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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
THE DRAMA.

4 good sized audience assembled in the
opera house last evening to see Esmeralda,
play about which many had heard but
few had actually seen. 1t is of the Hazel
Kirke order and holds the attention of
the audience from beginning to end.
Last week the ARGUS gave the story
complete, from which the dramatization
was made, and it is not to much too say that
the audience, almost to a person, became so
deeply interested in the performance as to
lose sight. utterly, of the fact that they
were looking upon a representation, simply,
of real life Indeed no higher compli-
ment can be paid Mr. Allen
and his associates than
to say that impersonation and scenic effect
from first to last, most tremendously and
happily united in dissipating the impre s.
sion of mere mimicry. AS is customary
in pieces of this character, the hero and
heroine, after experiencing the usual num-
Der of vicissitudes, after travelling along
the often times rough highway of court
ship, finally emerge into the sunlight of
welded bliss, and honest, manly wooing
-riumphs finally over intrigue and deep
ion. Esmeralda is one of the best dra-
matte productions ever brought out in this
;ity. Dealing as it does very largely with
scenes and events in real life, it carries
very audience by storm when presented
)y as good company as that from the
Madison Square theatre.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
a TERRIFIC BLAST.

The ARGUS has repeatedly referred 10
the danger incurred in blasting and
especially when it is carried on in such a
reckless manner as it has been in these
parts of late. As has been fully demon
strated it is no plaything for inexperienced
hands to fool with, and the time will I'M
doubtedly come when none but those of
experience will be allowed to have charge
of the same. A short time ago a man was
killed in this city by stone which had
been hurled in the air by one of those
blasts descending upon HIM while he was
eating his dinner upon the inside of a
shanty near the place where they are at
work upon the canal. Since then there
have been several narrow escapes in differ
ent parts of the city, but of all powerful
blasts the one of YESTERDAY was
the most. While the men
were at work at late hour yester
day in the same shed, attached to the foun
dry of Williams 81 White, they were star
tied to hear terrible crash, and to see a
large sandstone come tumbling through
the roof, To say that they vacated those
premises in short order would be putting it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
THE USUAL PRESCRIPTION

VIM. Mills and an Englishman from the
upper end of the county were playing
pool in a certain saloon in the city last
evening. The latter was considerably I'M
der the influence of ''frewater" and seem
ed intent on raising general row. At last
he gave Mr.. Mills 1.-THE lie " and that gen
tleman promptly tapped him over the head
with his cue. They were parted, however,
and both went their ways. Shortly after
wards while Mr. Mills was talking with a
gentleman in Wallace's restaurant the
former came in and commenced to abuse
the latter, who applied to the police, and
the gentleman of English nativity was
placed in the cooler, there to languish un-
til to-day, when the customary 50 and
costs prescription of Squire Mapes will
probably place him in his normal condition
again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
AN EXCELLENT DUCK TRAP.

The men engaged in erecting the cleo
trio towers in this city, tell astounding sto-
ries respecting their wonderful effective
ness as duck and geese killers. 1t seems
that during the night according to the
stories of these men) birds of the species
named are attracted toward these lights
very much as the average moth seeks the
candle or lamp. As their momentum is
great, and owing to the ETHEREAL nature of
the structure, they only see the light and
dashing against the tower, fall dead into
the street The men say this has occurred
elsewhere and is sure to occur here. The
ARGUS does not hold itself responsible for
the story, however.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
MINsTRELs COMING.

On Thursday evening next, the 10th
inst Thatcher, Primrose d Vests CONSOLE
dated mammoth MINISTRIES, the best COM
pany now on the road, will appear at Har-
per opera house The following from the
Detroit Pest and Tribune of Oct. 81, will
show the estimation in which that excellent
company is held in Detroit:
A minstrel show with new jokes is an
anomaly in the theatrical world. and to
this extent the consolidation MANN 9th
MINISTRIES of Thatcher, Primrose s. West is
an anomaly. An immense audience last
evening laughed themselves weary at the
excellent bill of fare set before them by
tins organization. Thatcher and Primrose
are premiers as the bills say and they have
surrounded themselves with the best
speciality talent procurable. The olio
last night was bright and sparkling, the
songs and singing excellent, and the finale
original in idea and capital in execution
OF the solists, Mr.. Frank Howard deserves
especial mention for the way he rendered
"Only Pansy Blossom composed by
himself. Dick Rowe performed some
wonderful feats in his special contortion
act, and the clog dancing of Messrs Pagan,
Howe and Belle was artistic and refined
There was nothing particularly new about
the concluding medley, but the perform
ance gave great satisfaction. 1t will be
this and tomorrow evenings
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
COME AND SEE ME.

John Hoyt. wholesale and retail dealer
in musical merchandise, general agent for
Steinway, Chickering and McCammon
pianos, and John Hoyt organs, 303 Brady
street Davenport, Iowa. I have received
direct from the factory fresh invoice of
those superb Steinway Chickering, and
McCammon Pianos. Also a large invoice
of their superior Taber organs the best in
the market. Also new stock of small
instruments, all the new patterns and nov
elites. Some beautiful Mondolean and
tremulo music boxes, very large and fine
A large assortment of eleganteloth spreads
with rich silk embroidered border can
assure my many old patrons as we'll as the
public at large that have the largest, tin
est and best stock in the Northwest, and my
prices defy competition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

mild. They, however, returned 49,
cause was discovered, together wi,1g \
covery from whence the stone c,nr /,
was found that some workmrn ON ~
nal had discharged another bias, ana,
evidently got in too large aload Of r...
for this rock. which weighed Ill, Mug ~
was with terrific force huilcl into d Jug
and carried a distance OF at least q.. <. q
from the canal to the place refs.. Is
above, falling on the roof with sucl
as to go clear through But the u..,
that no one was hurt, as, had tb,, vi
struck anyone, it would have been IL,
death. One thing is certain. that n.
will be more or less accidents until ~
work is placed in competent hand,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
ROnMAN RIFLES.

The party given by the Rodman Rifles
last evening at the Armory was one of the
most pleasant social affairs imaginable, and
deserves more extended mention than can
be given in to-day's ARGUS. About $50
the company entered upon an exhibition
drill which awakened much favorable
comment, after which dancing was in order
and was continued up to II o'clock, when
Tthe big 81 went through the silent manual
to the infinite satisfaction of everybody as
was shown by the hearty applause. Dane
ing was then resumed, and continued until
80 this morning. A splendid time was
the verdict
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
TRUE DEVOTION. !"

Tonight the Forbes Dramatic Company
viii present the touching and tender yet
in many respects humorous, play of True
Devotion" at the opera house and the AR
GUS bespeaks for the company. which in
cludes the talented and versatile Cotton
family full house. The name of Cot
ton was household word in the earlier
days of negro minstrelsy and we are assured
that Ben has lost none of his old time fire
His charming little daughter Idalene, is
also most favorably mentioned Give
them good reception
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
NEEcE SURELY ELECTED

From private telegram received by j.
r. Johnston. of this city, from Fred Raj
ston, Anti Marsh, 'of Macomb, the election
of w. H. Niece is conceded by at least
700 majority in the district, and Rock Isl
and democrats, whose cup of happiness
seemed already full to over1owing are re
newing their congratulations to each other
to-day. When will the good news of this
democratic blizzard stop coming?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..
E. L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.


The Keator House sports" new regis
ter, which was opened to-day.
L. E. Waterman, of Mason City, H., is
in the city for few days on business.
H. B. Humphrey of the Chicago Times
is registered at the Keator House.
The 222 restaurant has been touched up
with coat of paint and looks more cheer
full
The Catholic fair commenced to day in
stead of Monday, as enormously stated in
yesterdays issue.
Invitations are out for the Sth annual
bali of the Iron Moulders Union, which oc-
ours on Thanksgiving eve.
The Moline cooperative association have
moved their store into p. L. McKinnie's
new brick building on Rodman avenue.
1t will be week yet before the new
COW ordinance can go into effect; until
then, we suppose the bovines can have
the run of the city.
The Sunday school teachers of the Bap
fist church have meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Jessie Shields, on Monday
evening next
The stockholders of the merchants cleo
trio light company have a meeting at
Dahms & Hollands law Office on the even
ing of Nov. II.
Bridge Tender Oakley was in the city
to-day. He says that Rock river bridge
will be ready for teams to cross it by the
18th, but that it will not be finished for
some time thereafter"
Last evening George Price and Miss
Belle Johnson, colored persuasion, were
married at the house of George Smart, on
Water street, by Rev. Mr.. Hall. Despite
the insinuations ofungenerousc competitors,
Miss johnson obtained her Price at last
A man who claimed to be from Carbon
Cliff, and who said he was in the city work
ing for Hauberg on Tuesday, was beastly
drunk on our streets to day, trying to find
a supporter of the above gentleman from
whom he could borrow quarter to pay
his way home. He at last succeeded.
good one is now told on certain as
pirant for office in our city They say he |
had measured certain rooms in our sister |
city in view to having carpets fitted to the |
same, so as to be ready to move without |
delay after the results were announced.
He has changed his mind.
Mrs. l. Cassal and daughter have re
turned from Faribault, Mimi, where the |
latter went in the hope that her health |
would be benefited. But alas it cannot |
be, her death is only matter of time The |
parents and husband have the sympathy |
Of the entire community.
The Forbes Dramatic Company left for |
Rock Island this morning, where they
play the balance of the week '.Black |
Diamonds'was rendered by them last even
ng satisfactorily to fair audience at our
opera house" The balloon ascension |
which took place just prior to the open
NC was witnessed by a large crowd. The
epoTt that it contained over two defeated
candidates who were on their way up
1alt creek" is untrue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

mons, only to find out that he had been bad
ly sold. Having been fairly defeated by Mr..
Reticker, heavily handicapped, though
the latter named gentleman was by Hau-
berg's candidacy the ARGUS is of those
who believe in letting the dead rest in
peace. Such waggery as that of yesterday
would seem to be entirely uncalled for, and
is condemned by all right thinking men of
all political parties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

sTrue Devotion" this evening at the
Opera House.
The next train Sundaywill fall to the lot
of the G. r. I. & P.
The Weyerhauser 81 Denkman saw mill
will run, it is said, until the first freezup.
Mr.. E. A. Guyer sold another lot yes
terday in his addition to Peter Fitsen.
The council bridge committee report
bridge No. 2 Milan, in better shape than
ever before for travel.
Water consumers will bear in mind that
tomorrow will be the last day for the pay
ment of water rents
The hight from the Seventeenth street
electric tower will shine from the top to
night.
There win be a balloon ascension and
fireworks in front of the opera house on
Saturday evening.
Public installation this evening of Rev.
S. S. C:yer, as pastor of the Central Pres
byterian church.
Rock Island Lodge, No 65s F. and A.
NJ will work this evening in the Master
Mason degree The S. G. W of the state
will be present.
Several young people of this city at
tended a party last evening in Library
Hall, Davenport, which is said to have
been very pleasant affair.
Two men at the top of the Seventeenth
street electric tower this morning, arrang-
ing for hanging the globe ETC., constituted
the staple attraction in that part of town.
County Teachers Institute next. Satur-
day at Reynolds. Rock Island teachers
can leave here at a. m. on the Mercer
county road leaving Reynolds at $50 p. m.
for the return.
Marshall Miller sold chest of stone
cutters tools this morning in front of the
marble shop of Jacob Riley Seventeenth |
street, on an execution issued against one |
George w. Robinson in favor of Mr.. Riley. |
The General Freight Agents of the North |
western, Illinois Central, Burlington, Wa
bash, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Rock |
Island, and Minneapolis and ST. Louis
Roads held a meeting yesterday at Com
missioner Carman's office, Chicago, to dis
cuss rates between Iowa points and Chica-
go and Milwaukee.
Davenport Gazette; At o'clock this
evening Dr.. W. W. Grant received te,e-
gram from his brother, James B. Grant, |
democratic candidate for governor of
Colorado, stating that he was confident of
bis election by 1900 majority. The dis
patch bore the date of Leadville This will
be good news, politics aside, to
the many personal friends of J. B. in
Davenport. A year ago this month j. Is.
md wife honored Davenport with visit
Of several weeks duration. Il
few days ago the wide awake proprie-
or of the Union House bet Mr.. A. E.
Anickerbocker the sum of $50 that Hau-
berg would be elected. He even went 50
ar as to cOnfdentially inform Mr.. Strive
md two or three other friends, that he ex- ,
1ected to win the bet, and each agreed to
contribute keg of beer for grand blow i
'ut. When it was decided that Reticker {
lad won and that ''Knick." was entitled {
o the financial cake, what "a blow was t
hat my coUntrymen" for Strive & Co., {
Tho had to ''set up the beer with as good 6
race as possible. It was a good lesson, t
hough, for the boys. $
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
MARKET REPORT.

On the market prices of commodities
generally ranged about as follows: Oats.
35(G36 cents bushel; corn As to so; pota-
toes (peachblows.) SO to So; peerless, 40 to
so; prairie hay 80 to $13 ton; slough
30 80; timothy 81 to $13; wood, 81. so a
cord; onions, SO to 30 cents per bushel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
NOT VERY FUNNY

Yesterday some person in this city
thinking that he was too cunning for
anything, sent message to Morris in Mo
ed Sheriff by either or majority, and
requesting him to come to Rock Island inn
nediately. Mr., Morris needed the sum
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

Indications of consumption are gn..
by Hale's Honey Of Horchound and I.
Pixies ToOthachc Drops cure IN u.s.
minute.
Chills, fever, ague and weakue,,
cured by Golden's Liquid Beef Ton.
Ask for Golden's; of druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
IOLLTFICATInN.

Tonight the victorious and jubilant
Democracy viii have good time in Union
square, with speeches, music, etc. Al
though the notice is short, there is sure to
be crowd in attendance. 'All hands
round y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
NEW GOODS.

Daleiden & Grotegut, merchant tailors.
at No. 1913 Fourth avenue, have just re-
ceived fine line of suitings and overcoat-
ings, which they invite their friends to
call and examine Nov3-d1w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

SO, Bennett II. Cleaveland, 49i, Now
ers, 49,; O'Mara 10S, Foy 162;
Adams 81, Hubbard Al, Donaldson II,
LeQuatte 81; Morris 81, Hauberg Al, Reti-
cker 81 Halves 81, Shurtleff 46; Fleming
40, Gould 81, Buffum 40
DRURY
Smith 80, Orendorn 81, Mclaughlin II
Strattan SO, Raab %, Hall SO, Marsh SO,
Neece 81, Haney, rs; Ainsworth 80, Sea
ton 20. Bennett 70; Cleaveiand 134, Now
ers, 1876, O'Mara 81, Foy 220; Adams 50,
Hubbard so; Donaldson "a, LeQuatt 80;
Morris 70, Reticker A, Hauberg 66; Flem-
ing 80, Gould 81, Buffum II; Southwell
104, Kenworthy 81.
BUFFALO PRAIRIE.
Smith, 98 Orendorff, 105; Mclaughlin,
s. Strattan 90; Raab, 10Y; Hail. s.; Marsh,
80; Neece, 104; Haney, z; AiIsworth, 80;
Seaton, 1903; Bennett, 5; cleveland, IA;
Mowers, 147; O'Mara, 315; Foy, IS; Ad-
ans, SO; Hubbard, 5; Donaldson, 102; Lee
Quatt 5; Morris, Cd Reticker, III; Hau
berg, 81; Fleming, "a; Gould, 104; Buffum,
z; HAYES, "a; Shurtleff, 5; Southwell, 143;
50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

A grand free lunch every morDjnn. Fl.
$50 till II at o. F. SoDers r. ".
Eighteenth street, also oysters serv.s
in the latest style. Nov13..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
PERSONAL.
L TOgI
Slaight.

Mr.. George III. Lennox, representing the
finest minstrel aggregation on the road.
that of Thatcher. Primrose Il West, called
at the ARGUS office this morning.
Mrs. Charles S. Van Duyn, daughter Of
Squire Chopper and son of Milwaukee and
Miss Nellie Van Duyn of La Porte, Iowa,
are at the Rock Island House, the guests
Of their relative.
Hotel arrivals during the last "a hours:
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
L. E. Waterman. Mason City; o. B.
Wright, Rural; E. Human and wife Cam
bridge; d. Nj. o, Martin, Hillsdale; John
Hall, Montezuma; G G Jewett, Chicago;
r Bell, Rapids City; A Dillon, Vinton,
Iowa; F II Goodrich, Milan d w Thomp-
son and lady, Rapids City, N Bartlett
Rockford; R FL Trevor, Jr,, Rapids City;
A DeWolf Jack Laird, DesMoines; H Wit
tenberg, Davenport; = Northup, Kewanee;
Miss Hyde, Little Rock; E D Hutchinson,
PEORIA M Mulvihill St. Louis; Nc
Keeby, Beardstown; J II Eichelberger, St.
Louis; Gustav Towbson, Moline; A NJ
Johnson, Chicago; r H Deahl, G A Wood,
W Fl Morse. NJ Jennings, Thos Keegan,
Dubuque. VIM Mill, Hillsdale; c Benton
Milan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09

At L. Schauder's, opposite The Roc.t
and house, fine cold lunch. New r.
count oysters, Bohemian and P7,-
beer, orchcstIian music, etc. Give hin
call. Oh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see ,ba
Byron Lime association. ~5t9
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-11-09
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

J F Mcclure, r. Chesebro, r
Wright, M Asher, W Hogan A E
James, w A Edmmerson, ] Hurley, A T
Cummings Taylor, Beardstown; l. Sulli-
van, Millersburg; M Tindall, Milan; F
Work, Champaign; H G Harris, Andalusia
VIM Crosby, Cordova; j J Boyle, Walnut,
A Smith and lady, Walnut H.; c P
Thomas, Racine; Geo White, St. Louis
E Wray, Drury; ] Morbeck, Clinton, Iowa;
Q d Delang, Taylor Chicago; w A
Crane, Indianapolis; II w Crosos, j II NAL
Tory, st. Louis; T j Jordan, Orion; w P
Brown, Port Byron; r L Bollman, Coal
Valley
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-03-07

of leaf tobacco who may sell the same
to consumers, and providing hereafter
that all farmers or producers of leaf to-
bocco shall be allowed to sell their own
or their tenants production without a
license or penalty. Motion seconded,
SO to &C, and half an hours debate en-
tered upon.
A motion to suspend the rules and
pass the bill was lost-yeas lib, nays
81, not the necessary two-thirds voting
in the affirmative.
Springer, Of Illinois, moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass the joint reso-
luton proposing a constitutional
amendment prohibiting special legisla-
ton. The house refused, by a vote of
% to AZ, to agree to the second motion.
A bill providing when the Ute reser-
walton be opened for settlement the
government recognize the rights of per-
ons who in good faith located within
the ten-mile limit on the eastern bound
airy of the reservation, went over for
one month.
Adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-03-07
BEECHER FAINTS.
A Foor Stomach Spells a Good Lee
ture,
And the Lecturer Is Borne from the
Rostrum.


Chicago, March 6,-Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher's lecture drew a
crowded house at the Central Music
hall tonight. His subject was 'The
moral uses of luxury and beauty" He
had proceeded in his talk about twenty
five minutes, when reaching the pas
sage about ''the difiulties of rich men
in attaining salvation::" he read there
is an impression''-at this point he
stopped, hesitated, and appeared to
stagger. Some n in the audience see
ing he was abont TO faint gave the
alarm and he was helped off the stage
by some gentleman on the platform.
Prof Swing, who had introduced Mr..
Beecher, made a brief announcement
to the audience that Mr.. Beecher was
suddenly indisposed, and moved that be
be excused for the evening, a motion
that was unanimously concurred in.
Medical aid was summoned at once
and it was discovered that Mr.. Beecher
had been weakened by stomach troubles
and that his fainting was brought
about by the close atmosphere of the
crowded hall. He is billed for to lee
ture at Ottawa tomorrow night, and
says he will fill the engagement.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-03-07

Brussels, March 5.-Three men and
two women have been arrested here
charged with completely in the Hatton
Garden, London, p~ostofice robbery. A
quantity of the jewels were found.
st. Louis, March Geo. Killian
was indicted in Belleville, Ills, for be-
ing concerned in the murder of a
family of five persons near Sagetown,
Ills, in March, 1871.
Dallas, Texas, March 6.-The family
of j. o. Childers was c~hloroformed
late Sunday night and the house robbed
of $1,000 in diamonds, money and other
valuables. Simon Solid, a former COL
ored servant, was arrested on suspicion.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-03-07

New York, March 6.-The cause of
the death of ex-senator. Latham was a
mystery to his friends until the facts
came out to-day. 1t seems that he has
suffered from Bright's disease of the
kidneys for over a year. A week ago
he seemed to have recovered from a
brief illness which had confined him to
his bed, and on Thursday he was taken
to his down town office. Friday he was
taken with internal hemorrhages short
ly after a bath and he remained uncon-
scious until he died.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL


IL L As
Washington, March 6.-At las p.
M. the senate resumed consideration of
the Chinese bill, and Slater took the
floor in its advocacy.
ingalls, reported from the judiciary
committee a bill for an ''equity system"
of bankruptcy throughout the United
States, comforting jurisdiction upon
United States courts.
Vest reported favorably from the COM
MERGE committee a bill to incorporate
the Inter Oceanic Ship railway.
Senator Teller reported favorably the
house bill to pension Mrs. Garfield, with
an amendment including Mrs. Polk
and Mrs. Tyler, with $4,000 a year.
Davis introduced a bill for Logan,
who was unable to be present, for the
construction of the Illinois and Missis'
sippi canal.