The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-25


Mr.. G. Il. Stoddard wishes 1t stated
that both the Moline and Milan street rail-
ways would hold a car until $50 each
evening, for the accommodation of those
who attend the conference, commencing
tomorrow night.
The work of building boiler room
near the recorders Office in the court
house yard is progressing rapidly. but not
any faster than the occupants OF the
Offices would wish, who would like to
see steam turned on pretty well these cold
mornings.
Mr.. A. K. Alters is evidently an admirer
Of the Star base ball club, and the laurels
won by them yesterday made him feel so
jubilant that last evening he presented
the club with beautiful hickory bat with
silver tips. The Stars were highly
pleased with this mark of appreciation of
their efforts, and were profuse in their
thanks to Mr.. Alter for bis kindness.
The excursion party from the North
western Normal institute at Geneseo,
visited the Tri-cities yesterday 1t was
under the management of Prof. w. J.
Stevens. Dinner was taken at the Harper
house in this city, and supper at the
KimbalI house in Davenport.
Captain R. Harrington, of Geneseo,
bought today for his son. Frank R. Har,
rington, mail agent on the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy railroad, the comfortable
residence of Mr.. J. Fl. Drayton on Seventh
avenue, for $4,000. Frank will have q
nice home in fine location through the
kindness of his good father, the Captain.
The sale was made through Geo W. D
Harris.
Mr.. E. W. Payne, the county CLERK Of
Whiteside county, who has been in the
city for the past few days. engaged with
County Clerk Donaldson in adjusting the
settlement of the boundary line of the
two counties. is very pleasant gentle
man. Although being deprived of the use
OF his right arm, he is rapid and accu
rate accountant, and good penman. He
lost his right arm on the first day of Sep
TENDER, 1854, at the battle of Jonesboro,
Ca, being member of the 34th Illinois
regiment.
Congressman W. H Niece has written
letter to ]. Fl. Yore. Esq, stating that
if there are any persons in Rock Island
county interested in fish culture, he will
supply them with few German carp, il
they will send their address to him.
These fish are being introduced all over
the country, and there is no reason why
this county should not have her share of
them. Let fishermen hand in their names
to Mr.. Yore, who will forward them to
Congressman Niece.
The two young ladies from this city
who were out driving yesterday afternoon
and became engaged in race at Daven-
port, say they had narrow escape from
being captured by the "cops They were
pretty well scared when they arrived
home.
The above item appeared in last weeks
ARGUS. Two young ladies came to the
Office yesterday, and declared that it was
a couple of young men" who had a
narrow escape from the police, and not
the'two young ladies"Will the boys then,
please rise and explain.
The Rock Island & Mercer county road
comes TO the front with new time card
which wentinto effect last Sunday. The
new card provides for four additional
trains each day, which makes eight in all
The people living along the line of this
road will be pleased to know that there is
an increase of trains, as it affords them
better opportunity for travel, and is also
an indication that business is good.
Trains will now leave at 6 .30a. M, 9:10 q.
m, 12:45 p. m, and 400 p. m. Arriving
at 500 a. m. 11:15 a. m. Bis p. m, and
$50 p. IN.