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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
REMEMBERED.
The River Commission True to their
W0rd---The HarbOr to be
Improved.

That the Mississippi River commission s
visit to Rock Island has been productive
of much good, must now be admitted; at
least indications point that way. 1t will
be remembered that the ARGUS was the
first to complain of the condition of our
harbor, and its efforts to bring the atten
ton OF the national authorities to it, were
finally successful. First, our United States
senator, Gen. John A. Logan, was shown
its dlsgraceful condition, and subsequently
he, and the other members of the special
river commission, examined it more care
fully. The citizens of Rock Island
were assured that their interests
would be carefully looked after, and now
they can rejoice and be glad for enough
is known to say that the harbor in front
of the city, will be greatly improved the
coming spring
A surveying party has been sent here,
and they are at present at work taking
soundings all along the river bank to
ascertain the depth of the water. The
sand bar is found to be of considerable
depth, and it will require great deal of
labor to remove it. At the opening of
navigation in the spring, several dredge
boats will be put to work here, and we
can therefore expect to have one of the
finest harbors along the river next year.
The ARGUS takes pleasure in announcing
the fact, as it knows that it will be re-
ceived with qualification by everyone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Henry County Notes.
From the Cambridge ChronicIe.

A GeneseO lad named Case threw him.
self through the glass of a double show
window, while practicing the flying leap
in gymnasium one day last week. The
result was very paneful to the boy.
Jacob Butter, resident of Henry
county for forty seven years, died at his
home IN Phoenix township on Monday
night of last week.
The city authorities of Geneseo are
corresponding with a Pittsburg capitalist.
with view to having gas works erected
there.
Mrs. Jacob Frank, aresident of Geneseo
for nearly thirty years, died on Monday of
last week, of paralysis of the throat.
A little boy of Axel Bard's, of Orion,
got hold of cup containing liquid con-
centrated lye, few days ago, and drank
a portion of it. As a result the child's
sufferings were intense for a few days,
but at last reports it was recovering.
The corn crop of the county was not a
total failure after all One farmer in the
north part of the county, Geo. Haffele,
claims to have gathered over 1000 bushels
of good. sound corn this year.
A colt belonging to Henry Washburn, Of
Western received load of shot last week
intended for rabbit. 1t is probable that
the hunter who did the shooting will re-
ceive the shot intended for goose, il he
Is not careful.
A number of cases of measels are re.
ported from Kewanee.
Six hundred and twentyseven was the
average daily attendance OF the Kewanee
schools during the month of November
Mrs. Anna Wittenmyer, who was con-
nected with the Sanitary Christian com
mission during the late war, and the first
president of the Woman's Christian
/ Temperance Union lcctured at Kewanee
last evening.
A mutual protection society has beer
founded among the citizens of Orion, til,
late burglaries committed there having
made them little nervous.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Rays From the Headlight

Dubuque is progressive city, and the
latest project under discussion is the pro-
posed building of a new railroad. to be
called the Dubuque & Northwestern. A
special election has been called for the
Goth inst, to ascertain if special tax
shall be levied or not for the raising of
funds.
That all is not serene in railroad circles,
the following facts and rumors will suffi--
GENTLY Indicate: A rate war is in progress
on freight business between Missouri
river points and Salt Lake, Utah. the roads
Interested being the Union Pacific on one
side and the Denver & Rio Grande aided
by the Burlington & Quincy and the
AtchisOn, Topeka & Santa Fe on the other
Vanderbilt is said to be getting ready tc
fight the new New York, West Shore &
Buffalo road, and as a preliminary move
ment has given notice of the Withdrawal
of freight and passenger connections with
the Hoosac Tunnel line, which latter has
perfected a close alliance with the West
Shore. The complications in the eastern
passenger pool are growing more serious
the attempt of the eastern trunk lines te
regulate the business west of Chicago Gre
ating much grumbling. The tickets Of
the disciplined" roads are still turned
to the wall, but scalpers' offices in New
York keep fully supplied. 1t is also sale
that the ticket rate from Chicago to Kan
sas City is being cut and there is also 6
rumor of a tripartite agreement between
the Union Pacific, Milwaukee & St. Pau
and Rock Island, which will perhaps, b.
antagonized by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy and the Atchison, Topeka anC
Santa Fee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
The McAllister Company.

The Phosa McAllister company, which
opened two nights engagement at Har-
per's theatre last night, is composed of
some rare artistic talent. Miss McAllister,
herself, is one OF the most pleasing and
charming actresses on the American stage,
and in short time gains the good grace
of her audience. Mr.. W. H. Murdoch
also ranks high as an artist, and in the
character of Elliott Gray, has few, if any
superiors. "Rosedale" is one of Lester
Wallack's best dramas, and as presented
by the McAllister company last night,
cannot fail to please and entertain.
Individual mention is unnecessary, as
each character was delineated in such O
manner as to be almost above criticism.
Suffice it to say that the company is fully
up to the standard of what it claimed tC
be, and is deserving of the patronage Of
the theatre goers of Rock Island
Tonight 'Fanchon, the Cricket" will
be presented, with Miss McAllister as thu
Cricket, who, we should judge, vii
make very lively one. We hope to SCI
the theatre well filed tonight, as thu
performance will merit large attendance
Those who fail to attend will miss gooC
theatrical treat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
THE GOLFER DAM.
Work Being Pushed Rapidly By Super
intendent Kerr.

Superintendent of the water work.
Kerr has quite force of men at work
building the Golfer dam around the inlet
pipe in order 10 admit of its extension,
and in short time the people will have
even better and purer water than is now
furnished
Since the council reconsidered their
action in regard to placing pipe in the
slough, the people have rested in much
easier frame of mind, which for few
days was considerably agitated over the
thought Of drinking Moline sewage.
Superintendent Kerr, however, has not
lost moments time since the council
gave him instructions to extend the Lres
ent inlet pipe out into the channel The
plans were drawn up by him personally,
and afterwards submitted to Mr.. E. P.
Reynolds, who fully approved of them,
and said that he could not offer any sug-
gestions.
Material for the construction of coff-
err dam was Immediately secured, and
work commenced, under the supervision
of Mr. Kerr, assisted by Alderman Ben
nett. The outside dimension of the dam
are 60x27 feet Inside this is a second
wall 10X16 feet and the snaee hetween
the two which is about five feet, is filled
with sand, which is packed solidly. The
dam is built directly over the inlet pipe
which is fed from the outside by a TWEEN
ty inch pipe with Il valve. Thus the
water can be pumped from the space in
side, while the water supply will not be
in the least lessened 1t is the intention
of adding two twelve feet sections, and
an elbow, turning down stream, to the
inlet pipe. Wheel everything is in readi
ness to make the connections, the water
supply viii be cut off for n few hours, but
as it is proposed to this part of the work
on Sunday, when very little water is used
it will not be very great inconvenience
to the consumers. The work of connect
ing the main pipe and the extension, viii
occur week from Sunday, as it is hardly
possible to complete the other work thi,
week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows December wheat, SO; Janu-
airy, 964; February, 97s; May, $1.04S
December corn, 57s; January 57s Feb
ruary, SIT; May, 60B. December oats
314; January, 80; May, 86B January
pork, S13.ss4; February, $1405; May
S14.5O1. January lard, $8.67!; Feb
ruary, $3.50; May, 1927. January ribs
$3.50; February, $500. Hogs, $4,000
light, $44O to $4.9O; mixed, $4.45 tt
$3.50; heavy, $4.95 to $685..
Quotations in Chicago yesterday werC
as follows: December wheat, 96!; Janu
airy, 965; May, 81 .043. December corn
81; January, 81; February, 500; May, 594
December oats; BIT; January, 81; May
351; December pork, $500; Januar!
$3.50; February, $13.973; May, S14.45
December lard, ss.S71; January $500
February, $s.7s1; May. $s.793. Januar,
ribs, $685.; February, S6.074. Hogs
10000; light, $40 to 1870; mixed
$3.50 to $4.05; heavy, $500 to $685..
The ruling prices on market square to
day were as follows: Potatoes, csc; oats
Sic; wild hay So; timothy hay, $3.50
old corn, 60c; new corn, So; soft coal
lie; hogs, $40; onions, 4Oc; straw, s.
to $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Sky Illuminatlons.


The celestial glow in the west, at twi-
light. though not so bright as several
days ago. sti.l attracts general attention.
not alone for the exhibition, but because
of its persistence SO long after the sun
and its light has gone. The most notice
able effects have been displayed, not in
the early or middle twilight, but in the
darkness that belongs to the real begin
ming of night Then the whole southwes-
tern sky has burned magnifciently with q
deep but warm rose color following a
glorious earlier show of golden fire and
other hues The entire spectacle, has
been full of the most varied phases of
celestial glory, and are enjoyed by those
who watch the changing sky, while the
mass of the people never notice beauti-
full sunset, and go through the world los
ing all the significance of the JOY and
glory with which nature introduces her
perfect dawns and the solemnly beauti-
full pomp with which she dismisses SO
many of her cheerful days thinking, nc
doubt that they are weaklings or dream
ers who give themselves up to the enjoy
ment of such common occurrences But
| such sunsets as these extraordinary dis
plays have forced everybody to stop and
look, and extorted expressions of wonder
and admiration from even the dullest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

The expenditures for the poor OF Rock
Island county is quite large Following
is the EXPENSE for each township:
Young Criminals.

John Fl. Park, of the Rock Island &
Peoria road, yesterday discovered two
boys in the act of purloining some iron
and brass belonging to the Coal Valley
Mining company, for which he had them
arrested. They had come over from
Davenport in skiff, with which they
intended to take the stolen property
away. They gave their names as Gustave
Roscher, and Charles Campbell The
value of the goods stolen was placed at
$1.15. 'Squirs Chopper bound them over
to the county court in the sum of $50
each this morning. They afterwards plead
guilty before Judge Adams, and were
fined so and costs each, and sentenced
to the county jail for one day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

LoKoM, ARK, October 26, 1883.-For
the sake of the balance of mankind who
may be suffering, l 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 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 friend told
me of the wonderful cures..made by Swift's
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. HIGH,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Persona, Points,


Mr. Henty Schmidt went to lie Claire
this morning on business.
Mr.. P. L. Mitchell and Mrs. Kate Wat
son are absent in Cincinnati.
Mrs. Robert colchester continues to
improve.
Mr.. W. C. WEIGH contemplates a visit
to his old home in Pennsylvania.
Mr. L. S. McCabe was a passenger fol
Chicago last night.
Mr.. Samuel Heagy, of Hampton. was
in the city today.
Mrs. Kate Gates went to Port Byron
this morning on visit to friends.
Supervisor Schaefer, of Port PyroD.
returned home this morning.
Mr.. H. P. Greene, of the Rock Island
6 Peoria road, wenttowards Peoria today
on business.
Alderman Collins left last night fol
Beardstown, to see how the work on the
new school house at that place is pro
crossing
Miss Maggie Barth, of Arenville, and
Miss Lou Schneckenburg, of Harper
Iowa. who have been visiting at the res
idence of Dr. Barth. returned home this
morning.
Mr. j. Wharton, one of the promi
nent commission merchants of Milwau
kce, was in the city last night on his way
home from visit to friends in Iowa.
Messrs. L. M. BufOrd, Lothar Harms
of this city, and Dr.. Jenaeka, of Daven
port, have gone to the Indian territory OF
a hunt They viii be absent, about ter
days,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

the press, we do too much Of this free
work, and the more we do OF 1t the more
we will be expected to do. fits just as
reasonable-when looked at from bust
ness point of view-to ask o grocer to
give dollars worth of coffee, or the
merchant to give ten yards of calico, to
some other establishment in our city as to
the editor to give from one to three dol
lars worth of advertising. There are
many instances in which we must use
nice discrimination, but so long as we
continue t. give large amount of some
thing valuable-for it is valuable, else il
would not be sought-for little or nothing
or a bare thank you" we may expect tc
hear of the demise of republican and
democratic newspapers, or their sale al
one. half their original value"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.
The Manner in Which Newspapers are
Prcyed Upon.

The editor of the Fairfield Ledger, in
discussing The question why newspapers
make so little money, says: They, the
newspapers, do too much for very small
pay, and often for nothing at ALL Every
man who enters business considers himself
a public benefactor, no matter whether it
is in the manufacturing business or the
purchase of fine animals for the improve
ment of his neighbor's stock. In his great
philanthropic desire to help his fellow
man, he goes to the newspaper editor and
losing sight of the benefit to himself he
urges the editor to tell the people all
about the new venture for their advance
ment, and the result generally is that the
editor, overcome by the unsel6shness of
the manufacturer or stock improver, gives
five or ten dollar notice for nothing.
And the benefactor of the people thinks
he has done the editor a great kindness
and furnished him with an item of news
that viii improve his paper. II sugges-
ton is made that the manufacturer of
agricultural implements or breeder of
Poland China Ayrshire sheep is engaged
in this philanthropie work for the money
there is in it, aud that few dollars to the
editor of the profits he is going to reap
would be just the ripe watermelon, he is
stared at with amaZement, and is at once
put down as venal and corrupt editor,
whose place cannot be too soon filed by
an honest man who will work pro bono
pablic0 No man can do that without
bread and butter There is not a paper
in the state that does not give weekly
from five to fifteen dollars worth of free
advertising that directly benefits those
asking it and indirectly aids the
public. 1t is often difficult for
the editor to discriminate as to
whether free locals are of greater benefit
to the party asking them or to the public,
and the benefit of the doubt is always
given on the side Of charity. Brothers OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

Professor to class in surgery: 1.-The
right leg of the patient, as you see, is
shorter than the left, in consequence Of
which he lirnps. Now, what you do in
a case of this kind?" Bright student:
Limp, too. H-Germdn Joke
We read in an exchange of young
lady having been made crazy by a sud-
den kiss. This should teach young
ladies to be constantly expecting some
thing of that kind, and to be prepared
for it when it comes. -LoSoeU Citizen
A'What are you laughing at, my
dear?" asked Mrs. Jones of her
husband, who was chuckling over his
morning paper. Something | saw
here" he replied, but it's hardly funny
enough for two IN Y Independent.
Shooting Tenant: There's not much
here besides grouse, is there?n Keeper:
LAY, yell get mixtur' whiles! There
was an English gentleman here at KILT
a dowg, and kockit the bannet off o. a
laddie, an nearhaun' baggit the laird
Unset in a ae day.
81 declare, " exclaimed Mrs. Brown,
provoked by one of Browns speeches,
Il think you should be base ball
playerr' What do you mean by thatp"
asked Brown. Because, replied Mrs.
b., ''you are always putin nae out :"
This was too much. Brown caught his
better half in his arms and declared that
he would make home run as often as
possible thereafter. Boston Transcript.
"A man in London was sentenced to
months imprisonment for throwing
and infant through window, and
smashing the glass. Of course when a
man breaks window he should be
punished; but months imprisonment
seems pretty severe for little thing like
that Perhaps the fact that the infant
was killed may have had something to
do with the severity of the sentence.
NosNriStOqD1l Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
THE ELEGANT STOCK

and low prices at Champion & Co s are
attracting hosts of customers from far
and near, and creating great consterna-
ton among other dealers, who find it i'm
possible to match our prices. We. have
got on hand an immense stock in our
wholesale and retail department. Our
goods are the best of their kind. all new
and desirable, and we shall continue to
give our customers the greatest bargains
in the three cities; saving of from 25 to
so per cent. can be relied on. Call and
be convinced dec1d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Good Success,

The ARGUS is pleased to announce that
the ladies of the Baptist church met with
excellent success, in regard to their fair,
which they held on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings. We are informed that the
proceeds amounted to about $3.50. and
the net receipts will be about 5000. Al
though the ladies of the church feel that
all who attended had pleasant time,
they feel gratifled for the very liberal pat
ronage bestowed upon them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
New Holiday Goods.

B. Birkenfield, the Fourth avenue deal
er in holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 90 per cent below former prices, nor
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, 1883-12-06
TEE DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday December s, 1883.
Lost his colt

Mr.. julius G. Junge was so unfortu-
nate this morning, as to lose his fine Nc
Gregor colt, which died in a pasture on
Rock River bottom. The colt was sired
by Walter D." Valentine Daubers
McGregor Stallion, and consequently
wellbred. Mr.. Junge valued the animal
at 5000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Much Better.

Mr.. w H. Lundy had so far recov-
cred from his severe prostration of yes
terday, as to be able to be at his place
of business this afternoon. He is still
weak, however, and realizes that he had
a close call yesterday. His many friends
will be pleased to know that he is out
again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
HARD COAL MARKET.

The best is the cheapest. 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. 1, 706 Third
avenue Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
The County Building

TRANSFERS.
John Locks to John Angdahl, sw4
ne4 30, 10, 9e, $4,000.
Moline Water Power Co, to Herman
Rose, lot 4, block /, Moline Water
Power Co.'S addition to Moline, $3.50.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Prank G. Nystrom and Miss Aman
da G. Milton, of Moline.
6--S. R. Hatfield, of Moline, to Miss
Sreda D. Peterson, of Geneseo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned, husband and brother
in law of the late Mrs. (Maria) S. N
Wynes, wish to extend their heartfelt
thanks to their friends who did so much
in the way of kind attention both previ
Gus and subsequent to her death.
S. N. WINES.
Dec. G. 1888. G.. L. WINES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06
HAM GOAL HIRKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered. Brookfeld Qol
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, 1883-12-06
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Willard
Baker is no longer in my employ and is
not authorized to do any further business
for me. FRED HAss.
Dec. 3rd, 1888.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

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, 1883-12-06
LEHIGH HARD COAL.

US. 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, 1883-12-06
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, 1883-12-06

When you want reliable insurance at
low rates, call on w, L. Coyne, corner of
Seventeenth street and Third avenue, up
stairs, Rock Island, III. d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

Mr.. Gustav Schiller, Columbia, ILL.,,
saws: "I suffered from malaria. Browns
Iron Bitters affected complete cure"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-06

N1TICE is HEREBY GIVEN
That Mr.. Willard Baker is in my employ
and authorized to do business for me.
40 E. W. SPENCER.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1883-03-22
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