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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
san MTEFoRruNR.

1t has been noticed for some time that
W. E. Stevens, of this city, was acting
rather queer. In fact his friends thought be
was little off when he accepted the ofift
of poormaster. On petition OF Christ 7.
John, says the Union, an inquiry will b
made to-day before the county court Oh
Mr. Stevens sanity. 1t is believed that
religion is the cause of his iunacy for
some time ago he was Methodist minister
at Port Byron, and he got into a little
trouble that unbalanced his mind, but il
was believed that he had recovered. But
when an eloquent Methodist minister who
is capable of earning $500 year will &C
cept the office OF poormaster which only
pays $500 then 1t looks queer. Mr.. Ste
vens has lived in Moline since boyhool
and his strange freaks at different times
were thought to be only eccentricities but
alas, it is too true. One of Molines besi
and most talented citizens has lost his
mind, according to the Union, and JACK
sonville will be his abiding place for
while at least His friends feel very bad
indeed, as willie" as they familiarly call
him, will be adjudged insane by the cOnfl,
although everyone in Moline thought thai
he was crazy some time ago. ). ".
WheeIock and Simon Hirsch will probably
accompany him to Jacksonville, as they
are true and tried friends. BY the wsI'
il would be advisable for the two above
named gentlemen not TO stay around thAt
str observation-disclosures they might 0!
mistake be asked to stay awhile.
There is considerable excitement over
this unfortunate affair, and eVeryDodt
wishes that the item in the Union may &c
a mistake. 1t is reported that this morning
when Stevens read the Union he became
very violent, and had TO be bound bsiole
he was taken to Rock Island. We cOncul
with the public in hoping that the CAsg"
item may be mistake, and that Chrls1
F. John is the crazy man instead OF
z. Stevens. In fact, il is believed InA'
there is mistake somewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
CRIMINAL CASES.

Last night, Patrick Kerley was over the
slough. Whether the atmosphere of that
portion of the city proved demoralizing to
him, or whether the whisky served in that
locality was stronger than he was want to
drink is not known, but the fact is patent
that Patrick was gloriously full. He
wanted to whip everybody that came with
in fighting distance. and was conveyed to
the armory by officer Burnahan. This
morning Patrick was brought before JUS
tice Chopper, and the latter fined him 30
and costs.
Two young men from Davenport named
Thomas Middleton and A. Valentine, mis-
took the streets of this city for a race
track. They were driving horse at fu-
rious rate along the streets, which caused
the police to effect their arrest. This morn
ing they were fined $40 and costs apiece
by Justice Chopper for their little indis
cretion.
The police are after man by the name
of Miles Cornish, who is accused of threat
ening the life of saloon keeper named
johnson. Cornish so far has made him.
self scarce, and his arrest has not been &C
complished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
FAST Run.

The new government steamer, J. l..
Park, which arrived from the boat yards
at Jacksonville, Ind, last Saturday, has
been making record that is considered
very creditable for any steamboat that
floats in these waters. She left this city
Saturday evening, and arrived in Dubuque
at an early hour Sunday, making the trip
between the points in ten half hours,
which is the fastest time on record. She
is a stern wheel boat, and cost $4,000.
She is intended for towing and snag work,
but has demonstrated her ability as fleet
steamer. During the recent trip Capt. C.
W. Durham, her genial commander, was
on board, as was also Capt. McKinsie,
Chief of engineer corps, having in charge
the improvement of the Mississippi river
from St Paul to the mouth of the Illinois
river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
SUICIDE


August Wills, of Davenport, yesterday
committed suicide by hanging himself in
the woodshed attached to his home on
West Ninth street, Davenport. The de
ceased was some sixty-seven years old, and
had two sons living, his wife having died
some years ago. He was afflicted with q
painful disorder, and killed himself to Sc
cure relief from pain. He had frequently
expressed desire to kill himself, but it
was not thought that he would carry out
his purpose. Yesterday he sent his young
niece for some meat, and during her alb
sence, he had tied common clothes line
to one of the beams in the woodshed, and
tied the other end about his neck. He then
fell forward and was strangled to death,
although able to prevent such result even
after the fall, if he had felt so inclined.
The coroner held an investigation during
the day, and verdict of self-destruction
was rendered. The deceased was from
Berlin, Germany, and came to this coun
try eleven years ago, locating in Daven
port.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23

for tie past thirteen years he has been EN-.
ployed as preacher, travelling all over the
country. During his career he has secured
some 10000 converts to religion, which is
a wonderful showing for one SO young in
years. While engaged in series of SER
mons at the Rev. Dewitt Talmage's church
in Brooklyn. he converted $4,000 people.
His recent services at Cincinnati resulted
in bringing 5000 people into the church.
He considers that his lahors are not half
over. and expects to improve on the work
as he grows older and more experienced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
MAI. GEN. t. R. WARREN.
BAND CONTEST.

The members of Biehl's band, of this
city, have excited the envy of the horn
blowers of Strasser's orchestra, of Daven-
port. The latter do not enjoy perusal of
the various commendatory notices from
the press and public that have been ac-
corded to the Rock Island band They
labor under the impression that as horn
blowers they do not deserve such treatment
and on this account they are out with a
challenge. They claim that the members
of the Davenport organization can read
music in better style and more rapidly
than their rivals on this side of the river.
The Davenport buglers appear to think
that the adoption of the prohibition
amendment in Iowa will not interfere with
their performance ON the wind instruments
and they not rest easy during nights be-
cause they fear that Biehrs band has more
of reputation than their own organiza-
ton. They maintain that they will give
Biehls musicians the privilege of rehears-
ing their music for Nv weeks, and will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
ELECTRIC LIGHT.

The members of the recognized Rock
Island Electric Light Company held a
meeting last night at the business office OF
the baby carriage works. The first bust
ness that came before the meeting was the
election of seven directors to serve for the
ensuing year. The vote resulted in the
election of NJ G. Mills, J. IT. Robinson.
Oliver Olson, F. NJ Wheaton, c. Speedel,
c. E. Hawley and Dr. T. Gait. The direc-
tors held business meeting when Oliver
Olson was elected president, c. E. Hawley,
secretary and J. T. Robinson, treasurer.
The capital stock of the new association
is $24, 900, and the present company is but
an increase of the organization which was
perfected last winter for the purpose of
supplying electric lights at the different
business houses Throughout the city. The
new company has been awarded the con-
tract for lighting the city, and the contract
calls for completion of the towers and
circuit by the 1st of October. The meet
ing last evening was held for the purpose
OF organizing according to the state law,
and this having been perfected, work will
commence at once on the towers. 1t is
fully expected that the work will be COM
pleted by the 1st of October, after which
the city will be Illuminated by electricity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
LOCAL NEWS.
The Coroner's Inquest held
this morning.
Organization of the Electric
Light Company.
Programme of the Local Con-
cert this evening.
LOCAL NEWS.
CoRoNER's INQUEST.

The jury's verdict in the case OF John
Daibor, of whose death mention was made
Yesterday, was that he came to his death
by sembolism of the heart, caused by the
lants" The jury consisted of David
Halves, Jas. Nixon. George Foster, John
Taylor, Lorenzo Sanger and Louis Eek
hard. The expert testimony of Drs. Craig
and Truesdale was to the effect that there
was no indication of any poison having
been administered or injuries inflicted
other than those incorporated in the YER
dict
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
nropramme as arranged i,
PROBATE.

The following entries were made in the
probate court Tuesday afternoon:
Estate of Stephen Brayton, deceased.
Claim of Trustees 16, 4w allowed, 1887.
"a, in fourth class, and Stephen Brayton,
DR., S697 OF, in seventh class. Appraise-
ment bill filed and approved
Estate Of Jeremiah Broderick, deceased.
Report of administrator de bonis non filed
and notice to heirs being shown to salts
fiction of the Court report is approved and
estate closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
OBITUARY.
MILES SWEENEY.

The death of Mr.. Miles Sweeney occur
red at late hour yesterday afternoon at the
residence of his son E. D. Sweeney in this
city after a lingering illness of many
months. The deceased was born in Phila-
delphia, Pa, Nov. 90, 1903, and he was
consequently seventy eight years old at the
time of his death During his early years
he was apprenticed to the cotton spinning
trade, of which he became an expert work
man. In 1888 he moved to Mercer county,
Pa, where he engaged in farming. While
here he married. He remained in Pennsyl-
vania until 1912, when he moved To Cham
paign, this state, and in 1866 he removed
to Fit. Scott, Kan, where he continued to
make his home up to the day of his death.
During the present summer he arrived in
this city on a visit, was taken sick and the
sickness terminated in death yesterday
afternoon. He leaves five children, of
whom w. l.. Sweeney and E. d. Sweeney
are residents of this city The remaining
children are Mrs. DIR. A. G. Magill, of Sill
yer Lake, Kan. Capt. A. B. Sweeney, of
Alberquirque, New Mexico, and @. r.
Sweeney. of Rick Hill, Mo. Four of the
children were with him at the time of his
death The funeral will occur from the
residence of E. D. Sweeney
NAL GEN. T. r. WARREN
Gen. Warren, whose death has been an
nOunced in the telegraph columns of the
ARGUS, was formerly stationed in this city,
having charge of the engineer department
of improving upper river from 1866 to
1870. He also acted as experimenting
engineer for bridge between this city and
Davenport. Previous to the war, Gen
Warren had charge of the Rock Island
rapids improvement survey.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

]. w. Kinnaird is expected home his
| evening.
William Pellouze left for West Point to-
| day.
James Beardsley, No. 2, is in Monmouth
on business.
Mrs. NJ Rosenfield returned to-day from
| Indianapolis.
Harry Truesdale is spending his vacation
| in Minnesota.
DR.. Scott, of Andalusia, was in the city
yesterday.
Ed. Sargent is spending few days at
home.
r. T. Buckles, of Mt Pulaski. H.. is at
the Harper House.
yesterday afternoon.
Supervisor Heath was in from Milan to-
day.
Fred Freeburg. of Coal Valley. was in
the city to-day.
Sam Lynde arrived from Chicago this
morning.
James Taylor. of Taylor Ridge, was in
the city to-day.
Henry Curtis, Jr., is in ST. Paul in the
employ of wholesale house.
L. Simon and NJ. Arnold are expected to
arrive in New York. Sept 2.
B. w. Seaton, of the Cambridge Chief
was in the city yesterday.
Mayor Carse and Alderman Whitman.
paid Milan flying visit to day.
r. T. McNeal is in Colorado. seeking
for climate to cure hay fever.
John Schaffer, supervisor from Port
Byron, was in the city to-day.
Mrs. J. M. Robinson, and Miss Wallace,
of Cedar Rapids, are visiting Mr. and Mrs
Ed. Sargent.
Miss Julia Levi is able to sit up, but
Miss Reigleman is not improving so rap
IDLY.
Mr. j. Anderson and wife and Miss Bes-
sic Rowland, st. Louis, spent the day in
the city.
d. e. johnson, the ice man from Burl
ington, was in the city to-day. Didn't you
notice how much cooler it was.
Geo. Loker, the st. Louis tobacco man.
has been in the city for two or three days
on business.
Mrs. DR.. Leavitt and son, with Mrs. DIR.
Leavitt's mother, Mrs. Smith, are the
guests of DIR. Paul, on their way out west.
Dr. Christensen remained in the city
to-day, waiting to see a friend who is on
his way home from Chicago.
Prof. Lindahl. of the Swedish college,
who has been in Chicago is expected home |
this evening.
G. W. Robertson arrived home this |
morning from Canada. Sorry to say he |
is not much improved physically.
D. B. Hodges was in the city oday, IN |
advance of John Dillon and party. who are |
at present playing States Attorney.
J. d. Beslin, general superintendent of
the nlineis divisions of the C. B. & O., |
in the city to-day.
A. Grant, of Washington, ID. c., but
one of the old settlers in Rock Island has
been in the city for several days at the
Harper house.
F. Stoffregren, who was hurt by the
Monday, was taken home to day.
Mr. August Herkert is deserving of much
credit for his care of the wounded man.
Aleck Calhoun, A. E. Knickerbocker
and Brother Boynton and their families,
leave tomorrow morning for a short
camping and fishing picnic.
Mrs. r. B. Lee and Mrs. S. c. Baker,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Black
burn, are expected in Rock Island this
evening. They have been visiting relatives
in Kentucky and Virginia.
''Lindsey's Blood Searcher" viii cure
,loaro sorafnIa arvaineiaS boils itch |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
BOY pREAcHER

Rev. Thomas Harrison, who has taken
charge of the district camp meeting now in
session at Tyndalps grove, near Milan. has
a national reputation as revivalist, and is
commonly known as The Boy Preacher =
He was born in Boston, Mass, in the year
1852, and is now thirty years old. When
but seventeen years old he first appeared
as preacher, and made such pronounced
success of his efforts in that direction mat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
BASE BALL BATTING.

Moline, and in fact the whole eOunfn
| around, have experienced revival in bs,
ball this year, and Moline has hal he
share of glory. The crack club of th,
city is the Boys in Blue, who have played
fifteen games and have only been beaten
twice. Monday a telegram was sent from
MuScatIue to Frank Barnard, of the Blues
to come down with Jones and Amburg, on
Tuesday, to go to Iowa City with the
Tribunes, of Muscatine, and play with the
latter nine. They went to Iowa city yesier.
day morning, and the game was played in
the afternoon. The score stood at the end
Is TO 9 in favor of the Museatine club
and the three Moline boys, all
members of the Boys in Blue,
made ten out of the eighteen That stand,
pretty we'll for Moline. Yesterday telt.
gram was received by the Blues from tbt
famous Kewanee club saying that theJ
would play the Moline boys for $50 ii
Kewanee. Captain Martin telegraped bsrk
that if they would come to Moline they
would play them for that money. 1t is
probable that the Kewanees will come and
fine game may be expected. Moline has
had good many ball clubs, but for the
age and the size of them the Boys in Blue
walk off with the confectionery, sugsr
plums and all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23

The different military companies in this
locality are holding weekly drills in antici-
patton of the Brigade encampment, which
will be held at Springfield next week. A
battalion drill will occur in this city next
Friday night. when the Rodman Rifles and
the Moline company win take part
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23

wager 500 that the Rock Island band
cannot then render the pieces in perfect
manner. They also contend that the per-
formers in Strasser's orchestra can play
Biehl's selections at first sight. In short,
they feel that Iowa has not enjoyed cy-
clone for several weeks, and to enliven
state affairs they want band contest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23
RAND CONCERT.

This evening, Strasser's Union band and
orchestra will give an open air concert at
Union park The band will consist of
sixteen performers and the concert will no
doubt attract very large audience. The
nropramme as arranged is as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-23

''Lindsey's Blood Searcher" will cure
ulcers, scrofula, erysipelas, boils. itch,
rough skin, sore eyes, and scaid head Try
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is list OF advertised letters remain
Ing In tho post-ofIlces in the city Of Washington.
March T. 1882; ID. H. ANGER p. NJ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-04
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

The following business was transacted in the su.
preme Court ofthe United States Friday:
on motion of A. g. Magrath, Samuel Dibble of
orange6urg s. q, was admitted 70 practice
No. 252 The Wilson Packing Company ct al, An.
pellenis, VS.; William b. Capp, Stipulation filed and
1871, to be heard I'm place of 252. ~
No. 20. The Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Com.
pany, appellant, vs., the United States. Argument
continued by sollctor.Genera Phillips and Attorney
William NJ; Ramsey for appellant.
No 2l2. She KnlckerbOoker Life Insurance Com
pany, OF New York city, plaintiff In error, W. Bar
thoiomew Foley. Submitted by A. a. Mngrath for
plnntiTn error, and j. p. X Bryan for defendant in
error,
No. 2l3. William Henry Smith, collector, plaintiff
In error, vs.Mnrshall Field ct al Submitted by So
licitor'genernl Philips for plalntfn error, and by
Samuel Shellabarger and j. NJ. Wilson for defendant
In error.
No. 2ll The United states, plaintiff in error vs. The
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Submitted by SO.
cltorGeneTnl Phillips for plaintiff In error and by
Samuel Shellabarger and ]. NJ Wilson for defendant
In error.
No, 2l5. The Marine and River Phosphate Mining
and Manufacturing Company ct al. appellants Us.
William !. Bradley, Argument commenced BY A.
g, Magrath for appellants, and continued by William
u. Earle for appellee.
Adjourned until Monday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-04
FENiE GREAT
4 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
10 THE NORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST
.,,,, -, DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
SPLENDID SCENERY, MAGNIFICENT EQUIV

- '-'''' 1'i fNfH''FaAl " AVN fNlUlk
IN EFFECT JANU6ARY n, 1882
TRAINS LEAVE wAsQINGTON, from station.
corner sixth and Bstreets ~ follows:
For Ptttsburg aud the West Chicago Limited EHpreS,
OF Pullman Hotel and Sleeping Cars, ut g,i0 a. M
tally East Line, oSo Q, ~ daily with coping Can
;O y. IN. daily with Palace Cars to Pitts6urs and
Cincinnati Mail Express, $50 p. m. daily for PITTS
UAITiNioREXND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For ChnNndaigun, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara oa
p. m dhiiy. except Saturday, with Palace Cars 70
For willlansport, Lock Haven. and Elmlra, at On
- ~. daily except sunday.
for New York oud the East 500 m, 1910 a. m. I1a
G'0 and lGal 2. M; on SUNDAY, LA, 05O, and iO:b
y, M Limited Express of Pullman parior Cars
~, $50 T. m; daily, except SUNDAY.
a, Jersey City with boats Of Brooklyn Annex
allorIng direct tranafer 70 Fulton street avoiding
For philadelphia, 500 M, 1870 u. NJ, 1;30 $40 49,
I. m. Limited Express, o;11 a. m, daily, except
For Baltimore $40 500 800. 1880 a. m and 1850 4:eo
nn MlO 75D b1O, and 1919 y. M on sunday, 800.
For ropo's Creek Line $40 a. IN. and 40 y. NJ daily
For Annapolis, $40 Il. IN. and $40 p M daily excep,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERTCKsBURG RAIL
MAY :, AYR Az b. ALENANDRIA AND WASHING
For Alexandria, $50 100, 90, HOO and HES a. m,
i9l POO, 600 500, and l:3D D. M on sunday, at $50
O:29 400, and li96 a. M. ana 500 p. m,
For Richmond and the South, $50 lud HE'S a. m. daily
ana 1;oD y. m. daily, except sunday
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington 600 s04
sos and 1000 No. 1910, a00, 500 200, and $50 D. m.
ana 1900 midnight; ON sunday at 500 s:53 and 1000
u. mo 200 aud EsD ~ IN.
Tckcs and Information at the Office northeast
nuc, and at the station where orders can be len Tor
the checking of baggage 10 destination from hotels
- j. II. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-04
DISTRICT COURTS.

CoURT IN GENERAL TERM-THE CHIEF-JusTTcE
JUSTICES HAoNER AND JAME5.-Hihernian BuildlnG
Association vs. uibbs; affirmed with mOdilatiOns as
20 costs, with forty days In which TO pay opinion by
mitted. De Vaughn VS.. De Vaughn; argued by Mt
Mattngly for complainant Adjourned till Monday
NJ ten u. AHsignment-NOs, 20, 81 as 40 AZ M al
Is, 49, and N. - - ~
CRIMINAL CouRT-JUsTIoE Cox.-James King
larceny recOgnlAhnces forfeited and committed ID
answer charge Thaddeus Hall, grand larceny yer,
ulct guilty. sentence suspended. Anthony Stewart
second otiense petit larceny verdict guilty; sentence
suspended George Fields, second Oiense petit lar.
eenyi verdict guilty, John r. sullivan, using Official
enNeiopesi not guilty. Adjourned til Saturday al
lei, q, M, Asslgnment-unohanY
ford w. Dunn, administrator; verdict for plninti for
{9t5g WIN Interest nom June Q, is56 Bannagan vs.
District OF COlumbhi verdict for defendant. Brad
ford Us. lngersoll ct al on trial. Adjourned until
Monday at ten q. M Recommendations Nos 1874
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-04
REAL ESTATE.
The Onicial transactions M Reeorde,
Yeaferdav


Mr.. j. f. Omstead presents the following transac-
lions In real estate In the District yesterday,
ported TO him by the Recorder Of Deeds
CITY PROPERTY
On II street north, between Eighteenth and Nine
tenth streets west sublot 20 "a by 100 fee. square
lts, Charles Brandt to Daniel Ryan. 81 100
On x street north, between Seventeenth street west
and New HAMPSHIRE avenue, part Of original lot (2i
ieel inches by 20 feet), square 49,, w. j. Newton,
trustee TO H. III. Warner nominal
On street hOIth, near corner OF Thirteenth street
west part ofo l3 (2l by 81 feet * lnchesl square
~ A. L. Merrlman ct al, trustees TO Franz Nehaus,
on flhh street west, between 8 street north and
boundary street part OF subot q us by IS feet 0
lnches), square as. Sarah u. Williams TO Lucretia
Kate Il. and Sarah @ Coress. 600
On v street north, between First aud Third streets
west part OF lots and ga feet 10 inches by 40 fee).
square 55l, Nelson A. Ryan TO Sarah r. Bates, $3.50.
On y street north, between First and Third streets
west part oflOt 3 feet 10 inches by ITO fee square
DOL, CHARLES g. DuncansOn to Sarah H. Bates, 500
On Third street east, between East Capitol and A
streets north sublot (2i by 100 eet), square 49,
Flora y. Cabell to Rebocca w Hurdle, $3.50.
ON Seventh street east, between and streets
south sublot 40 by l9 feetl, square 900, Newton
Humphrey TO Frederick Stutz, 1880
ON X street south, between Thirteenth aud Four
eenh streets east part of lot ~ 2 r. ct % inches by
w feet einchesl, square iOi7, James son to HAM
ilton Hughes, ti.oo0.
COUNTY,
Frederick stutz TO Sarah g. Hump rev. lot "a of n
tract called Prospect Hill 500.