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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Obituary.

Hale Tenny died at his home in Carbon
Cliff last night. He used 20 be a well
known tailor in this city. For several
years he has devoted his time to garden
ing in Carbon Cliff. MIR. Tcnny was a
fine old gentleman, full of enterprise and
push. He was the stepfathcr of Mrs.
Phil Miller, of this city, and Mrs Andrew
Harnah, of Moline He was IS years old
at the time of his death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
A Compile of Rousers.

There was a couple of rousing demo-
cratic meetings on Monday afternoon and
evening The first was held in the lively
little town of Reynolds, and the other in
the town hall in Rural. Hon. W. H.
Neece, our congressman, and E. W.
Hurst, candidate for states attorney,
addressed both meetings. There is not a
more plain or practical speaker in this
campaign than is Honest Bill Neece
as his friends call him and know him to
be. He made splendid speeches at both
meetings, and made hundreds of friends
who will help to swell his majority on
election day. Mr.. Hurst, the eloquent
young attorney whom everybody likes,
also made fine addresses at the meetings
above named He will make one of the
very best states attorneys Rock Island
ever had Messrs. Niece and Hurst speak
this evening in Rapids City, and an en-
thusiastic meeting is already assured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
What is a bullP

What is a bullP
A bull is n person who talks much OF
the prosperity of the country, the vast
earning capacities of the railroads, the
big crops out West; and then eats ten
cent sandwich for dinner.
What is bear?
A bear is a person who talks much of
the depressed condition of the iron
trade, overproduction, too many rail
roads, and that everything must 90 to
smash. In the evening he occupies i
front seat in the crack theatcr of the
town
What is Il broker?
A broker is one who, in consideration
of certain commission properly sees
to it that You go broke.
What is a putt
4 put is an instrument in writing
which secures to You the right of put
ting your money where You will never
see it again.
What is call?
\ call is an instrument of torture be
nevolcntly issued by capitalist. The
profits Won thought you would max,
generally begin after il has expired
| Brokers sometimes accept them as 2
margin
What is 4 margin2
A margin is a sum of money put uI
on your deal. 1t has a patent right fol
always growing smaller, and is related
by marriage to a stop-ordcr.
What is a StOp-ordrr.
A stop-ordef is an electric machine
used in firing You out of the market.
| Val street Noes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

jim Lane is a politician when he is
walked up. Last night coming home from
Moline he gave the boys a speech of no
mean pretentions either to language or
length of delivery. He told them some
things they never heard before. Neither
had anyone who is now living. Jim IS a
great character in his way and when he is
around people know it. He has voice
like cy clone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
THOUSANDS saw g0

Mr.. 7. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes
Il never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle BY Hartz &
Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
The River.

The White Eagle passed south today
The War Eagle left St. Louis today and
will be here on Thursday.
The Libbie Conger passed down today
on one of her fine trips.
The Mary Morton came from the south
today on her usual big trip.
The river is still rising little bit, but
not enough to be hardly noticeable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Home Again.

Peter Farrell, the veteran brickmason,
arrived in the city this morning, from LIE
Mars, Iowa. Mr.. Farrell has been in LIE
Mars for five months erecting a church
He had the contract to do the brick work
on the new German Catholic church of
LIE Mars. NJ. NJ. Schnell did the wood
work The steeple is one hundred and
sixty feet in height and the church is one
of the best in the state. Mr.. Farrell is
pleased to be at home once more and he
will stay here the balance of the fall and
winter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
A Prnfecfnr.

An Umbrella met Postoffice Key
il the postofice rotunda and said
Il am lost; my master brought me here
and left me; what am | to do?"
d Said the Umbrella: "Do you sec
that fence rail leaning up against the
wall over there2 Go over and tell the rail:
he will mention the fact that you are lost
in his paper, known as the Humpbacked
Gutter Nnipe. The poor little Postoflice
Key did as it was bid, and the fence rail
flourished pencil in the air and looked
wise.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Springer

On Thursday evening next Hon. VIM
NJ. Springer, one of the brightest and
best congressman in the land and a man
who has gained a national fame while in
the discharge of his official duties, will
address the people of Rock Island on the
political issues of the day in Turner
hall. He is member of congress from
the Thirteenth, Springfield district and i
speaker of ability. He speaks at Peoria
In the afternoon and here in the evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

Following were the quotations in Chr
cage today: November wheat i44; De,
cember, 7G4; january, III; May, 81
October corn, All; November, 41s; year,
8s5; May, 393 May oats, 29s January
pork, 81 November lard S6.S2; January,
$500. October ribs, 50 %. Hogs, 2s50o;
light, SAT- to $500 mixed 81 Is to
$445; heavy, $4. 60 to $495.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Backed Ont.

Today prominent republican and
democrat were discussing political mat
tiers. Said the democrat: Have you read
the Mulligan letters?" NO, was the re-
ply. I'm tell you what l will do" said
the democrat; "if you will read those let.
tiers, and then say that Blaine is an honest
man, l will vote for him" The republican
looked at his democratic friend for q
while and then said, "let US have q
cigar" He could not stand the pressure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver. Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly.
every bottle guaranteed To give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by. HART & Balm
sen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley. of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief Hel
life was despaired Of until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 80 pounds, in few months
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hart2
& Bahnscn's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
HE Danny ARGUS.
TUESDAY, OCT, 2S, 1884
W Grand Democratic Mas

W Grand Democratic Mass
Meeting, at Turner Hall, on
Thursday evening, Oct, 3Oth,
1884. Hon. VIM. M. Springer,
of Springfield, Congressman
from the 18th district, will
address the people on the po-
Utica, issues of the day. Turn
out, and listen to one of the
best speeches of the campaign.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Oripin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine of
animals Encyclopedia britannica
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal" or"An-
drews" Pearl top down on a hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

E. w. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

A drummer, with 4 package OF
samples under his arm, determined to
attend a concert in st. Louis without
having to pay a cent. just rs he was
passing the man ut the door thst gentle
man detained the commercial Traveller
and said ticket Il haven't got
any" Then yoU VIII have to pay OF
you can't 90 in" An right, the per
formance can come oil this evening
without my solo On the flute BEG
your pardon-didn't know you were a
performer. Go right on in. "-TcJdN
Sithngs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
THE PR TT, ST LADY IN ROCK ISLAND

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. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price 80 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal 800; CRATE and egg, 1915
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith coal, Con
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff L. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Attention, Committeeman!

All members of the democratic county
committee are requested to meet at head.
quarters, 1,724 Third avenue, on Thurs
day, Oct. 30th, al 2 p. m, for the trans
action of important business.
AUGUST HUEsING,
Chairman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
A SEindiing Builder OF Old.

The operations at Peterborough Ca
thedral, England. prove that a fraudu-
lent builder il no new thing. The
wall of the tower, while possessing u
spacious face of good stone blocks,
had within nothing more substantial
than loose bits of stone and dry rub
bish. The supporting piers below, also,
which ought to have been solid as the
rock itself, were found precisely SINH
lar in construction, down even to the
foundations, where, to the increased
amazement of the explorers, still
more fragrant specimen of medieval
Gerry work was encountered. Cor
rectly speaking, there never had been
any foundations to these piers at all,
their lower courses having been simply
bedded on layer of loose rubble chips
and sand these in their turn resting
upon natural gravel only. There is
rock foot or two lower down, but,
strange to say, no advantage was
taken of this circumstance, though it
must certainly have been within the
knowledge of the old builders These
discoveries compelled the condemna-
ton of the two western piers, which at
first it had been the design to spare on
account of thor seeming soundness.
The same indications of grossly SLOW
emily work were revealed in the removal
OF these also, and the foundations
were discovered to be equally worth
less. -LORd0a Hl0rld
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

South Carolina tea, cured in fruit
evaporator, has been pronounced by eX>
perts TO be equal to imported teas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Trough on Coughs

Knocks Cough or Geld endwise. Fol-
children or adults. Troches, 15c. Liquid,
soc. At druggis S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
County Building
PROBATE

21-Estate of Caroline Cederberg, de
ceased Claims of c. G. Thulin and n
Chester & Co., allowed in seventh class
Estate of Nels G. Peterson, deceased
In the matter of the petition by admins
traitor to sell real estate to pay debts.
Proof of service. Defendant, Emma c.
Peterson, called and defaulted Chas l..
Walker appointed guardian ad Item for
infant defendant Ernst W. Peterson. An.
swer and replication filed Cause heard
and decree
TRANSFERS.
25-Jacob Stewart to Rachel Heck, loi
5 and wi OF lot 4, Stewards subdivision
Moline, $500
Franz J. Stanfenbcil to VIM L. Coyne
e ne sw and . acres off WI ne sw lot 10
-, Il, 2w, 5000, and Christian S. Ions
to VIM L. Covne, same description
$500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

FOR SALE-At my ONCE, ON Eleventh street
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood
| stone and sand. Orders received by telephone al
car house. d. c. Dohlman ageuJ. m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
NOTICE.

FOR sALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

FOR SALE-SIxty lots in my addition To Rocl
Island One-fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. Ii. Davenport
mI3dSm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

WANTED-Men on salary or commission to sell
Shetland and Zacaticas ponies. all eolors little
beauties, just the thing for ladies and Children
largest herd Of fancy ponies in America. $3.50
per month until Jan. 18th We also want fifteen
young men TO herd stock raising on the rancho.
illustrated group of spotted ponies, general de-
scriDtive list, prices terms, particulars etc. for
30cents silver. Address Proprietor, Don Carlos
Horse Rancho, Leon Springs, Bexar Co. Texas.
iulV-93-tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28

1t is not generally known that the
Amalgamatcd Association of Iron and
Steel Workers claims to be one of the
largest associations in the world. Ac-
cOrding to some of the reports the mem
bership is about 1000 which directly
and indirectly controls and influences
nearly l,0o0,00O wOrkingmen. At one
time the organization was said to have
$4,000 in its treasury, but the strikes
OF the last two years have depleted it
considerably. Patsburgb Post
At Gloucester, N. j., pear tree is
still bearing fruit thai was brought in n
llowcr-pot from England before 1857 by
Captain Samuel Harrison and planted
in his garden. Captain Harrison
father lost his life as regicide ON the
restoration IF Charles IN J. Nad.
The best backing Young man ear
have is . good backbone OF his own
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
THE CITY In BRIEF.

Very truly yours,
J. II. PADDELFORD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-28
Stock Definitions.

The best backing I Young man car
have is q good backbone OF his own
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-30
STILL A STAKEHOLDER.
A Rip Van Wrinkle from tho wilderness
with Two Serfs to Sell.


with Two serfs to Sell.
[staunton (va.) Cor. Baltimore Americana
A strange reminder of the ante.bellum
days was witnessed short time ago in the
busy streets OF the peaceful city Of Staun-
ton, In the valley Of Virginia. A sturdy
mountaineer from Pocahontas County, w.
Va, had made his way from his secluded
fastness in an outlying district across the
Cheat and Allegheny Mountains, one hun
dred and City miles TO the nearest center
Of civilization, TO make sale OF some stock.
the fluctuations in whose value once sent
throb through the commercial world. In
his high and isolated eyrie, enjoying the
Independent freedom and simplicity Of
rural life, he had not heard OF "war's
alarmsn and none Of the confusion Incl
dent TO secession had disturbed the peace
full rounds Of his life. He had tended his
flocks, cultivated the soil and prospered
until the surplus was beyond his con-
sumption. Reckoned among the wealth
that could be disposed Of as no longer nee
essary for his needs were two fnely.built
colored men, and II was more particularly
TO sell these that he had gotten the con.
sent OF his mind 10 make the perilous
Journey 10 the nearest point within the
pale OF civilization.
Arrived In Staunton he asked for q
slave-dealer and tried In vain to sell his
slaves. He could not be convinced that
there had been great war, and at last he
left In disgust. When last seen he and his
dnsky properly were on their way back
home to enjoy a life free from tho vices Of
an unreal civilization.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-30
Winter Care OF Colts.

Very much indeed OF the value Of
horse depends upon the manner in
which the colt was kept the first win
ter. II they are poorly cared for their
growth is retarded, and they never
will attain the development they other
wise would have done. II not already
done, provide good winter quarters,
warmth, light and ventilation being the
objects most desired in u building. |
venture to say that nine-tenths of the
colts at this date have never been hal
ter-broke, but this Is no great detriment,
but don't now overdo the mother and
keep them tied in a stable for weeks
and months at a time, as | have known
some farmers TO do, but let them run
loose in a box-stall at least fifteen feet
square, and il possible give them the
range of yard or field during pleasant
weather, or when they choose to thus
run or wander about.
Don't get the impression that If the
feed-box be placed up as high as they
can reach they will develop beautiful
curved neck and high head; such posi-
ton when feeding necessitates an undue
strain upon the spine, often causing
hollow backs. A feed-box and mangeI
three feet high is preferable to one fouI
feet high. Plenty Of coarse fodder il
essential. and Il there be choice let the
colt have the lions share OF the best, a.
usually the teams have but little TO dc
during winter. Clover, IL secured il
good order, makes feed that all young
stock relish, preferring it to the bes
timothy or corn-stalks.
Some seem to think because col
Is q small animal, that they can in
the morning throw in enough hay to las
them until the following day. This is
great mistake them hay thre,
times each day, and make It a practic
10 remove all refuse material from tn
manger each morning.
As to grain, oats are the natural foot
for horses. Colts six months old shoul'
be fed pint night and morning; in
week or two give them pint at noon
gradually increasing the quantity unit
a quart be fed at each meal. Shoul
other more hearty food, as corn. barley
etc, be fed, it should be in reduce
quantities. Water regularly, Civ
plenty of bedding, keep the stable clea
and properly ventilated.
Frequently the absence Of suflicier
room necessitates the keeping of two O
more colts in the same stable. II thi
be done, by all means provide separat
mangers and feed'boXes for each an
NAL, and place them as far apart q
possible, as they delight to try the
heels, and will often bite and kick eac
other savagely.
Dur ny the first winter is the prope
time TO halter-break colt, and II th
attendant treats them kindly they wi
soon eat from his hand, when by fe'
times gently placing your hand upo
them you gain their confidence, and Oh
battle of breaking is half won. ~ ]
Examiner.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-30
A Change.

"Wife, don't like Jones very well.
I have an idea he is rather selfish
man. He has everything nice himself,
but / guess cares but little for his
neighbors. He strikes me as being very
reserved. guess we won't call atpres-
ent." So spake Neighbor Brown of
Neighbor Jones.
"Wife, l am rather prejudiced
against Brown. He is an aristocratic
feeling man, / take it. Likes his own
folks pretty well, but looks down on the
rest OF the world. 1 think we won't
bother about calling for awhile" /" So
spake Neighbor Jones of Neighbor
Brown.
Brethren" said the minister the
next Sunday, shave you helped bear
each others burdens this past weekP
Have you been kindly-aflectioned one
toward anotherP Have you been kind,
neighborly and loving, and so fulfilled
the law of Christi"
Believe I'll speak to Jones after
the SERVICE" thought Brown. "Don't
care If he does seem little distant"
"Guess I'll walk along with Brown
towards home" thought Jones.
Don't care If he does patronize mo
somewhat"
The two men shook hands cordially
going down the aisle. ..
"'Fraid I've been rather remiss,
said Brown, sin not calling on you
mean to do better in the future"
mo, twas all my fault" hastily &C
knowledged Jones.
"You came into the neighborhood s
few days laJer than | did. 1t was my
place to call first"
"Wife," said Brown, 81 spoke Il
Jones this morning, and he's remark
ably genial, cordial fellow. We mus
call at once. How mistaken l was II
my opinion Of himr'
"Wife," said Jones, "you don't know
what an affable. agreeable man Brow
is. We spoke together this morning
and | was greatly misled in my est
mate Of him. We must call just as sool
as possible"
Neither Jones nor Brown knew jus
: what had wrought so great and suddeI
change Of opinion each toward tn
other. But the preacher could hav
told them that II was because for
moment each ceased looking manward
and looked Godward. rd.-GoIden Rule.