of that company at Harpers
theatre next Saturday evening
Among this mornings callers at the
ARGUS Office were Messrs Richard Bat
tersby, of Coal Valley and L. Dutton, of
Edgington.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
Boston; Ed Doty, Columbus; P M Belts,
Mrs j Mayors, Sterling, VIM Hill, r
Hill, Hillsdale, Ill; e Rich, Bos-
ton, Mass; r B Holman, Chicago. Ill;
VIM Kelso, Bellevue; n A Hendrix, A De
Wolf, Des Moines; E F Preston, Michigan
George ID Fred and wife, Clinton; II. J
Scott VIM Hollis. Rock Falls; e J Muir
ply, Hillsdale; e b Dyon, Bushnell; FL
w Cross, A + Barber, st Louis;
r Battersby, Coal Valley; T Magill. Burby
vile, Kas G B Campbell, Chicago; III E
O'Hara and wife, Eliza David, Guthrie, la;
r w Latin, G Moore, Hill, Chicago; n
T Heaps, Joliet, ILL., Mussler, Ezra
Roam, st. Louis
Bulk perfumeries, cheapest at Beng
stons.
Anything the heart can wish for in the
candy line, also Christmas tree ornaments,
at Fred Krel's.
The finest line of silk and linen handker
Chiefs at HoffmaeteYs
Go to E. w. Spencer Tor first class plat
ed ware of every description.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
CPANGE IN OFFICERS.

Among the changes to take effect Jan
l, 1888, is the appointment of Mr.. G.
Levey to the position of assistant superin-
tendent of the roads and leased roads of
the St. Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern
and the Chicago, Burlington and Kansas
City railways, with headquarters at Keo-
kuk The official circular announcing this
change was issued yesterday. Mr.. Levey
is competent and untiring worker. who
as chief clerk to General Manager T. J.
Potter, of the Chicago, Burlington s.
Quincy road, has displayed his efficiency
in many ways. Mr.. Levey will be sue
ceeded in Mr.. Potter's Office by Mr.. James
Wallace, Jr., who is promoted from a
lower position which he has filled credit
ably.
Silks, the best line and lowest prices, at
Hoffmasters.
French embroidered slippers at Carse &
Retcker's.
The old Pioneer boot and shoe store of
Z. Turner still in the lead; their reputation
for first class goods is second to none in
the three cities.
The place TO buy pearl agent and per-
fecting coffee and tea pots is at e. w.
Spencer 8.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

A grand Tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. F. Soper's, No 1870
Eighteenth street, also oysters served up
in the latest style Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

On December % the great Columbus
clock containing one hundred mechanical
life-like figures will be on exhibition in
Mitchell 81 Parsons old stand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

Slippers, slippers, slippers, at Olson's.
Neck chains. at VIII r. Johnson's
Picture frames, at Taylor So Philleo's-
Diagonal dolmans. cheap, at Hoffmas-
ter'S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
A DAUGHTER. Also.

A few days ago the ARGUS contained an
article respecting the wonderful progress
made by the noted Northwestern railroad
man, Mr.. Marvin Hughitt, and tracing his
start in life to this city, which was read
with interest by everybody, especially by
our old residents. To-day the ARGUS
supplements it with the not less interesting
statement that in this city Mr.. Hughitt
courted and married Miss Belle Housh,
mot Barrett as the Rock Islander has it.. }
Major B. F. Barrett was the owner of the
old Rock Island House, from whom the
property was leased by Wooden s. Hugh
lit, and was the first mayor of Rock Isl
and. Before the worthy couple were very
far advanced in years they adopted lovely
and unusually interesting orphan girl,
Miss Belle Hough, who became the wife
of Mr.. Hughitt, as above stated There
fore Rock Island has donble interest in
the name of Hughitt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Miss Zeis has an elegant stock of MILL
merry goods which were purchased ex-
pressly for the holiday trade. 1S-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
HAND sEwED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
lemen is at Carse 81 Reticker's. 1O-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

Genuine hand sewed shoes that are guar
anteed, at E. Turner's.
Chiidrens cloaks, reduced in prices to
close the season, at Hoffmaster's.
Spencer has table and pocket cutlery of
elegant design. Call and see his mammoth
stock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

E. L. EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters. one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

There is mint of money in the grand
Columbus ock.-- Eiaagra Adgertisee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-23

Toilet sets, at Taylor 81 Philleo's
Ear rings, at Will r. Johnson's.
Scrap books, at Taylor s. Philleo's.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12
RAMSEY COUNTY.

The Official Canvass Mad Yesterday
Richter Pulls Through by Twenty-Five
Majori'y-JYGge O'Gorman VIII De-
inaad Recount.
After three posiponements on account
Of the non-receipt Of returns from Mounds
View township, the board Of canva ssers,
consisting Of County Auditor McCardy,
Lorenzo Eoyt and S. Y. Hanft, the two
latter justices OF the peace, and OF the
Democratic persuasion politically. con-
vened at $40 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
in the Office OF the auditor, and proceeded
to make the canvass, the results Of which
are given below. Owing to
the contradictory figures given by the So
called newspapers Of the city. from those
published in the GLOBE, especially with
reference to the sheriffalty, in which the
GLOBE made a very close contest, with
nearly equal chances, much more than the
usual interest was manifested in the merely
clerical work Of the board, each candidate
for sheriff being represented by an attor-
ney, while the moss covered" McLaren. S.
H Nichols. and other ''stalwarts," repre-
scented Windows interest, to which must
be added crowd of onlookers,
friends OF the different candidates, filling
the room 10 its utmost capacity. The
canvass, a mere for.1.ality OF recording the
returns made by The different judges Of
election, was conducted expeditiously, the
two candidates for sheriff, their attorneys,
the moss covered the GLOBE representa-
H. oil
finally reached the same result'!it may be
considered as a settled fact that upon the
face of the returns the table below is abso-
lutely correct.
The only additional item of interest in
connection with the late election, IS the
statement that Judge O'Gorman made to a
GLOBE reporter Immediately after the can
vass, that, owing 10 the closeness of the
vote (only twenty nine majority for Rich
ter), and Information that had reached
him, apparently well founded, that mis-
takes had been made in two Or more of the
precincts against him, he had determined
to avail himself Of the privilege given him
by the law of having recount of the
ballots. In making this statement Mr..
O'Gorman desired the reporter to distinctly
understand that ne had no thought that
fraud had been perpetrated or attempted,
but merely that with the large vote in the
limited voting precincts, and in the hurry
of counting up when worn out by the
days labor, errors had been made, and
whether these errors should operate for OF
against him, would make no difference
5lis only desire being that the man re-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12
WHY Smoke Settles to the Ground.
Probably in most cases when chimn

Probably in most cases when chimney
smoke is seen to descend and creep along
the ground, it is because Z" the air is
light" as it is commonly expressed. But
it is not always So. Not infrequently
this phenomenon occurs, as observed in
sharp, cold winter mornings, when the
barometer shows that the pressure Of the
atmosphere is fully as high as the aver
age for the locality. Then the smoke
falls because the sudden condensation
of the vapor it contains carries down
vapor and the unconsumed carbon to-
gether. Sometimes, when the air is at
mean or average pressure near the earth,
there is layer of it at eighty to 100 feet
above the ground that is SO charged with
moisture (which is elastic and less i'm
pervious than the drier air below that
It resists the easy passage Of smoke, and
the latter is reflected back toward the
earth, as an india-rubber ball striking a
floor at an angle bounds off in an opposite
direction. At other times an upper cur
rent of air passes over the layer next the
earth in different direction. Such cur
rents act like the tidal flow from the
ocean forcing its way up the mouths OF
rivers, over the top Of the natural fresh
water discharge, which keeps on its way
toward the sea Tor some time after the
tide sets in. Divers say that when they
rise out of this undertow to where they
strike the opposite current of the flowing
tide this latter repels them toward the
bottom again; so that they have to de-
pend on the safety line to draw them to
IL
rents to the upper air repel rising
columns of smoke in a very similar man
ner.-IateT Ocean.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12
HHEFL!
$1,000 to be Given Away!
Every purchaser, matte to what
amount, will receive Ticket in Lytle's
Grand Christmas Gift Drawing, and
have a chance TO obtain oneof
the following costly and beau
tiful gifts FREE:

LIST OF THE GIFTS FOR 1882!
A magnificent set sof solitaire DIAMOND EAR
DROPS. The stones are white, deep and perfect,
weigh five karats and are most superbly mounted
in heavy solid gold. The value of the splendid
gift is $780,
A gentleman's GOLD WATCH of the finest work
manship, the case being massive and a miracle
of beauty. A heavy solid gold /nain accompa-
MES the watch. Value of tn /,yal gift S30U.
A complete set of SILvF (FARr, of the most
modern and exquisite de ~ for the palace
of king. Value of this I perb gift SlOt.
A pair OF SOLID GOLD BRACELETS, perfectly
beautiful and supplied with fashionable bangles.
Value of this attractive gilt, $65.
Boys and girls under ten years of age, TO
matter where they live, will be presented with a
ticket, FREE, in two elegant presents.
For the little girl there viii be perfectly
gorgeous doll, worth at least SlG0. 1t will be
charmingly and fashionablv dressed, and will
be the most elegant doll lady II the whole State
of Minnesota.
For the little boy he has a marvellous Punch
and judy show-a mechanical wonder. 1t is in
large boz. which IS arranged like a regular
theater, with scenery and curtain. This splen-
did toy winds up with key and ruus half an
hOn~.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12

The auction sale Of fine jewelry at T. +.
Egan's, lis East Third street, still continues
and attracts crowds for the double reason that
genuine, first-class goods are obtained, and the
prices liked by the buyer instead OF tee
seller.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12

Fresh oysters at retail. Medium per can SOC,
standard solid meals Csc, extra select 45c. Every
can warranted fresh and well filed Or money re-
funded. Fresh oysters at wholesale at reduced
prices Send orders for Thanksgiving. Z. Tay-
lor & Co., 40 jackson street.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12
Go to Chicago To-day for a5.

Secure your tickets over the ROYAL Route.
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rail
way. Ticie.s frs class and CORES bonding re
eduction to al points East. Sec advertis e-aen;
in anothe col M.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12

eyes, sir" said Gallager. sit was
funny enough to make a donkey laugh.
l laughed TIL cried" And when le
saw smile so round the room be grew
red in tue i;,cc,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-12
GE0 OOA IN PAWNBROKER'SF FOR
feited Pledges. consisting

HOU,OUU feited Pledges, consisting
OF the following goods: Fine quarter-second
gold watches, fly-back and split seconds. Fine
gold minute repeaters and calendars. American
and Swiss gold watches, some of the highest
grades. Ladies' gold watches of every descrip-
ton. Gold vest chains aud charms. Gold
guard chains. Ladies' gold vest chains. A
beautiful stock of gOld-tilled and plated brace
let's of the latest designs. A large display of
diamonds. Solitaire diamond ear-drops from
S25 to 81, 200O. Diamond studs from 50 to
$500. Solitaire diamond rings, diamond brooches
ard diamond crosses. Gold rings of every de-
scription, gold and plated earrings and ladies'
sets. Complete assortment of Masonic crosses
and pins, and charms of all other orders. Heavy
double rolled gold plated vest chains, guard
chains, ladies' vest chains, ladies' neck chains.
Several fine breech-loading guns, Greene &
Parker and other celebrated makes, and a num-
Der of cheap breech and muzlle-loading guns
Revolyers of all makes. Several fine field
glasses; imported Bardeau and Lamaire makes
Spy glasses and telescopes, Musical instru-
ments, accordions and music boxes, banjos, vio-
Inns and guitars. Clocks Of all kinds. At
LYTLE'S.