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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Just Grand -


Yesterday afternoon as the ARGUS man
was taking his usual seventy five mile walk
for exercise, he happenend along Moline
avenue, little crowd was returning from
yesterdays game. In some manner he
became sandwiched in between two pretty
girls in front and couple Of Davenport
ers behind. The conversation between
the ladies was decidedly interesting and
showed their interest IN the manly sport
They praised all the players and the game,
then the grounds, the uniforms, the build
ings, the umpire and everything else they
could think Of until they seemed to run
out of anything to praise. Finally, the
one on the near side said:
Don't you think that one on the sec
ond base is real nice looking? He's SC
well built. Just to see those symmetrical
limbs and the quickness in his movements.
l think he's just elegant"
NO. 2 Il like the left fielder best
He's so big and good natured looking, and
I'm sure he's veritable hero. -
(No. H. And o, that lovely pitcher
l think is just splendiferous
(No. 2) And that fellow on tbirt
base, the one who tore his uniform, o
but he's grand"
The ARGUS man was sure they would
say something about him soon. and being
a modest soul, shrank from the ordeal anC
took down town Cal lust as one of thu
Davenporters said:
Well / should schmile dey vos pooty
day took de hole bakery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Paoria's Quinn.

Down along the banks of the muddy
Illinois, within the corporate confines of
Peoria, exists man known as Quinn,
the patriot. He claimed to be a member
of the democratic party, but he was I'M
successful in securing the nomination for
some petty Office, and he has gone over,
body and breeches, to the republicans.
Since his exodus from the democratic
ranks, Quinn has met with a misfortune,
and is now nursing 8 broken leg. We
are oil sorry for this mishap, but if Quinn
had continued in good company, he might
still be going around with the boys, as of
yore Quinn has not bettered bis posi-
ton by turning republican.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
TIPS.

Fit, Wayne is bracing up. 1ncy beat
Peoria yesterday.
The EDWARDS left for Chicago last
night
Portner has been released from the
Rock Island nine. His shoulder is
sprained in such a manner as to disable
him from throwing ball any great dis
lance.
The Chicago Blues. one of the best
clubs in Chicago, outside of the Leagues,
will cross bats with our nine in this city
tomorrow and Saturday. These games
will be very interesting.
The EDWARDS suits are nobby, and fit
them quick. So say the girls.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Got Struck.

While walking down Twenty third
street late last evening, a gentleman felt
something strike him in the head. Turning
around he saw kid scooung in home
The kid had hit him with "A stone propelled
from sling It's dangerous thing to
be throwing stones around when people
are passing along, and the practice should
be stopped.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today May wheat. S5i June, 674
July, $50 May corn, sos; June, 51s; July
$50. May oats, 324 June 32! July, 32I
May pork, $1,000 June, $16.75; July,
$16.S5. May lard $S.27I; June, IS 81!
July, $S.474. May ribs, $3.50; June
So 27!; July, $3.50. Hogs, 1900; light
s. 90 to $685.; mixed s. 50 to 1886
heavy, $3.50 to 1925.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17

Mr.. W. S. Knowlton, of the Rock
Island delegation, was hOnored with the
assistant secretaryship of the convention.
Although the stalwarts tried to make
it appear that there was no opposition to
Logan, it was apparent to all that the
Blaine men were out in great force. When
a speaker would pronounce the name of
the son from Maine, the cheering would
be loud and prolonged The half breeds
have evidently the best of the presidential
fight, as Logan will hardly get the united
support of his own state,
The "bhoys" from the Eleventh district
held q consultation before the convention
met, and an endeavor was made to heal
up the breCh between the Gest and Marsh
factions. 1t is no use cOncealing the fact
that the Marsh men are very sore, and
feel like laying Gest out, which they will
no doubt do, if some good soul does moi
/ NOlhS lOl W nv WIN q SauLICh VI SiCuSt
and make the friction less noticeable
What the secret consultation amounted tt
is not known, but we doubt if any definite
understanding between the factions wa!
arrived at.
The republican convention was a small
affair, when compared with what il
expected in July, when the democratic
hosts assemble together, Then it will b.
that Peoria's accommodations will b
taxed to their utmost She handled Tues
day and Wednesdays crowds nicely, an,
if the delegates to the next convention
fare as well, we will think that Peoria
truly hospitable city, and is as great a
she claims to be.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
A Balky Animal.

Street car No. came to dead stop OIL
the corner of Twentieth street and Third
avenue about half past six o'clock last
night, just because the four footed beast
which pulled the car refused to bulge an
inch, A number of the passengers got
out of the car, backed it back but the an
imal refused to bulge. Several of the
bystanders suggested the idea that it
would be the proper thing to do to twist
the beasts tail. This was finally done,
and the animal started off on a dead run
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
The Old Mill.

Some time ago We stated in these col
umns that the old Warren mill on Eighth
avenue and Ninteenth street was to be
torn down. The item in substance was
true. 1t has not been decided what will
be done with the old machinery, as yet
There is large quantity of 1t, but it is
very much damaged, so much so, in fact,
as to be useless for anything but old iron.
The brick will be fitted up and sold 10
who ever wishes to purchase.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
The Headlights Flash

The Rock Island & Peoria company is
Dragging over new mail and baggage car
which is run between this city and Peoria.
The one nov in use has just come out of
the shops and looks as fresh as a daisy,
inside and out. While the car is neat it
is also well built, and it is fitted up in the
latest improved style. 1t is is expected
that another one will be ready for use in a
short time,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
The River.

The river is still falling. 1t is yet away
above low water mark, however.
The White Eagle came down from La
Crosse Yesterday This is one OF the
Donaldson's Brothers boats-one of their
best.
The Josephine went up yesterday after
taking on large quantity of freight at
this landing.
The Saltwater, the Clyde and the Bron-
son went up after RATS yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
NOTICE.

JOB PRINTING.-The ARGUS is now paving
special at ention 10 its job department and all
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neaness. Give rs a call.
WANTED Five energetic young ladies' or gen
temen TO travel and solicit orders. Steady en-
ployment. Salary OF commission. Call from to
a. IN. or to 5 p. m. E. D. Coleman, Occidental
hotel, Rock Island Ladies wishing to call will
find Mrs coleman at room No 4. 14lGt
WANTED-Three fr4t-cla-s shoemakers; ap-
ply TO G.. L. WyneS. aprl3i!w
WANTED-A careful driver aud good gardener,
also two experienced farm hands. Corner Fin
avenue and Twenty seventh street 12d6t
TO r sNT-Furnished rooms, with or without
board first door west Of Baptist church, Third
avenue, by Mrs. a. Stockwcll. S-lw
FOX sALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office. cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Kansas Corn.

There is lots of old corn cribbed in this
country yet. There is some Kansas corn,
also There are three cribs of Kansas
corn on Fifth avenue and Seventeenth
street, which is for sale. Whether this
corn grew here or was shipped here, we
are not informed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17

Open Cars were out yesterday on the
Moline street car line. The opening of
the base ball season is supposed to imply
the return of warm weather, although
present experience teaches that this is not
necessarily the case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
Assessors Meeting

Pursuant to request of number of
the assessors of Rock Island county, there
will be meeting of the several assessors
of said county, on Monday, the 2Sth day
of April, A. d., 1884, at 10 o'clock a. m
at the supervisors room in the city of
Rock Island, Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this 18th day
of April, A. D., 1884.
RIA. DONALDSON,
14d6t,w2 County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
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Trees.

Now That spring has set in for dead
earnest, our citizens have begun to fix up
their yards. Workmen were engaged in
chopping some trees down yesterday in
Mr. Blakesly's yard on Fourth avenue and
Twenty third street The trees were
CDttonWoods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17

The following is the programme for the
which meets at the Baptist church in this
city May LIST and I'd. The committee On
arrangements are making every effort to
make this meeting great success. There
will be asplendid choir of singers present,
under the direction of Prof. E. o. Extell,
one of the best gospel singers of the
country:
THURSDAY, MAY 1sT-
7:3O p. m Devotional Exercises 49,.
.....................led by Rev. l. W Reed.
$50 p. m. Address by W. B. Jacobs, Esq,
......-.......-.... -. Statistical secretary.
Appointment Of Committees.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY Cd.
900 a. m, Devotional Exercises .......
................led by Rev j. A. Reynolds
$50 - The Vineyard Call to the
Laborers". ............ Rev. B. F. Talman,
1890 The Vineyard-The Laborers at
work, or Helps Needed, and How to
Use Them, Il It. Lay, Dist Statistical Sec
1850 g County and Township, Work
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W. b. Jacobs Esq
11:3O Reports of Committees.
AFTERNOON.
800 p. M, Devotional Exercises.
ltu ny new IL u. FlefCes
2:2O The Vineyard-"The Fruit"
............... ..-......-. Rev. s. S. Cryer
3;OO The Vineyard Its Culture of
the Fruit Rev. c. l.. Morgan
3.4O Business.
4.0O Question Drawer, Rev. l. W. Reed.
4.30 Childrens' Meeting, .............
Jed by W. B. Jacobs, ESQ.
NIGHT,
r.a0 Devotional Exercises.
Address.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17

Reynolds visiting her sister, Mrs. Clifford
Stanley.
Our farmers are all busy with their
spring work. They look for better
weather now that Easter has passed.
DICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-17
The DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday, April II, 1884.
The County Building.
Summer Cars.

16-Lou DePourer and Miss Leona
Mastar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FATAL COASTING.



A bobslod, IA feet long, was started from the
top of hill in Waynesboro, Pa., loaded with
ID passengers, all young mon. The surface
was smooth and tho sled had not proceeded
more than few hundred yards on its journey
of half n mile, when tho velocity become 40
great that all the pedestrians stopped to watch
It's flight. In a few minutes the rpidity of the
downward Journey convinced everybody that
tho Is foolhardy passengers would not reach
the bottom alive. A cry went up from the
spectators, which was re-echoed in the wake of
the flying sled NIL down the hillside. When
halt the distance had been traversed, every pas.
senger lost his hat, and they were all seen 10
lean their heads forward, unable to draw their
breath. The man steering, Joseph Addlesbur-
ger, evidently lost control Of the sled, us the
velocity was so gre / that he could not see
where he was going, A few hundred yards and
ii darted toward the sidewalk rs Annie Parrau
attempted to cross the street, Addlcsburger
gave the wheel n twit and the sled turned
partly sideways The young woman was struck
with teri fic force and thrown at least 20 feet
through the air. One of her legs was broken.
The sled continued on its mad mce for about
200 yards, when it again veered toward the
sidewalk. A cry went up from the gazing mul.
titude as it dashed into heavy oaken hiIching
post planted near the curbstone. The fore part
of the sled was shattered, all its occupants
| thrown off, and the post cut away like pipe
| stem. The shattered timber flew in every di-
rection and the sled continued several yards,
when it came to stop against the front OF Q
brick house. All the sledders were injured,
several of them fatally.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01

Now, now is the time we want your
subscription. Now is the time it will
do us the most good. Every dollar you
invest in it will be "bread cast upon
the waters" that will return to you a
hundred-fold, in that you assist in
establishing clean, Independent paper
in your midst. Your paper One in
your section, devoted to your interests,
devoted to the interests of your neigh
Dor, devoted to the interests Of your
section, of your county and Of your
state. A paper that, while indepen-
dent, will be in sympathy upon all the
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Speak to your neighbor about it.
Ask him if he does not wish to assist
in establishing such a paper in his
section. Seud us your neighbours sub
scription.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
The Progress OF tho sitter.

1t is known to many Of the friends
and readers of the SITTER, though pos
sibly not to all, that it has been printed
away from home. This was the only
practical way in which it could have
been done until its success was as
sured. 1t will be needless to say that
this has been very annoying to its edi-
tor, that it has been the cause of many
blunders and disappointments, both to
him and his correspondents, who have
so nobly rendered their assistance, and
to whom he now tenders his sincere
thanks.
The success of the SITTER has been
unparalleled, all things considered, and
it now stands upon basis that war
rants its protector in saying that it is
to be one of the permanent institutions
of the upper West River valley; and
with great pleasure he announces that
this week an eight-column cylinder
press has been contracted for, and will
shortly be upon the ground, to be fol.
lowed by new type and material; SO
that in a few weeks the SITTER will be
printed at home, and then will its
news, both local and general, be
brought up to the hour of going tt
press as sharp as by any country papel
in the state.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
MINERS KILLED
by q Colorado Mine Explosion.

A terrible explosion occurred near Crested
Butte, Gunnison county, Col, in the Crested
Butte coal mine, in which nearly sixty miners
were killed. The mine was owned and oper-
ated by the Colorado coal and iron company,
which employs from eighty to ninety miners in
the shaft. Crested Butte, near which the mine
is located, is coal mining town, thirty miles
north of Gunnison City, on the Denver and
Rio Grande railroad, 1t occurred in either
chamber No. or No. 2, just half an hour after
the day force of sixty seven men had gone to
work. Ten men were at work in the chamber
-Four of these escaped unhurt. Fifty-seven
men were at work in chambers l and 2. The
explosion was of such force as to completely
barrcade the main entrance, and the appliances
for supplying air, located near, were badly
wrecked, and the roof of the tramway was
blown off. 1t is said that at the time Of the ex-
plosion there were ten kegs of black powder in
chambers and 2, where the men were work.
ing, and where the explosion is supposed to
have taken place. The mine has long been
considered dangerous by those acquainted with
it. While one of the best producing mines in
the country, its operation has always been
attended with moro or less apprehension and
real danger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01

REPRESENTATIVE Edmund w. M. Mackey,
of South Carolina, died in Washington. He
was born in Charleston, 5. c., March s, 1916.
Both houses If Congress adjourned out OF
respect 10 his memory
TlIE case of Col Emilio Nunez, n tobacco
importer OF Philadelphia, Is being investigated
by the department OF state. 1t is alleged that
MIR. Nunez was forcibly taken from the Ameri-
can schooner John b. Ilamil, Jr., while lying
h the harbor of Saqua Ia Grande, Cuba, by an
armed crew from Spanish man-of-war. 1t is
not claimed that Nunez is n citizen Of tho
United States.
An Indian territory dispatch reports the sui
eide of Big Horse, prominent Cheyenne cmel,
lie had been i'll for some time, and hhaly
seized pistol and shot himself dead.
The Japanese government has issued new
loan of Sis, 500, 900 for railway construction,
which is redeemable in 80 years at annual draw
ings.
The leading sensation in London society II
the prosecution of 50 noblcmen and gentlemen
who are members OF the Park club. 1hey are
charged with gambling in playing baccarat IN
the rooms Of the club.
THE Cubans of Key West, Fla, held mass
meeting, and prepared an address to the Amer
lean people protesting against the arrest OF Car
los Aguero by the United States authorities
AyARIETY actress named Nellie Palmer was
arrested in Nashville, Tenn, recently, and sent
to her home at Detroit, Mich. She proves tc
be nun who had escaped from an Ontario
| convent,
A MEMBER of the House public lands com
mittee said that, while he expected all the bill
torteitng railway land grants to pass tn
House, lie did not believe that any OF then
would pass the Senate.
GEORGE b. N. Tower, formerly of New
York late supervising inspector Of steam YES
sells at New York, has filed charges agairs
Supervising Inspector. General Dumont, AM
has asked his removal. The charges are friv
olous Supervising Inspector General Dumon
viii reply to them, and then the matter vii
drop Dumont will not be removed 1t
stated that Tower and the men who are benin
him will also file charges against Supervisor
Inspector Starbuck of New York, who supei
seeded Tower. These charges will probably b
as frivolous and as futile as those against Ger
Dumont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
Magnetism of O Great City.

Mr.. Richard Jeffries, in his essays on
''Nature near London" remarks upon
the way in which the magnetism of Lon.
don is force in its remotest suburbs,
and the influence of the mighty city Is
felt in its most rural environments. 'Tn
the shadiest lane" he says, sin the still
pine-woods, on the hills of purple heath,
after brief contemplation there arose
restlessness, feeling that it was essen.
tial to be moving. In no grassy mead
was there nook where l could stretch
myself in slumberous ease and watch the
swallows ever wheeling, wheeling in the
ky. The something wanting in the
fields was the absolute quiet, peace and
rest which dwell in the meadows, and
ander the trees, and on the hill-tops in
the country" The inevitable end of
every foot-path round about London lie
London; the proximity of the immense
city induces mental, a nerve restless.
ness, and, as you sit and dream, you can
not dream for long, for something plucks
at the mind with constant reminder s'that
the inland hills, and meads, and valleys,
are like Sinbad's ocean, but that London
is like the magnetic mountain which
Travis all ships to it.n
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
Decrease in Number of the Blind.

The authors of the recent census in
England note the encouraging facts that
the proportion of the blind to the popu-
lation has not only decreased with each
successive enumeration since 1851. in
which year account of them was
taken for the first time; but the de-
crease in the decade ending in 1881 was
much greater than in either of the pre-
ceding decennial intervals. The number
of cases returned on this latter occasion
was %, s32, equal to one blind person in
every 1, 13S. This decrease is considered
to be fairly attributable to the progress
sive improvement in fhe surgical treat
ment of affections of the eyes, and to
the diminished prevalence among chill
dren Of such diseases as smallpox =:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01

That there are only thirteen men in
Londonderry who want to go to Mont
pelier next fall.
That Sitter John was homely enough
for most purposes, but not enough to
take the castor,
That there wasn't any difference in
the Hooker Post fair and the usua-
church fairs.
That the village Of Jamaica is grow
ing beyond all other villages in thi
section,
That the stockholders of the B. &
W. will soon have an opportunity
take free ride to Brattleboro.
That it will be the last one that
they will get this year.
That B. & w. stockholders are small
potatoes, any way-ought to be direc-
tors.
That it is wondered who got that
handsome tidy, presented by Mrs. H..
O. Peabody to Hooker Post fair.
That the SITTER says it was pur-
chased by Miss Flora Wright.
That the name of the Brattleboreans
who want Uncle Luke's place is legion.
That Uncle Luke's brass buttons
look well where they are.
That the coming firemen's ball at
South Londonderry will be the social
event of the season.
That Bondville has the largest grange
in the state.
That its discussions should be re
ported for the SITTER.
That Miss Mary Hannum is thu
sweet singer of Weston.
| That it will soon be so that when vol
call upon a neighbor, you will be ex
pected to carry present.
That if the devil was obliged to taxi
either Bedford of Colorado or Finnert,
of Illinois, the old gentleman woult
go crazy.
That his majesty should not b
tempted in any such way-let hin
have them both.
That he is sure of them any way.
That there is cat in South Derr,
that will beat the Wardsboro cat.
That it ought to be weighed-an'
put in the SITTER.
That the handsomest lady was no
out last Thursday evening.
That if she had been she wouldn'
have got vote.
That some who were voted for wer
anything but handsome.
That this is a vile SANDER.
That Ben Butler doesn't want to b
President.
That duck wouldn't swim if h
had ever so much water.
/ That the comet is miserabl
failure.
That those who advertise in tn
SITTER, are the men who do the bus
ness.