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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Cnurt Chat.

In the Moore Atkinson case, for assault
to murder States Attorney Parmenter
is assisted in the prosecution by Major
Beardsley and NJ M. Sturgeon is the de-
PENDANTS counsel. The jurors are William
Strohmeier, P E. Armagost Amos Shop
herd. William Luptine, Ira Reynolds,
George Wakefield, John Rettig, A. Lind
strom, W. Fl. Beckman, Chris. Sarvey,
Patrick Cannon and John Kitson. The
case viii probably go to the jury this
evening.
Following are the late orders entered:
CIVIL CAUSES.
23-Assumpsit: James D. Long Fl.
A Barnard, rule on defendant to plead on
Monday of fourth week.
Debt: Robert Stciger, ct al, v Alday
& Stelck; leave to plaintiff to file amended
declaration by ten days before first day OF
next term. Same order in Robert Steiger,
ct al, Adam Alday case.
CHANCERY.
23-Divorce: Lucinda Watson '
Charles Watson, final decree and strick-
en-.
Foreclosure: Peter Stelck Charles
Bobke, answer to cross bill filed. Defall
and reference to master.
24-Mechanics lien: Andrew P. Lund
quist Christ Kuehl, ct al; dismissed
Exlund & Anderson Christ Kuehl ct al
dismissed at compliments cost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Market Report.

Tie quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: February wheat, 90: March,
905; May, 96b February corn, 5as;
March, 53t May, So February oats, 81
March, s2b; May, 36s February pork,
$780, March, $15.45; May, $3.50
February lard, SS.S5; March. 1895; May
S9,172. February ribs. $795; March
$S.O5; May, $8.25. Hog receipts. 10000
light, $3.50 to S610; mixed, $3.50 tc
$500; heavy, 5000 to Sc. So.
Yesterdays quotations in Chicago were
as follows; February wheat, Oft; March
923;; May, 9Ss, February, corn, SAT
March, 54i; May, 5St. February oats
325; May 371 February pork, $685.
March $15.52; May, s15879. Februar,
lard, 1897; March, 1907; May, $s.273
February ribs, 50. 023 March, So 10!
May, 1924. Hogs, receipts $4,000
light, $3.50 TO $500; mixed s5.45 t.
1896; heavy, $685. to $500.
The ruling prices on Market square to
day were as follows Wild hay, 81
timothy hay, So to 50; old corn 66c; new
corn, soc; cord wood, 81; straw, S..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24

About o'clock last evening, when the
wild winds of winter were sweeping over
the Father of Waters, and the thermome-
ter was being gradually lowered under its
influence, screams we're heard in the dlrec-
ton of the river at the foot of Eighteenth
street Among the number who heard
them was Officer Etzel, who proceeded as
quickly as possible in the direction of the
noise, where he discovered that q woman
had broken through the Ice and was strug
Cling in the water. Officer Etzel soon
succeeded in getting her out. when she
was hurried up to the residence of A.
Boro, on First avenue, where she ATTAINED
a change of clothing and plenty of hot tea
to drink. The lady gave her name as
Miss Bertha Achterberg, of Davenport, and
said she had been visiting friends in Mo
line, and had got off the street car at
Eighteenth street, supposing it to be the
right direction over the river. She had
hardly stepped on the ice when she broke
in. The current is very close to the shore
and very swift al that particular place,
and 10 - OILY An oxtnAo-a;.arJo cold wealth
er that it freezes. This is the first river
accident of this season on this side. After
she had sufficiently recovered from her
cold bath, she was taken over the river to
her home. in one of the comfortable
sleighs that daily ply between the two
cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24

The friends of the Hennepin canal are
working earnestly for the project in
Washington. The Chicago Tribune cor
respondent from that place says in yester-
days issue that the congressional Henne
pin canal committee held another meeting
on Monday evening, and decided upon a
programme. The supporters of the
Hennepin bill will at first concentrate
their efforts upon that bill proper, and will
for the present allow the Cullom bill for
the acceptance of the cession of the
Illinois & Michigan canal to rest. The
reason for this is that the Illinois & Mich
igan canal bill may seem to necessarily
involve an immediate large appropriation,
which will not be the case with the Hen.
nepin canal, The friends of both meas
ures think it the wisest policy to endeavol
to first ascertain the sense of congress as
to the Hennepin bill"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24

Robert Harris, the new president of the
Northern Pacific railroad, is one of the
ablest railroad men in this country. lie
first made his mark upon the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy as manager of that
property, and man of quick insight and
penetration of the problems of railroad
management. He was thence taken to be
vice president of the Eric railroad As a
director of the Northern Pacific, he accom-.
panied Mr.. Willard upon the grand excur
sion last September to drive the last spike.
In personal appearance he is in strong
contrast to Mr.. Willard, who is stout, well
proportional and placid in demeanor, with
tride of German phlegm in his bearing.
Harris is a tail Yankee OF the Lincoln
type, with black beard, brows and abund-
ant stock of black hair, keyed up to the
highest pitch of nervous intensity, and
putting chain lightning into all he does,
whether he is telling stories a1d having a
good time or running railroads.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24

A correspondent, writing from Burling-
ton, Iowa to the Marine Journal, says:
THE most powerful little steamboat that
now floats on the western waters accord
ing to her size and weight of iron for
machinery, is the little steamboat Lucia.
She is owned by the United States gov
eminent, and is used by the United States
engineer corps at Rock Island If all the
machinery that is on the little Lucia, in
GLIDING her boiler, shaft and every pound
of iron that belongs to her was taken off
and loaded on q two horse wagon it would
not make a very heavy load for the two
horses to pull But, as small as she is,
she will take in tow loaded stoneboat
with seventy five yards of stone, and she
will tow it against three mile current at
a good and moderate speed. The little
Lucia is undoubtedly perfect little Sam
son. Her great power is due to the con-
struction of her wheel, which is 50 con-
structed that the bucket paddles 60 into
the water perpendicularly and then CONT
out perpendicularly. Her wheel was in
vented by Maj. Hoffman, of the United
States engineer corps at Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
A $50 Biblical Reward.

The publishers of RutLedge's Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards in their
Monthly for February, among which is the
following;
We will give $50 to the person telling
US which is the longest verse in the Old
TESTAMENT scriptures by February 10th,
1884. Should two or more correct
answers be received, the reward will be
divided. The money will be forwarded to
the winner February 18th, 1884. Persons
trying for the reward must send 20 cents
in silver (no postage stamps taken) with
their answer for which they will receive
the March Monthly. in which the name
and address of the winner of the reward
and the correct answer will be published,
and in which several more valuable re-
wards will he offered. Address RUTLEDaE
PUBLISHING COMPANY. Eaton, Penna.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Let Him Stay,

The Union has hit upon a new idea An
idea whose mental brightness outshines
the brilliancy of the MONDAY sun in July.
The Un'oni is mad at Major Beardsley and
wants him removed from the postof1ice.
1t does not say so in that many words, but
that's what it means. To do this. the
Union wants an election held, ard vote
taken to ascertain the most popular man.
1t thinks that none but republicans should
be allowed to vote. but on account of
their great liberality, they will not exclude
the democrats.
The ARGUS thinks if is foolish to agitate
this matter now. for after the November
election it is not likely that the republicans
will have a voice in the matter Major
Beardsley is good republican; let him
remain in the postoffice the remaining
year We trust the Union will not turn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Afterwards.

After a patient has been dosed with
corrosive subhmate until his teeth are
loose, his mouth sore, his hair all gone,
his limbs all drawn with rheumatism, he
is put on iodide of potash, one of the
strongest mineral preparations in the
whole list This soon tal<es away the
little appetite left him by the mercury
disorders his stomach, causes pain in the
bowels, nausea, dries up the gastric juices,
and food is rejected. wastes him away to
skeleton, and he is soon q subject for
the undertaken. To all such Swift's Spe-
cific is a boon-worth more than its
weight in diamonds. 1t builds up the
waste, roots out the mineral poisons, and
brings health and happiness. Send for a
copy of Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases, free.
The Swift Specific Co. Drawer 3, AT
lanta, Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Serious Accident.

Miss Susie Jones, of Davenport, was this
morning thrown out of sleigh on the
corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth
street. Her hip was very badly shattered,
and she was otherwise injured She was
at once conveyed to her home in Daven-
port. The accident resulted through the
careleSsness of the driver of the sleigh in
which she was. The driver turned the
corner too quickly, overturning the sleigh,
throwing her out and resulting in injuring
the young lady as above stated. She is a
tutor of music teacher on this sidn-and
had come over to take her regular lesson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Protected workingmen Starving
New York Herald

If a protective tariff is a sunny faced
blessing to the workingman every one who
labors in any branch of the iron industry
should be rich and happy for more
protected" business would be hard to
find Yet thousands of iron workers can
find nothing to do at present but drink
beer and moan abont being ont of work.
A serious reduction in the wages of nail
makers has just been ordered, and now it
is reported that number of iron miners
in Pennsylvania are destitute and suffer
ing, their wages having been reduced to
sixty-five cents per day. If extreme pro
lection had not induced men to erect many
more iron works than the demand for iron
warrants there would not be for every
contract the fierce competition that com
pels producers either To shut down or
lower wages TO the starvation point
When iron miners in the Uuited States
have to work ten or. twelve hours daily
for sixty five cents they are worse off than
the pauper laborers of Europe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
PERSONAL AND MPERSONAL.


Miss Carrie SWAIN, an actress, has
saved seven people from drowning this
summer at various seaside resorts, and
viii get medal. Chicago Herald.
Sheriff Clark, of Boston, will nos
accept a denomination During his
twenty-eight years service only one
prisoner entrusted to his custody hat
escaped from the jail, Post.
Thomas Jeferson's mother is to
have new granite monument over her
grave at Charlottesville, Va. The
monument bears this inscription;
Jane Randolph, wife of Peter Jeffer-
son. Borne in London, 1920. Died at
Monticello, 1776."
The King of Cambodia has created
j. A. Halderman, the American Consul
General in Siam, Commander OF the
Royal Order of Cambodia. This is the
second decoration rendered 10 MIR.
Halderman during his three years
residence in the East.
Rev. Mr.. Doolittle, of North
Branch, n J.. has adopted a novel
plan for making the most of his vaca-
tons. He is allowed month every
summer, and is Saving them up until
he has enough for trip around the
world. 7. Times.
"A. B. Fox, of Gowanda, n Y, is
six feet two inches high, and weighs $50
pounds. His wife is six feet tall, and
weighs 200 pounds. He has five
brothers and six sisters, not one of them
being less than six feet tall, and the
lightest one weighs 200 pounds. -Bsy-
fdlo Express,
Two brothers, named William and
Frank Phillips. met in Syracuse recently,
| at the house of q sister, for the first
time in thirty years, each supposing the
other dead. William has been sailing
the seas for many years, while Frank,
formerly sailor, is now successful
merchant at Honolulu. Syracuse { N
T. Journal.
Mr.. St John, the Ex-Governor OF
Kansas, is thought to be the worst fish,
erman in the country. He went troll
ing for pickerel at Silver Lake. N. Y, the
| other day, but talked with a companion
constantly until their return to the
shore. He was leaving the lake when
boy said: Look a-here, Mister Man
there's pickerel on your line We forgot
to pull I'M The pickerel weighed
four pounds. N. Y Graphic.
Miss Mary NJ Carey, young, fail
and gentle, is employed by the St. Paul
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad a
Nazata as depot and express agent
She has charge of yard-work and sig
mails around the station. She is at hel
post from six a. m. to ten p. m. much o.
the time She is respected by all, anG
understands her duties thoroughly
She is the eldest of four orphan girls
who live and keep house together -
Chicago Netcs.
In an humble dwelling in that par
of Lock Haven, Pa, known as The
DEVILS Half Acre" lives a niece o
Benedict Arnold-Mrs. Ann Roam, ;
widow, aged between eighty and ninety
years, Although living by charity
she is of noble birth. Her paterna
grandfather was French nobleman
Her father, Major De Hass, is mentioned
in history several times for his daring
exploits. He married a Miss Shipper
of Philadelphia. His wife's sister wa.
the wife of Benedict Arnold. l. Chicagt
Inter Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Released.

1t is reported that John Hanley, who
was arrested last Saturday night in Da-
venport for passing counterfeit money, was
today acquitted by Judge Love, Of the
United States court at Keokuk, on the
agreement that David Sears and Joseph
Wordsworth pay the costs of the suit.
Those who know young Hanley will be
pleased to know that he has escaped a
felon's fate. 1t is evident that he was led
into the crime by older persons. as he is
not naturally bad 1t is hoped. however,
that this will be lesson to him, and that
in the future he will walk in the straight
and narrow path.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
ga LITTLE NONSENSE"

There's nothing like leather"
Perhaps not; but a Coney Island fried
clam is an imitation that is well calcu-
lated to deceive. NorrtStoteH Herald.
When Hamlet said; But / have
that within which passeth show it is
believed that he had in his pocket
complimentary ticket to the circus
Life.
"A prominent physician announces
the startling intelligence that normal
beat of healthy heart is iambic, and
that when it is trochaic, pyrrhic, dae-
tylic, or like spondee, there is some
thing wrong" This Is really too hor-
ribly awful! But, doctor, how is fellow
to find out if his heart is that sort of a
vegetableP' Pm Y Neacs.
One day littly Tommy knelt down
and prayed: 20, Lord, bless the baby
and make him so he can't cry. Bless
brother Bill and make him as good a
boy as / am. Good bye, Lord, I'm 60
ing to the circus In the morning
Amen Then, as if he had forgotten
something, Tommy hollered out, 20,
Lord, don't forget Billr-Ek Perkins.
Scene: An humble country hotel
Male Guest-''Td like to be called at
four tomorrow morning. Tn going
fishing Female Domestic (stupidly1
-'Eh?" Male Guest deliberately
I'm going fishing tomorrow morning,
and wish to be called early-not later
than four" Female Domestic (stolidly)
will you ring?n-Life.
What she said at home:
The color of your mustache. said she
1s just the same shade as my hair;
80, please go down to the store for me,
And purchase a net for me there,
What the shop-girl said;
aYou want net like your mustechef
Oh, yes Your idea gel"
And then to the window she went with dash
And brought-ar invisible net
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Downes to Miss
The SO" and Davenport.

The merchants of Davenport are taking
active measures to induce the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad to make that
city the terminal point of the road Com
mittees have been appointed by the board
of trade to confer with the officials
Negotiations are still in progress, and the
road will probably extended if enough
inducements are offeredlby the city. In
that case bridge.would,be, built. touching
on what is called Offerman's island AL
though no definite knowledge has been
obtained, it is thought that the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy owns the said
island. 1twas purchased few years ago,
ostensibly for the purpose of establishing
Western Seamens Bethel Home" but
the railroad company evidently furnished
the money. We await further develop
ments
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Personal Points.

Mr.. Jacob Adams, of Sears mill, was
in the city today on business.
Mr.. L. S. MeCabe returned last evening
from Chicago, where he has been attend
ing to business matters for the past three
weeks
General Superintendent Bessler and
Division Superintendent GRANGE, of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road, were
in the city yesterday.
Mrs Fred Wagner and Mrs. DR.. Keller,
of Princeton, H.. are in the city visiting
their relatives-the families of Fred Krell
and G. F. Wagner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Gnnds at Yonr Own Prices.

Mr.. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, Mr., Ii
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance of
the stock of goods. Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valiaes.
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail Yourself OF
this opportunity and call early.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John. 2i9 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE.
Stewart + Montgomery, 1900 second aTenue-
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avehEe.
NEWS DEALERS.
wilmans, j. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUs published every
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in tie
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine job department in connec-
ton with the establishment.
pEsTAURANTs AND CoNFECTIONERs.
KreIl. Fred. 1919 second avenue
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs'
Wilmans, J. NJ, Post Office Block
SALOONS,
Wolff, Ch, MarketSqUare.
Westphal, john 1Si2 second avenue.
WATcH MAKERS
Bromley, c. A, 1917 second avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Live Merchants.

McCabe Bros. are live merchants and
keep abreast of the times. They have
spread their business over several large
and commodious store rooms in this city,
besides having stores in several other
places Theirlatest venture is the buying
of two large bankrupt stocks in Chicago,
which goods will be distributed among
their several stores, and sold dirt cheap.
We are glad to see McCabe Bros succeed
they are worthy of success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
The Weighmaster Difficulty.

Aldermen Stengel, Larkin and Sinnet,
the special committee appointed to inves
tigate the charges against the city weigh
master, finished their labors at noon today
Several complaints have been made, and
yesterday a petition containing fifteen
names. praying that he be removed, was
handed in. The committee will complete
their report and present it at the next
meeting of the city council.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
didn't Get Him.

W. W. Hall, detective of the United
States secret service. who has been in the
city for the past few days, endeavoring to
secure possession of Samuel Maher, the
counterfeiter, returned to Chicago last
night. Our officers were not simple
enough to turn over their man to the
Chicago authorities, after all the expense
and trouble they had to capture him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
A Double Wedding

This afternoon at three o'clock occurred
double wedding at the residence of Mr..
John Fl. Lloyd, of 2404 Vine street, his
two daughters, Miss Elizabeth and Miss
Alice, being welded at the same time. For
a husband the formerreceived Mr.. Nathan
ial Downes, of this sity, and the latter Mr..
George Fl. Rowland, of Emporia Kansas.
Rev. Canon Kellogg, of the Episcopal
church, performed the ceremony accord
ing TO the beautiful service OF that church.
Only few intimate friends besides the
relatives were present to witness the happy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

Estate Of Daniel Donovan deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed Admin
strstrx of the estate Of Daniel Donovan late of the
county OF Rock Island, State of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that she willappear before the
county court Of Rock Island county, at the Office
of the clerk of said Court, in the city Of Rock
Island, at the March term, on the Second Mon
day in March next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified and
requested 10 attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested 10 make immedi payment Ia
the undersigned
Dated this 10th day of January, A. D.. 1884.
FANNY DONOVAN,
jan-10-d4w ADMINISTRATIVE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
RUN ON A nKuG STORE.

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Hartz & Balm
sens FOR Trial Bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds All persons affected with
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs affection of the Throat and
Lungs. can get Trial Bottle of this
great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store Regular size $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, -
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

In the Circuit Court-In Chsncery-
William X. White vs.. Hannah Meehar Margaret
g. Ann Meehau, Thomas r. Meehan, Ann Eliza-
beth Meehan, BRIDGET Meehan. Agnes Meehan.
Nellie Meehan and John Joseph Mcehsn,-Fare-
closure,-General No. 2425.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of a decree
Of said Court entered in the above entitled cause
on the Ninth day of October, A u. 1885, shall.
on Saturday, the Ninth day of February. A
D., 1884, al the hour Of one O'Clock iii the after
noon, at the North door Of the Court House in
said county Of Rock Island, to satisfy said de-
cree sell at public vendne to the highest and best
bidder, that certsn parcel of land Situate in the
County Of Rock Island and State of Illinois,
known and described as follows, tO-wiI;
Lot No. -Four az in Block No Eleven tiD in
the Town Of Camden Mills. now Milan.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 25th day of
December, A. H., 1888.
HENRY CURTIS. JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island CoHnty Ill.
PARKS & PhRAsAETs,
Compartments Solicitors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24
NEVER GIVE UP.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You viii be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you viii rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-24

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as a preventive a.
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter-
mittent Fevers, the Zero Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswell, Ha-
zard d Co., New York, and sold by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa.
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.