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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-04-06
The Activity OF the Lobby.

it cannot have escaped the ojferra.
/ ton Of the country that the ures.ut
Congress is hcset by lobbyists on every
SIDE. IL has been 60 from the ftst dAy
oi the session. Long before the organ
izstion OF Congress the country bad been
made 10 understand that some gigantic
schemes for depicting the putlc lieas.
uty were IN preparation. and for ten
years there has t"eu no such pressure
"a behalf oi al sorts Of Job. A. lber, is
at this bme. The fact Is not oult dis.
. credltable 10 the majority ia the present
Congress, but 1t u = shame and humiiia.
ton 10 the ubole country.
During the SIX years 10 which the
Democrats held m aiJr,ly IN the Hou-e
OF Representatives no lobby made its
appearance around the Capitol IL
seemed to understand from the moment
the result Of the ELECTIONS Of 1874 lie.
came knovn that a change oi poiicy
would freeze out the lobby which had
for years disgraced Washington and
corrupted ConRressmen. No lotby " hat.
ever made IT. appearance when The
Forty fourth Congress was organized.
II ~ had II could have done nothing.
A Congress whose committees carefully
scrutinized the expenditure of almost
every dollar of the public money and
cut down the appropriations some thirty
or forty millions in year was not the
sort OF Congress to encourage lobbyists.
The contrast with the present Is sigui.
ficabt aud altogether dtmsg,nr to the
present Congress. Many OF the old
schemes have been brought back TO
Washington and many new jobs have
been added until the lisi IL appalling.
There are several canal schemes of more
or less magnitude, all represented by
lobbyists OF great enterprise. who are
spending considerable sums OF money
for suppers and wine and other good
things OF life such As Congtessmen are
presumed to be particularly fond Of.
There are = number of other internal
improvement schemes on hand. too. and
money seems To he wanted at every
turn for things in which the government
can have no interest whatever.
At the beginning of the session lhere
was reason to fear that some oi these
jobs would be made successful The
Treasury was well filled. with a large
surplus constantly coming in, and there
was every indication OF . disposition on
the part Of Congress to give the lohhy a
liit. That this has not been done il
largely due TO the rules Of the House,
which fortunately prevent bills Of any
kind from being rushed through out of
order. This has enabled lhose who
have been opposed 10 johs 10 hold them
ia check.
The fact, however, that the lobby
nnner the circumStonves docs not
prosper does not relieve Congress Of the
scandal. II Is disRrHeeful that lobbyists
should dare 10 appear ct the Capitol Al
all and offer their shhemes 10 Congress.
Hat Congress itseIf i to blame for lhag.
The average lobbyist is too shrewd 70
waste as time and money where there
is no hope. lie usually knows hts Con.
gress. aud 4 Congress which has the
confidence of the lobbyist cannot also
have the confidence Of the people.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-04-06
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
SPEECH OF
HON. ANDREW G. CURTIN,
OF PENNSYLVANIA,
the House Of Representatives., Thursday,
IMareh %, 1882.

The House having under consideration the bill q
No. ~ TO enforce treaty striPuatous relating TO IN
Chinese
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

Landlord Miner, of the Rock Island
House, will celebrate bis fifty first birthday
anniversary tomorrow.
County Clerk Donaldson has issued the
following marriage licenses: George I.
Ravens and Miss Annie Nj. Eberlea; Thos.
A. Tanner and Miss Ella Soper; Thomas
Jewell. Bowling, and Miss Matte Martin.
Rock Island (the last named couple col
ored)
James Muldoon Ed. Morrison and Pc
ter johnson, Iowa farmers, ran their horses
over the Rock Island toll bridge this after
noon, expecting to escape paying toll.
The daughter of the toll collector, however,
telephoned here from Sears mill, and the
fellows were taken before Chopper Squire
and fined So and costs each.
Squire Chopper turned into the city
treasury to-day s6s.75, fines collected dur
ing the month
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
PERSONAL.

Mrs John Gunnell, of fork. Nebraska,
is in the city visiting her son, Mr.. O. NJ
Gunnell,. of 4l2 Ninth street.
Mr.. S. s. and Mrs. Irving, of Minneapo
lis, have arrived in the city for a short
visit with Mrs. Irving's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Quincy Mcneil.
Mr.. J. L. and Mrs. Freeman are at home
again from Chicago, having had very
pleasant visit.
Mr.. d. Rev Bowlby leaves for Chicago
tonight expecting to be away about a
week
Mr. J. E. Mcclure of Omaha. travelling
agent of the Ohio and Mississippi road,
was in the city day calling upon Mr.. A.
L. Knickerbocker. amsng other acquaint
ances.
Mr.. Paul Schuster, editor of the Brewers
and Liquor Dealers Journal of Chicago, is
in the city to-day looking up old friends.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
F. Dopkins, Milwaukee; r. Battersburg,
E. Thomas, Coal Valley; p. England, Col
orado A. S. Willdigg, N. Y; j. t. Little,
West Irving. Iowa; J. FL. Ellis, Peoria; III.
F. Cagwin, Joliet; F. G. Hanks, Prince
ton; j. G. Kinney, Mrs. Burke, Chicago;
J. p. Vanderb, Cordova; G. M. Overdiet,
Y. dullVef, OnlcagO; u D. QUICK, .dOficon,
Wisconsin; r. G. Wyman. Des
Moines: T. J. Bolender, Chicago;
C. VIC. Van Dusen, Hudson, N Y; M.
Loesher and wife. Chicago; E. w Miller.
B2ffalo Prairie; ]. III. Maley and lady, Stan
wood Iswa; III. Hollinhead, Lyons, Iowa.
R. ID. Newcomb, Pepin, Wisconsin; O. Fl.
Corcoran, ]. Dunnerel, Jacob Schultz, A.
Weiskircher, F. Griffiths, Dubuque r.
Ransford, st Leuis; g. L. Mitchell. Mon
mouth; c. B. Campbell, John nj. Locke,
Chicago; T. J. Goldsmith, c. I'll. Sheriden,
St. Louis: r. r. Disdrone, Philadelphia;
Chas F. Chase Atlantic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
rHANKsaIVING.

Tomorrow, Thanksgiving day. will be
quite generally observed in this city Our
business houses will close at 10 O'Clock;
both banks will be closed all day, as viii
all the schools. The postOffice will be open
until 8 o'clock a.. m. and will then cos
until in the evening. when it opens for
one hour. Our citizens will quite gener-
ally attend the union services at the Con
gregational church, composed of the Bap
fist, Methodist and Congregational church
es. The Rev. Ii. D. Clark will preach one
of his excellent sermons, commencing at
1890, and in addition to this the Rev. c.
L. Morgan has made arrangements whereby
a committee of three will be at the church
at OF clock in the morning. and will re
ceive anything. however small, that ON
citizens feel like donating, which will be
given to the poor of the city. In addition
to the above programme Co. F will meet
at headquarters promptly at $50 O'Clock
and march from there to Hawk Hollow
there to indulge in ten rounds each of tar
get practice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
UNJUST DISCRIMINATION

A few days ago, at the outbreak of the
railroad rate war, paragraph appeared in
the ARGUS to the effect that B. D. Buford
& Co. were reaping a rich harvest out of
this conflict of the Titans, being enabled
to ship the products of their immense es-
adjustment at greatly reduced rates
subsequently,, in order to verify the state
Mr.. B. D. Buford and other leading manu-
facturers of this section and learned that
it was incorrect. Reck Island, and the
cities near here have always had
of freight on plows, wagons and
lumber 1t is. so far as shippers are con
cerned, virtually pooled. The Rock ISL
and has, until lately, had by agreement a
monopoly of all Gin freight, but now that
the Milwaukee and ST. Paul are doing a
part of this business merchants here have
had rates advanced. In consequence of
this advance the wholesale merchants are
largely shipping via the Milwaukee and ST.
Paul to retaliate on the Rock Island for
thus advancing rates. The roads can cut
rates everywhere else, it appears. A short
time ago they were giving low rates to
Des Moines, slaughtering Rock Island,
and now they are slaughtering the Rock
Island and Moline manufacturers by let
ting Chicago and other eastern points
have great advantages in low rates to the
Northwest. The saw mills of this locality
now have rates of from $12 to S14 per car to
Missouri river points, the roads here giving
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
BAD RUNAWAY.

Yesterday Mr.. ]. T. Kenworthy engaged
a livery rig in this city and having taken
in a Mr. Blair, of Indiana. who is in town
on a visit. drove out in the country on
business. About ) O'Clock last evening,
when they were at point just mile west
Of Taylor Ridge, the team became fright
ened al wagon rack, and dashed into
that the buggy was capsized, and both
gentlemen were thrown violently out. Mr..
Kenworthy's back was badly hurt. but Mr..
Blair escaped with blackened eye and
some sharp and painful Commissions upon
the left side of his face, which were dressed
by Or. Plummer this morning. What be-
came of the horses nobody knows or cares.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
THANKsGIvrNG SERVICES.

oity-the United Presbyterian, Central
Presbyterian, First Baptist. Ninth street
Methodist and the Christian chapel, will
unite in Thanksgiving service at the
United Presbyterian church. beginning at
10 o'clock a, N. The services viii be of an
informal character, the several pastors par
tieipating.
The following named churches will hold
separate services Trinity. First Metho-
odist and Broadway Presbyterian. begin
ming at t0:45 a. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving day, a
day second only to Christmas as the day
pre- -eminently for joyous home reunions
Tomorrow the boys and girls who have
been away at school will be at home again
with father and mother and in honor of
the occasion the fire will seem to burn
more brightly and the lovelight in fond
parental eyes will show more plainly, per
haps, than ever before Throughout this
beautiful land there will be many homes in
which happiness win reign supreme, homes
which have never yet been visited by the
grim specters of despair. cold, hunger or
what is worse than all, wretched lncompat
Utility In such homes while happy and
loved parents gather their children about
the feast or the flreside, pleasant memories
will come gently forward through the dim,
vine covered arbors of the past to weave the
ivy and forget-me not into enduring
chaplet for loved ones, living or dead. In
such homes, the old family Bible, (Which
may have been handed down from father
to SON ever since the landing on Plymouth
Rock will be reverently opened and as
reverently read and the mercies of the IN
finite will be tenderly and prayerfully &C
knowledoed In such homes there may
exist peace and plenty, happiness and an in
dwelling feeling of true thankfulness for
the blessings of home, friends and
business position which may have
been vouchsafed during the past year.
But. dear reader, there are other homes
right here in Rock Island, in which may be
found suffering and sorrow, sickness and
squalor. restitution and despair which
might seem to inspire in the hearts of the
occupants almost any other feeling than
that of thankfulness. Homes with pale,
wan mothers and poverty pinched children;
homes in which the poor mothers sit up the
greater part of each night sewing for their
children III ordrr that they may be present
able at school. and denying themselves all
of the luxuries and many of the needed
comforts of life to that end
Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving day
Is there duty for each per
son in easy circumstances to perform?
Most assuredly there is. Probably in
almost every ward of this city may be
found persons in need, who still have too
much pride to publish their necessities to
the world, and the ARGUS has no word of
condemnation for them. 1t is not necessary
to point out specifically how the day may
be made one of thanksgiving to such as
these Those who have remembered the
words of the Master; ''Inasmuch as ye
have done it unto one of the least of these,
my children, We have done it unto me, " and
have done all that they could to make
joyful Thanksgiving for their poorer
neighbors, have realized the full import of
the sentence. 1T is more blessed to give
than to receive" Let us all remember this
to morrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
K1RAIrY BROS. BLACK CROOK.

The revival of this magnificent spectacle
was lucky thing for the management, for
its success as a drawing" attraction has
been unprecedented since its first arrival
at Haverly,s Niblo's Garden Theatre in
New York some weeks ago. and it is to be
presented in our city with all its gorgeous
scenery, complicated machinery, rich and
dazzling wardrobe. its intricate and mex
plicable mechanical effects, its efficient
dramatic company, and its host of special
artists, in the same manner as in the met
ropolitan theatre. The company, compos-
ed of so people travel in their own special
coach attached to which are two baggage
cars for the scenery, machinery and trunks
of the company. All the available hotel
accommodations have been secured. and
the troupe will arrive on Friday morning.
The sale of reserved seats for the perfor
nance has already assumed a booming"
aspect and those who desire a choice
of seats, we would advise to call to-mor
row and secure them, There viii be a
crowd in the opera house Friday night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

the same reluctantly, after the Clinton and
Keokuk saw mills had been getting these
low rates for weeks and after they had
fully supplied the yards along the Missouri.
The unfortunate pillow and wagon manu-
1acturers, however. are still paying the
arbitrary rate of $50 per car to Missouri
points and will continue to pay it until the
Milwaukee and ST. Paul determine to cut
this rate. They can cut it one
half and still get a fair price
for doing the business. The
question is therefore, will the Milwaukee
& St Paul road see its northern business
cut to death and still consider this locality
sacred ground? The cuts elsewhere, as
may easily be seen, arc greatly damaging
our manufacturers and if they are dis
eliminated against they will stand by the
road that relieves them. The Rock Island
seems afraid to reduce passenger fares to
Chicago for such action would hurt the
C. B. 6 O., and the Northwestern and
these roads, in turn. will rend the Rock
Island road everywhere.
Much more could be said respecting this
shockingly unjust railroad discrimination
against Rock Island and Moline interests,
which must be left unsaid for the present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

This morning, while surrounded by
friends in tie office of the Rock Island
House, Mr.. Isaac Negus narrated several
very interesting incidents connected with
his residence in Rock Island for the past
thirty-eight years, which would be worthy
of preservation in the ARGUS. We have
ment made by the old gentleman which is
as remarkable as it is true Said he: cit
would be impossible for me to ever forget
my age because / was born in the last hour
of the day, the last day of the week, the
last week of the month, the last month of
the year and the last year of the century"
This record, so far as the ARGUS knows, is
without parallel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
SOLDIERS ATTENTION.

Mile B. Stevens & Co., the well known
war claims attorneys will be represented at
Rock Island, Ills, on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dec. 13 and H. by their special
agent Frank /. Darling.
Soldiers and others interested in claims
for pensions, increase of pensions, arrears
of pay and bounty of those charged with
desArtion, or other claims it is hoped win
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, 1882-11-29

Sam. Kennedy has returned from Chi.
go.
Choice winter apples, 50 per barrel .,
E. f. Hoods. 1r 90
Milk will on and after December / ba
sold for 81 cents per quart in this city
Officer Kelsey gave the city jail (slauol
ter house, a thorough cleaning this NOR,
ing.
Go to Porter's for fine pictures.
Moves d5t
Miss Emily Beers, Of Ashland, Ohio and
Miss Andrews, of Geneseo. are in The ,i,r
and will spend Thanksgiving day with Mr.
and Mrs. III. A. Ainsworth
Messrs. West & Co. who have s,icceoJ
ed Ed McGraw in the livery business ara
now prepared to furnish good res at roa
sonable figures. Give them call.
Nov24 4w
Sheriff Sulschett, of Cass county sr
rived in the city last evening and This
morning returned on the 6:25 train. TAKING
Pulaski McNew along. and that gentleman
will have chance to answer to the charoe
of robbery at that place.
Cut rates still continue at Strates boo
and shoe store under the Keator House.
II
Quite number of trampS were fun.
nished lodging in the city repository last
evening. and as they had no sinners
were allowed to depart this morning. Con.
finement in the Jail over night being con.
sidered adequate punishment.
Miss Dora Wainwright, of Port Byron
is visiting with Mr. Charles Hemenway
E. E. Hoods is the place to bux\.
ceries, the largest retail and wholesale
store in the three cities. Orders by tee
phone promptly filled and delivered 10
Rock Island. Nov29-dlw
Boys have commenced skating on the
creek and if the government does not com
plete the cofferdam soon and let the water
off we will be compelled to chronicle an
other fatality.
A lady, Mrs. Fellows by name. left
Galesburg several weeks ago, ostensblv
for this port, leaving her three children be
hind, saying she would send for them
The money left for their maintenance be
ing gone and the mother not heard from
they were shipped to this city, arriving
last evening, and are now in charge of
Marshal Henderson. who would like to
hear from the mother if she is in the city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

Hale's Honey of Harehound and Tar
charms away cough. cold, or influenza
without any bad effect
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind No other. OF
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
THANKSGIVING NOTICE.

If you should want any turkeys. oysters.
celery, etc, etc, for thanksgiving day,
leave your order at Anderson's, four days
ahead and you can rely ON getting your
order promptly filled with the best stock
the market affords, at bottom prices.
NoY23-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
beautiful Diabetes.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Aug. 6. 1881.
H. H. WARNER s. 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. Col. JOSIAH ROBBINS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

A fine line of American Watches in the
latest styles of gold and silver eases, at
Henry Peetz's, opposite the Harper House.
nov25-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
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 & Bro.
Nov2S-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
NEW GOODS.

j. T. Dixon has just received fresh
stock of new styles in suitings, overcoat-
ings and pantaloon goods, which are de-
signed particularly for the holiday trade.
Nov23- dot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
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
considered the best by all who have used
them. For sale at W. A Swiler & Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29

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, 1882-11-29
NEW BANK.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The comptroller
of the currency to day authorized the
Champaign national bank of Champaign.
of $50, 900,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
CHOICE GROCERIES,.

The best of teas and coffees. spices. and
the best country produce can always be
found at the popular grocery of w. I'll.
Bean, corner of Third avenue and Twelfth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
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. 10-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
For Sale.

Five-room house, with cistefn and Gel
lar and corner lot, in Sinnets addition,
cheap. Terms easy.
M. E. SWEENEY, Buford's Block
nOw22tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
APPLES.

Buy your winter supply, as this is about
your last chance. A. w Anderson has
Just received another carload of fine Mis-
souri, apples, all of which are offered for
sale at bottom prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
HOLIDAY GOODS.

G. Eklund's jewelry store. Davenport,
is the boss place to buy jewelry at bar
gains.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
DIAMONDS.

One of the largest stocks of diamonds
in Davenport is that of G. Eklund leweler
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-29
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-30


"A class in dancing of about 80 couples,
is under the instruction of the efficient
teacher, Mr.. Geo. A. Joy of Ellsworth. on
Monday and Tuesday evenings of the week.
Mr.. Joy has also class of juveniles under
his care, on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
--Messrs. r. Hamor & Sons are laying
the foundation for their new block, on Main
ST., opposite their hotel. the Grand Central.
This building is to be rs Il. long by Al feet
wide, and stories in height The first story
TO contain stores-hve in number and he
upper stories, Offices and lodging rooms.
Messrs. Hamor X Sons have also rebuilt
their mill at Duck Brook, during the past
winter, and having replaced nearly all the
old machinery with new, are better prepared
than ever for filling orders in the lumber
line
MIR David A. Bunker is laying the foun-
dation for a new building, on Main St, OPP
posite the Rodick House. This also, il is
understood, will contain stores, offices and
lodging rooms.
Potatoes from Scotland, via Boston.
are advertised at T. L. Roberts store on
Main St
r.. A. Sprouts building on Main St, is
being very handsomely painted. DIR. ii.
Derby. of Boston has built very handsome
and expensive cottage here, during the past
tall aud winter.
The foundation of the cottage. which is
to be built for Mr.. Rice Of New York. by
W. A. Jordan, Esq, is well begun, and is TO
be finished for occupancy the coming season.
ANEMoNE.
Jarch u.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-03-30

On Wednesday evening 18th inst. large
number of friends assembled a. the Parson-
age 10 spend an hour or two IN social enjoy
mcnt and offer donation To their Pastor
II We NAV Judge from the mirih Of Young
and old. happiness VAS the dominating cle-
mcnt. Money however. seemed 20 he about
a. universal. and a gin OF $50 left their
minister A. happy As any Of them.
-Bu,.ne,, here i, assuming gigantic pro-
portion, this spring J, T.. Gordon. Esq.
is preparing to- build vessel and store. f..
J. swan. Esq, Is pushing the numbering IN
terest Granite seems to bc IN great de-
mand. A.
A, the annual town meeting held III
thu, town, Munia, Mar. -. the following
town officers we're chosen for the ensuing
year:
Moderator O C. Donnen
Clerk. q. :. DuuneI
Sclccimcn. Assessor, and Oycrsrrr. Of
Poor J II. West, O. G. Donne!l, W Is.
B.aisdr..
Supervisor Of schools. " " Brasdau.
Collector of Taxes. Geo. W kenI,;on
Treasurer. Jos. H. West
Auditor. John L. Gordon.
Game Warden. O. e. Donnrll.
Drawn on jury. Oru ;. Donucl
None, raised for support Of Free High
School. 50. JNu.
March -.