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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1882-11-28

brth Of three young children"
Tlcre is a town in Iowa called Wha'
Cheer. The Buys gag the brakeman
by calling ont in reply, 1882
Gen. Sherman's retirement will moi
affect his income as he will contnn
to receive salary Of $4,000 per an
mum.
The British national debt has fallen
from $50 millions sterling in 1857 L"
1853 millions to-day. Terminabe AN
nu,irs which will soon fall in will
con >derahly diminish it.
The conntry is not at war and the
laws are enforced in every township
in America, and yet the income Of on,
pistol manufacturer in the East is 81
600 per day.
In Europe electric railways arc
growing rapidly in public estimation
b3t why Wv tDG NoItlVInt, tUt III vi Ca'
Britain. Already 100 miles OF cleo
trio transit are in operation, and there
is every probability Of the total mile
age being considerably increased be-
fore the end Of the present year.
A Young missionary visiting Thibet
for the first time recently, expressed
his horror at finding the practice of
Mormonism reversed under the protec-
ton Of the King Of Cashmere. The
law allows women several living huS-
bands, and a lady gave the names of
FIVE men when asked who his father
was
The Virginia Enterprise is TO be
prosecuted for libel, for publishing an
editorial rejecting upon Reek, who
slew James L Anderson in street
duel at Eureka. Reck was discharged
From custody, it appearing TO the sat-
isfact'on Of the Justice of the Peace
that no was attacked Ivy Anderson and
acted My in selfdefense.
The Chinese population at the Bay
under pressure of the law restricting
Chinese immigration, is dccrea ,ing
Since the law went into effect, tire,
months ago, $50 more have gone t,
China than have come this way. Th,
figures for three months are: Depar.
lures. 3 $40; arrivals, 100. The arri-
walls from China and Japan last montl
were only 73, against 972 in October
OF last year. AT the end of ten wears
should this average of decrease con.
tnue, lat 200 Chinese will have gone
aud the number remaining will hardl,
be noticed.
1t is only a few years ago that alb
solu,ely pure iron became known t,
scientists, and it is now shown to be
el!tthi dilllSl do uilSlaUiG as wafer,
and still found in the laboratory as
great curiosity. What had previousl,
been known as pure iron was shown
by Jacob to be a compound of iroI
and hydrogen. He first separated th,
two ocalled elements. During tn,
process the iron increased in volume
changed from dark to silver whit,
substance, very ductile, and so softoa
TO be nearly as readily cut as lead
The experiment proved that hydroge,
played an important part in hardenin.
and tempering steel---as much so a
carbon-but how or why none know
- this Gay.
The recent electric storm extendc,
All over. The business of the tele
graph company was carried on wit
great difficulty. The disturbance Il
different from any heretofore experier
ced, as it appeared to act upon tn
wires in strong waves, causing tn
constant changing of the polarity q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

they were in no wise to blame for the
present cessation of work.
There was a general row at a house on
the bluff on Thursday in which several
parties got badly used up, and which the
bluff police were unable to stop. Mingled
with the groans of the wounded were the
screams of the women folks, and alto
gether the passerby was the recipient of
music equal to brass band. The down
town pelicc were telephoned for but upon
compelled to let the matter rest until late
hour to -day when warrants were sworn out
for the arrest of all implicated.
A very pleasant surprise was Thursday
perpetrated on Mrs. Neal. a very poor,
but worthy old lady, who stops with Mr.:
Myron Coopes on east Main street Quite
a number of her friends from the M. E.
church dropped in on her and spent the
evening in a good social time. Before
they lefts Mrs Neal was presented with
about $50 worth of wearing apparel, in
Guiding shawl, shoes etc, such kindness is
commendable and the donors can rest
assured that it will be held in grateful re-
membrance by the old lady for many a
day.
A case of larceny occ urred on Wednes
day, in which the five points" barber
figures as the culprit. 1t seems that on
that morning he had commenced boarding
at Mrs James Beardsley's on Lynde street,
and had just returned for dinner, being
seated in the sitting room. Mrs. Beardsley
had occasion to get her pocket book, and
discovered something on the stove that
was burning, iayed it down on a stand and
left the room. The light fingered gentle
man seeing it put it in his pocket and
after asking if he had time to go TO the
postofffce left The book which contained
81 il moneywas not missed until afternoon,
when they thinking him the scoundrel,
went TO him and accused him of the theft
which he admitted and he returned the
pocket book
E. f. Hoods is the place to buy gro
ceries, the largest retail and wholesale
store in the three cities. Orders by tele-
phone promptly filed and delivered to
Rock Island. Nov29d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

Regular December meeting of the city
council On Monday evening next
Choice winter apples, - per barrel at
+. L. Hoods. Nv
Only four city and two state cases to
require the attention of Squire Mapes to-
day
For want of space, part of yesterday s
report was necessarily left out. but will be
found in oday's issue,
Go TO Porter's for fine pictures.
Moves d5t
VIM Swanson appeared before Squire
Mapes last evening and swore out war
rant for the arrest of Edward Huntoon,
for an assault and battery
An inhuman driver was beating his
team up on East Park street Thursday with
a spade The load was more than they
could pull, and he resorted to this means
to make them. If such creatures were
heavily fined for such barbarous acts, there
wollIi be less OF them.
Messrs West s. Co, who have succeed
ed Ed McGraw in the livery business, are
now prepared to furnish good rigs at rea
sonable figures Give them call.
Nov24-4w
Complaint is continually heard from
citizens of the depredations of cows while
running at large. Yesterday one opened
the gate and entered the yard of resident
on Rodman avenue near Rosboroughs
store, and did over SO worth of damage,
and like complaint is heard nearly every
day
At 10 o'clock on Thursday, at Daven-
port, Iowa, occurred the marriage of Frank
Pierce, of Boon, Iowa, and Miss Alice
Murphy, of Davenport formerly of this
city, where she is well and favorably
known The ceremony was performed by
Father Cosgrove. at st. .Margaret's church.
Miss Murphy is cousin of Mrs, Davis, of
the 222 restaurant.
Further work by Reynolds & Co on the
tail race has been abandoned until spring
This was made necessary by the many OBJ
saacles they encountered now, and which
they can better cope with in the spring.
The water power company granted them
further time ia which TO complete the CON
tracted work as they evidently realized that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
BLACK CROOK.

The entertainment given last evening at
the opera house fully equaled the expecta-
tons of those who attended. The scenic
effects were surprisingly excellent, the
ballet dancing of Bonfanti and Ortori
above the average and the Suydam
brothers on the horizontal bars seemed as
agile as squirrels In fact it may be
doubted whether anything better in the
horizontal bar line was ever before per-
formed in this city Griffin and Marks,
rugged up as two young coons, won de
served applause by their superior acrobatic
songs and dances, so called. the
coryphees who wore the traditional AIRY
nothings." and whose caperings about
were particularly enjoyed by the elderly
gentlemen, with bare footed heads, 5"
were as ordinary looking girls as were ever
seen upon a stage Neither in form nor
feature were they attractive but in the
Amazon March they acquitted themselves
creditably Bessie Bell sang several
serio-comic songs with as much non
chalance as if she were singing to herself
while washing dishes. While there may be
considerable dramatic talent in the com
pany, as a whole ii must be admitted that
outside Of the specialties named their
talents seemed to run principally to toe
and calf There were only about dozen
ladies in The house and they looked lonely
enough but rank immodesty among the
performers seemed at O discount.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

change pulpits in the morning with the Rev.
n NJ Clute. pastor of the First Presby-
terian church, Davenport, who will preach
at 10:45 a. m on The Humanity of
Christ At ! p. m. the pastor will preach
on Trees Of Righteousness. Sunday
school at 9;15 a m Young peoples
meeting at $50 IN.
Moral Insensibility" viii be preached
upon, al 1915 Il. IA. in the United Pres
byterian church by the Rev, J A. Rey
nolds, pastor. AT p. m. Mr.. Reynolds,
will preach sermon upon The Pilgrim
Company Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
There will be covenant meeting in the
Second Baptist church at 1o:45 a. M AT
7:15 D. m, the Rev Geo. Chambers. pas
tor, will take for his text I. Cor. vii: s.
Sunday school at $50 p. m.
To morrow in the First M. E. church
the pastor will preach. Subject: 'The
New Creation" Presiding Elder A. B..
Morgan win preach in the evening. Sun
day school at 9:15 a. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHURCH SERVICES

In the Central Presbyterian church. at
10;45 a. M, the Rev. S. S. Cryer, pastor
will take for his subject "A Panoramic
Picture" At : p m. Mr. Cryer viii give
Peculiar Phases of Modern Life the
eighth in his series of lectures on practical
subjects. Sunday school at $50 a. m
Young Peoples meeting at p. m, sub
ject; Grace
The Christian chapel The Rev Irving
A. Searles, pastor: 1856 a. M. Left for
Dead" p. m. Elder f. w Farnsworth.
Seventh Day Adventist. will preach on
The Eastern Question in the Light of
Prophecy" Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Trinity church. Rev. A. 3 Allen rector:
Sunday school at 9:30 "a. M; morning ser
vice 10:45 a. m.; mission Sunday school,
$50 p m. mission service, $50; evening
service, ] o'clock, Congregational mnsi-
cal rehearsal every Wednesday evening.
beginning at : o'clock.
Broadway Presbyterian church. The
pastor, the Rev. J. C. Holiday, will ex-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

large that it became necessary to set the
tables three times After the last ban
queter had eaten his fill the tables and all
evidences'of the feasting were removed
and dancing was entered upon which was
continued to an early hour this morning
A pleasant Feature of the occasion was
the presentation to Joe Never of a leather
medal for daring and bravery in caplur
ing that's. mine.
Take the ferry boat for Davenport and
call at G. Eklund's headquarters for
iewelry and price gold and silver watches,
chains, charms, rings bracelets, silver ware
solid and plate clocks. canes. orera and
field glasses, etc, etc. No. 1913 West Sec
ond street in the Newcomb House Block.
The l. o. O. F. lodges of this city will
elect oficerstnext Monday. evening.
Reclining chairs, the very best celebrated
the world over, magnificent holiday pre-
sent q. A. Doellingers is the place.
Negus & Donaldson's grand combina-
ton gave a. free entertainment this after
noon in the prescription department of the
Rock Island House Brother" Knicker
booker punched tickets
John Evans the popular Liveryman has
removed to his new and commodious quar-
tiers. ODD west side of Post Office, on nth
street 1t is the largest aud most complete
Livery stable in the three Cities Mr.. Evans
would like to see all his old custom ers and
as many new ones as would favor him
with call. Complete Livery outfits. Car
riages furnished at any hour with. prompt
ness. nov27-6
Roasted coffee 10 pounds for 81 at J. L.
Freeman's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
POLICE POINTS.

John Hagerman was arrested this morn
ing for beating, and in other ways misus-
ing his wife. As it was proven to he a
habitual occurrence his fine was placed at
500, in default of which he was taken to
the county jail.
Jack Murphy, of Davenport, was next
ushered into the austere presence of Squire
Mapes on general charge of vagrancy.
The Squire gave him So and costs worth
of advice and he was taken back to the
city repository. Next came Edward Hun
toon on charge of assault and battery on
the person of VIM. Swanson. He in fit
of anger had struck the latter a blow in
the face. The Squire thought the usual
prescription in such cases would apply in
this instance. The same was paid and the
prisoner was discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS.

At late railroad meeting in Chicago
quite discussion was had in regard to
the paymeL Off COMMISSIONS. 1t is reported
that the question was brought up by
several of the managers who desired to
abolish them altogether, and quite feel
ing was manifested in regard to the posi-
ton taken in the matter by the Rock ISL
and Road. Mr.. Gable. manager of the
Rock Island, announced that he would
abolish commissions. Mr.. j. G. Gault,
general manager of the Wabash Road and
others were in favor of their entire
abolition
Finally, Mr.. Gault proposed to submit
the question for an arbitrator. The
proposition was also declined by the Rock
Island Road, which was willing to agree
on maximum rates to all points. but would
uot for moment consent to their abolition.
In this ssition the Rock Island Road
stood alone and determined.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
RIVER BUSINESS.

Mr.. George Lamont agent in this city
for the d iamond 10 line of steamers, and
generally considered one of the very best
agents on the river, returned from Du-
buque on Wednesday, where he had been
settling his business accounts for the sea
son of 1882. which in many respects did
not come up to last years business, especi-
ally in the matter OF the up river trade
Mr.. Lamont looks hopefully forward to
1888, and says that after June 1 they will
have boats on the line which can make the
through trip from ST. Paul to St Louis in
three and half days and from here 10 st.
Paul in forty hours These boats will tow
no barges
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
NOCTuRAL VISITORS.

1t seems that Moline has been during
the past few days, infested with gang of
thieves. as the large number of attempted
burglaries 90 to show, but we are glad to
say that in few instances were the thieves
successful Early on Thursday morning
c. ". Nelson's butcher shop on Moline
avenue was entered and overcoat be
longing to the proprietor stolen Mr. J. II.
Wistrands residence was also entered the
same night but nothing was taken, the
thieves evidently not finding what they
were after. Their next victim was Mr..
John johnson living directly across the
street from her. $40 in money was taken
On Thursday night. or yesterday morning
the cooperative grocery store was visited.
They effected an entrance into the cellar,
and then tried to raise the cellar door but
were unsuccessful as a barrel of
sugar held the same down. they
then jumped into the store room
through the transom and took 40 cents
which happened to be left in the drawer,
but nothing else. The next place visited
was J. H. Westrand's grocery store, but
were unable to gain admittance. After
this c. L. Grimes residence was visited
A young girl on the inside, the only one
at home, heard them try to force the win
dows up, but their plans were frustrated
by the young lady lighting a lamp. In
addition to those already mentioned there
were couple of petit larceny cases. VIM.
Schroeder and Henry Stortz. two saloon
them buffalo robe and some beer glasses
were taken. A warrant was sworn out
yesterday evening for the arrest of Ben
Snetzar and Erastus Johnson for the
crime Except in the last two cases there
is no clue to the perpetrators.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHURCH DEDICATION.

The Swedish Baptist society of Rock
Island will formally dedicate its new meet
ing house corner of Fifth avenue and
Twenty-first street, one week from to-
morrow. the 10th inst. at $50 p. M The
exercises, which promise to be of excep-
tional interest throughout. will be partici-
pated in by speakers and singers from
American churches. The pastor of the
church. Rev. A. B. Orgren, extends "a
cordial general invitation to attend The
programme of the exercises win be pub
lished next week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
SOLDIERS ATTENTION,

Milo b. Stevens & CO., the well known
war claims attorneys will he represented at
Rock Island, his, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dee 10 and Ia, by their special
agent Frank l. Darling.
Soldiers and others interested in claims
for pensions, increase of pensions, arrears
of pay and bounty of those charged with
desertion or other claims it is hoped will
give HIM call
Mr. Darling's whereabouts may be
ascertained at the office of the county
clerk. Nov 24-td
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
soMETHING FOR EvERYBopY

This morning an ARGUS representative
called at Taylor & Philleos TOY and fancy
goods emporium and saw what seemed To
him stock sufficient to supply all of the
children of the three cities with beautiful
useful and durable toys in endless variety.
This stock embraces pretty much every
thing that was ever made with which to
amuse and instruct the children, and in
cludes the finest assortment of dolls to be
carries a splendid line of toilet articles
baskets, albums, etc, for holiday presents
for adults and challenges a comparison Of
its stock with that of any other dealer or
dealers in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
WEDDING BELLS.
no barges.

MILAN. Dec. ? Mr.. George r Sydnel
and Miss Clara J. Huyett we're married in
the presence of large circle of friends at
the residence Of the brides parents. on
Wednesday evening at O'Clock. The
Rev S s Cryer, of Rock Island off1ciat-
ed. The happy couple were the recipients
If many fine presents among which We
notice the following Silver butter dish,
J. c. Johnston; silver pickle caster Sadie
Davis; jelly disl, Sadie )ohnston caster,
JOS. Haislip and wife; handsome book.
Hattie Knowles: fruit dish. Mr.. George
Sears; pickle caster, Mrs. Dr.. Chriswell,
Hamlet; ten dollar gold piece, Jacob
Adams. book, Della Stone; fruit dish
Herman luyett, $50 gold piece and many
valuable articles, DIR. Huyett, Mrs Lafferty.
II. Mclaughlin and Mrs. Laughlin; set
of silver spoons, Mrs. Huyctt; butter dish,
VIM. Young aud wife; pickle caster, Henry
Haislip and wife; parlor hanging lamp, G.
E. Smith and wife; silver spoon holder
Mrs Morehead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
PERSONAL
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

5. NJ. Horer and family. Cal: W A.
Clark, n. j. c. Kinsey, L. f. WE'LL, c.
r. Chandler, Chicago c. P Barker,
Chippewa Falls; G. B. Corners, Eau Claire
Ii. Taylor, Davenport; II. NJ, Sprague,
Dayton; A 4. Hendrix I. j. Griffiths,
Racine; E A. Wood, Thompson; W. A
Pollock Clarence; Geo Lusk, Boston, A
DeWolf. Des Moines, Emma J.. Wilson,
Cordova; I. WI. Long, Chicago.G. Brown;
Osborn, Ia j. III. Bean, North Henderson
A. A. Bean, Millersburg; r. r. Corya. c.
Fl. Sheridan, st. Louis; III. Hurd. Masca
tine; A Jackson, Waterloo. Ia; F. F. Con
ner, Winona; S. S. Perry Austin; J. Cher
lin NJ. Schaof, Cedar Rapids; FL. d. Sum
mer and lady, Des Moines; A. Nimocks. n.
Y; J. A Palmer and family. Dakota; c.
G. Opdycke, w. Opdycke, J. J. Armstrong,
Cordoya; o. w. Kennedy, Utica; T. Full
ler Milwaukee H. w Cross, St Louis: H
f. Van Duzen, LeClaire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
BOUND OVER.

The examination this afternoon of the
suspected burglars Orton and Wilde before
Squire Chopper. resulted in their being held
for trial on the charge preferred in bonds
of 70 600 each
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

Hales Honey of Horehound and Tar
charms away cough cold, or influenza
without any bad effect.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
CoIdens Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. No other. Of
druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

A grand free lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. F. Soper's, No. 100
Eighteenth street. also oysters served up
ia the latest style Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
Daafhfnl Oiahetes.

YOUNGSTOWN, o, Aug 6, 1881.
H. II. WARNER & Co. Sirs.-Your Safe
Diabetes Cure not only removed the promin-
ent symptoms of diabetes with which [ had
long suffered but restored me to full and
perfect health. Coz. JOSIAH ROBBINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest parlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove in the market.
For sale at w A. Swiler s. Bro.
Nov2S-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
BASKETS.

Lunch baskets, work baskets. card
baskets, cap baskets, knitting baskets, in
FAINT baskets, hair-pin baskets, work stands
and everything else in the basket line at
Tavlor & Philleo's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
THE wEsTMINsTER.

For soft coal there is no stove surpasses
the Westminster. They have been in use
in this vicinity for many years and are
them. For sale at w A Swiler s. Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02

A. fine line of American Watches in the
latest styles of gold and silver cases, at
Henry Peetz's, opposite the Harper House.
nov25-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
ATTENTION EyERYBopY.

II you want stylish suit or overeoat
call on j. L. Dixon, for he can please the
most fastidious as his fine fitting gar
ments please all. Dec1-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
CHOICE GROCERIES.

The best of teas and coffees. spices, and
the best country produce can always be
found at the popular grocery of W. III.
Bean. corner of Third avenue and Twelfth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
For Sale

Five-room house, with cistern and Gel
lar, and corner lot. in Sinnets addition,
cheap. Terms easy.
M. E. SWEENEY, Buford's Block
n0w22tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HAND sEWEn 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. 10dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byren Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
DEL1cACTEs IN PORK.

Pork tender loin. spare rib. pigs feet
and leaf lard, at Gilmore's pork house.
Dec2d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
DIAMONDS.

One of the largest stocks of diamonds
in Davenport is that of G. Eklund jeweler
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
HOLIDAY GOODS.

G. Eklunds jewelry store, Davenport,
is the boss place to buy jewelry at bar
gains
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-02
N0LIIl DEPARTMENT..

+. l., EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters. one door West of Reimers
Cigar Store.