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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18

ing be an hotel, are incomplete. The ele-
vator, like a great chimney, sends the
flames directfo the roof. and quick work
can alone save the guests.
Fire escapes are prepared, but the diff
Guilty is that the scores and hundreds
in a hotel are unconscious of any danger.
especially those in the upper stories, until
all below them is a sea of flames and the
house full of smoke. Many of them, con-
fused and suffocating, blinded with smoke.
cannot find the means of safety, even
though they lie within few feet of them.
What is demanded is some arrangement
which at the first alarm of fire viii awaken
every guest and employe of the house, w 1ile
at the same time the elevator should be
closed at every story at night. with drop
floor AS to the second it is
easily arranged The first is also within
must do the work Let every hotel be
provided with battery, with wires run
ming to every room, and there attached
to bell sufficiently large to awaken any
sleeper.
At the first alarm, let the clerk, or some
other whose duty it is, run to the main
battery and make connections. In an in
slant the whole building is ringing with
the fire alarm. Guests are at once aroused
and seeking for mears of escape. Now
why is not such plan feasible? 1t is so,
and it is criminal for our public houses
TO be fire traps to the extent that they are.
telieve that such an arrangement would
have saved two-thirds. at least, of those
lost in Milwaukee.
/ am not an inventor, but having
watched the progress of electrical science,
am sure that already enough is known
about it 10 meet every requirement of this
plan.
REMARKS.
The suggestion of the Inter Ocean cor
respecting electric communi-
cation between the ho:el office and each
room was substantially embodied in a
paragraph on the same subject in Tuesdays
ARGUS. Fortunately Rock Island hotel
guests are not apprehensive of any elevator
f1ue or chimney business and if upon the
breaking out of fire in any hotel an alarm
can be sounded from the Office not life
would be necessarily imperiled for
tune awaits the man who can utilize the
hotel annucniator. room wires and electric
battery in sending a fire alarm to the
of every room. There's
millions in it" and it certainly seems
practicable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
TIME CHANGES.

The C. B. s. c. road will make a num-
Der of changes in the running of its pas
senger trains next Sunday. The train
which leaves Chicago at present at 8:25
o'clock in the morning and runs as far as
Galesburg. will, after that day, run as
far as Burlington. arriving there at 5
o'clock In the afternoon. Returning, the
train win leave Burlington at 1920 in the
morning, arriving in Chicago at 7:10 in the
evening. On the Iowa division a new
train viii be put on to run from Burling
ton to Creston, leaving at 1890 in the
afternoon and arriving at Creston at $50
in the evening. Returning, this train will
leave Creston at e 80 in the morning. ar
irving at Burlington at $50 in the after
noon. TIE train will make direct con-
nections with the trains from Indianapolis,
Peoria. and Galesburg.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18

the Peoria papers fire such cartridges as
the following: 1.-THE Wabash is still spoil
ing for fight. and still keeps up its $3 10
rate to Chicago The Rock Island and
90" say they will pay no attention to such
an insignificant cut, and if the Wabash
desires low it viii have to cut deeper
than so cents The gauntlet
thrown down.-by the Wabash does not
seem to excite the Rock Island and the
90" The Wabash seems to be spelling
for fight, and is cutting rates right and
left, right under the "Q.s" nose. How
long things will remain tranquil is not
known"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
RELIEF MEETING.
known

1t is To be hoped that our citizens gen
orally will bear in mind the meeting to be
held this evening in Turner Hall for
the purpose of devising ways and
means for the relief of the immense num-
Der of German people in the Rhine and
Neckar valleys who have been literally
drowned out by the sudden, unexampled
and unlocked for rising of those streams.
1t were bad enough To be overwhelmed by
such a catastrophe in the spring or early
fall but when we consider that the disas
trous effects of this particular overflow are
being experienced by those poor German
people in mid winter the situation becomes
particularly distressing Help is needed
at once, and we are glad to know that
throughout Christendom systematic relief
measures have been already insti
tuted In London, for instance,
the German people who have
adopted that city as their home have rails
ed and forwarded to Germany the munifl
cent sum of "a. 900 and in other cities,
both at home and abroad the people from
cover the Rhine ar bestirring them
selves
1t must not be understood, however. that
none but Germans are expected to attend
to-night's meeting. People of all other
natlonalities. willing to lend the helping
hand in succoring the needy are invited to
be present and contribute, by their atten
dance at least, toward the success of the
meeting. Addresses may be expected
from DIR. Truesdale, Capt. j. J. Parks,
Rev. C. A. Mennicke, Messrs ]. L. Haas,
Joseph Rosenfield and others. Captain
John Peetz, cashier of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank, has kindly consented to take
care of all contributions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
QUITE A SCARE.

On Tuesday last stranger made his APP
pearance in the city bakery of Mr.. John
Aster, in Seventeenth street, and solicited
work. Having no money with which to
purchase a nights lodging Mr.. Aster gave
him two shillings and directed him to the
Union House The next morning the man
was on hand early for work, and was as
signed a job. When Mr. Aster arrived and
had made an examination OF the cash
drawer in the safe he missed the sum OF
$42, and the new man was put under close
surveillance immediately. When the
bookkeeper reached the office, however.
he remembered having cashed check for
the amount missing, whereupon Mr.. Aster
breathed more freely, and the new baker
got his shortening in yesterday where it
would do the most good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
PERSONAL.

After several days illness, Mr.. J. T.
Dixon is able to be about again.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
H Fibey. Aberdeen. Oak; ] w Failey,
Indianapolis; E S Chopper and lady Ham
let; II Waugh ST Louis: A Devers,
Wausau, Wisconsin; J c Johnston Milan;
E Fl Johnston, Port Byron; e j Dawes,
Moline; - Fisher. st Louis; J c. W Ly
man, - Paul; John Schafer Jr, Port By
ron; + S Rishel Cambridge; Thos Fuller,
Milwaukee,; Winter, Sterling: J J Wall
Muscatine; c II Miller, Quincy; 4 De
Wolf. wife and sister, Des Moines; r w
Linehan; F Dopkins Milwaukee; w D
Holsapple LIE Claire; VIM II Moore. Gill
Mass; G FL Sheridan. NJ r Corya, St Louis;
G Northrup Kewanee; G B Campbell Chi
cago; J X Cooke, City, Julian w Corner,
Floris, Iowa; A NJ Carpenter and Geo. r
Carpenter, Fulton; Isaac Kelly, Walnut:
A F Barber. Thos. Marshall and W I'll
Cross, St Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
FIRE ESCAPE SUGGESTIONS.

TO the kditor of the ARGUS:
In view of the fact that the terrible hotel
fire on the 10th inst. continues to be the
staple of conversation. leading naturally
to all manner of suggestion respecting the
avoidance of like calamities in the fu-
ture, trust that you will be able to find
space in the ARGUS for the following from
an Inter Ocean correspondent:
The great fire at Milwaukee brings us
again face to face with the fact that our
present methods of escape from a large
burning building, especially if that build
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
border is the inscription freedom,
Friendship, Charity"

border is the inscription Freedom,
Friendship, Charity"
After recovering himself, in a measure,
Alderman Henry responded thus
Grand Sachem and Brothers: ! scarce
ly know how to voice my feelings toni ght
in acknowledgement of this beautiful. gift.
While in the past / may have tried to do
my duty in the station to which | was call
ed am fully conscious of my own de-
fects and shortcomings in such station; CON
scious of errors both of omission and com
mission, but you have generously ignored
errors and have seen fit to present me
with the most beautiful and expressive
token of your friendship and regard con-
ceivable. In thus accepting it you do not
need my assurance that the personal re-
gard which inspired itspurchase is cordially
and fully reciprocated and that / hope in
the future as in the past to be worthy OF the
good will and fraternal regard of every
member of this order. | thank you, gentle
men one and all, for this elegant present.
After Alderman Henry's pleasant adj
dress of acknowledgment he invited all
present down stairs TO a banquet at the
Tivoli, which proved to be one of the
finest hastily gotten up spreads ever sur
rounded in Rock Island. In the banquit
room. amid the choicest of eatables drink
abIes and smokables the time was most
pleasantly spent till l O'Clock this morn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18

clock, Fred Lumbert; sconce and capdl.
stick, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Knight; coFs.
set, Josie Hill, Gin; berry dish. Mr.. ana
Mrs. T. s. Hines; elegant volume a.
Moore's poems, Flora Tinsmore
elegant folio volume of American poetry
and art, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Walker; hama
embroidered frnit napkin, Mrs A. Copsts.
stable; brio brio coffee pot, Miss McKio-
nell; case of silver teaspoons, Mrs S. ]
Wilder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18

Headquarters, one door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
MIR. j 4. Bullen, the bridge contractor
Is expected in the city tomorrow
Geo. w. Vinton was in the city last even
ing.
The c. r. |. & p. train from the west
was two hours late this morning
Judge j. M. Gould left to day for St
Louis.
A. L. Carson eft last evening for Chi
cago on business connected with the Mo-
line pillow company.
Last evening there was a party at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs Dan w. Gould,
it being their goth marriage anniversary.
Chaplin Wheelock, Jf, writes from Rome
that he has arrived at that place and is
waiting for visit to the Pope; he has let
tiers of introduction
Miss Minnie Berg finding herself in an
interesting condition consulted a physician
yesterday and he advised her to get out a
warrant for the arrest of the author of
her ruin, who is more other than Louis
Peterson. She did so, but the latter com
promised the matter by marrying the girl,
who is quite prepossessing and 81 years
old. Mr.. Peterson being 25. They were
married by Squire Mapes at 8 o'clock on
Wednesday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
HYMENEAL.
1ous sons.

On Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock &C.
| CURED the marriage of Miss Nora, daugh
| ter of Alderman and Mrs. H. H. Hill and
Mr.. VIM. Humbert of Helena, Montana.
| The Rev. A. B. Allen of Rock Island
officiating. The guests mum bered between
60 and 20 including quite number from
abroad. After the ceremony. which oc-
CURED at the residence of the brides
parents, all were invited to partake of a
| sumptuous repast, prepared by s. s. Wal
lace. The bride was attired in white bro
caded satin and ottoman silk trimmed in
lace, which had been used at her mothers
wedding 25 years previous. There was
also train, long tulle veil, and orna-
mentations of lilies and orange flowers.
The parlors had been especially arranged
for the occasion and presented an elegant
and tasteful appearance. The bride and
groom stood during the performance of
the ceremony under a canopy of greenery
and flowers. There was also between the
two parlors beautiful floral monogram
with two capital HIS intelw woven therein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humbert left on a late train
last evening for the east, and will visit
while gone several Eastern cities. stopping
in Moline about April 1st on their way to
Helena, Montana, their future home, where
the husband is engaged in the clothing
business. They take with them the best
wishes of the entire community, where the
BRIDE was quite favorite, being an &C
complished young lady and highly esteemed
by all who came in contact with her, and
while she will be missed by all, yet what
Moline loses Helena gains, and the ARGUS
extends its best wishes.
The list of preasants, which is quite for
midable and also elegant, is as follows:
Seven cases Of solid silver ware with pearl
handles from F. Hauser. uncle of the
bride, also $50 check from same party;
diamond ear rings from groom's father,
Mr.. E. G. Humbert; diamond pin from
brother of groom, John Humbert; seal skin
sacque from the groom; fur lined circular
from Geo. II. Hill, CINCINNATI set of Jew
elry, pearl handled embroidered fan and
check for $50 from Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Boyd; lunch cloth and napkins, lace pillow
shams, gravy ladle, jelly spoon aud sugar
tongs from May, Tom and Dick Hill: Jewel
case and large and small spoons from
Grandma Hauser; photograph album from |
DIR. and Mrs. p. L. HcKinnie; silver
butter knives. Miss Anna Kinrutt; pearl |
handled silver knives, r. NJ Wilcox; |
silver pie knife. Mr. and Mrs Barbour;
sugar spoon and case, Mr. and Mrs c. M. |
Hill; toilet set, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Deere; |
large PLAGUE, Mrs. E. v. Cherry; gold |
tooth pick and pencil, Mr.. Frank Noges,
Nasha, N. H.; towels and table cloth, Mrs. |
Hunnewell; Chstelaine watch, Geo. III. |
Hill, Helena, Mon. T.; berry spoon and
sugar sitter. also table spoons, sugar spoon
and case from unnamed parties at Helena:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
DEATH OF SQUIRE BUTTON.

Too late to more than make brief men
ton of the fact comes the report this after
noon of the death of another Rock Island
county pioneer, Timothy Dutton, of Edg
ington, who died this morning at his home
in Edgington at an advanced age. 1t is
understood that in accordance with the
terms of the will his body will be taken to
Massachusetts for interment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18

Oysters and CLAIMS on the half shell, or
served in any style desired, on short no
tice, at o. F. Soper's. No. 100 Eighteenth
treet. Give me trial nov-3-tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
HARD COAL

HARD COAL.
For genuine Lehigh coal see the Port
Byron Lime association. o26tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
DELEGATES IN PORK.

Pork tender loin, spare rib pigs feet anC
leaf lard, at Gilmore's pork house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT.

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT.
Public Notice is hereby given that Richard Cramp-
ton, of the city of Rock Island. Illinois, has made
general assignment of all his property for the ben.
eft Of his creditors 10 the undersigned. assignee
and all creditors of said Richard Champion are here
by notified TO present their claims, under oath or
affirmation, to the undersigned within three months
from this date.
Dated January sth, 1888
- JAMES W. BETTY
ian-S-d6w Assignee Of Richard Crampton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
hlLIEI DEPARTMENT..

e L. EASTMAN, Reporter
Headquarters, door West of Reimer's
Cigar Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-18
FOR SALE.

A good Business Location, for sale at a bargain
House of Eleven rooms, four lots, stable for eigh
horses and ice house, containing 20 tolls OF ice fo
particulars call at ARGUS office. jsn-ll In
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23
Our Sentiments Exactly.

The LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT, conced
ed to be one of the staunchest as we'll
as most influential papers in the State
has this to say, and we endorse every
word of it:
"There are necessarily methods that
belong to politics as profession which
are proper and legitimate. If the peo-
pie have a full and legitimate oppnrtu
nifty to express their voice fairly, we
shall yield to their verdict whatever it
may be. If means are employed to
stifle the public voice or thwart the
public choice ace 'car upon such means. :"
This kind Of doctrine the Clarion
has preached for four years. we rec
ognized the fact that brute force is OPP
posed to Democratic principles and we
detest any thing that is undemocratic
in politics. That element in the Dem
ocratic party who resort to foul means
"to thwart the public voice" we have
termed moss back Bourbons who want
and care for nothing but the emolu-
ments of Office. 1t is pleasure to re-
fleet that we have strenuously and
opposed such politicians
ever since We have known anything
about politics. We therefore feel
proud to see such level headed ionr-
nails as the Alexandria DEMOCRAT com.
Ing to our aid in the stubborn Fl ght
which we have and which we purpose
still to make upon "trieksters and
ringsters." The sentiments which this
paper uttered and the arguments
which we used year ago are now be-
ing re-echoed all over Louisiana, and
The next election is going to be con-
dncted by the people not by the poll
flcians. The DEMOCRAT and the Cla-
ron are Democrats Morehouse ella.
rion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

contrary. Art. 107 of the Constitution
gives him a right to fix his terms of
Court, until provided for by law. Act
No. of 1880 provinces the manner
in which the Judges shall fix their
their terms. No where does the law
authorize them to fix a term Of
Court to day and alter it tomorrow.
nor by emphatic and even directed
argument could it he contended that
The judges have the power to change
the regular terms of the District
Courts in the State of Louisiana.
"What is passed today is precedeHt
tomorrow" Truly yours,
BLACKSTONE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23
4 Strong Endorsement Of Newspaper
Advertising.

AT a Convention of the Stove manufac-
turers, held at Detroit, Mich, the Presi-
dent said IF we would make the best
possible use of our money we should pat
ronize ably conducted and responsible
newspapers. The newspaper is immeasu-
rabiy the best medium open to our trade
the most liberal and expert advertisers
testify to it's value and in the employment
of its columns we would find a means of
escape from wasteful, uudignifed and in
effeative methods"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

As an evidence that Mississippi
negroes are not taking much interest
in public matters, it is related by the
West Point Progress that out of one
hundred near that place, who were
questioned, not one could tell who is
President of the United States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

A DOUBLE DUcK.-A colored WON
an brought to our Office on yesterda,
a curious lusus nature in the shane O.
small duckling having four webbed
perfectly formed feet and four wings
1t seems to have been an effort on the
part of Nature to reproduce in the
fowl kingdom that singular junction
that made the Siamese twins so ia
nous. In every other respect the lit.
tie duck seems to have been perfectly
formed and was evidently Matched
alive, though it is now "a dead duck
as it lies before US.
Poor little duck Thy abundant
locomotive powers proEed thy ending,
and thou art dead, like many an am
bilious human being, from the weight
of the wealth that made thee famous !!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23
WHO SHALL BE OUR GOVERNOR 2

| This question is now agitating the
public mind and we consider very pro-
perlv 80. The elections are four years
apart and it is all important that a
suitable selection should be made.
Much depends upon the choice of our
next Governor. If a proper person is
chosen he will be afforded an oppor-
tunity of making lasting fame for
himself. lie will have to restore pub
lie confidence, vanquish and destroy
ring rule and machine politics and re-
store the ante 5eIIum status of honesty,
probity and ability. We do not now
propose to name the man who is to do
all this, but we shall name some of the
qualifications which he must possess.
He must above all else be Y man
who is free from the suspicion of any
connection with the rings which have
been running things in this State for
four years. He must have a clear re-
cord and spotless reputation. He
should be a man with large acquain.
lance with public affairs, or he will be
at the mercy of the Inscriptions poll
ticians. He should know their meth
DDS so as to be able to defeat and not
be the dupe of their plans. He must
be man Of positive convictions and
possess the courage to carry them out
in spite of all opposition. He should
be finn but not pig headed. He should
belong to the school of patriots and
yet should know that selfish politi-
clans have selfish purposes to subserve.
With the Governor to be chosen the
State should be first and individually
second
There are men of these requirements
in this State. The trouble is going to
be to find the right one, to concentrate
on him and nominate and elect him in
spite of the rings and ringsters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

-THg Democratic tariff may b,
accurately defined as follows: A tar
i'd for revenue, limited to the neces
sary expenditures of the Govern
ment, and adjusted with a view to
equality in the public burdens, and
with incidental protection and en-
couragement Of home productive in
dnstry and labor, it can be done
without producing monopo!ies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

we congratulate Bro. Bentley
on the neat typographical appearance
of his Chief, made 30 by the recen,
purchase of new outfit for that
paper, which in our opinion is the
best country weekly in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

The Southern Waterman, Clinton
La, hoists for 1884, the followin.
State ticket:
For Governor-Francis T. Nichols
Honest and Tried, Scared and Bat
tered
For Lieutenant Governor Bulov
w. Marstnn, The Game Cock of Con
shatta, always GATED and heeled TO,
thieving Mnnnpol,es,
For Secretary of State Judge JOHN
W. Addison, of Tangipahoa, good
soldier, upright Judge, and an old
pine knot.
For Attorney General Thomas Bar.
ton Lyons, of East Feliciana. learned
IN the law, clean in private and politi.
cal life. '' po''''-
For Treasurer-Jndge John c, Mon
cure. of Caddo, robbed iu 1872 hy Kel.
iogg,s frauds, he embodies the spirit nj
retributive justice. "
For Anditor-E. w. Robertson the
LOTTERY Smasher," and ever faithful
servant of the people.
For Superintendent Public Educa.
tlon-Thomas 0. Benton, of Ouachits
distinguished as lawyer, Educator and
Graduate of West Point.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

TENNESSEE has very properly
passed law furnishing by public
whipping any man convicted of beat
Ing his wife, The whipping is to
take place in front of the courthouse
ana the number of stripes to be laid
on the bare back of the convicted Of
fender will be assessed by the iurv
which tries the case.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

-THE sulIivan-Mtchell prize
fight which occurred near New York
on Monday, was, witnessed by fully
ten thousand persons. After the
third round, in all of which Sullivan
was victorious. the police in,erferred
and the crowd and bruisers dispers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-05-23

W. acknowledge the receipt Of
the first number of The B'ographer, ,
published at % Park Row, l,,ew
York, N. Y. 1t is monthly maya
zine containing sixty four pages. l,
is illustrated, and the May number
contains sketches of thirty-four emf.
nent persons, selected as subjects
because of a present public interest
felt ia them.
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1T is said that Mr.. TiIden and
his friends were not able to. buy the
New York World, although they
would have paid much larger price
than Mr.. Pulitzer offered for it..