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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-08-08
Tx. Cattle Fever at Topeka, Kansas,

TorEgA, KAN, August D Sheriff
of Ellis County autographed Governor
Click yesterday that the Texas fever mad
broken out there, and that there was
danger OF its spread ng generally through
the southern part of the county unless
measures were at once taken to suppress
II. The Governor ordered the stricken
cattle TO be qusrantined Immediately J, aud
has sent the state Veterinary 10 the in
feeted district to take further act on in
the case. IL IL not known how the Ellis
Comfy cattle became Infected, as none
Of the cattle from Caldwell have been
shApDe6 beYon Nanhattan.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-08-08

Destruction of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road d .pot in ersey City.

Destruction of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road d .pot in Jersey City.
New YORK, August THE Penns VI
vauia Railroad Depot in Jersey City is
burning and will be totally destroyed.
NEW YORK, August 5.-The PennsyI-
vania Railroad Company's tugs got as
close to the fire AS possible and threw
streams Of water on the flames The
ferry boats put out from Des Dresses
street, but were unable t. effect land
ing and remained in midstrcaIu.
ORIGIN OF TUE FIRE.
The employees hld been smelling cScap-
ing gas for weeks at the ferry Offices.
FcrrymaSter RObt Jones was alone In his
Office his assistant having closed up and
gone home. 4 lady had Just stepped up
to buy u ticket when IL terrific explosion
occurred, directly beneath the seat of the
ticket sellers. The lady was thrown
backward upon the sidewalk but WAS not
severely injured. She walked home.
The ferrymaster was blown fully six feet
into the air and struck the ceiling of the
booth, and dropped, scVrchcd and
ssnseless. Rc2aning CONSCIOUSNESS a
moment later he escaped Just in time
from the building, which WAS soon in
flames Immediate ~ following the *
plosion, sheet OF flame shot into the
air. The lire spread with marvellous
rapldity along over three hundred feet of
water front, ltwas conjecturcd by some
that the tire had sprcad through the gas
pipes, and that the first explosion had
been followed up by others \ dozen
engines were soon pouring streams upon
the flames. The explosion and flames when
followed created the widest excitement
in Taylor's Hotel which is on flity feet
away Many guests began TO remove
their baggage, and the clerks had an
Guilty in preventing panic. Abraham
Goodwin, twenty-five years old, aud Jcn-
ME Gallagher, nineteen wears old, were
badly burned, They were brought 10
this city aud taken to the hospital. The
roads affected are the Pennsylvania, the
West Shore and the New YORK, Nu>qnc.
hanna 4 Western. The buildings were
supplied with a complete fire alarm sys-
TEN, and the employees were formed into
lire brigade. The men have been drilled
nightly for years. They were supplied
with hose, pumps and ladders.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-08-08
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-08-08
THE CONQUERING HERO.
The Appropriate Musical Salute to
Lieutenant Greedy and
His Men
TIL Beautiful and Impressive Ceremonies
Which Marked the Public Reception
Of the Pioneer Arctic Explorers,

Speeches Full of Sentiment and Feeling
Greely's Modest Responsible
Sticks to His Comrades.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.

Regular correspondence to the Argus.
Coal VALLEY, Aug. 6.--The democracy
of this township met on Saturday even,
ing at Moeller's hall, to transact some
important business pertaining to the town,
but owing to the large turnout and great
enthusiasm that prevailed, it was con-
cluded to organize Cleveland and Hen
bricks club. The following officers were
chosen, in permanent organizations:
President-John Barton.
Vice presidents-George Hitler, Edwin
Troomley, Thomas Lees, Rich. Battersby,
Jacob Sauseroske, John Moeller, Peter
Mulvaney, John Dandy, George Evener,
Thomas Corns.
Secretary--William Myers.
Treasurer-Fred Freeberg.
Executive committee-R. Battersby,
L. E. Barton, Henry Hitler.
The club will meet at Moeller's hall in
two weeks from that evening, and it was
voted with the greatest of enthusiasm to
raise pole. The executive committee il
also instructed to procure funds to pur-
chase new flag and defray any othe
expenses that should accrue. There wa
large number signed the club. As thu
call had only been made couple of day
previous to the meeting, it will be swollel
to three times the number that has alread
signed. Coal Valley will poll large
vote at the coming election, for CLEVELAND
and Hendricks, than for many years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

The circus agent was cooling his rosy
nose in beer foam, but he pulled it out
quickly to reply to the reporters question
about the docility of Forepaughs clown
elephant. "As tractacable as dog" he
began. Why, you never saw anything
like him in the elephant line in your life.
1t astonishes me to see how meekly he
submits to the dignities that are heaped
upon him. There he stands, day and
night, like bump on log. while people
are twisting his tail and jabbing him with
canes and umbrellas. No, Inever saw him
mad but once; that was in Omaha A
pair of the gayest looking dudes your
ever saw were examining him. One of EN-
probed the elephant in the ear with his
umbrella, and said to his mate, say,
chappy, he's deuced cute now, isn't he,
old fellah?' 'Yaas, but he's blooming
quiet 5eggar. wish that show fellah'd
shoe him up
"Yaas, said the first dude, as he poked
his bamboo cane up to the elephant 5
trunk About foot of the cane disap-
peared. The elephant gave a snort of
rage, which was followed by a SOUND of
some one hitting bale of cotton with a
piece of hose.
What was it2" inquired the interest
ing reporter.
Why the elephant had slapped that
dude on the jaw with his trunk and sent
him turning cart wheels across the tent.
Was he hurt?'
When they picked him out of the saw,
dust he insisted that his back and legs
were broken, but outside of black eye
and few bruises he was not hurt"
Nothing much; but he offered can
vassman sixbits to probe the elephants
probosCis so that he, the dude, might see
how the thing worked
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Base Ball.

A Milwaukee paper prints the follow
ing rumor; at is probable that the
Northwestern league will be formed next
year by Milwaukee, st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Grand Rapids, Chicago, Saginaw and Bay
City, supporting team together. Rock
Island, Davenport and Moline, the last
three to form tricity team. Perhaps
club from central Illinois or Indiana will
finish the circuit. A circuit including the
cities named would be easily reached at
small cost and would prove profitable.
The Milwaukee, Minneapolis and St Paul
teams will join the Unions, however, in
case the National or American associa>
tions refuse to grant some concessions to
the Northwestern league" They had
better not count on Rock Island furnish
ing any base ball club next season. We
will take rest for while
The Peoria Reds are the latest members
of the Northwestern league to lay down
the willow and go into bankruptcy. The
statement of their difficulties is given as
follows by the Peoria Fireman.:
Once again, and probably for the last
time, our base ball club is on the ragged
edge. There is diversity of opinion
among the directors as to the best course
to pursue. Some think the club can be
carried through the season, while others
are Of the opinion that it cannot and had
better be disbanded at once. The dis
banding of the Saltwater and Fort Wayne
clubs will of course deduct quite number
of games, at which the club would proba-
bly, have made some profit. What money
was in the treasury was divided among
the players this morning, but was not
enough to pay them in full. They
are two men short, and no mon
ey to secure new players. The two
disbanded clubs, above mentioned,
threw several good players upon
the market, but no steps have been taken
by the Peoria management to secure
them. 1t has been demonstrated that
Peoria will not support a ball club unless
it wins every game in which it plays
The people here want a catcher without a
passed ball. a pitcher that will strike out
81 men in a game, and others, who can
play every day without an error. If we
had such club, the daily attendance
would average 1900. Of course this is all
nonsense, and should not be expected.
In all probability the club will be dis
banded this week aud such course to us
seems to be the proper one 1t is said that
Springfield, Ohio. would like to have the
Peoria club, and we say let them have it.
1t is of no use trying to support club,
when the public will not patronize the
games. Let the players 60 where they
can play and get their salaries when due.
Since the above was written the play.
ers have been instructed to accept any
offers they may receive, which virtually
disbands the club.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
To-Night,s Meeting !.

At Turner hall tonight will occur the
mass meeting for the purpose
of organizing permanent Jefferson club,
to conduct the campaign in this city.
The club will be organized under the
regular constitution and by laws of all
similar organizations. regular initia>
ton fee and monthly dues will be charged
to allIthose who join. 1t is essential that
a good membership be enrolled at the first
meeting. Every democrat in the city
should turn out and aid in the grand work
of organizing for the campaign, which is
now fairly opened. Never before has been
afforded the democrats such good
chance for success. All over the state
the good work is progressing and every
where feeling of enthusiasm prevails.
Rgck Island will do her share towards
redeeming the state from republican mis-
rule, and the meeting tonight will witness
the commencement of a vigorous cam
paign throughout the city and county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

McCabe Bros. dry goods store is one of
the finest in the land. Cary, Stolting &
Co. were requested to make it look as
handsome as possible, and to say that
they have performed the work in an ar
tistic manner, it is only necessary to take
peep at the walls and ceilings, which
have been covered with paper of good
quality. and of the latest design and pat
ern. Later on the wood work will be
nicely painted. McCabe Bros. are enter
prising business men, and we are glad to
see them rolling in the lap of prosperity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

a Trip.


Mr.. Thomas B. Davis, of Davis & Co.,
accompanied by his mother and sister,
left at five o'clock this morning for an
exterded trip to Manitoba. They first 60
to st. Paul where they remain over night
and then 60 to Winnipeg. Arriving at
lake Winnepeg they will take steamer
and cross that vast body of water, which
will consume about four days time.
There they will meet Mr.. Davis father,
Capt. J. B. Davis, who is superintendent
of the Western & Winnipeg line of
steamers on the Saskatchewan river.
They will take trip up this river about
1900 miles, when they will be in the re-
gion of the Hudson Bay. 1t is expected
that they will be absent about a month,
during which time they will have covered
considerable territory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

The meeting of creditors of B. D. Blu
ford & Co. did not last as long as was
expected, an adjournment having been
effected last evening. As stated in yes
terday's ARGUS, the creditors were all
disposed to favor resumption of opera,
tions at as early day as possible The
unsecured creditors would agree this step
only upon being placed on equal footing
with the secured creditors. Resolutions
were adopted which will allow the as
signee to complete the manufacture of
some unfinished articles, so that money
can be realized upon them. The commit,
tee Of five which was appointed in the
morning, did not accomplish anything, as
the representative of Singer, Nimmick &
Co., said he had no authority to state
what his house proposed to do. A new
committee was suggested, and another
was appointed composed of seven gentle
men instead of five. They were: Messrs
VIM. Singer, J. S. Brown and J. j. Ben
nett, of Pittsburg, representing the Sc
cured creditors; G. P Buckingham, of
Chicago; F. Weyerhauser, of Rock Island;
and George Gould, of Davenport, repre>
senting the unsecured. while B. D. Blu :
ford was added ON the part of the com
pany. 1t was arranged that this commit
tee should meet in Chicago some day next
week, and arrange common basis of
compromise which will be acceptable to
both secured and unsecured. If this is
effected and matters SO arranged that it
will be feasible tor the capitalists to take
hold of the pillow works, it will not be
long before they will again resume opera
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Port Byron Democrats.

The democrats of Port Byron, this
county, are an enthusiastic set. They
have arranged for grand rally on Satur-
day evening which will eclipse anything
of the kind ever held in the town. Hon.
M. v Cannon, of Davenport. one of the
most brilliant orators in the country, will
address the meeting in his well known
vigorous way. It's expected that a large
number of gentlemen from this city will
attend and help swell the chorus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Weather.

Before going away Prof. Mansill gave
the following predictions for August:
August should supply US with rather a
fair month of weather, with temperature
averaging about the mean of the season,
both in the United States and Europe.
1t is not expected to be quite as stormy as
July was. The worst storm periods APP
PER- to be in two groups, one from the 9th
to the 9th, the other from the 18th to
about the Goth or 32d."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Will Go.

Mr.. August Huesing, chairman of the
democratic county committee, will 90 to
Chicago tomorrow night to attend meet
ing of the democratic Germans Of tue
state, which convenes in that city on Sat-
urday. MIR. Henry Schmidt will probably
accompany him. The German element
controls an immense number of votes in
this state, and the indications are that the
greater portion of them will be cast for
Cleveland and Hendricks, Carter Harri-
son and Reform
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

The Renwick saw mill of Davenport, is
announced to start up again after re-
manning idle all summer. The mill has
been leased by the Wisconsin State Lum-
Der Co., of Milwaukee, which is one of
the wealthiest concerns in the lumber
business. We are always glad to see our
neighbors prosper, and this new evidence
of thrift should surely be appreciated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Hendrickson.

A tall gentleman, man heavy in
weight, bobbed into the ARGUS Office
Monday, having in tow boy about eight
years old, who proved to be his son. He
came in, he said, to see us about an item
we had published in regard to the cruel
treatment of the boy. He stated that
the article did him great injury. as he
had never treated his boy only as father
who loved his son, would The little
fellow. who was with him, when asked if
he had ever been misused, commenced
CRYING and said that he had been whipped
a number of times. The old man then
stated that the boy was an arrant liar,
and couldn't be induced to tell the truth.
He gave us the names of several parties
to go to and see, and yesterday
afternoon We called on two of them
Mrs. Taylor and gentleman named
Farnum. Mrs. Taylor lives on Moline
avenue, and the boy nsed to go to school
to her. She said that she had great
deal of trouble with the boy, as he was
inclined to do always what was wrong,
Mr.. Farnum said that the boy had run of
from home a number of times, but so faI
as he knew he never heard of the father
mistreating the boy. Chief Miller says
that Hendrickson has number of bad
neighbors who lit on him. He is satisfied
that Hendrickson treats his boy all right
On the other hand the boy stated to an
ARGUS reporter about a week ago that
his father knocked him down and drove
him away from home, but this the father
denied. 1t is mixed up case, and it is
hard to tell who is to blame in the mat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Market Rannrt

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: September wheat, s2s Oct
ober, s33; November, s43 August corn,
SO; September, SGT; October, sit; year,
4S4. August oats, 274; September, 25ai
year, esq. Year pork, $1230. Septem>
Der lard, 81, So; October, $7674. August
ribs, $500; September, So 95; October,
1892.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Happy Spurlock.

Rev. Spurlock, the ex-dIvine of Gene
SEQ, and now editor of an Iowa paper,
was in the city yesterday with smile of
happiness smeared all over his counte-
nance. Spurlock, who has been walking
in the dark valley of woe for many moons,
has emerged therefrom and is completely
exonerated from the charges which how
cred DER him like pail of gloom. The
good brethren of the Methodist church
have been holding district conference al
Port Byron the past week and it was
decided that the church should with
draw all charges against the gen.
tleman, if he would consent to leave the
church and give up his certificate as 9
preacher of the gospel. This leaves
Spurlock free to roam at his will and en-
Joy himself to his hearts content. Spur
lock has in his possession retraction OF
the words used against him by FREQ
Schuerman, one OF the principal witnesses
of the prosecution. He it was that ac'
cused the reverend gentleman of holding
Mrs. George in his lap at the Sun offics
in Geneseo, while he should have beer
writing copy for the printers. Schuermar
says he was induced to make the charges
by enemies of Spurlock, but now hi.
tears of repentance would fill hogshead.
We are glad to know that Bro. Spurloct
is still intact and thai the lances of hi
enemies penetrate no farther than watel
on q ducks back. If he continues t.
walk with the upright and righteous al
will be we'll, and his sorrows will be few
as compared to those who stalk about ii
the shoes of the ungodly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

If 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
bilious nature, by all means procure 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 will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Insana,

County Clerk Donaldson will go to
Kankakee tonight on business for the
county. There are several incurable in
insane patients at the county poor farm,
and it is desired to send them to Kankakee
as soon as the new asylum is finished. Mr..
Donaldson goes to make arrangements for
their accommodation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
a Skater.

Will johnson, of this city, captured the
$5 prize at the Davenport skating rink
last night, for skating five miles. He
made the distance in twenty MINUTES and
five seconds, which is remarkably good
time even on the speedy rollers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
ArgIllo Works.

Mr.. Milo Lee reports business booming
at his Argillo works at Carbon Cliff He
is supplying orders from all all over the
country, which come pouring in every
day in highly satisfactory manner The
Argillo works are known far and wide as
one of the best manufactures of the kind
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
THE PnETrIEsr LADY In ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to friend the other da,
that she knew Kemp's Balm for tn
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy
as it stopped her cough instantly whel
others had no effect whatever So t,
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price 80 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Broke an Arm.

Mrs. Olson, an aged lady, and mother
of Mr.. n. Olsen, had the misfortune to
fall and break her left arm between the
elbow and shoulder. The fracture was
set by DR.. Barth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Ont Again.

Mollle Wilson, of rather dissolute hab-
its, for which she was locked up in the
county jail, was given her freedom today
and she is once at liberty to mend her
WAYS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Nainfa.

The Latter Day saints will hold meet
ing at Buffalo Prairie, commencing Sat-
urday and continuing over Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

While negro was blowing near La
Grange, Ark, the other day, he plowed
up humble bees nest. The mules did
not linger long. but took to the woods.
The pillow caught in the root of tree,
holding the mules fast until the bees
stung them TO death. The negro was
SO badly stung that he raved like a mad.
man for two days.-M o. Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

1t is stated that in an average life
of fifty years a man works 6,000 days
and sleeps as many more, eats 2,0oO,
walks 800, is sick 500, and spends the
rest of the hanoentnry in amusing him
eelf.-N y Irib4ne.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Ovsters and CLAIMS,

Lam now fully prepared to supply the
public with fresh oysters and clans of the
choicest grades.
o. F. SoPER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Notice.

The city dog tax is now due and must
be paid by August 1th.
lott PHILLIP MILLER, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
County Building.

8-Chas Fl. Mueller to August Beck
man, lot 7, block 1, Daebelhiehn's addi-
ton to Moline, $500.
Thomas Walton to Trustees Cable M
E. church, lot 4, section 10, town II
range 1w, in Greenwood's subdivision 81
M. S. O'Neil to VIM. Dierks, W "a feet
lot IA, Stewards subdivision Moline
$3.50.
PROBATE.
Estate of Louis V. Willard, deceased.
Petition by Martha Willard, the mother
of the deceased, for letters of administra>
ton. Bond filed and approved.