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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-04
WARREN LELAND,
Largest Hotel Enterprises

of America, says that while passenger from
New York on board ship going around Cape
Horn, in the early days of emigration to Cal
ifornia, he learned that one of the officers of
the vessel had cured himself, during the voy-
age, of an obstinate disease by the use of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-04

The use o the term
"ShOrt Line, in con
nection with the cor
porate II 81 m G of q
great road conveys
an idea of just what
is required by the
travelling public-a
Short Line. Olick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-04
ST on !
|. I'm .

! lliae ana the Best of ccommodations-all OF
when are furnished by the greatest railway III
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13
deceive, that leads only to destrueA

ton. vi
But we have wandered from our
starting point, which was to show
what we now consider the inevita~
BILE, viz: that the vote of the great
State of New York, with it's con-
trolling influence, will be cast for
Cleveland, and we believe Gas goes
New York SO will go the Union"
This fact none can doubt after the
late action of the great Tammany
society, that has declared in his ia
vor. We never doubted that it
would do so, bat now the DECLARE
ton is made it should convince the.
hitherto most skeptical. What fur
Their we have to say upon this sub
jet must be deferred for the want
of space.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

In the regular monthly draw
ing of the Louisiana State Lottery,
which took place in the City OF
New Orleans, on the 9th inst, No.
7o,46s won the capital prize of $751;
900. The ticket was sold in St.
Louis, Missouri.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13
Gas GOES NEW YORK so GOES
THE UNION"

it has in the main proved true. If,
as we feel assured it will in the APP
preaching Presidential election, the
death knell of Blaineism is already
sounded. We have never at any
time thought otherwise than that
the great Empire State, with her
thirty-six electoral votes, could by
any possibility be cast against her
favorite son, Grover Cleveland, the
model Governor, the firm, pure, in
corruptible hero, patriot and states
man. The talk about his lack of
experience in statecraft is all bosh,
merely tub thrown to the whale.
The boosted skill in that respect
claimed for his opponent, should he
be permitted to exercise it, may
lead the nation into serious difficult
ties. In all the various high and
responsible positions Gov. Cleve-
land has heretofore filled his states
manship has been proved and fully
established, while far above and
beyond all his stern Roman virtue
and courage has been thoroughly
tested and found to meet every
emergency. Honesty and the faith
full performance of his sworn duty
have been the governing principles
of all his actions. The party rein
has never been strong enough to
guide or cause him to deviate in
the slightest degree from honesty.
Controlled by most superior judy
ment, determination to act for the
good Of the whole people, whose
most sacred interest was placed in
his charge, uersas a clique Of pot
house politicians who thrive on
what they feed. Hence his only
opponents from those calling them
selves Democrats has been from
that class who make politics a trade
who would barter principle, aye,
trade their birthright for mess of
Egyptian pottage.
This fact of itself speaks vol
umes in his favor. This is the
main cause that has attracted to his
standard hundreds of thousands of
the most enlightened and honest of
the Republican party. Enough as
we think to decide the popular vote
in his favor. Compare the record
of the two candidates for high
toned honesty and moral worth 81
compare Gov. Cleveland at any
point with his Republican oppo-
nent, James g. Blaine and it
shines with a lustre of the monday
sun. Cleveland, the embodiment
Of stern, incorruptible honesty, COM
bined with talent and executive |
ability of the highest order II
Blaine, brilliant in intellect but
inscriptions in action - Blaine,
who stands self-convicted of having
prostituted the high Office to which
he was appointed to secure its emol |
Or in palmer words he hes
itated not to barter principle for
base pelf, and recklessly sold his
birth right for mess Of miserable
porridge.
He is tattooed all over with cor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13
"A TELEPHONE wire to EurOp
is predicted for the near future.

III is said that good book is
the best companion man can have.
This we imagine, is especially so,
if it happens to be a bank book.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

III is said in New York that
the losses of Vanderbilt and his
sons, William X. and Cornelius, on
Wall street will amount to $780,
100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13
, T. 4 ?. RAILROAD.
TEXAS AID PACIFIC
RAILW AY.

THE
GREAT POPULAR ROUTE
DETWEEN THE EAST AND
ID the West. Short Line to New
Orleans and all points in Louisiana,
New Mexico. Arizona and Califor-
MIA. Favorite Line to the North.
East and Southeast.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING Cars
daily between St. Louis and Dallas,
Fort Worth, Ell Paso and San Fran
cisco, Cal. Also Marshall and New
Orleans without change. SOLID
TRAINS Ell PASO to ST. LOUIS.
Fast Time, First-Class Equip
Inent, Sure Connec-
tons.
y E See that your tickets read via
Texas and Pacific Railway. For
Maps, Time Tables, Tickets, Rates
and all required information, call
on OF address any of the Ticket
Agents, or. -
H. P. HUGHES,
Passenger Asent. Houston. Texas.
',tiqe B. ", MCCULLOUGH.
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Marshall, Texas.
Il d H. c. TOW NsEND,
Gen. Passenger Agt.. St. Louis, Mo.
H. NJ. HOME,
Third Vice President, St. Louis.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

jet must be deferred for the want
of space.
Butler Comedies Cleveland's Elec.
tion and Advises Fusion.
LINCOLN, Sept. 9.--The Anti
Monopoly and Greenback State
Conventions met here to-day. AT
ter passing resolutions favoring fu-
sion with the Anti Monopolists and
Democrats, the Greenback Conven-
ton adjourned and went into ses-
sion with the Anti Monopolists, who
adjourned to receive and listen to
Gen. Butler. They re-assembled
and at 9 p. m, were still wrangling
over preliminaries.
Butler spoke in the open air af-
ter supper. He advocated minori-
ty representation and advised fusion
with the Democrats. He declared
he wanted the electoral votes only
to hold the balance Of power and
make other parties come to the
Peoples party. He said the Anti
Monopolists need not fear fusion
here, as Cleveland would win if he
carried New York, and lose if he
did not. He said he (Butler) could
not be elected, as Cleveland would
have 145 votes in the South which
Butler would have with a free bal
lot and a fair count. He was only
anxious that the Peoples party
would make the seeds of a new
party. Bntler later made an anti
monopoly speech in the open air.
IT is a little significant that
the most prominent Republicans of
the country, those who have built
up the party and sustained it for a
quarter Of century, are nearly all
so quiet in the present canvass
Mr.. Edmunds, it is true, has open
cd his mouth, but very little COM
fort for Blsine and Logan has flow
ed out Of it. There is no sound
coming from the giant of New
York, Roscoe Conkling, and even
the brilliant but blantant Bob In
gersoll, who was the political spon-
sor for Blaine and named the
Knight" at his christen-
ing. is silent as the grave. None
other Of the BRILLIANT men of the
party have been affected by the
boosted magnetism of Mr.. Blaine.
Indeed about the only men of note
who are on the stump for the Re-
publican nominations are Blaine
and Logan themselves. Logan's
speeches, however, are enough.
He needs no Observation-Disclosures
The Baton Rouge Capibliam
says: Miss May Clack, of New Or |
leans, recently proved herself a he
rione at Ocean Grove, Conn. She
She is most expert swimmer, and
while in bathing her attention was
directed to an unknown man who |
could not swim and had been car |
RED out of his depth and had al
ready sunk twice. She, swan to
hin, uhon ha n1ufobod har c,x, ! 4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

The Greedy flag, which Lieut..
Lockwood carried further north
than ever flag went before, is now on
exhibition in New York. 1t was
made by Mrs. Greedy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

EDWARD j. Gay, a wealthy
sugar planter, has been nominated
by the Democrats of the Third Con-
gressional District for Congress.
It is thought that he is about the
only man in the District who can
defeat the usurper Kellogg.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

ROBERT Bonner paid s227,-
o60 for eight trotters, Joe Elliott,
Edwin Forrest, Edward Everett,
Startle, Pocahontas, Dexter, Rarus
and Maud S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13

For Congress-Fourth Congressional
District;
Hon. N. c.. BLANCHARD,
OF CADDO.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13


For Congress Congressional
District:
Hon. N. c.. BLANCHARD,
OF CADDo.
"A TELEPHONE wire to Europe
is predicted for the near future.
IT is said that a good book is
the best companion man can have.
This we imagine, is especially so,
if it happens to be a bank book.
III is said in New York that
the losses of Vanderbilt and his
sons, William X. and Cornelius, on
= Wall street will amount to $780,
100000.
ROBERT Bonner paid $227;-
060 for eight trotters, Joe Elliott,
Edwin Forrest, Edward Everett,
Startle, Pocahontas, Dexter, Rarus
and Maud S.
The Greedy flag, which Lieut..
Lockwood carried further north
than ever flag went before, is now on
exhibition in New York. 1t was
made by Mrs. Greedy.
In the regular monthly draw
ing of the Louisiana State Lottery,
which took place in the City of
New Orleans, on the 9th inst, No.
7o,46S won the capital prize of $751;
900. The ticket was sold in St.
Louis, Missouri.
EDWARD j. Gay, q wealthy
sugar planter, has been nominated
by the Democrats of the Third Con-
gressional District for Congress.
It is thought that he is about the
only man in the District who can
defeat the usurper Kellogg.
The wealhiest man in the
world is the Chinese banker, Han
Qua, of Canton. He pays taxes
upon an estate of $3.50, 900, 900, and
is estimated to be worth a billion
taels, which, in our money, would
be about fourteen hundred million
dollars.
The sum of $4,11O,00O is an
nually taken from the public treas
,ury Of England for the personal use
of the Queen and ten Others of her
family. There is more suffering
from poverty among the masses of
Great Britain than in any other
country in the world.
-THE New Orleans States
thinks that the signs Of the times
indicate that ''Logan has given up
all, hopes of being elected to the
Vice Presidency, and is setting his
pegs to get back in the Senate.'
1t must be confessed that 'TBlack
john is showing a great deal of
solicitude about the personnel Of
the Illinois Legislature. |
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-09-13
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET
For PRESIDENT:
GROVER CLEVELA ND,
OF NEW YORK.
For Vice-President:
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
OF INDIANA.
For Presidential Electors:

State at LARGE:
j. D. WATKINS, M. E. G1RARD.
First District .Ale1. Brewster
Second District. u. c. Denis
Third District. =. Isaiah d. Moore
Fourth District. -. W. Fl. Jack
Fifth District. 80. G.. l.. Gaskins
Sirth District. :. John Fl. Stoue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Police News.

Thursday evening a couple of men were
engaged in a conversation on Market
square. A man named r. G. Lloyd passed
by and made a remark, when one of the
fellows named Clarence Mart. struck him
twice on the head and then lit out down
the alley. Warrants were issued for both
Lloyd and Mart's arrest this morning and
Grandpa Feeley is out skirmishing among
the bullrushes for them. If he can lay
hold of them Chopper will do 'em up in
his court.
There was only one solitary case before
Chopper this morning that of Chris Olson.
Chris has been so addicted to getting
drunk, that all be needs to make him feel
good. is to chew cork, or smell bottle
where whisky has been. He became drunk
Yesterday, and made nuisance of himself
on Fourth avenue. Billy Rugh collared
him and run him in. He was brought
before Chopper this morning and fined So
and cost, which he paid and skedaddled
off.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
A Street Car Eight.

There was lively little scrimmage on
Moline street car about six o'clock last
evening. Tom Oddly, accompanied by his
wife, who had little baby in her arms,
got on the car at the union depot. Tom
was drunk. The car was crowded, but
some one got up and gave Mrs. Oddly a
seat While the car was coming down, a
gentleman took Toms baby in his arms
and commenced petting it, Tom didn't
like this, and told him to drop the little
one. The other fellow did so, and after he
had disposed of the baby, Tom hit him in
the nose, making the red red claret flow
freely. Then they fought. The women
in the car screamed, and the driver
stopped the car, went in and separated
the pugilists, and fired them both off
There has been no arrests by the police
yet, but there will be the first time the
cops lay their eyes on Tom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
THE WONDERFUL WHITE Ell EPHANr.

From the Philadelphia Mercury March %.
In response to an Invitation from Mr..
Adam Forepaugh, to the press of Phil
adelphia, select party of representatives
from the different newspapers visited the
celebrated Adam Forepaugh's winter
quarters on Saturday last. The principal
object was to inspect the great showman's
latest purchase, the white elephant, which
arrived in New York by steamer Thursday,
and was shipped to Philadelphia Friday
night When the party arrived upon the
scene they were conducted straight to the
elephant stables, where at the bottom end
the bars were lifted from pair of doors
and the object of the visit became visible.
The first thing that strikes one is the
small size of this wonderful creature,
which is not more than feet inches in
height, and weighs but nine hundred
pounds but of such perfect proportions
and so much different from the raw-boned
generality of his kind that one at once
feels inclined to be friendly with him.
Closer inspection shows his color to be
of the grayish- white hue peculiar to the
ashes of cigar, with the exception of a
slight tinge of pink underneath his fore
and hind legs, at the back of his ears and
on his trsnk. His eyes are also a
peculiar feature, having scarlet rim all
around the iris. The great attraction,
which adds to Forepaugh show, is the
first and only one in the New World.
1t was captured in Bangkok, Siam some
three month ago. 1t is perfectly docile.
and seems to understand every word
uttered by the keeper. The price paid
for the animal is not known, but upwards
of 500. 900 have been expended to have it
landed in Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Bad George Lambert.

George Lambert, Vine street George, is
again passing under the Christening rod.
George, when he is sober is a good citizen,
that is to say he is good when circum-
stances are favorable when he gets
two or three drinks of tangle foot on
board, George imagines that he is the
biggest man in town. Yesterday was the
Fourth, and George commenced celebrat-
ing ere the sun commenced painting
things red He drank and drank, until
he got full and then went and laid down
and slept until this morning. When
he awoke his head felt badly, and
he took a drink to brace him up.
Then he took another to keep the other
from being lonesome. Several more
drinks followed where the other two had
gone, and in consequence George got
drunk again. He meandered down on
Front street, where he espied old Aunt
Lavina Smith, whose skin is as black as
an Egyptian night. He made an insult
ing remark to her, and she threw q heavy
bucket at him. which if it had hit, would
have killed him. He was arrested, and
just as soon as he sobers up will be tried
before Chopper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05


The Central Presbyterian folks will
give song services at their church to
morrow night. Several noted singers
from Davenport will be present and
assest in the singing. If you wish TO
spend pleasant evening be sure to at
tend. The following is the programe:
"Te Deum Lloyd, by the choir; STARS
of the Night Shine Ger U.s." Campana,
Mrs. Yuill and Messrs. L. E. Knocke and
J. X. Cooke: Not Sparrow Falleth, +"
Gilbert, Miss Hartford, accompanied on
the organ by Miss Jones; Plying
Saviour Look with Blessing" banks, the
Choir; Something Still to Do" Win
ter, Messrs. Arthur Atkinson and L. E.
Knocket organ voluntary, Mr.. S. T.
Bowlby; Twilight Falls" Thomas, the
Choir; "Be Thou With Me-" Geibel,
MI. Atkinson; 80, Gently Lead Us"
Foster. the choir; and The Three Calls, -
Woodbury., Mrs. Yuill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
On the Rail.

The Rock Island & Peoria road did q
big passenger business yesterday They
had as many passengers as they could
well handle.
The 60" trains coming into the city
brought in large number of passengers,
who came in to see the city All the 90"
boys took lay off yesterday, but the tele.
graph operator.
The passenger business on the great
Milwaukee road yesterday was large.
Over one hundred passengers went up to
Cordova on that road
There were over twenty-five cabooses in
the Pacific yards this morning, the largest
number that have been there for a num-
Der of months.
In the round houses this morning: c.,
B. & Q. II engines; r. l. & P engines;
c., R. l. & P. "a engines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05

Time game 900. Umpire Kirby.
Runs earned-Rock Islands, l.
First base on errors-Rock Islands /.
Prickly Ash 2.
First base on seven balls-Rock Islands
1, Prickly Ash 8.
Struck out-Hudson s, Decker 6.
Left on bases-Rock Islands 6, Prickly
Ash 4.
Two base hit-Hudson.
Three base hit-Hagan.
Double play-Anderson to Sage and
put out-Palmer and Cunningham.
Fly to Mansfield putting out-Cava-
naugh and Hagan.
Passed balls-Cavanaugh /, Decker 4
Flies caught-Rock Islands g. Prickly
Ash Q. Out on bases-Rock Islands .,
PrickIy Ash 6.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Tho RiYar.

The Pittsburg went up the river yester-
day.
The Josephine was in and out on hel
regular trip yesterday.
The Silver Wave went up the river yes
terday.
The Sidney went up the river this
morning.
The Mary Morton will be down tomor-
row morning.
The following rafters went down today
Mountain Belle, Lizzie Gardner and Ids
Fulton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
County Building
mrnAHcEEnn

2-John P. Kramer to Frances W .
Ficken, lot i, block /, Spencer's second
addition to Rock Isla nd; $1,000.
PROBATE.
3-Conservatorship of Mary Ann Hoon.
Conservator's report filed and approved.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
5-Carl Lumberg and Miss Matilda
Swanson
Gust johnson and Miss Louisa Ander-
son.
Samuel ]. Garland and Miss Sadie Nor
gan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Fires.

Just as the clock struck seven yester-
day morning, the whistle at the water
works blew. Many thought it was bl ow-
ing for seven o'clock, but it was found
to be fire, the kitchen of Mrs. Cook, on
Ninth street. being ON fire. The hose
companies responded promptly, and there
was but little damage done.
A shed in the rear of Liberman's store
caught fire from fire cracker yesterday,
but the fire was soon extinguished by @
few buckets of water being thrown on it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
A Mlsaing Girl

Superintendent Robertson, of the poor
farm, is looking for an insane girl nan ed
Peterson, who strayed from the county
house last Tuesday afternoon. She is
about twenty eight years of age, tall and
slender, with closely cut hair. She was
barfooted and hatless. Anyone having
seen her, or can give any information in
regard to her present whereabouts, should
notify Mr.. Robertson at once
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Fire Crackers.

OF all the unmitigated nuisances that
exists at the present time or can exist in
the future, it is the practice of firing off
fire crackers. 1t is dangerous as well rs
obnoxious. There were half dozen or
more runaways last night, caused by
shooting off fire crackers. Yesterday was
the glorious Fourth, however and we can
and do make some allowances, but all the
same it is a nuisance that the city author
tiles should abate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
A Viclous Dog.

A man named Cook, who lives on
Fourth avenue and Twelfth street, has a
very vicious dog that ought to be shot.
Some time ago he bit little girl, and yes
terday he bit boy named Shields, who
lives on First street. Let the police hunt
the dog up and shoot him. He is dan
gerous animal to be allowed to run about
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Lawn Party

The lawn party given at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Donaldson yesterday
evening in honor of Rev. Cryer, the
pastor of the Central Presbyterian church,
was well attended. The exercises in the
evening pasted off pleasantly. The amuse-
ments consisted of croquet, archery.
etc. and refreshments The money taken
in amounts to a considerable sum.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Wanted to Get Married.

An odd looking couple were holding up
the corridor of the new county building
today noon. The mans name was Carl
Lumberg, and his age was over sixty.
The woman's name was Matilda Swan
son, and her age is about thirty. There
was little girl with them, the daughter
of the Swanson woman. They were
waiting for the county clerk to come, as
they wanted to get spliced, the old fellow
remarked to the ARGUS reporter. Pro-
curing the license, Judge Adams made
them one flesh at 2 this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
Shot Himaaif

A little boot black named Charlie John
son was firing off toy pistol yesterday
He had fired the thing dozen times or
more, and handled it in a careless mans
ner. When near the Commercial house
he fired it off against his hand, putting
the wadding in the cartridge into his
flesh. The wound is not serious, but
should teach him lesson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegant ice cream room in the three
cities. tits well known that Mr. Birken-
fields reputation for making delicious lee
cream is second to none in the west
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream, made from the pure cream, go to
Birkenfields on Fourth avenue. M. 3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05

DIR. Prices Vanilla flavor Is extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo. This popular favor, as made by DIR.
Price, embodles all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get DR.. Prices Special
Flavoring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
A LlYalY Town

We are willing to bet a bob tailed mule
against anything that you want to put up
that Rock Island is the liveliest little city
in the state after o'clock p. m. Every
body in the city gets out and airs him or
herself. This makes our streets present a
lively appearance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-05
nnst IN nust.

The funeral of Eli Fitzpatrick took
place this morning from his brothers res
idence on Fourteen and one half street.
The funeral services were largely at
tended, and the the remains were inferred
in the cemetery.