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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
The Supervisors

The board met this morning pursuant
to adjournment, present all members OF
the board. Minutes of yesterdays meet
ing read and accepted. The committee
on public expenditures submitted its re
port and was discharged 1t was moved
that the report be received, filed ana
adopted Then il was moved that the
report be recommitted to the committees
which motion was carried. Then there
followed a discussion in regard to some
bills, after which the committee on bill.
signltied their willingness to make their
report, which was ordered done. The
board is engaged in hearing the bills read
this afternoon, and in passing on them
In all probability the board viii gel
through business today and adjourn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
And Still Thew Go.

This afternoon William E. Cameron re.
ceived the elegant present of a fine tea sci
containing twenty four pieces, at the
Golden Eagle clothing store He was
very much pleased with Insight, and went
ON his way rejoicing. Prizes are being
given away every hour, and the tea set is
only one of dozen valuable presents
Each person that purchases over 81
worth of goods is sure of getting some
present, and the chances are that it will
De big one. Tomorrow will be big
day at the Golden Eagle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
C0rbett.

Mr.. NJ. NJ. Corbett has been solicited by
the politicians of Mercer county to assist
them in making their campaign this
summer and fall, and he has taken the
matter under advisement 1t is to be
hoped that he will kindly consent to favor
the people of Mercer county with some OF
his'speeches. While he may not be &
fiowery orator, as that term goes, yet he
is true democrat of the Jacksonian
stripe, and his logic is irresistible as it is
plain, straightforward and unanswerable
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
The Delegates From the Various Town.
ships in the County Meet
i'm Convention.

The Sunday school workers of the
county have been planning and looking
forward to the time when their county
convention should convene with the
greatest anticipation, The delegates to
| the convention began to arrive early
| yesterday, aud the convention assembled
| together for the first time last night at
| the Baptist church, and set to work in
earnest to carry out the programme which
had been prepared before hand. The at
tendance was not so large as it might
have been, from the fact that the weather
was very inclement, but notwithstanding
this fact the exercises started off amidst
the greatest enthusiasm Every one of
the delegates present seemed to have
come prepared to do his or her part.
The convention was called to order by
the president, Mr.. A. r. Harper. The
president stated the object of the conven.
ton and congratulated the memb ers on
the great good that had been accom-.
plished in the past year, Devotional
exercises, consisting of singing by Prof.
Excel and prayer by Rev L W Reed,
followed. At 8 o'clock, Mr. w. B.
Jacobs, the state statistical secretary de
liVered an address, taking for the basis of
his remarks the following: jonathan
Strengthening David's hand in God.
TIE address was exceedingly we'll deliv
cred and was full of encouragement to the
CHRISTIAN workers He paid particular
attention 10 the Sunday school work,
stating that today the Sunday
schools were Il power in the land,
and were educating the children
in the christian faith an religion. in brief
were making noble men and women out
of the Sunday school children, The al
dress was one of the most eloquent that
We have had the pleasure of listening TO
for number of years, and it pleased
everyone who heard it. Prof Excel
then sang another gospel song. 1t was
rendered in clear voice. and demonstrate
ed the fact that Prof Excel was a good
singer President Harper then appointed
a committee on resolutions, the committee
being composed OF Rev. | w Read, ] .
W. Stewart and Mr. Hemenway A
linance committee composed Of Mr.. f W,
Spencer, Mr.. W F Gilmore and \. d.
Cieaud was thcn appointed This even
ing Prof Excel will bc assisted in the
singing 10y A male chorus composed of
twenty five, besides mixed chorus of
twenty-five voices. The singing will be
Of 81 h!@h order, and it will be pleasing to
hear. All christians shouId attend This
convention
The convention convened again at the
Baptist church this morning, and was
opened by singing and prayer. Then
Rev Talman, Of Moline, made an address
to the conference on The Vineyard. -
The address was well delivered and we'll
received. Ii was discussed by several
members after MI T had taken his seat
Mr. II. T Lay followed this with an ad
dress on Keep United in the Vineyard,
This address was also well delivered.
Then followed some more music, after
which an election Of officers for the en-
suing year followed, which resulted as
follows: President, Z. W. Spencer; sec
rotary, DR.. Stark; statistical secretary,
Is. c PIummer; treasurer, ] W WEIGH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Mayer

james Mayer, the cou ntertetier VIII
was captured at Sears, has been indicted
by the United States district court lie
was Indicted yesterday, Sheriff Reticke'
and Marshall Miller returned from Chica
go this morning where they have been a,
witnesses on this case Maher will be
removed from our county Jail abo2t the
he will be tried
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Decoration Day.

At the next meeting Of the Grand Army
of the Republic some arrangements will
be made for the observance of Decoration
day in this city. 1t has been determined
to observe the day in an appropriate
manner here, but rs yet no programme
has been arranged, yet there is plenty OF
time to do 80 in the future The Grand
Army of the Republic boys never do any
thing on the half shell, and you may he
sure that they will arrange programme
in due time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Market Reuort.

Following were the quotations in Chi.
cago today: June, wheat. 93l; July. "a
May corn, 5S4; June, 54B;, July. 56B
May oats, 31a June, 32s; July, 324. Ma,
pork. SIT 80; June. SIT as; July, ST. So
June lard, $3.50; July, $50; August
$3.50. May ribs, $3.50; June. IS As
July, $S.534 Hogs, 1900; light. $500
to 1915; mixed, $685. to $5.70; heavy
81 95 I'm SR 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Police Court

George Bowers is son of Ham, and his
skin is as black as night. He got full last
night and went to sleep on the streets.
Officer McCabe run him in. He was
before Chopper this morning who fined
him $40 and cost. Having no money he
Will work out his fine on the streets.
Nelson PhilleO was on roaring big
drunk last night He was feeling so good
thai he had to shout. The police heard
his lusty yells. and went to him. result
ing in his taking bed at the armory. He
was brought before Chopper this morning.
who after hearing the evidence, said $5
and cost He will work it out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Andrews

William Andrews, the man who was
shot by his son several weeks ago near
Albany, an account of which was pub
llshed in the ARGUS, is still alive, but
there are no hopes of his recovery. His
degenerate son, who fed, is still at large.
If there ever was more dastardly piece
OF work done it has failed to come to our
ears Every effort should be made by
the authorities to apprehend the miscreant
and bring him to Justice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
The Bridge.

Foot travel over the bridge is not as
large now as it used to be, although the
weather is much more pleasant than it has
been. The reason of this is that the ferry
is running and the fare is very cheap.
On Sundays the travel is heavy. The
people want to get out for promenade
and hence use the bridge instead of the
ferry hnat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
The AllaYs.

Some of the alleys in the city have
been thoroughly cleaned out. This il
just and proper. 1t is just what we have
said ought to be done. There is nothing
that will breed disease pestilence and
death more than lot of old refuse There
are many other alleys in the city that need
TO be cleaned, and We hope to hear that
they have been cleaned ere lOn5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Knights OF pythlas

The Knights Of Pgthias from Daven.
port, Moline and this city, who went to
New Orleans on the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy excursion about two weeks ago,
will return home tomorrow. The boys
have had most enjoyable time, living on
the fat of the land, and enjoying the
rights to be seen in that far off sunny
cline. We expect to hear of wonderful
adventures gone through with when they
return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
The News.

Since the BDon cigar store has gone
ont of the paper business the patrons OF
that popular little resort appear to feel
the loss keenly. Noticing this fact,
Charlie Cohn has decided to continue the
paper business there on his own hook.
Cohn is AT honest and accommodating
young man, and we bespeak for him a
liberal patronage,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
The TAYLOR House

George Goe5tel took possession of the
Taylor house yesterday, and will at once
proceed to clean it thorougout, from cellar
to garrett The painters will not get TO
work OIL the house until next Monday.
but when they commence they will rush
work as fast as they can. The formal
opening of the house will take place on
the Goth OF May
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Song serVica

The choir at the First Methodist Eps
copal church are making arrangements to
give another song service. The song
services in this church heretofore have
been of a high order. and have been well
received by all who have been so fortunate
as to hear them. 1t is intended that the
coming song service shall surpass any of
its predecessors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Grand Cnnnart,

The Great Western orchestra, of Day
export, H. Restorff director, will give a
grand instrumental concert at Turner hall
Rock Island, tomorrow evening, May 3rd.
This band is one of the best musical or
CARNATIONS IN the west, and the concert
will be treat for all music loving people
A dance will be given after the concert,
free of charge. Admission % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
An Eagle.

Some time ago we stated that friend
of Mr. Bruner, the ticket agent OF the
Rock Island Il Peoria railroad, had sent
him an eagle. Mr.. Brnner has had the
eagle manil Mated by a taxidermist and
it now looms up in fine style, making a
handsome ornament.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Chuck Holes

The workmen have got through filling
up the numerous chuck holes on our
roads. These chuck holes were filled with
rock, and made as solid as it WAS posi-
TO make them Oar streets are now in as
good condition as the streets of any city
we know of. II fact We have every reason
to feel proud of their good con
dltion
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
IMPROVEMENT.

The Peoria Daily Freeman now comes
to US reduced in size, but in every otheI
way much improved Messrs. Fuller anC
Randall, who have lately cast their for
times with this paper, are old and exper
fenced journalists, and if hard work vii
make the Freeman power in the land
it will be sure to shine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Carriage Repository

! am not 10 the clothing business, bu
| am in the carriage and buggy business
! will sell better buggy and give suit Of
clothes for seventyfiv dollars than any
clothing house pretends to give away.
have no experience in the clothing bust
ness, but propose to take hand in il
in connection with my buggy business
L. D. DIMICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
A Paraanf

Mr. E. D. Sweeney has presented Res
cue hose company No. 3with a check for
S25 for their valiant service on the day
that MIR. Collins barn was burned The
boys turned their attention to saving his
barn from burning and by their efforts
succeeded in saving it, hence Mr.. Swee-
news gratitude
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
BOyd.

Boyd, the coon who was shot last Sun
day night, will recover He is resting
easy and has quit splitting blood. He is
now able to converse freely without any
great exertion on his part. There has
been no trace found of Reed, and he will
brobably never be captured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
RAmnVal.

In few days Fred Appelquist will
remove his saloon to the building formerly
occupied by VIM. Teller, on the same
street, Seventeenth street. Mr.. Appel
quest intends to fit up this room in a coy
manner and run an orderly saloon at al
times and under all circumstances
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02

Friday, May 2, 1884.
The Library

The painters and the paper hanger:
have been at work in the library rooms
for the past two days Frightening and
frescoing up that popular place of resort
When everything is completed it will be al
attractive place, something, indeed thai
should he.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Notice 10 Water Consumers

The semi annual water renis are due
Nav /, aud must be paid by the 10th day
of MAY at the City Clerks office, or the
water will be shut off without further
notice. ROBERT hoEHLER,
tmy1g Collector,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was a superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotan will guarns
tee it to all, Price 80 cents and 81,
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Nice Ice Cream Parlors,

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegan: ice cream room in the three
cities. 1t is we'll known that Mr.. Birk-
enfald's reputation for making delicious
ice cream is second to none in the west.
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream made from the pure cream go to
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. m2-3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
Cut Rates

Over any railroad at Glockhof's, under
the Harper house, Rock Island, dit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02
NOTICE.

FOR RENT-A first class front room furnished.
Birkeniield, Fourth avenue ml6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-02

--fhere are wild rnmors floating through
the gentle air. that wedding which was
to have taken place as the roses ami buds
were coming 10 view, has been most IN
tremendously broken off. That although
the invitations have beea printed they
will not be used. and that the minister
| has been told his services will not be re
| quired. But the strangest part Of it oil
seems to be that the expectant bride is
bride, although she has been won by Il
man other than her first intended IT is
only another case of woman's ticklene
and frailtY.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-07
Views of the Pope.

From an interview with the Arch
bishop Gibbons: cid it strike you that
the Holy Father YVES perfectly alive to
the wants of American Catholics?"
"Well, perhaps not quite SO es to de-
tails. But since our arrival. as some of
us have had three and even four audi
ences with him, he a hardly have failed
to learn a great deal. The holy father
is a man of rare and high intelligence,
grand and wide-reaching views, and
great literary attainments: He him.
self is the writer of nearly all those adj
mirable encyclicals which have been is
sued of late years. For the rest you may
judge of the character of the holy father
from a remark he once made to me: L
am d%esirous,' SAID he, .'ofappealing in all
things to the good sense and reason of
the public
HE is a hard worker. Too often he
begins to give audiences at 8 O'clock in
the morning, and continues with scarce
ly any intermission for meals till s or 9
in the evening. The holy fathers audi.
ences are never ~Heriunctory. He does
everything thoroughly, and gives Cath
olics and non-Catholics like attention.
Perhaps he is q little more courteous to
Professionals than to Catholics. No;
never had occasion to discuss the Roman
question with him. In our CONVERSE
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-07
Wednesdau, Janmaln e3.

6ENArE.-The bill for the relief Of Fiiz
John Porter was iavoraby reported. Var
ious resolutions of inquiry were adopted,
also one TO investigate the alleged political
intimidation and murder at Danville, Va,
and in Mississippi. A joint resolution
authorizing Arson Reynolds of the United
States navy to accept q decoration fro a the
emperor OF Austria for bravery in savingthe
lives ofthe crew of an Austrian bark, was
adopted after a long discussion.
The Senate conformed the following nom-
inations: Isaac A. Taylor Kansas, agent at
Sac and Fox Indian agency; ValeHtine T..
McGillcuddy, Dakota, agent at Pine Ridge
agency. Augustus 3. Worthington, Unitsd
States district attorney, District of Column
bia; Henry r.. Gibson, pension agent,
hEoxyIie, Team; Horace Austin, register
lknd Office, Fargo, OAK.
PosimzsterS-Michael A. Flanagan,
Fort Benton, Mont; Warham Parks, 0con-
omowoc, Wis.
HousE.-A joint resolution was adopted
thanking the officers and crew Of the rev.
. enue cutter Dexter Tor their brave conduct
in saving people OF the wrecked steamer
City OF Columbus. A joint resolution was
adopted approprigSing $50, 900 for the relief
of destitute IEdians in Montana. The bill
to insure the prompt delivery up to mid
night, in cities having the free delivery sys.
tenn, OF letters bearing 10-cent stamps in ad-
q diiion to tbs regular postage, was discussed
in committee OF the whole.
4 Mr.. Wakefield introduced q Joint reg
oIIis:@a fixing the head OK navigation of the
Minnesota river in the State OF Minnesota.
1t fixes the head of navigation at a point
OK that river where the range line between
ranges 80 and "a vest of the fifth principal
meridian crosses the river, said range hne
being the eastern boundary of Redwood
county.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-07
FORTY EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
Tnesdnn. Jannarn q.

SENATE Bills we're introduced to secure
.muai rights 10 the medical profession in
lho seryios ofthe United States, and to pre-.
rent the circulation through the mails o.
lottery advertisements from foreign coun-
tries.
The American hog had his day in the
senate again this afternoon. The discus
SION arose upon Mr.. Anthony's resolution
10 empower the president to restrict the inn
port Of deleterioas articles from foreign
countries. Senator logan again took the
ground that the time had come for retalia-
sory measures. He thought that four wears
Of diplomacy was enough, ana now, &C b
end Of so much negotiation, the Germans
aud French not only prohibit the importa-
ton Of our hog products which were un-
healthy, bui those which were healthy also.
He was for direct retaliation without more
ado. Senator Miller of New York was
jn favor OF more diplomacy.
Tne resolu ion wRs finally changed so as
10 refer tie whole subject to the committee
on foreign relations, with instructions to re-
port bsck such legislation as the case might
demand. There IS every indication that the
senate intends TO push the matter to an Is
sue.
HoUsE.-An important bill in relation to
patents was reported by the committee on
patents and passed. It provides that no
damages or profits for the use of an article
patented can be obtained when the person
sued Is the mere user for his own benefit,
except Ia cases where he has received no
lice, and than only a reasonable license fee
car be Obtained from him where the goods
are manufactured outside the United States,
or for machinery used for manufacturing
purposes.
The public lands committee took advan-
tage OF the extra privilege given it by re-
porting back the bill declaring the Texas
land grant iodeited, reco amending it pas
cage. The bill went to the house calendar
and is the first In order and will be called
up as sOoa as the report of the committee
IS printed.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-07
THE SONG OF THE CAMP.
BY BAYARD TAYLOR.

BY BAYARD YLoR
"Give Us a songl" the soldiers cried,
The outer trenches guarding,
When the heated guns of the camps allied
Grew weary of bomoarding.
The dark Regain, in silent scott
Lay, grim and threatening under;
And the tawny mound of the Malakof
No longer belched its thunder.
III r. was a pause. The guardsman said
w storm the forts tomorrow;
Sing while we may another day
Will bring enough OF SORROW"
They lay along the battery's side,
Below the smoking cannon;
Brave hearts from Severn and from Clyde,
And from the bankssof Shannon.
They a Oflove and not of fame
Forgot was Britsin's glory;
Each heart recalled a different name,
But all sang "Annie LRwrie."
Voice after voice caught up the strain,
Until its tender passion
Rose like an anthem, rich and strong
Their battle-eYe concession.
Dear girl, her name he dared not speak,
But, as the song grew louder,
Something upon the soldiers cheek
Washed off the stains of powder.
Beyond the darkening ocean burned
The sloody sunsets embers,
While in Orimea valleys learned
How English love remembers.
And once again q fire of hell
Rained in the Russian quarters,
With scream of shot, and burst Of shell,
And believing of the mortars.
And Irish Morals eyes are dim,
For a singer dumb and CORY,
And English Mary mourns for him
Who sang of annie Lawrie."
Sleep, soldjersl still in honored rest
Your truth and vaIor wearing;
The bravest are the tenderest-
The loving are the daring.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-07
Thnrsdnu. Jannarn ef.

SENATE Mr.. Hale reported favorably
the house joint resolution for the Greedy re-
lief expedition. The senate voted down all
attempts to limit the expenses OF the ex-
pedilion after agreeing to an amendment
providing that the men Of the relief party
be volunteers. The Joint resolution was
agreed to.
Thejoint resolution abroga ting the Ha-
waiian treaty was reported adversely. BUS
were introduced for the preservation OF for
ests Of the public domain adjacent to the
sources OF navigable rivers and their at
fuents, and authorizing the return to China
of the unexpended balance of the Chinese
indemnify fund.
The following nominations were sent to
the senate: Peter French, Colorado, collec-
tor of customs.
Postmasters-Henry @. Payne, Milwau
kes; Robert V. Bogart, Beaver Dam, Wis;
Clark II. Coll, Clinton, Iowa; ~; {. Keynes,
Oentervile, Iowa; Barney @. Wilson, Wah-
peton, OAK; Lucius Whitney, Billings,
Mont.
HousE-The bill appropriating So, $50 1000
for rebate on tobacco and $21,965 for the
expenses OF the legislature of New Mexico
passed. A bill was introduced making
fraudulent claimants 70 patents and fraud
ulent vendors Of patented articles guilty OF
misdemeanor.
Mr.. MatsOn made q statement which
amounted to this: THE senat has just
passed q reso lution allowing every senator
not chairman of the standing committee q
clerk ct Sc per day, and this information
having been communicated to the house,
the inquiry was made from several sources
why members should not be allowed simil'
ar privileges. Mr.. Belford Of Colorado goi
in one Of his characteristic speeches or
this subject. He said hC
was swapmed with letter.
petitions and business of ali kinds from hi
constituents and had to work like o cart
horse all day. Besides this Nj. Belford salt
he had to pay IS or SO a day for postage
He wanted to know why n member shoul'
not have the same privilege accorded TO sen
ntoFs. There was q good deal of money i
the treasury and Mr.. Bedford wanted Q
TAP SOME OF II KEGS OF
slowed away in the vaults for the benefit
members of the house. This proposino
created considerable amusement.