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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Memorial Monuments

The house of Jacob Riley has received
orders for some very fine monuments in
the last few days through the indefatigabie
representatives of the house. Mr. J. N.
Gardner, the Iowa salesman. sold to Rev.
A. J. Kynette, of Upton, Iowa, monu-
ment, the cost of which will be $500. 1t
will be of Quincy granite, IS feet high and
four feet at the base. The design is very
elaborate Another order is through
Capt. Ransom, their able representative
in Illinois This monument is for Robt
Foster, of Presumption. e win be of
granite with lime stone coping and will
cost 800. :. -
Capt Ransom also contracted for a
mixed granite monument to be erected by
F. B Marston, in johnson cemetery,
Edgington, costing $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A Terrihla Nuiaanea.

While this city may be well and favor
ably known for its good morals and
Christian people. there is at the same time
an infection of the human species which
loafs about street corners and entrances
to churches and theatres, which, to the
casual observer, is perfectly appalling.
We have the names of several of these
pests, who defile The sidewalks with their
nauseating tobacco juice over which
ladies must pass. bedragging thei gar
ments or step out into the street as they
walk along. They seem to have not the
slightest knowledge of manners, and stare
impudently at every lady that passes by.
The language on such occasions is ever
the choicest venom of thought culled
from carefully selected vern acular of
vulgar slang There chaps are generally
the sons of indulgent parents. who i'm
agine their progeny so superior to the
common herd that honest labor would be
to them disgrace. 1t would do them
good to go to the armory once or twice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
The Bad Boy.

sAtkinson's "Peck's Bad Boy Co" will
tread the boards at Harpers theatre next
Saturday evening. Peck, of the San, says
the Bad Boy" is not myth, though
there may be some stretches of imagina
ton in the articles. The counterpart of
this boy is located in every city, village
and country hamlet throughout the land
He is wide awake, full of vinegar, and is
ready to crawl under the canvass of a
circus. or repeat a hundred verses of the
New Testament in Sunday school. He
knows where every melon patch in the
neighborhood is located, and at what
hour the dog is chained up. He will tie
an oyster can to dogs tail to give the
dog exercise, or will fight at the drop of
the hat, to protect the smaller boy OF a
school girl.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
ParzauaI Points.


Rev J. H. Wright is visiting In Iowa.
Miss Ella Blakesly. is visiting relatives
at PoIt Byron.
Ex-Alderman Lnndy has very sick
child.
A.. Davis and wife, of Edgington, are
visiting friends in the city.
CIV. Wake, of Yuma, is in the city on
business.
wv. Caldwell, one of Rural's promi-
nent citizens, was in town last night.
8. A. McGovil of Beardstown, is in
the city
MI. s. p Ash. the enterprising mer-
chant of Reynolds was in the city today.
Fl. A. Reed, of Monmouth, H., is in
the city.
Mrs. G. Ii. Farmer,-nee Julia Wait
of Helena, Mont, is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
E. E. Parmenter.
D. Roy Bowlby returned last night
from a flying trip to Mendoza and Chi
cage.
A. Tarpy and lady, of Edgington, were
in the city yesterday, trading with our
merchants.
James Pollard, known to our people as
Little Jim, is IN the city and will remain
few days,
j. s. Lewis, a dry goods man of Aledo,
was in the city yesterday, enroute to
Peoria.
CT Wallen. of Burlington, Iowa. was
in the city yesterday. and left for Chicago
this morning
Capt. Scott, of Galena, government
steamboat inspector. arrived in the city
last night for the purpose of inspecting
the boilers of boats here and at Moline.
Fred and John Weyerhauser left this
morning for Wisconsin and Minnesota
on a logging inspection. Miss Ionic &C
companied them as far as Chicago where
she will attend the Grant school.
Mr. Sam. T. Bowlby left for Princeton
this morning. and before this notice
appears will be welded to one of the most
charming young ladies of that place. The
ARGUS wishes Sam and his bride happy
life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A clamorous Cop.

tits said that last night certain police
man, SO far forgot the position he occu-
pied, as tonot only look Oh "the wine
when it was red, . but also got outside of
a quantity of the fluid which makes some
men happy and Others ugly and quarrel
some. He went about from saloon to
saloon, drinking wherever he could get
treated. Finally he ran across travelling
man, who makes his headquarters at the
Rock Island house, while in this city.
The pair took drink. The travelling
man paid forit, Of course. Then another
bowl was drank and a dispute arose who
should pay for it. From this and other
matters the pair got into a scrap" and
pulled hair, .throwed sawdust into each
others eyes, and scratched one another On
the face. The policeman got the worst
of it, as his face presented revised
edition of q European war map on lin
tied scale There has been no arrests
made as yet. In all probability there viii
be an investigation as soon as the mayor
gets home and there will.be a vacancy on
the police force. ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Railroad Rumblings

The railroad executive committee in
New York have made another resolution
to maintain rates east and west, and to
never no never, hardly ever, break over
the bull pen. Resolutions are good for
pin worms.
Vice President Kimball this morning
took the official car Columbia, which
paint and varnish and upholstering have
made as good as new, inside and out, for
a trip over the G. R. l. &P. 4
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
folks will pay off the 25th of this month.
The cannon ball was 30 minutes late
this morning.
No. 2, on the c., r. l. & P. was over
an hour late this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Republican Convention.

Just now the Peoria and Spr ingfeld
papers have each other by the ears about
the coming republican convention Peo
ria wants it, and so does Springfield.
Springfield has had the convention fer lel
these many years-in fact the mem
DRY of the oldest inhabitants runs
not back TO the time when Springfield had
it not Springfield sets up howl that
Peoria is hoggish town, wants the whole
world and all the people in it Peoria
comes back and says that there's nothing
in Springfield but the state capitol build
ing. and it is not paid for. The commit
tee meets in Chicago this week. and the
question will be settled Then one of
these cities Will put on sackcloth and
mourn for the whangdoodle which is not.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

Today is the sixty seventh birthday of
that well known citizen and proprietor of
the elegant Harper house, Mr. Ben Hsr-
per. As consequence he is receiving
congratulations from numerous friends
Although having long since passed the
meridian of life. Mr. Harper still man
ages his large business in a skillful man.
ner, and we hope is good for many more
years Of usefulness and work. His life
has been well spent, and he can look back
to his early days with feeling of pleas
ure, knowing that he has always done
what he thought TO be right and lust.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A Dog Fight

Sunday afternoon about fifty sports
from Rock Island, Davenport ana Moline
assembled on an island about six miles
down the river to witness fight between
two bull dogs, owned by Davenport par
ties. The dogs had been in training for
several weeks. They weighed about Sc
pounds each and were in pretty good
fighting order. The dogs were turned
loose and went for each other in terrific
manner, the fight lasting over an hour.
One of the dogs@was badly used up and
will die. The fight was for a stake of $35
but over $1,000 changed hands in the ag-
gregate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Town Talk

There was no skating rink last night
You can advertise in the local columns
of the ARGUS for ten cents per line
Paul BoyntOn. the swimmer will swim
into matrimony in Chicago on Thursday.
A telephone is soon to be put into
Schneider's grocery store.
John Carlson has filed declaration of
citizenship IN the County Clerks office.
j. NJ Christy is laid up with a very
sore arm.
Only tive loads of hay were on Market
Square this morning.
Valentines OF every description. at
Birkenfeld's
The hotels are complaining of duh
business.
1t is no trouble to fall down now Have
you fallen?
Fresh eggs are hard to get in this
market
Two or three tramps were given lodg-
ing at the station house last night
The walking is said to be dangerous on
the Mississippi
The latest novelties in valentines, ele-
CANT and comic, at Birkenfeld's.
'.Peck's Bad Boy" at Harper's theatre
next Saturday night.
A number of new books were received
at the public library last week.
County Superintendent Southwell will
attend a meeting of teachers in Peoria
the 2lst of this month
Beautiful valentines, at Birkenfeld's
The w. c. T. o., will have a meeting
at the First Methodist Episcopal church
tonight.
The county clerk reports a good bust
ness in the way of issuing marriage IL
censes.
New fringed valentines. at Champion s
Cos
The attention of the public is called to
the why" clothing store, of Davenport
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless. dentists, Bird avenue
and goth street. Telephone So. 21-dwtf
Part of our water bound delegates
have arrived home The rest are expected
to arrive on the installment plan.
tall nd 4hsh aa al 80,
tines, at Champion & Cos.
Mr.. A. Loeb has complained to the
police about loafers standing in front of
his store. and all such species of mankind
will be fired" by brass buttoned loops.
Have yon seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan & McCandless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more. Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
And now another young man has been
captured by beautiful young damsel in
a vicinity town, and the.eligible daughters
of Rock Island have failed to make an
impression on his susceptible heart This
is really too bad.
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance allow rates, call on W. l..
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth street and
Sd avenue, up stairs, Rock Island. ILL., d3m
Sons of veterans of 1861 SO, attention
Fall in and organize camp, S. of "
Wednesday evening. Feb 10, at Grand
Army hall, 1909, Second avenue. Only
those IS or more years of age. By request
of the third grand division commander.
9d5t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Free Lunch Editors.

We are pleased to learn that brother
John Fuller, of the Peoria Democrat, was
a bright and shining light in the Illinois
Journalistic free lunch excursion to Wash
ington last week John believes that every
man has place in this round. wide
wicked world, and is oongratulating him
self on at last finding the link between
himselfand happiness. We have always
pinned our faith to john. and have been
breathlessly waiting the result, which has
been realized at the eleventh hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Killed a Cow.

AID. B, Ketchingman, conductor of
passenger train No. j, on the Chicago,
Milwaukees& st. Paul road, which arrived
from Milwaukee at 6:95 last evening,
killed an innocent bovine yesterday after,
Ioon, that il, his train did. The COW was
slaughtered at Shannon, town fourteen
miles this side of Freeport, The cow
would yet have been giving milk 10 the
same family she had all winter, if she had
let Ketchingman's train alone. but she
darted in between the depot platform and
the track, just as the train rushed in, and
the result was that the animal was CON-
pleiely-ahnihilated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Good Enough

The Erie chi Independent has the fol.
lowing to say of one Of our prominent
young men;
Will Bowlby, the smiling good natured,
tip top bully old boy, who is with Kim
balls branch music house, Rock Island,
went over TO Prophetstown this week and
sold an Emerson upright piano toseach Of
the Baldwin Bros. By the way, Wills
aunt died recently. back in York state,
and left an even $4,000 to his credit in
one of the banks. Sometimes Will weeps,
and then again he laughs very hard. It's
JOY and sadness hand in hand
How is it, Will?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
The Postomce

Major Beardsley's term as postmaster
of Rock Island expired today, but up to
four p. m, no news of an appointment
has been received from Washington. In
talking over the matter of his retention,
with one of the delegates just home from
Washington, an ARGUS reporter learned
this morning that they were excellent,
and that he would be appointed without
Il doubt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

The quotations in Chicago today vert
as follows; March wheat. 96s: April, 97s
May, $1023. March, corn, 54s; May
500 March oats, s34; April, 931; May
373. March pork, s18123; May, 1882
March lard, $s9o; April, s1O.17; May
$1o.12. March ribs, $3.50; May. SO. 20
Hogs, 1900; light, 1926 to $500
mixed, Sc .e5 to 500; heavy. 800 to
$3.50.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: March, wheat, 95t; April
s5f; May, si.o1a. February corn, 53s
April, SAL; May, 5ss March oats, SO
May, 37s, March pork, $1782; May,
$1s.05. March lard, 90 So; May, $40. 079
March ribs, s9.45; April, $3.50; May,
1896. Hogs, 12 600; light, $500 to
Sc 80; mixed, So 80 to 81. 80; heavy, Sc. 80
to z 80.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
GOOD NEWS :
Brought Home by the Delegates to the
@ Waterways Convention.
ROOM THE CANAL.


-. BOOM THE CANAL. seee ss
Last evening portion of the Rock
Island delegation arrived home from
Washington in good spirits, caused by the
grand outlook in favor of the Hennepin
canal project. Those that came back
were Aldermen Reimers, Stcngel and
Gray, Capt. T. ]. Robinson, and Messrs.
f. H. Guyer and Alex. Steel In talk
with the aldermen this afternoon, we
learn that the Hennepin canal has strong
friends in Washington. who are doing all
in their power for its success. Congress
men Neece and Murphy are laboring in
cessantly in its behalf, ard are confident
that they will carry the day There APP
pears to be no doubt but that the bill will
pass the house Representatives, and the
battle-ground will be in the senate.
The Rock Island delegation, from both
the council and the business men, were at
once given their delegate badges on their
arrival, aud were admitted TO the
convention without further barley. Ma
jor Beardsley had the honor of being
appointed chairman of the committee on
credentials, and he made good use of his
position for the, interests of the canal.
w. s. Bracket, of the Peoria Transcript.
was chosen as member of the committee
on resolutions, and to the favorable report
submitted, much credit, is due TO his in,
defatigsble labers All the members of
the Rock Island delegation did good
work, and allowed no opportunity to slip,
in which they could speak good word
for the canal They attended a meeting
of the committee on railways and canals,
and paid two visits TO the president
They were handsomely treated, and feel
under obligations to Congressman Niece
and Others for the great interest taken in
their welfare
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
The Weather.

To-day is damp, bad and disagreeablc
day. Nearly an inch of wet sleet and
snow lays on the ground making travel
ing on foot very disagreeable All our
merchants were busy this morning in
shoveling and scraping the pavement in
front of their stores clean. 1t is to be
hoped that the weather clerk will get in a
good humor and give us better weather
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Disappointment

Late last evening a kid attached his bob
sled to farmers wagon. The kid got
on the sled and the farmer drove off. In
turning the corner on Sixteenth street,
the kid fell off The farmer drove on, how
ever. The boy got up. turned around
two or three times, and then followed the
receding wagon, fast disappearing, but
was unable to catch up. You may talk
about Job being afflicted, all you want to,
but it was nothing when compared to the
woe and disappointment evinced by that
kid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

There is new landlord at the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad eating
house at Beardstown His name is John
n. GRANGE, and heis brother of superin
tendent GRANGE. He is also an ex-con-
ductor, and is popular among the railroad
men. He took possession of the hotel
last Saturday, and each man on the road
was given tip top meal free Of cost.
GRANGE will do good business, as he is
the right man in the right place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
) Leap Year PARTY.

Everything is in readiness for the leap
year party at the Harper house tonight.
Schillnger's orchestra viii be present.
Supper will be served in the dining room
of the hotel, and the dancing will take
place in the nicely furnished parlors
The ladies will do the honors, and the
gentlemen can leave their pocket books
at home
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A pepressing Effect

The fOggy weather we have had for the
past few days is having depressing effect
on trade. There is hardly any trade
among the great or little dealers. The
whole mercantile body has been stricken
with numbness by the fog, and it will
take some time for it to Timber up again
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A Sailor Bold.

aaA4awild.eysd crank was out on the
Mississippi trying to sail on the ice yes
terday afternoon. He had sled with
sails attached to IL. When the thing
went crooked he would get out and put it
straight again. For while he went round
in circle. but finally got a good start
and the last seen of him was as he climb
ed the embankment on the Davenport
side.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

The Rodman Rifles had fine drill last
night. There were twentyeight men In
rank, and they executed the different
maneuvers in an excellent style. The
ARGUS is glad to see Rock Islands mill
tsry organization in such a flourishing
condition. Its officers and members are
composed of our best young men, and as
such we are glad to see them succeed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Fixing Up.

Mr.. Vim. Ramskill, the merchant tailor,
has his goods piled on hiscounters 10 the
centre of the room, and has the calci-
miners and painters at work on the walls
and ceilings. The shelving has been az
ranged so that it will be more serviceable,
and other improvements serve TO make
the room very attractive.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
The County Buildings
TRANSFERS.

TRANSFERS. -
l1-Edward Wright to William Stan
ley, lot 3, block 6, Reynolds; 1876.
John Lubbock to Peter Meersman. part
lot 4. block 1, Hills addition to Moline;
S456.
J S. and Sara Peterson to Frank d.
Paul, part lots and 8. block e, Moline
Water Power Cos addition, 81 800, and
Frank d. Paul to Sara and John S. Peter.
son, same description; $500. re
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
A Meeting.

The members of the city council held a
meeting this AFTERNOON, and made arrange
ments to meet the Joliet water works
committee. In order to impress Joliet
with our magnitude, they should be met
at the train with brass band
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Arrived.

Lyman Franks, the expert roller skater
struck the town yesterday. He will give
an exhibition of his skill at the rink to-
night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Patti

This celebrated singer is singing in ST.
Louis this week. A party of Rock Island
people are going to St. Louis to hear her,
if all reports be true.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Postponed.

Some of the officers recently elected
were not present at the meeting of Everts
Commentary, K. T., were absent last
night, so the installation had to be post
poned for q couple of weeks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Wolf.

Henry Winter. of Black Hawk, killed a
wolf last week. He made an affidavit
before the county clerk that he had killed
the 'yarmint,7 Monday, and received the
wolf bounty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
THE DAILY ARGUS.
F. Tuesday February IL, 1884.
Our Guests.

The waterways committee of Joliet will
visit our city tonight, and will investigate
the water system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

The Baptists have been holding a reyi-
val lately and they have gathered in many
TO the fold On Sunday night at the Bap-
list church the rites of baptism was ad-
ministered to large number
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
City Council.

The city council will have a meeting
Thursday night if the absent members get
home in time. There will be picnic on
hand, as somebody's sure to get valen-
tine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

j. S. Robertson has resigned as super
visor of Andalasia township, and L. Par
men,er has been appointed to fill the
Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Sheriff. Convention

The convention of the sheriffs Of this
state met in Chicago today Sheriff
Reticker left for the city on the lake last
night to take in the convention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Billiards.

There is some talk samong our local
billiardists of arranging match between
. Rock Island amateur and a gentleman
named Seton of St: Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
The Glass Works

The glass works have everything in
readiness to blow tonight. 1t will be a
pleasant sight for our people to see, and
many will go there to visit the works.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
New Subscribers

New subscribers are being received by
TIE ARGUS every day. The people say
we like your paper. it is spicy and newsy,
and is the only paper in town that gives
all the local news each day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Ribs Broken.

Mrs. G. Wolf, living on Seventeenth
street, fell from her door step yesterday
and fractured two of her ribs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


HARNESS MANUFACTURERS
8auerman, John, 2l9 seventeenth street
HARDWARE.
Stewart Montgomery, 1860 second avenue
MERCHANT TAIL0Rs.
wendt, H. 1s6a second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS
Wimans, j. NJ. Post Office Block
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in The
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fine job department in connee
ton with the establishment.
d RsTAURANTS AND CONFECTI0NERS.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STArIoNERs'
Wilmans, J. NJ, Post Office Block.
SALOONS,
Wolf, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue.
warren MAKERS
Bromley, G. A.. 1917 second avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12
Entertainment.

Rev. J. Fl. Wright win favor Rock
Island with couple of interesting Stere-
optican Art entertainments next week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-12

Yesterday the county superintendent of
schools issued licenses to teach to Misses
s. L. Jameson and Jennie Owens, both OF
Milan