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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
is HE TO REMAINg
A Rum0r is 4fiOat that Major McKen'
Zie is to Remain in Charge of
the U. s. Engineers Office
IAN Interview With
Capt. Ruffncr.

1t was vaguely limited last evening that
the War Department had decided to cone
tinue Major Mackenzie as chief of the U.
5. engineers Office in the city. The fol-
lowing order telegraphed from Washing>
ton and published in the morning papers
lends some foundation to the rumor:
By direction of the Secretary of War,
Capt. Ernst H. Ruffner, corps of engi,
neers, ordered to relieve Maj. Alexander
Mackenzie of the charge OF such river and
harbor improvements as the Chief of En-
gineers shall designate, is amended to d.
rect Capt. Ruffner, on his arrival at Rock
Island, ILL.,, to report by letter to Lieut..
Col. Cyrus R. Comstock, president of the
Mississippi River Commission, and to re
lieve Maj. Alexander Mackenzie of the
charge OF the improvement of that portion
of the Mississippi river below the Des
Moines rapids, now under his supervision,
which work is to be carried an in accord
ance with plans, specifications, etc of
the Mississippi River commission.
A reporter for the ARGUS called upon
Capt Ruffner at the Harper house this
afternoon with view to learning some
thing more definite about the matter.
Il do not know anything definite in
regard to the matter" replied Capt. Ruff
ner in answer to question, but sup,
pose the order as telegraphed from Wash.
ington is correct. ! have not received
any official notification though l am ex-
pecting it by every mail. As regards
Maj Mackenzie remaining at this station
| can not say. In fact l do not know
anything about it and will not until
receive official notice from Washington ,
Capt Ruffner expects something def,
mite by this evenings mail, when the
matter of Major MackenzIe's retention al
this point will probably be settled one
way or another.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
The Iowa City Outrage.

Iowa City is still IN feverish state of
excitement over the recent outrage com
mitted in that city as detailed in the AR
GUS at the time. The Republican,, of that
city, says that the other evening Mr..
Holtz called on Mrs. Fry and asked for Mr..
Maine who boards at her house. She SAYS
he said that a crowd of twenty-five deter
mined men had gathered, and that if Mr..
Maine was in the house they would take
him out and hang him; but that If be
were not there he (Holtz) thought he
could persuade the crowd to disband.
Mrs. Fry did not connect Mr. Holtz with
the crowd at all otherwise than trying to
restrain them. Mr.. Maine was not in the
house, and as we have been in
ormed not in town, and moth
ing further was heard of the matter
Some rumors of raid planned on the
| temperance people gained circulation and
a great many people did not sleep in CON
sequence. The night passed away, how,
ever, without any disturbance. SO fal
today no steps have been taken to arrest
the parties who are known to have been
engaged in the Scott township riot
Sheriff Fletcher says that no warrants
have been placed in his hands, and botf
he and Deputy Sheriff Fairall express
their willingness to serve such papers ant
make the arrests if the warrants are giver
them. The disposition now seems to be
to let the matter quiet down before any
thing further is done
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
School SUlts.

School will soon commence and parents
who wish to see their boys dressed up in
the latest style al a very small outlay,
should at once call at the Golden Eagle,
where there is large assortment of boys
and childrens clothing of the latest styles
at very low prices. Be sure and call there
before making your purchases, and it will
be greatly to your advantage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
A Liquor Case.

T. j. Mulroy and Job Ross, of Cable,
have been charged with selling liquor
without license. There are four charges
against them, and they had their prelim-
mary hearing in Aledo today. Cable has
had more or less trouble about liquor ever
since it became town, and there were
several cases from that locality when the
place was known as Waugh's Mills
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Fish.

A party OF young men are camped out
near the Moline bridge, and are putting
in some big ticks at fishing. Yesterday
Fred Appelquist, John Lafrenz. Charles
Oberg and Alfred Peterson, the latter OF
Davenport, went out to the camp and had
jolly good time of it. The fishing is
said to be excellent while the camp life
adds pleasure to the sport. The party
will remain in camp for some time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Tha Damncra ts of Emma

The democrats Of Yuma have organized
q Cleveland and Hendricks campaign club
At recent meeting the following officers
were elected: NJ F. Schafer, president
S. Bryan, vice president; NJ. j. McEniry
secretary and G. w. Johnson, treasurer
Executive cOmmittee-G. Halter, c.
Schafer, s. Bowles, George johnson anC
A. Gumber, The club will meet in thu
Rose Hill school house next Saturday
night. In Yuma, as In all parts of the
country, the democrats are wide awake
and are actively at work for Cleveland
Hendricks and victory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
An Accident.

Mr.. Alfred Peterson, of Davenport,
met with painful accident near the
Moline bridge over Rock river, yesterday
He went out to visit number of friends
who are camped there and engaged in d
friendly foot race with one of the party
While running he slipped ard fell heavily,
striking his head against hard substance
injuring himself quite badly. A physician
Was summoned from Milan who rendered
the victim the necessary medical aid, and
he returned to his home in the evening
feeling quite well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Matrimonial.

MI. George L. Potter and Miss Lizzie
Eberling, Of Muscatine, came up to Roch
Island on Monday and after having pro
cured the necessary document from
County Clerk Donaldson, were made mar
aud wife by the aid of Justice Chopper
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence Of J. W. Rerler last evening in til,
presence of few invited friends. The
young couple start out in life with the
best wishes of many friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Postponed.

Tie committee on arrangements having
failed to get things ready in time, the
reception which was to have been ten
dered the Rev. S. S. Cryer in the base
ment of the Central Presbyterian church
this evening has been postponed. 1t is
probable that the reception will be given
Mr.. Cryer some evening in the near fu-
ture
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Market Report

Following were the quotations iu Chi
cago today August wheat, 1S!; Septem
Der, 79s; October, S14; November, So
August corn, 523; September, 523; octo'
Der, sos year, 43. August oats, pa
September, 25; October, 25! year, Az
August pork, S27; year, 1888 Septem
Der lard, $3.50; October, sra Septem
Der ribs, S10.32; October, S10.17. Hogs
$4,000: light, $5.65 to Sc So; mixed, SIS 81
to Sc 10; heavy, So Is to $500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Camp Meeting

The annual camp meeting of the Rocl
Island district Methodist Episcopal asse
citation begins tomorrow at Tindallt
grove, four miles south of Milan. Tit
grounds have been put in first class con
dition and everything looks favorable TO
an interesting and profitable meeting
George McMichael, of Milan, has charge
of the dining hall 1t is expected that
hundred and fifty tents will be established
within the enclosure. An eminent evan
gelist will be present during the week ant
one of the best camp meetings ever hell
on the grounds is anticipated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
The Crank.

M. c. Mills, of Indianapolis. telegraphs
the ARGUS to know if the crank with the
Baltimore railroad tickets is still here anC
if not, asks that description of him be
sent to Indianapolis. This refers to the
crank who acted like a mailman in the
Armory couple of weeks ago, but who
finally came TO his senses enough to be
started on his way home He had rail
road ticket to Baltimore From the above
it would seem that the fellow must have
gone wild again. He is probably in In
dianapolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
A Sudden Death

News was received in the city this af-
ternoon of the sudden death in Gable, at
1 O'Clock today of Mr.. NJ. johnson, book,
keeper in P. L. Cable & Compsny's store
in that place. The cause of his death
was paralysis. Deceased was about SO
years of age and leaves a wife, son
and daughter, besides his parents, who
are also living. He he had been hook.
keeper in the Cable store ever since the
town was established and was well
known and popular citizen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Pacing Race,

Johnston and RichDall, the two great
PAGERS, will pace match race for S., DOC
a side next Saturday at the Chicago driv-
ing park. Johnston has record of 2:10
the fastest mile ever paced and Richbal
has record of 2:124 1t will be an ex-
citing contest, and much interest is being
taken in the affair in sporting circles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
I'HE DAILY ARGUS.
A Marching Club.

Mr.. Aug. Lift is securing the names of
gentlemen who will join Cleveland and
Hendricks marching club. 1t is stipulated
that each member is to wear white plug
hat,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal 500; CRATE and egg. S7.75;
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal Blacksmith's coal. Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue diff L. Ct. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Oysters and CLANS,

/ am now fully prepared to supply the
public with fresh oysters and CLAIMS of the
choicest grades.
o. F. SoPER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
Camp Meeting.

Hacks will make connection with the
Rock Island & Milan street railway at
Milan at the following hours: Z, and II
a. M, and l, 3, 5 and Z Up. m. The last car
leaves Milan at 7:10 D. m dot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19

Dr. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19

FOR SALE-Five shares of Electric Light
Stock, at discount. ENQUIRE at this office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19

FOR SALE-old papers for sale In any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-19
NOTICE.

WANTED-A good girl in a small family: ap
| ply at 1920 Third avenue. 7tf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
FORMALLY OPENED.
Inauguration o. the Jefferson Dem.
ocratic Club Rooms,
Last Night. by General Gathering and
Some Brilliant Extemporaneous
speaking-Soci4I Affairs
About the City.

The formal opening of the rooms of the
Jefferson Democratic Club took place last
evening in an informal way. The build
ing was lighted up early in the evening
and well stocked with reading matter in
the shape Of the leading papers and p'riod.
calls of the State and country. Members
began dropping in at an early hour and al
o'clock about one hundred men were as
sembled, scattered about the rooms, read
ing or conversing, without any programme
or set arrangement. The coming con7en-
ton at Charleston, the Pennsylvania en-
dorsement of Randall, the opening Of the
State and National campaigns and kindred
topics were discussed, while general air
of cordiality and bonhomie was apparent
al all times. Soon after o'clock President
Simpson call the Club to order and several
speeches were had. Nothing had been pre-
pared and the gentlemen who spoke treated
the Club to such spicy remarks as were
suggested by the occasion, short and
p essant
Col. Robert White was first called upon
and in response to the general invitation
made ringing speech. Without dwelling
on the opening OF the campaign, he gave
tirring exposition of the principles OF
| Democracy as laid down by Jefferson and
| d, fined diffusion of power as contracted
with Capitalization.
John o. Pendletou, Esq., was called and
| tried to excuse himself, but ended by
making an exceedingly neat speech. De
usmed Tllden as the coming man and pro-
| lopged applause greeted the name.
NJ. T. Frame, Esq, followed, with an
enthusiastic address on the coming Safe
| campaign. "If anything can arouse the
/ people Of the State" he said, sit must be
| The insult that has been hurled into their
faces by party that is IS, 900 in the minor.
| ity. This party has announced broadcast
that by the use Of money it will carry the
State and nothing further was needed to
srouse the Democracy and throw back the
| lie that West Virginia is in the market to
be sold like chattels."
| Col. w. w. Arnett was brought out and
though entirely ignorant that he was to DC
| called on made one Of the prettiest speech.
es of his life. THE thres sweetest words
| IN the language" he said, ARE said to be
home, hope and heaven, but there is an.
/ other one sweet enough to be included IN
the list, and that one is harmony" Pro.
| ceeding in this strain he showed how the
| Democratic party had always been one OF
principle, and that when a party fought
| for principle, defeat could not conquer and
| difficulties could not dsunt it. when
! near it said" he continued, that the r.
| publican party saved this country, al ways
ay God and the Democratic party made /,
| the first place"
| Judge Houston was called out and was
four in his best vein. His speech was
4 - IL, Ink
not only enthusiastic but dramatic aud
| oetical 1t ended the talking and the
| :!ub room afterward adjourned.
From this time forward the club roDms
sill be opened every day andevening from
| in the morning until 10 at night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
inauguration OF the establishment OF
EN-, MeGilIin & Go,


4. n. MeGnlIn & 60,
Everything in the shape Of enterprise,
whether in the line OF commerce or manu-.
iacture, deserves the attention and COM
mendation Of the press. A decided enter.
prise under the head Of the former, was
the opening, yesterday, of the new store of
E. II. McGilin & Co. on Main street. 1t
was an event in the eyes of the ladies,
at least of no ordinary importance and
drew them out in large numbers. For the
past two weeks 8 large force has been at
work night and day getting ready for the
grand display which reSched its fruition
Yesterday. The three large stores were
thrown open in the morning and all day
long the ladies poured in. 1t is safe to
say that two-thirds of the shopping portion
of Wheelins's femininity took adyan .age of
the opportunity to examine that large and
veil selected stock of goods. The estab.
lishment is subdiyided into departments
each in charge of an experienced head and
esch department contains a complete as.
sortment Of the class of goods belonging
10 il. For instance, there is the silk de
pertinent millinery, dress goods, closks.
carpets, and so On, ad in6nitum. Hur.
riCdy as the immense establishment Was
gotten up, everything was displayed with
skill and taste in its most attractive form.
It was almost bewildering to look over
the many rooms and severalyisits must be
made to fully appreciate the extent aud
variety Of the stock. The mass of visitors
and army of clerks and saleslsdies made up
q moving scene and was of itself sight TO
behold. Tomorrow the weather promises
better and the opening will be continued
on q grander scale.
The infusion OF such enterprise Is Is
shown by this firm is Just what Wheeling
needs. Capital, energy and enterprise dig
tiDguish the dead from the live and grow
ing city and Wheeling will hail the arrival
of NeGillin & Co. as the beginning OF new
era in business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
INSPECTION COMPLETED.
Mining Matters FOrthcoming Report
ni


State Inspector Of mines, Oscar A.
Veszey, has completed his work in this
part of the State. Yesterday he inspected
the upper Marshall mines and the Wells
burg shaft and to-dsy will leave for Mason
county. He was greatly liked by all with
whom he came in contact. here, and Is re-
garded as a Competent and conscientious
officer. His forthcoming report TO the
Governor will be an interesting document
and will be widely read by all connected
with the great industry Of mining.
The act under which inspector was ap.
pointed, provides that he shall, in his re-
port, recommend such changes in the
mining law as he shall deem advisable.
His experience has already suggested sew
eral, but he is not prepared Just yet TO
form ulate them. One, however, will he in
relation to cleanliness, which Is OF the
higl est ipporlancp, an d is rigidly enforced
by the law of Pennsylvania. The only
fault be found with most Of the mines in
this vicinity, was q slight insufficiency 10
ventilation. The law requires 100 cubic
fe Of air per second, to each miner and in
some of our mines there is less Than that
amount.
A REGISTER reporter endeavored to re. an
idea OF the condition Of the Wheeling
mines, as compared with those Of the Ka-
pswba valley, but Mr.. Wesley would only
.ay, with q smile: Zone is just about as
bad as the other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
DECORATING THE CITY
By Means of Trees-rwo Interesting
Meetings To-day.

B1Gdnb u AFece-A"O
Meetings To-day.
Two interesting gatherings are book I'd
.or to-day, one this afternoon and one this
evening. The regular teachers meeting
will be held at Clay school. this afternoon,
out an extraordinary programme has besn
prepared. DR.. B G. Northrop, of Connec.
ticut, will deliver an address of unusual il.
terest. State SupI. Brown, of Ohio, and
Prof. r. F. Kidd, of Weston, will each
talk on an interesting topic and the meet
ing promises to we'll repay those who at
tend. A cordial invitation is extended to
ali and q leisure afternoon cannot be bet
ter employed.
Tonight DR.. Northrop will deliver an
address at the Hall of Delegates on O sub
iect of paramount importance, viz:
wheeling aad How to Beautify It" Pro-
badly no one in the country has made
= more thorough study of arborculLurs
hen be, and he has the faculty of impsrt-
rg information in q pleasant, agreeable
manner. Wheeling Is desolate, for the
most part, on account of the lack OF orna.
mental trees and shrubbery and how 70
remedy the want is near the heart of every
body. A new interest in the subject has
been aroused and full turnout should be
st the State House. A general invitation is
extended to all interested in the question
Of adorning Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11

In BellAire over the Court House BA
Election and Other News

In BeliAire over the Court House BtlI
Election and Other News
Yesterday morning little child of Mr..
r. 7. Reed, Of the Fourth ward, died OF
ty phoid fever and will be buried to-day.
Mr.. King, who purchased an interest in
HoneyWelPs store recently, removed his
family from New Martinsyille to this city
yesterday.
Services we're held In the Episcopal
Church last night and viii be held 70 day
at l0A. N, when a contribution will be
taken for the Hebrews.
Miss Jessie Coulhom, the elocutiopist,
will az pear In the II. e. Church on the
18th inst.
Business Is dull and news items scarce.
squire Criswellis having his brick house
corner Front and Twenty-seventh streets
remode!ed and greatly improved in:sppear'
al &c.
Yesterday Mr.. A. Klotz got back from
lie East.
Caldwell has raised over $1,000 to bore
for natural gas and expects to find it: SO
old Martins Ferry, Wheeling, BsllaIre
and many. other towns hereaoouts. We
would like to see them be successful, but
We think they are putting more money in
che we'll than they will ever get out OF 1t.
MIR. d. II. Darrsh is having his drug
store greatly beautidsd by new paper and
paint.
Mr.. A. Wiley, the news dealer, has pur-
chased the agency of the daily and Sunday
REGISTER in this city, and the Jews dealer
that will handle il outside Of Mr.. Wiley
will be Mr.. KooDtze. There will be but
three boys selling them on Sunday morn
ing.
Messrs. Pat Burke and VIM. Dick, OF
Gravel Hill are very sick.
Yesterday Mayor Mitchell and Russell
Wood, of Martins Ferry, were here on
alter learning that Mayor Mitchell was re.
ell scted by msjority think he must be
immensely popular up there.
Cooper's Official majority is 2Q; Burkes'
2l9; Gaston's, 100; ROdewig's, 1876; Longs
Ill; Faupel's, 14O: =
Far Council John Camps mcjorlty In
the First ward was SO; John Nlcb's in the
Second, 1873; II. Crimmers in the Third, .
c, Bippus, in the Fourth, IS; II. G. Harten'
STEMS in the Fifth, 81.
The vote by the wards was as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
Visits a Kirk weed African-BrIdge
News aud Notes.

News aud Notes.
Kirkwood, il Willis Brown, col
ored man. can be believed, has ghosts
or something of that s9r'. He says
that one appeared for the first time OIL
last Friday night, coming down the chin
ney and flying over the bed and all around
bis room, crying out time after time
"Arise and leave at once" Make hasteI'
Coz Brown says il had wings and acted
jist like an angle, and frightened him
almost to death. He says II appeared for
the second time on Saturday night, going
through the same strsnge mapn1vers and
for the third and lest time on Wednesday
night, bringing with it tall man who car.
ried in his left hand a lighted torch and
swallowed the fires like the KirkSood girls
do ciromels. The story sounds tough but
be tells the same story 10 everybody.
DR.. West AID Dr. Close, yesterday, Post
master Wise, V. T. Morgan aud n. L
Marsh, all OF Bellaire, were aasre on husi
ness.
Some needed improvements are being
made about the c., l.. & ". X r. depot.
Mrs. John K Cow, OF Bellaire, Is the
guest of DR.. Van Wagenor.
Yesterday another wreck occurred TO @
freight train on the c, L. & w. K. r. BY
which several cars were demolished.
Power Allen, an old Bridgeporter, is here
among his many friends.
Miss Mcdonald, teacher in the schools,
was at Bellsire yesterday, on account oil
which no school was held.
Judge Carroll and other St. CIairsville
people were yesterday celebrating the pass
age Of the new court house bill
Mr.. J. c. Dent is in New York city on
business.
Robt. Howell, Esq has embarked in the
insurance business, taking the office OF Dr..
Elder.
Yesterday a number of Bridgeporters
went to Wheeling to witness the openine
of the new store.
Henry Hathaway, Esq is 10 the country
recupersting.
The meat shop of Bags & ellis is near.
ing completion.
The work of raising the barber shop Of
g. Newly and the paint shop and shoe
.nop OF Stewart BrUs. is progressing salts
factorily.
The police report business very dull.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-04-11
PERsONAL POINTERS.
Men OF Note and women OF Beauty N
the CITY and State.

Men Of Note and women OF Beauty II
the CITY and state.
Master of Road johnson, OF the b. & w.
is In the city.
Oscar A. Veszey, State Mine Inspector,
will 60 to Mason county to-day.
Supt. Butcher returned, early thi: morn
ipp, from an educational trip to Mounds,
vii .. DR.. B. G. Northrup accompanied
bin.
Miss Tanner Hicks, the accomplished
'ronng daughter of Sheriff Hicks, oil
MounGsyille, was shopping in the city yes
terdsy. =,
AZ. Wilmot of the stste superintend'
EFT Of Schools office returned, Yesterday,
from a recuperating trip to kandoipn
county.
A magnificent work Of art is now on ex'
bibition at Nicolls. 1t is portrait, IN
pastel, Of Mrs. Hulliben Quarter, executed
by Gilbert & Bacon, Of Philadelphia. Ar,
tis,s say it is one of the finest pieces oil
work ever seen in the city.