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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
A Journalist in the Wrong
House, and other crisp
Items.
TIE LAST OF MORRIS.

After having stated explicitly in its is
sue of Tuesday last that the republican
candidate for sheriff of Rock Island county
Right Honorable CD William G. Morris, of
Moline, was actively engaged in the very
disreputable business of compelling the
poor laboring men of Moline, principally
Swedes, to support his extravagant pre-
tensions as an Office seeker, even to the
extent of Withholding from them the bread
and butter actually needed for their wives
and children, the ARGUS was inexpressibly
panied, not to say shocked. to see in the
Union of yesterday five or six line init
nation that ''the person who furnished
the information and the scoundrel who
wrote it were engaged in a lying
matinee. Now the honorable bull
doing William ought to have learned
before this that epithet is not argument,
and unless the person thus attacked is al
so willing to wallow in the mire of invec-
tive he will suffer the matter to pass I'M
needed Therefore, as there seemed to be
nothing to answer, the ARGUS waited pa
tiently for another issue of the Union
hoping that the pompous would-be boss,
whose brains are apparently rather below
the belt than otherwise, would give us
something to answer, but he has not,
therefore we weep.
Now, Boss Morris, the Bible, which is a
sealed book to men of your calibre, says
that "All men are liars" David. or some
other old worthy thus remarked, but this
was before the days of newspapers, Will
liam. Had the distinguished gen
tleman been living to-day he
would, without doubt. ex-
cept editors. But there were just as I'M
scrupulous politicians, William, in those
days, as there are to-day, and the inspired
writer probably referred to them.
The ARGUS, not considering it necessary
to resort to lying to maintain its position,
repeats its assertion of Tuesday, that you
are trying to coerce laboring men to sup
port you at the polls by threatening them
with the loss of their situations, and it IN
hesitatingly refers you to Mr.. James B.
Coon, of Moline, an engineer in the employ
of the q. s. government, who will shake a
handful of af1davits in your brassy face to
corroborate the assertion.
Boss Morris, adios, until we meet at the
polls in November.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE DRAMA.

What may reasonably be called good
audience assembled at Harper's theatre last
evening to see Fred Warde and his superb
company in Damon and Pythias. To many
of those present it was something entirely
new in the dramatic line, therefore it was
the more keenly enjoyed from beginning
to end. There were in attendance, how
ever, many who had seen it before. but
these, almost to a person, admitted that in
the hands of Mr. Warde and his exception
ally effective support, new beauties had
been unfolded in this ever attractive piece,
and that upon the character of Damon Mr..
Warde had placed the stamp of rare histri-
onic genius. Mr.. Warde's acting through
out, while true to the most correct inter
probation of the character, yet abounded
in striking realism, indicating complete
cutting away from the staginess of the
past. Every movement, every utterance
was carefully and alphabetically needed
by the audience and in the scene of the
breaking away from the embrace of
Pythias, with its scaffold accompaniment
Mr.. Warde's impersonation reached its
1oftiest altitude.
As Pythias Mr.. Aveling was worthy to
stand by the side of Mr. Warde and the
reading Of his lines was characterized by
an intelligent appreciation of the require
ments of the character.
Miss Anne Boyle's Calenthe was most
excellent in every way and showed what q
really gifted woman can accomplish in a
role requiring keen insight into the sub
tleties of drama like that of Damon and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
HIGHWAYMEN.

Since Capt Henry Kroeger was "held
up" few nights ago near the corner of
Seventh avenue and Thirtieth street by
footpads, and relieved of his watch, the
police have been on a sharp lookout for
similar occurrences thinking that there
might be gang of professional highway
men in town, but as nothing of that charac-
ter has taken place since then, Except the
hurrah in the public square few nights
ago when an alleged offender pleaded joke
in extenuation of his offense,) it seems
apparent that the work which might have
been performed by amateurs is at an end
and editors, ministers aud other wealthy
people can once again breathe freely.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
GOT LOST.

It's too bad but the truth must be told
though the heavens fall and it's about a
newspaper man, too. He's something of a
night bird, it is said, but he can't be an
owl because an owl can see better in the
night than in the daytime, but this news
paper man cannot see st all, it would SEEM
after sunset. He's like the gentlemen
spoken of in the Bible who have "eyes
but see not, etc." Only a night or two
ago he started for home by the light of the
comet and it is said for fact that he tried
to get into halt dozen different houses
before he struck his own. He got along
all right till he stood in the hallway of the
third house where the hired girl saw him
and the way she yelled weuld have raised
the quilts On a porcupine. This aroused
the owner of the premises who fired the
newspaper man out of the house and into
the gutter. What pity, and so young,
too.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
OLD.sPORTs' CLUB.

The Old Sports club of the Third ward,
Tor as many of them as could get up at an
early hour without being dragged out of
bed. bodily,) took the 7:15 train on the c.,
B. s. @. road this morning for Barstow,
near which place grand pigeon shoot for
that our readers may understand the situa-
ton as it is, the rules of the club are given
as follows:
Rules governing the Old Sports associa-
ton, adopted this the 18th day of October,
1882.
Resotoed That all members of the club
who participate shall be governed by the
following rules:
ART /. All expenses incurred shall be
paid by each member who participates,
equally.
ART. 2. Two judges and a referee shall
be appointed before the shooting begins,
and no betting shall be done while the
shoot is On.
ART 3. The rules of the Rock Island
Gun Club, as laid down in their constitution,
shall be and are hereby adopted by the Old
Sports club of the Third ward of the city
of Rock Island,
AS above stated, the ancient r. /. sports,
headed by Alderman Henry, took the early
train this morning for Hampton township,
where two hundred pigeons, more or less,
will be shot at during the day. Arrived
upon the ground, however, the Old Sports
had long faces when they found that in
their haste to catch the train they had for
gotten the rules, but when they saw the
squads that were going to get away from
them, all cried with singular unanimity,
"shoot the rules"
Up to the hour of going to press the
ARGUS has not heard how the shoot is pro-
crossing, but it is safe to say that if they
don't get bird the Old Sports will have a
good time. 1t will be well, however, for
the farmers up that way to drive their cows
over into the next township and get their
respective families down cellar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
way will be transferred at Blue Island

way will be transferred at Blue Island
Junction, twenty miles east of Chicago,
thus avoiding the delay and expense at
tending the transit across the city of Chi
cago. Commodious waiting and refresh
ment rooms have been erected at Blue
Island Junction for the accommodation of
passengers. who will have the option of
transferring there or at Chicago. All bag
gage destined for points on the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railway must be
checked on or via Blue Island Junction.
All freight consigned via Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific railway must be billed
ON Blue Island Junction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
Astonisheti Wan-Cbewa.

The wild Indians description NJ II.
first sight of steamboat used n 10
much quoted how Hobommok (tL 10
deviD came swimming up the river VII, VII
whirlpool fins, and coughed, and bln-l
his nose, and yelled-with a war-wboon
that sent every red man flying to t5Pp
woods. no
The sensation excited in the wild OH
nese by silent and smokeless scrap,,
steamer is described here in an evtrao.
from notes of an Eastern voyage. r.
actual fright was less, though the won.
der was possibly even greater.
AS we moved up the Wan-chew River
crowds of astonished Chinese lined tba
banks to see a vessel sailing head ~
wind and current without any apparont
motive power.
Persons who are familiar with tbo
sight of an ascending balloon. the u"a 0
ders of electricity, or the silent progrol,
of propeller steamer, will have to -
fleet moment before they can apprpci
ate the feeling of alarmed curiosity which
fills the semi-civilized of savage breast
when for the first time impressed br
such apparent miracles.
In the present instance we had orr
sails furled, were steaming with antbra.
cite coal which made no smoke. and
were running through a strong current
and against the wind. There was moth
ing in the world to give ignorant minds
the slightest clue as to how we cot
ahead. They were as much confoupded
as we would have been to see an ox-cart
going up hill by itself
AS we thus assembled the winding
river, the villages along its banks pour.
ed forth their excited inhabitants to wit
ness the strange spectacle, men. wo
men and children hurrying to the wa.
ter's edge, watching our mysteriou,
progress, and then returning slowly 10
their homes, as if they had seen enough
to think about for week.
After we had anchored, they an.
preached us warily in their boats refus-
ingto come alongside, and keepingthe
eyes on our every movement They were
evidently in doubt as to our terrestrial
origin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
SITUATION REVERSED.

A reaction has taken place in the dry
goods trade in this city. Formerly great
many of our people did their trading in
Davenport, but now the order of things has
been reversed as Hoffmaster has numerous
customers from over the river every day,
some of the best trade of Davenport. He
has done an enormous business in the
last year, and the secret of his success lies
in the fact that his prices in dry goods and
carpets are lower than those of any other
house in the three cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
PERSONAL.

Mr. Phil Mitchell has returned from his
GAINESVILLE, Wis, visit
Mrs. H. G. Blackburn is visiting friends
at No. 3,91S Langley avenue, Chicago.
E. p Simmons and John Miller, of Tor
onto, Iowa, were in the city on Thursday.
Mr.. Simon Berkson left town last even
ing for Pittsburg, Pa, for the benefit of his
health.
VIM. Kintzle, of Freeport, was in the
city to day in the interest of the Bartlett
hardware company of that town.
Leon Hurd, of the Rock Island House,
and Thos. Fuller, the widely known con
ductor. will go to Clinton, Iowa, to spend
Sunday and terrify the denizens of that
city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
"Prnuad toa Dot

The ability of the average understand
ing to follow Mr.. Emerson through one
of his lectures, and tell afterwards Whs'
the real gist of it was, suggests compsr-
son with the old lady's accuracy VINO
undertook to repeat a notable reclPsi9o y,
cooking "coon." After minute ue
scription of the method OF dressing 'lS
seasoning, ETC., to make one noun
water, her conclusion was, And tlsn
and then-you bile it or bake It. iol.
eit which," b. P. Shillaber, writing 70
the Hartford (Ct.) Post, tells hows0
mess man reported Emerson.
One of our merchants, very nervous
man, who had directed his mind molg
to the sale of dry goods than intellectlua'
cultivation, had a ticket to hear MT En-
erson given him, which he improVesg:ri
and sat without moving muscle W
the close, apparently delighted. =, 3.
The lecture was upon "Chance, u
which the lecturer took almost no, NJ.
quite, evangelical ground regaralu5
mysterious Providences which cOutT@
human affairs, though not, may De- -
the same terms. .s
Chance, however, as an agent wa. was
at discount, but not an llnPooot,;ob
ity, and full of the beautiful parts VIM p1s
he had comprehended, the dry-.sogSGi;;
man next day was enthusiastic IN L.
explanation. 1bsds
ssWell," said he TO friend, - hSu =
treat last night, let me tell you.
What was it9'' ..,.o, IN
ssOh, Jim Gates gave me a ticAe'
hear Geo. B. Emerson lecture. -,
"You mean Ralph w. Emerson Jul
youP'' ,r-s ran.
eyes, that's what said Twas COP
ital." p.dled
Chance and the way he hanr ,tOTs
it was mastery. His illustrations - ~" the
very fine. For instance, ship on I'D n.
sea with her sails blown away her a ieg
der unshipped, the sea making q oor
breach over her, and arriving IN Pa GJ,1
saved, through it all. 1t was glar Gas
s.Wel, did he show how shS
savedp -. ,twss
ayes, he proved to o dot tha1 bnt
either by Providence or chance,
couldn't exactly make out when
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
Facts in Human Life,

There are three thousand sixtv-four
languages in the world, and its inhabit-
ants profess more than one thousand
religions. The number of men is about
equal to the number of women. The
average of life is about thirty-three
years. One quarter die previous to the
age of seventeen. To every one thou
sand persons only one reaches one hun
dred years of life; to every one hundred
only six reach the age of sixty-five, and
not more than one in five hundred lives
to eighty years of age. There are on
the earth one billion inhabitants; Of
these thirty-three million, thirtv-three
thousand thirty-three die every year.
ninety-one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-four every day, three Thousand
seven hundred and thirty every hour,
and sixty every minute or one every
second. The married are longer lived
than the single, and above all those
who observe sober and industrious
conduct. Tall men live longer than
short ones. Women have more chances
of life in their favor previous to fifty
years of age than men have, but fewer
afterwards. The number of marriages
is in the proportion of seventy-fve to
every one thousand individuals -
Marriages are more frequent after
equinoxes-that is, during the months
of June and December. Those born in
the spring are generally of more robust
constitution than others. Births are more
frequent by night than by day, also
deaths. The number of men capable of
bearing arms is calculated at one-fourth
of the population.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
| Pvthias. She has improved wonderfully

Pythias. She has improved wonderfully
since her last appearance.
The other lesding characters. Dionysiu
by Mr. L. F. Rand, Harmonic by Miss Macy
Davenport and Damocles by M. G. PIT
moni were excellently sustained and each
received the encomiums of an appre.
ciative audience.
Tonight Bulwer's great five act drama
Richelieu, the Cardinal Prince, will be pre-
sented and as Mr.. Warde is said to fairly
rival Lawrence Ban rett in his Interpretation
of this dual character Of politician and
theologian we may with reason look fol
superior work. Seats may be secured al
the Harper House drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
MISSING MAN.

Yesterday Mr.. Fred Krell, secretary OF
the I. o. o. F., received a postal card
bearing the following message:
DEAR SIR AND Bro: VIII you please
look in your city directory for 1882 and
see if the name of Milton B. Salter is in it,
and if not please inquire in the lodge if
any member knows of any person in the
place of that name. Heis my brother and
any one sending information leading to
finding him, will be well rewarded.
FIaternally yours,
NJ. r. SALTER,
Oct. 16, 1882. Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

T. S. Tlmmons returned to the city last
evening.
Several loads of potatoes sold on market
square to-day for fifty cents per bushel.
D. G. Dimock, of Rock Island, was cir
culating around upon our streets to-day.
The foundation for the addition to
Browning s. Euhiken's law effice on Lind
street, was being laid to-day.
The Deere hose Co. are having their
autograph lettered on the front of their
hose house.
Mr.. Alfred Larson, of Cambridge, has
accepted position as local on the Citizen,
and Will commence his labors Immediately.
Mrs Schemmerhorn, of Cordova, is in
the city visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Samuel Rosenfield.
The property owners along the Henry
and Atkinson street sewers are now to pay
only so per cent of the cost Of the same
instead of rs per cent as at first supposed.
Deere & Co. have changed their pay day
from Tuesday to. Wednesday, so as to allow
the paymaster longer to make up his
time"
There is to be meeting of the Old
Soldiers Memorial association at the city
clerks office tomorrow evening.
Miss Orion Dunlap has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to be able to re-
sumo her position as bookkeeper at the
Union Malleable Iron Works.
Miss Rose Mendenhall, of Peoria, gift
ed elocutionist, who short time ago de-
lighted an audience at the hall of the u o.
A. T., society in this city.
Last evening large number of friends
gathered at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Albright, in East Moline, to join
them in the celebration of their fifth mar
riage anniversary. A large number of
useful presents were left by those in at
tendance to remind them of the pleasant
event. During the evening supper wa
served for the benefit of the inner man,
and sociability reigned supreme.
Morris and few of his followers are to
have secret meeting at SINNERS Hall this
evening. None but those with the proper
credentials will be admitted They evil
IDENTIFY realize that something must be
done, and done at once, if they expect to
stand "ghost" of a chance at the coming
election. They are evidently plotting
something new to be sprung upon>the I'M
suspecting voter.
"Hazel Kirke" was presented by the
Madison Square theatre company at Wag-
ner's opera house last evening to large
and fashionable audience, and was one of
the best entertainments the citizens of Mo-
line have witnessed for many day. Each
member of the company seemed especially
adapted to the part he or she took Chas.
w. Couldock played the part of Dunston
Kirke to perfection, as did also Miss Effie
Ellsier as Hazel Kirke." At one time the
audience would be moved to tears by the
touching sight of Hazel driven from home
with fathers cuse. Then they would be
convulsed with laughter by the many funny
sayings of Geo. w. Howard as Pittacus
Green.
4 IA mistakes of Naaao TnuarcolI hao NC
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
ROOTS AND SHOES.

e. Turner, the pioneer boot and shoe
dealer, has just received a fine. stock than
ever of the latest styles in hand sewcd
shoes for both ladies and gentlemen, also
all other grades which are offered to the
public, at very reasonable rates. Call and
see the finest stock of boots and shoes in
the CITY. Oct18 ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
RICHELIEU.

A rare dramatic treat is promised those
who attend the theatre tonight, whens Mr..
Fred Warde will appear in one of his great
masterpieces, Richelieu, the Cardinal
Prince Those who attend will be sur
prised at the revelation of Mr.. Wardes
rare genius
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

A rail for common roads has been IN
troduced in France. 1t is imbedded IN
concrete and is flush at the edges with
the roadway. From the sides it slopes
down to the center, so as to enable the
wheels of vehicles to retain their places
upon it. The estimated cost is about
80 a ward,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
RAILWAY NOTE.

Mr.. s. r. Galloway, general manager of
the Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway
Company, has issued the following circu-
lar: On and after Monday, Oct. Is, pas
senger and freight business exchanged with
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

The finest line of boots and shoes ever
brought to this city, embracing everything
in late styles, and at prices sure to please.
Custom work and repairing done on short
notice. Give us call. Krull & Pfoh.
Oct 17d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE NUMEROUS PREsEN rs

to the happy couple testified to the deep
affection entertained for them by a large
circle of friends. These included a set of
silver knives and forks from Mrs. Ira
Weatherhead; pair vases, Mrs. J. E. Bah
cock; silver cake basket, Mrs. George w.
Henry; pitcher, Ralph Babcock; call bell.
Miss Jennie Mills; two dishes, Mrs. L..
A. Babcock; teapot. D. Weatherhead;
album, Mrs. Bryan; two panel
pictures, Mrs K. Gates; castor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mills; two cups, Mr.. Bryan; one
shawl. Mrs Weatherhead cash, Mr.. Col
grove; bed-spread, Mr.. Shafer; Miltons
Poems, DR.. Mcneil; knife and spoon, Mr..
and Mrs. Neal; par vases, Mrs. Smith; set
glassware, Mr.. Shaffer; table spread, James
Cook; ditto, Miss Lille Cook; ditto, L. d.
Edwards; lamp, Sam Deming.
Mr.. and Mrs Bryan will start to-day for
their future home in Dallas county, Iowa,
followed with hearty God speed from
each of the friends left behind.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
NoTA BENE.

The people of Rock Island and vicinity,
are hereby notified that pure drugs and
chemicals, patent medicines, toilet articles
and druggists suDdries, are sold by John
Bengston cheaper than by any one eIse
Those concerned will please take due no
tlee. Oct. II, diff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
A WELL KNOWN WITS ENDORSEMENT
CHICAGO. Ill. Nav 80. 1881.

CHICAGO, Ill, May 3d. 1881.
III. Ell. WARNER 81 Co.. Ssrs:-For sew
eral years l have been sufferer from kid
ney disease, and never knew what it was
to be free from pain until / used your Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure.
G. FL. HARRIS, Scarf PTetzel."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
HATS AND uNpERWEAR.

If you want to see the finest and largest
stock of hats, underwear aud gents fur
nishing goods generally, call at Liberman's,
the halter octlSd6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

At L. Schauder's, opposite the Rock ISL
and house, fine cold lunch, New York
count oysters, Bohemian and Pilsene
beer, orchestrian music, ETC. Give him
Call. 2-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER

sold at cost at Gary s. Stolting's. one block
south of the Harper House. A large
assortment to select from. Give us a
call Sept22d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
CHILRDEN's CLOAKS.

On the 18th of last June NJ G. Mills
gave an Importation order for a large lot
of children's cloaks, which have arrived
and are being sold rapidly at cost 17-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

lac mistakes of Moses, Ingersoll begins
to find out were trifing affairs compared
to those committed by Dorsey, Brady &
Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
HYMENEAL.

Yesterday afternoon large company OF
relatives ADD acquaiptauces assembled at
the home of Mrs. Ira Weatherhead, in
Hampton township, to witness the marriage
of her daughter, Mrs. Louisa ]. Perry to Mr..
Johu G. Bl gao, of Iowa. The Gel monv was
perfos med soon after O'Clock by Rev. j.
c. Woodruff, of Genesee, after which the
guests sat down to sumptuous wedding
feast
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
MONEY TO LOAN

On good farm lands, at per cent. No
commission. QUINCY Mcneil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
CARPETS.

Tue latest patterns, finest stock and
lowest prices in carpets at G. G. Knells.
Oct1S ct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
HAND sEWED SHOES.

The only place in the city to buy genu-
me hand sewed shoes for ladies and gen.
tlemen is at Carse s. Reticker's. 17-d6t