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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
We Should Smile to Articnlate

That the days are growing longer
gradually, and that the gas bills are d.
minishing in size.
That the poetical fiend has not yet
dared to rehash "the beautiful snow
That the people should rejoice and be
glad, for the Hennepin canal will soon
make this vicinity boom.
That this weather is little more agree
allie to the sense of feeling, than that
which was experienced last week
That our young people have a mania
for roller skating, and do not use the ice
much.
That the ladies should give a charity
calico ball
That every one would go, and make the
occasion one of great Importance.
That the young railroad clerk is still
sewing on his own buttons and wishing
for the happy day
That the young man who wants to do
the right thing should treat his girl to a
sleighride.
That the girls are continually talking
of leap year, and making arrangements to
celebrate it.
That list of bachelors will be printed
before long for their especial benefit.
That the young horseman who beat his
opponent the other day, still continues to
eXult.
That the marriage in bon ton society
will take place next month without fail.
That the ARGUS still continues 20 -four
ish and do good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Rays From the Headlight.

The Rock Island s. Peoria railway has
adopted the rebate check which is given
by the conductor to persons paying the
fare on the train. The ten cents extra
collected by the conductor is refunded at
any ticket Office of the company, if the
ticket is presented within twenty four
hours after it is issued.
The Denver & Rio Grande railway filed
mortgage in the county clerks office at
Colorado Springs, Ell Paso county, Col,
Wednesday. bonding all its lines, rolling
stock and lands to the Union Trust Com
pany, of New York, for $50. 000, 900. to
run thirty years at five per cent per an
mum.
Although the war inaugurated Wednes-
day by the Alton and Rock Island roads
in passenger rates between Kansas City
and New York and Boston, has been
started for the purpose of bringing Vice
Commissioner Pierson to terms. and is
about to active its mission. it is evident
that the Western lines are none too anxious
to prolong a struggle that may be speed
i.y and peaceably concluded.
Mr.. W. NJ. Sage. general freight agent
OF the Rock Island road, has addressed
the subjoined notice to all agents; IAN
car loads of apples in barrels, flour in
barrels or sacks, and any freight in pieces
or packages, should be checked into car
by you, when it is practicable to do so,
and receipt or bill of lading should be
given for the exact number; but when
this cannot be done, more or less should
be written out plainly and in full on the
receipt or bill of lading gwen to shippers
Agents will be held responsible for all
losses oecasioned by the non observance
of above instructions"
A meeting of general passenger and
ticket agents of Western roads was held
at No. 14s Monroe street. Chicago, for
the consideration of this subject There
were present Messrs James Charlton,
Alton; H. c. Townsend and F Chandler,
Wabash and Missouri Pacific; A V. IL.
Carpenter, George H. Heatford, and w.
H. Dixon. st. Paul; E. St. John and W.
A Strong, Rock Island; f. L. Lomax.
Burlington, and w. H. Stennett and W.
\. Thrall, Northwestern.
Mr. Charlton was the Chairman, and
Mr.. Dixon the Secretary
An effort was made to prepare an agree
ment that would allow the payment of
commissions on ticket sales which would
be agreeable to both the eastern trunk
lines and the western lines that have
hitherto refused to join the Rock Island
and Alton roads in their warfare against
Persons discrimination. No conclusion
was reached.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
A Fine Time

The persons who formed the party that
went out TO the residence of Supervisor
Taylor last evening, are loud in their
praise of the manner in which they were
treated by the host and hostess On their
arrival an elegant supper was pa,taken of,
and the evening was devoted to general
sociabillty, So happy were all that the
time sped swiftly by, and the home trip
was not undertaken until late hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Skipped the Town.

Rumor saith that James E. Smith. for
merly pressman for Ed Hines, has skipped
the town. and left his country for his
country's good. There is woman in
the case whose name we have not ascer-
certained, with whom Smiths intimacy
was close rather than judicious, and a
child was born unto the gentleman with
out the marriage ceremony having been
performed. Smith did not like the
prospect and said he did not intend to
fulfil the law by paying six dollars u
week for the support of the kid. and left
town Wednesday morning. 1t is not
known where he went, but the Freeman
suggests that he may be found in the
Gazette office, Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
The County Building.
TRANSFERS.


10-Ambrose Scarf to James 4. Scarf
n50 acres VIZ sci and n52 acres e4 sw4 O.
IS, 2e; 81 900.
Lucius Wells to jeremiah lie Qaattc.
Jr,, e2 set. 2. 16, 5w; $50.
PROBATE.
10-Estate of Daniel Donovan, de
ceased. Proof of death and letters OF
administration issued to Fanny Donovan.
Bond filed and approved. James F.
Robinson, William Blanchard and VIM,
T. Magill appointed appraisers.
11--Assigument of ]. P Newberg,
Assignee's report filed and approved, and
assignee ordered to pay creditors a dlvi-
dend of 10 per cent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Daniel Donovan deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Admin
strStriN OF the estate of Daniel Donovan late of the
county of Rock Island, Stale of Illinois, deceased
hereby gives notice that she viii appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the office
of the clerk of said Court, in the city nf Rock
Island, at the March term, on the Second Mon
day in March next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said cs
tate are requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of January. A. D.. 1884.
FANNY DONOVAN,
an 1G-dIw Administrative
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Personal Points.

Robert Lee, of Gable, was a visitor to
the city today.
Chairman Heath of the board of super
vison, was in the city today,
Mr. George :Wynkoop left for Denver
yesterday.
MIR. Samuel Heagy and wife, of Hamp-
ton, were at the Harper house today,
Miss Lille Glenn left yesterday for
Denver TO visit her brother Mr.. Charles
Gleim
Mr.. E. E. Lloyd, for sometime past
engaged as salesman, in Balm & Cos Tea
morning, to assume the management of
Balm & Co.'S store at that place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Peoria Democrat

A mysterious case of sickness occurred
Tuesday at the house of correction. At
10 o'clock in the morning three of the
prisoners, named Jack Harper, Shot
Rogers, and old man Conrad, were taken
suddenly and seriously i'll in the cellar
where they were tarrrying to keep them
selves warm in the intervals of work, they
being employed as Transfers. They
fastened out in the open air and began
retching and purging violently. They
were very sick, and V, NJ Lincoln, the
superintendent alarmed at their Condi-
ton, hurried for a physician DR.. Brendel.
the county physician, was ont at the poor
farm; DIR. Stout and DR.. Martin were not
in their offices. but Lincoln finally Sc
cured DR.. Wakefield, and fastened with
him to the work house, where
he remained with the sick prison
ers from II a. m. to 4 p. m.
In the afternoon DR.. Brown was sent up
by Mayor Warner, and assisted DR. Wake
field That the men were very sick, even
dangerously i'll, there was no doubt, but
what was the matter of them the doctors
were at a loss to determine. They, how
ever, gave them medicine, and yesterday
Harper and Rogers were much better, and
the old man still badly off, but there is no
question of their recover The men ate
breakfast Tuesday morning with the rest
of the prisoners, and had the same fare,
and they declare they had eaten and drum
ken nothing else during the morning.
There was no evidence of their having
had any whisky, and no apparent occasion
for their sickness. That all three should
be simultaneously seized in the same way
is not little singular. There were Two
other men in the cellar with them at the
time, and they saw nothing to explain the
matter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Leap Year Party.

The young ladies of Cambridge have
taken advantage of the special privileges
accorded them this year, to a certain ex-
tent at least Last night they gave a
grand party, sending out invitations to
their gentlemen friends, for whom they
called at eight o'clock. Beihrs band of
this city furnished the music The boys
were much pleased with the change of
management. The young men of Rock
Island are anxiously awaiting for the
ladies to entertain them with a leap year
party,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Grand Army of the ReuubIic

Last evening the officers elect of ]. w.
Muse Post 500, Milan, were installed by
T. j. Covell, A. d. C. Comrades ]. NJ.
Reticker, P. G. and E. H. Bowman, S. V.
c., of Post 243. were present, and all
enjoyed pleasant evening.
Major T. J. Covell will muster in Post
No. 3S5. G. A R. at Coal Valley this
evening, and J. W. Muse Post No. 500, OF
Milan, will assist, with guard and music
Comrades from Rock Island can leave al
Up. m. on the accommodation train, and
return at one am
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Mr.. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, Mr.. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance OF
the stock of goods. Mir. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valiaes
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail yourself Of
this opportunity and call early.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Not Yet.

The grand jury was still in session at 3
o'clock this afternoon, and parties that
were posted said they would not adjourn
until evening. They have deeds dark
and treacherous under advisement, and
when their work is completedlook out for
some startling developments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Masquerade Ball.

The first annual masquerade of the
season will be given by Holly Hose
Co. No. s, at Armory hall on the evening
of Friday, January is, 1884 Music by
Bleuer's band. Costumes can be had at
Armory hall on the day of the entertain
ment. Ladies' tickets can be had at
Wheaton's drug store. Gentlemen's
tickets, so cents, ladies' 25 cents. Supper
at John Astor's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
TIE Danny ARGUS.
Friday January IL, 1854.
Tomorrow Morning.

The finance committee of the city coun.
Gil will be at the council room tomorrow
morning to receive check of So, sos .05
from Mr.. Fred A. Cramer Upon which
they will give him receipt in full of his
Indebtedness to the city of Rock Island.
So be it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 210 seventeenth street
HARDWARE.
Stewart & Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAIL0RS.
Wendt, IL. 1902 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS,
Wilmans, J. NJ. Post Office Block
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS published every
evening, (Sunday eXceptedl in Argus block. OPP
posite Postoflce Best advertising medium in the
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUs; published
every Friday. fine job department in eennec
ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CoNFEcTIoNRRs.
krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
SrATIoNEsS'
Wimans, J. NJ, Post Office Block.
SALOONS.
Wolf, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1872 second avenue.
warren MAKERS
Bromley, G. A, 1917 second avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY
In the Circuit Cont, in Chsncery.
William K. White VS.. Hannah Meehsn. Margaret
Ann Meehan. Thomas r. Mechan. Ann hli2a-
beth Meehau, BRIDGET Meehan, Agnes Meebgu,
Nellie &eehau and John Joseph MechGi, Fore
ClOsUfe.-Genersl No 2425.
Notice is hereby given thst by vjrtue Of a decree
Of said Court. entered in the above entitled cause,
on the Ninth day of october, \ D., 1888, | shall
on Saturday. the Ninth day of February, A.
D.. 1884, at the hour of one O'Clock in the after
noon, at the North door of the Court House. in
said county If Rock Island, to satisfy said de
cree sell at public vendue to the highest and best
bidder, that certain parcel of land situate in the
County Of Rock Island and State Of Illinois,
known and described as follows, to-wit:
Lot No. Four az in Block Ne. Eleven an in
the Town of Camden Mills, now Milan.
Dated At Rock Island Illinois, this Goth day Of
December, A. n, 1883.
HENRY CURTIS, JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county III.
PARKS Il PLEASANTs.
Compartments Solicitors.
dec 81 d32t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
HARD GOAL MARKET.

The bestls the cheapest. | have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal. Office at E. d. Fol-
SONS -four and feeastore No. 1,706 Third
avenue, Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23-tf VIM. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
HARD COAL MARKET,

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfeld (for
grates) $500. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
nelisyiIlc coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue q. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
tFHIeH HARD COAL

J. s. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association. 2017 Sec
ond avenue. for prices on the best hard
coal in the city, Nut and No. 4 $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Why suffer with Malaria fEmory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallable, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory Little Cathartic Pills, give q
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
body.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
TAXES.

The faxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Armory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
let Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

Miss Mary Greenfield, Galatia, ILL.,, says:
- Browns Iron Bitters cured me of ner-
vousness, indigestion and general debility.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
Choice Pork.

Spare ribs, tenderloins, sausage meat,
pigs feet and leaf lard, at j. s. Gilmore's
packing house. lift
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
e. w. HURST,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, office No 1919 Second
II Avenue, between nth and 18th SITS Cup stairs)
Rcck Island, III. dec-12-d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MI. T.. SWEENEY,
nj. nj. STURGEON,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW -
n Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
4 -duep,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
NOTICE.

FOR sALE-old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
laud National Bank, Rock Island, III.
sept-26 dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
M. NJ. CORRETT

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Solicitor in Chancery and
Il Notary Public. Abstracts Loans and collec.
tons. Office, Bufords Block, I'd avenue, over
Bakers Jewelry store. uov-20d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11
e. c. CONNELLY.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Il Rock Island, Ills. Office in Post Ofiicc Build
ing, over Mitchell Il Lyndc's Bank, Rooms No s
Su1 10 VI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-11

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17

REGISTERED AT THE PALATRA Posi- OFFICE
AS SECOND-CLAss NAIL MATTER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17

and satisfactory state of equipment
and drill. These soldiers cannot
pass under the control of a central
power; their interests cannot be sep
arated from those of their fellow
citizens, and they will be, in a free
country, the only safe guards for
public and private defense against
lawlessness. Let all the state press
join the Florida Herald and give our
representatives no rest till the neces-
sarv law is on the statute books.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17
CITIZEN SOLDIERS.

We call attention to the fact that
the gentlemen of Palatka are again
attempting to organize an efficient
military company. Recent events
have demonstrated the absolute ne
cesslty of such organizations in 9TH
er states, and with her increasing
population and consequent increase
of lawless elements, the day is not
Tar distant when the need will be
felt at our own doors and regret be
too late. In our past history the
militia has always been amply suffi-
cient for all practical purposes, and
the primary ideas underlying our or
game law is opposed to standing
army. But if the states do not ade-
quately provide for the protection
OF the people, it is a patent fact that
the national government must do so,
and we are thus compelled to make
our choice between an efficient force
OF state militia and a permanent ma.
tional army. Public opinion has al.
ready pronounced in thunder tones
against the latter. Even under the
leadership of Grant and Sherman
the people would not enlist in such
a dangerous undertaking. Florida
must give arms and buildings to hen
citizen soldiery and she must pay
these defenders of her laws and pro-
perty a reasonable sum for the time
expended in keeping up necessary
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17

Sell the present jail and build a
new one on the courthouse lot front
ing Lemon street. JAS. BURT"
We have now presented in sup
port of our Sundays editorial an ar
ray of names well calculated to in
fuence any doubling Thomas. The
people fully appreciate the necessity
of the measure urged upon their
consideration, and are perfectly will
ing that the public funds should be
usedfor such an purpose. In another
point Of view not yet presented the
necessity of a new building may be
argued. Twice we have had whole
sale deliveries, and it seems that this
view of its insuficiency would alone
be enough. Felons have escaped
with ease, and it seems impossible
to recapture them when once they
are at large. A person under indict-
ment for murder escaped from one
of the iron cells some years ago;
since, from the adjoining cell, priso-
ners lowered themselves to the
ground and are still at large; more
recently, a hole was dug under the
fence surrounding the Jail, a lock
was broken by a blow, a staple
drawn, land parties awaiting trial for
feIonies walked quietly to the river,
and left on the steamer. Since that
time, guard is placed nightly in
the building, and its inmates have
been held, but these expenses ac-
cumulate on the county, and good
jail would give better accommoda-
lions to the prisoner, greater safety
to the public and ensure the adj
ministration of justice. GIVE Us A
NEW JAIL.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17
The Philadelphia Times.
L ssh.
THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. 1854

THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES, 1884.
THE TIMES will enter upon the new year
stronger and more prosperous than ever be-
fore in its histOry-mOre widely read and
quoted, more heartily commended, and more
ferCely criticized with a more complete or
ganiZatiOn, and an able ssOff of contributors
and with the same independence and fearless
ness that has made 1t successful and powerful
in the past.
THE TIMES has no party to follow, no candi-
dates to advance, but will meet every issue, as
it has ever done, with consistent devotion to
lie welfare. And, while maintaining its posi-
ton as the leading journal of Philadelphia, it
viii aim to be continually in the advance in all
that can add value to newspaper.
The value of a newspaper is not in its size or
display, but in the intelligence and care, the
cOnciseneSS and freshness with which it is
edited. The TIMES spends Iaylshly for news
from all parts of the world, but all its dis
patches are carefully edited and condensed, in
order TO give the complete news of the day IN
the most concise and attractive shape, ana with
it a large variety of entertaining and lnsrruc-
tive reading. The best writers at home and
abroad are employed to enrich its columns,
busy man and TO the leisure of the home cir
Gle, a welcome visitor TO intelligent and honest
citizens of every political, religious and social
taste.
THE WEEKLY TIMES is altogether different
from the weekly newspapers of twenty years
ago. The day of those papers have gone by.
The telegraph and better local newspapers
everywhere, especially in the thriving centres
of rural population, have made the old weekly
metropolitan newspaper unSatlsfy1ng. Those
that cling TO their ancient usages have lost
their hold on our fOrward-moylng people; they
are but shadows Oftheir former greatness, and
they have but a shadow of their former power.
Those papers have had their usefulness, but it
is gone; and, with il. they are going, too. 1t
was not the fault Of the papers: 1t was the i'm
prOvement of the country that brought about
the change. Men and women. wherever they
live. now require freSher news; and they re-
quirc more than news.
THE WEEKLY TINES gathers of the types OF
every passing week whatever has lasting in
tereSt TO the people at large, and sets it before
them in such generosity of paper and print as
would have asUOnished US all twenty yeors a go
DAILY-Twelve cents a week, fifty cents @
month IS year, two cents a copy.
SUNDAT-FOur cents copy, 81 year.
WEEKLY-0ne copy, g year; FIVE copies
/ IS q year: ten copies, SIS a year; twenty cop
/ les S25 year. with one copy free to the getter.
+ up of every club
/ THE TIMES,
PHILADELPHIA.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-04-17

The Fernandina Mirror is one of
the ablest papers published in the
State, and its editor is aman strictly
fair and just. From such a source
the endorsement of our views on the
necessity of a revision of the consti-
tuition is peculiarly grateful, and it
is also pleasing to note that he
agrees with us in thinking many er-
rors in our present revenue system
are caused by the laws, and not sole
ly by their administration. But
better than all is his opinion that
"upon all these subjects calm refec-
ton is needed before the heat of a
presidential election is upon us and
party feeling becomes predominant"
We hope the Mirror will take up the
discussion of the various issues
which will necessarily be presented
to the constitutional convention, and
lend the influence such expressions
must exercise to the views of its ed
itor. Heretofore we have stood al
most alone in the argument, until
we have begun to think that our
brothers of the press regarded the
work as one of supererogation.