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The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
HOG THIEVES.
How Two Young Men of Taylor Ridge
Attempted to Raise a Stake and
We're Nipped.--TwO Respect
able Families Bowed
Down in Shame.

Two young country lads came to grief
last night. Their folly has brought a
cloud of sorrow over the heads OF two
highly respectable families of Edgington
township. Near Taylor Ridge in
Edgington township there liyea Two
families named Spickler and Lailin.
They are old settlers and never
before was the reputation of either family
brought into disrepute, There are two
young men in these families who are warm
friends. Their names are Ellsworth
Spickler and Frank Latin. 1t seems that
this young pair of worthless were low in
funds this week and they concluded to
raise a stake. Yesterday they drove eight
fine hogs into this city and sold
then to Mr.. Sass, the butcher, for $40,
Laflin after they had divided the cash,
returned home. and Spickler remained
in this city 10 have Il good time. Last
night word was received from Taylor
Ridge that eight hogs had been stolen
from Mr.. Elijah Bateman, of that place.
The suspected parties were mentioned.
Last night Officer Bunker was detailed to
work up the case, and he went out TO
Taylor Ridge for that purpose. When
he got there he found that Latin
had been arrested by constable, This
morning Officer Etztl went on still hunt
for Spicklcr and found him, and he was
lodged in the police station. He virtu-
ally admitted his guilt and had nothing to
say about the matter further than that he
was very sorry. He had got away with
a good share of the money he had GOT by
the sale of the hogs.
This morning about 2 O'Clock Consta-
BILE Clifton Stanley arrested Latin at his
home, and at Ills a. m. today lie
brought him to this city and Latin and
Spickier were locked up in the county
jail. 1t Was learned this morning that
Mr.. Bateman sw0re out warrant for the
arrest of both the young men before JUS
tiee Sherwood in Edgington, and there
fore their preliminary trial will be held
before him tomorrow morning.
Spickler was seen ny reporter for
this paper, in the police station this
morning He said that the hogs he sold
yesterday were his own and that he had
more Just like them. He said he never
was more surprised in his life than he
was when Officer Etzel arrested him. He
expressed the hope of being able to prove
that the hogs were his He said that the
reason he did not go home last night was
that he was induced by friend to stay and
have little fun. The hogs are now in
the pound. Their average weight is 23j
pounds, and each of them has slit il
both ears, which mark tallies exactly with
that OF the balance of Mr.. Bateman's
hogs. Theyoung men will be taken tc
Edgington tomorrow morning for trial
Officer bunker had long and Difficult
trip to Taylor Ridge, having to 90 around
by the way of Andalusia for some neces
sary information.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
A Republican Trick.

The republicans are circulating report
today that the Hon James Fl. Paddel
ford, recently elected to the state legisla-
ture from this legislative district, is in a
dying condition and that there is no hope
for his recovery. They are rejoicing over
the prospects of his death and say they
will, in the event of Mr.. Paddelford's s
death, elect republican in his place and
thus secure control of the Legislature
Mr.. John N. Huntoon, who is a nephe W
of Mr.. Paddelford, today received tele-
gram from that gentleman saying that he
was quite well. So the republican false~
hood, like all the party's other schemes,
falls to the ground.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
A Grand JOllillcatiOn Meeting Arrang.
ed Tor Saturday Night---The
Line Of March. Etc.

Tomorrow evening will witness one
of the greatest Publications in the history
of Rock Island. Wednesday a meeting
was held at the democratic headquarters at
which Sheriff Reticker acted as chairman
and Aug. Huesing as secretary. The fol-
lowing programme was arranged for the
great jollfication on Saturday evening:
Chief marshal, NJ NJ. Briggs; assistant
marshals, j. M. Reticker, Capt. Harry
Abel, Julius Junge, and B. Winter.
W. H. Judge was unanimously elected to
take charge of the bonfire. J. r. John,
ston and Henry Lidders were elected q
committee to secure bands of music for
the occasion. The following line of
march was arranged: Form on Second
avenue at Union square; march west to
Ninth street; thence south to Fourth
avenue; east to Twelfth street; north to
Third avenue; east to Eighteenth street;
oohbh w bCNChth GhSb W Ntu~
tieth street; north to Union square. AT
the square there will music and speeches
by local speakers. Mr. Aug. Huesing
was elected by the members of the meet
ing to extend hearty welcome to all
| democrats in the country surrounding
Rock Island to come out Saturday even
ing and ratify the election of Grover
Cleveland and Thos. A. Hendricks, and
he hereby cordially invites every democrat
in this county and in Davenport to turn
out and help Rock Island rejoice in
the election of man to the presidency
who regards public office as public
trust Then turn out, democrats, and
make the welkin ring shouting for Clevc-
land and for Hendricks. There will be a
grand illumination, splendid march,
stirring speeches, a big bonfire and fine
fireworks. The demonstration will be one
that Rock Island seldom sees, and any,
one who misses 1t will be sorry forit
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
A PLEASANT PARTY.
Celebration Of the Twelfth Anniyprsa-
~ Oi john h. kcticker'S Birth
dHy---A Large Assembly Of
Little Friends.

Yesterday was the twelfth anniversary
of the birth of John K Reticker son OF
Sheriff Reticker and last night there was
pleasant little surprise for him az the
home of his parents. Invitations were
sent out and large number of Johnnie s
friends were present. He was totally un
aware that any reception was to be given
in his honor and therefore he was the
most surprised boy in the town when the
guests began to arrive. The little folks
at once entered upon the full enjoyment
of the occasion and the house rang with
merry laughter and music. Games were
played and songs sung and it is safe tC
say that the jail building never before was
the scene of such genuine pleasure.
Master John was the recipient of many
handsome presents from his friends as
memcntos of the occasion. An elegant
supper was served the visitors, at which
Master John presided as the honored
host. The party broke up at late hour
each one wishing Johnnie many returns
of his birthday anniversary and prosper
ity for the coming years. He is justly
popular among his young friends, for HI
is good and studious boy. Among thosC
present were;
Veda Shaffer, Jennie keohler NAV Long
Mable O'Neil, Winnie O'Neil, Annie Det
gems, Annie Buford, Esther Rosenfield
Carrie Rosenfield, Eva Smith, Gracit
Jobes All Hoffmaster, Hugh Curtis, vii
lie Egglcston, Abe Rosenfield Waite
Stanton, Charlie Long, Walter Long
Tomme Clinton. Allie Ritter, Willie
Gest Addie Gest, Melville, Copp
Cora Gaylord, Lon Ransom, Ada Hem
enway, Alice Hcmenway, Mollie Carse
Kate Carse, May Wollenhaupt, Hattie
hamburger, Fannie hamburger, Fannie
hamburger, Carrie Goldsmith, Mamie
Frick, Clara Bryant, Jessie Frick, Mlli'
Igleheart, Bertha Copp, Kittie Gest
Madge Hemenway, Lizzie Carse, Mar!
Johnston; Eddie Wollenhaupt, Charlie
McCue, Herman Detzent, Eddie Wagner
Louie Baker, Louie Reeves, Mamie Gold
smith, Ralph Mcneil, Clifford Yerbury
Sam Ransom, Charlie Williams and 9th
|
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
In a Strange Land.

Last evening there arrived on the Can
non ball train at the Union depot young
Swede girl She was in great distress of
mind, and wept better tears. Baggage
master Graves approached her and asked
what the trouble was. She was unable
to answer him, but kept wringing her
hands and exclaiming Gable" A Swede
man was found who inquired what the
cause of her sorrow was, and the girl told
him that she left the old country three
weeks ago with barely money enough to
reach this country. She expected rela>
tives from Cable to meet her here,
but they had failed to come,
and she was penniless and
knew not what to do. She was provided
with supper and sat down in the ladies'
waiting room to wait in the hope that her
relatives would come. The poor weary
emigrant soon fell into a sound slumber,
and there she laid all night on hard
bench and slep soundly. This morning
she awoke refreshed and cheerful. and
Mr.. Graves sent her down to the Peoria
depot and she found her relatives, and
together they departed for Cable as hap
py as CLAIMS.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
The Toughs have Heard Of Him.

The coat thief, Burgmann, asked for a
change of venue when he appeared before
Justice Cropper yesterday why do you
ask for change of venue?' asked the JUS
tice.
''Oh, I've heard of YOU answered the
fellow. AS there was to be no trial, he
didn't get the change. The thieves have a
wholesome dread of Justice Cropper, as
has also the rough characters in general,
for he makes them come to time when he
gets q chance.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Sparks From the smokestack.

The cannon ball train was two minutes
late this morning.
The R. l. & P passenger left ten mln>
utes late this morning in consequence of
waiting for the cannon ball train.
The palace car Aztec is receiving its
final touching up today, and the servants
are getting the stores into place, for to-
morrow night Hon. P. L. Cable and
party will leave for the south.
The cannon ball train this morning had
fourteen cars, four more than usual.
There was one coach full of Chinese
bound from San Francisco to New York.
They were about the dlrtiest looking
crowd that has been seen on c., /. &
P. train for many long day.
Baggagemaster Graves has at last got a
truck that suits him. He had two of
them made according to his own ideas in
the shops in Davenport. This morning
he had a chance to test his trucks. The
Margaret Mather company came along
with forty two pieces OF baggage and it
was easily packed on these trucks. When
Graves gets up thing it is sure 10 be
good and useful.
A fellow asked for ticket for Salt
River, at the c.. M. & st. P. depot this
morning. Agent Holmes said that he
had often heard of the place but he never
before suspected that it was on the c., M.
& St. p road. He looked over his list of
stations and found that it was small
station on the Council Bluffs division of
the c.. M & St. p north of Savanna.
The fellow got his ticket and Mr.. Holmes
remarked that he would send republicans
up there pretty cheap, as that seemed to
be their destination, generally speaking.
There is rumor going the rounds in
railroad circles, which, if true. is quite
important 1t is to the effect that the c.
B. &. Q. railroad company have bought
the track of the c. M. g. ST. p. road
| from Savanna south to Rock Island and
| that after the first of next month we will
see no trains on the last named road in
| this city.
But" it may be asked, what good
would this do the o." Well, it will be
remembered that for some time there has
been mysterious surveys, grading and
other work done on line, the objective
point OF which seemed to be Savanna to
st. Paul 1t has been generally conceded
that this work has been done by the 90
folks and their idea OF course, is to secure
a line of their own into st. Paul. Now i
they have bought the St. Paul track from
Savanna to Rock Island, when this pro
jeeted road is completed, they would
have a line of their own all the way from
St Louis to ST. Paul and that is quite
an idea is it not?
| The rumor takes on various shapes, an
other form being that the 20" have only
leased the line from Port Byron junction
to Savanna and intend running thei
trains in that way. But the story givel
first is the one generally told.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

The best blood pnri6er 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 OF
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 al
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: December wheat, 745 Janu-
ary. rs; May, 50. November corn, 44i
year, 3855; January, 364; May, 3s4 No
vember oats, 26ss; December, 26t, May,
80. January pork, $11.42; February,
$1155. November lard, $7.97; Decem>
ber, $500; January, $6.023 November
ribs, So. 70; December, $5.S5; January,
S5.57. Hogs, $4,000; light, $40 to 81 60
mixed, $410 to 81 30; heavy, 81 40 to
$475.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
A Lawyers Opinion Of Interest to all.

]. A. Tawney, Esq, a leading attorney
of Winona, Minn., writes: "After using
it for more than three years, take great
pleasure in stating that regard DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, as the
best remedy in the world for Coughs and
Colds. 1t has never failed to cure the
most severe colds have had, and invari-
ably relieves the pain in my chest"
Trial Bottles of this sure cure for all
Throat and Lung Diseases may be had
Free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug Store
Large size, $1.00.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

Mr. Leo Baas, of Upton, Iowa, has
had hard tussle with typhoid fever. He
was here visiting his brother-in-l law, DR..
DeSanto month ago, and after mis- re
turn to Upton he became i'll, and came
right back. He has been lying very i'll for
three weeks at Dr. DeSantos residence,
and tine crisis in his case was reached yes
terday, and we are pleased to be able to
state change for the better took place.
Mr.. Baas' recovery is now but matter
of a couple of weeks.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

As is generally known throughout the
city, negotiations have been on foot for
some time TO effect a settlement of the fl.
nancial difficulties of B. d. Buford & Co.
and we are pleased to say that the adjust
ment is nearly completed The Union an
ticipates the settlement this morning, by
making assertions and giving figures that
are wholly unauthentic and unauthorized
by the parties concerned. When the final
arrangements are perfected, the public
will have full partic ulars.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Gning AWaV,

Next week ex-Sheriff Frank Ankrum
will leave for his farm near Steele City,
Nebraska, which he proposes to make
his home in the future. Frank thinks
that farming beats living in the city all
hallow, and he expects to have big crops
next year.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
The Plurality Placed at 984 by
the Official Vote, which was
Completed this After
noon.

The result of the presidential election
is no longer a question of the slightest
doubt. Everyone comedies the election
of Cleveland and Hendricks, and the par
tisan papers have at last been compelled
to submit to the inevitable The official
count has served to substantiatc Clevc-
lands plurality, although slightly reduce
ed from the figures first sent out. That
the contest is now definitely settled every
one must be glad, although all cannot be
expected to feel good over the result. The
will of the majority is expressed however,
as Cleveland has not only a majority in
the electoral college, but also of the pops
ular vote.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
A RUN ON A nkuG STORE

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Hartz & Balm
sens for Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. All persons affected with
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness. Severe
Coughs affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can get Trial Bottle of this
great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store. Regular size 81 90
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Police Picklups.

Last evening William Dowling was be>
fore Justice Cropper charged with having
assaulted his wife. He plead guilty to
the charge and said the reason he struck
her was that he was drunk and abusive
and he lost his temper as a man naturally
would. He was fined S. and the costs.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Artant,nn. Iaffarsnn Climb

All the members of the Jefferson club
are requested to meet at Turner hall
promptly at O'Clock tomorrow evening
to participate in the democratic jollifica
ton BEN r. CABLE.
President.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
New OYerenats.

The police officers received their new
overcoais last evening and the night force
blossomed out like dandies. The over
coats ali fit well and are made of the best
OF navy blue. They will keep the cold
winter winds from ''paralyzrng' the caps
pers this winter
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Hard Coal Market,

Pea coal 800; CRATE and egg, S7,75;
range, nut and No. a $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal, Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff f. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
CLEVELAND WINS.

New YORK, Nov. 14.-[Speciall The
official canvass of the vote of New York
state was completed this afternoon. The
result does not materially alter the un
official returns. Cleveland's plurality in
the state is now put at 9S4
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
Attention, SunnYsIdas!

All members of the Sunnyside club are
requested to meet at their headquarters
this Friday evening, Nov. H. at
7:3O o'clock, to make arrangements to
join in Saturday nights celebration. BY
order of the president.
J. II. LIDDERs.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
County Building
PROBATE


13-Estate of Nels Peterson deceased
Appraisement warrant issued to Gustav
A. Andreen, Carl Helpenstell and VIM.
II. Hayes.
TRANSFERS.
Oct. 12-Henry Ashdown to Edward
Ashdown, NJ Sc and SCI ne s, 10, 2e; Sc,
600.
Susan Flickinger to Jacob Flickinger,
WI sw 18, IA, 2e and out lot 80, 90, 10,
2e; 81.
LICENSED TO WED.
Oct. 13-William Nowak and Miss
Seidletz; Theodore Harder and Miss Car
oline Buncher, all of Rock Island.
John Gulim, of Ereeport, and Miss
Julia Bresnahan, of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

FRIDAY, NOV, IA, 1884.
Coal Shed.

A new coal shed has been erected near
the waterworks building and is now being
filled with slack for use at the water
works. This is much better and handler
than the old way of piling the coal on the
ground near the engine room.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
The River.

The river continues to fall slowly.
The St Paul will probably be down
tomorrow. She has been delayed by fogs.
The Mary Morton was here this morn
ing on her last trip up the river. She
had splendid trip OF both passengers
and freight.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

E. w. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14


Remaining uncalied for in the Postofice al Rock
Island, Rock Island Comfy Illinois,
THURSDAY EVENING. Nov 13, 1881.
Allison Clara B johnson WmM
Alexander L C King Miss Lizzie
Asman Robt Kaiser Henry
Auty Thos Lewis
Adams VIM Lane Michael
b Mr. Murrn Mary
Beede C G (3) Nichols Mai AN
Buckley James Phillips CIV
Blakesley John Jr Potts A
Beal Mrs Lohiso Parker Mary l.
Bloom Mrs Mary Qnigg Edward
C0nnOF G RYAN Annie
Crouch John Regan ] j
Carpenter Jacob a Schmidt Mrs Annie
Crooks Miss Nettie South d r
Dixon d Smith Ezra
Diliey LOnis Schroeder Fred
Eldridge d 20 Schmeckel Emil
Edwards John A Smith ElsieW
Evans Miss Minnie Schroeder Henry
Frommann + Range Adolph
FaZZie Fred Reynolds Oliver
Hammond g. White Sprarue Silas
Hinduson A r Md Swallow NJ
HomliCher Alex Stafford NJ
Haberloh wilkins Miss Dolic
Hurst L W Wilson Fred
Huffman Henry Webb Frank
Henry John Weiss John
Huntley Mrs Wright Mrs L A
Hatfield Miss Molle While Mary
Mcclure John II WibeT Theresa
Johnston Miss Emma White Thos IL
johnson Melvin Zeigler Miss Kate
King Miss Lizzie
FOREIGN LIST
Swan Carl Winteerick Christian
WiStrand Adlina
Give the number of the list when calling for adj
vertised letters.
CIV. HAYES, P. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

Three hundred arrests have been made
in connection with the latest plot to mur
der the Gear.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

Chief Justice Waite has never missed a
session of his court.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-11-14

Remaining uncaled for in the Postofice al Rock
Island, Rock Island Comfy Illinois,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-12-12
MINING NOTES.

The Monitor mine in Taylor district,
White Pine, New, is Just now opening out
big in two places.
The quartz indications continue to be
very bright in the vicinity of Washington
district, Nevada county
The splendid mica deposits Of Santa Fe
and Rio Arriba counties, N. NJ, have
grown into great public interest.
The new mining district of Teiunga is
coming into some prominence. II is situ-
ated some fifty miles or SO west of San Ber-
nardino.
The value of Calico as a mining camp is
evidenced almost daily. The new strikes
and finds reported are making things very
lively there.
Last Friday week the new furnace at the
Richmond works at Eureka, New, for
smelling speiss, was started up and works
like a charm.
Weaverville, Trinity county, is putting
forth its claims to the trade of the New
River quartz mines. in opposition to those
proclaimed by Eureka.
Ivanpah district, in San Bernardino. is q
very large one and extends into Nevada. In
the northern part of the district some good
gaiena and copper ledges have been located.
The Mammoth, location eight miles
south OF the Tiger, in Yayapai county, Ari-
IONA, has ledge from ten to sixty feet wide
on the surface, and crops out for over two
miles
A fine vein of ore has been struck in Nve
county, Nevada, near Hot Springs. The
ledge is about six feet in width and grows
wider as it becomes uncovered. An assay
showed 1898 so per ton.
The Cotton Semi 1ropic says number of
capitalists are interesting themselves in
Bear Valley mining property, and extensive
operations will be commenced on some of
the property in short time.
Affairs generally in Deep Spring, Inyo
county, and the adjoining dislrictS-Pal-
metto, Sylvania and Lida-if not flourish
ing, are certainly quite as much so both in
fact and in promise as any other portion of
this region.
The gravel claims in Placer county are
immense in extent and richness. In one
claim over $200, 900 clear profit was realized
during the past year. and there are many
claims where the gravel pays ST and up
wards per load.
The location of most of the New River
mines is at an elevation of 4, 100 feet the
Mary Blame, on the summit of the divide,
being about |, 300 feet higher. A rush of
prospectors to the district early in.-tbe
spring is predicted.
Some important strikes have been made
IN the Carlisle mine, Grant county, N. NJ.
On the 30O-foot level body of ore has been
encountered which shows up free gold like
the Old time surface workings, and assay
ing III the thousands. On the 400-foot level
the ledge has been tapped and an immense
body of ore encountered. The mill need
not stop now for the next ten years.
Since the furnace started in 1888, the Ari-
IONA United Verde Copper mines have pro-
duced 2,S91 tons of refined copper, and
237, ,951 ounces of silver. Estimating cop
per at $3.50 per ton, and silver at 81 per
ounce, this gives $751;, ,451 as the total gross
product The above return shows an aver
age of u tons of copper bullion per day for
the one thirty-ton furnace which has been
running.
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c. ZWICKEL

NESTREET FOUNDRY, BETWEEN FOURTH
lN and Fifth Cast-Iron Founder Manufact-
urer of all kinds cf Cast and Rod iron Railngz
and Fences. All Building Castings n 9de to order.
g1-DIm
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WHOLE NO. l0,499.

held up a freight train conductor ON the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe at Rincon,
yesterday, and made him haul them to
Deming. Arriving there they were ar
rested, and are now in custody.
a, NJ. Tenney. c. |. Kemp and ]. b.
Christopher, the Mormon Elders recently
sentenced for polygamy, were taken up the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe line yes
terday, en- route 10 the House of Correction
at Detroit Mich, where they are to serve
three wears