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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-04
RIVER NEWS.

W. r. .ADDN, river editor OF TaB BuLLSTiH
and steamboat passenger agent Orders for all
kinds OF steamboat Job printing solicited. ONCE
at Bowers European Rotel. No. n Ohio leves.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-04
County 0mcers

County 0f1cers.
Circuit Judged. J. Baker.
Circuit Clerk-A. II. Irwin.
County Judge-J. H. Robinson.
County Clerks. j. Humm.
County Attorney NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
County Treasurer-Mles W. Parker.
Sheriff-John Hodges.
Coroner--R. Fitzgerald
County Com missioners-T. W. Halliday, ]. r.
Mucahey and Peter Ssup.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-04
TIM r CARE
Trans Depart.

MIbE Hivef aTriVes we'd, sat MOI
departs Wed, Fri. q SIM
20. ger del. op FROM. ....7 30 am TO 7:so pm
20. box del opcn from. .......6a. m. to9p. m.
Sundays gen de-. open from. .8a. N. to 10 a. N.
SUNDAYS box del. open from. 6a. m. TO 1880 am
eB-NOTE. Changes will be published from
time to time In city papers change Sonr cardsse
cordingly. VIM. N. MURPHY p. NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

As gentle spring approaches, the atten-
ton of the people is turned to parks,
lawns, etc, where outdoor recreation
can be had, and the pleasant evenings
spent in an enjoyable manner Union
square as public resort, gained much
popularity last summer, and the open air
concerts given there were greatly enjoyed
by all. A band stand and other improve
ments made by private subscriptions, and
the place made very attractive. Nice
shade trees have been planted, and with a
little care will live and flourish. At pres
4ent, however, large pools of water are no.
ticed in different parts of the square, and
if allowed to remain, they will have the
effect of deadening the trees, and causing
damage. The ground shsuld be properly
drained, and freed from this accumulation
of water. 1t is the duty of the city coun-
ell to take some action in this matter,
and see that proper care is exercised TO
nrotect the trees from all contagious ele-
ments and put the grounds in proper
condition. The square will be in great
demand the coming summer, as many
mass meetings viii be probably held
there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
ROBINSON'S ROUTE!
His Diagram Published!

The Union of Sunday morning gives us
diagram of horse railway route, which
Capt Robinson no doubt furnished the
Union, at great expense to the ferry COM
pany. 1t is believed to have been executed
for the captain by skilful artist, to be
used in advertising has line of street rail
way, after his bill had passed congress.
Having failed in getting his bill through
congress TO build railway across the
bridge, and having paid the artist for
dead horse, he insists on publishing il to
point out the route 20 be followed by the
railway company whose bill is now
pending in congress. But the captain and
the Uaton innocent,y, no doubt-having
been imposed upon by its nautical friend
were never worse mistaken as to the
contemplated route for the new railway.
If built under its present organization the
track Of the new railway will be laid from
the government bridge to Second avenu e,
run west on Second avenue as far as the
Harper house and it may be in time as
far west as Seventeenth street If AMIGA
bic arrangements can be made with
the Moline aud Rock Island street
railway. and the Milan street rail
way for the accommodation of the
public this will be done The
crowds of excursonists from the
other side of the river, whether they wish
to go to Black Hawks watch tower and
revel amidst historic scenes, whether they
wish to attend the base ball matches on
Moline avenue, whether they wish TO visit
the piow works, the glass works and other
great manufacturing es Establishments at the
other end of tOwn--a generous effort will
be made to accommodate the people
Oar readers will observe from this that
the new railway, if the bill passes, will
run through our principal business street,
Second avenue, bringing purchasers and
patrons almost 10 the very doors of our
merchants No such convenience will be
afforded the merchants by the new rail
way on the other side of the river We hon.
estly believe that the building of the
enterprise will add thousands of dollars
annually TO the trade of Rock Island, and
bring in our midst patrons and thousands
of people annually that otherwise, would
not come here.
The ARGUS is earnestly in favor of any
project which will draw trade and traffic
to our people. Petty local jealousie;
should be sunk and the great popular
voice Of the people should demand united
action in developing and increasing every
resource of commerce in Rock Island lie
US work together pull together unitedIy
and Rock Island as a point Of traffic viii
become what nature intends she should
be-one of the leading points on the great
river in manufactures and Commercial
Importance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
a Cock Fight.

One Of the most interesting as well as
the most bitter seen by the ARGUS re
porter for long time was cock fight
between two barnyard fowls on Twelfth
street and Second avenue at about 5
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The fight
took place in the middle of the street. aud
was between roosters of about the same
weight and color. 1t was witnessed by a
dozen or so bystanders. The birds fought
for over half hour pecking each other in
the neck and on the body. Finally one of
the cocks got stuck in the mud and the
other bird grabbed him by the neck and
held him down. Seeing that the rooster
was about played out, one of the bystand-
ers drove the other fowl away Then
the "downed" fowl was examined, and
both his eyes were discovered to have
been pecked out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
Personal Points.

W II. Doty spent Sunday in Gales
burgh.
Conductor W. c. Rush and wife, OF
Racine, spent Sunday at the Harper house
Mr.. W. Y Mclaughlin, of Milan, left
on business trip to Chicago this morn
ing.
Col. Burgh, of Peoria, who has beer
visiting his son here, returned home to
Peoria this morning.
Mr.. A H. Taylor, of Ottawa, was in
the city Sunday, visiting his brother in
law, Mr. Chas E. Case. He. left foi
Cambridge this morning. Mr.. Taylor is
the republican candidate for the Office Of
clerk of the supreme court, Northern
Grand Division, and is making tour OF
the district soliciting the support of his
friends
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
HERE AND THERE.

St. Patrick's Day 'in the morning"
Fay Templeton at the opera house next
Frinday night.
Nobody but fool will try to cross the
river on the ice now.
A fast mail train will be put on the c.,
r. l. 6 P road soon.
Fresh paddock and bass, at Henry
Bros.
Phil Mitchell is having the iron fence
around his residence painted.
Mr.. Milton Jones was blessed with the
arrival of cute little daughter at his
house this morning.
Tremendous slaughter in prices of
silks at McCabe Bros. this week.
The funeral services of II. c. Black
burn took place this afternoon at o'clock,
and was attended by large number of
relatives and friends of the deceased
An additional lot of silks from the
Coutant failure at McCabe Bros. Extra
ordinary prices.
A new barber shop was opened today
in the room No. 1904 Second avenue, re
Gently occupied by u. Wendt, the tailor,
Mr.. A. Fleming is the tonsorial artist,
who, for some time past has run VIM.
Bernhauers barber shop on Third avenue.
Elegant lustre, extra heavy colored
gros grain silks only 80 cts. yard at
McCabe Bros. Coutant & Co. asked
S1.75 for same goods:
Mr.. Robert Hoffman, one of Henry
Darts Sons valued employees, is the happy
father of bouncing ten pound boy, who
arrived at his house on Third avenue be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth street
yesterday morning.
The collector has only two more weeks
in which to col lect the taxes. If You
haven't paid your taxes, you had better
pay them at once.
The cannon ball train on the c., r. |.
& P, due here at 8:15 yesterday morning,
did not arrive here until late yesterday
afternoon, over seven hours late The
delay was caused by a snow blockade
on the Albert Lea route
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor,
gan & McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street. Telephone IS. 21-dwti
Mr. Peter Farrell today announces him
self for a candidate for collector on the
democratic ticket. Mr. Louis Ohlweilel
is the other aspirant to the office. and the
nomination will undoubtedly lie between
these two gentlemen. They are both well
qualified for the position.
Mr.. a. H. Thompson, proprietor of the
Gem restaurant On Second avenue, has
owned nice little lot on Fourteenth and
half street for some time. This morning
he closed contract with Mr.. Jacot
Bleuer to erect coy cottage on his prop
erty, and when it is completed he will
rent it to some loving couple,
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance at low rates, call on W. j..
Coyne, corner Seventeenth street and Sd
avenue, up stairs, r ock Island, Ill. d3n
Alderman Whitman came nearly being
st. Patrick's day in the morning. man,
having been born on the 18th day of
March. Consequently tomorrow will be
his birthday, and then he will have lived
sixty one long summers on this mundane
sphere. Nevertheless he says he viii not
run for alderman in the Fourth ward this
spring, and viii give some other man a
chance. His successor viii! be M. NJ.
Briggs,
For painting kalsomining, paper hang
ing, etc, call on Schlemmer 81 Greve.
Shop on eighteeth street near John Volk
& Co.'S. 14-6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
HappV Sharp.

Rock Island county is blessedWithan ex-
ccllent sheriff. and also an A. No. deputy
sheriff The latter functionary is Mr. I,
s. Silvis, better known as Sharp" Silvis,
who is very popular both as an olhceran
citizen. This, St Patrick's day Sin the
morning, is ''Sharps" forty-third birth,
day, and as IA consequence he is receiving
congratulations from his friends, who are
legion. He is one of those happy, jolly
souls, with whom it is a pleasure to meet
That he may live long, and flourish like a
green bay tree, is the wish of the ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
Rt patrieks Nav.

To-day is the 18th of March, and is
known far and wide as St. Patrick's Day.
1t is day dear to every Irish heart As
the tradition goes, 1900 years ago. St.
Patrick, noted Catholic saint, preached
from Tara Hill, which is near Dublin
His preaching, or rather his theories were
disbelieved in. st. Patrick believed and
preached the three Trinities. This was
objected to by some, they arguing how
could three things be, yet have an exist
ence in one. St. Patrick, taking a sham
rock, explained to them how it could be
by the three leaves to be found IN the
shamrock. Ever since that day St. Pat
rick's day has been observed by the
Irishmen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
Tn-MarrnW Eyenine

At the Central Presbyterian church,
Mr.. James T. Russell will give reading,
under the auspices of the Young Peoples
Working Society. Mr.. Russell has read
with great success in the East He comes
highly recommended. The following is
from the Ashtabula. Ohio, Telegraph.
He appeared at the May festival there
last May: James T. Russell appeared in
each of the programs to the entire and
increased satisfaction Of the audience.
Nearly every number was encored. The
expressions of delight from every one
must have assured the committee of their
wisdom or fortune in securing the services
of Mr.. Russell.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

Tie quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: April wheat, 90&; May, 959
June, 99s. April corn, 524; May, 56B
June, 57B; July sol. April oats, 31B
May, 354; June, $50. May pork, $1S 12
June, $3.50. May lard, $9.G5; June
$9.77!. May ribs, $9.574. Hogs, IL
600; light, S.. SOTO $50; mixed $685. t.
1915; heavy, $3.50 to $3.50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
Better.

We are pleased to state that Mrs. Harry
Abel, who has Eeen lying dangerously i'll
for the past few days with an attack OF
congestion Of the brain, is much better
this afternoon, and the prospects for hci
recovery are now favorable.
David Matthews, son Of DR.. Matthews,
of Milan, is reported rs improving this
afternoon. He has been dangerously III
for the past few days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
A RunaWa :

Late Saturday evening one OF James
Riiey's teams which was being driven by
his son, came to the conclusion 10 run
away, because frightened ut some part OF
the wagon breaking, they started of on Il
dead run and ran until they reached Mr..
Schneidcrs store, one of the horses fell
on the sidewalk, completely exhausted
Fortunately no damage was done either
to the driver or to the property.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

The class of Rheumatic and Neuralgia
sufferers who would rather experiment
themselves into their graves with old,
exploded remedies than try something
new and rational. has grown much less
since the discovery of Athlophoros,
Learning how it was discovered, and
how tested before it was offered TO the
public; learning also the theory of blood
publication upon which its cure are based;
there is inquiry for it in every erection
and desire to the relief it affords, which
is as surprising as it is assuring
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
A Nobby Turnout.

Mr.. James s. Gilmore, our well-known
citizen, was putting on considerable style
yesterday afternoon. He is lover of
fine horses, and is a owner of several
excellent pieces of horse flesh. He had
four of his trotters put in harness yester-
day, and hitched 10 his Tee" cart. The
horses we're all closely clipped, and of
one color-bay. They made an excellent
appearance as they dashed down the
street, and were greatly admired by all
who saw them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
The Rink.

The Doty boys will run the rink two
more weeks yet The attendance at the
rink last Saturday night was quite large
On next Tuesday and Wednesday nights
Franks will be present, also G. II. Buck
weller, famous skater of Indianapolis
There will be band of music in attend
ance each evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

shadow of the Dark Angel Like pretty
flower that sprang up to beautify the world
and its surroundings, to flourish little
while and then to wither and die, has this
lovely life ended. Little Clara now sleeps
the long last sleep" which knows no
Weakening until the great day, when He
shall arise and shine in His transcendent
beauty and glory.
Mrs. HUNT.
This afternoon at o'clock, Mrs. Hunt,
mother of Ed Frazer, of this city, died in
Bowling. at the residence of her son, John
Frazer. She had been i'll for long time.
Her age was about 70 years. The funeral
will take place tomorrow evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the first
day of April, A D., 1884, in the city of Rock Isl
and an election viii be held for the following of
lcers, towit:
CITY OFFICERS
One Alderman for two years in the First Ward.
One Alderman for two years in the Second Ward.
One Alderman for two years in the Thirt Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Fourth Ward
One Alderman for two years in the Fifth Ward.
One Alderman for two years in the Sixth Ward.
One Alderman for two years in the Seventh Ward.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Supervisor for one year,
Four Assistant Supervisors fer ore year.
One Assessor for one year.
One Collector for one year
VOTING PLACES.
First Ward. at Chas. Engel's Store.
Second Ward At Phoenix hose House.
Third Ward. at Wide Awake Hose HOnse.
Fourth Ward, at Rescue Hose House.
Fifth Ward at No 1926 Fourth Avenue
Sixth Ward. at Cable Hose House.
Seventh Ward, at Centre Station.
Which election will open at 8 o'clocl, in Ia,
morning and continue open until : O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day.
Dated this 10Th day of March, 1884.
ROBERT KGHLER.
dtd City and Town Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
DIED.

HANS0N-Sunday March 1G, 1884 Clara, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs, Christ Hanson aged years
months.
Funeral tomorrow at ? p NJ from the family res
idence Fifth Avenue and Fifthteen treet.
Friends of the family are invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
ANNOUNCE ENT.
FOR TOWNSHIP COLLECTOR.

The undersigned desires to announce that tic is
candidate for the Office of Township Collector,
subject to the decision of the Democratic conyen
ton LOUIS OHLWEILER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Islam for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armcry to
JAMES JOHNS IN,
12tf Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
SEVENTH WARD.

Thos Mccain occupied the chair, and
Joseph H. Kerr acted as secretary. Thos
Mccain and Chas. Hanson were appointed
ward committeeman. James Larkin was
nominated for aldermen. The convention
delegates selected were: DR.. Stark, d.
MeKinnie. Edward Ward and Thomas
Mccain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
New Barber shop.

Mr.. A. Fleming has opened barber
shop on Second avenue, next to Jake
Ohlweiler,s saloon. He solicits share
of public patronage. II Ct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
NOTICE.

WANTED-A small house. containing five or
six rooms, east Of Eighteenth street Inquire III
Argus Office. aT15-dtf
FOR SALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
UEMUUnAIlU
City and Township Convention

The delegates elected will meet at Turner
Hall on Tuesday evening, March 10, at O'Clock
prompt, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Township Supervisor, four Assistant Super
visors, one Township Assessor and one Township
Collector, and to appoint a chairman of the City
Township Committee JOHN W. WEIGH,
Chairman City Township Com.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

mittee The following were chosen as
delegates to the convention: John Muir
rim, M. nj. Corbett, John Wheelan. Chas.
Swanson, August Lift, John Myers, Geo.
Foster, l. Huber and John Flanagan.
SIXTH WARD.
Frank Lucas was elected chairman. and
p j. Stein secretary. Messrs. V. M.
Blan ling and E. W. Hurst were appoint
ed ward committeeman. Michael Bren'
nan was nominated for alderman by &C
clamation. The delegates to the city
township convention selected were: E.
W. Hurst, Peter Frey, Patrick Kennedy
and Frank Lucas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
FOE TOWNSHIP CoLLECToI

thereby announce myself as candidate for the
office of Township Collector, subject 10 the deeis-
ion of the democratic convention, and viii he
pleased to receive the support of my friends,
PETER FARRELL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17

Dry hard wood sawed to order, at Wat,
kns and Hills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
THE SILENT REAPER.
The Icy King Of Terror Again Visits
Rock Island, Causing Hearts
to Mourn.
Four Deaths Occur During the Past
Two Days.
DEATH.

fiourisheth but few days and then with
ereth and dies" So says the good book,
which is concurred in by all. Seldom is
it in the province of q newspaper to
chronicle four deaths in one place in the
same issue of a paper. The icy king of
terror has laid his hand heavily on our
city in the past two days. The young as
well as the old has he counted as his
own.
II. c. BLACKBURN
departed this life Sunday morning, March
16, at his residence on Twelfth street and
Third avenue, ia this city, aged 90 years.
The deceased was born at Versailles,
Woodford county, Kentucky, and came TO
Rock Island in 1856, where he formed a
co partnership with his brothers in law,
Messrs. NJ D. Buford and B. r. Birch 10
the banking business. These gentlemen
established and run for long time the
Federal Union bank. After engaging a
few years in the banking business, Mr.
Blackburn Withdrew from the bank and
| went into the mercantile business, where,
| by strict attention and fair dealing he
anassed a large competence He was
a member in high standing of the Central
Presbyterian church, having been mem
Der since 1856. At the time of his death
he was an elder in the church. He had
been in delicate health for number of
years. but had only been confined to his
bed for ten days before his demise
| Sad will be the hearts of relatives and
friends living at distance today, when
they learn that the soul Of Henry Black
burn has taken its flight from
its earthly casket of clay to the bourne
whence no traveller ever returns As a
man, as neighbor, upright, honest and
straightforward in his walk in life. he
made frienns by the score, who regarded
him as a brother, in brief-Gods noblest
work-a pure man. Open hearted, open
handed, he stood ever ready to allevia tt
the suffering around him. His cheerful
words of encouragement to the despond-
ent; his aid extended to the afflicted bull
| for himself monument in the hearts Of
this people more lasting and more to bt
sought after than the tallest shaft OF
granite that could be erected Kind and
sympathizing neighbors will follow his re
mains to the silent city of the dead
this afternoon, and as the ''clods of thu
valley hide from their sight oil that il
mortal of Henry Blackburn, they will
shed tears of regret that his life was Sc
short-that he was taken away from al
earth that needed such men to make i
better aud more holier To the relatives
and friends the Argus extends it condo
lence as it drops tear of sympathy with
| the bereayed ones.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of FTedericka TrOsteI, Deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed Admin
traitor cf the estate of Frederick Troslra
late of the county Of Rock Island, state o.
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice that Lr a
appear before the County Court of Rock Island
county. at the Office of the clerk Of said canri, Il
the city of Rock Island. at the Ma legn.
on the third Monday in May next, 81 wh,a
time all persons having claims against said tstsi-
are notified and requested 10 attend for the pn'l@-
of having the same adjusted. All persons A
debted to said estate requested 10 make inA..
diate payment To The undersigned
Dated this 18th day Of March, A. -. 1884.
WILLIAM TROSTEL.
mar 1j-dSw Administrator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-17
OF COMPREHENSIVE.

DISSULUTIUN OF COMPREHENSIVE.
The law CO. partnership heretofore existing be
tween E. D. Sweeney, William Jackson, Charlie
l.. Walker, has been dissolved, the undersigned
having retired from said firm, the partnership
having practically expired the 22nd day of Aug
ust last.
Rock Island, Jan, 25, 1884
WILLIAM JACKSON.
10 IL dut,,