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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
STABBING A BRIDEGROOM.
How a Wedding Journey was Interrupted By
the Brides Rs iativcs.

How a Wedding Journey was Interrupted s7
the Brides 'sReIadvcs.
4 Montgomery (Ala.) special saws On
Sunday morning the Rev. Robert Hardin
was assaulted in public road while riding
in his buggy at Hooper's Mills by Dock -
Wallace, George ArSroye. and Jacob Full
ltr, and severely cut with 4 large knife.
Hardin had been at Squire AndersOn's TO
get married. and was going 20 his appoint
ment at Union Hill with his vile. There
seems to have been strong hatred OF him
by the brides :elatiyes-Argroye, her
brother, and her step-iather. ThOmss WAL
lace, and his sen by former marriage.
"DOck" Wallace, and hslson-in-law, Full
Ter. They had been making threats for three
or four days, and had warned Hardin 10
leave the country or they would kill him.
On Sunday morning, when they found
that the couple had run OF and got mar
ried, they set out TO find them. The meet.
ing took place on the public road. ArgroVe
seized llardin's horse by the bride aud
peremptorily ordered him to then aud
there turn about and leave the country.
Hardin attempted TO demonstrate with The
men, but :" Dock" Wallace ran up to him
and struck him three times with his knife,
inficting three severe wounds on his right
arm ana shoulder. One cash wss nearly
eleven inches long, nearly seycring the
arm at the shoulder. The second cut was
on the wrist. and the third at the elbow.
Wallace was striking At Hardin's throat
and breast, but Hardin kept bis body
turned so that his arme received the
blows.
The bride, seeing that her relatives were
trying to murder her husband. jumped
out Of the buggy and ran. Wallace ran
after her and threw stick At her. lie
then caught her and dealt her two blows
with bis Est on the back Of her head and
neck. Thomas Bentley aud Samuel Shu'
mate came into the road, and, hearing cries
OF distress. ran up, when the men desisted
and turned away. Bentley and shumate
took Hardin 10 Abe Hooper's and sent
Hooper for DR.. Camp, Of Edwardsyil!e,
who came about O'Clock aud sewed up
and dressed the cuts. lie took eleven
stitches in it. II is doubtful If Hardin can
recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE,
BLACkSBUEG, VA.

The thirteenth annual scssiOn viii bcgfn sep
TFMBER 3, 1884.
Tuition, Toom-rent, use OF Library, Laboratory,
&C.. free of charge.
Two hundred State appointments given.
MORE StUDfNTS THE PAST SESSION
THAN ANY OTHER COLLEGE IN THE
STATE.
Necessary expenses for the year. $3.50. Conrse
Of study a. high a. any college In the South.
For further particulars send for catalOgpe AMI
address THOMAS x. CONRAD.
an 3-Su& Th2wtw2f President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

In tie absence Of suitable materials or the Tim q
10 prepare Il. people often 20 without DIRE 'aing
FOR salads. Buy DURKEE's DRESSING. and yoa
VIII never trouble yourself 20 make anrther.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
meet here to-day 10 take measures looking
10 an effective organization Of the party
throughout the State.


Tonight the Theatre viii be crowded to
see the Barlow & Wilson's Ministries. They
will give an entire new programme, aud
The performance will be rich 10 origin ,llty.
The minstrel budget this time Is said TO be
rich
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

AUaIMON SALES This DAY.

W. II. LYME 4 CO.. trustees sale % two lots on
the southeast corner OF Twenty-eightb and y
streets, at 6P. NJ.
r. II. COOK, household and kitchen furniture, At
"a north NiDth street, at 10 A. n.
SUTTON 4 CO., small frame dwelling. with
large lot. No. COS Pickett street. near Snort
street. az 9 L. M.
W. II. LYME 4 CO.. ten lots on the east siGe Of
Twenty-eighth street between y and streets,
at 6P. NJ.
JAS. MACDOUGALL, l0k A. NJ, household fur
niture, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
BIDS for Erecting the New City Hall
Asked For.

At meeting OF the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings held last evening
It was decided TO advertise at once for pro-
posals for erecting the new City Hall. bids
10 be In by the lst OF October. This looks
like the work will be commenced event.
ually
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

At meeting Of the Police Board yester-
dsy afternoon Thonas l.. Skinner, mem-
ber OF the force. was dismissed for neglect
Of duty. John I. Enright was appointed
TO Oil the vacancy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY
~ OF MUSIC.-Nusic: Vocal and Instrumental
and Tuning. Art: Drawing, Painting. Modelling,
and PoItrature. OistOry: Literature and Ian
guGges. Home: Elegant accommodations for 500
lzdy students. Fall term begins SEPTEMBER
1liH. Beautifuy-illusrated calendar free.
Address 4. TOURJEE, Director. Franklin
Square. EoStOn. Mass. iv 2I-ThSSul2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
L o U n Dl
Fer LADIES ONLY.
endorsed by The best phys.elans and

AEEMEDY endorsed by the best physicians aud
eruggisls at It's home.
ARtNkDf that Mr.. c. ". oNcili, Goodwatcr
Ala, says raised his wife from an lnvaldS bed,
and he believes saved her hfs.
ARIMkni of which = prominent Atlanta tncr-
chant said; :" would hSye given $500 as soon
as l would nickle for what two bottles Of your
medicine did for my daughter"
ktNEpl IN regSrd TO which 5. y. Cssseil NJ.
D.. druggist. Tbomasyiile. Ca. says; N
recall inStances which it afforded relief alter
az ihc usual rotih dies had failed." .
Urangc, ga. writes; y have used for the las;
twenty years The medicine You are pattieg up.
aud consider IL the best combination ever go.-
ten tcgeiheI fof the disease for which u is re-
A kfMhDf about which Dr. Joel br ,nham, At.
lama. ssid:"l aEyo examined Tie r,cipe, ana
have ne hesitation IN advising u use, aud con-
feortly recommend H."
REMEDY which The Key. III. v. johnson, near
Marietta, Ga. says DC has used Ia hts family
with the utmost sststactipn," aud recon-
m, ndod Il u three families, " who found it 90
ht iast what u T. recommended"
A REMEDY Of which rembcrton. ivcrson Den
nisoE say We bsyc ,c,n selling II Tor many
article Is a stsp'e with "a, and ole OF absolute
merit
ARFsTDY Of which Lamar Rankin & LANAI
saV; I'VE sold efty gross IN four months. aud
never sold - m any place but what 1t was
ARfMkDl by which Dr. Baagil. OF I.aGraugo,
Ga, saws: " | cured one of the most CbstinaH
cases OF NicAHloUS MLNsTRUATtON that ever
came within nay knowledge with lew bot
ARR MEDY OF which Dr. }. G. Huss, Noiasaiga.
Ala, says: am fully convinced that II ls I'M
rivslleo for that class of diseases which II
Clsims 10 cure "
RIM DY about which Major John c. Mhitner,
OF Atlanta, wen aud favorabiy known ali over
The United States Gs general insurance agent
says: :. used this remedy before the war on 4
large plantation on great number OF eas's-
always With absolute success
AREMEnY abbOut which Mr.. j. ". Strange, OF
Csr;ersviilc, Ga, ccriihes that one bottle cured
tSo IN, mbers Of ms IN niy OF menstrual IT.
rguarity Of many years s1nuln8'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
CwARTnMORE COLLEGE.

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. PETERS
u Bt'RG. A.-The twentieth annua! se-sicn
begins the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER.
Thorough preparstiOa for University OF Virg MA
and United Sta,es Military and Naval Academies
Highly recommended by Faculty Of the University
Of Virginia Full staff ofinstructors. Pupils uni
fOrmly successful. Situation hea,thfni. Early
application advised, number .f boarteys is
strictly limited. For catalogue address
W.GORDON McCABF,
~ 15.2m Head Maeter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

ERED. &. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN
Il PIANO-FORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING,
HARMONY, AND COMPOSITION. BEiIN-
MING OCTOBER ISL Besides the usual letsorN
a WEEKLY PIANO GLASS will be given, free
TO s pupils In which they are required 10 perform
before the others. Cla's in Harmony, Composition.
study Of Musical Form, &C.. once or twice week,
Bt moderate charges. Lessons on the Piano also
gwen TO from two Ia four pupils at the same iiIc.
for those dcdTing instruction at reduced rutcs
All pupils have free adfniss u Mr.. HAiIR'S
PlANO-FORTE RECITALS. For terms aud par
ticulars, address Mr.. HAIR al New River White
sulphur Springs, Giles county. Va.
an lO-Su. Tu& ThtOc2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
DICHMOND SEMINARY.
IL No. 5 EAST GRACE STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.

JOHN VI. POWELL. Principal
Mrs 4. G.. PFYTOS and Mrs j. II. GhnHETr,
Associate Principals.
Tho next session Of this BOARDING. and DAY
SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES and LiITL3
GIRLS will begin SEPTEMBER az. 1884.
The young ladies' apartments and the school,
rooms thorotEhi reftted.
Apply for catalogue at The bookstores 10 either
fV IS-fOcl6 PRINCIPAL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

Democrats Committee.
The State Democratic Committee win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
TLANTIC CITY.
EOBB'S ISLAND. VA.
1HE ONLY SEASIDE RESORT IN VIRGINIA.

The frosi and safest surf-h thing. ocean,, chaO-
upi-, ard slaIk.h hing and snipe-shcoung.
Terms: e. per day, sl2 per week, $40 PER
month.
bouic. from Old Point and Norfolk by steamer
Eorhamrfol 20 Chnuyslone every MONDAY.
and Washington stfaiLCrs make close connection
With Ihc NORTHAMPTON. lIotd physician, L. A.
EtzhuFh. Address
f. i-nA fQ 4. T. SlpADV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
EDUCATIONAL.

Board and literary tuition, si60 per SCHOLASTIC
wear.
Tie sixteenth annual session opens sEpTFM-
BtR &, 1854. and closes june 10, 1885.
suffolk is one Of the healthiest and most accessl-
bic towns IN Virginia.
The CORPS of teachers Is eficient and cypori-
cnced; ihe home q aiming moral and attractive.
Flnc advantages IN Nusic, Art. and Languages at
moderate rates. For catalogue apply to
MISSES FINNFY,
iV 3I-lm cuNnlk. Na
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
FORMALTTIEs.

The rules of the last session were
adopted. and the usua, messages having
been exchanged with he House, comuii-
tee, consisting OF Mcssrs. Thurman and
Gaines. were appointed to meet a similar
committee on tie part OF the House To wait
rpon the Governor and iGi0rm him that the
two houses were organized and reldy to
proceed to business.
Tic committee soon discharged their
duty. aud reported to the Senate that ,he
Governor presented BIS compliments, and
would communicate with the General
Assembly ~ writing IN the course of an
hour. 7 he chair was then vacated for an
hour. and at thci expiration oi that tinc.
t'c senate having been called 10 order by
Mr.. Hurt. President pro tcm., the follow
ing message was handed in by Mr.. Brow
nell, acting clerk to the Governor:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
sUNuEE RESORTS.

Fast cNprcss-'f9ips. with paTlOr-cars attached,
are run during the season n convenient hours and
paS-lucCrs win find on their arrival al the new
hfuad-sirstt siafios. lhiladcinnia, tDiOn Trans
ftr coaclC- aEd horsecsrs ready to transfer direct
90 tiy station Of the west Jersey railroad. AZ the
fQnf OF Market street.
For thrcUgh-ichets. bsggaec-checks. and fun
Information, apply a. follows: Northeast corner
Thirteenth shetland P-nusy,Vani9 avcnpe, station
Rai:imoic and Potomac 'ai,read, Was ing'On, ID.
&. =. Il. WOOD, General Passenger Agent.
CHkEIls l.. PUGH. General Manager.
e. Tr-fAuf5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
THE EXTRA SESSION BEGUN.
Il Dell OF BUSINESS PROPOSED.

Eieetors-Per Di'm-Judce fushes.s D.ci-
'ior- Normal school Death or senator
crumpier-Abscntees-Democsa attic Caueus.
&C., kc.
The Senate met at IL O'Clock VI. yesier-
day and was called to order by Lieutcnant-
Governor Lewis, who directed the Clerk.
DR.. j. ID. Pendleton, TO read the proclama-
tion OF the Governor convening the two
houses Of the Genera. Assembly In exlr7i
session, which having been done, the roll
was called, and the following members an
sN'red 10 their names: Messrs. Atkinson,
BaIham, Ferry, Brown, Callahan, Col
irane, Diggs. Edmunds. Flansry. Fletcher,
Gaines, Glasgow, Grm. Heaton, Hurt.
keozcll. koirer, Lovenstein, Mccormick,
McDonald. Meredith, Ncwbefry. Norton,
PeitTi, Rogers, Thurm m. 1ownes, Trout,
Turner Warwick, and Wickham. Mr..
Lybrook and Mr.. Bliss came In after roll
call
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

Mr.. Gaines (RepublIcan), OF Nottoway'
offered the following:
Whereas this General Assembly hAs
been convened by call OF two thirds oi
its members. an incident heretofore un-
known In the history OF this Common
wealth; and whereas this Commonwealth
nor her tax.paying citizens, have any IN
terest in the measures OF legislation pro,
posed to be enacted by this body IN eAlra
session assembled, the same having eeen
called to perfect political enac,ments, WINCH
Object will not justify an expenditure on
the part Of this State OF the sum OF thirty,n's,
OF forty thousand dollars for payment o'
sa.iIlcs Of members, officers, and empIoye,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
EOR SAlE.

I'OR SALE. 4 FINE ENGLISH "a
Il GOLD WATCH. minnie rcpcats' made q "a
y Dent. London. VIII be- s0ld cheap for -1<k3
cab. ATp'y 10 GODDARD 4 MOSES.
an i.sSd' W eco Man street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14

nor SALE, \ FINE YOUNG Lay
Il COW giving three gallons of milk s-0-
day, Can bc s.en IT ny staOlcs. corner Sinth aud
tay streets.
. l4-2t \. ". CARRIER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-14
ron RENT.
dwellings FOR RENT.

EOR RENT, THAT LARGE BRICK ~
Il DWELLING No. 1l2 west Grace ,'rset. IA
The house contains eight hrYe r)ons besides
closets. &C.; dstached Kitchen with foar MONS;
SUTTON a CO..
AN 18TH The saSt Hos Msin sirsef.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Personal Points.

Mr. Chas. Fisher, of Ottawa, is in the
city on visit. @
Chas G. Taylor returned from his bus
mess trip to Chicago this morning.
Rev. A. B. Allen. of Delphi, Ohio, is in
the city paying visit to relatives and old
time friends.
Mr.. G. ". Coeb and lady. of Clinton,
Wisconsin, are in the city visiting rela-
tives.
Chas FiebIg, the lock expert, has been
summoned to Albert Lea, where his ser
vices are required. --s.z
Mrs. E N. Davis, of Cherry Grove,
Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillips, at Milan.
Miss Claude Hakes, of Racine, is the
guest of Col D. W. Flagler and family on
the island.
Justice Choppers brother, W. M. E..
from Chicago, arrived in the city this
morning, on short visit.
Meigs Wait, of Reynolds, returned this
morning from Chicago, where he went
with seven Car loads of live stock.
Miss May Dalton, a handsome and &C.
complished young lady of Chicago. is
paying visit to her frien, Miss Ella Fol
som, on Fourth avenue and Seventh street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
The @. a. &. Rooms.

The Gen. John Buford Post of the
Grand Army of the Republic, now have
their hall over Levy's dry goods store
nicely furnished with appropriate carpet
and furniture. The walls are decorated
with small flags, in the center of which
are the badges worn by the different corps
of infantry, artillery and cavalry during
the war of the rebellion, and other appro-
pirate emblems of war. Great credit is
due to Major Covell for his untiring efforts
in establishing this post which is now
one of the most fourishing of the many
of which he has been instrumental in or.
ganizing in this state. They will hold their
regular meeting tonight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
The Hackman.

The life of the average hackman is not
a bed of roses as many suppose. Like
everyone else hackman has his ups and
downs. Generally its more downs than
ups. He is, most times, creature of
emotions than man of leisure. He tolls
in his way--both day and night His
pay is small. He has to be out in all kinds
of weather and at all times of nights. Its
a wonder that he don't die, being exposed
SO much. This last is not a pun. Our
hackmen, or the most of them, are work
ing by the month. They either work by
the month or go into business on their
"own hook" That is to say they pay so
much day for the use of carriage or
sleigh and team of horses. All that they
make above the hire of the team is their
profit on the business. There are about
dozen hackmen who ply their avocation
between here and Davenport, and they
generally take in eight or ten dollars per
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

The people of Rock Island take great
interest in the railroad fight between the
two magnates Vanderbilt and Gable. 1t
is natural that they should, for Mr.. Cable
is virtually a resident of this city. They
are glad to know that he is not afraid of
the bloated millionaire, and discharges his
duty as president of the Rock Island road
in clear and conscientious manner, with
out any regard to Vanderbilts rawlings. If
Mr.. Cable would toady to the wishes of
Vanderbilt, the latter would say he was q
great railroad man, and should beretained
in his position, and because he does not
do this, Vanderbilt looks upon him as his
enemy. Vanderbilts enormous wealth
has clothed him with an overbearing ma
ture, and he wants TO control all the rail-
roads in the country. The ARGUS con-
graduates President Cable on the position
he has taken. and hopes that he will teach
the money king and monopolist lesson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: April, wheat, 98i; May, ss3.
March corn, $50. May oats, 3s3. May
pork, SIS. May lard; $500. May ribs,
ss.42t. Hogs, 1900; light, $6.4o to
$3.50; mixed $3.50 to Sc 90; heavy,
800 to 81 SO.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: March, wheat, 94a; April,
935; May, 9S5. February corn, So, March,
53t; May, So. March oats, 3s3; May 36f.
March pork, $i7s5; May, S17.57a. March
lard, s9.55; May, S9.zz3. March ribs,
$9.05; May, 1920 Hogs, $1,000; light,
$40 to $780, mixed, S. 80 to $685.;
heavy, $500 to $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
THE CANAL.
The Committee on Railways and Canals
Show the Importance Of the
Project.

Hon. ]. Il. Murphy has sent the ARGUS
the official report of the committee on
railways and canals, which was presented
to the House on the 18th inst. Below We
publish the document in full:
Your committee, without entering into
any lengthy argument in favor Of the
passage of said bill, believe that the great
question of the present day, which deeply
interests the people of every section of
the country, and especially such parts of
it as are remote from the seaboard, is the
question of transport, and that every I'M
provement which gives the people cheaper
transport and increased facilities to enable
them to reach the markets of our own
country, and the markets of the world, is
demanded by the highest wisdom and the
ablest craftsmanship.
One of the first objects of good gov
eminent is to promote the public welfare,
and there is no higher duty which our
government owes to the people than to
provide for them the cheapest and hes,
facilities possible for reaching the markets
with then surplus products.
For this purpose the government has
annually expended millions of dollars il
improving rivers and harborS, and has
granted millions of acres of the public
domain, and guaranteed large sums Of
money in aid Of railroads, and may. in the
opinion of your committee, with fa
greater propriety construct tunnel unit
| ing two great natural navigable channels
when such canal will promote the public
welfare and benefit the commerce of thu
country to an extent much more thai
sufficient to justify the expenditure.
This bill provides for the construction
of canal seventy five miles in length, b.
the general government, from the Illinoi:
river at or near Hennepin, to the Missis
sippi river at Rock Island, in the state O
Illinois, with feeded or branch cana
thlrty-seven miles in length, from Dixon
on Rock river, to the summit level of salt
canal, and your committee, after mos
careful consideration of the subject, ar
of the opinion that such canal should b,
constructed; for the construction of thi
contemplated canal from the Mississippi
river to the great lakes would give FIRE
water way from St. Paul to the Atlanti
seaboard at New York city, and woulI
lessen transportation charges much NOR
than sufficient to justify the expenditure
thereby involved.
: First, The construction OF this cana
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21

Mr.. j. p. Looney, the train dispatcher
on the r. I. g. P. road, is very sick. We
are sorry to learn Of his illness and hope
he will soon be able to resume duty, as
he is one of the best railroad men on this
round globe
The Odd Fellows at Freeport are
already preparing for the anniversary, on
April Goth Freeport is the home of many
prominent members of the Odd Fellow
fraternity. and they lead in all celebra-
lions of that order.
Don't forget that you can have the
ARGUS delivered to any part of the city
for 123 cents per week, or two weeks for
quarter. 1t is good local paper, live.
spicy and ncwsy; gives all the city news
each day right up to date.
o Sau Kee Tribe, No. Is, Improved
Order of Red Men, have their dance at
Armory hall tomorrow night. These
dances are always pleasant offairs, and the
one tomorrow night will be no exception
to the rule. All who desire good time
should be present.
A poet writes, Let me die when all is
cold and drear" 1t isn't every one who
can have his desire granted, but this poet
will find no one depraved enough to inter
fere to prevent his death. The commu-
nifty will be happier if he dies before it
comes time for him to write poem on
spring.
Sheriff Reticker has returned home from
his man hunt. All the detectives and
police ia Chicago and Peoria and other
places are on the lookout for the robbers.
1t Is reported that man resembling one
of the gang was selling jewelry in Boards
town yesterday, and that some stranger
was in Albany disposing of gold watches.
It is hoped that thieves will yet be caught,
Although the chances now look favorable
for their escape.
The Springfield Register says the gov
ernor has granted pardon to Henry K.
Smith, of Madison county, who was sent
to the penitentiary in 1868 for year and
three fourths He escaped from the off
GERS before he was incarcerated, and went
to Nebraska, and only lately was his
whereabouts known The governor, upon
petition of many leading citizens OF
Madison county. including editors of news
papers and merchants, grants the pardon,
having Investigated the record of Smith
in the Nebraska community in which he
lived and found it good,
Have yon seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan & McCandless make. They
are much hsndsomer than the rubber and
costno more. Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-21
A Good Prospect.

An ARGUS reporter had long talk with
an old river man this morning. The river
man was in good spirits, Notwithstanding
the severe cold weather. He seems to
think that it will be all right in the spring.
1t is his opinion that the ice in the river
will break by the middle of next month at
the farthest He says that the prospect
for good summers work for the river
men was never better than at the present
time. A cold winter always increases the
amount of business on the river in the
Summer. To prove this, he cited the
summer of 80 All the, boats on the river
did big business that summer There
was not enough boats to transport the
merchandise. The passenger travel on
the boats was larger that year than was
ever known before. 1t will be the same
this year he says. There will also be a
number of new boats, now being furnished
up, on the river this year. The Diamond
10 line will have extra boats, and so viii
the other lines in order to transport the
vast amount of freight. Things are
going to boom, ARGUS" said the river
man, "and you can just tell your people
to be on the lookout for the BOOM"