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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Relief Meeting.

The ladies of the relief society are hold
ing their third meeting of this month at
the residence of Mrs. Gen. Hoffman this
afternoon. The attendance is large.
There is great deal of business import
ant to the interest of the society being
transacted. 1t was thought that now as
warm weather was approaching the
distress among the poor was decreasing,
but the society report that there is yet
much suffering among the poor This
suffering the society is trying to alleviate
as much as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
PROFESSIONALS AT WORK.
They Enter Davis & Co.'s Shop, and
Tackle the Safe--Effeeting
An Entrance.

A slick robbery occurred last night on
Front street. The work was skillfully done.
Whoever it was that planned the robbery
was professional, and one who had got
the lay of the land down to a fine point.
An entrance was effected through the
back door The key to the back door
always lays up by the side of the door.
A number of holes were bored through
the back door, and then part of the
door caved in. Then the parties entered
After effecting an entrance the burglars
proceeded to take the lock off the front
door, so if there should be anv one com
ing in at the back door, they would
escape by the front door. Then they
stationed a man, q watcher, in the alley
next to the building. The burglars then
went TO work. They drilled hole near
the dial on the safe. After drilling this
hole they incented slender piece of iron,
then got pressure, and wrenched the
dial clear off the safe And the hardest
job was now to be done. An entrance
then had TO be effected to the inner front
of the safe. This part was
the best of steel A hole was
drilled through it. as though powder
VS. TO be used, but this idea was given
up. Then a pressure was secured and
the lock WAS driven in. The middle door
was then open. This gave them free &C,
access to the money drawer. This drawer
was part iron, but was surrounded by
wood The box was wrenched from lis
place. \ chisel was then used to rip
open the sides of the box. About SEE in
money was taken and the papers in il
left untouched. The police are looking
for the burglars but there is no clew tc
follow up. They were no buuglers, but
done their work in systematic manner.
Whoever it was has been piping" the
shop, and knew just how to effect an en-
trance, and supposed that the safe con
tanned large amount of money. but d.
it happened it didn't.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Bun Down

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 2l-A special
to the Herald states that Frank Dewalt,
the alleged defaulting President of the
First National Bank, Leadville. Col, was
arrested early this morning at his mothers
house in Canton, and will be taken back
TO Leadyille, where reward of 5000 is
offered for his arrest Dewalt formerly
lived in Canton. Ten years ago be went
West, and eventually became President of
the bank as stated Three months ago the
bank failed for $3.50. 900 and Dewalt dis
appeared. An investigation indicated
that he took $4,000 with him. He says
he went to Texas, was arrested at Ell Paso,
but released on a writ of habeas corpus,
and escaped to Mexico Went then to
Manitoba, aud short time ago went to
his mothers home in Canton. He was
reconiZed by numerous acquaintance. and
a constable telegraphed to Leadvile, in =
quiring if be was still wanted there. Re
ceiving an affirmative reply, the arrest
was made. Dewalt expressed his willing
ness TO return, and claimed he can clear
himself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Robbed.

\ farmer, who lived between this city
and ungodly, wicked Peoria, was robbed
on Conductor Jack Auld's train Saturday
night The farmer had been on a visit to
indianapolis, Ind. He got off
an |. B. & W. train and boarded the r. l.
& P train at the union depot in Peoria.
As the train was coming this way from
the depot three men crowded against the
farmer and relieved him of his wealth
He squealed when the r. l. d P depot,
proper, was reached, but the robbers had
sneaked away. The farmer was told to
get off the train and inform the police,
but lie refused TO do so, coming out on
Auld's train to Wyoming.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.
Special spondence to the Argus.

Special Correspondence to the Argus.
MILAN, April 21.-Too cold for fishing.
No watch tower visitors on Sunday.
The boys are talking up base ball
club.
Mr. Geo. Dickson will 90 to Beloit,
Wis, on Wednesday.
james Glow has opened his restaurant
Jim is a good caterer, and will run his
business up TO the standard.
There is some talk of organizing a sons
of veterans camp. The scheme is good
one, and it is hoped that it will materi-
alize.
Arthur Ellsworth, son of J. F. ELS
worth. had a narrow escape from being
crushed under the wheels of street car
on last Saturday,
The Flying Datchmsn' was badly
scooped in the field trial of plows on the
Hartman farm Saturday afternoon. The
Bufords captured unanimous verdict in
favor of their machine.
J. G. Davis has returned from an ex
tensive trip through Missouri He was
well pleased with the country. and The
probabilities are that he will locate in that
state.
The street railway company has an
elegant dummy on the track now The
machinery has been thoroughly overhaul
ed, new flues put in the boiler, and ths
woodwork has been reprinted and var
nished so that ii resembles a miniature
Pullman palace.
Soon there viii be razOrs, in fact, Who'll,
meat axes, flying through the air, ant
something will be daubed in chameleon
colors, of which profound crimson viii
be the groundwork. A scandalous lbe
has been promulgated. and there is sup
posed to be, in common parlance, a gen
tleman of decidedly Africanic hue lurkin:
concealed from mortal vision in the int
| rior construction of an enclosure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Divine Services,

Rev. Pearce, the pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, delivered one
Of the best sermons ever delivered in that
church yesterday, His subject for dis
cussion was Faith" The reverend gen
tleman SAID upon this little word Faith
rests the foundation of the whole christian
religion. Take away faith from the
christian religion and you deprive the
world of something that would act in such
& manner as to disrupt society. We live
by faith. When We lay down at night
we do so because We have faith that the
Lordrulcs on high and He will protect Va.
Take away faith from US, and you deprive
us of all that life is worth living for.
The speaker then went on in beautiful
strain, plcturing how through faith we
shall succeed in gaining home in heavcd
We would like 10 give che sermon in its
entirety, but our limited space preclude;
this. 1t was grand sermon and wa;
listened to with rapt attention by al
! present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
QuarterlY Meeting.

There will be quarterly meeting held
at the Ninth street Methodist Episcopal
church next Sunday. The presiding
elder, Rev. Morgan, Will be present and
conduct the services There will be
preaching there also at night by reyer-
end gentleman from Milan Elder Nor
gan will occupy the pulpit at the First
Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday
night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Teacheis Irstltnte

The teachers meeting which was held
at Port Byron last Saturday was well at
tended Overcome hundred teachers were
present An interesting programme was
arranged and gone through with, These
institutes are 4 good thing. They are the
means Of strengthening the teachers in
their work. BY mingling together and
exchanging ideas they accomplish great
deal of good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
A Base Balllst.

The boys around the Rock Island 4
Peoria depot were looking high and low
for Harry Glenn this morning. They
could not find him anywhere. The fact
of ii was that Harry had followed our base
ball club off. He got on the train, and
before he knew it the train pulled out,
carrying Harry along. He got off near
Weyerhauser & Denkmann's mill and
came back again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

Mr.. E. W. Spencer, Superintendent of
the First NJ. E. Sunday school, went
down to Ninth street yesterday and raor
gained the Sunday school of that church.
There were large number Of children in
attendance. The Sunday school of this
church fdi back on account of no great
interest being manifested Now that the
Sunday school is reorganized and ready
for work, we hope the brethren will con
unue on in the good work
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Sfan0erous TnngnNs

GA Thursday, April 10th. the ARGUS
published an account of the escapade of
Il Beardstown doctor, in this city. The
article naturally caused considerable com
ment, but certaD gossips have spread a
report which does great injustice TO in
innocent parties. The story started by
the scandal mongers is that the house
visited by the Bcardstown physician was
that of Mr. Fred Cramer, aud that it was
his wife whom We referred to as his
paramour. This is very serious and
entirely unwarranted charge, and the
parties spreading such report had better
desiSt from their vicious talk, or else they
will find themselves in trouble. We had
no reference to Mr.. Cramer or his family,
at ALL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
List Of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date April Is,
1884 Reported expressly for this paper
by LOUIS Dagger 6 Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, D. c.:
Adams, A D. Prophetstown; corn planter.
Blum, Joseph, Winnetka; brick kiln front or
furnace (2patents.)
Bradley, L Fl, Springfield; jug packing box.
Fawkes j ", Oak Para; spring motor.
Grant, B A. Lockport; apparatus for galvanizing
and cutting wires.
Green. G NJ, Streator; coupling for ropes r
cables.
Harpham, j C, Peoria harness pad.
Jones and Reid Decatur; steam alarm and
damper regulator
Lane, Jno, Hyde Park; planting pillow.
Lindgren. August. Moline; wheel cultivatOr.
Locke, 8, Joliet check row wire.
Osborne, A J. Erie; ditching machine.
Rutherford, R C, Quincy; fire escape.
Townsend H F, and L A Avon, ferret for har-
ness.
Wyman, L H. Evanston; railway car.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Rndman EiAea.

The Rodman Rifles have decided 10 give
but one entertainment, instead of two
entertainments, as has been contemplated.
1t is intended, however, to make this
entertainment a grand affair. A dance
will wind up the entertainment. The
entertainment will be given in May;
about the latter part of the month in all
nrobability
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Decoration DaY.

1t is rather early to begin to prepare for
the observance of Decoration Day yet,
but Notwithstanding this fact, our Grand
Army of the Republic post have begun to
make their arrangements. There will be
a grand demonstration here this year. All
former efforts will be eclipseG. Nearly
every secret society in the city will take
part in the procession.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
The Rink.

There was fair attendance of people
at the skating rink Saturday night.
Everybody seemed to be enjoying them
selves. After this there will only be
skating -four nights in the week, Tuesday,
Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday
nights The present managers of the rink
do not allow any smoking in the balcony,
as has been the custom heretofore.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
An Offender.

Harry Albert. small kid who lives in
Davenport, ami peddles fish for living,
came to town this morning lie went
about blowing a horn, hollering fish,
fish 4 valiant cop espied the kid and
run him in" He was brought before
the good and only Chopper, who Gosed
him up $40 and cost, sl2,50ip all. He
paid and the next time will take out a
license.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

The trial on the farm OF Hartman Bros
last Saturday, between the Buford wheel
Landslide sulky plow and the Moline Plow
Compapy's Flying Dutchman, sulky pillow
as to the relative lightness of draft, result
ed in verdict for the BufoId plow The
judges unanimously decided the B. D.
Buford pillow to be s. per cent lighter
draft-over one third, or equal TO one
horse-than the Flying Dutchman, and
doing better work in every respect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
EmlgrautS.

There were five car loads Of cmigrants
on the canaan ball train of the Chicago,
Rock Island Il Pacific Yesterday. They
were Norwegians and were gong to
Dakota. None of them could speak a
word OF English, as they had just come
over from the old country. They pur-
chased over tweuty-six gallons of coffee
at the depot here, and it was holy picnic
to see the children swarm about the bas-
kets with tin cups in hand after coffee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Remarkable ESrane,

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had a
very narrow escape from death. This is
his own story; "One year ago | was in
the last stage of Consumption. Our best
physician gave my case up. finally got
so low that our doctor said | could not
live twenty four hours. My friends then
purchased bottle Of DR.. VIM. Halls Bal
sam for the Lungs, which benefited me.
| continued until | took nine bottles.
am row in perfect health having used nc
other medicine"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
The WnrkiuRmhn.

Alderman Bennett who is now in Wash
ington, in the interest of the workingmen
Of this city, especially those who work on
the Island, sends back word that he is
making rapid progress in the work he
was delegated to do. He is meeting with
strong opposition, though, in certain
quarters, but thinks he will be able to
overcome all difficulties and secure the
back pay of the workingmen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Bill Boards

The wind blew and howled nearly all
day yesterday and last night, and in con-
sequence considerable damage was done.
A great many fences were blown down.
The bin boards, on Second avenue and
Twentieth street, were again blown down.
1t would be a good idea, now, to dig 8
hole in the ground and plant them in an
inch or so. If this don't keep them stand
ing let the bill board folks get load OF
railroad iron and prop them up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

There was crowd Of about 100 people
assembled at the base ball park Saturday
afternoon to witness the second game of
base ball between our nine and the Chi
cago Blues. Only seven innings were
played when the game came to au end by
rain setting in. The game Saturday was
the poorest ever played on the grounds.
The Blues seemed to take no interest 10
the game whatever They made one OF
two good plays. Our club appeared to
be confident Of victory and did not exert
themselves TO any great extent The fol
lowing is the score by innings:
Rock Islands ........-. d 0 O-Iz
Chicago Blues 800. ...--..2 Q o.
Forrest Joined our nine saturday. He
will pitch today.
Our club plays the Peoria reserve team
today and the regulars Tuesday and
| Wednesday.
The Union Pacifcs and our club will
Cross bats in this city next Friday and
Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
REPORTERS.

The average reporter is queer lot.
He can always be told by the smile on his
countenance, sometimes the smile is Il
yard or SO long, but it is not often the
case. When such thing occurs. you can
depend upon it there is a big item on
hand. Rock Island only has five report
ers, and all of them are thorough gentle
men, genial accommodating and truthful
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
The Weather.

The weather is about the same today
as it was yesterday, with the exception
that the sun is shining today, and it is
somewhat colder If this weather con-
tinues the farmers cannot help but have
the blues. Here it is nearly the last of
April and but little has been done in farm
ing operations And the end is not vet.
We sincerely hope and fondly pray that
the weather clerk will give us a rest on
this kind of weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

The dependence of man upon wheat
bread for his best nourishment makes it
important that the break be light, pala-
table easy of digestion. DIR. Price, 5
Cream Baking Powder is the best means
we have for securing those ends. A ma
ton of househ eepers have been using it
for years and found it always the same.
pure and healthful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Market Square.

Even market square is lonely and lone
some. There has only been one load of
hay standing on the square oil day. Sat
urday was a lively day, presenting quite a
contrast to the business done today. But
watt Just as soon as the weather gets
settled-if it ever does-market square
will again boom and boom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
On a Standstlu,

The marriage boom has taken a back
seat. 1t has been many a day since a
marriage license has been issued. Why
it is thus, we know not. Perhaps the bad
weather has something to do with it. The
young people think that the coming year
is not going to be a good crop year. hence
they are backward about getting spliced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
a HeeurR.

The committees to whom has been del
egated the authority TO arrange chill
dren's services at the First Methodist
Episcopal church, will have meeting in
the So-th class room of that church
tomorrow evening for the purpose of
arranging a programme. The church
will be decorated with flowers on chill
dren's day, and some fine music rehearsed
by the choir.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
A Leak.

Another waterworks pipe sprung leak
this morning on Twentieth street and
First avenue. Another pipe on the same
street but on Seventh avenue, is also
bursted. Workmen are engaged today in
repairing both leaks. 1t has kept the
workmen busy all this month to repair up
the various leaks and the end is not yet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Eotice-Clean up.

Yod are hereby notified to remove
forthwith all rubbish, manure, decayed
vegetables or other deleterious or ofens
i've substance from about your alley or
premises.
Refuse may be deposited at the foot of
Fifteenth St, between the railroad track
and the river PHIL MILLER,
City Marshal.
Rock Island, April 10, 1884. 3w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
4 Colncidanco.

Some time ago there was hired girl
employed in a residence in the upper part
Of the city At this residence she was
caught stealing and was bounced She
then secured job in another private fam
lily. Her first employer heard7 she was
working in this family and went to a gen
tleman by the same name as the other, and
told him the girl was thief 1t happened
that the girl WAS not working at this house
but was working at Il gcntleman's house
who bore the same name The first gen.
tlcman had suspicioucd that his hired girl
was stealing. He set trap for her,
caught her stealing and bounced her
The girl who was working at the other
house. was bounced for stealing. Three
gentlemen met at the depot this morning
and compared notes Two of the gentle,
men bore the same name. One told the
other what hadsbeen told him. Then the
third gentleman spoke up and said the
very same girl was working right now in
his house 1t is to be supposed that by
the time this reaches the light of day in
cold print, there will be girl looking for
a job.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Gone 10 Peoria.

Our base ball club went down to Peoria
this morning on the Rock Island Il Peoria
road. They will play three games with
the Peoria Reds in that city, The Reds
are strong club. Should they scoop
them as they have every other club they
have crossed bats with we will be willing
to fast and pray a week. But we ale
afraid they wont, If they get one game
out Of the three We will feel satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Assessors Meeting

Pursuant to a request of number of
the assessors of Rock Island county, there
will be a meeting of the several assessors
of said county, on Monday, the 2Sth day
of April, A D., 1884 at lh O'clock a IN ..
at the supervisors room in the city of
Rock Island, Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this 12th day
of April, A D., 1884.
r. A. DONALDSON,
14d6t,w2 County Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

Pursuant TO request of one third of
the members of the Board of Supervisors
of Rock Island county, Illinois, there will
be special meeting of sail Board on
Tuesday the 29th day of April. A D.,
1884. at o'clock p NJ, at the Supervi-
sors' room, in the city of Rock Island, in
the county and state of aforesaid.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th
day of April, A. d., 1884.
IA d6.w2 r. A. DONALDSON,
County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
The County Building.

1S-Catherine Purdy to Jennie S.
Stockwell, E! lot s, and Ell lot 3, block
Al, Brigham's addition to Cordova, 1924.
Shadrach Milford TO Jas. d. MILFORD
sl W! sw4 5, IS, 5w, $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
Tbs River.

The river is still receding.
The St Paul went down today
The Josephine was at this landing to
day, She was going-up,
The Silver Crescent went up after
raft this afternoon.
The La Clyde was at this landing this
morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

Monday, April 81, 1854.
The holy Sabbath .

One of the most disagreeable days ex-
perienced in this city for long time was
that of yesterday The weather was cold.
To make it still worse there was fine
mist. The attendance at the churches to
a certain extent, was limited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

Barrett Chapter, No. IS, Royal Arch
Masons, will meet tomorrow evening.
April %, at 7:30 o'clock, for work on r.
A. degree By order of 81. P.
J. NJ. MONTGOMERY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

Loans negotiated IN sums of $1,000 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by viii G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
Office OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21

If you suffer with Sick Headache. Con
stipation, Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
tacks, Emory'S Little Cathartic Pills will
relieve yOu-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
PHYSICAL PATIHVOEk

In Rheumatism and Neuralgia there is
much physical patchwork The medicines
taken have not gone to the disease Not
SO with Athlophoros. 1t expels Rheuma
tism pcrmantly. A case in poial-that
of William Bradley, 304 Columbus Ayen-
ne, New Haven, a driver for Adams Elk
press. He says: WAS driven from my
business for three months by an attack of
Rheumatism. One bottle of Athlophoros
cured me. Have been on my wagon every
day since rain or shine"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
"ROuub OnCOrlS, "

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. " 15c.
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft corns
Warts, bunions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
PRONPr ANU P0SIrINE

"Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters are
the best in use. H. J. Cassenbeer, Phar-
macist, New York. 25c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-21
NOTICE.

JOB PRINTING.-The ARGUS is now paying
special eution 70 its job department and all or
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neatucss. Give Us call.
WANTED Five energetic young ladies or gen
tlemen to travel and solicit orders Steady en-
poyment Salary commission Call from : to
9 q m. or 4 to ?. m. Z. d. Coleman. Occidental
hotel. Rock Island. Ladies wishing to call viii
fud Mrs oemaH at room No /. 1fdCt
NTED-Three frst-class Shoemakcrs; ap-
ply to q. l.. Wynes. aprlidlw
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