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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
JACK FROST.
He has Made His Appearance, and His
ley Touch has been Felt.

On the hill top. in the valley, and in
the cities, was felt the touch of Jack
Frost on Sunday morning. The unwel-
come messenger with icy fingers visited
us again this morning, but with gentler
touch than the preceding day. It is
feared that some damage has been done
to the corn crop, which is not quite
lnatured Some localities escaped alto
gether while in some places the crop will
be considerably lessened A week or ten
DAYS of warm weather now would place
the largest portion of the crop out of
danger, hut if the frost continues, serious
results will follow.
In Chicago the cold snap had a decided
effect on the spectators. who we've greatly
exercised over the sudden change Prices
were not advanced because the damage
which was 50 greatly feared was actually
inflicted, but because the undispelled
alarm made it apparent to all how preca-
rious the situation is, The corn short"
were frightened out of their wits The
corn longs were greatly embroidered.
The news which had been received when
trading began Saturday, was that while
there might have been light frost in
Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa and Hi
nois had altogether escaped and in ne
place had the damage been serious But
even with this news the "shorts" who
had all night been dreaming of blizzard
and Manitoba waves and black frosts,
made great rush to get in their property
The September and October options
advanced cents per bushel, the former
selling up to 514c. and the latter up 504c,
| The temperature by noon advanced,
because the weather was milder, and the
alarm good deal decreased Alto O'Clock
when the regular board closed &c of the
| advance had been lost September corn
closed at 502c, and October at soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
EVidenca Ennn rh.

A New York broker, who left the
street three or four years ago, one day
received a call from man up the riv
er. who announced that old Blank wa,
dead.
"Old Blank. Yes, | remember aim
so he is dead?n
Yes, and his heirs are trying to break
the will. +"
They are?'
Yes, and they are going to have il
he was crazy. They want you as wit.
ness.
Want me2 Why, l know nothing Of
the old man, except that | once invested
$4,000 for him.
well, that's all they expect to prove
by you,
what, eh?"
why. if you'll come into court anC
swear that the old man let YOU have
$4,000 to invest for him the case is
made out. When can you Gomez"
He never went Val Street NeaDS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
LIST OF PATENTS,

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Sept T.
1888. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Dagger & Co, mechanical ex
perts, and solicitors of patents. Washing,
ton, D. c:
Bergen. W L, Batavia, machine for threading
bolts.
Brainerd, F ", Freepart; Dreaming can.
Carter, Cyrus c, Neelyville; sewing machine.
Herr, August W Chicago; yault cover and ven
tilator
johnson, Richard, Belleyille; coal mining ma
chine.
Jotten, John, Chicago, skittle square or game
board
Larkin T J. Chicago; vehicle spring.
McCarty, Samuel, Aurora; fire escape
Morris, C, 0lney; journal box cooler
Rinehart, d, Chicago; device for operating
shoyels by power.
Rockwell, F L. Chicago, double faucet
Rowland, Charles, Quincy; calculating device
Sackett, A NJ. Clinton; stop for check row wires
Seaman. A, Chicago; pie plate.
Wadleigh. Theo. Mills Grove; trace buckle
Withrow, Matthew NJ, Sherman flood fence
Woodbridge, 5 II, Venice; vehicle spring.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
Cleanliness Of Sinks,

One of the most prolific causes of de.
Element and offensive odors in kitchen
sinks and their outlets is the presence
of decaying grease. This comes from
the emptying of kettles in which meat
has been cooked, IN the dish water, and
in the soap. The grease lodges in ev-
cry crevice and catches at every OBJ
struction. A remedy may be found in
the use of the common alkalies instead
of soap, aqua ammonia in washing
clothes, and borax in washing lawns
and laces, ana washing soda in cleaning
dishes. These alkalies prevent solid
soap from forming in the sink and its
pipes and neutralize all effects of de-
composing fat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
RIVER RIPLETS

The Libbie Conger is expected down
at O'Clock this evening.
The L. S. light house boat Ivy, stopped
short time on her way up river this
morning
The st. Paul went north this morning.
Col. W. H. Hatch, congressman, in
conversation with Capt. II. B. Hatcher, of
the Gem City, few days since. said, IF
England had the Mississippi river she
would deepen her channels and would
fence it in with granite walls, and would
pride it as the greatest thoroughfare in the
world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10

The county board met at ? o'clock this
afternoon. After the reading of the
minutes of the previous meeting. the board
adjourned until tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock.
W. o, Negus and F. p WEIGH visited
the formers stock farm on Rock river this
morning. They found the Bashaws.
McGregors and other fine strains of horses
in good condition
Chestnut Boy won the 2;40 race at
Peoria on Saturday. Five heats were
trottet and the best time made was 2:36.
Rock Island horses are covering them
selves all over with glory.
Mr.. Lowrie c. Banding, son of NJ. V.
Banding, ESQ, will leave on Wednesday
to complete his term at the Iowa City
law college. He is a promising young
man, and will made his mark in the
world.
There was quite an equestrian party
gaily galloping through the streets on
Saturday evening. Horse riding is health
giving exercise, and should be in1ulged
in more frequently by our young people.
The water supply was not entirely cut
off yesterday, the repairs being made
while the pressure was down to about
thirty pounds. The new machinery was
stopped, though, and the. old engine used,
while the other was being repacked and
cleaned
The colored camp meeting is still in
progress at Bethel island. Yesterday
there were great many visitors went
down from this city and witnessed the
exercises.
Dead sea beat up high,
BIT children Of God pass through dry,
Whats the matter now.
Ddntyou wish you were there.
Angels flying through the air,
What's the matter now.
The Misses Title and Lizzie Denkmann,
of this city, and the Misses Ballord and
Miss Sadie Anderson, of Davenport, left
this morning on the cannon ball train for
Wellesley, Mass. where they will attend
college for the coming year. This is the
Misses Denkmann's second term at the
institution, and they report it as an ex-
cellent school.
County Superintendent Southwell is
sued the following teachers certificates on
Saturday: Arthur Latin, Milan; BERTHE
Cornwall, Merilla L. Healey, Fannie A.
Huntoon, Emma L, Cooper, D. L. Morrill,,
Lizzie NJ. Nye La Nette Covalt, Sarah E.
DOxsee, II. D. Hatch, Moline; Jennie
Linn, Illinois City, and Lizzie Gardner,
Coal Falley.
Word has been received by Messrs.
Weyerhauser & Denkman, from their boat
J. c. Caffrey, that the water in the upper
river is very low. On account of the
lowness of the water in the Chippewa
river, the work Of floating logs has been
suspended at present, and nothing can he
done until the water rises.
NJ. c. Thomas, time keeper at the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
office. was the recipient few days ago of
$125 from the employees of the St Louis
division of the road. The donation is for
the purpose of obtaining an artificial leg
for Mr.. Thomas, who lost his limb about
two years ago while switching in the yards
here. The present was a complete sur
prise to him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
REDUCED RATES.

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 .iull
particulars enquire at the companys
office, corner of First avenue and Tween
tieth Street. s4tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
HARD C0AL MARKET

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $3.50;
range SIS. rs; nut and No A, 5000 per ton,
screened and delivered Brookfield (for
grates) $780, Blacksmiths' coal, Con-
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. E, G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
AROUND THE COUNTY OFFICES
PROBATE

S-GuardIanship of minor heirs of
Stmuel Bell, deceased. Final account of
guardian filed and approved, and ward,
Richmond P. Wood having arrived at
the age of 81 years and flea his final re
ceipt of release. Guardian discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
BARp CoAl MARKgT.

The bestis 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. ID. Fol-
SONS -four and feed store No ,706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1866.
Aug 23-tf WIN. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
LAND rycuRSIOS

T. B. 0lshausen, No. 1913 Main street,
Davenport. gets up excursions to EN-
metsburg, Iowa, every three weeks.
Round trip tickets IS. 19tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10

The late Ginery Twichell for many
years, and especially during the excit-
ing Harrison campaign, was noted for
his horse expresses, conveying the ear
Hest returns of elections throughout
Massachusetts to Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
HARD COAL.

J. s. Wylie, whose office is with the
Coal Valley Mining company, will furnish
the best quality of genuine Cross Greek
Lehigh coal, clean and bright, at same
prices as other grades. aug31tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
AN ORDINANCE.
Providing for the levy. assessment and
collection of Taxes for the fiscal
year 1888

Be it ordained By The City Council Of the city
Of Rock Island:
SECTION /. That there shall be levied. assessed
and collected, upon the personal and real property
within the corporate limits of the city Of Rock
Island, as the same is or may be returned by the
Assessor of said city for the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-three, 1883, to-wit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10


Making total aggregate sum TO be levied, as
scssed and collected of siXty-seven thoa, and
three hundred dollars
SEC. 2 The City Clerk shall file certified
copy of this ordinance with the County Clerk of
the comfy of Rock Island and state of Illinois on
or before the 18th day of September, A. D., 1888
so that the tax may be by him extended on the
Collectors books for said year, agreeable to stat
ute in such cases made and provided,
Passed September 6, 1883.
Approved
JAMES 2. MOTT, Mayor
Attest
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
FnR SALE

400 acres of IA and 81 foot veins Of
coal land near Terre Haute, Ind.
If ]. G. BANEs, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
WANTED.

few Boarders can be accommodated at Mrs
A. stockwell's. one door west of Baptist church
Third avenue between 14th end 18th SITS. SO st
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association. 1917 Sec
ond avenue, for prices IN the best hard
coal in the city If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-10
Geo. W. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
-AND-
Insurance Agency.
FOR SALE.

beautiful place of co acres. good sriIlf,... a.,
acres IN fruit, balance in good crop, miIe. fr,,
Milan cheap nom
The best paying Meat Market in the cir, H..
been established IS years and has a fps So
custom. If not sold soon will rent frre tllrr, .
years to a responsible party.
A nice residence on 23d street with corrarr,,
Nice residence and 4 acre on the bluf
Ten acres good level land. with honse an lima
-Four acres on bluff, cheap.
Nice brick residence, with an acre ar mon. .,
ground, on Elm street
Brick residence with Gne grounds. On In ,
Milan street railway.
$500 will buy good house snd lot converter,
TO upper saw mills, depot and round house
$1,000 will buy good room house in fr.t-ls..
order, good well, dry cellar and barn: lot ss,yIF
easy terms.
500 will buy good one story house and la,.
with barn. '.'
Fine lots in Lynde'7 addition, high and drv. ~ tia
good water, convenient to business and in a !-,.f
neighborhood; prices and terms easy
Lot Sox24O, through block. cheap. easv terms
can he divided into 40 foot lots
INSURE your property with Geo ". l. HAIR
ms; Standard, Reliable Companies representa-
No. 1920 SECOND AVENUE.
apl-9-d1y Under Harper House
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11

LONDON, May l0.-Dr. Thomas Gallagher,
Bernard Gallagher, Alfred Whitehead,
Wm. Ansburgh, John Curtin, Henry Will
son and Henry Dalton, the dynamite con.
spiracy prisoners, were again arraigned to-
day. Poland, on behalf OF the treasury, in
timated that the examination Of the
prisoners would be concluded tomorrow.
lie would then ask that they be COM
mitted for trial on the charge Of treason.
The court room was crowded. The pris-
oners seemed in good health. a clerk in
the postoilice testified money orders had
passed between DR.. Thomas Gallagher
and. Curtin. The steward OF the steamer
Parthia, identified DR.. Gallagher rs the
man who sailed from New York March
18th. Another steward OF the Parthia
identified Ansburg, who he said accompsn-
led DR.. Gallagher. The steward OF the
steamer Germanic identified Bernard GAL
lagher who sailed from Liverpool for New
York March 1st.
The clerk OF the cloak room OF the Easton
railway depot testified that Wilson and
DR.. Gallagher deposited valise with him
March 29tb. Gallagher told him to keep it
cool. The valise was called for March 81
by Wilson. Mojendie, public analyst OF
birmingham and CHIEF inspector oil explos-
ives, gave testimony regarding tho nitro
glycerine found in Whitehead's factory.
Whitehead cross examined Mojendie aud
displayed much intelligence in putting
questions. Witness declined to state that
be understood the manufacture Of all ex-
plosiyea.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11
ward MeConley Hung.

PIrrsBuRdu; May l0.-Ward McConkey
was executed here this morning in the
yard attached to the county jail, for the
murder Of George A. McLurein Deadmaps
Hollow, near McKeesport, Pa, on the
night Of August 2, 1881. The murdered
man had goods stolen from his store and
had tracked the thieves, among whom was
McConkey, to the hollow, where he
was afterwards found riddled with
bullets. The murder created intense
excitement, and vigilance committees
were organized, who secured the woods for
miles, but the murddrers eluded them, and
several months afterwards McConkey was
arrested in New York State, but the others
have never been apprehended. Nc.
Conkey retired to bed about ten last
night, aud slept 60 soundly that he
had 10 be awakened This morning be
ate hearty breakfast and when his spirit.
ual advisers visited him he was uncou.
cerned as he had been all the time. He
aspended the scatfold few minutes before
III A. NJ, and thirteen minutes later the
trap was sprung. On the scafiold he pro-
tested his Innocence, and addressing the
spectators said
'nGood.hye, one and ALL you hang me
because you suppose ! know something oi
McClures murder and won't squeal."
Just as the moose was adjusted he said i,
Goodbye all, yon purderetS,"
Death was caused from strangulation,
and life was extinct in seven minutes.
The bearing Of the condemned was total
indifference. Not single tremor was per.
ceptible, and he even laughed as he
marched from the Jail to the scaffold.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11
CABLE Flashes.

The London Conrt OF Chancery refused
Madame Nilsson an application for injunc-
ton against manager Gye.
"A large meeting OF BradIaugh's constitr-
ents was held at Northampton last night,
at which resolution was passed in favor
Of Bradlaugh retaining his seat in the
Commons.
Phillipart, the Belgian fnancier who
was recently extradited from France on a
charge OF forgery, has written lett, O the
public prosecutor declaring tina. II he is
kept in prison beyond the present week,
all the companies of which he has the
directions will be ruined.
Hayti advices state that several noted
persons at Cape Haytien have been arrest
ed. Six hundred fugitive inhabitants OF
Miragone, have reached Port au Prince.
They state that the rebels blew up briags
at Miragone with dynamite, killing 200
persons and wounding 200 more.
signor Deprelis, President OF the Italipn
Council, stated in the Chamber OF Deputies
yesterday, that the Irredenla agitation ", 8
conducted solely by persons hostile to the
institutions OF the country. The Govern
ment, he said, were determined to repress
all criminal preparations. II Italy wished
to make the doctrine OF nationslties
triumph, she must declare war against the
whole OF Europe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11
CR0P REPORT.
Returns of the Condition cf Wheat 10
the Department of Agriculture. .

WAsHlSoToN, May 10y-The May returns
Of wheat to the Department Of Agriculture
make the condition compared with April
averages materially lower in New York,
Michigan, Ohio and. illinois. Further in
jury was wrought by frosts early in April
aud in the more northern districts the real
damage by March freezing was
more fully disclosed as the covering Of
snow and ice disappeared. The average Is
II for New York; Michigan IS; Ohio 90;
illinois 66. Further loss was suffered by
plowing up large areas in Ohio and ILL.
nois. A reduction in Missouri from SO to
80 is also reported. In Indiana the condi-
ton averages rs, and New Jersey reports
l0l, both the same as in April. All re-
manning Northern States show an i'm
proyement since the April report, as we'll
ss the Pacific coast and nearly all the
Southern States.
This is an Improvement OF 10 points in
California and II in Oregon. The average
condition Of winter wheat is SSi against SO
In April. Loss in acreage frcm replantipg
in other crops may be assumed TO reduce
the prospect TO that ofApril lst.
1t should be understood that in the de-
partment5 reports OF condition, 100 means
that medium growth will be iull stand
and healthy growth Ohio and Illinois
State reports compare favorably with last
years crops. Thus Ohio reports SO for
May, compared with last year, and .62 COM
pared with an average crop. The spring
wheat area will not be complete
till May 10Th, and will be re.
ported y June 1st. The Statistical
Agent for Dakota makes the probable in.
crease so per cent. The Agent. for Mime.
sofa reported Sc per cent OF last years area
already planted. An increase OF l5
per cent Is reported in Washington
Territory II is not probable that
the increase in the spring wheat area will
more than make good the loss oil the win.
ter wheat average. Without regard to
spring wheat the breadth OF the present
prospect for the winter wheat area, in con-
sideration of the reduced condition and
average, is 20 per cent less than in May
last, representing a loss OF about 100000
bushels,
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May los. W. Tai
mage, OF tue Milwaukee Chamber OF Com.
merce, today obtained the iollowingin-
formation relative to the condition OF the
wheat crops. II. FL. Young, Secretary Of
the Minnesota Board OF Agriculture says:
Acreage to be .sown in this State will not
exceed 2.392,500 acres. THE crop
is all backward, even that down
earliest and taking this and the condition
together we have no right to expect more
than so per cent Of good acreage Of the
crops ! estimate the crop Of this State
about 23,0O0,000 bushels. Farmers in the
southern part OF the State have largely
changed from wheat growing to dairying
and general farming, In the northern
part planting has been greatly delayed,
considerable not being sown YET"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11
J IRoN MANUTAcluRERs
In ConneII-A shut Down Decided On
. Unless workmen Weaken, (, J h.

In ConneII-A shut Down Decided On
Unless worknen Weaken. I
PIrrspURGu, May 10.-A meeting OF the
Association Of Iron Manufacturers Of the
West was held here today. All the mills
Of the West were represented, as 1t will
probably be the final meeting prior to
June Let, when the mills will close
down unless the differences be-
tween the employers and employees
are settled before that date. A lengthy
discussion developed the fact that the time
intervening since the last conference had
wrought no change in the situation, and
that the manufactures to a man were
favorable to a general shut down unless
the workmen accepted reduction, as the
present state Of tho tradewould not justify
the payment Of the present wages. The
action Of the committee in refusing to sign
the scale presented by the Amalgamated
Association and in adjouring the confer
ence sine die was endorsed. "A special
meeting Of the Nail Association was held
this afternoon, but nothing could be
learned as TO It's nature, manufacturers re-
fusing to throw any light on the proceed.
inpS t0 Eri4- .-t v M
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11

NIw YoRE cannot understand the why
and the wherefore Of the very low CON
tracts which have been made for Clearfeld
coal Dealers are disposed to think that
the railroads are cutting coal rates. The
Coal Trade Journal, speaking Of the situa'
ton, says: Cumberland operators and
lobbers are in quandery, they. are dis
posed to look at this business as 1t appear
on It's face, and not to go beneath the sur
face, aud it has been charged that the B
do. Company does not care how much
trade they lose this year or next, but resi-
satisfied with the idea that the tonnage in
the Cumberland basin must come oyeI
their line, and they will get profit out o.
1t one time or another" This Is coldly
philosophic view OF the case, aud from thu
eOmpany's side It is good policy. Tn.
road cannot be expected to do business a
alOss. utiithe coal can not be marketed
twill not be mined, and this 10 q bad out
look for the miners and the men who have
their money planted in and about the pits
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-11

Still lodging the very direct charge o:
palming of as special letter from a
staff correspondent" a fash article from
the Police Ga.e.ts, the Register takes shy
at the editor Of this paper. But, though our
neigbbor were to prove the editor Of the
lSrELLlGRScER a turncoat in politics, q
horse thief and red.handed murderer, how
would that dispose Of the charge and the
TACT that the Register palmed of as special
enterprise an unclean article from the
Police Gazette? The Register Is quite mis-.
taken when it says that we have called its
accomplished editor names. We made no
mention whatever OF the editor-our refer
erence was to the paper. A newspaper lS
one thing, the personality Of its editor
another, and we have not thought II neces'
sary or becoming to mix things. Indeed
We eau easily imagine that nobody Is more
panied than the editor Of the Register by
the frequent recurrence Of petit larceny in
the columns oI his paper.