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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-06-28
The Climate

Equals, II II does not excel, that Of any other
point In Southern California. The location Is
peculiarly exempt from dry or boisterous winds
and frosts, and Is especially adapted to those suf
fering from throat and lung diseases, or those In
generaliy delicate health.
The Southern Pacific Railroad passes through
seven miles and the greater part Of tho land Is
within less thon two miles Of the railroad.
Riverside, on the east and Los Angeles city, on
the west, are about equally distant. The tract
occupies the center Of one Of the most
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FOR SALE.
RoOms AND BOARD.

Building lots in the KeFckhof tract, fronting
on Main and Los Angeles streets. apply on the
premises. m2bd
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FOR SALE, CHEAP.

~ LOTS II BLOCK "X," OF the MOTT Tract,
on Pearl and Third streets; prices ranging from
sl75 to s4O0. Terms easy.
E. H. BENTLEY,
20 and 81 Temple Block, Los Angeles. Cal.
a29tf
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TO LET, SINGLE OR EN- SUITE.
CornersFort and franklin streets, one block from
postOfiice, dH1H
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American Legion Of Honor.

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Tuesday evenings Of each month at rooms 50 and
81. Temple Block.
N. L. wICKs, Commanding
T. L. NoIrE, Secretary. sp6-sm
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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13

The quotations in Chicago today were as
as follows: January wheat, 974 February
SO; May, 81 .05. January corn, 500; Feb,
ruary, So May, 618. January, oats, 34B
February 34i; May, SO. December pork
$3.50; January $1405; February, $14.-
27a; May, $14s23. January lard. SS.72; :!
February 1886; May. $500. December
ribs, $z024; January $705; February
$7.174. Hogs, 44,00O; light 81. 20 tc
$5.25; mixed, $475 to 50. %; heavy, So. 3C
to $3.50.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
follows: January wheat, 9S; February 9Sg
May, $1.05&. January corn. 60s; February
59s; May, 62S January oats, S5; Febru
ary, 35s; May, 39B January pork, S14
40; February, S146o May, S15.15. Jan
uary lard, $3.50; February, $9O23; May
$9.S74. January ribs, $7.95; February
$40 Hogs, $4,000, light, $4,7O to S.. 80
mixed, $470 to $3.50; heavy, $3.50 tC
$5.75.
The ruling prices on market square TO
day were as follows: Hogs, So; oats
80 and 33c; wild hay. S5 and So; timothy
hay, s.; old corn, 60c; new corn 80 tc
Csc; soft coal. lie; cord wood, S4, straw,
g.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Tha PAlina Cnurf

John j Clark was arrested last evening
about six O'Clock by officer Metsch at the
Fourth avenue hotel. for being drunk and
acting in disorderly manner, Squire
Cropper today fined him Sc and costs.
Charles Miller, who drives one of the
Harper house bus, was arrested by
Officer Meenan this morning, for using
abusive language toward him, The officer
is on duty at the upper depot every night,
and Miller claims that he was using his
influence to send people to other houses
This was not the case, aud Miller being
more abusive than usual last night
the officer arrested him this morning
Squire Cropper fined him $12 and costs
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Rays From the Headlight

A company, composed OF railroad men
of Pittsburg and Philadelphia, has been
organized to manufacture pneumatic
signal, invented by VIM. Beckwith,
young mechanic, which it is claimed will
reduce the number of accidents by col
lision from 60 to rs per cent. The device
is to operate the block system on an
automatic plan. which shows sigual in
the rear as well as in the front of pass
ing train. The signals are operated by
the trains passing over points on the road
where pneumatic pumps are located, and
In leaving one section the train throws the
signal off behind and sets it on the block
entered on. A train following is held by
the signal at the distance of one block
from the preceding train. A train coming
from an opposite direction acts on the
system in a similar manner. keeping the
signals set one block in advance. with
danger signals also set in its rear. Trains
approaching each other in opposite di-
rections set the signals against each other
at the regular signal distance, so that
ample time is given to come to a halt
before there is danger of a collision.
Pneumatic pressure is used, the current
of air working the signals being forced
ahead of an approaching train. and setting
the signals automatically. The train
operating a signal never sees It. If an
engineer sees signal, he knows it is set
by an approaching train, and it is his
duty to stop. 1t is said to be the best
system yet devised for crossings at grade,
as it will set the signals to danger in each
direction on both lines, and in this way
save much time to trains.
An important reduction in freight rates
oa male animals shipped between all
stations in the state of Iowa on the re-
spective lines, has just been agreed upon
to take effect Dec. 18th, by the following
companies: Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific, W, NJ. Sage, general freight agent
Chicago & Northwestern, II. G. Wilker
freight traffic manager; Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul A. c. Bird, genera
freight agent; Illinois Central j. I
Tucker traffic manager; Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy, f. P Ripley, genera
freight agent The reduction, as an
nounced by circular received at tn,
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific offices o
this city, and which of course takes thu
form of an amendment TO the joint West
ern Classification, reads as follows: Bulls
stations and jacks, released, to the valu'
of 800 on each animal will be taken a
estimated weight of 900 pounds each, a
| first class rates. instead of 1000 pound
as heretofore; boars, estimated weight 0
800 pounds each, at, first class rates
| bucks, estimated weight of 200 pounds
at first class rates.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Found Dead in thu Woods.

Mrs. Martha Williams, wife of Lars
Williams, farmer living few miles
south of Moline, was found dead IN tht
woods yesterday afternoon by two farm
ers on their way to town. The deceased
was addicted to intemperance, and left
home Monday morning in an intoxicated
condition. Nothing further was heard
from her, until the finding of her dead
body, as above stated. The deceased was
about Sc years Of age, and leaves hus
band and one daughter to mourn heI
death. As no marks of violence were
noticeable on the body. it is evident that
death resulted from exposure and the
fruits of intemperance.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13

Tie theatre last evening, contained a
large and appreciative audience to witness
the principal production of the Madison
Square Theatre Co., that of "Esmeralds. "
1t was dramatized from Mrs. South
w0rth's novel of the same name The
scene of the first part is in North Carolina,
where farmer life is beautifully portrayed.
The play begun by the high moral ideas
of Mrs. Rogers, who sells very valuable
tract of land at sacrifice against the
wishes of her husband, and only daughter
'Esmeralda'. Dave Hardy a young, hale
and hardy North Car0linian, honest and
true, is deeply in love with "Esmeralda'
who reciprocates his affection. The next
scene is in Paris, where they are having &
gay time where Mrs Rogers tries to form
a match with "Esmeralda" and a Marquis
Dave follows his true love o@aris, where,
after many privations and hardships, he
succeeds in finding her A reconciliation
is affected with Mrs. Rogers and by which
she consents to the union of "ESmeralda'
to Dave Miss Belle Gilbert as ''Esmer-
aida" was very fine, as well as John
Woodward in the character of Gilbert
Rogers" E. D. Tannehill did splendidly
as Dan Hardy. The other actors per
formed their different parts in an admira
BILE manner, and on the whole the per
formance last evening was the bes
theatrical entertainment we have had thi
season,
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13

P. H. Buckley, of Joslyn, was caller
at the ARGUS Office today.
Mr. II. D. Mack, the general agent of
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road,
has returned home from business trip to
Chicago.
W. ]. II. Kerr, son of superintendent
J. H. Kerr, is home from Baltimore TO
spend the holidays with his parents.
Miss Jennie Hsnley. of st. Louis, is in
the city on visit to her sister, Mrs ]. II.
YOre, and her brother, Mr.. Frank Han.
ley.
]. W. Potter, Jr., editor of the ARGUS,
will leave for Freeport tonight, having
received the sad intelligence by telegraph
this morning. of the serious illness of his
father
Mrs S. J. Duffield, the dressmakcr
left for Abingdon, III =, today, accompan
led by her sister and brother who havt
been visiting with her here for several
days. Mrs. Dufficld returns on next Mon
day evening.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13

Thousands of persons are poisoned in
America by the continual use of Mercury,
Iodide of Potassium and other minerals
for various diseases The Mercury works
its way into the tissues, producing rheu
matism and decay of the bones. The
Iodide of Potassium eats away the coating
of the stomach, and dries up the gastiC
juices which digest the food, and the pa
tient fingers along in agony or is glad tC
die TO get away from misery Swift'E
Specific is a complete antidote to all this
poison. 1t eliminates Mercury from the
system, removes the evil effects of 1odide
of Potassium, and brings back health and
happiness. Send your address for copy
of Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases
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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
The SuDerVisOrs.

Yesterday the report of j. d. Warnock.
]. s, Robinson and Henry Werlich the
committee appointed to make an investi-
cation of the books of the poor farm was
submitted. The report shows that the
receipts of the steward for the year end
ing March /, 1880, were $16, 1881. There
were A, 609 Al weeks board furnished,
the per capita per week being Sl.47. A
corresponding showing for the year end
ing April /, 1881. shows total on both
sides of the account of $40, ,425.43; the
number of weeks board being 5.37O At
and the per capita per week $2.26 For
the IL months ending March /, 1882. the
ledger footings are $24, $50. .8S; the number
of weeks board 4,S41 Al and the per
capita per week $20S. And for the year
ending March 1, 1888, the expenditures,
with inventory, ETC., were $25 ,046.50 the
number of weeks board furnished,
5,035 Sd aud the per capita per week,
$2.05.
The committee also finds that the stew
ards books are not properly indexed and
in several cases the accounts are not
footed Also that Mr. Butman's items for
the second year, do not agree with those
in his day book. A comparison of in
ventories shows marked increase in the
value of some articles, as compared with
the valuation of previous years, thereby
making a larger inventory and reducing
the per capita. The committee expressed
themselves as dissatisfied with the manner
in which the steward disposed of the farm
products namely: giving them in ex-
change for provisions fuel, etc They
requested that this practice oe discontin-
ued, and that all surplus products be sold
in the market for cash, and that the stew
ward be required to make semi annual
reports The committee further finds
several persons have been supported at
the poor farm as paupers, while receiving
wages for labor performed On the farm
The board reconvened at nine O'Clock
this morning, with all the members pres
ent.
The report of the fees and salaries
committees report was received and
adopted. On motion the bill of P j
Heverling for IS was allowed.
On motion or Supervisor Shallenc, the
board visited the jail in body.
The report of the poor farm investigat
ing committee was received and adopted
this afternoon.
The poor farm committee then submit
ted majority and minority report on the
question of erecting new building OF
the poor farm After considerable dis
cussion both reports were laid over unit
the next meeting,
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
0-sau-Kee Tribe.

o Sau-Kee Tribe, No. Is. Improved
Order of Red Men, had great time at
their wigwam last night. Fifty braves
were present to celebrate the annual feast,
prepared by John Aster, in his asual
excellent manner. There was a great
abundance of corn and venisen on hand,
and sociability reigned supreme until a
late hour, Three new members were
initiated last night, and the following Off
GERS nominated: Sachem, David Latter;
senior sycamore, Arthur Burrall junior
sycamore, Thos. Irwin; chief of records,
G. W. Henry; keeper of wampHm, A E.
KnickerbOckeF.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Failure of. Levy, the Dry Goods Merchant

Mr.. Joseph Levy, one of our oldest
merchants, succumbed to the pressure of
dull times this morning, by confessing
judgment in;the sum of $S,09S SO. and
at eight o'clock Sheriff Reticker closed
his establishment The judgment credi
tors are as follows:
Parks & Peasants Rock Island $500.
John Peetz, Rock Island, $4,000.
Benjamin Levy, This SOM $1,3500O.
J. V. Farwell & Co., Chicago, SO, ,57s OF
Burke, Walker 6 Co., Chicago, So, 1856
49,
There are numerous other creditors
whose amounts are small, and aggregate
about $4,000. Mr.. Levy's total liabilities
are about $11 900, and his assets between
$11, 900 and $12, 900, consisting of the stock
of dry goods and notions at his store No.
1913 Second avenue. Several months
ago Mr. Levy moved into the large and
spacious store room formerly occupied by
Mitchell Sc Parsons, who had carried on
the same business there for a number of
years. Mr.. Levy bought largely of a
heavier class of dry goods which he had
not been handling at his old location, and
he did not meet with the success that he
anticipated, probably more from the fact
that the people generally were not aware
that his stock was different from what he
formerly and for many years kept in the
old store, where he had been doing safe
business for so many years.
However, Mr.. Levy would undoubtedly
have come through all right but for the
dullness of trade 1t is to be hoped that
Mr.. Levy can make some arrangements
by which he will resume business again.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
A Progressive Breeder.

Mr.. Benjamin Whitsitt, of Pre- emDtion,
was in the city today on his way home
from Chicago. His business there is thus
spoken of by the Daily Drouers' Journal
of Wednesday:
Benjamin Whitsitt, of Pre- emption.
H., a thorough going farmer and pro
gressive breeder of short horn cattle, was
at market with considerable shipment oil
stock of his own feeding. He had one
lot of 81 choice 1850 pound 2 year olds
which sold at $500, just as they came
from the feed lot; all together The cattle
brought Sl09.25 per head, and have only
been on full feed since October 1st.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Birthday Party.

Yesterday was the fifty-third anniver
sary of the birth of Jacob Schillinger,
Jr., who resides on Ninth avenue anC
Twenty-first street. In honor of thu
event, large number of relatives gath
cred at bis pleasant home last night, ant
passed the time in the most enjoyable
manner Strasser's band, of Davenport
was present, and furnished music for tn,
dancers. May Mr.. Schillinger live mani
more years to enjoy life is the wish of hi
many friends.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
The Lively Turtles. y

Such is the name of a base ball club
organized ia this city in the spring Of
1857. The record of the meetings of the
'Lively Turtles" has been found In the
"old Warner mill" by Mr.. David Stephens.
The officers elected were: Joseph K.
Gregg. president; G. z Glenn, vice pres
ident; ]. E. Fleming, secretary; James F.
Copp, treasurer Messrs. ]. II. Burwell,
L. NJ. BufoId, D. H. Hakes. and c. W.
Andrews, were appointed directors.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
The County Building
TRANSFERS

12-Augustus D. Cox to G.. w. Free
land, 81 WI swf, 9s acres, = IS, 2e; 81,
100.
William G. Freeland to G. F. Johnson
81 WI swI 1873 acres. and set sw4 H. 49,
2e; 81, 500.
Alamo McClain to William Kale and
Robert Baker, lots and 9, block l,
Hakes' addition to Milan; $3.50.
LICENSED TO WED.
13-George L. F. Jahns, of Dakota
Territory, and Miss Mary Beck, Milan.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
New Holiday Goods.

B. Brkenfield, 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., 1883-12-13

TO enable the public to make useful
holiday presents G. A. DoelliDger offers
to sell ParloI sets, Chamber sets and every
thing suitable for a present, at from 10
to 20 per cent lower than his already low
prices Call and convince yourself Ct
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
15PER CENT DISCOTNT ON DINNER SETS

May Brothers offer the above discount
for this week only, Now is the time to
buy your dinner sets. Come early and re
ceive your bargains.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
HARD coal MARKET.

The bestls 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
som'Shour and feed store No. 1.706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 156.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
NEW FRAMES.

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., 1883-12-13
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. 4 $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
HARD coal SARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500
range, nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered Brookfield 60
grates) 5000. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nellsVile coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
| ond avenue Z. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
GEHIeH HARD COAL.

j. 8. 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., 1883-12-13
HOLIDAY PRESENTS

Christmas trees and ornaments sold very
cheap, and orders for cake of every
description promptly filled at Evers'
bakery, No. 1911 Second avenue. If
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13

Malaria positively cured with Emory's
standard Cure Pills,a never failing remed.
Y; purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
sugar coated. % cents.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1883
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Armory 10
JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL If Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Masquerade Fall.

Holly Hose company No. 5, will give
the first Masquerade ball of the season at
Armory hall, Jan. IS, 1884 Grand prep
arations are being made for the event.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
Choice Pork .

Spare ribs, tenderloins, sausage meat,
pigs feet and leaf lard, at J. s. Gilmore s
packing house. lift
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
List Of Letters No. II.

Remaining uncalled for in the Postoifice at Rocl
Island Rock Islard County, Illinois,
THURSDAY EVENING. Dec. IS. 1888.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-12-13
POISONED.

j. NJ. BEARDsLEY, P. NJ.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-03-29
I0RRE SPONDENCE.
Brown city

Andscw Mitchell has bought a
farm live miles southwest of here
andmovei onto 10. Il y. Evans
who bought ont Mr. Mitchell will
soon move on the place.
The school exhibition was pro-
nouuced success by all who attend
ed. The house was crowded and
quite large number were unable TO
lind seats. The evening passed of
pleasantly in ROTATIONS and singing
The peice entitled Little Barefo OF
by Lulu Riley was we'll recited.
May we enjoy many more rs good
school exhibitions as this. At the
close the teacher L. Il. Howe dis
tributed number OF prizes to the
faithful scholars.
Mrs NJ. b. Conklin who has been
i'll for the past week is slowly re-
covering.
Farmers are still drawing in wood
although the roads are getting muddy
by the recent Snow and thawing.
Leonard Woolly whose people re-
Gently moved from Canada is learn
ing telegraphy at the station.
DR. J. Lister left Monday forenoon
for Saginaw and points beyond for
a few days. Prospecting we sur
mise.