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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
ONE HORSE ON DAVENPORT.

A young Rock Islander who is a native
of Sweden, but is good general linguist,
had friend in the clothing store of welf
known Davenport man whom he thought
he would like to see and at the same time
purchase pair of pantaloons of him. So
on fine morning recently he went over
the river and arriving at the store made
inquiry of the proprietor for his friend,
whom we shall call Miller. The reply was
that Miller was not in, following up which
the merchant blandly inquired if he
could sell him something. The r. L.
told what he wanted and clerk proceeded
to show him what they had in stock.
While doing this the merchant asked the
r. l. if he was Swede. and being an,
swered affirmatively, started running fire
in the German language with his clerk,
kindly intimating that most anything would
suit ''de tam fool from Rock Island. "
The Rock Islander listened to the dialogue
with iIly concealed amazement, and after
he had stood it about long enough he said
as much, very politely, to the merchant
Then it was the turn of the
latter to be astonished. and
with a "Sprechen Sic Deutsch" he tried to
laugh off the effects of the fiery, and not at
all complimentary, dialogue with his clerk,
but twas no use, he sold no pantaloons and
when he figured up the profit and loss for
the day, he mentally determined to find out
next time how many languages the average
Rock Islander could speak before giving
himself away completely. Moral: Never
Judge by the looks of a frog how far he
can lump.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
THE PATTERSON FAMILY.

About noon to-day it was reported that
Jennie was gradually sinking, and her
death was looked for at almost any mo-
ment. Her lungs seem to be filling and
not having the necessary vitality to throw
off the accumulation it seems probable
that she may literally strangle to death.
Clarence seems to be convalescing, having
been able to take considerable nourish-
ment. John is in about the same condi-
ton that he was yesterday, and there
seems but little hope for him.
At the funeral of Mr.. Patterson this af-
ternoon, there were many very affecting
scenes. The pulpit and chair had been
tastefully draped by loving hands and
adorned with the choicest and most ap-
propriate floral emblems
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
BRIDGE FUND.

With only 1896 unexpended of the
bridge fund, Aldermen Henry, Whitman
and Lafranz are compelled to put on the
thinking cap and put the money where it
seems to be most needed. With that end
in view the two members of the committee
first named, alderman Lafranz being in
st. LOUISE will 60 out to Milan again to-
morrow to see what can be profitably done
in the way of matchmaking. By actual
measurement there are 72 PAGES of road
way between the second and third bridges
and IT'S between the third and fourth to be
looked after. When done, however, under
the auspices of our energetic committee,
it will be well done
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
OBITUARY.

Mrs. James Mahon, who has been sc
for months, breathed her last at O'Clock
this morning. For weeks she has been
confined to her bed with a disease Of ii.
uterus, being insensible during the aq
three weeks. and which finally termlgs
in her death. A widow, her husbandh,.
ing died some years ago, was born in Pea1
sylvania, coming to this city II years 49,
where she has since resided, being A. yeas
old at the time of her death. She Leaves.
family of five children, Mrs. Ed. Smia
Mrs. Mohas. Hank, Robert and Mari. 10
mourn her death. They have the symn
thy of the entire community in their affe
ton. Funeral occurs at two oclOckte
morrow. probably from the family 8
dence on Ann street, between Lind sM
Rodman auenue. Friends of the hmiy
are invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

Dick Payton left to-day for Sioux City,
Iowa, on a short business trip.
Another surprise party is on the tapis
for tonight This time on the Bluff,
W. Milt Brown, formerly of this city, is
now running restaurant at Minneapolis
President Warner is now again going to
extend his street car track further east on
Main street, this time as far as Wagner's
theatre Wonder if it is time, only in his
mind.
The tenth series of stock of the Moline
building. saving and loan association was
opened last evening.
The Turner's are going to give a concert
at Wagner's theatre. After the concert
there will be gymnasium exercises. The
whole to conclude with a dance.
Andrew Nelson, who lives near the
cemetery, was arrested last evening for
beating and otherwise abusing his wife.
If half what is charged is true, the man
should be in the penitentiary.
Henry Hausley, who was fined $40 and
costs yesterday and sent to the county Jail
to serve it out was last evening released,
his mother paying the fine.
Jerome Wheelock. who returned only
Monday from his trip up north, leaves
again for that section of the country,
whes he expects to meet his wife. Mr.
Wheelock speaks highly OF the climate in
Dakota.
Mr.. T. Fades of Davenport. has Joined
the law firm of Dahms & Holland. He
together with Mr.. Holland will devote
his time to selling western lands, while
E. j. Dahms will attend to their law prac-
tice in this city.
August Schultz returned yesterday from
his trip to Europe, after an absence
of three months. lie returns much
improved in health.
The fire and water committee of the
city council to whom was referred the Pc
tition of Geo. Wagner for an extension of
the water main as far east as his opera
house, have decided to grant the same, and
the work of laying the pipes viii be com
menced Immediately.
The A. o. T. hose company hold fair
commencing Oct. 30th and lasting three
days. They should receive the encourage
ment of our citizens by contributions, as
their object is TO secure themselves a new
hose house, thing they badly need.
Frank Gunnison has made arrangements
to depart tomorrow evening for Denver,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

Col. He had his goods at the dem,
already billed, when Levi Cralle ..n' 'uo
ed" down upon him with an attacbmoa,
the same. He (Gunnison) in his bos,' u
depart had neglected to settle a bill ,h, "
the latter had against him. The GOOD
now quartered at Harwood & Crapo,.r a't
cry stable. !"
The Minnehaha and A. o. T. hose 49,.
panies which are to indulge in gamo =.
base ball tomorrow, have engaged q
Moline Light Guard band to furnish nv.
on that occasion. The band precedes a..
as they march down Main street A..
gram has been arranged whereby thew
hold the audiences attention durinotbo
tire game, which will be opened by tbeb,s,
playing America, the game to be int.
spersed with music throughout.
The Rev. j. d. Smith, formerly IN.
of the III. E. Church, this city, has h,.
assigned to pastorate at Aledo be
Conference which closed its labors ve,,..
day morning. AS predicted by the Aesr
several days ago, the Rev H. D U,a
of Port Byron, has been assigned oos
Church in this city. 1t is now hoped fl.
there will be more harmony in the ebp,1
than there has 5een in the past few ya,,
Fred Savage, for years the efficient ~,
master at Deere & Co, has resigned 4,
position in the Office, and started On,
the road this morning in the intereg a
the above firm. Tina change is made NJ.
essary by Mr.. Savage's failing hcss
which he expects to recuperate by pqr
of outdoor air. He is succeeded in III
Office by Steve Veilie, Jr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
rWEN1Y-FIVE CENT FUND.

Having been approached this morning
by several of the best citizens of Rock ISL
and respecting the best method to be
adopted to reach the popular ear in behalf
of the afflicted survivors of the Patterson
family, and with the knowledge that the
deceased head of the family had won hosts
of friends during his passionate here out
side of, as well as within, his own partic-
ular denomination, the ARGUS gladly vol
unteers to act as the custodian of a
twenty-five cent fund, believing that
that there are hundreds of people in this
city and vicinity who would be only too
glad to show their regard and sympathy
for this afflicted family by contributing of
their means for the relief of the survivors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

Included in the list of boarders at a well
known Rock Island boarding house, is a
gentleman of the Celtic persuasion who
dearly loves his little joke, no matter who
may be chosen as the butt thereof. The
dish wrestler employed is a we'll meaning,
but apparently very verdant German girl,
who has been in this country but little
over a year, but the sequel will show that
the Celtic gentleman caught a Tartar.
One morning lately he asked her if she
would like to get married, and she an
swered affirmative.y. Thereupon he sum-
moned friend, whom he represented to
be a priest, and bogus ceremony was
gone through with. A few minutes after
ward the groom(0 invited the girl to &C
company him to his room, to arrange for
the bridal trip. She smilingly said yes, >
but when they had reached the room and
he had opened the door thereof she gave
him blow upon the side of his head with
her brawny fist which sent him sprawling
and breke him up completely. 1t cured him
effectually of trying to make game of
German domestics hereafter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
for the week ending Tuesday, October 8
1882, are furnished from the abstract Office
of Quincy Mcneil. Rock Island. I'll.
United States to Ezbon Allen, patent
mel SET 80, len, 1w.
United States to Thomas Patterson, pat
ent VIZ and mel sw4 and nw4 sch SO, 16n
1w.
Thomas Dunn to Thos W. Dunn, W. d.,
lot 1. sec. SO, Ism, 1w. 81.
Eugene Lewis to David Young, W. d.,
lot 5. block e, Moline Water Power Co. s
Moline, 1895.
Jesse Shaner to E. and F. Moody, w. d.,
WI se4 mel 6, len, 2w, $500.
Cath & Co. to Anna C. and j. w. Math-
ews, q. c., e4 lot S, block 6, Rock Island,
$35
James Lewis to c. j. Okerblade, W. d..
lot :. block 2, Brooks East Rock Island,
$1,000
Alfred Slade to Chas B. Slade. W. d.,
und. 1-5 Marshalls Island in 30, con, lie,
and lots /, 2 and 3, block 4. COrdova, 81.
Mary F. Slsde to Chas. B. Slade, W. d.
same as above, 81.
Jesse Maxwell to A. III. Wendt, W. d.
lots and block 12, Port Byron, $500.
W. d. lots and 5, block 6. Reynolds, 1916.
August Huesing to Andrew Lind, W. d.
e3 set, ST, Ism, 1w, 81. 800.
James W. Kelley to Daniel Hayes W. d.
e1. net, 8, lon, 4w, $3.50
Sterling Honeycutt to A. P. Nelson, W.
d. lots 12 and IS, block 1, Reynolds,
81 200.
Waite & Walker to Stanley Clifton, W.
d. lot 20, block 2, Reynolds, 1925.
Allen & Fleming to T. J. Ellinwood, W.
d. lot Z, Allen s. Jennings addition South
Rock Island, $3.50.
B. Davenport to II. Schmacht, w d. lot 1.
block 5, B Davenport 4th Rock Island.
1926.
Fl. Schmacht to Sarah B. Cobb, w. d..
same as last conveyance, 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

Excursion tickets to Cincinnati and re-
turn for the great Industrial Exposition
Sept. to Oct. z, 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. 9, 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 filed with articles
for exhibition in every branch of industry
and art from all parts of the United States
and Canadas, enjoys national reputation
The extensive preparations which have
been made this year warrants the public in
expecting the grandest display of the kind
ever witnessed. Sept9d1m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
THE MILAN Road.

Contractor Hewitt, of the Milan street
railway Co., is pushing things at a lively
rate-some fifty men are employed grading,
laying ties and surfacing the road bed be-
tween the Milan bridges. Aldermen Hen
ry and Whitman went out to Milan yester-
day inspecting the work and hunting for
gravel to top-dress the road between
bridges two, three and four, so a. to have
the highway in good passable order when
the job is completed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Daughters of Maggie Mitchell and Lydia
Thompson are about to become actresses.
A son of Salvini is now playing in the
West, and son of Sothern is performing
some of the late comedians roles in Eng
land.
1t is reported in London that Miss Cal
hOun, young lady from South Carolina,
and q grandniece of the great Southern
Statesman, who has been studying in Eng
land for the last two years, is shortly to
appear on the stage as Hester GrazebrOOk
and Rosalind.
Madam Josephine Gallmeyer famous
German actress, arrived in New York from
Europe, Sunday, and was received by the
manager and party of actors of the Tha-
liza Theatre, where she is engaged for a
season. She was accompanied by Herr
Tewele, with whom she has acted in her
own comedies and farces for years. She
is said to be an Incompatible mimic, and
is able to caricature an actress on a single
hearing. She began her engagement at
the Thalia with the farce of Sarah and
Bernhard, written by herself in which
she copies the French actress.
Some German papers publish the follow
ing incident during Minnie Hanks recent
stay at Hamburg, the famous watering
place upon nef arflVal at the famous
Hotel des Quatres Laisons, there she found
that the Prince of Wales and his family
were stopping at the same hotel Knowing
the prince and princess from her London
seasons well, having been introduced to
them by letter from the grand duke of
SAKE Weimar, she at once signed her name
according to court etiquette, on the custo-
mary sheet of paper in the princes visitors
room, and then retired. Soon afterwards
chambermaid brought her similar sheet
of paper from the prince, with the follow
ing inscription: s3Nur klein zerimonielll
Albert" The following day she met the
royal couple while walking on the prone
made. The prince Immediately approached
her and shook her hand, while the princess
conversed with her several minutes and in
vited her to call and see her children.
George W. Smalley cables to the New
York Tribune that Mrs. Langtry's Rosa
lind is full of evidence of careful study in
| q bad school, reproducing the traditions of
the last generation, artificial and wanting
| in conviction, and rather STACY than
amateurish. She is undeniably clever, but
| is mechanical, and substitutes comic
view of Rosalind for the romantic maiden
of Shakespeare. Mrs. Langtry sails for
New York on the Arizona on October IA. .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
LOOAh mLnhN ILL.,
Project for the Relief Of the
Patterson Family.
Motion 0verruled for a New
Trial for Fitch.
A Davenport Clothier who
Ger reached Himself.
Other News Matters in great
Abundance.
THE DRAMA.

The audience last evening at Harper's
theatre was not as large as the merits of
the Whiteley Dramatic Company in general
and 1.-THE Child of the People" in particu-
lar would seem to warrant. However
those who did attend were most excellently
entertained and went to their several
homes satisfied with an evening well spent
As Marion" flower girl. Miss Lewis
was pert, piquant and pretty, and read her
lines with commendable spirit and evidently
with keen appreciation of the eapricious
Miss Lewis is one of those actresses who
carry their friends with them from charac-
ter to character, no matter what that may
be, and while it may be said that "Marton"
does not afford her a suitable field for the
exercise of her splendid melodramatic tai
ent, it must also be admitted that she
makes the most of her opportunity.
Mr.. Cooper, as Marquis de Volange, was
thoroughly successful in his Interpretation
of the part and held the friends whom he
made on the previous evening as
Rochester" In any character which
he may assume, notably one of those
in which there is something of an artistic
cratic leaning, he shines transcendently.
Being one of true two gentlemen of the pro-
fession, it is NOT difficult for Mr. Cooper to
happily unite himself, as it were, with the
truest nobility. On the stage he makes a
wide departure from the well-establshed
histrionic ruts and appeals to criticism with
the strength born of most remarkable
freedom from affectation.
The other characters were well sustained
especially Mr.. GuptilPs Chevalier de
Bellerive the Baron Troptard of Mr.. John
SON, MIR. Ferguson's Isadore Parma, and
that of Javotte market woman by Miss
Carter. But the others unnamed are also
entitled to great credit for their good work
throughout the play
All of the people were very tastefully and
where the character demanded it very richly,
dressed also, and everything was as Frencby
as could be desired. Take the company as
it is and as individual ladies and gentle
men no other company, of whatever nature
ever appeared in Rock Island which could
so successfully run the gauntlet of scores
of opera glasses
Tonight BLOW for Blow" will be given,
and as it is one of their strongest plays,
we bespeak for them a crowded house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
LIBRARIANS REPORT.

The following is the report Of the D.
rarian for the month of September. A.
tendance 1890 or an average of 63 Pc
day. The circular is as follows:
Biography, 5; travels. 81; Poet! e,
essay and miscellaneous, As; fiction SIS.
religious, 5; history, 80; magazine, g;
scientifics, 80; total 724 Juveniles-At
and science, 8; biography, 10; travels, 81
history, II; fiction, 242; total 316 grand
total, 1880.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

To that end the ARGos hereby announces
that any contributions for this fund left at
the counting room of this Office will be
gratefully received and handed over to
those who have the interests of these I'M
fortunate people in charge.
Each days contributions. with the name
of each donor, will appear in the ARGUS
and it is to be hoped that our people gen
orally will be quick to heed the promptings
of their generous hearts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
CIRCUIT COURT.

The entire time this forenoon in Circuit
Court was consumed in listening to the
arguments by attorneys on the motion for
a new trial for Fitch convicted of assault.
Judge Peasants listened attentively to the
same but overruled the motion.
PRISONERS SENTENCED.
At II 80 Sheriff Ankrum appeared in
Court with the following named for sen
tence:
Charles Peters. colored who stole
watch and chain last summer at Al.
Thompson's restaurant, and who was appre
hended in Davenport and brought back
to Rock Island by Marshal Miller,
was started toward the peniten
tiary for only one year, in consideration of
the fact that this was his first offense.
Chas. Mckinney, who will be remem-
bered as the chap who Gifted" robe at
Briggs livery stable, while drunk, received
the same dose
William Huff, hard looking young
citizen Who pleaded guilty to burglar
izing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy car
at Moline, and of stealing cigars, ETC.,
therefrom, put in the usual plea. did not
burglarize the car, first offense, ETC., in or
der to mitigate the severity of the expect
ed sentence.
The court What did yos plead guilty
for?"
Huff: Il was told that it was best.
The court: who told your"
Huff: 'Some fellows over in the jail
The court: "Same judgment. Next p
John Peck, the fellow who committed
an assault at Moline with intent to ravish
replied liz response to the usual question: 81
don't know as it will help me any to say
anything" The court was of the same
opinion and sent him away with an eigh
teen months sentence.
Carl Bergstrom, an elderly man of
respectable appearance. from up near
Hampton, who stole $27 .50was also sen
fenced to one years Imprisonment Those
who are in position to know say that
there were extenuating circumstances in
his case, which ought to have been con-
sidered in passing judgment 1t
is certain that he had the sympathy
of everybody in the court
room, officials and all, and if petition
were circulated for his pardon it would be
numerously signed. For the sake of his
family. if for no other reason, the ARGUS
hopes that something of this kind will be
done.
The next and last prisoner to take his
medicine was the notorious West Reddick,
who stole silver napkin rings, fireworks,
ETC., from the house of Major Connolly in
July last. He admitted that he had been
jagged before for petit larceny, etc, and
after listening to logical admonition by
the Judge, coupled with the intimation
that his next appearance would result in
breaking him up entirely, he received an
10 months sentence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

ST. Joseph's fair in the new school rooms
on Second avenue and Fourteenth street,
will open on next Saturday evening, the
9TH, at 80 o'clock The music will be
given by Biehl,s band and the dancing by
all who wish to dance. 4-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

We again ask the citizens of Rock Isl
and not to purchase papers from the
carriers of the ARGUS. They have none te
SELL and when they do sell any, they are
only robbing regular subscriber.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04

Mr.. James hurry and Miss Lizzie Nc
Intosh viii be united in marriage thf
evening at the brides residence in Wes
Moline, at o'clock. Rev j. d. Smith
will officiate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
RIVER NEWS.

No passenger and freight boats are ex-
pected to-day. The rafters Sam Atlee and
L. Mari went up this morning. The Josie
is expected down tomorrow, morning and
the Mary Morton up ON Friday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
WHAT A HOTEL LERK gays.

FREMONT HOUSE, CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. Q.
1681.-H. Ell. Warner g. Co.: SER have
used your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for
cisl. GE0RaE A CoBR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
A Good Likeness.

..Whas is that man charged ~.Wtb
asked the Russian police justice to-
dynamite, your honor J
prosecuting attorney,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-04
WALL PAPER. WALL PAPER

sold at cost at Cary s. Stoltings, one block
south of the Harper House. A large
assortment to select from. Give us
call Sept22d1m