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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
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The terrible stories told in to-days AR
GUS respecting the havoc brought, by the
Ohio river, should be needed in time by
the people living and doing business along
the Mississippi. AT present should the rain
and thaw continue, there is no prospective
danger save from an ice gorge, when the
inevitable breakup shall come. No danger
did we say? That seems to be the popu-
lar impression and that with no gorge
there will be no overflow and consequent
loss of property. But let US see if this be
correct. From Mr. Fred Weyerheuser we
learn that in the pine country the snow is
from three and half tofour feet in depth,
and packed qnite solidly at that, and in
this fact Sensible people discern possible
source of great danger. Should the warm
weather continue, melting this vast body
of snow rapidly and consequently swelling
the innumerable Wisconsin and Mime
sofa tributaries of the Mississippi
to an almost unprecedented volume, great
destFpctioRqof property, probably loss of
life, Also would be entaile upon almost
every city along its banks from La Crosse
to New Orleans. 1t can now be readily
seen how important the work of protect
ing our water works building from des-
truction really is. The plans for insuring
it against being destroyed were not entered
upon minute too early, and it is hoped
the work will be completed in time to be of
avail
In all this the ARGUS would not be con-
sidered mere alarmist, but the touching
story of disaster and death from the banks |
Of the Ohio should be generally needed |
We may not have repetition of those |
sad occurrences here. God grant that we /
nay not, but at the same time il were
wisdom to prepare for the worst In any
vent the loss here would probably be
confined to the destruction of property
'ut even this may be, perhaps. to great
sxtent, averted by taking time by the fore
ock. In this we are again forcibly re
minded of the propriety of locking the
,arn door before the horse is gone
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14

the business year ending June 30, 1882,
the actual shipments from our Pacific
coast by the way of Cape Horn, as re
ported by the boards of trade on that side,
amounted to 1,750,000 tons. All that
carriage.
WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE CANAL
had there been one. Moderate toll charges
upon that tonnage would have paid all the
operating expenses and government rate OF
interest upon the cost of the work. The
Nicaragua route is practicable for sailing
vessels. Lieutenant Collins, very able
naval officer, who had the entire records OF
photographic office at his command, found
that voyages for sailing vessels between
Brito and San Francisco would be twenty
three days, and in fourteen days less lime
than voyages from Panama to San Fran
cisco. The probable time for voyages of
sailers between San Francisco and Europ-
can points would be sixty days. The aver
age via Cape Horu exceed 40 days.
Hence, the saving would be eighty days.
The time for steamers would depend on
steaming qualities. At the moderate rate
of $50 miles per day the time would be
twenty light to thirty days"
ANOTHER QUESTION.
Here the general was asked: Were the
Panama canal built what would be the
reliance then for the Nicaragua canal2"
He replied: "I'he distance between
ports of the North Atlantic and of the
North Pacific, including all Central Amer
lea, is about 900 miles less by way of Mic
aragua than by Panama, hence all the bus
mess between them would naturally seek
the Nicaragua canal in preference. The
Panama Canal, in a competition, could
only rely on the trade of the west coast of
of which hII1i IL iS ac
timated that about 1000 tons would be
likely to seek a canal. Consequently there
would be 3,500,00 to 10000 600 tons of
carriage taking the nearer northern route,
and moderate tolls on sHch route would |
give ample returns upon the investment |
The Nicaragua canal proper will be fifty
three miles long.
THERE WILL BE NO SILT,
as the water used throughout will be |
drawn from the lake, and is not only pure, |
bnt is excellent drinking water. The canal, /
except where at the sea level, will be above /
the country drainage, and will be unaffect-
ed by silt. The water supply will be SUI
perabundant, so that all machinery about
the locks can be worked by hydraulic /
power, as can any amount of manufactur-
ing machinery. Taking the Suez CANA
expenditures as basis for /
estimates, ana allowing SSo,UVO adltlonaI
for each canal lock, the expenditure for |
the Nicaragua canal would be 1896, 600
yearly The expenses, derived from a
with those of two ship canals
in this country having locks, and one in
Holland, the yearly amount would be
1904, 900. From such data it appears
safe to assume that TIE yearly expenses of
the canal will hardly exceed $4,000 and
would not exceed the ratio to the gross
amount of tolls received actually expert
enced in the SueZ canal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
w. C. 7 q.

& the regular monthly meeting of the
w. c. T. U. Thursday afternoon. larger
vious meetings Although the Union is
in favor of prohibition and working for
that end, it was thought wise to take some
stepsto cut down if possible the number
of saloons. tits generally believed that an
increase of lice nse would have this much
desired effect and the ladies viii solicit
signatures to a petition which will be
forwarded to the legislature, asking them
to raise the license throughout the state.
After a very pleasant and enthusiastic
meeting they adjourned for one month,
when it is hoped there will be many ad-
ditions to the society. %ss*
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
TIE NICARAGUA CANAL.

New York, Feb. 13.-The Nicaragua
ship-canal bill, now before congress. as
recently amended, is a simple act of in
corporation, except that it retains the
features of political control contained in
the original, while committing the govern
ment to no guarantee and no responsibility
for the construction of the work or for the
future business of the canal A reporter
of the Herald had conversation recently
with Gen. Grant concerning his views as
to the present and future prospects of the
canal enterprise. When asked what ad.
vantages and inducements are there now
for investors, the General said: During
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
LOCAL MARKET REPORT.

Since the thaw began few. farmers
have been courageous enough to bring in
their potatoes and these sell rapidly
at the annexed quotations. A few loads
of hay. oats. corn, and hogs made their ap-
pearance today and with few exceptions,
buyers were on hand. Ruling quotations are
as follows: Oats. SO cents bushel; corn,
48(950; prairie hay, $1o@$13 ton;
timothy $1s(0S14; slough, $79$9; pota-
toes, 75(060 cents bushel; coal. HOB;
wood, oak, $500; hickory, $3.50 cord;
hogs live, Sc. 750S6.e5 dressed. SO 75@
S725
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14

The oldest merchant tailoring establish
His motto is good goods at reasonable
prices. When you are in need of a fine
fitting suit do not forget TO call on him;
look at his fine display of suitings, get his
prices and you will become convinced that
it is the best and cheapest place in the city
to order your new suit. Read his adver
tisement in another column
Letters patent having been issued on the
9th inst, to Messrs. Hanson and Appel
quist on their model pillow, those gentlemen
are beseiged daily by letters from patent
men. who being favorabiy impressed with
the plow. are anxious to obtain the right
OF sale, etc. The patentees. however, will
have plow constructed and will give it a
fair and thorough trial in the spring before
putting it uyon the market. In this they
are wise, as they may see a chance to i'm
prove it in some manner
Several of our city teachers have hit
upon novel and inexpensive mode of
gratifying their pupils who have the valen-
tine mania. Each teacher provided box
early this morning, into which valentines
might be dropped minus postage. At the
close of the school this afternoon thVhoxes
will be opened, and the tender(?) missives
distributed among those to whom nd
dressed.
Established As years ago and one of the
land marks of this city is the Pioneer
boot and shoe house of E. Turner Com
mencing on small scale he has by close
application to business built up an excel
lent trade. His motto is first class goods
at reasonable prices. He has anything
you can ask for in the line of foot wear
Mr.. Turner is assisted in his business by
his son Chas. e Turner who is thoroughly
posted IN the business. When you are in
need of foot wear of any description. give
them a call. Read theirad vertisement in
another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
EEaLIoEEcE SOMEWHERE.

There is one thing apparent and that is,
there is not enough pains taken in the care
of cur variolofd patients. Where the neg
ligence rests it is not for us to say but If the
disease does not spread it will be matter
of luck more than due precaution. Last
evening curing the hard rain four of the
now convalescent varioloid patients were
down to the postoffice. having stolen out of
the pesthonse unobserved, in the clothing
worn by them during their recent sickness,
and right tut of the house where there are
several patients just down with the dis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
A NEW INVENTION.

J. w. Bartlett superintendent at the NJ
line plcw company's shop has invep,o,
what is known as "a dipping tank" and +,
is great improvement on the old vov
used both at this and other shops. II is ~,
invention for painting wheels and not o,lr
gives them better covering. but also
better finish than painting with brush +,
the latter way two boys used to prime an,
wheels per day while now 500 are done +,
the same length of time. 1t is located in bs
third story of the new building, the DOVE,
being furnished from below, the machine
which is run by two boys is operated by
lever, the wheel being lowered and raised
from the tank in which ii revoves, giving
the wheel a thorough covering after which
while yet in motion one boy by placing
his foot on the treadle raises the wheel
which is removed by the Others all the work
incidental to the painting being done BY
power. The invention was only put in.
operation yesterday and works like q
charm. A patent has been applied for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14

ease. After they got their mail they 70
turned to the pesthouse. Nov All fl.
exposure which our people have to sum.
to is through mIsmanagement somewbor.
Those confined at the pesthouse CONNIE.
also of scarcity of beiclothes and fl.
necessaries of life, and threaten fo ocle,.
out if not better attended to. Now A,
they are compelled to remain there uou
should at least receive proper care. So,
eral quarantined inmates of the American
House were out until midnight last nigh,
circulating around among our people. win
a new case at the house. If the dso..,
does not spread it will be miraculous
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
FRED FIsK's CAPERs.
Both Seduction and Robbery Laid a. his Door go
A Badly Wanted Young Man.

AS has been known by only a few Fred
Fisk suddenly disappeared a couple Of
weeks ago, and under decidedly suspicion,
circumstances. but not until to-day was
anotherlcrime laid at his door. As stated
above only few of our citizens knew the
cause of the young mans Disappearance
1t was at the time quite generally under
stood that young and rather pre- possessing
servant girl formerly employed by the
young mans uncle was in condition
soon 10 become a mother, and that's he ac-
cused him with the paternity of the of.
spring. But as the officers were after the
young rascal, and feared that publicity
would give him warning the ARGUS re.
Trained from publishing the matter The
young lady claims that under the usual
promise of marriage she relinquished that
which is a scarcity in the land-virtue and
honor, and when she was about to compel
him to redeem his promise, he resorts to
that which is quite usual flight But
as he is Low wanted for an
other offense, that of robbery. IT
is quite probable that he will be appre-
hended. Several weeks ago Charles
Anderburg, now quarantined boarder at
the American House. after returning from
ride with rig belonging to A. p Fisk
the young mans father, he lacked just one
dollar of enough to pay for the same and
left his OvercOat, which was a good one.
together with a watch and one or two
other articles, at the barn as security. but
when he desired to redeem them last even
ing they were gone, and as those at the
barn had not seen them for some time and
could not account for their disappearance
Fred Fisk was accused by the loser Of
the watch and garments of the thoft and
the matter was placed in the marshals
hands. As the young man is highly con-
nected here, socially, we are panied to
make these announcements which duty
compels US to do, but while the young
man has not borne an enviable reputation
in the past, yet the above will be received
as unexpected news by all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
A SURPRISE PARTY DECLARED OFF

A party of "Old married people of this
city have had under consideration for
some time the ACCESSIBILITY of taking
grand sleighride tonight out to Charley
Kites, about mile southwest of Milan,
but ''Old Probs' inetrfered and in view of
the rainstorm and gradual extinction of
snow in the highways. it has been deemed
about correct to declare the contempla-
ted sleghride 'sof" for the time being. at
least
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
PERSONA.
Downie.

Says the Freeport Bulletin: Charles
Cross. the well-known and popular c. NJ.
d ST. Z. conductor, was sick abed from
Thursday until Sunday last. caused by a
severe cold which turned 10 fever A
Bulletin representative learning of his i'll
ness, visited him on Sunday afternoon and
was pleased TO find him much better and
sitting up. He hopes to be able to take
his run on the road in few days" We
are glad, here in Rock Island, to know
that Richard, or Charley, will soon be him.
self again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

G A Kundle. Newton;- NJ McEnery.
Osborn; Ell Brown, O E Eakvall. Chica-
go; w Boyles, A e Larson, Moline: J
Bremen. Hubbell, Neb; Ii Battle, Berlin,
Wis; Amos Mitchell and wife, Portland.
III; g Riley, Milwaukee; I'll w Cross, St
Louis; L Marshall, st Louis; p Mussier.
st Louis; f e Clar New York; John
Beck. Oxfordville, Wis; Sarah Merrill,
ReIOif
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
Nothing Gould be Stronger.
400 PAPIN STREET,
ST.. LOUIS, Mo, Jan. %, 1873

Ell. LII. WARNER & Co.: ssrs-I have
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my childhood. 1t would be impossible for
me to describe how much I have suffered.
Your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has done,
me more good than the combined skill of
all the physicians / have ever tried during
nay entire life. CAROLINE F. FLEMING.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14

TACKLE an obstinate cough or cold with
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute,
The weak, worn nd dyspeptic should
take Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic No otler.
OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
TAX coLLEcroR,s NOTICE

Major Frazer Wilson, town collector is
now ready TO receive the taxes for 1882
Office under the Harper House, in Western
Union telegraph Office. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-14
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

E. L. EASTMAN. Reporter
Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03
GENERAL NOTES.

The maxim that "there is room at the top ="
lie not so encouraging it once was Tor tne reason
the road to the top is more crowded and ess easy than
10 used to be but the ministerial avenue 10 toe dec
table table land is thought offer more elbowroom tnan
any other The Boston Congrega0Haiist states That
careful inquiry recently made hns twenty-five OF the
leading aud commanding pulpts OF our denomina-
ton in New-England vacant and inquirng for pas ors
and In most of these Instances 1t must be believed Lna
eIse5
An anxious Englishman lately suggested IN
published letter that the pantomines which generally
occupy the London stag at this season were most likely
to stimulate the imatvr faculty Of children in an alarm
ing manner an he drew a vivid picture OF thrilling
tricks performed with disastrous consequences
Notwithstanding this gloomy prophecy the only accident
thus far recorded Defel not spectator but performer
n lew nights ago at the Plymouth Theatre In scene
entitled Cairo iee the camel before the proper
time from desert In which it supposed 10 be rest
Ing aud then suddenly upon its kee Actors
sco1eshiGeTs and spenumer res rusDel upon tesIage
and endeavored To remove the beast but IN VAN uht
finally a rope passed around Its body and 10 was
pu ed away by IN united eff OF the entire company.
The keeper was thought to be fatally Injured
Having received many inquiries about the
results OF woman suffrage In Wyoming tho Editor Of
The Laramie Sentinel them all at in an In
teresg editorial article in his paper At the outset he
states q ract, what Is probably not generally known
that the law comforting political rights upon women
which was passed 1869 and has been in operation
since va freak OF the legislators, WHO
thought it would immortaize them aud advertise the
territory. They bulced better than they knew"
Amo the results OF the measure, according to The
Sentinel these smaller percentage OF women
than OF men stay away from the polls; they are less
persistent than he men, but when elected
20 office they have In every done their duty sas-
factorily they accorded entire liberty OF action
frequently wife votes in opposition to her husband
and IT has happened that wives have worked and
voted for ticket when eir husbands we're c1ndi'
dates other; but The Sentinel never known
or heard All instance Of domestic infelcy growing
out o a difference IN political vie between husband
ami wife ;" on election day polls which formerly
revised edition OF Denny brook Fair as orderly
the churches exercise their political nights
without q sign Of decentralization, and their votes and IN
uence have doubled the power OF he better clement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03
THE TARIFF BILL

1t is very close shaving but the iaith OF
those who have chung to the hope that this
Congress might yet give MS readjustment
and reduction of the tariff in accordance with
Protectionist principles, and an abolition OF
all war taxes save those on whiskey and
tobacco seems at the last moment, likely to
be indicated. Unless the factions opposition
of Free Trade Democrats should prevent, we
shall set both to-day.
1t is impossible to speak positively OF the
bill reported from the Conference Committee
on the scrappy details furnished by tel
egraph. But the committee seems to have
made its changes largely in the direc-
ton of conformity to the Tariff Commits
sion's bill, and to that extent we have
little doubt of their wisdom. 1t is reasonably
safe to believe that III this bill, If it should
become law, we shall have a lower, better
adjusted and more harmonious tariff. than we
have had for years-yet one rigidly maintain
ing the American system under which our
manufactures have attained their marvellous
development.
With reformed tariff, the abolition of war
taxes and the Civil Service Reform bill, this
Congress will at last have served the people
better than even its friends hoped; and we
shall be ready to go to the country next fall
on ita record,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03
PROPOSED CHARTER LEGISLATION.

How TO secure efficient local government fol-
this city is difficult problem. Those persons
who have given 1t the most study, and who
have no personal or political ends to serve, do
not always agree az 10 the legislation needed.
Uoon one question, however, there is among
them no difference of opinion; and that is in
regard to giving the Aldermen a share ia the APP
pointing power. When that point is reached, the
self see king politicians and the disnterested ie-
formers always part company. The politicians
concede the need of reform. but they pretend to
believe that it can be brought about by permit
ting the Aldermen to retain their power Of veto
over the Mayors appointments. There can be
no satisfactory reform Under such circum-
stances.
If the Aldermen were abolished altogether it
would he a gain to the city Their legislative
functions are chiefly used now in behalf Of corr
poratIons and individuals seeking free Use of
the streets. In one year recently the Aldermen
passed 1 ,I30 resolutions altogether, of which
$50 granted privileges in the streets and on the
sidewalks for showcases meat-racks, etc. III
their power over the patronage were taken
away, and their pay reduced, bad men would
no longer be 80 ANXIOUS TO get elected Alder
mrn. Can any one tell why an Alderman, who
devotes two or three hours week ID the legti-
mate duties of his office, should receive salary
$500 greater than that paid member of the
Legislature The Aldermen have no power
over the taxes or city expenditures; no
authority TO open new streets no COM
mand over the city property and no. right of
control over any other city officer. Can any
person then tell what duties they now perform
which could not better be performed by the
Mayor and the heads OF the city departments
1t may be regarded as settled by the opinion Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-03
norERNoR cLLVKLAADs VETO.

Governor Cleveland vetoes the Five Cent Fare
bill. The message containing his reasons Tor so
doing il straightforward aud fOrciOle, ana We
believe will be pronounced sound by most OF
tlose who have been strenuous in .heir de-
mands for a reduction of iaics on the elevated
roads. His objections to the measure are OF a
serious nature. lie argues that to snher II 10
h.co,,e n law would mean the impairment of
the obligation Of a contract, involving breach
NJ faith and a betrayal OF confidence by the
State.
THE TRIBUNE Of yesterday alluded to the
fact that the bill had been passed practically
without being considered, and suggested That II
WAS eminently desirable that the Legislature
should be given further opportunity To look
into it, The opportunity is now offered, ana II
after being improved the veto DOES not COM
mend itself to the judgment OF the members,
they can of course override it. But We do not
apprehend that any attempt will be made to
revive the bill. Mr.. Roosevelt, Of this city, one
of the most influential members OF the House,
whose probity is as generally recognized az his
ability. doubtless voiced the sentiment OF many
like himself who supported the bill, when after
the veto was read yesterday he confessed with
Characterlatlc hlhnnheAs th"O no """ WV" "
il in answer to n popular clamor and against his
best Judgment, and that he now thought that 1t
should not become IA law.
Popular clamor passed the bill. And che rail-
roads perhaps have to thank themselves for be-
ing responsible for much of its volume. Tho
widespread impression that they took large
practical interest in politics last fall engendered
much of it. Every man that believed they
ought to be "punished" Tor mixing railroading
and campaigning-and there were many OF these
backed the bill and iercely demanded its pas
sage. And acting with this angry element were
certain yindictve newspapers which, with vol
uble yltuperation OF the railroads. joined in
the same demand. But Governor Cleveland
did not have respect to popular clamor. lie
had respect to the mandates OF the law.