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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
An Accident.

Professor Blessing, of the Turner gym
nasium, is carrying his left arm in a sling
just now. The other day he mounted a
ladder in the gymnasium to adjust some
poles, and the ladder tipped backward and
the professor fell heavily to the floor. lie
was up in the air a considerable distance,
and fell with such force that he broke two
boards in the floor. He naturally held ont
his left hand when falling to protect himo
self against injury. This hand struck the
floor with great violence, and his wrist
was dislocated. 1t has been very painful
since, but is gradually getting better The
professors many friends in this city will
be glad to see him around again and able
to attend to his duties. He is one of the
very best athletes that has ever resided in
Rock Island, and he knows how to teach
what he knows, as has been evident
for some time by the Improvement in the
classes at the Turner gymnasium.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Tho Tnrners' Ball.

The Turner society will give one OF
those enjoyable balls characteristic OF
this organization, on Saturday evening,
November Sth Bleucr's orchestra Will
furnish the music, with the popular Geo
Stroehle as prompter. This is the regu
lar big ball of the Turner's, and everybody
knows that they have a splendid time
We expect to see Turner hall crowded or
the evening of November 9th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Hunting.

1t is probable that there never has been
q more favorable season for hunters in
this part of the country than at present.
Every day or two bands of nimrods leave
the city for the Meredosia or for New
Boston bay Ducks are numerous, and it
is said they fly low and are easily killed
by good shots. The cold weather in the
north has sent ducks and geese down this
way in large numbers and the gunners
are having lots of sport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
MarrIed

Mr.. Elias P. Pinneo and Mrs. NJ. K.
Gates were married in Chicago yesterday.
1t was a great surprise to their friends in
this city, for even their most intimate
friends knew nothing of their intention to
get married. They are expected home
from Chicago this evening and will res
celve the hearty congratulations of their
many friends here. The ARGUS unites
with others in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Pin
neo long lives and prosperity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
To Meet Tomorrow.

Tomorrow the democratic county c0m1
mittee will meet at the Office
of August Huesing, chairman of
the committee. Tie city members are
First ward, John Lafrenz, Gus Stengel
Second ward, L. NJ Buford, NJ. S. O'Neil
Third ward Geo. W. Henry; Fourth
ward, w. II. Judge; Fifth ward, Dan
DAILY; Sixth ward, ?. Kennedy; Seventh
ward, c. +. Zeigler It's important that
all the members should be present as
business of Importance will come up fol
transaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
The Greenbackers.

The peoples party" have their blow
out this evening. There will not be pa
rade, as the Boss does not believe in
monkey clothes and lanterns. Gen. A
M. West, of Mississippi candidate for vice
president, will address the people. Mr.
West is said to be considerable of talkel
in his way.
Jesse Harper will also be present and
will deliver an address He spent yes
terday with his brother, the Rev Mr.
Harper, of Port Byron. This is the firs
and only meeting the peoples party
will have here during the campaign.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
The Streets

The streets of Rock Island and also the
alleys, are in fair condition, generally
speaking, but there are some places here
and there that should be fixed up before
cold weather SETS in. There are numer
Gus sidewalks, too. which should receive
attention. 1t is well understood that
the street and alley fund has been ex-
hausted, but nevertheless the improve
ment of some of the streets should he
made under the emergency plan. They
certainly need repairing and therefore an
emergency exists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Potatoes.

The potato crop in this county is i'm
mense this season. Hundreds of bushels
are being taken from the ground daily,
The biggest shipments are being made
from Andalusia, where the steamer d. C..
FogeI is with a number of bargcs which
are being loaded 1t is expected that the
Fogel will leave for St. Louis with sevc-
raj thousand bushels of potatoes this cv-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
The Returns.

The republicans have hired Turner hall
for next Tuesday evening and propose to
receive the returns of the election there
They are going to have a wire connection
made with the Western Union Telegraph
system in this city, and an operator
John E. Fleming we suppose-will take
the returns as they come over the wire,
on the stage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
The Dam.

The dam in the river quarter of a
mile below AndalusIa is about completed.
1t will be finished this week. Capt.
Whitney has done a splendid job, and the
harbor at Andalusia will now be acccssi-
Bile to the largest steamers that ply the
father of waters Andalusia has been
shut out for some time from the big river
steamers, but now they Can all get in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29

Education is wonderful thing" has
been remarked by one who knows. Rock
Island enjoys the proud distinction of
having in its midst funeral form that is
highly educated. He is of the opinion
that "a Post Office Key can meet an
Umbrella" more readily than can an
Umbrella" meet Post Office Key
What logical and scholarly opinion,
and then he doesn't believe there is 70
tunda in the post office, Poor thing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Goal.

A prospector from Hampton struck a
four foot vein of excellent coal one mile
south of Andalusia this week. 1t Is eX
pccted that shaft VIII be sunk at once
AMI operations begun toward mining the
valuable find The new discovery is neal
the farm of Uncle Sammy Goode, Sand
it is probable that there is an abundance
Of coal on his land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: November wheat, 75;. De-
cember, 764; January, 774; May, 84!.
October corn, AZ; November, 42s; year,
39B; May, 800. May oats, 29s October
pork, $3.50, January, $11.35, January
lard, $3.50. October ribs, $500; Novem.
Der, 1927; January, $3.50. Hogs, $4,000
light, $40 to $685.; mixed, $4.15 to
$4.45; heavy, 81. 60 to $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
A Farce

A gentleman from Andalusia today said
that the republican meeting down there
on Monday evening was one of the great
est political farces of the campaign. The
republicans had half jack parade which
consisted mostly of boys. Messrs Sturgeon
and Peasants of this city, put in their
time in using abusive language about the
democratic party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Market Square.

Market square was busy place yester'
day. There was large amount of coun'
try produce offered for sale and most OF
it found a ready sale market. The prices
paid however, did not increase from those
paid for the past two or three weeks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
Musical.

The Druid Mannechor singing society
have elected the following officers for the
ensuing six months: President Joseph
Huber; secretary, Charles Otto; treasurer,
John Westphal; warden, George Schmidt,
At the next meeting of the Druids. officers
of the lodge will be elected for the ensuing
VAR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
.G DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, OCT, 30, 1884.
wGrand Democratic Mass

s Grand Democratic Mass
Meeting, at Turner Hall, on
Thursday evening, Oct, 3Oth,
1884. Hon. VIM. M. Springer,
of Springfield, Congressman
from the 18th district, will
address the people on the po-
litical issues Of the day. Turn
out, and listen to one Of the
best speeches of the campaign.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29

FOR SALE-At my office, on Eleventh street.
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house. d. G. Dohlman, agent. m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-29
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-S1xty lots in my addition to Rock
Island. One fourth down, balance in yearly pay-
ments, with six per cent interest. B. Davenport.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Sand Hill.

SAND Hill, Sept. 3.-Some few
farmers have commenced blowing for
wheat and others are holding back
for rain, ii being to dry to pillow.
The sick in this section are i'm
proving.
j. G. Powell and lady were visiting
friends in Preston county recently.
That good old Democrat. A. +.
Hess, of the west side, was over in
this section last week huylng cattle.
He saws he couldn't be Republican
if he wanted too. They don't prac-
tice what they preach.
Thomas McBee and wife were Wis
iting friends below town last week
Jeffrey stated that Clinton would
roll up Republican, majority at the
polls in October This is like some
more Of his tales, without fnunda-
lion; at least, she will give her main
strength to Brown and Fleming
Both Democrats and Republicans are
uniting upon them. Hurrah for
Brown
w. b. Hess, of the west side, was
over in this section last week buying
fat cattle and hogs.
'Rah for Cleveland and Hendricks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Henry Ward Beecher's Enthu.
siasm for Cleveland.
From the New York Herald

from the New YORK Herald.
General Horatio c. King has
had another interview with Henry
Ward Beecher, in which the latter
expressed the opinion that neither
Ball, Mitchell nor any of the cler-
gymen who made the original at
tack upon Governor Cleveland had
furnished any facts in support OF
their charges. He regarded the
assault on the Governor as one of
the mcanest and most dastard!y
things that had happened is his re-
membrance. He authorized Gen
eral King to say further for him.
| have nothing more to say at pres
ent, but what can be put in few
lines, and that is that | have listen
ed to these stories of Governor
Cleveland about what he did when
he was good deal younger than
he is to day, and all the gross ex-
aggerations that have been made
by his enemies since that time, and
the statements of gentlemen with
whom | am acquainted and whose
character well know, satisfy my
mind that the Governor had been
subjected to gross and outrageous
misrepresentation such as could
never have taken place except in
the heat Of a political campaign.
While | forebore and waited until
| had adequate light l am satisfied
now that Cleveland is the proper
man for President Of the United
States, and that as against Mr..
Blaine's public and political con-
duct, Cleveland is as an angel Of
light. How any man can vote for
Blaine and feel a conscientious
scruple about voting for Cleveland
on the ground of morality surpasses
my conception, for | regard Blaine
as one of the most corrupt men in
pecuniary affairs that we ever had
in our government. | have no
hesitation in telling my opinion in
regard to the candidates. What
part | shall take in the advocacy of
Mr.. Cleveland | can tell better af-
ter | return to the city from my
vacation.
Mr. Beecher is suffering from
his annual attack of hay fever and
will not be ready to resume active
work until about the middle of
September.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Cleveland S Labor Record.

Governor Cleveland signed the
bill, passed by Democratic legis-
lature, to allow the people to ex-
press their opinion against the COM
petition of convict with honest la
Dor.
Gov. Cleveland compelled the
last Republican legislature, much
against its will, to pass a bill in &C
cordance with the wishes of the
people SO emphatically expressed
at the polls last Fall, against the
continuance of the prison contract
system.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill to abolish contract child labor
in all the State reformatories.
Governor Cleveland approved
two bills against tenement house
cigar manufacturing.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill making workingmen first credi-
tors for wages in case of the fail
ure of the employer or contractor.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill to protect hat makers from con-
vict manufacture.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill to protect widows and orphans
from swindling insurance corpora
tons.
Governor Cleveland gave his sig
nature to the emigration bill to
protect emigrants from extortion
and robbery.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill to prevent pawnbrokers from
robbing the poor and unfortunate.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill for the better protection ofthose
who place their earnings in the saw
ings banks.
Governor Cleveland signed the
bill which provides for the testing of
steam boilers, that laboring men
might be better protected from &C
cident resulting from the careless
indifference Of wealthy corpora
tons.
Governor Cleveland asked the
last Republican legislature to ap-
propriate sufficient funds to allow
laboring men to continue work on
the Capitol. This the Republican
legislature refused to do, prefer
ring to squander the State funds
on commissions and political inves
tigation committees rather than for
the benefit of workingmen
What Governor of New York
has done more for labor than Gro
yer Cleveland. -AlBany A,yus.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
uNIvERSurY ITEMS.


The ice-cream mar wears u broad
grin. Why? Examine the purse Of
the unwary student.
Cadet T.. L. Sisode came near tax
ing his last swim last SATURDAY.. He
was rescued by Boyd the Younger
Now hath the Prep. commenced
the task of mastering the Greek al
phabei. Hence that haggard look.
a student after reading chapter X.
section 3, OF the new Rules and Reg
ulations had the assurance tn apply
for tickets for two.
Some of our best students were
meditating Il bolt to Ohio Wesleyan
University. We are glad to say that
they have about determined To STAY
The University opens this year
with seventy students in attendance.
Quite number of the old boys are
back; but we miss many of their
familiar faces.
The Parthenon Society elected the
following officers for the ensuing
term: Pres't, Geo. f. Boyd, Jr.; Vice
Pres't, I. 4. Shepherd: Rec. Sec'y,
Frank Lively; Cor. Sec'v, r. W.
Dawson: Critic, r. A. Armstrong;
Librarian, f. l.. Strobe.
On Monday Major Lee had the
entire corps out fer "rat-drill." As
it was very warm they all. Major in
cluded, threw their coats and went
into the exercise with shch zest as
to bring big drops of perspiration on
the manly brows of the traits" The
cadet corps now consists OF about
thirty old cadets and fourteen re-
cruits.
Last Thursday night when every
Prep, ought 10 have been wrapped in
slumber most hideous and sleep
disturbing noise was raised by some
of these irrepressibles on the Uni
versity grounds, much to the dis
eomtiture of the Doctor, who awakened
by the racket came Immediately to
the rescue But when he arrived
nothing was tn be seen but the flying
heels of the retreating Props. An
examination showed that no damage
had been done
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Squibs From up Dscker's Creek.

PADDYTowN, Sept. 6.--The drought
still continues. Stock are suffering
for water. Corn will be high and
hard to buy.
Mrs. Pool, who was previously
announced as having sore foot is
no better and is suffering greatly at
present.
Apple cuttings are now in order.
There was one at Clark Everly's
Wednesday night There was, of
course, grand time for all After
the apples were cut we did justice to
Mrs. Everly's pies and cakes, and
after listening to some good violin
music, they all repaired to the yard
where the uneven sod did not give
satisfaction. They then returned to
the house, where San. Frum and John
Mcclure were hourishing the fiddle
bow, formed cotillion and the fun
began.
There was another ut p. j, Vein
ings just as good.
A little child of F, A. Wells got
badly scalded few days ago. The
little one is now recovering.
A. c. Wood lost valuable COW a
few nights ago.
The quarterly meeting began at
Melons Chapel to day.
Buddy Reall is preparing to build
large barn.
Hurrah for the Democratic ticket
throughout!
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
So NIucIa..So Good.

The favor with which our efforts
to give the people Of this county a
irst-class, live newspaper, have been
received, is extremely gratifying
to US.
The public can always be relied
upon to appreciate a good thing. An
enterprise generally passes for what
it is worth. The people know when
they are getting the worth of their
money.
The New DOMINION, in its enlarged
form; with its eight columns of fresh
news and miscellaneous matter on
every page; with its clear and legible
type, making it easy for the old as
well as the young to read printed on
the finest press ever brought to this
county; giving its readers every item
of news from every part Of the coun-
ty, with>tbe most important part of
all the general news of the country
carefully compiled every week, makes
it, we think, the cheapest paper ever
offered to the people of Monongaia.
Beside this, we have provided SUI
perior facilities for speedy and well
executed job work, unsurpassed in
any country press office of the State.
We say the people are beginning to
show their appreciation of our enter
prise both in the growth of the sub
scription list and the increased bust
ness of the office. We are thankful
for this, but not satisfied. We will
not rest satisfied until the New Do
MrNIoN is in the hands of every man
in the county who can raise the
paltry sum of $3.50 for the privilege
of reading it fiftytwo weeks in the
year. The man who can't afford to
pay that amount for newspaper is
in bad pickle, and needs to take a
newspaper to find out what is the
matter with him. If he can find any
cheaper paper than the NEW DoMTN-
ION we advise him to take it, but
until he does, we want him as Il sub
scriber to his home paper
We ask those who are not taking
the New DOMINION to come in and
give us their names for the campaign.
We will make the terms for the cam
paign to suit every man who wants
it, and if after reading it for that
length Of time he will say that it is
not worth $3.50 a year, we will not
ask him to take tive will leave him
to hunt for a paper that will give
him more for the same money, if one
can be found.
When YOU come to town. drop in
the office, or send us a postal card,
or delegate your nei9hbor to order
the New DOMINION for YOU
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Ellington Items.
RAILROADS, MOUNTAIN PARTIES, APPLE
CUTTINGS, PICNICS sc.

RAILROADS, MOUNTAIN PARTIES, APPLI
CUTTINGS, PIcNIcs sc.
UFFINGToN, Sept. S-This town is
more quiet since the railroad is SC
nearly completed. The big Fill is
at last completed and they have com
menced to haul rock for the rip-rap
The fill OH the west side of the creek
is also nearly done and we are now
almost ready for the track But alas
when will it be here?
Chas. Morgan has moved his house
and is repairing it for JAS A. Barnes
who has rented the mill
A. r. Price contemplates building
a dwelling house soon.
o. b. Jenkins has again opened
the o'possum season. He caught two
Wednesday night.
Jno. G. Price and mother have re-
turned from their visit to Barbour
county.
Mrs. Chas. Ellis, of Ncwburg is
visiting at LEROY Kiger's.
Miss Louisa Frum is quite sick
. Messrs. ID. w. Frizzell d. Co. are
moving their commissary store from
the Round Bottoms" to the Little
Falls. They have the grading almost
done from this place to the Round
Bottoms.
G. G. Foster ~ Son have returned
from PIT. Marion and have their full
force on the X. r. from here to Nor
gantown.
John Kinsley is digging well.
Rob Gamble is engineer.
This town was thrown into quite II
state Of excitement on Saturday
morning by Il crowd of Democrats
from Morgant',wn passing through
here. We have since learned there
was Il Democratic meeting ut Clinton
Furnace. We have as yet heard of
no depradations.
There was an apple cutting at J.
Q. Armsey's last Thursday night.
There was quite a crowd present, and
among the rest were ten young ladies
and gentlemen from Morgantown.
All seemed to enjoy themselves.
The mountain party that visited
Cheat View last Saturday decided
that it is the most beautiful noun
tain scenery they ever saw, and not
withstanding the roads were rongl
and a shower of rain fell, they all
declare themselves well repaid by
gazing on the wonders and bcauties
of nature. No "snaix" stories to re-
port. The man who lives there gave
us a very cool reception and treated
us the very coolest he knew how. As
we did the very best We knew how
we could see no cause for the insults
given, especially to the ladies Of the
party.
Sturms and Short are still attend
ing Sunday school at Fairview.
Picnic next Saturday at Mt. Cal
vary. Come We Editor and celebrate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-09-13
Attention Doctors.

Everybody knows that the life of
the average physician is hard one.
He often is compelled to ride great
distances through mud and rain for
a merely nominal fee. 1t is not fit
nor proEdr for US to condemn any
physician for his work, but we do as
sert that his practice can be made
easier, and he can effect more cures
by the proper and judicious use of
Peruna. II he will only add this
great remedy to his list ofmedicines,
he will find that his usefulness will
be greatly increased. Full directions
for its use will he found in the Ellis
of Life" and he should at once pro-
cure this valuable book. Read the
following.
CHI.LIcoTHE, o,
DR. HARTMAN Pernna sells very
well here. / have ordered several
lots since you were here. It Is a fine
remedy. W. W. STEELE, Druggist