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for the next ensuing two years, based
upon the tax levIes 1882 and 1888, and
the probable increase of population and
property valuations:
Assessed value of all property 1882 So j6S gOI "a
Territorial tax levy ON same....--... 81, ,il5 IS
The total assessed value and Terri
torial tax levy for this year may be sum
married. as follows:
Assessed value of property, 1882 S32 5S 9Ol 90
Territorial taZ levy on the same..... SI,4l5 IS
Notwithstanding strenuous efforts
have been made to obtain complete re-
turns OF property valuations as assessed
for the year 1888, the following counties
up to this date have failed to make any
returns, VIZ: klickitat, Spokan, Thurs
ton and Yakima.
The aggregate valuation returned by
those counties which have reported up
to this date is $35,674,029
The returns of the four DELINQUENT
counties above mentioned for the year
1882 aggregated the sum of So, 1886, ,359.
Assuming that there will be no falling
OIL but rather a relative increase in those
counties, the probable total valuation
upon full returns for the year 1888 will
approximate the sum 342 ,000,0OU. The
total valuation returned for the year
1882 was 32,568, ,901. Subtracting this
sum from the approximate return of this
year QSS3) will show the increase for
the present fiscal year to have been
about S9, 100000.
An increase of 80 per cent. for the
next two years would give an average
property valuation of about S50,000.0OO;
tits safe to estimate the amount at S45,-
00O,OOO. Upon that basis the present
rate of taxation for Territorial purposes,
212 mills on the dollar, would yield an
average annual revenue of SIl2,5OO in
gross amount.
Deducting from this sum the usual
percentage returned delinquent, the
amounts of cost bills, TreasureTs' com
missions and other ATTACHMENTS allowed
under the present laws, the probable
cash receipts into the Treasury for the
next two years will approximate S1SO,OOO.
This sum, taking into consideration
the cash surplus now on hand, will be
sufficient to meet the current expenses
for that period. While this estimate
for the current expense is in excess of
the estimate of the past two years, it
must be remembered that expenses in
nearly every department of the Terri
torial government are increasing almost
in ratio with new population and in
crease of property valuations.
Estimate OF amounts probably requir-
ed to meet the current expenses for the
nayt frn
, 1883-10-11

ANNUAL SUMMARY FROM AUGUST 10. 1852, TO Az |
II, ISS3
, 1883-10-11

Dai Cash III treasury oct /, looj---- S@o,1i2 81
Amount of outstanding unpaid war
rants, the estimated amount of salaries
of officers, and other accounts due and
unpaid, and the approximate net bal
ance in the Treasury, Octorber l, 1888:
Aggregate cash balance as above SIS, ,3I2 81
Amount unpaid warrants. 81 ,il5 76
Prosecuting Attorneys unpaid
salary account-.............. l,G75 90
Hospital insane account re-
ported and not paid-..-...-. 2.2SI %
Miscellan0 0ous..-.-............ 5000 10
- sIO4ss 80
Approximate net balance, cash
over ali outstanding claims 20
date en- S-S M
, 1883-10-11

Estimated receipts and disbursements
for the next ensuing two years, based
upon the tax levIes 1882 and 1883, and
the probable increase of population and
property valuations:
Assessed yana of all nrnnartv 1SSo CD - l.n1 na
, 1883-10-11

s1-ew Register ofthe Land 0aice.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
RAILROADS.

Mr. r. r. Cable, president of the Rock
Island & Pacific road returned from New
York yesterday.
A. J. Mccormick, of Milwaukee for
merly assistant general freight agent of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st, Paul road,
who is about to take up his residence in
Illinois, was Tuesday evening given a
banquet and 81 900 by his business asso-
cateS.
Y The war on passenger rates between
Chicago, and OHIO River points still con-
tinue. and is growing more aggressive.
The Louisville Republican has the fol-
lowing, regarding road in which several
Rock Island parties are interested: The
Chicago, Rock Island and Kansas City,
two surveys of which have already been
made, the upper and lower routes, will
be permanently located now very shortly
commencing at Kansas City aud complet
ing it to Chillicothe. As between the up.
per and lower surveys, or Milan and Kirk
vile routes. there is Just twenty one and
one half miles in favor of the former. This
superiority, taken in connection with the
advantages of passing through an exhaust
less coal and iron region, is enough to
settle the matter. As regards the St
Louis and Sioux City Road, the work has
been delayed on account of the serious i'll
ness of the Chief Superintendent, w. w
Walker, who has been at Colorado Springs
couple of months; but letter from him
assures us that before the 18th of Septem
Der lie will be back and actively at work,
and the road will be located as far as
Humeston, in Wayne County, To-, this
fall and under contract. These are fixed
facts. and the companies have the money
10 build them.
The annual report of the Chicago, Mill
waukee and st Paul Railway to the Rail,
roae and Warehouse Commissioners for
the year ending June 80 shows that its
capital stock is $44, AS, ,244, and the
bonded debt is $91, ,097, ,060. Its total
liabilities are S136, 240, 964 In the orer.
alton of its A, ,514 miles of road 81, PCS
persons are employed, of whom 2.244 are
IN lll1nols. Inc limos employees arc
paid 81 ,403, 450 in salaries. The earnings
of the passenger department last year
were SC, 5S4. 1853, and of the freight SIS,
151 ,243, making a total of transportation
earnings sci, 1856, COG. of which 50, ,491, $50
was on Illinois business. The other in
come made the total $21, ,93S, 434 The
operating expenses aggregated $i2,7l2,
3S5. leaving as net earnings SS,614, ,449
From this sum S5,039,445 was paid in
interest and S2T95, 152 IN dividends. leav
ing balance of $779, ,S52.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
coLoREp STATE CONVENTION

The colored people of this state have
issued a call for state convention of the
colored citizens of Illinois, to be held at
Springfield, October Is, 1888. The object
of the convention. as set forth in the call,
is as follows:
/. To promote the material welfare of
the coloredrace, and by proper and united
efforts enhance their condition and dispel
the prejudice existing against them.
,. BY proper organization to utilize
their ballots to battle successfully with
ostracism and prejudice, and open avenues
for the honorable and intelligent employ
ment of their boys and girls,
3. BY proper organization our ballots
can battle successfully with the invidious
distinction made by men in position.
against citizens on account of color.
4. The events of the past few years
having demonstrated the fact that colored
men are expected to take care of them
selves. they issue this call looking for
organization to he held as above men
toned.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
MILAN MITES,

Regular Correspondence to the ARGUS.
MILAN, Sept, 81. 1888.
The many friends of May E. Gilmore
have received wedding card, married at
home, Cable, ILL.,
Mr.. Cobb, bridge superintendent of the
Rock Island & Peoria road, is getting
along very nicely with the abutments on
bridge No 5, and in short time the old
bridge viii be surprised with new one.
Mr. Sudlow is always on hand looking
after the safest and wisest plans Of keep
ing mp the road in good shape for the
safety of those who travel over the road
Farmers have all their fall grain laid by
in good condition, and for the present are
putting in full time taking care of their
potato crop.
Mr.. r. p Dart arrived home from the
Garden City, Monday.
G. r. Sydnor has new sidewalk in
front of his store. There are great
many more needed; let the good work go
on for they are very needful.
F.M. Tindall, of Milan, and Edward
and Atlas FindaIl, of Bowling, are to
make very extensive trip. They leave
for Peoria today. from there to Chicago,
Northern Iowa, Minnesota, Council Bluffs
and Western Iowa, and will return in
about four to six weeks.
The Water Power company are doing
work on the dams that is very needful TO
help out the water power which will put
vim TO all the manufacturing business.
There was a rush for the attics when it
became known that Davis and Mapes
were sent out TO gather in a number for
the jury However, they got the required
NUMBER in short time.
Grace Betty. aged years, daughter Of
J. W. Betty, had not been feeling very well
and the parents not thinking it very dan
gerous, she however, became very seriously
illIyesterday with membraneous Group, and
up to the present there has been but very
little hope for her BY the attending physi.
clan, DR. Huyett.
J. W. Betty returned few days ago
from weeks work in the interest of the
National Paper company.
W. F. Muse, principal of the school,
will have number of his friends call on
him, most of them reverend gentlemen
who are attending the conference at Rock
Island
Quite number of the young men are
about TO organize debating society
This will attract much attention, some
thing to enlighten their minds OF course
each one will have something in store for
the subject and may be at their wits ends
Just what to say Let their motto be:
TRY, try again"
The town is looking up very much in
the way of railroad business. For the
past two weeks it seems as though all the
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
BLEUER-ENGLE.

Yesterday afternoon at half past four
o'clock, at the German Lutheran church,
occurred the marriage of Mr.. William
Bleuer to Miss Matilda s Engle After
the ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. c. A. Mennicke, the bridal party
repaired to the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. Charles Engle, where a sump-
tuOus repast was served. The groom be
ing a member of Bleuer's band, that
organization WAS present with their in
struments and rendered him a fine Sere-
made. AT later hour dancing was in
dulged in, and merry making was the order
of the evening.
Mr. and Mrs Bleuer went to houSekeep-
ing today in cozily furnished home on
Sixth avenue, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets, where we trust they will
live happily together for many years to
come. The list of presents were numerous
and costly.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
COURT CHAT

The work of examining all the witnesses
in the car robbery case was concluded this
morning, and the attorneys commenced
their closing pleas. The case was given
to the jury about three o'clock this after
noon. 1t is thought the defence pretty
thoroughly proved an alibi.
Immediately after disposing of the case
to the jury, steps were taken to empanel
a new jury to try the same men on the
next Indictment against them that OF
stealing five wagon wheels, four end
boards, double tree and other parts of a
wagon, in November, 1882
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
CHANGE OF BASE.

Mr. C. H. Schocker, who has been en-
gagged in the tobacco and cigar business
in Rock Island for the last twelve years.
leaves tomorrow evening fcr St. Paul,
where he engages in the same business.
Mr. Schocker has done an extensive busi-
ness all through this country, through
handling the best grades in the market
and his reliability as thorough business
man. Mr.. Schocker makes this change
on the advice of his physician, his health
having been very poor for some time. He
has paid several visits TO Northern Min
nesota, and finds that the climate there
agrees with his health, thus the change
The people of Rock Island are very sorry
to part with Mr.. Schocker, as he has been
numbered among our most substantial
and reliable citizens and business men.
The business men of St. Paul and vicinity
are to be congratulated on securing Mr.
Schocker as one of their number. What
Rock Island loses St. Paul gains.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
uARYET aRyIEw.

Following we're the quotations in Chi
cago today: October wheat 84g; No
vember, ,97; December, go October corn,
49l; year, Al; May, 498 Year oats, 27l;
October pork, slo.95; November, 5000;
January, s11 223. October lard. 81 771
January, s767!, Hog receipts 10000
light. $4so to $5:4o; mixed, $4 As to
s475; heavy, $3.50 to $500. Yes
terday's quotations were as follows
October wheat, 95s; November,
9ss; December $1,ooB. October corn,
50; November, 49l; year, 475; Dec, 49s
October oats, 27B; November, 2S4; May.
81. October pork, 5000; November
$10.95; January, SLIP. October lard
S7.774; November, $7.75; January, $7.65
Hog receipts, s1,0o0; light, $4.70 to
$3.50; mixed, $435 to $40; heavy
S4.75 to $5.10.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27

Robert b. Meath, commander in chief
of the Grand Army of the Republic, has
issued general order to all Grand Army
Pests, asking contributions for yellow
fever sufferers in the south. Major II
G. Connolly, commander of the Maj Gen
John Buford Post, G. A. r., of this city
is in receipt of an order, and also a tele.
gram from W. C. Kelley and E. s. Glover,
the commanders of the Wolsey and Gar.
field Posts which is as follows:
We are in the midst of yellow fever
epidemic quarantined on all sides MANY
of our comrades are out of employment,
unable to get away or to obtain work for
the support Of themselves and families
Relief fund in both posts is exhausted
We need money for food, medicines and
nurses for those already suffering, and
prospective cases. Absolute destitutiou
compels this appeal to our comrades al
the north. Few in numbers, and isolated,
we beg for aid and sympathy in this our
dire extremity.
Major Connolly has issued the following
appeal to the members of the home pest
HOG. MAI. GEN. JOHN BUFoRD Posi-
No. 243, G. A. R., RocK ISLAND, Ill.,,
Sept. 26.-Comrades of Rock Island
county: VIII you spring to the rescue Of
your brothers in the south9 No mattel
how small the contribution, it will be
thankfully received. Comrades john M
Reticker, j. NJ. Beardsley II, and Robert
Koehler will please solicit contributions,
which will be kindly received from every
source
By request of H. G. Connolly, Com
maRder. HARRY NJ. ABELI, Adjt.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
BASE BALL.

The Stars shone brightly last night.
The Stars left on the Atlantic express
this morning for Iowa City, where they
play this afternoon. Great confidence Is
expressed that they will win without
difficulty.
Yesterdays league gamts resulted as
follows:
Boston Bostons z, Buffalos 5.
Springfield = Springfields 16, Bay
City 3.
Philadelphia-Detroit a. Philadel-
phia3
Quincy-Grand Rapids Is, Quincy9.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
CONFERENCE CHIPS.
Whai The Central Illinois Conference
is Doing.

The preaching by the Rev. r. Clewes,
at $50 p. M, was a most interesting
sermon. In the evening Rev. J, J..
Kynctte preached on Church Extension
to an attentive audience which was highly
appreciated by his listeners
T0-DAy's SESSION
This mornings session was opened by
prayer by the Rev. Dr. Haney, after which
the minutes of the previons session were
read and approved. DIR. Hunter, DIR.
Haney and G. W. Gould were appointed
a committee on conference memorial
services. The committees report from
the board of church extension of the
Boston Theological seminary was pre-
sented by the bishop and was referred to
the proper committee. A memorial from
members of the N. w. Indiana conference
was read, requesting the restoration
parchment of T. G. Workmen, which was
respectfully declined. ]. d. Calhoun was
elected statistical secretary and W. r.
Warner was elected third assistant sccrc-
tary. The report of the trustees of the
Northwestern University was referred to
the committee ON education DR.. Ninde,
of the Garrett Biblical Institute, Revs.
Rust Jones. Taylor, and W. T. Kerr, of
the upper Iowa conference, were intro
diced DR.. Kynett, secretary of the
CHURCH extension society, addressed the
conference on his report. A subserip-
ton was taken up for the Metre ,politau
church. Question 20-Was the character
of all the preachers examined, was taken
up J. P Forsyth, P. E. of Kewanee
district; ]. G. Evans, P. f. of Macomb
district; F. NJ Schaefer, p E. of Normal
district; G. W Cue, p f. ofAnargo dis
trict; G. J. Lucky, p E Peoria district
A. r Morgan, of Rock Island district,
and r. d. Russell, of Streator district,
/ treported the condition of their. several
districts and the character of the different
pastors in charge in their several districts;
passed. DR.. Ninde presented the report
of the trustees and faculty of Garrett
Biblical Institute, which was referred 10
the committee on education. He also ad-
dressed the conference on the condition of
the Garrett Biblical Institute.
The following appointment was made
to edit the minutes of the secretary for
the purpose of publishing the same.
r. F. Allen, the treasurer of the educa-
ton committee G. r. Palmer, Rev Bush,
1 DR.. Rhea, of the Upper Iowa conference,
r. Cartwright, of Rock River conference,
and Rev TaSker. of West Virginia con-
| ference, were introduced to the confer
ence. The bishop announced that the re
cepti0n of members into the conference
would take place tomorrow morning after
devotional exercises. The time for the
election of delegates for the general con-
ference was fixed to take place imme-
diately after the election of members to
the conference Dr. Hartzel, assistant
secretary of the Frecdmans Aid society,
addressed the conference on the interest
of his work T. McIish, J. S. Millsap
and DR.. Hunter were appointed to lead
devotional exercises tomorrow morning.
Arrangements of the meetings of the
different committees We're made, the
doxology was sung. bencdiction was pro-
nouneed, and the meeting adjourned till
tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
AROUND THE COUNTY OFFICES.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
25-Felix Freeland to VIM. G. Freeland,
] interest in lots /, 2and 3, in sw4 70, II,
lie, $4,000.
Edward H. Guyer to Annette Guyer, ]
interest in lots 2, 8, A, 6, Z, s, 8, 10, II,
IL, 13, IA and Is, Guyer's subdivision in
IL, H., 2w, 800.
George Mixter to John DAILY, lot Z, in
outlot "a, 80, 1s, 2w, $3.50.
Andrew Ecker to Erick England, part
lot 8, block 2, East Rock Island, $3.50.
NIL. Williams to Wilford Pitmau, lots
and 10, block 1, Reynolds, So, 300.
Wilford Pitman to W. G. Haefele, lots
0 and 10, block 1, Reynolds. $4,000.
LICENSED TO WED.
26-John Moros to Miss 0tilhe Felske,
of Coal Valley.
William A. Fitzsimmons to Miss Alice
Smith, both of Milan.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
RIVER RIPLkTs.

There is no further intelligence from
the sunken steamer Centennial. She still
lies straight just above Men.phis, and it is
not improbable that she can be raised.
The wrecking boat Eckert is now at the
scene of the wreck, and will begin opera
tions at once. This is the third trip to
the bottom of the river for the Centen-
NAL, and at the time of this sinking she
was still in first class order She went
down under pressure of ice in the break
up of 1876, and afterwards sank near
Quincy couple of years later
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
BAD BUTCHERS.

Chief of Police Miller last night arrested
George Buehler and Philip Hoffner, two
butchers, who were suspected Of being
guilty of hacking two beeves to pieces,
the property of Henry fireman, on the
night of August 18th Mr. fireman suf
fered about $50 loss by the transaction,
and notified the police of what had hap
pened. They have been quietly working
up the case since that time. and finally
struck clue, which led to the arrest of
the above mentioned persons Hoffner
was the first man arrested, and when
questioned gave the whole thing away
He said that Buehler and fireman had
some dispute about wages and that the
former signifled his intention of getting
even with his employer. The beeyes we've
destroyed about II o'clock at night and
Hoffner held torch while Buehler did
the cutting. When Buehler was arrested
he also admitted his guilt,
Hoffner and Buehler plead guilty to the
charge against them this afternoon before
Squire Cropper. They were bound over
to the circuit court in the sum of $500
each, and not being able to furnish the
required sum, were sent to jail.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
THE MOLINE BUGGY COMPANY.
From the Moline Dispatch.

branching out by putting up new build
ings. The latest to build is the Moline
Buggy Company who will erect a two
story brick building 60xS0 feet on the
south end of their lot on Third avenue.
The new building will be used for ware
room, thing they are greatly in need of
Work on the warehouse viii be commenc-
ed Immediately. This company is now
turning out both tho Haley and the
Caverly cart, and also one of the finest
spring wagons ever offered to the trade.
The company will soon commence work
on larger scale in order to meet the de-
mand for their excellent goods.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
HoFFMAsTER g SON ON CARPETS.

On account af the scarcity of room,
caused by the increase of our dry goods
and shoe business, we have resolved to
close out our carpets at the following low
prices: Best body Brussels $1,15; best
tapestry Brussels S23c; good tapestry
Brussels zoe; Best three ply Ingram 95c;
best extra super Ingram 774c; best super
Ingram zoe; all wool Ingram SOC; best
cotton chain extra super Ingrains soc;
good Ingram S74c; cotton Ingram 1Sc.
The above goods are all of the best
brands and styles. Early buying secures
the best patterns.
H. HoFFMAsTER & Son,
d6t&w4t- 1923 and 1925 Second avenue
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27

/ have fixed the selling prices of my
hard coal Mt $S per ton for CRATE and egg
and IS 80 for per ton for nut, range and
No. 4, in place of the prices heretofore
advertised. All orders now on my books
will be charged at the new prices and Gus
TONERS who have already paid me for coal
Mt higher prices than the above will have
the difference refunded TO them. My coal
is now arriving and am ready for all the
orders lean get. E. G. FRAZER
246
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27

the ferry boat and the dock ON last ete-
ming. He was returning from Dayenpor..
and attemptedto step of the boat before it
reached the landing. and as consequence
made a downward shoot in the open
space. William Stasson, the night watch
man, grabbed him in time to save him
from fatal injury, although his right leg
was caught and broken just above the an
kle. He was carried to Sehaefer's boarding
house on the levee, where doctor attend
ed him.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27

freight in the west had been consigned to
the Peoria road
G. II. Dibbern, Phil zahn, viii Kale
and number of others left this morning
for the state fair at Chicago We expect
them TO return with number of laurels.
Emery and Luther Snyder and Miss
Turner, of Searstown, attended a grand
concert given by the people of LIE Claire,
Iowa. After the concert the young peo-
pie had an opportunity to enjoy them
selvey at dancing. No doubt those who
went from here had good time as they
are lovers of the innocent sport.
CITIZEN
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27
STILL LNMER

Mr.. Wm. Ncvins, the hard coal dealer,
Is now laying in his supply of anthracite,
and as the home combination which has
been in existence for the past five or six
years is broken, he finds himself enabled
to offer hard coal to the public at consid-
erably lower figures than any other dealer
in the city. The best quality, all sizes,
all rail- and carefully screened. City
scale weights, twenty hundred to the ton.
Orders promptly filled.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-09-27

The Rock Island & Peoria railroad is
selling tickets TO Cincinnati and return at
reduced rates, to accommodate those de-
string to attend the exposition. For full
particulars enquire at the company s
Office, corner of First avenue and Twen-
tieth street. s4tf