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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
THE RIFLES ENTERTAINMENT.
A Pleasant Event at the ArmOry, for
Which the R0dman Rifles are T..
Responsible.

1t was decidedly cool last evening,
which made it very agreeable for indoor
amusements. This suited the Rodman
Rifles, who wished to entertain their
friends at Armoiy hall. For some time
past extensive preparations have been in
progress for the affair which transpired
last night, and the completeness of these
arrangements were very noticeable. The
large hall was very beautifully decorated
with pictures, flags, and other emblems of
a military nature, Back of the platform
was fine picture of Rock Island, by Col.
Sheldon, the we'll known artist Busts of
Lincoln and Douglass were ON either side
of the platform, and over the windows on
each side of the hall were crossed guns,
shields and small flags. Suspended from
the center of the ceiling were two large,
letters "R. R." wrought in flowers of red
and white and border of green At the
entrance to the hall, tent was stretched
and this, was covered with an immense
flag, which made very pleasing effect.
Tue concert commenced about $50
The main floor of the hall was filled with
seats, and these were mostly occupied
by the audience A great many
were also seated in the gallery.
There were eight numbers to the
musical programme, the first of which
was an overture to William Tell, by
Strasser's orchestra, of Davenport. Mrs.
Ottilie Abel Hass sang FLOWERS of the
Alps" in such pleasing manner that she
was recalled. THE Goblins" was effect
lively rendered by the orchestra, after
which the male double quartette sang
Comrades in Arms Messrs. sewell
Dodge, Frank Hayden, J, K. Cooke,
| William Don. L. E. .Knocke, S. j. and
Will Collins, and VIM. Eickheff composed
the quartette, and they sang very credit
ably indeed. Irish Patrol" by the
orchestra, was well received, after which
Mrs. Hass appeared in the echo Song,
and was again SO heartily applauded that
she made second appearance, rendering
"Slumber Sweetly," a beautiful lullaby
Travelling Sketches" by the orchestra
and Good Night, Beloved" by the quar-
tette, finished the musicale.
The floor was then cleared, and thu
Rodman Rifles made their appearance for
drill, and were put through the different
maneuvers in splendid style by Capt. Abel
whose efficiency as a drill master wa
apparent to all The visiting militiamel
who were present from outside cities
spoke very highly of the Rifles, whom
they look upon as being crack company
The ladies of Trinity church had pre-
pared an excellent supper in Turner hall
and We are pleased to say that they wer
liberally patronizcd. Dancing quite
pleasing feature Of the evenings amuse
ment, and was generally INDUCED in b.
| Young and old alike. .,.-as. ..7Es
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
EQnnnspQ

d Tonight occurs the caucuses of the
good and moral party. There will be
lively times. The various candidates
were busy last night in laying plans and
button holing the voters Weran across
the good Guyer on Sixteenth street, who
had two fond souls collared on the cor
iner. He had both his arms around their
necks, and was whispering in their ear
something sweet for them to hear. Ed
had been attending the Rifles enter
tainment, but on the principal of uneasy
lies the head upon which sits crown.
he couldn't stand it to be-triaing away his
time in vain pleasures of the world, VIII en-
the states attorneyship was in danger.
So he left and went out on the war path.
The other candida ties were likewise busy
Our genial friend Bowman never went tc
bed at all There is a picnic ahead and
we are glad of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24

Do not fail to avail yourself of the
grandest opportunity to get furniture at
your own prices, as the whole stock of
furniture and carpets at G. Doellingers
must be sold by June %. Mr.. Doellinger
has fine lot of elegant marble top cham
Der sets, reclining chairs and reclining
platform rockers, library tables and a
good line of all kinds of furniture which
will be sold al prices to suit purchasers.
If you are in need of furniture or carpets,
do not neglect this grand opportunity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
The Sabbath Day


the Rev. George Ferguson, the newly
appointed pastor, will preach in the Ninth
street Methodist Episcopal church at 1o45
m and 7;2o pm. 1851.
Trinity church: Services at m and
10;45 a m, and 7;30 p m. Bishop Burgess
of the Quincy diocese, will be present at
all the services.
The Rev. Prof. Weidner will preach in
the Broadway Presbyterian church at
1915 m and 7;30 p m. Sunday school
at 9:15 an, J. W. Stewart superinten-
dent. Young peoples meeting at p m.
The Rev. T. B. Turnbull, of Aledo, will
preach in the United Presbyterian church
at 10;45 m and 7:30 p m. Communion
after 10:45 sermon. Sunday school at
$50 m, Hugh Warnock, superintendent.
Young peoples meeting at Z pm.
The Rev, c. Loequist, of Moline, will
preach in the Swedish Baptist church at
1870 m and 7:3O p m Bible school at
$50 m. c. o. Jensen, superintendent.
Youdg peoples meeting at $50 p m. Mr..
Locquist will preach across the river at 4
pm.
Christian Service" Q045 a ny and
Sowing and Reaping" (7:S0 p ny will be
preached upon in the First Baptist churcf
By the Rev. I. W. Read, pastor. Baptism
after the 7:30 service. Sunday school a
$50 m, J. W. WEIGH, superintendent.
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church: the Rev c. A Mennicke, pastor
Text at 10 a m job. XIV: 26 and xvi:
Thema: won dem Hasse und den Yer
volgnngen, welche dis wahren, Christel
Won den Kindern diesser Welt erfahrel
mussen." Won der Busse, 7:30 pm.
"The New Birth" Q0:45 m) ant
THE Conversion of the Treasurer of th
Ethiopian (7:30 p ny will be DISCOURSE
upon in the Christian chapel by the Rev
J. II. Wright. pastor. Sunday school a
9:15 a m, F. II. Kaupke, superintendent
Young peoples meeting at 6:15 p m. d
In the First Methodist Episcopa
lchurch, the Rev Frank e. Brush, @
Davenport, Ia, will preach at 10:45 a m
The pastor, the Rev. r. G. Pearoe, wi
preach at 7:30 pm. His subject will
!, ''The General Judgment Sunday schot
at 915 m, E. W. Spencer, superinten
dent. Young peoples meeting at Z p m
At 1915 m in the Central Presbyte
rian church, the Rev. s. S. Cryer, paste
3 will conduct memorial service for Ger
; John Buford Post, G. A. r., and til
Rodman Rifles Mr.. Cryer's practic.
theme at 7:s0 p m will be: "Choice I
Companions. Sunday school at $50
m, J. M. Buford, Superintendent Youn
peoples meeting at $50 pm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Trottar.

Billy Gray has blossomed out with a
trotter. We said all along that Billy
would blossom. if he only got half a
chance. Now he has done it. He has
bought red horse with long pedigree
and a long tail The horse is colt =.
The horse is a mare. The horse is like
wise a trotter. We hope she will trot
inside of a:10 inside of three years and
make Billy rich and famous.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A New Preacher.

The Ninth street NJ. E. church has a
new preacher, Rev. George Ferguson. of
Brimfield, ILL., The reverend gentleman
will preach his first sermon in that church
tomorrow morning and tomorrow night.
We feel like congratulating the people of
that church. We are personally &C
quainted with the Rev. Ferguson, and
know him to be an excellent young man
and an eloquent divine. We have felt
great solicltude on account of that church,
but now we know all is well
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Rasa Rail-.

Our boys did not play in Evansville,
Ind, yesterday, but took a rest. They
wanted to take good rest for the games
they play today and tomorrow. The game
today will be one of the most exciting and
close games they have ever played.
The Hennepins, of Milan, and the Rock
Island High School nine play game of
ball this afternoon at the old Star park.
The fat men and the lean men are play
ing game at the base ball park this
afternoon.
Our boys will return home Tuesday
noon, and play the Cleveland Reserves
the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
HERE AND THERE.

Inc Guy pound Is empty A
Attend church tomorrow.
Republican caucuses tonight. i
Subscribe for the daily ARGUS.
Excursion to Clinton tomorrow. i,
Tomorrow week is Whit Sunday.
The elothing war is getting warmer. -
Will it rain tomorrow? who knows?
No marriage license was issued today.
Five games of base ball in this city next
week. p.
Excursion to Black Hawk tower to-
morrow. d.,
Ladies fine hand sewed shoes, at f.
Turner's. .-
Three loads of hay on Market square
this morning. f.. ra
The grass in the court house yard has
been moved. .... 'S H.
Preaching at the Ninth street NJ. E.
church tomorrow.
The Cold Water Army is in session
at the Baptist church.
Our base ball boys will playa game in
Evansville, today, n.
A nice line of gents fine low shoes just
received at E. Turner's. .rt "a,
Work on the new skating rink Is pro
crossing slowly. t... y.
Mr.. L. S. McCabe arrived home from
Chicago last evening. ssssrs = a5
Miss Carrie Ohlweiler will return home
from Muscatine Monday. '
The toughs still continue to bother, the
people of the lower end. &A FH
Press Greenawalt Of Toulon. will
spend Sunday in the city.
A new sidewalk is being built on the
south side of the sheriff's Office 4-
There will be meeting of the Y.sM. G.
A. tomorrow afternoon at 8 p. m. -,
All the monopoly stores combined can
not max the Golden Eagle sick. -.
The Commercial house folks have put
in cigar stand in the hotel office.
Memorial services at the Central Pres
byterian church tomorrow morning
| For sale or rent: the theatre billiard
parlors and sample rooms. Enquire of
II j. Symes ca
| Mr.. s. P. Ash, the wide awake mer-
chant of Reynolds, had business in the
city this morning
Ladies' slippers from 10 cts. to 70 cts,
at Bankrupt shoe sale, No. 103 West Sec
ond street, Davenport, Iowa. u
The members of the Monmouth com
pany returned home on the Chicago,
Burlington s. Quincy this morning.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan g. McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street, Telephone S. 21-dwtt
| The proud American eagle is not sick
but sound as dollar. lisa "Koon
that is sick instead of that noble bird.
| Take your boys 70 the Golden Eagls
clothing store and buy them new suit Of
clothes. Good goods at lowest prices.
Kfull 81 Pfeh have Just received thei
new stock of shoes in men and womens
wear. Call and examine and get prices
Mr.. w. H. Lundyis again very i'll witt
infiammatory rheumatism His case wal
reported as quite critical this morning
Gents calf .pegged boots. former price
$500, now 81. 90, a. Bankrupt shoe sale
No. '103 West second street sIDayenbort
, Iowa. sGs a. e. ..f
ii The Golden Eagle today sFcerds thu
+ biggest days reeeipts Of the season not
, Withstanding The cry Of SICK bird by thei
!, competitors. e., s' g.....' ea IL 'dl
Superintendent B. T. Cable, of tn,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Sealed Verdict

The jury in the Cramer case was in
structea in regard to their duty by Judge
Smith, this morning. They then retired,
and remained in close communion with
each other until three O'Clock
this afternoon. when they returned
sealed verdict toss the circuit
clerk, who locked it up in his strongest
box, and put the key in his pocket. The
verdict will not be made known until the
reconvening of court on Monday at 2 p.
m. The most anxious man during this
interval of time will probably be Mr..
Cramer, but he will have to
wait like the rest of us, and
see what the twelve good men have de-
cided upon. If the verdict is for acquit-
tai he can afford to wait, and if it is the
other Way he will be in no hurry to hear
lit.
This morning Judge Smith sentenced
Alex Halgren so days in Jail for burglary,
J. Boyd 40 days for larceny, O'Brien 30
days and Annie Mitchell 40 days for lar
ceny, and then adjourned court until 2
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A pravar servica

The ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union will hold a prayer
service at the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association next Tuesday after
noon. They will intercede with the
Almighty to direct the deliberation of the
coming republican national convention.
II there is any set of men who really need
to be prayed for it is this very convention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Wanted at Home.

A man from Canton was footing east
ward on Moline avenue yesterday even>
ing in saerch of couple of damsels,
whose friends desired their return to the
homes they had left. He discreetly dis
claimed relationship to the delinquent
mademoiselles, but his anxious solicitude
on their behalf rather belied the assertion
A man recently from Chicago, was in 8
similar fix in the lower end of the city
yesterday, the sex of the story being diff
ferent, however, and the kinship presuma
bly, closer, as it was his son.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Nice Young Man,

Toulon seems to be favorite point
with the R. l. d p. r. r., at least they
always send us the best station agents. As
much rs our citizens disliked to part with
Frank Rockwell, they all seemed well
pleased when they learned that Presley
Greenawalt was TO be his successor. Mr..
Greenawalt took charge of the office on
Friday last. just how long he will re-
main here is of course an uncertainty, but
Dame Rumor has it that he will shortly
give his hand and heartto one of Toulon's
fairest daughters and make this his per
manent home. We hope the rumor may
prove true, as he is genial, pleasant
gentlemen and one of the best agents in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
This River.

The river is now rising rapidly. They
have had heavy rains up north.
The Abner Gle went south yesterday.
The Sidney went south yesterday.
The Libbie Conger was at this landing
this morning
The Pittsburgh will be up tomorrow
The Fanny Lewis will leave for St
Paul tomorrow
Tue Josephine will make an excursion
trip to Clinton and return tomorrow.
The Mary Morton arrived at St Louis
yesterday afternoon She will be here
next Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
The County Building.
PROBATE.

PROBATE.
22-Estate of s. Fl. Anderson, de-
ceased. Executors report filed and APP
proved.
Guardianship of minor heirs of s. H
Anderson, deceased. Guardians report
filed and approved.
TRANSFERS.
22-Chas. E. Burial to VIM. Don, 20
# lot 6, block 1, Rock Island, $3.50.
Henry Curtis to Chas. NJ. Osborn, lots
II, 80, 81, 90 and "a, Hale's addition to
Rock Island, $4,000.
Hampton Cemetery to Harriet Skies,
lot 10, block SO, Hampton Cemetery,
SO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Rabld Dog.

One of Mr.. Sutton's little boys was
playing with neighbor's dog yesterday.
when for some cause the dog became mad
and bit the little fellow on the arm in a
severe manner. The dog was shot. This
reminds US to say that there are too many
dogs here. Warm weather is approaching
and something should be done 10 clean the
dog tribe out little.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Musical.

The Port Byron silver cornet band
was aboard the Springer yesterday and
were going to St. Louis, but when they
arrived in this city they changed their
minds, aud waited for the St. Paul, on
which they embarked for St. Paul. This
is fine band, and their music can't he
beaten. They go by invitation of the
Saint company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
The Dspot.

Work is rapidly progressing on the
Chicago, Burlington Ct Quincy depot.
The workmen have been working on the
inside of the depot, and Monday morning
they will 90 to work painting the outside
Rock Island parties have secured the job
of painting. When the improvements
are all completed you will hardly recog-
pize the deDot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
AGAIN.

Sam Smith. the old rag man, was out
on the streets again this morning, with
his lop sided, blind and twisted leg horse.
Hehad on load of old iron and rags. Sam
ought to be persuaded to take the horse
out to the bone yard, where it belongs.
It is downright shame and a burning
disgrace to a civilized community to allow
the fellow to drive such an animal through
the streets in the city Let the police
look the matter up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24

the employ of the Rock Island & Peoria
railroad = Toulon Sentinel
This is all very well, but what will the
Rock Island girls say about thisf We
don't know what kind of girls they have
in Toulon, but if they capture Press they
will have to do some good work, as there
is a young lady in this city who says she
is just too cute for anything" The
Toulon girls had better let Press alone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Our Ball Tossers.

We have contended right along that
Rock Island has first class bah club,
one which is above the average. That it
is hard club to beat is demonstrated
from the fact that it has only lost two
games out of nine which it has played
abroad. This is record of which our
people should feel proud, and they un-
doubleday do. They have beaten some of
the best clubs in the country, and their
reputation as ball tossers is becoming
widespread. They have yet to
play with the Evansville club, and
then will return home They will arrive
here Monday evening. and on Tuesday
and Wednesday play the Akron, Ohio
club, on their grounds here. They should
be given rousing reception on their
return from such victorious tour. Let
them be met at the depot by large del
egation and brass band and let them
feel that we appreciate their efforts to
bring Rock Islands fame to the front as a
live and progressive town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Fast Hnrsea

A number of our horsemen were out
at the fair grounds this morning trying
the speed of their horses. There were
some good goers on the track There will
be goodly number of fast horses on the
track tomorrow morning at the fair
grounds, and if you are an admirer of fine
horses you should pay visit to the
grounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: June wheat, 87s; July, 80;
August 80. June corn, sat; July, 565;
August 574. May oats, 81; June 31S;
July, 81s; August 28b. July pork, S18.574;
August $tS.45. July lard, $S173; August
$3.50. July ribs, 1892; August $8.474.
Hogs 5000; light S. 10 to $5 rs; mixed,
$40 to $3.50; heavy, $3.50 to $685..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Nav Sunday Schnnl.

Sinnetyille, which is the eastern sub
urb of Rock Island, has Sunday school
which was organized last Sunday. Ser
vices are held in the new school building,
and the superintendent is Mr.. F. NJ.
Sinnet. Preaching will be had every two
weeks, Rev. /. W. Read officiating.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Cut Her Foot.

An elderly lady named Thompson, living
in the upper end of town, cut her foot
badly yesterday evening. She was split
ting piece of wood with an axe, when
the axe glanced and cut her foot making
a large cash.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Scrap.

Two young men named Pollson and
Garvey had scrap on Third avenue last
evening. Much evil language was shed,
revolver was drawn and some indis>
criminate pounding and tumbling about
done, which is reported to us by lockers
on. Nobody was seriously damaged.
What twas about nobody seems to have
any idea. We would think it attributable
to the new spots on the sun, but that it
occurred after dark.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Torn Down.

The old house which has stood so long
on Sixteenth street, between Fourth and
Fifth avenues, looking sad, desolate and
lonesome, with its battered down door
and broken window lights, has been torn
down. We are Informed that a new
house will be erected where the old one
stood,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24

The workmen who have been engaged
In laying pipe from the main water
main to the street sprinkler's tank on
Sixteenth street, finished the job yester-
day. This will be the means of furnishing
the street sprinkler with all the water
that he needs in his business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Memorial Service.

The memorial sermon, which will be
delivered at the Central Presbyterian
church tomorrow morning by Rev. Cryer,
will be listened to by large number of
our people. The Rodman Rifles and the
Grand Army of the Republic will attend
in body.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Ivy

The Broadway Presbyterian church is
beautiful to behold now. The front of
the church is nearly covered with ivy,
setting the church off to grand advant-
age. 1t is one of the most pleasing sights
to be seen in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A LunatIc.

A J. Green, lunatic who was confined
in the poor house, made his escape from
that place Wednesday; but Steward Rob-
ertson succeeded in capturing him ycster-
day. He won't be allowed quite so much
freedom hereafter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
A Tea Set.

The valuable presents are disappearing
daily at the Golden Eagle clothing store,
but more are being constantly received TO
take their places. Mrs. Witherell, who
lives west of Milan, today drew fine tea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Painting.

There is perfect epidemic of painting
in town this spring. Every few rods on
almost every street you choose to walk on
you will see freshly painted houses 1t is
big thing for the artists in paint and for
the gentle and pensiye druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
The DAILY ARs2tr~.
New Walk.

Workmen are engaged in building a
new sidewalk on Third avenue, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. This
is something that has long been needed
there. @
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24

Tickets to above points on sale
every day until September so, 1884, good
for return passage on or before October
81, 1884. For guide books of the northern
summer resorts, or any desired informa
ton regarding the above, apply to Jno.
F. Cook, ticket agent c., r. I. d P. Ry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-24
Round Trip Tickets

Now ON sale at the G., r, /. 81 P. railway
Moline avenue passenger station, to the
following points:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-16
A Terrible Engine of War.

Further tests made with the Nordenfelt gun
by the British naval authorities exhibit the won
derful capacity of that weapon 1t seems that a
hardened steel bullet of seven and one
fourth ounces weight at range
of 300 yards, penetrated, at an angle of
forty-five o. grees, the side and boiler
of torpedo boat, represented by a one-six-
teenth-inch steel plate eighteen inches in front
of second steel plate one-haf inch thick. On be
ing fired directly end on at torpedo boat, the
bullet penetrated the steel bow plate one six
teenth of an inch thick at an angle of ten de-
grees, and four bulkheads at right angles-and
striking the boiler the bullet then indented the
half-inch steel plate representing it, to a depth
of half an inch; subsequently, under similar con
ditions the plate was perforated altogether. The
accuracy is also remarkable, the mean deviation
at three hundred yards of ten rounds, fired slow
ly, being five and six-tenths inches; and in re
spect to rapidity the tri2ls ashore marked one
hundred and eight shots in the space of thirty
seconds