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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Their

There was no skating at the rink last
night, but there will be tonight. The
roller skating craze is not dying out in
this city as many suppose 1t is rather
increasing than decreasing. The Collins
Bros. who are now running the rink are
very clever gentlemen, and in consequence
the rink is still enjoying its old time pop
ularity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Assessors Meeting

Pursuant to request of number of
the assessors of Rock Island county. there
will he meeting of the several assessors
of said county, on Monday. the 28th 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.
r A. DONALDSON.
14d6t, w2 County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
14d6t,w2


Pursuant to u request of one third of
the members of the Board of Supervisors
of Rock Island county, Illinois, there will
be special meeting of sal / Board on
Tuesday, the 29th day of April, A D.
1884, at O'Clock p. NJ, at the Supervi-
sors' room, in the city of Rock Island, in
the county and state of aforesaid.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th
day of April, A. D., 1884.
IA d6,w2 r. A. DONALDSON,
County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Gone to RacIne

The boys in the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST Paul depot feel lonesome today. Mr..
Paul Holmes, the gentlemanly and ac-
commodating agent of the Milwaukee line,
went to Racine yesterday on important
railroad business. We hope he will be
successful and soon return to US.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
An 0rafnr

A travelling man with taste for ora
tory. diverted a crowd in the rotunda of a
hotel in this city yesterday afternoon, with
dissertation on protection. He talked
and gesticulated with as much vehemence
as though he were expatiating before a
Jury on a matter of life and death
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
A Saturday Barber.

A party from a rural village some
where adjacent to this county side was in
town yesterday looking for second hand
barber chair. He said he managed a
thoroughbred stallion the rest of the week
and thought he could do good business
as a barber on Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
NOTICE.

JOB PRINTlNG.-The ARGUS is now paving
special at enti0n 10 its job department and all TT
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neatness. Give Us a call.
WANTED Five energetic young ladies' orgen-
tcmen to travel and solicit orders. Steady en-
ployment Salary OF commission. Call from : to
a m. or TO p. m. L. d. Coleman, Occidental
hotel, Rock Island. Ladies wishing to call will
find Mrs. Coleman at room No 4. 14dGt
WANTED-Three frst-class Shoemakcrs; APP
ply To q. l.. Wynes. aprlid1w
WANTED-A careful driver and good gardener,
also two experienced farm hands. Corner Fifth
avenue and twenty seventh street 12d6t
TO Il tNT-Funshed rooms. Wit or without
board: first door west Of Baptist church, Third
avenue. by Mrs. A. Stockwel. s-lw
FOR SALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
al This office. chem.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Cows

Two poor, forlorn looking cows were
run in by the peelers yesterday. They are
now in the pond waiting their owners.
If your COW hasn't shown up, you had
better waltz around to the city marshal's
office and bail her out, or she will be sold
at public auction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
To Peoria.

Judge Adams and family left GA the
Peoria & Rock Island train this morning,
for Peoria, where they will spend day
or two visiting relatives. The Judge will
take in the state convention while be is in
that wicked city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Excursion

One of the Raymond series of excur-
sions bound for the west, passed through
the city at 9:55 p. m. yesterday. 1t was
an elegant outfit. There were two dining
cars and six sleepers in the train, and over
one hundred persons were ON board They
went from here to Kansas City on the c.,
r. l 6 ?.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
A Rattle.

A rattle will take place at Mons Nelson's
next Saturday night. A watch viii be
ratified off, the proceeds to go to Albert
Young, who was injured some time ago
in the legs, We hope the proceeds will
be large, as the object is worthy one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
The Diamond Field

Part of the EDWARDS arrived in the city
last night from Chicago, and the rest Of
the club arrived on this mornings train.
The members of the club are set of fine,
robust looking boys, and look as though
they could play ball little. The game
this afternoon will determine the Tact
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Balance All.

In our hurry yesterday We forgot to
make mention of the sash factory ball,
which took place at Turner hall Saturday
night. The ball was not as well attended
as it should have been,. but ali those
present report having a good time. The
receipts of the evening were about $50,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
4 Camp

The Sons of Veterans had meeting
last Friday night, but at that meeting held
they failed to perfect permanent organi-
zation However, a temporary organiza
ton was perfected, and the charter was
left open until next Friday night. At
that time camp will be established.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
The Headlights Flash

SHOWS NEWS CINDERs ON THE TRACK.
The Rock Island & Peoria road will
give reduced rates to people attending the
republican state convention at Peoria this
week. You can go at one and one-third
fare
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Citizens League.

There will be meeting of the Citizens
League held at the Baptist church tonight
There is a great deal of important bust
ness to be transacted A full attendance
is desired. Permanent officers tor the
wear will be elected at this meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
For Sale

An awning as good as new for sale
cheap w. A. Glockhoff, under Harper
house. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
The DAILY ARGUS.
Tuesday, April Is, 1884.
The County Building

LiChNohD ~ WEI
15-Edgar L. Wells and Miss Hattie
Walker.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
STAR ROUTE FRAUDS.

Second Assistant Postmaster General
Lyman Testiaes That There Was
wholesale stealIng-The saulsbury and
Parker Routes.
Second Assistant Postmaster General II. ID.
Lyman was examined before the Springer
committee yesterday with relation to the
claims against mail contractors for fraudulent
overcharges. Mr.. Lyman said he had been
in the mail service since 1876 first as first
class clerk, then as special agent, and finally
as second assistant postmaster general. He
was, he said, one Of the arbitrators appointed
to adjust tho claims in the Salisbury and
Parker cases. The other arbitrators were r.
G.. Ingersoll and Mr. Elmer, then the second
assistant postmaster general. Witness said
that ho was appointed on the board to repre-
sent Mr. George Bliss. The board, he said,
never held n meeting He read copies OF
letters passing between the government
counsel and the department of justice and
the postmaster general, explaining the pur.
pose of the proposed arbitration. He said
that members Of the board discussed the
matter informally, but never took any action,
as there was doubt as to their authority. The
Saul lsburys we're anxious to procure an arbi-
ira tion, but the government declined to do so
He said that in the forty-three routes whore
expeditions had been made which had been
Investigated there was large amount oil
fraud. As TO the whole ninety-threo routes
which had not been investigated he thought
moro or less fraud would be found, but many
of tho routes were small and the expansion
honest. The whole amount on the forty
three expeditions was $2,172, ,s32.57. In all
these cases, he said, there was fraud. Just to
what extent in each could not be learned, but
the government meant to sue for the whole
amount of the expeditions He said that he
thought no expeditions could be made safely
under the existing law, the law being very
imperfect. This, he thought, should be
amended. The regulation covering this point,
he said, was drawn up during Mr.. Brady 9
administration as second assistant postmaster
general, but all efforts to ascertain who drew
1t failed. 1t was not in conformity with tho
law.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
A childish Old Man.
NeW York Herald.


Mr.. Hendricks, after visiting Mr., Tilden a few
days ago. expressed himself greatly grieved at
finding his venerable associate on the democratic
presidential ticket Of 1876 very weak. The old
gentlemans letter, which was read at the Iroquois
club dinner at Chicago last night, will not remove
this impression. Mr.. Tilden maunders in 1t about
the countrys need Of putting the republican party
out OF power, but is hopelessly incompetent
to show to the democratic party how TO do It..
Like many another man who has nursed a
great grievance. his mind runs morbidly on
his own dlsappointments. and he even work $
himself up TO alleging that the decision of the
electoral commission against his claim and in
favor Of Mr.. HayeBs claim to the presidency was
controlled by display OF military force by Gen.
Grants administration in the neighborhood of the
capital. Mr.. Tilden is such monomaniac about
the events of lS76-'T that he can see only one
phase of a situation which has several phases.
He sees and says that the republican party ought
to be put out and that is absolutely all he says
Sees He Is stone- blind to the need OF the demo-
cratic party to show itself worthy to be put in as
an essential preliminary to o change.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
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National Republican., 1884-04-17
Hendricks interviewed.
Net0 York World


"Mr. Tilden, as far as can see, has not changed
very much, though, of course, he Is not very
strong man. lie looks to me about the same as he
ever did. l do not much care to speak upon such
a subject, as my visit TO Mr.. Tilden lasted only a
few minutes, and was merely for the purpose of
paying my respects"
''was there any conversation about renominat-
ing tho old ticketT'
mot a word"
"Is there any probability of Mr.. Tilden being the
democratic candidate"
~ cannot answer for Mr., Tilden, He did not
speak to me about that subject, and did not ask
him. Last fall, after having seen Mr. Tilden, /
addressed meeting in Council Bluffs. During
the course of the speech said that it was my i'm
preston that Mr. Tilden preferred private station
TO pulic life"
"IfMr. Tilden should decline the nomination
would you be Il candidate for the first place on the
ticket?'
Under no circumstances am candidate and
will not be in any event"
National Republican., 1884-04-17
A Shallow subterfuge.
Boston Traveller


The democrats who have been constantly cry.
Ing out against Secretary Chandler as an excuse
for Withholding naval appropriations are being
forced 10 admit that not only Is there no evidence
whatever of mismanagement In the naval depart-
ment under his administration, but also that he
has thus far proved himself an extremely capable
and efficient head Of the navy department. And
were the contrary Of this true, It is coming TO be
understood that this cry against Secretary Chand-
Ter is the merest subteruge since 1t is not he, but
the naval advisory board, which has the superin-
tendence and control of the work Of construction
OF naval vessels and guns, and which would also
have the virtual charge OF the coast deienses that
may be authorized.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

AN analysis of the vote in the house on the
question of taking up the Morrison tariff bill
shows that the south is again asserting its
power to shape tho legislation of congress.
On the side of the majority 81 votes came
from the old slave states and SO from the free
states; on the side Of the minority 122 votes
came from the free states and only l6 from the
late slave states. The union of the solid south
with small minority in the north is all that
will be necessary to abolish the tariff should
the executive department of the government
pass into the hands of the democratic party.
This is a danger that the people of the north
and west should ever keep in mind.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
THE DANvILLE 1NvEsrIGA ALTON.
MIR. Wise Amends the Record and Col
Sims Makes n Proposition.

MIR. Wise Amends the Record and Col.
Sims Makes n Proposition.
Before the conclusion of the Danville in
vestigaton on Tuesday Hon. j. S. Wise, who
appeared as counsel for Col. Sims, caused the
following statement to be made part of the
record:
Mr.. Sims, he said, handed me his letter
requesting me to lay it before the committee.
I obeyed his request without regard to the
contents of which I had only a general
knowledge that it was demand that If as
sailed he claimed the right to defend him
self. wish to discaim any responsibility
for the illusions therein to Senator Vance,
Mr.. Cabell or Mr. George d. Wise, as / am
utterly ignorant of asg charges which Mr..
Sims may have to make against them or
either of them, or tho character of his testi-
mony il he has any.
Later Col. Sims handed the following let
ter, which will 90 into the record, to Senator
Sherman:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April l5,--HoN. JOHN sHER-
MAN, Chairman, Dear Sir: As the committee has
decided that my character as man Of veraclty Is
the democratic leaders have failed to introduce
any witness on that subject, although they seem
anxious TO break down my character by illegal
means, propose that Mr.. Cabell or Mr.. Vance,
the democratic leaders, select any ten reputable
democrats resident near my home and examine
them. will introduce no witness In reply and
will abide by their decision on that matter.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
Army Orders.

By direction of the secretary of war u board
of officers, to consits of Lieutenant Colonel
John G. Chandler, deputy quartermaster gem
eral Lieutenant Colonel Richard N, Batch
elder deputy quartermaster general Captain
John F. Rodgers, military storekeeper, was
yesterday appointed to meet in Philadelphia,
May H.
By direction of the President Capt. John
w. Pullman, assistant quSrtermaster, has
been relieved from duty at Allegheny col
loge, Meadville, Pa, and will report in per-
son to the commanding general, department
of Missouri, for assignment to duty as post
quartermaster at Fort WinGate, N. NJ.
First Lieut. Alfred N. Fulton, 2d cavalry,
has been detailed as professor of military
science and tactics at Allegheny college.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

THE Pennsylvania republicans settled
their differences before they went into con-
vention, and the proceedings at Harrisburg
yesterday were entirely harmonious. The
contest from the fourth Allegheny district
was decided by the convention in favor of
the Magee delegates although majority of
the committee on credentials reported in
favor of tho Iayne delegates. Mr.
Blaine has a great following in his native
state, and the convention gave him an enthu-
siastic Endorsement, The administration of
President Arthur was warmly commended.
The platform demands tho continuance of
the protective tariff, tho suspension of the
coinage of the standard dollar, the retire.
ment of the trade dollar without increasing
tho volume of the silver coinage, and the
enforcement Of the constitutional amend.
ments under which every legally qualified
voter ia entitled to cast his ballot without
intimidation and to have it honestly counted.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
Patent Decisions.

The supreme court of the District of Co.
lumbia have dismissed tho petition of James
s. Gorton for q writ of mandamus upon the
commissioner of patents.
The facts were that the primary examiner
required division of Gorton's application
and from such examiners decision Gorton
desired to appeal to the examiners in chief,
but this the commissioner refused to permit,
holding that an appeal upon the question OF
division of an applicant could only he taken
to him. The court in dismissing tho petition
for a mandamus said that the action OF the
commissioner in denying tho appeal to the
examiners in chief was purely administrative
and they would not interfere
National Republican., 1884-04-17

A PRIVATE conference of independent"
repu blicans was held in New York on Tues
day for the purpose,of determining whether it
would be expedient to give public notice that
Arthur, Blaine and Logan were alike objec-
tonable to them as presidential candidates.
1t was finally decided not to make any formal
declaration at present and the whole subject
was referred to special committee. Itwould
be interesting to know how many persons
were at this meeting, and how many voters
they represent.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

THE anniversary celebration of tho abol-
ti2n of slavery yesterday was in every re-
sp ct worthy of the colored people Of the dis
trict. They have been so severely criticised
of lato for their crude attempts at giving ex-
preston to their political preferences that 1t
would be manifestly unjust to overlook their
entirely unexceptionable conduct when cele.
brating an event that marks the starting
point in their career as citizens Of free
country.
It would have been impossible to have
managed the imposing parade yesterday
with bcttor judgment than was done by the
colored men in charge. The military display
would have done credit to the best volunteer
companies in the country, and tho admirable
bearing of the uniformed civic societies was
universally commended. The colored people
bayo an eye for the brilliant and the strik.
ing, and for a street parade the highly orna-
mental Iogalia worn by their beneficiary
organizations is appropriate and effective,
Almost the whole colored population turned
out to witness the procession, and great
crowds assembled at the best points OF
observation, but there was no disorder OF
National Republican., 1884-04-17

any kind among the fifty thousand people
who were taking holiday. No one could
witness the parade of yesterday with
out being impressed with the prosperity
of the colored people of the district.
Many of them have become property owners,
and not few are quite we'll of. On emanci.
patton day a great crowd of orderly, we'll.
dressed people, in carriages and on foot, attest
the general thrift and industry of this portion
of the ponnlation.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

SENATOR BUTLER, who has boon sharply
criticised by the South Carolina newspapers
for his opposition to the Blair educational
BILL has written letter to Mr.. p. A. Connor,
of Cokesbury, explaining his vote. He says
he would have voted against the bill evon
If he had been fully satisfied of its constitu
tionality for the following reasons:
If South Carolina should receive 81 900 900 OF
this money and expend 1t for the schools with the
most perfect and scrupulous inpartiality between
the two races nothing would be easier than for
the republican managers TO send emlssares among
the negroes and flood congress with statements
from them that we had ignored them practically
and given the whites the full benefit OF the money.
Investigation by congress would follow. The
negroes would prove their statements by evidence
made to order aud ultimately federal school in
spectors would be appointed, aud finally entire
control Of the schools would pass into federal
hands
All of which is utterly absurd. Congress
has no jurisdiction whatever over the school
systems of the several states, end federal
school inspector" is an officer utterly un-
known to the law. If the federal govern
ment should ever undertake to establish free
schools in South Carolina, the nero fact that
the state had refused to accept aid under
the provisions of the Blair bill would not
save her from the inflction of federal
inspectors" We have no national system of
education, and probably will never have one;
but If in the course of events it should ever
become necessary for tho general government
to maintain free schools in South Carolina or
elsewhere, the dogma of state sovereignty,
as understood by Senator Butler, will not be
| allowed to stand in the way. A greater
statesman than Senator Butler at one time
thought that United Statos collectors and in
spectors of customs had no rights in South
Carolina which the state authorities were
bound to respect, but Gen. Jackson taught
him a different. Interpretation of the consti
tuition.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
An Astonishing shrlnkagc.

Prior to 1871 tho affairs Of the county Of
Washington, embracing that portion of the
District Of Columbia outside of the corporate
limits of Washington city and Georgetown,
were under the management of tho levy
court. and its valuation as basis of taxation
was fixed at 50, 1865, ,1O1. Extensive and costly
improvements were mado during the next
eight years, both of public and private
character, and We find ss o natural result
that in 1873 the valuation had increased to
$S,4S0.3 1865,
National Republican., 1884-04-17
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The editorial rage is vigorously and uncompromis-
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