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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
THE HALF WAY HOUSE
Burned to the Ground Early This
Morning.

About 1870 this morning flames were
seen issuing from the barn in the rear of
the Halfway House on Moline avenue,
and owing to the infiammable material in
the barn it was soon mass of flames.
The structure being very close tothe house,
the fire was soon communicated to 1t.
which was reduced to ashes. and in about
two hours there WAS nothing left but a
remnant Of the walls of the old brick
building. The building was owned by
Mrs B. Hausler, and was occupied by
Joseph King as a boarding house and
saloon, The loss to both Mr.. King and
Mrs. Hausler is almost total. The build
ings were valued at between 1900 and
so. 900. on which there was an insurance
of So, 800, and $500 on Mrs Hausler's fur
niture. Mr.. King suffers almost a total
loss, saving only few chairs and bill
lard table, the latter damaged con
siderably by water. Mr. Kings loss is
So, 900, on which there was an insurance of
81 roo, the furniture in the boarding
house being insured for 5000,
and saloon stock and fixtures $500. In
the barn were three valuable horses be
longing to stranger and owing to the
quick spread of the fire they were eonsum-
ed with the contents. Mr. King also suffers
the loss of $185 in cash. 1t was in his
room up stairs in his pants pocket which
he tried to reach, but the fire had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible to
get at it. The boarders in the house of
which there were twenty three, lost
nearly everything barely having time to
dress and get out of the building
several wagons were among the contents
of the barn. The origin of the fire is
mystery The idea of the fire originating
from spark from passing locomotive is
absurd, the roof being as wet as could
be, owing to the rain. 1t was undoubt-
edly the work of an incendiary. The first
hose company to respond was the A. o.
T.. of Moline, which owing to the 1ateness
of the hour and the distance they had to
make, they made as good time as could be
expected under the circumstances, but the
buildings and their contents were a total
loss before they arrived The
nearest and only hydrant
anywhere in that vicinity is
about two blocks south of the scene of
the fire. So it is apparent that property
in that part of Moline is at the mercy of
fire for want of proper water facilities
The building was put up by Mr. Hausler
about Is years ago and was occupied by
him up to about two years ago when it
was rented to Mr.. King who has occu-
pied it since then.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
wEpNEspAY MoRNINa sEssIoN.


The board reassembled this morning al
nine o'clock, with all the members present,
After the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting, the credentials of Su.
| his seat
Tie list of committees, as published
| elsewhere, were received
Supervisor McKinnfe moved that Mr..
Gordon be excused from serving on the
county line question but on call of the
yeas and nays, the motion was lost
The report and plat of the poor farm
committee, on motion, was received and
placed on file.
The committee on a new county build
ing handed in their report, which was in
favor of a new building. but if one was
not built urged the Improvement OF the
old one.
Judge Peasants and Adams then made
quite lengthy remarks in favor of a new
building, and hoped the Supervisors
would view the matter in the right light,
and vote in favor of a new building The
report was received and placed on file.
Supervisor Gordon then presented a
resolution which was adopted The sub
stance of it was. that at the November
term, 1881, an appropriation of $4,000
was voted for the erection of an insane
asylum, provided that the Rock Island and
Moline Hospital Association donated a
similar amount; but as the time specified
for the erection of said building had ex-
PRED. that the order of $4,000 be can
celled.
The reading of county bills followed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
Gee. w. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency.
FOR SALE.

Fine lot on 9th ave and 18th street.
Fine residence lots in best part Of city; easy
terms.
$4,000 viii buy row Of three buildings which
rent for S25 per month.
$500 will buy a nice re-, idence with Iarg.
ground, in choice neighborhood
SO, 500 buys nearly new honse, nine rooms, ia
upper part of city that cost So 500 to build hon--
alone.
s1,loo win buy good house and lot on 81
avenue.
81 1000 buys a good house 4 rooms. dry cellar
good well and barn; lot 80 xi05; terms easy
$3.50 win take a good house, g rooms, with burn.
in Greenbush; terms easy.
$500 will buy house and lot well located
Nice residence on the bluff, cheap,
$3.50 takes an acre of ground with house, barn
fruit, etc, on the bluff.
Acres on the bluff with new housc barn etc.
all kinds Of fruit; cheap, on easy terms.
Fine land for gardening adjoining the city and
on bluff.
Fine business property cor ith avenue aud l1th
street.
Nice brick residence with fine grounds and nj
buildings outside city limits, on street car line
Large dwelling and grounds, well located. for
boarding honse' saloon or summer garden
Eighty feet front with two good bnildings nest
toe Il l a. passenge" depot, on Moline avenue
fine location for borders, restaurant, saloon. mra
market OF any kind Of business.
$1,000 viii buy fine business corner lot SIX
1850 with dwelling and barn. on 9TH avenue
$1,000 will buy good house and an acre Of land
on Milan street railway.
$1,000 buys house and corner lot. G0x1J0 ON
9th avenue.
$3.50 takes house and lot on 9Th street
Corner store and dwelling, large lot eih street,
good business location.
New house, rooms. int 42x1i2, in upper part 81
the city for 81 600
INSURE your property with Geo. " u, HAIR
RIS; Standard. Reliable Companies represented.
No. 1920 SECOND AVENUE,
ap-9-d1y Under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
Lost United SITES Banls aud Notes

4
OF the $40. go, 900 past-due debt OF
the United States upon which in
terast has long ceased, and which had
been presented for payment down tothe
April schedule. less than one-half the
amount, or S4.s79, 500. consists of the
81 per cent. bonds called in by Secre-
tary Foiger since last September. TIL
further.sum of 50. 943, 500 in bonds, of
various issues. have been outstanding
from olrc 10 FIVE years, and the remain
der @1.75f GOO (pari old interest bearing
Treasury notes. war issues). from five to
ten years and over The loss of the
Treasury notes during and soon after the
war IS not surprising, but that such large
sums Of the overdue called bonds should
have been privately boarded SO many
years after the interest had ceased is not
little remarkable. 1t Is possible that
many of these bonds have been lost or
misplaced, or accidently destroyed, and
may never be presented. 1t is now well
asceTtjincd that of the fractional cur
rcney used during the war and until
subsidiary silver was substituted in 1876,
nearly 81 900. 600 year or S15, 900, 600
out Of $4,000. 900 printed and circulat-
ed. has been lost or DESTROYED. Ovel
-, 600. 600 has been marked off the
Treasury books by authority of Congress,
and Sc. 600, 900 more had as we'll follow,
since the notes have ceased to be pre-
scented. 1t is estimated that about S26,-
100000 greenback notes have been lost
or destroyed in the tAYenty-one years
since they were first issned; but the
truth about all such estimates will never
be known in our DAYS, as oreenback
legal-tender has become part and parcel
OF our financial system. In like doubt
is the loss of notes of the national banks
in the twenty years of their existence.
Whatever it is, the profit inures under
the law TO the Treasury, and not TO
the banks of circulation. Neeo York
Com 1l2e1rial l4iNerfiSc9,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
To close out our wall paper we of
THE ELECTION.

At quarter to three o'clock this after
noon there had been 2O1 votes cast a
special election for aldermen in the Third
ward. The judges of election are VIM
Young, Chas. Ritter and Peter Schemmer
Arthur Burial and George Copp were tht
clerks The ARGUS does not like te
claim a victory before the votes are
counted, but from very reliable informa-
ton we can-predict the election of Henry
ladders by large majority. 1t is evil
been rescued from the. Mott-Henry
crowd, and that the old Third is true to
her first love,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02

the railroad folks did not object TO the
crossing, but wanted good substantial
ene This the street railway company
agreed to do. The crossing should be
made at once, as the condition in whish
it has been for the past week, has made a
great deal Of trouble for persons drawing
heavy loads to the Diamond 10 ware
house.
Provide yourself with summer suit,
at J. b. Zimmer's.
Mr.W. L. Heath. who was elected chair
man of The board of supervisors of Rock
Island county Tuesday afternoon is res.
ident Of Black Hawk. He is a young
man well acquainted with county affairs,
and The ARGUS predicts that he win make
an excellent presiding officer. His pop
1larity is attested from the fact that he
was the only republican elected from his
town.
Summer suitings. in great variety of
styles, at j. B. Zimmer's.
The remains of Robert Fl. Brown. the
suicide from Fairport, Iowa, buried by
Undertaken Knox last week, were taken
up day and removed to Fairport. John
Fentsel is the man who identified Brown,
and it was his daughter with whom the
deceased was infatuated. She was his
guiding star, and when be supposed an
other man had supplanted him in her
affections, he wished to end his existence.
1t is rumored that he was told that Miss
Fentsel had married his rival, which no
doubt helped to quicken the deed. The
man whom Brown suspected as his rival,
but who was only friend of the family,
resides in Hampton.
For awnings. tents, etc, ap ply to G. H.
Young. No. 1T Main street Davenport.
may2d3m
At the afternoon meeting, the supervi-
sors voted to dispense with smoking
during sessions. The vote stood 20 to 3.
The lovers of the weed will therefore
have to do their smoking before they
assemble as body. A motion was also
made and carried to fix the wolf bounty
to IS for old and So for young wolves.
Peter j. Slime has installed himself at
the Harper House saloon, where he will
be pleased to see his friends
Buy that new summer suit at ]. b.
Zimmers.
To close out our wall paper we offer
10 cent DaDeF at cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
cHTLDREN's CARRIAGES.

The Rock Island Children's Carriage
Co, have on exhibition at the new and
handsome salesroom at the factory, the
latest novelties in baby carriages, rattan,
willow and wooden bodies, upholstered
in cotalins, silks, velvets and mohair
pushes at prices from 50 % to $50.
They have also few of last years stock
left over which they viii close out at
bargains. Call at the factory, First ave
nue. and Seventeenth street, or at Hoff-
masters dry goods store. 2Sd&w1w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
Beyond the River.
Away Across the Mississippi is held Con-
vincing Conversation

~ tell pou, sir, that they are one of the neaie-i
combinations produced, and my experience
of that sort Of thing has been wide enough 70 emu
| tie my Judgment TO some respect
''oh, don't know, " responded the hrst Hpe'u-
ers friend, with little yawn' asthougn De a''A
take much interest I'm the subject 80 nave h0>S'
been able 20 see much difference In those thIhgs'
bev are all pretty nearly the same size, and made
of abont the same stuff"
The talk of which the foregoing is fragment,
took place in Gallatin, Missouri not long ago, in
the snug Office Of DrJ NJ. =. Flowers, one Of the
leading hysicians of the state, who followed up
the vein In which he had introduced IL substantial
Is IN these words
Nonsense. that is the rigmarole Of boy, OF
rather of "a who either doesn't know or
doesn't care what he says. Those things, as you
call them, just dinerent as the moon is from
green cheese. Now, liniInents, lotions and ONT
ments are very good in most for the relief Of
pain or Inflammation But. in the first place they
are nnclean. They soil the hands and the linen
besides being always ont Of reach when they are
most wanted
Well, my dear Doctor" sighed the traveller
from the North, what would You have This il
a wretched world anyhow, aud nothing Il ever at
hand when it is wanted You can't suggest any
thing
Yes, can, = broke in the Doctor, humping
the table with his fist, q can suggest BENsON's
CAPcINE POROUS PLASTER. have tried il
on my patients, and have tried Il on myself. for
an attack Of Neumouia, and in all casses relief has
followed in from three 10 forty,eight hours. The
old plasters ere stage coaches-the Capcine is n
telegraphie dispatch. For instance, In cases Of
Neuralgia Muscular Rheumatism, Lumbago. re
tated action Of the Kidneys, and --v
II give il mp. Doctor, and in case Of need TN buy
Benson's, > said the traveller, pleasantly.
In the center Of the genuine Is cur the word
CAPCINE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
LOCAL MARKET REPORT.

The following were the quotations on
Market square to-day
Oats, 44(045 cents bnshcI; corn, 48(0
so; potatoes, 65(070; prairie hay,
$12(@$14 ton; timothy, $12C0$14;
slough, $sCaS1o; coal, 11C@1s cents a
bushel; wood, 81. 5o@s5.oo cord; h~gs,
live, Sc 75(0S7 %; dressed, S7.75@$s. %.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
NEVER GIVE ZIP.

Ii you are suffering with low and de.
pressed spirits, loss of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood, weak CON
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid Improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery viii cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz Il Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
a GREAT DISCOVERY.

That is daily bringing joy to the homes
of thousands by saving many of their
dear ones from an early grave. Truly is
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Loss of Voice. Tickling in
in the throat, Pain in The Side and Chest,
or any disease OF the Throat and Lungs
a positive cure. Guaranteed Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug
Store Large size $1.00
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02

The ear in which Kavanagh swore he
drove the murlerers of Cavendish and
Burke to the park is now the star at
traction at Madame Tussaud7s exhibit
ton, but the horse and harness are now
retained by the police. The original
color was red. and the number 40, but
after the tragedy it was repainted. and
a new license applied for il in the num-
Der it now bears 52l. The old plate
michael kavanagh, Townsend street
is battered and venerable and is also
held by the police as link in the evil
dtucp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
Cheap Lots for Sale.

One hundred lots in my addition at one
half their value. Low taxes six per cent
interest. Deeds given and no money
down if they build Also lots in Allen &
Fleming's Webb 81 Henrick's additions.
Cheap. Enquire of O. ]. Dimick, or NJ
E. Sweeney, in my absence. 2Sd1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02

Oliver Byron and his company began
an engagement at the acadamy of music
last evening, and though rain fell in tor
rents, the house was crowded. The play
was Across the Continent. which Mr.
Byron has been playing with tremendous
success Tor many years. His persona
ton OF The hero was as spirited as ever.
Inc company is stronger than usual.
Courier.
The above company win be at Harper's
next Monday evening. Although Mr.
Byron has never visited Rock Island be
fore, he has national reputation ant
should receive hearty welcome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
ANNOUNCEMENT

Carse s. Reticker wish to inform the
public that they intend engaging in other
business and will sell their entire stock of
boots and shoes and slippers at and below
cost, commencing with Monday the 9th
day of April. Our stock is complete
as we have just received our entire spring
stock. CARsE G RETICKER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02

During Missions recent visit to the
White House she made a dead set al
Justice Grey. of the Supreme Court.
The Judge. like most elderly gentlemen
who have lived a single life. is diifident
in the society OF Indies. and the more
attentive Nilsson. the more embarrassed
he. Finally she became disgnsted at
his Summarizing replies to her pretty
sayings and told him he was no good,
and then addressed herself entirely to
the President. who had been watching
the scene all along 1t will be a long
time before Judge Grey viii hear the
last of this little affair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
INTERMEDIATES For SALE.

$3.50 will buy large lot in my addition
to South Rock Island / also throw on
the market thirty lots in Guyer's addition
to Rock Island, near Augustana college,
and eight lots in the Chicago or Lower
addition. Terms to suit purchasers.
19-1mo %. Ell. Guver.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich,
will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora
ton of health and manly vigor. Address
as above b No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed
dec 22 d-w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02

Like oil upon troubled waters is Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar upon a
cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Coldens Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. No other.
OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, ehilblains, corns, letter. chap
ped hands. and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
CARsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices:
100 pairs ladies' kid button shoes for $1.75
100 pairs ladies' goat button shoes, 81 30.
$50 pairs ladies' kid opera slippers, 500
cases mems calf boots. 81.
And all other goods in proportion. ut
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
NEW MILLINERY

Miss Zeis has returned from the East
with an immense stock of millinery and
fancy goods.o the very latest and most
popular styles. Under the Harper house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
prAI. ESTATE

Heirs of Conrad Wittick to Andrew
Anderson, lot 10, block / in Brooks add
ton to Rock Island; $500.
Thos. Y Miller to Robt E. PearsOl, nh
e3, Sc of section %, town 10, r2, e; $500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-02
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition TO the city OF
Rock Island Terms, nefourth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest
apl 13 d3m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-02-06
Assessment Notice.
Albion Consolidated Mining Com.
DAny.

pany.
Location Of principal place Of business, San
Francisco, California.
Location OF works, Eureka Mining District,
Eureka, Nevada.
!, Notice is hereby given that at . meeting Of
the Board Of Directors, held on the 10th day Of
January, 1888. an assessment mo. 12) of Fifty
cents t5ocl per share was levied upon the capt.
ist tsi stock OF the corporation, payable immedi.
ateiy IN U. 9. gold coin. to the Secretary, at
t the office Of the Company, Room 9, No. 327
Fine street, San Francisco, California.
any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the THIRTEENTH DAY OF
FEBhuARY, 1888, will be delinquent and Sd-
Vernsed for sale at public auction; and unless
payment is made before. will be sold on
monday, the Fifth Day OF March,
A. d. 1888,
Io pay the delinquent assessment, together
WIN costs of Advertising and expenses Of sale.
by order Of the BoSrd Of Directors.
om D. B. CHISHOLM, Secretary.
omee-Room Q. No. 327 Pine street, San
Francisco, California.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-02-06

EUREKA LODGE. NO. ls. r. d A. II.
rrlHE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF Eu.
l. rsks Lodge, No. 10, r. b 4. NJ, will be
held IN Odd Fellows' Hall Saturday, on or be-
fore the full moon.
Members Of sister lodges. and nojourning
brethren in good standing. are cordially invit.
ed to attend. A. L. FITZGERALD, ". n.
JoHN e. JOINS, Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-02-06
Sealed Proposals.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
reks County, Nevada, that sealed proposals
will be received by said Board of County Oom.
missioners up to 70 o'clock on the FIFTH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1885, for providing med
icsl services and medicines for the INDECENT
sick Of Eureka County, Nevada, being at the
County Hospital Of said Eureka County, from
the 7th day Of February, 1885, to the TIN day OF
Each lid must be for medical servlcea and
medicines for the INDECENT sick during the
time said persons may remain in the Hospital
The party whose bid shall be accepted shall
enter into Q written contract with the aforo-
said Board OF County Commissioners 10 per-
form the above mentioned services anu 90 the
sbove mentioned things.
Zach party submitting bid muss aSoom'
pany his bid with good and sufncient pond,
with two or more sureties, to be approved by
said Board, in the sum Of One Thousand DOL
lars. United Btates gold coin, payable to the
County of Eureka, State Of Nevada, and con-
ditioned for the faithful performance OF his
contract. ,
pHcconnts on said contract to be audited and
allowed monthly, after the service has been
The I'D Board Of County Commissioners re-
serve the right to reject any and al BIDS.
Sealed proposals will be opened and exam.
tined BY said Board Of County commissioners
on the 7th day Of February, A. D. 1883;
witness my hand and the seal OF tne 1oaro o'
County 6ommi..ionsrs 4 ~ DuIssa' isss. S'V'a''
M. osn osS Oh '''M *. q. oAvANAUaH.
GU \clerk OF the Board Of County o1m. Ma
n6AA rissionsrs Of Eureka County; Ne
IS6S vada. ja7td
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-02-06
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