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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
River Riplets

The St. Paul Pioneer Press says;
A steady improvement in the stage of
water, due to heavy rains on the upper
waters of the Mississippi, has made lum
bering an easier matter than during the
preceding weeks. There has been an in
creased production of lumber the past
week in consequence. The rise is little
short of foot, and has been steady up to
yesterday, when slight fallwas reported.
The West side mills have been run pretty
steadily, and the East side water mills
more than during the previous week. The
Plymouth mill on the West side has
been shut down for two or three days
for want of logs, and the supply at the
mills has not been over large. Logs are
being turned out faster than during last
month, however. Boommaster johnson
believes that he will have all the logs in
the boom distributed by December /, and
if this should be so, and the season a late
one and advantageous for saving, the
mills are likely to be without stock. The
logs might be procured from the Loom
creek side boom if the season promises to
be favorable for their disposition by the
mills. The saw mill owners are generally
anxious to run as long as possible. The
market remains reasonably good. The
shipments during the past week have been
1893 cars and the receipts 81 cars. The
were somewhat better than last
week. A good local trade is also doing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
The Death Roll.

Mrs. Bridget Nolan, residing on Third
avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets. died of asthma yesterday after
noon at four o'clock. She was widow
aged IS years. The funeral occurs
tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock
The remains of the late Miss Susan
Kinner, who died in Chicago last Friday,
arrived in Rock Island Tuesday morning,
and were taken to theresidence of her sis
ter, Mrs. s. B. Hendron, at the corner OF
Tenth street and Fifth avenue. The
funeral occurred in the afternoon.
The funeral of the late Miss Minnie
Cowden. will occur from her fathers
residence on Twentieth street tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock Dr.J s. McCord
will arrive in the city to conduct the
services, it being the request of DIR.
Cowden that he should officiate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Resting Easy.

Mr. Ed. Normoyle, of Rural. who was
so seriously injured yesterday, in a run
away, was reported getting along
nicely today by his physicians. After he
had been given opiates yesterday he was
taken to the residence of his sister, Mrs
O'Brien, where an examination of his
injuries was made by Drs Carter and
Eyster. 1t was found that the pelvi'
had been fractured, which will necessi-
tate his lying still for several months
He was also badly bruised in severa
places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
The River Commission.

The United States steamer J. H. Park,
went down the river the other day and we
understand that its crew will be trans
ferred to the Gen Barnard, which will
arrive here on Friday. for the purpose of
taking the Mississippi River Commission
through to New Orleans. If it is true
that the commission are coming to Rock
Island before they start on their trip OF
inspection down the river, committee OF
citizens should make it their duty to show
the body the disgraceful condition of Oul
harbor, and make demand for some i'm
provements. The sand bar must 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
An Appropriate Present.

Mrs. G. A. Rose, teacher of the Bible
class at the Broadway church, was most
agreeably surprised on Sunday morning
last by being presented with two elegantly
bound volumes of the Life of Christ -
Mr.. VIII McIntire made neat little pres
entation speech in behalf of the class The
gift is evidence of the high esteem in
which Mrs. Rose is held by her scholars
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
New Book.

Cops United States Salary List and
Civil Service Rules, is book Just recently
issued, which contains 100 pages of solid
information. 1t is prepared by Henry N.
Copp, lawyer of Washington, D. c.
All the government salaries are given from
President Arthur's $4,000 to postmas-
tiers with $500, officials of the Treasury,
Interior, War and Navy Departments.
Custom Houses, post offices, and fully
10000 federal offices arranged by States
and Territories, Specimen examination
questions for admittance to the Civil
Service throughout the country are added
The price of the book is only 80 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24

Mr.. A. F. Hoobler, our harness maker
appears TO be doing good business; any
way he and his workmen are kept busy
Mrs. Wellever has returned from Aims
worth, Iowa, where she has been visiting
relatives for the past three weeks. She
looks as though her visit had agreed with
her
Miss Emma and Eta Allen, of New
Boston, are visiting at their Uncle's, J..
M. Dunn.
Mr. ], L. Cooper is visiting friends in
Sterling and Rock Falls.
Mr.. Frank Grace and family, of Rock
Island, are visiting at Mr.. NJ. D. Dunn
bells.
DR.. Fred White, of Moline, was a guest
at M. D.Dnmbells over Sunday.
"SNYDER. 5"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Market Review.

Following are the quotations in Chica-
go today: November wheat Oh; De
cember 93f; January, 94B. Nov embel
corn 46s; December, 454; year, Asa
November oats 274; May, 2Ss. Novem-
Der pork $1045; December $40 924
November lard $7.25;' January, $3.50
Yesterdays quotations were as follows
November wheat, 91s; December 934
January. 944, November corn, 46g; De
cember, Asst; May, 48l. November oats
2Ss. November, pork. 5000; December
$40. so; January, S1OS74 October lard
$795; November, 81. 32; January, $7.35.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Sentenced

In the county court on Tuesday, the
following persons plead guilty, and the
cases were disposed of as follows; Morris
Cary, for stealing bride from Alderman
Gray, WAS fined s and sentenced to 30
days in the county jail. John Ward,
George Smith and Owen Ragen were each
fined $25 and costs for an assault com.
mitted at the house of Mrs. Schantz. In
default of payment they were committed
TO Jail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
DRY TETTER.

For years was afflicted with Dry Tet
ter of the most obstinate type. Was treat
ed by many of the best physicians; took
quantities of mercury, potash and arsenic
which, instead of curing the letter, Grip
pied me up with mineral poison and
rheumatism. The letter continued to
grow worse, and the itching almost made
me crazy. In this condition was induced
to take Swift's Specific, and the result
was astonishing as it was gratifying. In
a few months the letter was entirely well
the Mercural poisoning all out of my
system, and | was well man-and the
only to Swift's Specific. All like sufferers
should take it, JAMES DUNNING,
Louisville, XIV.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Notice to water Consumers

The committee on water works will
meet on Saturday, October 9th, at Z p
m, in the city council room. for the pur
pose of revising the water rates of CON
sumers as lately assessed and published
and to lay the same before the city
council in its next regular monthly meet
ing for adoption.
By order Of the waterworks committee
ROBERT KoEHLER,
City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Came Back.

James Gardner. who was taken to.
Muscatine on the charge of seducing a
dusky damsel of that place, returned
home last night. reporting that he
had been acquitted, and that no wit
nesses appeared against him. He says
some one has concocted vile scheme to
blemish his pure character
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
A NEW LEAGUE.
Why Should He Walk.

The Washington correspondent of the
St. Louis Post Dispatch finds fault with
Frank Hatton because he does not per-
init the postofiee department horses to
stand in their stalls until their legs swell as
thick as the bundles of testimony in the
star route trials.
This is what he says:
The post master general is something
of walker, and may often be seen am
bling back and forth between his home
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
The County Building.

24-Estate of George M. Woodward,
deceased. Inventory appraisement and
award TO minors filed and approved
LICENSED To WED.
23-James Hasson and Lizzie Hoon
South Moline.
Henry Wichman and Mary D. Adrnin,
Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Complaint.

We hear some complaint by citizens in
the amount charged them for water rent.
As before stated in the ARGUS, the water
committee will shortly hold meeting for
the purpose of investigating all grievances
that may be made to them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
HARD coal MARKET

The best is the cheapest. l have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal
coke and charcoal Office at E. d. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No /, 706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1856
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Wednesday October "a, 1888.
Electric Light.

Mr.. Ben Harper is talking of using the
electric light in his popular hotel He
evidently intends to keep up with the
times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the Office of
Port Byron Lime association, 2017 Sec
ond avenue, for prices on the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and No. $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
HARD coal MARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500
range, nut and No A, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield (foI
grates) 5000. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
LEHIGH HARD COAL.

J. S. Wyle 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, 1883-10-24
Base Ball.

The game of ball between the Stars. of
this city. and the Dubuque club, is thus
commented on by the Herald. of that city
The very chilly condition of the atmos-
phere on Sunday afternoon did not pre-
vent an audience of over 1 200 people from
witnessing one of the best played games
ever witnessed in this city With over
coats buttoned to the chin the crowd sat
on the cold seats huddled together like
sardines in box. A goodly number
from Davenport and Rock Island came up
with the Stars, and returned home with
their favoTites behind the clouds. Hod-
nett and Sullivan, OF the st. Louis nine,
were to have played with. Dubuques, but
did not arrive in the city, and it is just as
well, inasmuch as our boys played an ex
cellent game from first to last. Up to
the ninth inning the score stood to
in favor of the home team. when the Wis
itors made four runs and the local
club one. making the game tie. In the
tenth inning Quinn brought home the
winning run, the score standing seven to
six in favor of the Dubuques. Morgan
pitched magnificent game while Burns
did clever work behind the bat. Keyes,
Lear, Brown and Lotus made several
fine hits, while Taylor, at his old posi-
ton in centre field. secured several
difficult fiys. The Stars are one of the
best mines in the northwest, and besides
being clever ball-players they are genu-
inc gentlemen.
The account seems to be a very faiI
statement of the game, although the
reporter failed to mention the manner in
which the Dubuques broke their word,
and "sneaked" out of second game with
the Stars. The Dubuque club have little
cause for exulting over their victory, ant
on the other hand should feel heartily
ashamed of their conduct,
NEW LEAGUE.
Secretary John E. Fleming, of the
Rock Island Base Ball association, re-
ceived letter today from Mr.. Charles
Overocker, of Quincy. The gentleman
has been in correspondence with persons
interested in the subject of organizing a
league, in Kansas City, St. Joe, Leaven-
worth, Atchison, Topeka, Hannibal, and
Keokuk. He says there will be a conven.
ton held about the 18TH of next month
and he desires that delegate be present
from Rock Island. 1t is the intention t.
have twelve cities join the league
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24

Why suffer with Malaria YEmory's Stan;
dard Cure Pills are infallsble, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable. % cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
Tailors Wanted.

Three or four first class coat makers
wanted by F. C. Hoppe, at P A.
Blooms. Prices greatly reduced on over
coats and suits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24

Emory's Little Cathartic Pills are suffl-
GENTLY powerful for the most robust, yet
the safest for children and weak consti-
tutions.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24
OFFICIALS.

A number of prominent officials of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road were
in the city last night in special car
They left this morning, without making
known the cause of their visit other than
they were out on an inspecting tour. The
party was composed of the following
named gentlemen: s. E. GRANGE, division
superintendent; General Superintendent
Stone, c. W. Rhodes, VIM. Forsyth. s. L
Charles, W. d. Sanborn and A. Forsyth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-24

Robt. Krause, 1875 and 1877 East End
street, Davenport, is headquarters for
Scotch wool underwear, Merino shirts and
drawers in every grade and size at lower
prices than such goods can be bought
elsewhere, also gloves, fine shirts, collars
and hosiery in endless variety, wholesale
and retail. 10 dot
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17
New 0rtcan. ,ioiasses

The genuine article Of New Orleans
Molasses, for sale in cans. at
n3 BAsyIsTER 4 WRTHERLY'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

The detectives are again telling the
story Of the revival that occurred in
the Jail at Hartford, Conn. The prison
ers held their religious meetings in a
room given them for that purpose. The
zeal ran especially to music, and the
songs were of the shouting kind.
Great progress was made, and an abund-
ant harvest seemed certain; but it acci-
dentally was discovered that the sick
absentees were busily saving the bars
in another cell.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17
THE SILVER STATE.
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING SUNDAYS
EXCEPTED By
j. j. EIELGI * CO.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS:
One copy, one year, by mail ............Ss 90.
One copy, six months, by mail. .......... 90
One copy, three months, by mail. ....... 90.
Delivered by Carrier. 25 Gents Der week,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

RATES OF ADVERTISING:
One Square Qo iines) trst insertion. ....sZ 90
zach subsequent insertion, per square. %
A liberal reduction TO regular advertisers.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17
"HT ~ WE'LL"

Twas even, and the curtains had been drawn
Within the shadowy room where one dim lamp
Sent forth its feeble rays Alone there sat
One In deep thought, whose head, with flowing
locks,
Was leaning on his resting arm. His eyes
Were closed; but on the lashes trembled teart.
Open, upon his lap, letter lay
A long, long letter, frausht with earnest words,
Words long expected-words that to his heart
A sudden BADNESS sent. And could II be
That they had come at last! Before him rose
The past, with all its happiness and Joy;
And had II gone to never more returni
Twas even 30. But still the memory
OF all that bright and sunny past remaiice.
And life could claim one time to look back to,
with feelings sweet and tender. Long he sat
And pondered Ger and DER those written worcs,
Then rose, and bravery murmured: "It is well !"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

EaiIes' tlais --latest styles.
The latest styles Of Ladies' Hats, and
really elegant, have IIst been received
by T.. REINiARr l. Co. sl6
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17
20 Whom IL May Concern.

Having sod my interest Ia the Lumber and
Livery Business in wisnemaccs, ani desiring
20 settle mp my Affairs IS quickly - possible
aii persons hayiu-, claims against me are re-
,ucsted to Prese1t the sane, and all those
knowing themselves to he indebted 70 me are
requested to settle their accounts. b soon as
possible.
Cunningham Brothers art authorized to act
AZ NV agents, and will settle all bills againS'
me on presentation, and receipt for all money =
due me. FRANK NAIlAMORE
winnemueca, April 80, 1888. Il
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

n. LEVY & Co. are agents for Dani
ana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

DAMIAsA makes the old young and
the weak strong and healthy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

A G. rs:
C. W. CRANE, 3l8 Pine street and 10 Leides
dorff street, Room 80, San Francisco.
W CAswELL, Sacramento, California.
B. F. RILEY is authorized TO collect and re
ceipt for subscriptions to the SILVER STA1E in
Paradise Valley.
r Youxs IL authorized TO collect and
receipt for subscriptions 20 the SILVER STATE at
Zig Meadows.
A. GiSrz j. authorized to collect and receipt
for subscriptions 70 the SILVER STATE in Spring
City.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17

N. Levy Co. are agents for Dami.
ana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-12-17
ElinA.s Reer.

On your way to the c. P. r. r.
Depot, call at Gus KRESKEL's place
and try his Jake Kline's Carson Beer.
It is the best in the land. soft.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-04
Household Hints.

A neat lambrequin for the mantel Of common
inches deep; fringe the edge to the depth of two
whore tho fringing ceases with thread Of the same
color, embroider in one color little figures which
may consist Of PUSHES and leaves alone If
tbs crash It is very simple matter to outline
them; II not, they may be stamped on the crash
itself or on paper, over which you may work it
A pretty way to vary tho tides made Of seine
tMine Is to crochet chain Of about one hundred
stitches, then 60 across 1t with nine closely
stitches, and then with . space Of equal
width OF open work, and so on, forming q solid
square and one Of open work. The three chains
between the blocks should have fifteen stitches
In two, and fourteen in the middle chain. the upper
chain to be caught to the center of the others.
Tides made in this way pretty when lined with
blue or cardinal sesia, and are particularly adapted
to tho backs of rattan or willow chairs.
Il you are 80 fortunate as to have velvet or even
satin-lined cases for teaspoons and forks, do not
read this: To protect the silver in common use
from scratching, take strip of the heaviest canton
flannel: have 1t wide enough SO that, after laying
the forks or spoons 1t. the cloth can be folded
over them; stitch band of the flannel to the upper
part OF 1t aud fasten, leaving spaces or loops
through which to pass the silver.
Hard.boiIed eggs are good food for canaries, but
tho shells should not be put in the cage as there is
danger Of the female birds learning to eat the
shells Of thei: own eggs. Cayenne pepper is sort
Of tonic for canares; it is a good plan to keep q
red pepper pod in the cage and let them help them
selves to it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-04
England's Latest Grab.

The latest grab Of Great Britain, in the guiss
of annexation, is the island Of Papua, or New
Guinea A commissioner has been sent to that
island from Australia to take possession Of it
as a dependency of Queensland By this action
Of the colonial authorities one OF the largest
islands in the world, with On area Of something
less than 800, 900 square miles, will be incor-
porated with the British possessions. Papua,
or New Guinea-the largest island in the world,
with the exception Of Australis, and possibly
Borneo-is included IN the Ansralasian divis-
ion Of Ocesnica, and lies directly east Of th9
Indian Archipelago and north Of Australia,
from which 1t is separated by the Torres
straits. It's about 500 miles long. and its
maximum breadth is 400 miles. Its estimated
area is from 100000 to 100000 square
miles. The island is less Known to civilized
man than any other region Of equal extent
in the world, for no European had
been able until recently to advance more than
few miles into the interior 1t is irregular in
outline AID is deeply indented by several large
bays. 1t is mountainous, is subject to hot,
damp climate, aud is clothed with a luxuriantly
rich forest vegetation throughout its known
extent The fora resembles that of Borneo.
OF the natural history of the island little is
known, except what relates to its fauna. OF
seventeen Papuan mammals, all are marsu-
piais except three, Of which two are bats and
one species Of pig The birds are said to be
more numerous aud more beautiful than those
Of any other island. Among thee are eleven
species of birds Of paradise, of which eight are
found nowhere else. There are known
to be si1ty-three different forms
of reptiles and batrachlans on the
island. and the number Of beautiful
iusects is large No correct estimate Of the
number Of inhabitants can be made. They be-
long to the typical Papuau race aud have .
facial expression not unlike that Of Europe
ans. The fertile valleys Of the souths estern
part of the island are well Gu tivated by the
natives, who excel there as agrlculturlsts. The
villages there are singularly neat, in strong
contrast with those TO the northwest, which
are built on poles Papua was discovered
early in the sixteenth century by tue Portu-
guese, and since 1928 the Dutch have had
trading stations at various points. The area
winch has been under Dutch control COM
prised about 20, 900 square miles, with pop
ulation of about 200, 900, but the Netherlands
have clximed nearly half the island. Dorcy,
small village in the northern pa t OF the island,
is one of the principal Dutch sta ions visited
by European and Mohammelon traders, chiefly
for birds OF paradise, tripany, W Id nutmegs
and tortoise shell. Near by are missionary
nnsts