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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
IN CHANCERY.


2--Injunction and divorce: Kate
Walker Frank Walker, defendant called
and defaulted, bill taken pra confesso.
Mechanics lien: Geo. G. Lee D. NJ
Mabie, ct al; D. NJ. Mabie and the J S.
Keator Lumber Co., called and defaulted
Partition; John Mortel v William
| Williams, ct al; Smith and William VIII
liams, Washington Sweeney, etc, called
and defaulted. E. W Hurst appointed
guardian ad Item for minor defendants,
answer filed and reference to Master
Mary Freytag. ct al, V Joseph Dittman,
petition by Frank Nicoll, ct al, FOR pay
ment of surplus filed.
Chancery: John Lord Mary A. Lord,
ct al; defendants called and defaulted,
bill taken pro confesso as to each and
reference to W. J. Entrikin to take the
proofs and report the same. VIM. Ii.
Appleton, ct al, David B. Sears, ct al
defendants granted until Monday of third
week to answer Chas. H. Dibbern, Ell
al, John s. Criswell, ct al; demurrer to
bill by Mathew Criswell.
Bill: Martin Council John NJ. Gould
John NJ. Gould, Helen G.. Schofer, John
Schofer, Mary Ann Council and John
Council called and defaulted and bill tax
en- pro confesso as to each. J. J. Parks
appointed guardian ad Item of minor de
PENDANT, Kate Council, ETC., rule to
answer instanter default for want of an
swer and reference to Master.
Divorce: William Maxwell Mary Max
well, order of continuance set aside, Ger
tificate of publication filed, etc. defend
ant called and defaulted, bill taxed pro
confesso and set for hearing. Matilds
Austin William Austin, certificate Of
publication filed, defendant called and
defaulted and bill set for hearing. Mary
o. Warren V Irving Warren, bill taken
pro confesso. by default, and set fol
hearing Matilda NJ. Osborn Chas. S
Osborn, default, etc, hearing an(
decree, with custody of child. Ella
Parker v Samuel Parker, default and Sc
for hearing. Arnestine Mueller v Chas
H. Mueller, dismissed costs paid. JOSEPH
B. Starks Isabella Starks, defendan
called and defaulted, bill taken pro con-
fesso and set for hearing.
foreclosure. Anton Dcisenroth Johr
Cornelius, ct al; certificate of publication
and mailing filed, defendants called and
defaulted, hearing, amount found dut
$715 IS, decree of foreclosure and salt
ordered. Chas. l.. Walker Fred A
Cramer, ct al defendants called and de-
faulted, bill taken pro confesso and refer
ence to master. Porter Skinner V Fred G
Coss, ct al; Frederick G. Coss and KATIE
Coss called and defaulted, minority O
Frederick, Laura and Elmer Coss sug
gested, J. J. Parks guardian ad litem
answer filed, hearing and finding for com
plainant that there is due on the notes ant
mortgage SLIT, decree of foreclosure
and sale ordered. Martin Bear VIM. II
Mclaughlin, ct al; VIM. H. Mclaughlin
called and defallted, minority of BERTHE
B., Lawrence E. and r. L. Mclaughlin
suggested and E. W. Hurst appointed
guardian ad Item, and reference to mas
ter to take proofs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
Cautured.

Mrs. Thos. Jewell, the colored damsel
who ran away with Gardner, the Milan
barber, was captured by Sheriff Reticker
in Kewanee last night and brought to
this city. She pleaded guilty of adultry
before Justice Chopper today and was
held in 5000 and is now in Jail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: September wheat, 79s; Octo-
Der, 81b; November, SO. September
corn, So; October, sol; November, Al
year, 41s. September oats, 25a; October,
26B; November, 25s. September pork,
$1,000; October, $500; year, 1890.
September lard, ST AZ; October, $3.50;
October ribs, $10.17; November, S1005.
Hogs receipts, 10000; light, 1915 to
S5. 65; mixed, 1886 to $3.50; heavy,
$6.40 to $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, $7.75
range, nut and No. $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the office door in which communications
can be deposited when the Office is closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

Its fun to hear these street corner pol
iticians, remarked laughing clerk of a
Second avenue store as reporter came
along last evening. The republicans are
scared and the way they discuss the prob
able defeat of Blaine is amusing to listen
to. tell you the republicans haven't
been so scared for twenty five years"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

Said a Copper to reporter last night;
Say something about these cows. Here
policeman is expected to chase frisky
bovine mile or two and if he succeeds in
getting the animal into the pound he gets
ten cents for it, How's that for captur-
ing cows? What's the matter with these
ordinance Makers"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
PAVEMENT POINTS.
What the People are Saying on the
Streets-.P0ints Picked up by a
Pergrinating Pencil Pusher
and Published for Public
Perusal.

II say" exclaimed railroad man last
evening, did you ever notice the fact
that it makes no difference what public
improvement comes up the Union always
objects? That sheet might properly be
termed the great director. 1t is eternally
kicking about this thing or that. See
how it is now growing about the new
iron street crossings. All it has to say
about these crossinsg is that they were
not ordered in red tape fashion. No one
else kicks about these crossings. Are
they being built simply for the conven-
fence of the Union tribe? The crossings
are all right and should at once be fas>
tened down in their respective positions.
If the kickers don't like them there is
plenty of room on the outside and they
can walk around. Other people will ex>
ercise the right to walk over the crossings.
1t has been the same way with all public
improvements. The Union has persist
emily kicked about the street railway
across the bridge, when there is not a
public spirited citized in the city who can
offer any substantial or tangible objection
to such an accommodation. The street
railway is something that has long been
needed, and now that the election of the
Hons. W. H Niece and J. II. Murphy
has been assured by their unanimous re-
| nominations street cars will be seen cross
ing the government bridge before year.
That is enterprise and progress. The
morning sheet was always opposed tic
these under its foreign control. 1t is con
trary to the characteristics and customs
of such people to be progressive,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
HAWKEYE DEMOCRATS.
They Assemble at Davenport in State
Convention.
The City Crowded with Politicians and
Bubbling Over with Democratic
Enthusiasm.
THE QUALIFICATION TONIGHT.

THE JOLLIFICATION TONIGHT.
In all the history of Davenport, she was
never more honored than today, for with
in her gates are assembled many of Iowa's
illustrious sons, hundreds of her business
men and still greater number of her
horny handed sons of toil--the bulwark
of America. They are all mingled to
gether and striving for one common pur-
pose, cause in which all alike are inter-
ested-the disruption of the corrupt re-
publican party, and the success of the
party of the constitution, the grand old
democracy, the party of the illustrious
Jefferson. The convention which con-
vened today is of more importance and
will be watched with more interest than
any the democracy have ever held in
Iowa. For years and years the republi-
can party held domineering sway without
the lightest ray of hope for its opponents
As regular as the ides of November came
it gave its 10000 to $4,000, if not more
republican majority. But now political
revolution is surging from all corners OF
the state, and with mighty swell il
threatens to completely engulf the here
tofore strong republican party, which il
now tottering on the brink of universe
and everlasting condemnation from the
hands of an impoverished people. lows
is no longer sure republican state, ant
there are well posted men in Davenport
today who even go so far as to say tina
it is not doubtful state, but that it vii
give handsome majority for Cleveland
and Hendricks, and the democratic stat
| ,iaE az
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

See that old flag hanging out there?"
mumbled an old gray haired man this
morning pointing to the republican flag
on Second avenue. Il see it bears in
faint letters the names of Garfield and
Arthur. 1t looks pretty tough for a
party that proposes to win, as they claim
they will, to hang out an old. patched up
rag like that, which bore the brunt of a
campaign four years ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

I've lived in Rock Island Il good many
years said positive citizen. and |
never saw such a general change and
awakening among the democracy of the
county, and in fact the country, as there
is this year. 1t is truly wonderful, and is a
fore runner of success at the polls in No
vember."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03

1T doesn't look exactly right to me to
see dry goods boxes obstructing the side
walks in different places on the principal
Streets" said man around town last
night. IF these merchants who place
dry goods boxes outside their places OF
business were wise they would not do it.
They only generally close up the entrance
to their stores, and also bother pedes>
trians, and it is my opinion that they
would make just as much money by leav'
ing the sidewalks clear, and | am sure
that the general public would be better
satisfied"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
Circuit Court

The record of the Circuit court con
tains the following:
CIVIL CAUSES.
appeal by defendant: Village of
Rapids City Victor Beck, dismissed,
costs paid
Attachment: Peter Fries & Co. j.
D. Hageman, dismissed at plaintiff costs
and stricken.
Assumpsit: First Natioaal Bank of
Davenport Young & Gardner. Gilbert
appears in open court and asks to have
his appearance entered and valves service
of process
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-03
AN ORDINANCE
To Amend an Ordinance Passed Febru-
airy 25, 1884, to License, Regulate and
Prohibit the Selling or Giving Away
of any Intoxicating, Malt Vinous,
Mixed or Fermented Iiouors.

MiAeu UT rermenteO Liquors.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the city of
Rock Island
That any hcensee holding any license issued to
him under the said ordinance TO which this is an
amendment may during the term thereof surren-
der the same to the City Council or to the Mayor,
if the council should not be in session, and have
the same cancelled, and thereupon obtain from
the council or mayor, like license for the un-
expired term of the one so surrendered and can
celled, to any other person of full age and good
character to whom he may wish to transfer the
same, or for any other place to which the lcensee
may wish to transfer and remove his business
hereunder, upon such licensee executing the
bonds and complying in all respects with the pro-
visions of the said ordinance of which this is
amendatory.
Passed Sept, /, 1884.
Approved:
JAMES Z. MOTT, Mayor
Attest:
ROBERT KELLER, City Clerk
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
WEST WASHINGTON.

Temperature and condition OF wator at 7 q.
M; Great Falls, temperature, 20; condition,
~. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 75;
cOnultion at north connection, 80; condition
at south connection, 80. Distributing rosor.
volr, temperature, 76; condition at infiuent
gatehonse, 80; condition at oflluent Cato
house, SO.
While william N. Moore was riding bi.
cycle on washington street, near Bridge
street, about 10 80 o'clock last night, he lost
control OF his machine, and striking the car
track was thrown to tho ground. He was as
eleted into the drug store, corner OF Washing
ton street, where HIS wounds wore dressed.
They consisted OF bruises about the face and
head. IN the fall he lost lady's gold hunting
case watch, which was not recovered.
An alarm OF fire was turned IN from box II
about :5b O'Clock this morning caused by the
burning OF ono-etory brick house, Nos. 1910
and 1919 Third street, owned by A. u. Crop
Icy and occupied by Q. NJ. Matthews aud Cor.
don Lewi5. Tho basement was used by Crop
ley Bros, as storeroom for WHISTLES and oils.
Mr.. Lewis says that his damage will amount
70 5000 FULLY covered by insurance. Mr..
Oropley'B loss i5 unknown. The origin OF the
fre has not been learned.
on account OF the scarcity OF water In the
canal all OF the mills shut down this morning.
They Will resume shortly, however. Tho
water In the canal at Dam No. @, which was
mentioned several weeks ago In THE CRITIC
as being very low, has now sunk 80 low that
boats have to BIO "noated" through the lock,
several ut once. This dam has leaked badly
when the Potomac, which feeds the canal, Is
also 30 low. heavy rain Is much needed.
gentleman, who Is an authority, says that the
number OF stoppages OF the canal this yonr
cannot compare with last year, when tho water
hours.
The Coopors' Association OF Georgetown are
boycottlng several brands OF Hour made by
Herr Cissel and Mr.. Robinson because those
millers use their barrels second time in
stead or employing new ones.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
A Pair OF Them.

MeTchhnt TraVeller.
Ounce looked over pile OF watermelons In
front OF o store and finally picked out o nice.
looking one and asked II II were good,
The owner plugged 1t and showed up Juicy
red that made ours mouth water.
"Wha' To- 20 gwine ter let me hab dat one?"
no asked.
"only twenty-five cents, and she's daisy"
answered the dealer, proudly.
fright 70 10 boss; heah's 20 money" and
he handed over the quarter, picked up his
melon and started on In a hurry.
Hold on, shouted the melon man, handling
the silver, "that quarters plugged"
"Whats datH said Cum, stopping uneasily
and looking back over his shoulder.
"Come back with that melon; this is q
plugged quarter"
~ knows dat, boss, an SOS dis yer watah-
meelyun plugged. Yves chen, boss, we is.
Good ebenin," and he shot down an alley and
Disappeared.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
An Unprincipied schemer.

Pittsburgh Chronicle.
"Oh, Just look at those beautiful melons,
they fairly make my mouth wateri" she ex-
claimed.
"They are beauties" he replied. "wouldn't
IL be nice 10 tako ono homo with us and put II
on leo for while and then have It at supper"
"Wouldn't I'll"
though don't believe It, they say melons are
malarious, Don't you think maybe we'd bet
ter stop on our way home and have nice dish
OF Ice cream with sponge cake2"
swell, you know best, dear. Maybe 1t would
BIO BETTER" she placidly replies.
After they walk few blocks in quiet contom-
denly and says: "But, Alfred, do believe we
are Two ninnies; why, there Is no ice cream
saloon on the road home"
"Ain't theref" he says in feigned surprise,
and adds, swell, Its really too bad, but il can't
DO helped now, pet" and there is a mild light
OF the unjust man made perfectly happy In
his eyes rs ho says It.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
DIED.

LLoYD.-On September 10, Katie Carpenter,
beloved wife of Maurice d. Lloyd, in the 23i
year OF her age.
Dear Katie, whom we at death must part,
How deeply we feel the pain;
But we shall still be Joined In heart,
And hope 10 meot again.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In.
vited TO attend her funeral on Thursday morn.
ing, September 19, at 80 O'Clock, at the
Church OF the immaculate Conception, where
requiem mass will be offered for tho repose
OF her soul.
THoMPSON.-On the 10Th inst, 1884, at tho
residence OF 7. N. Leapley, Frederick county,
Md, Mrs. Julia A. Thompson, mother OF W. 8.
Thompson, OF this city.
COG6INS.- On Tuesday, September 10, 1881,
at O'Clock a. M, Franklin Stockton, infant sOa
OF Harry and julia Coggins, aged . months
FRERE.-on September 10, 1884, lillian
Teresa, beloved daughter OF George A, and Ida
N,Frere, aged ~ months, weeks and days.
HARNEY.-On Monday, September 10, 1884
Nellie, beloved daughter of Thomas and Mar
garet Harvey, aged years and days,
She sleeps and is at rest.
KEADY.-September 10, 1884, John Ready,
native OF County Galway, Ireland.
PADGETT.-on September 1d,189i, at IL ,O5
2. M, Ann Q, Padgett, beloved wife OF Thomas
Padgett, In the Goth year OF her age.
PoLK.-se September 10, 1884, at 10 $50 O'Clock
a. M, J.. Lucius Polk, son OF James and Nau.
ME FOLK, aged 10 years, months and 81 days,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Same as IL is in New Hampshire.

peculiar trait in tho Swiss character, es.
pecially among tho lower classes, and most
annoying one, is that In driving or walking
you are quite unable to ind out the exact dis.
tance to your journeys end. Distances In
Switzerland are reckoned among the people OF
the country by the timo II takes to go from one
point to another on foot, four English miles TO
the hour on the level and two for ascending.
II In your travels you ask a peasant how far 1t
is to the next village, his inyarlable reply is,
"Another half hour:" tho half hour accom-.
Pitched and no village In sight, another peas
ant Is addressed, and again comes the roply,
Another half hour" and when this perform.
ance Is continued for several hours before your
say the least, Irritating.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Rolling in Wealth.

Proud Father-Never, child, never. Tho idea
OF the daughter OF a rich banker throwing her.
SELF away on q poor man. You must marry
wealth or not at oil.
Pleading Daughter-But pa, Alphonzo is not
poor.
"Not poor2 How can he be otherwise? Break
OF the engagement without delayT
"But he Is wealthy-yery wealthy, pa"
"How can summer hotel proprietor be
wealthy after such season as this? I'll war
rant he hasn't got Ave cents to his name."
"But, pa, he Is not hotel proprietor"
Nonsense; he himself admits 1t. Here Is
his card, Alphonso Dc Blank, Whltecap
" know, but he is not the proprietor"
"What is he, thenT
"The head waiter"
"oh That is different. Bless you, my chill
dren!"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Resolving Her Doubt.

She had Just Joined the church and was
hours yesterday afternoon.
John" said she, looking up anxiously, ''I
nave Just given quarter for home mission
purposes. l hardly know the difference be-
twoen homo aud foreign missions, Please tell
me which one I'd better patronizeY"
~That depends on your inclinations, my
"What do they dor"
IDOL Why, they say that the home mis-.
eionaries live upon the people,"
"Yes, and tho foreign onee?"
"Here tho process Is reversed, and the poo
pie live upon missionaries II they are fat
enough
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
The New Fire Engines.

In answer to communication from
Clapp & Jones, manufacturers of fire on
gines, who have been awarded the contract
for furnishing three fire engines to the Dis
trict, In which they state that they will
furnish the engines within 90 days after
signing the contract, tho Commissioners
say that they considered the contract as
signed when the bid was put in.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Seaside Defenses.

Phila. Call.
Seaside Hotelman-well, declared What
10 that?
Newly Arrived duest--That is mosquito net.
ting. Very handy to pin over the bedroom
windows, you know. Isuppose you have mos.
quitoes here7
"a few; but that is only cotton stun"
"of course; you would not have 1t OF silk,
would your"
"Certainly not"
"Then what are You surprised at1 What
should II be made or"
uIrOn,"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Expectant OF Dessert.

little Columbus girl who had always at
tended the Episcopal Church, and had never
remained through the service, stayed this
summer through It at a well-known Congrega.
tional Church In Massachusetts. 1t was COM
proceedings with great wonder. After time
che said In O whisper to her sister, who sat
next TO her: "Will there be ice cream"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
The Closing Prices I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept 17.-wheat closed s.9%c.
767s November, 7sSs. CorneOctober lie,
higher; September dc. higher than the clos.
Ing prices last night; September, 80; October,
53. II Is generally believed that the manipu-
In the country, which will enable them to put
september and October whore they please as
no new No. can be had until well into No.
vember, and they will be able to squeeze the
september and October shorts badly.
oats &c. hfgher-September 25h; October,
2bA. Lard &c. lower-September and Octo.
per, T.l6. Pork NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
$16.76: October, SIT.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
English Joke.

whitehall Review.
A short time ago Jones aud Robinson were
dining out together, Jones being one or tho
most absentminded individuals In existence.
Quoth Robinson to Jones: "a say old fellow,
what do you think2 A man asked me the other
day whether your name wac Smith !" MRsagfy. p
itY H.
olothlnsGa--srhfool FeEr. ElsOman, 7tns E.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
A Texas Apology.

Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
ut was amicably arranged" replied the
Texas gentleman to the coroner, "I called
him liar, and he demanded an apology with
O efx.ehooter."
"And did you make onep asked the coroner.
~ did, SIR"
"Was 1t accepted"
"Yes, sir."
How was II, then, that you shot him?"
VI had to do 30 to mako him understand my
apology"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
what His wife Told Him to Say.

Bob Nickelby married wealthy old maid for
her money. She paints herself up and makes
quite handsome appearance, at distance, at
baus and parties. on the other hand, Sam
Chuzzlewit's wife is young and good. looking
naturally. Both were In attendance at a bali
on Austin avenue, and Mrs. Nickelby lwas
met Chuzzlewit, md said:
night"
looks that way yetn
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Fare and Unfair.

Burlington Free Press.
"Your fare, young lady," said the stage.
driver, as pretty miss stepped from his ve-
hicle and was about tripping away.
"Oh, thank you'll" responded the absent.
minded little beauty; 81 think your mustache
becomes you real we'll, too"
She got her ride free,
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
An Edifytng Little Lie.


1t was q Dartmouth professor who, at chapel
service, on the morning OF n ball game be-
tween the Haryards and the home nine,
prayed for the latter's success, saying: sGIye
them the power TO win this game, o Lord" he
prayed; "only this game do We desire to win"
But the prayer awaited not against the decep-
tive curves OF the Harvard pitcher.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
what He Wanted.


NVHt bOIh Sunday Herald,
why don't you go to work" said charl.
thblo lady tho other day 10 u tramp, before
whom she had placed a nicely cooked meal.
II would, replied the vagrant, "if / had tho
ionls.' "What sort Of tools do you WANT" asked
his hostess. "a knife and fork"
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Unfettersd JOURNALISM.

NEW 10rk Tribune.
The Tongue OF Fire, Restitution, Tho Ono.
Plan Herald and Our Brother In Red are the
bizarre names OF some religious papers pub
lished in this country.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
MendricIks, uses Defined.

Now IOrk Star IDem,).
Esteemed contemporaries are discussing
whether Mr.. Hendricks is q cork or sinker on
The Presidential flshingline. He Is neither.
He Is the bait the Chicago Convention threw
overheard TO catch Democrailc votes.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-17
Derwentwater's Ominous Island.

London World.
Legendary Derwentwater is again mysteri-
Gus. The floating Island has appeared upon
Its surface, and is exciting both wonderment
ana FEAR In the dalemans breast. Some call 1t
pears in years OF calamity; from this premise
deducting the fact that England is about to be
visited by the cholera. This prophecy is
the last great cholera year. 1t matters not
that II has also appeared since. Others
among them the Oldest inhabItants-state that
II presages three months continual frost.
owen Glendower drew attention to tho fact
that his birth was coincident with extraordl-
nary natural phenomena; but then, Hotspur
also stated that his grandmother's cat had kit
tens under the same Condolences.