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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

The Rock Island road has just given an
order for three new chair cars TO be built
at once, on the same plan as those now
in use. They will be run between here
and Omaha.
The Rock Island and Rock Island and
Mercer county roads have issued a new
freight tariff to Taylor Ridge, REYNOLDS,
Presumption, and Gable.
Based upon the estimates for October
and November the earnings of the Chi
cage, Burlington and Quincy for the year,
it is stated, will show a net gain for the
year of about $780, 600
For several days past spirited war has
been going on between the Chicago and
Northwestern and Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railway for the right of way
between Galena and Savanna, in this
state, and surveys have been made by
both companies. Large prices have been
paid for land, and every effort is used by
each to circumvent the other Finally
the war has been concluded by an AMIGA
BILE agreement between the two contend
ing companies, whereby a double track
will be laid between the two towns above
named and jointly used by said companies,
each bearing an equal proportion of the
expense OF the construction. Assurance
is given that both roads will enter Du-
buque within the next six months and
that the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
road, better known as the Alma and
Wisconsin railroad, will be in operation
between Dubuque and st. Paul before
this time next year
James A Dumont, Supervising Inspec-
tor General of steamboats,, in his annual
report for the fiscal year, just closed, show
that the net decrease in receipts for the
year amounted to $95.7O0. The total
total number of accidents during the year
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
A MIDNIGHT SCENE.
Seat! Bang!---BlOOd Curdling.

Last night, long after the time that re-
spectacle people are supposed to be in
dreamland and even after the night PROV
Ter had retired, terrible scene was enact
ed in the heart of our city. The back
yard of certain dwelling house was
where the tragedy took place. Like all
back yards, the ground was nearly covered
with oyster and fruit cans. An ash barrel
rested against the fence, partially over
turned, while over it dropped broken
hearted, obstinate, stunted locust tree.
Bones and skeletons, not of human be-
ings, but of beef, pork and mutton also
strewed the ground.
But look! The sky is overcast with
dark clouds, and the wind means dismally
over the house tops, and there by the ash
barrel in the dim gimmering of the cleo
trio light, can be seen a crouching form.
Suddenly he bounds over the fence, and
stands in the center of the barren and DIES
olate space His eyes CLEAN with green
and baleful light-his muscles tense and
quivering. His wary glance takes in each
nook and corner but not yet does he see
his antagonist
Suddenly with dry shrek Of rage
springs the rival monarch from his lurking
place, and the air grows thick with horror.
Round and round about they go in con
stantly decreasing circles, till at last with
frightful, shuddering yell they fly at
each others throat. Low muffied growls
and gasps of pain tell of the murderous
contest, as the desperate maniacs struggle
for the supremacy. The claws dig deeper
and the sharp teeth never relax their
hold Then comes breaking away and
painting rest, while fierce eyes regard
each Other with hate, and blood licked
from gaping wounds, but raises more
passion Again the combat renews with
the cry of rage, alasl so familiar to the
shuddering ears of sleepers.
Bo-langl The air is filled with the
stunning defamation of ,barreled
shot gun, filled to the muzzle with slugs.
The echoes roll from the river to the
slough. Windows are flung open, white
clad forms appear, "Who fired that
gum" asks policeman who had just
taken drunk" to the Armory. There
is no reply-still the moaning in the tree
tops.
On the ground lie two mangled forms,
torn wit slugs, as well as teeth and
claws. Two fierce young lives went out,
no more to roam the earth and Danish
sleep.
And as the policeman picked up the
lifeless forms he exclaimed what are
two cats in population of half million
(cats?'O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

talk about its details through the news
papers, quite az sincerely as from behind
their counters. People nowadays are
too intelligent, too familiar with the goods
they are asked to buy, to be deceived by
catch penny advertisements or the ex-
traordinary inducements offered upon the
small dodger that is blown from the hand
of the distributing small boy into the back
yard. Regular and persistent advertisers
in the daily papers, are looked upon as
substantial merchants, with goods that
need only the guarantee that goes with
al purchases from reputable business
man. For verifcatlon of this, call to
your mind the most prosperous, substan-
tial and reliable business firms of any
kind in the city, and you will find their
names in the columns of the ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
0ld-Time Democrats.

In looking over his old letters and doc
uments the other day, subscriber of the
ARGUS came across the proceedings Of the
democratic county convention of 1860,
which was held in this city on the Goth
of June on that year. CHANGING over
them we notice the names of many that
are prominent republicans now Among
the many resolutions offered, we repro
duce the following:
Judge Gould, of Moline, offered the fol
lowing resolution which was unanimously
adopted, viz;
Res0Iced, That the democrats of the sew
eral towns in this county be requested to
take measures to form democratic clubs
in each township, in order to a complete
and thorough organization of the party,
and to procure and circulate papers, doc
uments and speeches. disseminating inf0r-
nation among the people in regard to the
approaching presidential contest.
The convention was addressing by Dr.
Gregg, giving some account of the
Charleston convention, from information
he had obtained from our delegate, Judge
Drury. Also in regard to the encouraging
prospects of the democratic party north
and south. He referred, in eloquent terms,
to the recent letter of the Hon. A. II.
Stevens, of Georgia, and closed by offer
ing the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Res0L0ed, That in the letter recently
published by the Hon. Alexander IL.
Stephens of Georgia, in answer to one
written by number of his fellow citizens,
soliciting his advice in the present crisis
of national affairs, we recognize the true
Interpretation of the Cincinnati platform,
and in his course the true and only solu-
ton of the difficulties between northern
and southern democrats; that we rejoice
in the fact, evidenced by this letter, OF the
existence in the south of conservative
spirit in union with our own, and which
We believe will triumph over sectionalism
on both sides of Mason and Dixon's line.
Res0lged, That the thanks of this con-
vention be rendered to the Hon. AleXan-
der Stephens for his sound, fearless and
patriotic letter, and that the president of
this convention be instructed to forward
to him a copy of these resolutions, with
the proceedings of this body.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
The Holidays.

Next comes the holiday season, and a
look at the windows of our merchants
proves that they are well prepared to give
presentseeking patrons a large line of
beautiful goods from which to choose the
many things that will be exchanged on
Christmas morn. The pleasure of dis
posing of these goods is almost equal to
that of the happy recipient, and it is now
in order for the merchant to direct public
attention to his stock of holiday goods.
His window only appeals to the chance
passer.by, but the many whose walks are
not in that direction, but whose eyes scan
every evening, the columns of the ARGUS
must be told of the many beautiful things
and cordially invited to inspect and pur-
chase them. The advertising columns of
q newspaper are read quite as care
fully as the others, and people have come
to learn that successful, wide awake mer
chants make known their business, and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
''Papa, Take Me-

from the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
A young lady with gentleman escort,
whom | recognized as prominent young
physician. entered Washington avenue
car in which was taking a ride, one day
last week. They were chatting gayly, and
were altogether very happy looking Next
to the young doctor sat II pretty young
mother holding pretty child. The doc
tor was devOting himself assiduously to
his charming companion. when the child,
looking up into his manly face, gave a
scream of delight, which attracted the
attention of every one in the car, and.
holding up its hands, cried: Papa, papa,
take mel" The young physician looked
at the growing youngster, and then at the
surrounding faces, where smiles were be-
ginning to break, and redeemed up. The
little one kept it up, the smiles got
broader, and the blush grew deeper. The
situation became painful until the child,
in spite Of its mothers efforts. pulled itself
up to the doctors shoulders and tried to
get its arms around his neck. repeating the
most endearing terms. THIS was more
than he could stand, and shaking it off,
he arose abruptly and retired to the plat
form with face like the rising sun. The
enjoyment Of the scene inside was sup
pressed but intense.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
THE CHURCH FAIR.
A Large Attendance at Turner Hall
Last Evening.

The opening Of the Central Presbyterian
church fair took place at Turner hall last
evening, under the most favorable circum-
stances. The attendance was quite large,
in fact more being present than were
really expected on the first night. The
fore part of the evening was devoted to
the sale of fancy work, which could
be found in all conceivable shapes
and designs, to suit the different
tastes An important feature was
a mammoth basket, resembling a shoe in
which was little Clela Parks, representing
the proverbial "Old Woman who Lived in
a shoe" Around her was gathered her
family, composed of innumerable. paper
dolls.
The stage performance began with
song by the church choirs, after which
The Coming Woman, "a three act extrav-
aganza, was produced. Mrs D. Don
allsOn took the leading character, and
laughingly illustrated, how, in few years
the women will be voting, running cleo
tons, filling the offices and collecting the
revenue. The other characters were taken
by Miss Lima Buf ord, Miss Madge Os-
monde, Miss Lula Carlton, and Messrs.
George Hoffmaster and Osborn Curtis
The play was very interesting throughout,
and the audience was agreeably surprised
by the excellence of the performance.
Tonight the Japanese wedding will be
introduced The crazy quilt will be drawn
this evening, and great many will anx-
iously await the result. as it is a very de
sirable article.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
The Raaner.

DR.. Vonach, an old resident of Coal
Valley, died at his home last night about
1890 o'clock. He was about n years of
age. His death was caused by old age.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence in Coal Valley, at o'clock p.
IN. tomorrow. He leaves wife, and
six children-four boys and two girls--to
mourn his loss. Three of his sons live near
Coal Valley, and another son Frank J..
Yonach is engaged in business at Cable.
The children are all married except one
daughter who lives at home. Mr.. Won
ach was highly esteemed by all who knew
him, and in his death Coal Valley loses
one of her best and most respected citi
Zens
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

B. Birkenfeld, the Fourth avenue deal
er ia holiday goods, is not selling at cost
or 20 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, 1883-12-07
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 % to
so per cent. can be relied on. Call and
he convinced. dec1d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

resulting in loss of life, were 81, total
number of lives lost by accident from
various causes, 2S4, as compared with
the previous year, while the number of
accidents to steamers was less, the loss of
life was greater, the increase in 1888 be-
ing TO- The whole number of passengers
carried on steam vessels during the year
is estimated at 100000, of which
number about one person out of each
1,750, 900 lost their lives from various
causes incidental to travel by water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

Friday December z. 1883.
School Exhibition.

A school exhibition took place this
afternoon beginning at 2 O'Clock, at
building Noe, Miss Kirkpatrick, principal.
The programme was very interesting, and
well executed by the scholars 1t con-
sisted of music, Rotations, dialogues,
etc, and was enjoyed by quite an audi
euce.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
HARD COAL MARKET.

The best is the cheapest. Ihave 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. 1876.
Aug 23-tf VIM. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

some lines, but one can safely predict
that the cheapness of electric and other
new motors will soon lead street railwsy
capitalists to substitute them for anims
power in many places.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
HARD coal MARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield for
grates) 5000. Blacksmiths coal, Con
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. +. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

5--Heirs or A. F. Erickson, by commits
sioner, to Bengt Erickson, lot 8. VIM.
Chamberlain's addition, lower Moline
S2,l0C.
Moline Water Power Co. to Otto
Ebeling, lot 3, block 10, Pitts, Gilbert &
Pitts second addition to Moline; S625.
James W. Betty to Elizabeth Betty, e!
swI and sw4 set IL, and swl swf 10, and
NJ A. and mel 10, 16, 2w; $4,000.
Frederick W Brusso to Benz. A. Van
derver, pit lot /, block. SO, Andalusa;
$3.50.
PROBATE.
estate of Peter W. Nelson, deceased.
Claims allowed
Estate of Thomas Lighton, deceased
Claim of Eagle Manufacturing Co allowed
in seventh class at $50.
Estate of Solomon Bruner, deceased
Report OF final distribution and receipts
of distribution filed and approved; estate
closed and administrator discharged.
Estate of Dionis Schmid deceased. In
ventory appraisement and bill and wild
Ow's award filed and approved.
Estate of Anna G. Peterson, deceased.
Inventory and appraisement blll filed and
approved
LICENSED To WE'D
6-August Schultze to Miss Mnn0
Schneider, of Moline.
Louis Tarver to Miss Ella Inghram, OF
Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
NEW FRAMES.

Rasmussen. the photographer, invites
attention to his stock of fine frames for
holiday trade. His assortment is the
finest in this vicinity, and it is the only
stock Of pure cold deaf frames in the city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
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 A $3.50
npr ton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

When you want reliable insurance at
low rates, call on W. i. Coyne, corner of
Seventeenth street and Third avenue, up
stairs, Rock Island, III. d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

Mr.. Gustav Schiller, Columbia, H.,
says: Il suffered from malaria Browns
Iron Bittcrs affected a complete cure"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

J. S. 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, 1883-12-07
NlIICE is HEREBY GIVEN

That Mr.. Willard Baker is in my employ
and authorized to do business for me-
46 f. w. SPENCER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07

Men who were weighing a bale OF
cotton in Dallas, Tex, few days ago
noticed that it was warmer than the at
mosphere. An examination proved that
the center of the bale was on fire, and
when it was opened the smouldering
cotton burst into flames. There are two
theories as to the origin of the fire, spon-
taneous combustion and a spark from
the gin finding about equal support in
local opinion.-N. Y Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-07
One OF BelfOrd's Stories.

The best of the Belford stories is cur
rent this week. Bedford is red
headed, red-bearded, red-nosed Con-
gresham who has represented the great
State of Colorado all alone for years in
the lower House of Congress. He is a
h-and-ready wit of the wild West
ern variety, with a heightened voice,
large and varied vocabulary, and some
very remarkable gestures. Like every
Congressman, he thirsts for fame. He
knows good mines, good farms and
good liquor when he sees them, holds
his own at the bar, and in politics repre-
sents his State with commendable fidel-
ity. He tells good anecdote and bad
story occasionally, and reads Latin and
Greek like an old-time professor He
was once counsel for the defendant in a
Denver case in which Secretary Teller
brother was counsel for the plaintiff.
The case was an interesting one, and
both were excited. Belford was rather
personal in his reply to Teller's opening
speech. He made the jury and the
audience laugh at some of Teller's little
peculiarities. Teller said nothing.
| w HeH lie Cdlue W ClOSt, uOWcfcI, ne
devoted a few minutes specially to Bel
ford. Gentlemen of the jury" he said,
my brother here, Mr.. Belford, has
been seriously concerned ON the subject
of religion. 1t has cost him many wake
full nights. He has thought of it, talked
of it, read of it. The other day he car
ried his fears and hopes to an old Bap-
fist minister, his lifelong friend After
a long conversation his friend said to
him that he seemed to be in very hope
full state So well advanced was he that
the good old man thought him worthy
of baptism. That is the first ceremony
upon admission to your church, is it
not?" asked Bedford. Yes said the
venerable clergyman. And how will
it be administered asked Bedford. AS
is usual in our church, said his friend,
by immersion Then, said Belford,
very sorrowfully, i must stay outside;
l could not consent to disappear so long
fIom public view" Belford had to
join in the loudest laugh of that day
Washington Cor. Philadelphia Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

I, 1879 Prizes, amounting to-. S522,50
Prizes can be deposited for collection at any
bank. express or other collecting agency
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01
C. yeur dos zsg0rts chez los aan.
vagee dn lord Quest.


Pendant Pete par qnelque rencontre
eli circumstances fav0rables, tens les
jonglenTs, les devins ct los Mstenaok sc
denn6ns rendezvous y telle place pour
u cel6hrer Ia f6te des Nngatcb1gaaaak o.
daa vsstes ass d4fnnts. Apres aVoIr
lx6 une grande l0ge, On y appoTte
forces chandeliers, remplies do vIQndes
unitss, les calnnets de tous les rites
aontexhib6s, et puts surt0uttOns les Ma
QatchieaRak DID camp. On danse, on
caanGe st Oh mango. On invite les
merta b pfendre part 4 tout, mails com
ms6 liz re penyent venir manger visl-
bIernent, les wants: apres ayoir man
IS leuT propfe part, maDgelt "a part &c
lsnfs parenta defants. C'est &c an'on
aVpAlls eMatyle aauvags nlanger pour
aHs ah MlanSe@uf nOurlas Autres CCnanDe
lsa ahnYagse cut un grand amour pour
ssurs parents morris u va sans dire que
tsEse fSse ppnseae tOuees leesympafnles
Asaut de quiftsr cette question do
respect des sartsages pour ieurs morris
% me pefEneGtFa ue dir6 quelqne cnose
nuf lear deail ef II InaliIere don't lis en-
s6T@sss2ent. Les sauvlges v0lent arri-
veKla mort Ryec eftOi Ny horreur. Mais
suFtout leg parents qui s~ntOurent 70
sneuFnnt s'abandonnent ala deaolatlon
e ~ desespOir, Ansslt0e que II mort
ssE entr6e dams n tents, e grand deuil
eemnaenrs. suftDuE II le mort est une
NassemnS 1919 quelqns consideration on
III egstmnt clieal VI erie tais tsfeane,
On III Rnsasnfs psntisst nne hssirs gu
aefxs Apgee ceias IL pAte de faI1Ille.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

Pour Juge de Paix-A2e Ward.
Nous somlnes autorises D annoneer ZENoa
s. EONTENOT CONNIE candidat pour Jnge oe
rSlestion aaf aura lieu en- Avril, 1884.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

tue atm que ees anlmaux soient au SER
vice du defunt dams Fantre vie. On
pend dams les arbres gu on jette dams
les rivieres de grandes quantities de.
totes OF d'objets pr6cieux en- sacrifice
aux d6fnnts. SEES femmes, les cheveuz
coup6s ct la figure ~couyerte de terre
neire, s'eloignent de la loge, q quelques
arpents du camp, ct la, sur une eleya-
ton, ayant les bras, Festemac ct les
iambes nus, Sc font de cruelles Incl.
sions sur la chair ayee des pierres al
gues. Apres avoir pleure pendant
quelqHes heures, Ell Get etat, elles re-
viennent au camp Sc montrer ct
prouver ainsi Qu'elles regrettent beau
coup leur mari Files renouveilent
cette scene pendant ~plusieurs jours.
Cette loi du deuil est o~bligatoire, ct
on ne p~ardonnerait pas q une femme
qui ne voudrait pas pobserver. Va
doit bien s'imaginer que Solvent ces
femmes pleareat pour la ferme ct ne
SO torturent lie corps que par res
pect human ct non par respect pour
fhOmme. Asset solvent, dams leur
c@ur, Giles sont heureuses d'etre deli
vrees dun maitre barbara et dfun tyrap
cruel, ct bien vite Giles sechent leurs
larmes quand les prescriptions du deuli
sont accomplies.
Apres la mort, on revet lie mort de
SEES plus beaux habits, on lai p~einture
lie yisage, on lie couche dams sa loge,
sur IN lit de parade, on place au-
pres de lui son fusil, son calumet 81
diff6rents obiets don't il aura besoln
dams l'autre vie. Apres cette operation
oa fat les derniers adieux au defunt, on
ferme la tente sur lui, ct on sem
presse de lever lie camp, pour s'elol'
gner du champ de la mort. Bientol
les loups ct les autres betes~ carDassieres
des prairies arrivent ct le pauvre morl
devient la pature de ces animaux aha.
mes. ST celni qui est mort appartienl
a la base ~classe, on ne iul falb pas Tan
d'honneur ON depose son corps sur une
espece d~'ehafaudage on les corbeaul
viennent s~atisfaile leur yoracite. u L
mort est IN ieune e~nfant, on 10 place
reimbursement dams la fourche DIES ar
bres. Depuis l'arrivee des blancs q
des missionaries parmi les sanyages
ces derniers pressure partout eneerren
leurs morris, mails en- hiver, quand Ill
sont loiu des Establishments, ils son
obliges de snivre leur a~ncienne coutuD'
parce qu'ils mont pas d'instrument
pour creuser la terre gel6e.
Tn grand moyen d'acquerirPahectio
des sauvages, est de lenr alder a rem
Dire les deTnieisd alears morris. Ii
n'oublieront jamais ce service ct YOU
ne ponvez employer de plus puissan
levier pour yous les attacheF.
Une coutume bien ~singaliere de Ger
taines tribus est de ne plus nomrner
defunt, apres 80 mort. 81 par megarde
on lie nomme devant les parents lie
amis, aussit6t il manifestent leur
regrets CONNIE 81 on les frappait a
c@ur. II a pourtant ane exception
pour les grands chefs, qu'on centina'
a nommer aEec honneur.