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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22

Sunday evening old Tom O'Conner,
who lives on Eighth avenue near Tenth
street, got thigh lonesome" and set in to
raising a row in the bosom of his peaceful
family. Tom is a tough from away back
Time and time again he has bowed his
head before Chopper, and been led out
from that temple of justice to do penance
for his crime by pounding rock on the
streets, or cleaning uD the streets, just as
the occasion might demand. If Tom
might forgive him, but his past record is
as black as an Egyptian night, and if any
thing blacker. When Tom went home
Sunday night he was full, and his family,
who know, and have great cause to,
tried to do nothing that would cause his
ire to rise, but it was vain, vain hope, for
he had hardly got in the house before he
ran out again and got the family axe and
ran his good wife out of the house, then
out of the yard with this weapon of olden
times until the poor woman had to take
refuge in the house of some of the neigh
bors until Tom sobered up. Here is a
genuine case that needs reformation. We
have done our part by showing him up
in his true light, and now let the police
go for him and make it decidedly warm
for Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
A Popular Conductor.

Mr.. Sanford Mott, son of Mayor Mott,
who runs passenger train in Minnesota,
appears to be very popular conductor,
as the following paragraph from the ST
Paul Dtspatch, of July 10. shows:
A pleasant surprise greeted Conductor
Sam Mott, of the Duluth road shortly
after the Cos O'Clock train had left St.
Paul on Monday evening. ! Without pre-,
vious warning he was presented with an
elegant silver mounted conductors Ian
tern. MIR. Geo. Walsh made the rresen>
tation speech, and he did it to the salts
faction of the White Bear passengers,
many of whom are friends of the conduc
tor and contributed to the purchase of the
handsome gift. Mr.. Mott. received the
treasure in modest and graceful manner,
remarking: Were Diogenes present on
this train he would not have much diff
Guilty in finding man, and that without
any lantern. | shall not need this beau
tiful guide to help me in finding nv
friends; they seem to be as thick as mos
quitoes at Minnnetonka: but shall use 1t
in looking out for enemies to the welfare
of the passengers-enemies which nav
Turk in the form of danger in places where
they are least thought Of We are now
nearing the thriving city of Post Siding,
and / shall have to speak with telegraphic
brevity, Thanks, Mr. Walsh and ladies
and gentlemen"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
a Runaway.

John Evans has been having hard
time of it lately with his horses running
ming away. Yesterday one of his ex>
press teams came TO the conclusion TO
run off The team was coming back to
the city, and when in front of Hubers
brewery one OF the wheels of the wagon
fell off, and the team became SCARED and
started to run They ran as fast as their
legs could carry them until they reached
Twentysecond street, when the wagon
was upset and the driver fell underneath,
but fortunately was not hurt. The team
then kept on the run until on Twentieth
street, aud reaching Second avenue broke
the tongue of the wagon, and another
wheel flew off The horses, however,
came on down the avenue until they
were stopped by A. Timberlake, of the
United States express office. On examin-
ing the horses it was found that they
were hurt One of them was hurt in the
leg badly. This horse Mr.. Evans pre-
scented to Harvey Nelson, the hackman.
Harvey informs us that the horse will be
all right again in couple of weeks, and
fit for duty again. Harvey feels very
grateful to Mr.. Evans for his kindness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
On the Mississippi.

The Centennial got off the rapids yes
terday. She left part of her cargo al
Hampton.
The Mary Morton went up yesterday
The following rafters came down with
RATS: LeClaire Belle and Silas Wright
The Silas Wright was towing a raft OF
lumber.
The Pittsburg will be down tomorrow
evening
The river is falling very rapidly.
The following rafters went up the
river Kit Carson and Helen Schulen>
berg.
The Dexter was at this landing for re-
pairs yesterday.
The Ten Brock was in port Yesterday
for repairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
A Sermon.

The sermon delivered by Rev Read, of
the Baptist church, in the First NJ E.
church last night, was listened to with
rapt. attention by the large congregation
who were present. The gentleman took
for his subject The Influence of
Thought" and the way he handled his
subject convinced everyone present that
he had given the subject much thought
Rev. Read was very explicit in his views
on literature, or rather the kind of litera .
ture people read. His illustrations on this
proposition were apt and lucid. He de-
plored the fact that there were So many
trashy and tlashy papers being read by the
youths of Rock Island The youths of
this city were reading story papers and
books of fiction almost exclusively Their
tates were becoming diverted, their minds
morbid, their actions abnormal, etc We
wish that we had space to give the rev.
erend gentleman remarks in full We
coincide with his views precisely. There
is too much trashy literature in circula
ton in this city, and it behooVes all the
ministers in the city to unite in an effort
to suppress the practice. We stand ready
to "hold up" their hands in the good
cause
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
Not Case Of the ''SuryivaI of the
Fittest,"

Istarted to write upon birds, yet have
strayed upon insects. But since am
upon insects may as well speak about
one or two other things which have in
terested me very much in this lower
stratum of animal life. | had always
known the dragon tly-or devils darn
ing-needle. as he is more generally
known-to be the hawk of the insect
tribe, and had rather encouraged him
as destroyer of mosquitoes. One day
Twas sitting in the woods and a strange,
nondescript creature passed rapidly by
me and alighted on the side of tree
1t had big yellow head and a long
black tail, and it was altogether puz-
zler So went over to look at it, and
found it to consist OF large yellow but
terfy and huge dragon fly. The latter
had caught the butterfly somewhere
and flown away with it, and | stood
there and watched him eat it, which he
altogether did, biting off and discardins
the wings, indeed, but leaving no yes
tige of the body, took up stick and
mashed the dragon fly after his meal,
thinking it an outrage and degree OF
two worse than cannibalism that SO
hideous and diabolical a creature should
destroy and eat the beautiful butterfly.
Perhaps this dragon fly had perverted
taste, and hope this was the case, for
l never saw another one flying at any
higher game than mosquitoes and
midges. l approve of their warning
upon these, but that they should eai
butterflies appears to me species OF
vandalism. Cor. n Y Sun
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
THE LLOYD CASE.
Bound Over for Rastardy--An Abortion
Case to FOllOW---Tha Peace War
rant this Morning.

The ways of the transgressor is hard,
the good book says. and that this is true
Dick Lloyd is just now finding out.
Yesterday he appeared before Chopper
and was bound over in the sum of $s00l
for his appearance in county court.
There was big crowd of spectators pres
ent and some of the evidence was very
nasty After this all had been disposed
of, Lloyd was again arrested for abortion,
but secured continuance until tomorrow
morning, when the trial will take place
Tom Woods the brother of the girl who
has been led astrsy by Lloyd, says that
his sister was sick for nearly three weeks,
and none of them knew what was the
matter with her They finally scared her
into telling what her trouble was, and
who had caused it. She told her folks
the whole thing, from beginning to end,
and in her statement she said that she
had been induced by Lloyd to take medi>
cine in order to get rid of her trouble.
She had done so, but the med
iCine had no effect on her,
only 10 make her very sick in the head.
On the part of the defense 1t is claimed
that Lloyd had nothing to do with trying
to procure an abortion, if one was
attempted, but on the contrary it was the
girls relations who were the main cause,
from the fact that they wished to get rid
of the disgrace that would come on the
family should the young lady be delivered
of child-in other words be mother
before she was wife
Yesterday Lloyd went before Chopper
and swore out a peace warrant against
Tim Woods and his brotherinlaw, Evans
1t seems as though some conversation had
taken place between the plaintiff and the
defendants in which threats against
LIoyds life were INDUCED in. George
Perry, who is personal friend to both
the parties, in conversation at the PEG.
ria depot last Wednesday, stated to MIR.
McDarrah, the fireman On the Peoria
switch engine, and Mike Yeargin, the city
editor of this paper. that he had con-
versatlOn with Woods, and that Woods
intended to make Lloyd marry his sister
or do him up" All parties appeared
for trial this morning, and all the witness
es were present but George Perry, who
came home last night, but as soon as he
heard that he was wanted slid out on the
Milwaukee train this morning The de-
Tense, however, for the sake of trial,
agreed that Perry would swear that
Woods had told him that he intended to
kill Lloyd if he didn't marry his sister by
Monday. Lloyd was sworn. and testified
substantially what is stated above in re-
gard to threats made by Evans
against him in the latters barber
shop last Monday evening week Nc
Darrah and Yeargin were not called upon
to testify at all as their evidence was only
to make Perry swear to what he had
said, had he evinced any inclination to
testify differently. The defendants de-
MED ever making any threats to Lloyd.
The attorneys, Beardsley and Kenworthy
for the complainant, and Wilkinson for
the defendants, argued the case, after
which the justice decided that there
wasn't enough evidence to warrant him in
holding the defendants in bonds to keep
the peace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
He Walked IN.

The boys are telling good joke on a
young man connected with one of our
railroad offices He had some friends in
to see him from station on the Peoria
road and as he hadn't seen them for a
long time, he came to the conclusion to
tide out with them as far as Milan on
their road home, on the Peoria road, and
then return on the street car. He did so,
but when he arrived at the bucolic village
of Milan be found that the street car had
gone in for the night, and wouldn't run
until seven the next morning. There
being no other way, he footed it IN TO the
city, making the time of one hour and
twenty minutes, which, considering the
fact that he was out of practice, is not
bad. But the fun of the thing comes in
from the fact that he had an engagement
to call on young lady friend who re-
sides on Third avenue, and when he ar
rived in the city it was too late for him
to make his call. She will know the rea-
son why when she reads this evenings
ARGVS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
Mason.

Peter Mason, the fellow who stole
Charlie Negus' horse, appeared before
Chopper yesterday and had his trial. 1t
was shown that he was found in posses
sion of the horse The prisoner said he
didn't know how he came in possession
of the horse, but there was one thing he
was sure of, and that was that he didn't
steal him. The Justice thought the plea
rather fiimsy and bound him over to
circuit court in the sum of $500, and in
default of of bail, sent him to Jail There
is no question but that Mason is guilty,
aud as he is he will be given chance to
go over the road and ''do time" for the
great and glorious state of Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
The Whitney Fleet.

Captain A. j. Whitney, tine veteran
river man, arrived in the city yesterday,
and stated to the ARGUS reporter this
morning that two of his boats would
arrive today and 60 into the Kahlke boat
yard for repairs. The rest of his fleet
will be here some time this week. 1t is
his intention to go into business again,
and whoop things up for all they are
worth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
Mrs. spiueen.

Mrs Spleen. who had been in the city
for the past few days looking for her
runaway husband, returned to Galesburg
last night giving up the hunt in disgust.
She told the ARGUS reporter that she
would let him go, and that she wouldn't
look for him any more. She surmised
thas he had gone back to Galesburg, how.
ever, as Davenport policeman had told
her SO. She gave the cop IS to find some
tidings of her hubby, but was under the
impression that the policeman was 8 slip
perry customer, and that he could not be
depended upon for telling the truth. She
said that if she could find the woman who
had alienated her husbands affections,
she would scratch her eyes out
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
Tha RplldIng Boom

While the building boom in this city, so
far has not met the anticipatiOns of the
carpenters and contractors, there is every
reason to rejoice that it has been as good
as it is. This year there has been more
houses erected in this city than any year
previous during the past five years. Most
of the houses which have been erected
this year have been large ones. While
this is true there has been large number
too, of smaller and less pretentious
houses erected. This latter is what is
more desired than anything else 1t
is well known fact that the reason the
rent of houses is so high in Rock Island
is because of their scarcity. The houses
which are for rent are mostly occupied by
workiUgmen and they can not all afford to
pay high rent for the average wages paid
them do not exceed $40 week Some
of them have large families to support on
this sum, and it is only by the strictest
economy that they are enabled to live.
The ARGUS is friend to the working
men, and is DESTROYS of seeing them pros
per. This is the reason that we wish to
see more houses for rent built, because il
will reduce the prices of rent, which to
them would be great saving. Let some
of our wealthy men invest some of their
surplus wealth in erecting few more
tenement houses, and by this means in
crease their own wealth and aid in the
building up of the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
Ouat TO Qust.

All that was mortal of G. A Benser ar
rived in this city last night from Germany,
in which country he breathed his last a
few weeks ago. The body was embalmed
and placed in large casket which was
too high to 60 in hearse, do the remains
were encased in another casket. The
funeral exercises took place this afternoon
from his late residence, the funeral exer-
cises being in charge of the Masonic
lodge, of which in life he was an honored
and respected member The remains
were inferred in the cemetery, there to
remain until the great judgment day,
when the dead shall rise to life again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
A COLLISION

A collision occurred on Moline avenue
Sunday night between two buggies going
in an opposite direction. One buggy was
coming down from Moline, the other was
going up, and in each of them was a gen
tleman and lady 1t was dark and both
OF the drivers turned to the left when the
buggies met, both the Moline lady and
gentleman were spilled out on the ground,
the buggy upset, while the shafts of the
other buggy were snapped off. One can
not be too careful in driving at night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date July 10,
1884 Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Dagger x Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents. Wash
ington, D. c.:
Atkins and Weisop, Nashville; sulky pillow
Briggs, j ), kankakee; ball trap
Chase j B, Aurora burglar alarm.
Dickinson, G W. Charleston; surveyors chain
handle.
Dillon. NJ F. Gillespie; nut lock
Eulass, T Ii, Mason City paror game apparatus
and cue therefor.
Jackson, Oswald; Carroton; grip pulley.
o'Neil, Thomas. ST Jacobs; bag holder
Olson, c Ii, Decatur. screw driver
Rakestraw, Roland, Wyoming; rotary harrow.
Rutland, { NJ Rockton, bag holder.
Seibert, George, Ashley: wa on brake.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
THE NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE.
The Question Arises will They Allow
Rock Island to Take Charge of
the Bay City Nine.

A meeting of gentlemen in base ball
was held at Turner hall last night,
through the courtesy of Mr.. August Her
kert, who gave them the use OF one of
the side rooms Mr.. S. H Watkins, the
manager of the Bay City club, was present,
and made statement of what had accom-
plished by the club, the necessary expense
attached 10 its management, and the pros
pect in the future. Several gentlemen
from Davenport were present, and they
were favorable 10 securing the club. and
said their city would contribute its share
towards its support. The question arose,
however whether the Northwestern league
would cOuntenance the transfer of sched-
ule games to Rock Island. Mr.. Carse said
he would see Secretary Morton in Chica-
go today, and Mr.. Fleming telegraphed
to President Russ al East Saginaw, Mich.
If there isno objection raised to the trans.
fer-Gnd we can see no reason why there
should-ROck Island will engage the
club, with the CO operation of Davenport
and Moline. As soon as an answer is
received from the officers of the North
western league, the Bay City club will be
notified. All members of the club have
tiattering offers from different base bal
organizations, and as they have been
ordered to disband on the 23d tomorrow
an attempt will be made to close the
contract tonight, and in fact it will have
to be done. or the players will accept
other engagements.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
a Scrap.

One of the negroes employed on
Commodore Lamont's steam ship line,
got on his muscle yesterday In some
way or another an old man with one foot
in the grave and the other in the vicinity
thereof. incurred the ire of the negro, and
he picked him up by the nap of the neck
and the apex of his pantaloons and was
gong to pitch him overheard the Jose
phine into the deep creek. The old man
objected with as much earnestness as
could be expected from galvanized
corpse, but the negro thumped him sew
eral times before the clerk of the boat
could separate them. The old man was
drunk, and although policeman was on
the spot, no arrests were made A war
rant will be sworn out before the boat gets
back here, and on its arrival the negro
will be arrested.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-22
GET READY TO FLIT.
For the Illinois Sherifis arc in Town.
A Fine Looking Body of Men.

Say nothing and saw wood, but for
goodness sake don't say we told you So
to get ready and fit away if you have
done anything wrong-for the Illinois
sheriffs' society is in the city. The boys
came in this morning, that is to say all
who didn't come in last night They
came in quietly We knew they were
coming. and had they been coming in a
body, We would have had band out to
meet 'em at the depot. But the boys feel
every bit as good as they would had we
done so, we opine. They know they are
welcome to the town Take it, gentle
men, take it--that is as much of it as you
can carry away with you, We want you
to feel that You are welcome. There is
nothing mean or small about the people
of this city. They recognize the fact that
you are representatives of your county,
and desire that you carry home with you
a good opinion of our fair little city. We
are hospitable. We are poor but We are
friendly, and everything there is in the
bakery is yours. There is nothing that
We can do for you that we won't do The
following gentlemen are in attendance at
the session of the convention now being
held in the city;
Benz. Heekle, Adams; s. F. Hauchett,
Cook; j. NJ. Stewart, Fulton; c. Z Bar
Der, Iroquois; Amasa Hutchins, Winnie
bago; J ~ Retcker, Rock Island; o d.
r. Walton Dept. Cook county; ], w.
Baton, Warren; ]. A. Stuckey, Knox; j.
A Cummings, Mercer; c. L. Berry,
Peoria; A Galbraith, Stark; a. C. Lovett,
Dept. Iroquois; j. c. Wane Champaign.
The sheriffs met in the sheriff's office
at two o'clock this afternoon, but as the
meeting had been called to make some
amendments to the by laws of the society,
and the executive committee was not
ready to report, no business was trans
acted All the sheriffs. under escort OF
Sheriff Reticker and Deputy S;lvis, were
shown through the county Jail, and all
of them were loud in their praise of the
systematic manner in which the jail here
| was conducted. At four this afternoon
they took special car on the Milan
street car road, and went out to BLACK
Hawk tower, where they are now enjoy
Ing the rural scenery to be found out
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