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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
A Pleasant Affair.

One of the most agreeable occurrences
which has TRANSFERRED for some time was
that which took place last evening, the
originator of the affair being Mr.. H. G.
Mcconnell. who invited number of his
young friends to partake Of an elegant
supper at his expense, at the excellent
restaurant of s. s. Wallace in Moline.
The supper was heartily enjoyed, and
many thanks returned to Mr.. Mcconnell
for his kind generosity. The ride to Mo
line and back was also extremely pleasant
The party was composed of the following
young ladies and gentlemen: Misses Ionic
Denkman, Lizzie and Maggie Weyerhaus-
er, Rhoda and Myra Lee, Mabel Con
nelly, Mamie Davis, Minnie Magill, Grace
Babcock, Francis Cutter and May Bal
ley; Messrs W. H. Marshall, A. H.
Connolly, w. McIntire, H. C. McCon-
nell Fred Denkman, Gray Lee Charles
Truesdale, and Mr. Sperry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
The Glass Workers.

The prospects are very fiattering for a
crowded house on the occasion OF the
glass workers concert which takes place
at Harpcr's theatre on the evening of the
Goth, A great number of tickets are being
sold, and the citizens generally are giving
what support they can to the affair. Mr..
D. Roy Bowlby will furnish one of his
elegant pianos free of charge. Prof.
Stolpe will give two fine selections, and
BIeuers orchestra is down on the pro-
gramme for a like number Miss Jack
son and Mr.. A Corns, of Moline, will
sing duct, and also solo each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Personal Points.

George Speaker, of Pre- empuon, was q
caller at the ARGUS Office today.
Mr. ]. NJ. Christy went to Dcs Moines
last evening.
Mr.. John Whitsitt, of Presumption, was
at the Harper house today.
Mr.. Samuel Heagy, of Hampton, was {
visitor to the city today
Mr.. Charles Hamilton and wife, of St
Louis, were in the city Yesterday, thu
guests of Mr., and Mrs. R. Stockhouse
Mr.. Hamilton is well known here, and al
present holds the important position Of
general superintendent of the St. Louis
& Cairo road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Market Report.

The quotatious'in Chicago today were
as follows December wheat, 9S5; Jan
nary, 998; February, 999; May, 81 O63
December corn, 60; January COG; Febru
AIRY, 605 May, 90 January, oats, 36l
February 364; May, 39s. January pork
$1455; February, $1475; May, $1527
January lard, 5000; February, $9.193
May, $9.594 January ribs, $737; Feb
ruary, $50
Quotations in Chicago yesterday wer'
as follows December wheat, 974 Janu-
AIRY, 9S5; February, 80; May, $1055
December corn, 500 January, 594; Feb
ruary, SO 10; May, 69. December oats
80; January, Boz; February, 363; May
394 December pork, $13.7O; January
Sl4,5O; February, S147e; May, $500
December lard. IS. 80; January, 1896
February, 1910; May, $9.374. Januar,
ribs, $7374; February, $3.50; May, $3.50
Hogs, 26,500, light, $4.65 to $3.50; mixed
$465 to So. 30; neavy, $5.25 to $500
The ruling prices on market square to
day were as follows Potatoes, 27c; oats
80 and 33c; wild hay, S6 and IS; timotb,
hay, SIS and So old corn, sec; new
corn, 35c; soft coal, lie; onions, &c
cord wood 81; straw, So.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Ths Sky at Sunset.

The appearance of the western sky at
sunset ever since Nov. 81 has given rise to
considerable discussion as to the cause of
the phenomenon. The Scientific american
notices Prof Brooks theory that it is
caused by "swarms of meteors" in the
upper sky, which the professor saw while
looking for comet.
Assuming that he really did see an ex-
traordinary swarm of meteors, and remem-
bering that meteors large enough to be
visible without telescopes, and some of
great size and brilliancy, have recently
been unusually numerous. the suggestion
that the red light seen in the sky for seve-
raj evenings past long after sunset may be
caused by reflection from clouds of
meteoric dust in the upper portion of the
atmosphere is not unnatural There are
several reasons for thinking that the
strange light is the result of some such
cause.
In the first place. the phenomenon has
not only been visible over an immense
extent Of territory, but it has lasted seve-
raj days, and has been seen in the east
before sunrise as well as in the west after
sunset. Besides, during this time there
have been considerable atmospheric
changes, especially in respect to temper
AZURE. These remarkable sunset displays
have also been accompanied by notably
hazy appearance of the sky.
1t is well known that the earth is daily
and nightly pelted with millions of mete-
ors, the vast majority of which are almost
instantly consumed by the intense heat
developed as they dash into our atmos
phere. The products of the combustion
of these meteors filter slowly down
through the air, and have been found in
the shape of metallic dust on the snow
fields in the arctic regions, on mountain
peaks in Europe, and in other similar
localities, being recognizable by their
peculial chemical composition. 1t is also
known thatthe solar system abounds with
swarms of meteors revolving around the
sun, and that the earth crosses the paths
of number of these, occasionally en-
countering the swarms themselves. The
vast majority of these meteors are very
small, those that are seen weighing on an
average probably only few grains; and
since the telescope reveals millions which
escape the naked eye, it is reasonable to
conclude that millions more are too small
to be seen even with telescopes mere
meteoric dust. Prof Brooks suggestion
that the earth has encountered cloud of
meteoric dust is not, therefore, without
foundation in probability. If the recent
blazing sunsets have really resulted from
such cause, they are likely to continue
in modified form. for some time, gradu-
ally disappearing as the dust sinks lower
in the atmosphere. Whatever the true
explanation may turn out to be, however,
everybody seems to agree in the opinion
that the red glare in the west during the
last three or four evenings has been one
of the most singular spectacles beheld in
the sky for many years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11

LoKoNI, ARK, O.tohrr 96, 1883-For
the sake of the balance of mankind who
may be suffering, | wish to give you my
experience with one of your Georgia re-
NEEDLES. ! have been afflicted with scrof
ula for more than twelve years-have had
sores on me as large as a mans hand for
that length of time, and last summer was
so bad off that could not wear any cloth
ing. Everybody, including myself had
given me up to die. and said would be a
dead man in three months. | had taken
hundreds of bottles of all kinds of medi-
cines, and had ruined my system with
mercury and potash, when a friend told
me..of the wonderful cures made by Swifts
Specific. got it and began its use, and
soon found it was just what wanted. In
short time it cured me sound and we'll
Thousands of dollars could not buy from
me what Swift's Specific has done for me.
The county officials, and in fact every
body in the county will bear witness to
what have written, for was well known
case, Yours respectfully, R. L. HIeH,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
The Danites.

Charles B. Palmer's original and only
Danitcs company arrived in the city today,
and will give one of their fine entertain
ments at IIarper's theatre this evening.
1t is a charming domestic play, founded
on incidents of western life, illustrating
the trials and prosecutions of the early
settlers of the far west by the Mormon
saints, and full of startling and amusing
situations. The first scene is at the foot
of the Sierra mountaius.i in early morning.
Scene second the ''Howling Wilderness. "
Third, Heat of the Sierras. Fourth, San
dys Cabin. The fifth and last scene is
the Golden Gulch and Bill Piper's cabin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
"Esmeralaa.'

The celebrated Madison Square Com
pany will appear at Harper's theatre to-
morrow evening, in the above drama, and
the excellence of the company, together
with the fame of the authors, Mrs. Bur
nett and w Fl. Gillette, should insure a
crowded house. The Chicago Inter Ocean
has this to say;
The story is fascinating. 1t is like a
mosaic. 1t exquisitely blends the greatest
contrast of social and life phases. In the
relation there are no incongruiues, no
clumsy patchwork, nor strained conditions
though the types are not as closely color
ed, shaded and graded in the play, as
though they were given the touches of
delightful description that so great a
charm of Mrs. Burnett's writing, they are
given all possible relief and perspective
of tone, which, by the capable company,
is very pleasingly defined. Ebert Rogers
is drawn in the happiest vein Of that pc
culiar power of invention which makes
| the quaint types that live in the works of
Mrs. Burnett so interesting. Esmeralda
| 10 q " pc VI bAdG luut uutRS
the girl only when some great event or
calamity arouses the strong character that
lies unknown beneath the trusting, con-
fiding spirit of dependence to an exercise
of its will. Dave, the other conspicuous
type, ISIS character shown in the rough
with all the attributes of nobility, having
courage, but modest, uneducated, but
learned in the school of right and high
moral principle; as hardy as a mountainer
but as sensitive as woman. Though
there is some propinquity between these
characters as thus described, they are
nevertheless so varied that each constitutes
distinct and thoroughly interesting
story. They are quite out of the conven
tional, and stand so boldly contrasted
against the characters with which they
yet harmonic, one can but feel the force
as well as perceive the excellence of the
creations and admire them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Barn Burned,

There was a fire in South Rock Island
between and 2 O'Clock last evening,
which resulted in the destruction OF the
barn of Mr.. ]. Schenk Besides the loss
of the barn, ten hogs, thirty chickens and
about five tons of hay were consumed in
the flames. Mr.. Schenk estimates his loss
at between $3.50 and $780,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
New Holiday Goods,

B. Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 20 per cent below former prices, moi
does he intend to retire from business,
but he is selling at very low figures. His
stock is all new and embraces all the late
novelties in holiday goods, Christmas
trees and trimmings. Call and get prices
before buying elsewhere. Goods deliv-
cred to any part of the city dino.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
The DAILY ARGUS.
Tuesday December IL, 1888.
Pay Up.

City Clerk Koehler is sending notices
through the mail today to all delinquent
water renters, informing them that if their
rent is not paid Immediately their water
supply will be cut off. Consumers had
better heed this warning, and save the
expense of having water turned on again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
HARD COAL MARKET.

The bestls the cheapest Ihave larg,
stock, best quality of all grades and sizei
of all rail coal Also blacksmith coal
coke and charcoal Office at E. ID. Fol
SONS -four and feed store No. / ,706 Thru
avenue Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
1apER CENT nISCOuNr on DINNER SETS

May Brothers offer the above discount
for this week only. Now is the time to
buy your dinner sets. Come early and re-
ceiYe your bargains
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
HIRn eniE MARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered. Brooktield (fol
grates) $500. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nellsYille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11

To enable the public to make useful
holiday presents G. A. Doellinger offers
to sell Parlor sets, Chamber sets and every.
thing suitable for present, at from 10
to 90 per cent lower than his already low
prices Call and convince yourself. g..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Notice no MATER OoNSrMERs

The water works will be shut down
from 8 o'clock this evening until mid
night, to make the inlet pipe connection.
j. H.. KERR, Supt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the Office o.
Port Byron Lime association, 2017 Sec
ond avenue, for prices on the best hare
coal in the city. Nut and No. 4 1856
Der ton,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
NEW FRAMES

Rasmussen, the photographer, invites
attention to his stock of fine frames fol
holiday trade. His assortment is the
finest in this vicinity, and it is the only
stock of pure gold leaf frames in the city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
LEHIGH HARD COAL.

J. s. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash.at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
Choice Pork

Spare ribs, tenderloins, sausage meat
pigs feet and leaf lard. at j. s. GilmOre's
packing house. lift
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11

If you suffer with Sick Headache, Con
stipation, Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
tacks, Emory's Little Cathartic Pills will
relieve you.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11

Mr.. John Bundy, Galatia, H., says: 81
used Browns Iron Bitters for general de
bility and found relief"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
The County Building
TRANSFERS ,


10 David Bendle to Elizabeth No.
macks, blocks rs and "a, Illinois City,
5000.
Andrew Peterson to Adam Hofstetter,
lot 4, Prudens' addition to Rapids City
81.
F. WeyerhRuser and c. A. Denkman
to John Alderman nj lot 7, block 80,
Chicago or lower addition to Rock Is,
land, $1,000.
Ann Johnston to James F. Johnston
lot II and pit lot 10, block 2, Reynolds
81.
Heirs of Miles L. Drury to Electa J.
and H. B. McCabe, tract in 1G, 5, W,
is acres, 81.
II. F. Schneider to Fredaricka TrOs.
tel, 1-5 pit lot 5, block 8, Spenser &
Carse's addition to Rock Island, $475.
Theodore Block to Randolph Knoch
lot 8, block SO, Chicago or lower add
ton to Rock Island, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-11
PROBATE.

10-Estate of Frederick Shrom de-
ceased. Proof of death. viii admitted
to probate. Letters testamentary granted
to Susan Shrom, bond waived by will. Ira
Crawford, Orrin Skinner and P. G. Palm.
quist appointed appraisers.
11-Etate of John Shay, deceased
Appraisement and specific allowance to
minor filed and approved. Leave given
administrator to sell fat hogs at private
sale
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
SPAIN.

MADRID, Jan. 23.-The cabinet decided
to reduce the expenditures of the govern
ment in order to effect an equilibrium in
the present budget.
A letter from Manila, states, that dis
ease, not contagious, has broken out in the
Philippine islands, but that all who are
attacked with it succumb in few hours.
A detachment of Spanish troops has oc-
cupied the coast of Tavitavi off Borneo.
LONDON. Jan. 23.-The Times denies the
accuracy of the report of the financial
statement of Camacho, late Spanish
finance minister, on leaving Office, that che
left in the treasury 90,0OO,OOO piasters, of
which 100000 was required to pay Jan
uary coupons, and 100000 for quarterly
payment on account of the sinking fund,
and that there was 100000 in bonds at
4 per cent. interest in the hands of the
government" What he actually said was
that the cash in the Central
provincial treasures and bank of Spain,
and in the hands of financial commissions
in Paris and London was Go, 100000. There
was also in the bank of Spain reserve to
account of coupons due in January of
e2,005,000, and reserve for short bonds
of e8S0,00O. The treasury had also in
hand 100000 of per cent. bonds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
AUST RALIA.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., Dec. 2S.-The transit
of Venus was a failure owing to the
weather. The British party in Queensland
was equally unsuccessful.
The wheat crops being reaped are un-
usually heavy and of good quality. There
is a great scarcity of farm hands even at
high wages.
The steamer New England, in Clarence
river struck a bar on the 23th. A heevy
sea washed over her and she became
total wreck part of the crew managed
to reach the shore in boats.
Others were left clinging to the wreck and
washed off, Of ffty-three persons on
board, sixteen were drowned.
The Queensland government has contract
ed with'a syndicate for the construction of
aEtrans-continental railway from Charles
vile to Point Parker, to be finished in
seven and one-half years under land
grant of 10000 to 10000 acres per mile.
MELBOURNE, Dec. 28.-A railway coils
ion at Hawthorne caused injuries to 100.
Only one died. The station master was
arrested for manslaughter through care
lessness.
By disaster on the 18th of December,
in an Australian gold mine at Creswick,
through flood breaking into old workings
where forty-one miners were working,
fourteen escaped after two days strenuous
efforts. Five more were rescued alive, and
twenty-five were found dead.
The ship Lady Joselyn leaves Wellington
next month with a cargo of meat for
London.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
IOFFCIAL PUBLICATIONS
Vacation Of Part Of Warren Street and
ShGrburlG Avenue.
CITY CLERK's OFFICE, !
ST.. PAUL, MINI, Jan. 4, 1883. !

Whereas, petition has been filed in this Office,
as provided by law, by order of the Common
Council of the City of st. Paul, asking for the
vacation of Warren street, from Valley street to
Jackson street, and Sherburne avenue, from
Jackson street to the east line of Ashton street;
and
Whereas, the petitioners state that they are a
majority of the owners of property on the line
of the proposed vacation, and that the object
and reason for such vacation is that that part of
said streets as now laid out arc practically i'm
passable, and to make them passable wonld
greatly damage the property on the line of said
streets and destroy the fine prospect from that
part of the city; that'if such vacation should
be made as asked for the petitioners will deed
other property to change the line of said streets,
and make them passable, etc., free of all ex-
pense to the city.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given tina
said petition will be heard and considered b
the Common Council of the City of st. Paul, or
a committee to be appointed by them, on Tues
day, the Goth day of February, A. d. 1883, at
7:30 o'clock p. m, at the Council Chamber in
the City Hall.
By order of Common Council,
THOS. A. PRENDERGAST,
an 5-tue&sat-4w City Clerk.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
MEXICO.

MEXICO, Jan. 23.-Dispatches from
Tampico state that there was terrific
storm there Saturday, and the German
bark Meta put to sea for safety. Yester-
day the bodies of two of her crew were
washed ashore. The vessel is supposed to
have been lost.
The Pueblo observatory observed a new
comet near Jupiter on Sunday about GAO
p. m.
The government has authorized the Ma
tional Construction company to open to
the public the newly completed line from
Toluca to Maravado. The length of the
new section is ninety-four miles.
The Mexican Mercantile bank has held
its first animal meeting, declaring divi
dend of per cent. on paid up capital in
addition to the per cent. declared last
| fall. The bank has been in operation
nine months. The profit for the perioi
was $4,000; circulation, $3,900,000. The
transactions in exchange amounted to 81,
100000.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
Yesterdays Weather.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-The weather as yet
shows no signs of moderating. The tenn
perature at o'clock was 20 degrees below
zero. The area of cold seems to have its
center over Lake Michigan. Its western
edge rests on the Missouri river and its
northern boundary is unknown. Through
out this region the temperature has for
two days been of extraordinary severity,
the thermometer ranging from 10 at Chi
cago to 60 below zero, the latter at
Winnipeg last night. No loss of life from
freezing is reported, but great suffering is
experienced by those necessarily exposed.
The railroad embargois general, trains are
running hours behind the schedule time.
dispatch at o'clock this morning from
points in the western extremity of the cold
belt indicate rising temperature ac-
companied by snow.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 23.-The temperature
touched the lowest point, 5 below zero, dur
ing the night, and is now slowly modera-
ting.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Weather bright but
very cold. Thermometer at zero. Re-
ports from various places in Long Island
say the mercury is 2 to below zero. The
bay is frozen over, and teams are crossing.
MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Jan. 23.-S1nce Fri
day of last week the mercury has not been
above zero, ranging at night from 20 to
26 below, and during the day from to II
below. At noon to-day it was 10 below,
but no wind or signs of moderating.
ADAMS, n. Y, Jan. 23.-The severest
storm which has visited this territory fol
years prevailed since Saturday night. Il
is still showing furiously. The highway
and railroads are abandoned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24
FOREIGN NOTES.
FRANCE.

PARIS, JAM 23.-Ex-Empress Eugeni
announces that she ignores the republic
and comes to Paris to display sympath,
with Prince jerome. Her presence is {
topic almost as exciting as the arrest OIL
| the prince. It is said she was cognizant
of the manifesto. Esr adherents claim
her presence means demonstra-
ton in behalf Of the name
of the family of Napoleon,
PARIS Jan. 23.-Theres was kind of
panic ca the bourse yesterday. The
events following Prince fepo Icons man
ifesto, the restleasness in tbs de puties, the
uncertainty of the fate Of go yerAment
bills, newspaper denunciations, disturbed
the public mind and creased disauiet
among the propertied class. Holders of
rents and other securities haFe thrown
them ON the market for fear revolutionary
measures may depreciate them. President
Grevy seems to have been affected by tina
scare. A guard has been stationed at
the garden entrance of the Ely3eez their
muskets loaded with. bail cartridge
subscription has been opened in be-
half of the families. of the condemned an
archists.
PARIS, Jan. -Gustave Dore, the ia
nous French painter and designer, is
dead
At the cabinet council it is reported the
of the cabinet rendered their
None of the ministers at
tended the bureau of the deputies to day |
The result of the election of the bureau
of the chamber of deputies for members
of the committee for bills dealing with
the pretenders to the throne is four in
favor of the government bills, with certain
six in favor of Floquets bill, and
one in favor of Ballue's. Eighty votes
we're given for members favoring the
governments bills, and 40 for those fav-
oring the bills of Floquet.
The report of a ministerial crisis is not
confirmed. The ministers decided at the ,
council to-day that at to-morrow's sitting
Of the committee elected to-day, they |
would explain their policy in regard to
pretenders.
1t is said ex-Empress Eugenie declares
the object of her visit is to mark her SYM
pathy with Prince Napoleon, and appro-
val of his manifesto as a real expression of
Napoleonlc principles. This, it is observed, ,
IS considered rather doubtful, owing to the \
veil known GOODNESS between the ex-em-
press and the prince.
Returns of the French vintage for 1882 \
show decrease of 3,225,00 hectolitres as
lectolitres as compared with the average
If the last ten years.
Ex-Empress Eugene received a number
If friends to-day, and entertained the
Princess Mathilde. c