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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
OFF PRETTY EASILY.

A couple of days before Thanksgiving
Mrs. Amelia De Knock, who keeps a board
ing house on Eighth street between Second
and Third avenues made complaint
through an interpreter before Squire Crop
per that Belgian boarder, one Angelus
De Paep. had assaulted her with improper
intent. A warrant was issued for the Bel
gian's arrest, but he Slipped out of town
before it could be served, owing his
landlady So From here he went
to Atkinson, thence to Annawan.
where he bought ticket for Belgium
and was to sail on Saturday in the Castor
for Antwerp with several of his country
men living here. Having learned of his
hiding place Officer McCabe went out
after him yesterday AS the train neared
the station the Belgian was seen in com
pany with constable, from whom he broke
away and gave both officers a long chase.
AT last, McCabe found him lying on his
stomach in corn field and easily brought
him To time. This morning he was before
Squire Chopper and as States Attorney
parmenter could find nothing resembling
criminal assault in the case, the warrant
was finally changed to simple assault and
Angelus peeped to the amount of $40 and
costs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
AN ESTABLISHMENT WORTH PATRoNIz-

1t is real pleasure for the ARGUS te
chronicle the prosperity of the deserving
and high up in the category may be found
the name of Mr. A. w. Anderson who from
humble beginning has rapidly risen until
he is at the head of one of the largest
commission houses, perhaps the very
largest, in Rock Island county. Only a
short time ago comparatively. Mr.. Ander-
son was in the employ or Messrs. Buford,
being engaged to assist in looking after
their extensive store interests and il Is safe
to say that no man stood higher in the
good graces of his employers. Becoming
anxious to embark in business ON his own
account he opened a commission house on
the corner of First avenue and Sixteenth
street. directly opposite the G. b. & Q.
depot where he is already in control of
trade which many older houses might well
envy. Among Mr.. Anderson's specialties
may be mentioned the jobbing of candies
which he receives direct from the old estab
lished house of Ferneke Bros. Milwaukee,
and for tons upon tons of which he finds
a good market annually. The candy trade
throughout this section which has been
built up by Mr.. Anderson constitutes of
itself a source of considerable revenue and
such is the reputation of the Ferneke con-
fectionery generally, wherever it has been
introduced that his business in this particu-
lar direction has assumed unexpectedly
large proportions. Mr.. Anderson also
handles large quantities of game, oysters
etc, and dealers in want of anything in
the line of seasonable produce will find in
him a competent, prompt and reliable
dealer. One of those merchants, in short,
with whom an early acquaintance is but
the stepping stone to a lasting friendship.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06

be represented by Mr. j. Fl. Hyiaad. II
is not likely, however. that any action will
be taken as long as the rate war in the
northwest continues,
Rescue Hose Company. No. 3, enjoyed
its annual sociable last evening at its hose
house II was well attended and every
body reports having had splendid time,
An excellent supper, prepared under the
direction of Mr. William Hawthorne, was
first partaken of, after which dancing was
the order till almost daylight this morn
ing.
Chief Kessler of Davenport was in town
this morning, having learned of the sys-
tematc showing of the queer onto our
street car divers, nearly all of whom were
victimized by giving change for bogus half
dollars MIR. Kessler says that the same
game has been successfully played in
Davenport and his mission here was to OBJ
tain a clew to the rascals if possible.
The committee of general freight agents
appointed at the last meeting of
the roads interested in the form -
alton of general lumber pool from
Chicago. Wisconsin points, and Mississip-
pi river points, st. Paul to st. Louis, in
elusive. to Missouri river points, will meet
in Chicago to-day. and prepare plan for
the pooling of the lumber business from
aud to the points above named.
Barrett Chapter, No. IS, r. A. NJ,
elected officers as follows last evening: E.
H. P, j. III. Montgomery; E. K. Henry
Carse; E. s., w. II. McGiil; C. H., Fred
Deakmann; P. S, nj. NJ. Briggs; r. A. c.,
H. A bunker; G. M. Sd v. F. c. Evans,
G. NJ 2d V, VIM. Gray; G. NJ. LIST v,
James Murfeld treasurer, w. L. Sweeney;
Secretary, M. M. Corbett; NJ. B. c., W. T.
Magill; Tyler. George Foster; Chaplain, FL.
P. Hull; Stewards. j. T. Dixon, Sewal
Dodge. The installation takes place on
evening. December 26.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
SOLDIERS ATTENTION!

Milo B. Stevens Sc Co, the well known
war claims attorneys will be represented at
Rock Island, Ills. on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dec. ID and H. 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 I'D
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

Mr.. Cutler. Mt. Vernon. Ia; j. A.
Sprlggs, Monmouth, Ia; J. f. Young,
Peoria; NJ. T. Swantlord. B. Simonson,
M. Hennessy, J. Hennessy. Mrs. Clark.
Chicago; B. F. Vadevo. Mr. Brown and
lady, Philadelphia; FL. W. Crow, Jerry
Deemo st. Louis: s. b. Whittier, r. NJ
Cryer, Chicago; r. c. McCleland, Alexis;
r. c. Wyman. Des Moines; J. T. Duke,
Washington. Iowa, J. w. Scovill and lady,
Mr.. Scovill Millersburg; G. f. Spencer
Grinnell, Iowa; J. III. Russell and wife,
I. Howl, Prlnceville; J. Gaingar. Beloit;
j. f. Dahms, Moline; J. V. Bailey, Cordo-
va; John Goodwin, Colona; T. p. Hogan,
Buffalo; I. Fuller, Milwaukes; r. J. Gold
smith, J. P. Mussler, St. Louis; G. w Col
den, Boston; r. ID. McCandless Minneap-
oils
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
HO. FOR THE BOOKSTORE!
Cor. Brady and THIRD SITS. Davenport

There you will find an unusual attract
i've line of goods for the holidays, among
other things are the following.
Albums, Plush, Morocco Seal and ALI
gator. Autograph Albums in all the
above styles Fine gift books, pictures
and frames, inkstands, plush goods of
every kind. Easels and lots of other fine
goods. Call and see them. YOU will all find
something to suit you. Remember the
place, Thompson q Clarmichael's, cor
ner Brady and Third Streets, Davenport.
dec ct
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]. H. C. PETERSEN & SONS.
Davenport.

We offer the most complete assortment
of toys. and Holiday Novelties, ever dis
played by ,s. 1t has been our aim to Sc
cure the best at the lowest prices, and we
submit the result TO the trade, in the con-
tident belief that no better variety of Holt
day Goods has eyer been shown to the
Davenport public. dec as t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
CHOICE GROCERIES,.

The best of teas and coffees. spices and
the best country produce can always be
found at the popular grocery of w. Ell.
Bean, corner of Third avenue and Twelfth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
THE WEsTMIN sTER.
Committee.

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. Swiier & Bro
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
PERSONAL.

DIr William c. Krieke representing the
Brothers, called at the ARGUS office last
evening.
Mr. and Mrs Miner of the Rock Island
House and Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Drew have
returned from a visit in Milwaukee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
GOLD COIN.

The handsomest parlor ornament the
best heater and acknowledged by all to be
the best hard coal stove III the market
For sale at W. A. Swiler s. Bro
Moves ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
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
Taylor & Philleo's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
HAND sEwEn SHOES.

The only place in the city TO buy genu-
inc hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen
lemen is at Carse s. Retickers. 10-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06

A grand tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. F. Soper's, No. 100
Eighteenth street. also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

E. l.. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimers
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
nEIIcAcIRs IN PORK

Pork tender loin. spare rib, pigs feet
and leaf lard, at Gilmore's pork house.
Dec2d1w
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HARD COAL.

For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byren Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
WILLIAMSON. KENW0RTHY BEARDsLF
IA ERS,

Have formed co-partnership for the general Pc
tice of the law. Office in Fries Block, Ne ~
Second Avenue Rock Island, III.
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M. M. CORBETT,

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Solicitor III Chantefl an
IL Notary Public Abstracts Loans and coiif tio[
ONCE, Buford's Block. 2d avenue, over PSI
Jewelry store. now
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-06
w. II. MAGILL,

DENTIST Office. corner of Second Avenue 4ilJ
UEighteenth street. Room s. over Rock ls' i
National Bank Rock Island, Illinois. nos . L2--
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
The bill was sent to the Committee on
the Mississippi and Tributaries.
HOUSE

| Mr. Rice offered resolution directing
the Judiciary Committee to inquire wheth-
er the conviction of Sergent Mason by the
military Court is in violation of the laws
| and the constitution. Referred.
Mr.. Hiscock, from the Appropriation
Committee, reported back the Senate bill,
making further appropriation for the relief
of the overflow sufferers, increasing the
| amount from 100000 to 100000, and
making provisions for strengthening the
levees.
The bill passed, making the amount
$3.50, 000
Mr.. Page spoke.
Consideration on the postoffice appro-
priation bill was resumed. The pending
amendment to make provision relating to
sub-contracts applicable only to contracts
hereafter made wax agreed to: yeas 90,
nays 12. The increase in the item for the
compensation of postoffice clerks of $780,,
600 prevailed. The next amendment re
ported by senate was the item on sub-let
ting contracts, and declares that the carri-
er employed by the contractor en- sub-con-
tracts who shall file his agreement and ev-
ldence that he has done work, shall have
lien on the money of his employers for
his pay and if the contractor or sub-con-
tractor shall fail to pay the sub-contractor
within two months of the end Of the quar-
ter the departmeisAshall pay the debt and
charge it to the contractor. When the per-
son or firm holding several contracts fails
to perform the service on any one of them,
pay for others shall be withheld until ser
vice has been restored and all penalties
satisfied. After discussion the amendment
with slight modification was adopted
and the bill laid over until tomorrow
The tariff commission bill was again taken
up in regular order.
Senator Allison submitted report of the
Committee on Appropriations with the
testimony taken in what is known as the
Treasury contingent fund" investigation.
Report and testimony were tabled temper
arily and ordered printed.
The senate went into executive session
and adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
FORTY-sEyENTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Ed
munds obtained indefinite leave of absence
on account of illness in his family,
Senator Malone introduced a concurrent
resolution, which was read the first time
as follows: That in the event of any re-
duction of tax upon tobacco manufactured
in the United States rebate equal to such
reduction shall be granted on all stamped
or tax paid tobacco manufactured in the
United States after the adoption of this
resolution and between such date and time
when any law making such reduction shall
60 into effect, then remaining in the hands
of licensed dealers or others that manufac-
ture.
The bill passed appropriating $4,000
toward the monumental column to com
memorate the battle of Monmouth.
Senator Garland then spoke on the i'm
portance of the maintenance of an efficient
ievee system on the Mississippi, the bill on
the subject recently introduced by him be-
ing up temporarily. The bin directs the
Mississippi River Committee to cause to be
constructed, repaired and kept in order
such levecs along the banks of the Missis-
sippi es they shall deem to be of greatest
Importance to the preservation of the river
channel and the prevention of devastation
from breaks and overtiows, and facilitate
trade, commerce and postal service. I'm
der the rules Of the War Department an
appropriation of $15, 600, 900 is made for
this purpose Any expenditure or liabil-
ity bevond this sum is prohibited, and
no money viii be paid for levee work un til
the same is approved by the Secretary of
War.
Senator Garland's belief was that the loss
from the present overflow largely outstrip-
n = q
ed that total appropriation now asked for,
and would amount to at least S30, ,000, 600.
Senator Jonas said that the rough calcu-
Iation he had made showed the lands IN
Mississippi, Arkansas and louisiana now
under water, or in daily danger of being
submerged. produced in 1880 a total OF
75O. .Oe3 bales in cotton, worth $33, 750. .OO0-
The area in Louisiana which will be sub
merged if the levees give way produced in
1881 cotton worth over S22, 900, 900; in
sugar. over $4,000, 900; in molasses, over
So, ,O0o, ,o0o in rice, over 81 100000. 1t is
now threatened total destruction of these
values.
Senator Garland explained that only the
levees on that National highway needed
aid The States will provide for tributaries
Senator Vest asked to say few words
before the bin was disposed of, because he
regarded the reference of the bill as to the
final disposition of it and that it would
never come back to the Senate. He thought
that the time had come to determine
whether the great Mississippi is to be
terror or a curse to this country, rather
than highway for its commerce. He as
serted that it would be an economical
measure for the government to spend $3.50,
600 600 on Mississippi river improvements.
Senator Garland sal If the committee
in charge of the bill did not give it early
he would resort to some
parliamentary jack-screw to get it back.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
On Thirty DAYS Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc, guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of viger and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co..
Marshall Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
REVENUE MATTERS.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-A delegation
of western distillers appeared before the
and agreed in favor of the extension of the
bonded period indefinitely and of extend
ing the rate of breakage for period OF
eight years and that whatever shrinkage
occurs after that time shall be at the loss
of holders The committee will probably
take action tomorrow in regard to the
reduction of Internal Revenue
The indications are that the republican
caucus last night will have the effect of
changing the views of the majority of the
members of the Ways and Means Commit
tee. Chairman Kelly intimated as much
this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
NERVOUS DEHIL1wy

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
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the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
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and energy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
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years with perfect success by thousands
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five vials and
$40 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
homeopathic MEDICINE COMPANY, 1O9
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
WASHINGTON.
Congressional and Committee
Action.
Internal Revenue Taxes to
be lowered.
Home and Foreign News
General Items.
FORTY-sKvENTH CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-McLane again
raised the question that the Speaker had
invaded the privileges of the House in rep,
rimanding him for behg out of order.
After some earnest but even tempered dis
cussion McKenna rising to question OF
privilege, offered the following:
'.ResoIoed, That the rights and duties of
the Speaker of the House are defined by
rules of the House and general Parliament
ary law not in conflict Herewith, and by
virtue of said rules and under said law the
Spea ker enjoys no privilege to reprimand
and censure member except by action of
the House or in pursuance Of its instructions.
Resotoed, That any attempt to exercise
such power is breach of privilege of the
House. He is hereby expressly condemned
and will be promptly resisted and otherwise
dealt with as the rights, dignity and duties
of this House may require
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
wENDY WARRiOR's IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March 14.-Samuel j. Tilden
sent the following letter:
GREYsToN, YoNKERs, n. Y, March II
Gentlemen: have received your letter
conveying to me an invitation to attend
the banquet of the Iroquois Club in Chicago
the 18th inst, the anniversary OF the birth
of Andrew Jackson, and to respond to the
toast Democracy" 1t will not be practi-
cable for me to be present with you Oh
that occasion, but cordially sympath1Ze
with the homage which yeu propose to
pay to the memory of that great soldier
and statesman. He represented the exult-
ant nationality of sentiment which had
always characterized the democracy, and
he manifested in great public crisis his
own inevitable determination to maintain
the territorial integrity of our country and
the indissoluble union of the States. He
likewise represented the benefcent Jeffer-
sonian philosophy, which prefers that
nothing shall e~done by the government
which the local authorities are competent
to do, and nothing by any governmental
power which individuals can do for them
selves The great contests of his admins
tration arose out of his efforts to resist
usurpation by Congress of powers Ia der
ogation of the rights of localities and OF
individuals, as well as of the Constitution.
well remember that in the debate in 1882,
ON the veto of the bill to re-charter the
Bank of the United States, Mr.. Webster
with all his eloquence denounced and
deplored the spectacle of the executive dis
claiming the power and dismantling the
government of which he was the head.
Inc oVergrowth of abuses and arroga-
uon OF authority which now conceal, as
they have distorted, our political system
would have seemed fifty years ago when
the debate occurred as incrediable to
Webster, as they would be to jackson.
Inc government can never be restored and
reformed except from the inside and by the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
Mothers. Mothersu Mothers,!!

Are you disturbed at night and bro.
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and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth? If so go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WiEslow's Sooth-
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There is not a mother on earth who
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at once that it will regulate the bowels.
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magic 1t is perfectly safe to use in all
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NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May 6, 1879.

JAMES /. FELLOWS, ESQ.
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| remain respectfully,
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a Popular Tonic for Weak Lungs and Con-
SUMPTION.

No preparation ever introduced to the
American ublic, for the relief and cure
of Cougn- Colds, Soar Throat, Debilirated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs, or
CONSUMPTION, in the ineipient or advanced
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The repeated and continued sales OF the
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
A Good Housewife.

The good housewife, when she is giving
her house its spring renovating, should
bear in mind that the dear little inmates
of her house are more precious than many
houses, and that their systems need
cleansing by purifying the blood, regulat-
ing the stomach and bowels to prevent and
cure the diseases arising from spring malaria
and miasma, and she must know that there
is nothing that viii do it so perfectly and
surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and best
of medicines. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-16
HOG RETURNS.

CHICAGO, March 15.-Howard White s
Co, publishers of the Daily Commercial
Bulletin, in their annual report of the hos
packing of Chicago, say the summer pack
ing is reported 2,368, 100 hogs, averags
net weight, 21, pounds and yield OF
lard 1875 pounds. The returns of pro
ducts made during the winter seems tc
show 271, ,815 tierces of lard made, 347,-
437 barrels of mess pork, 81 ,487 barrels OF
other pork, 63,000,00o pounds of short
rib sides, 10, ,2S1 900 of short clear sides
and 30, 800, 900 pounds of long clears
Hams and shoulders were made freely, but
all foreign cuts show decrease.