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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Our Visitors.

The visiting club of base ballists, the
Peoria Reds. arrived at noon on the Rock
Island It Peoria train. The boys are a
fine looking set. and it has been demon
strated that they can play base ball a
little. The beloved Whitfield, Jimmy, a
former Peoria newspaper man, came
along with the club. Jim resigned the
city cditorship of the Jomnm to take the
management of the club. He and his club
are welcome to the whole city. We, Of
Rock Island, are not So wicked as they
be in Peoria. but on the contrary are
just as good as good can be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24

An ARGUS reporter made visit to the
parsonage of the Episcopal church yes
terday afternoon, and found the rector
Rev. Il. F. Sweet, busily engaged in get
ting his household effects in order The
scribe was pleased with the beautiful
and neat appearance of the differ
ent rooms, and they all bore evidence
of having been very recently embelished
by the paper hangers, kalsominers and
painters. The credit OF this work is
due to the ladies of the church, who
are determined that their pastor shall have
a coy and pleasant home. The building
is heated by furnace. and is two stories
high. with q nice basement. Mr.. Sweet
expects TO be comfortably settled in a
couple of weeks, when his mother will
come to reside with him. Since the ar
rival of Mr.. Sweet the congregation at the
Episcopal church is perceptibly on the
Increase, which goes TO show that his
pastoral efforts are much appreciated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
BREWERS IN COUNCIL

BURLINGTON, April 23.-Thc Iowa
State Brewers Association convened here
to day, with about fifty brewers in at
tendance, c. Magnus, of Cedar Rapids,
was elected President Rudolph Lang,
Davenport, Secretary, and Matthias Frahm
Davenport Treasurer. 1t was mutually
agreed among the members to make an
assessment of 50 for every hundred bar
rels of beer sold during the past year,
which fund is to be devoted To the pros
ecution of case to determine the validity
of prohibition law A resolution WAS
adopted requesting the liquor dealers
and saloon men to cooperate with the
brewers in forming an oranizatIOn TO de
feat the prohibitory law. After The pre-
amble reciting the enactment of Il law
which will rob the brewers of the fruits
of years of honest toll, resolutions were
adopted protesting against the high hand
ed outrage; declaring a rmdetermination
to fight the same and its promoters by all
lawful means; denounciug the modern
political heresy, according to which might
makes right, and the will of the people
the law of the land as false in principle,
dangerous in tendency, and revolutionary
in effect; favoring a ju@cious license
system as the best practltui solution of
this overshadowing question; expressing
a profound regret for the manliness of the
majority of the Iowa Supreme Court in
rendering the opinion against the validity
of the constitutional amendment and
looking upon the political dccapitation
of Judge Day as treachcr0us. c0wardly
assault upon the integrity of the Judiciary
and as characteristic of the true spirit Of
prohibition and prohibitionists as well.
The meeting in tie afternoon was a see
ret session, at which the above resolu-
lions were adopted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Police Court.

Jack Williamson and James Hasting
are two fond souls. They are as peaceful
as eve lambs when they are not full of
bulge. Late last night they became full,
not to full but just full enough. Each
had grudge against the other, and pull
ing off their coats they lit in to fighting
They fought and fought and fought. The
noise of the scrimmage attracted Officer
bunker to the scene The valiant cop
collared them and run Williamson in.
Hastings was let off on bail. Both ap-
peared before Chopper and plead guilty
this morning, and were fined S. and cost
Hastings paid and Williamson will work
his fine out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Stsamboating.

We heard an old steamboat man express
the wish this morning that the river would
fall ten feet. Upon asking him why, he
said, why, you see, young man, it would
increase the business on the river. 1t
would require four times the number OF
boats to carry the freight. When the
water is high the channel is deep and the
boats can carry two or three times as
heavy load as they can ordinarily. l
am not the only steamboat man that
wishes to see the water lower. Every
mothers son of US wish it Just wait a
while until the river falls and you will see
business boom on the river"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
A Fastidious Employe

Some time ago one of our firms had a
la-da ia young fellow working in their
store. When he was not employed at
work in the store he delivered goods pur,
chased by customers, at their residence.
A few days ago the firm purchased a
horse The beast was not handsome, but
he was beast of good ability. They
hitched the animal to the delivery wagon,
and ordered the clerk to go and deliver
goods He refused to do it. and as the
firm insisted that he should, he resigned
his clerkship and stepped down and out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
An Old Horse.

A fellow who was driving IN old horse
on Moline avenue this morning, is moth
ing if he amt a brute The horse was
lame in one leg. He could hardly move.
The fellow had the animal attached to a
spring wagon which was loaded with iron
and rags. Just because the poor dumb
brute didn't move up faster the brute
commenced whipping it. He was seen
by couple of our citizens, who made him
desist The horse is more fit for the bone
yard than for working animal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Arrived Home

Our base bali club arrived HON e on the
Peoria road this morning. They left
Peoria at 6 o'clock, and were on the road
nearly all night. Capt. Hagan claims
that although the scores were in favor of
Peoria, the Rock Island boys really won
the games. Hagan says the umpire de
cisions showed too much Partially to the
Peoria club We shall see. For the next
three days we will have chance to see
and Judge for ourselves. We always like
to see fair play. The Peoria boys will
have just as good showing here, as if
they were at home The ARGUS wants
to see the best club win.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
HERE AND THERE.

Moonlight nights.
Clean up the alleys.
The weather is getting warmer.
Only one marriage license today.
The trains were all on time this morn
ing.
Five loads of hay on Market square
this forenoon.
A base ball game is in progress st the
base bail park.
Mr.. J. O'Neil, of Cable, had business in
the city today.
Book agents are flocking to town in
great gangs.
|. 0. o. F. social at Turner hall Sat
urday night.
A lot of new books were received at the
library yesterday.
A large number of our people visited
the cemetery yesterday
II is said that there will be another
prize fight next Sunday.
Passenger travel on the Milan street car
line is on the increase
The Milan street car line will run ex-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.

Regular Correspondence to the Argus.
Coal VALLEY, April John Haddick
has sold his property adjoining Mrs. Hols-
worth near the old brewery, to Frank
Hintz, for $3.50.
James Coons has purchased, and is now
occupying the old residence of John
Mitzmakoska.
John T. Hass has bough piece of
ground from George Wilson, south of his
brick yard, thus extending his clay bank
double its former size
The eector for school director on Sat.
urday resulted in the election of T. s.
Stafford.
Thomas Copeland, the inmate of the
county house who walks on all fours, has
returned from Kansas, and is to resume
his former position, running the engine
for heating the buildings, cooking pur-
poses, etc.
The leap year ball on Friday evening
was grand affair. It was composed of
married persons, except one couple, and
nearly all Germans. They met early in
the evening, and continued till nearly day
light; in fact it was what might be called
an old fashioned Germanic gathering,
where the round dance had the prefer
ence, the tobacco vapor perfumed the
hall, and other refreshments imbibed in .
The confirmation on Sabbath of the
German Lutherans, in the Presbyterian
church was a very respectable and solemn
assemblage. The Rev. Mennicke, of Rock
Island, ofiiciated There were sixteen
persons confirmed: thirteen from this
place and three from Gable. The com
munion service was administered. The
candidates answered well, and their cos
tunes were very becoming. The church
was crowded, every vacant spot being
occupied. AS such service is new here
there was an intense interest taken in the
occasion,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Petty Thieves.

Last night some sneak thieves tried to
steal lot of peigons belonging to Ger
man family living on Eighth street be
tween Sixth and Seventh avenues The
lady of the house heard the noise made
by the thieves, She screamed out, and
thcy ran off officer James Behan heard
the woman scream and went to the house.
The old lady could speak no English and
Jim could speak no German, so she had
To inform him by signs what the matter
was. Some coOns in the neighborhood
are suspicioned of trying to kidnap the
old lAdv's pets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The County Building.


23-Estate of Benjamin F. Couch. de :
ceased. Appraisement bill and widows
award filed and approved. Widows re
linquishment and selection filed and ap-
proved Order turning over property
selected to widow Petition by admins
traitors for leave to sell personal property
at private sale. Petition granted.
Estate of Newton J. Hubbard, deceased
John II. Porter, Boyd Knetser and George
NJ. Luken appointed partnership apprais-
ers. Proof of notice to creditors filed.
TRANSFERS.
22-Otis j. Dimick to Joseph Mier, lot
20, South Rock Island; $500.
Mary Compton, ct al, to Isabella Houss,
lots 10 and 16. block 4, Hampton, $500,
and Isabella Hague to Chas. C. Colver,
same description; 800.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
24-Ernest Marston and Miss Addine
-HN
! toeke.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
River Riplets

The river is falling again.
The Evansville came down this morn
ing.
The Silver Wave came down yesterday
with a raft.
The Mary Morton is expected here this
afternoon.
The st. Paul will be here from st. Louis
tomorrow evening
The Grand Pacific is expected here to-
day from Lacrosse.
The Josephine was in and out on her
Dubuque trip yesterday.
The Saltwater came down this morning
with raft for the ''B" mill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Market Renort.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today May wheat, 8S4; June, 80
July, GEL. May corn, So; June, 54s; July
56f May oats, 80! June, 324; July,
324 May pork, $16.17!; June, S15.05.
May lard, $3.50; June, $40; July, IS. 50
June ribs, $685.. Hogs, IA 800; light
$50 to $3.50; mixed $5.45 to So 80
heavy. s. So to $500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Pastoral.

The members of the Broadway Presby-
terrain church have not given up all hopes
of securing the Rev. Marquis as pastor.
They have right to make him another
Gull, and many members Of that church
are in favor of extending him the second
call. The reverend gentleman would like
to come here, and all that binders him
from doing so is the fact that his Presby-
terry will not let him go, We sincerely
hope that the Broadway folks will yet
secure Rev Marquis for their pastor,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
OUR NINE WINS.
yesterdays Game at Peoria 12 to ii in
Rock Islands Favor.

Yesterday the third game between the
Rock Islands and Peorias took place at
Peoria, and the former were victorious by
a score of - to II. This was the only
favorable day for ball playing, as the sun
shone nicely and the grounds were in
good condition. Cavanaueh caught for
our nine, and he made a remarkably
good record, not having a single error
marked against him. Following was the
score:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24

A lot of geese were swimming compla-
Gently in the lower end slough yesterday.
A lot of ungodly mean kids passed by,
and seeing the geese, commenced throw
ing rocks at them They finally killed
one of the geese, but by the time the
owner, an old lady named Green, came
up to the kids, they skedaGdled instantly
To say the old lady was mad is feebly
expressing it. Could she have got her
clutches on them their names would have
been Dennis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
POISON

OF the blood by reason Of obstructive acid
In the system is the recognized cause of
rheumatic pain and inflammation Re
solve this acid and cure is affected. Ath
lophoros is the only known agent which
speedily destroys the blood poison, and
sends healthy current into the diseased
parts. SAYS J. G. Kinder, of Burlington,
Wis: Il regard Athlophoros as the most
wonderful medical discovery of the age
1t cured me OF Rheumatism and Others to
whom recommer 1ed it. 1t is an in
valuable specific.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
NOtlca-CleaQ uu.

You are hereby notified to remove
forthwith all rubbish, manure, decayed
vegetables, or other deleterious or ofrens
i've substance from about your alley or
premises.
Refuse may be deposited at the foot of
Fifteenth ST., between the railroad track
and the river Phil. MILLER,
City Marshal
Rock Island, April 10, 1884. 3w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The Race TRACK.

The race track at the fair grounds is
being well patronized by the owners of
fast horses. Every nice day the horsemen
are there exercising their steeds. The
track is in a boss condition Mr.. Hamil-
ton, the lessee, has everything in excellent
trim. There are large number of fine
horses, who have good records. in this
city. Their owners feel proud of them,
and take every opportunity to exhibit
their trotting properties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Mnsie.

Two or three little Italian boys were in
town yesterday afternoon making music
on harp and The violin. The music was
quite Lice. Nearly every store on Second
avenue was serenaded, Of course the
boys raked in their usual supply of
nickIpS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
A Step.

For long time there has been some
complaint by the passengers at the Chi
cage, Rock Island & Pacific depot, on
account of having to step so high on get
ting into the coaches. TO obviate this
difficulty, a step has been made and was
usel for the first time today. 1t is quite
an improvement on the old way of getting
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
An Accident

Late yesterday afternoon lady was
going to the postoflice. She was wheeling
baby carriage, and in the carriage was a
little baby. just as she was near the
general delivery door the carriage tumb led
over the sidewalk, throwing the baby out
on the ground The little one didn't cry,
neither was it badly hurt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The New Boot and Shoe Parlors.

Among the new establishments in the
city is the boot and shoe house of Pike &
Wynes in the room formerly occupied by
krell, the confectioner They have a
complete stock of boots and shoes of the
best make which they are offering at very
reasonable figures. Mr.. Wynes will pay
particular attention to custom work, Of
which he has the reputation of having no
superior in the west. He will also attend
to repairing as usual. Look at his adj
vertisement in another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Tree Trimming.

On every hand our citizens are engaged
in trimming up their trees. This is a
good idea. 1t also makes the trees grow,
By the way now is a good time to plant
trees, and we hope to see IA large number
of trees planted this year. The trees will
add to the appearance of the town..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
train which leaves this city at $50 p. m,
always stops at the base ball park when
there are games going on. For the next
three days they will stop, and will stop
their $50 train coming into this city, so
passengers can return. Fare each way
cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Franks

Franks, the expert skater, will be at
the rink tonight, and will give another
one of his delightful exhibitions on skates.
A good band of music will be present.
This, of course, will insure good crowd.
If you want to find your sister, your
cousin or your aunt tonight, go to the
rink-she'll be there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The A ley9.

Some of the alleys in the city are in Il
horrible, filthy condition and need to he
cleaned out the very worst way. Let an
effort be made in this direction. Go the
whole hog while you are ut it-clean the
alleys as We'll Ms the streets. by doing 50
it will save any amount of sickness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Cows

Three cows were gobbled up on the
streets yesterday by the police They are
now confined within the limits of the city
pound. There is no fooling about this
COW business. You have got to keep yonr
COW up. This city is no pasturing place,
neither is it going to be made COW yard
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24

Prof W. II. Hatch, the principal Of
the High school, took the scholars of the
tenth grade out in the woods yesterday
on "A botanizing expedition. They Sc
cnred number of specimens of wild
flowers, as trophy OF their explorations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The Moline Dispatch.

All the type, presses, and the good will
of the Moline Djspatch is offered for sale
to the highest bidder. The Dispatch is
good newspaper property, and there
should be plenty of bidders. With any
thing like good management, that paper
oughtte be made to pay some dividends,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Rocks

There are two large piles of rock on
Twentyfirst street and Third avenue
These rocks belong to the city, and in 4
few days they will be used on the streets
Just in what part they will be used las
not as yet been determined and will not
be for some time yet
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
The DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday, April "a, 1884.
Recovered.

The many friends of Mr.. A. Freeman,
who was injured at Buford's pillow works
some time ago, will be glad to learn that
he has recovered sufficiently to be up and
around. He will resume work again next
week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Resigned.
j. NJ. BEARDSLEY, P. NJ.

Prof. Phil Cooke has resigned the
office of floor manager at the skating
rink, and has been succeeded by Prof
Collins. 1t is the ardOrous duty of this
official to skate with all the pretty girls
duty, by the way, that Cooke performed
with remarkable perseverance. Appolo
like grace and a benign and courtly
motion that was delightful to behold,
his devotion to duty in this particular
was sanity and statucsQue and ought, in
due time, to gain him golden crown and
an alabaster monument. It is pity
that he should have wearied in the work,
ere the season was closed, but consider
ing the hard and exacting labor of the
position his retirement for rest is perhaps
pardonable. 1t remains to be seen wheth
er Prof Collins can wear his mantle
worthily. He is handsome young man,
a graceful and skilful skater, and withal
gallant and devoted to the fair sex. 1t is
safe to predict that he will prove an en-
thusiastc success. Nevertheless, many a
sad heart will regret Prof Cooks abdica-
ton, and many a sob will be sobbed and
many weep be wept, silently, secretly,
and smothered perchance, that he is no
longer at the post he so conspicuously
adorned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated In sums of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by Will G. Whitehead. at Surgeons law
office. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24

Runs earned Rock Island / Peoria 4.
First on errors-Rock Island 10; PEG
ria L.
First base on called balls-R0ck Island
Z; Peoria 3.
Total called balls-On Windemuth, 20;
on McHarg, l19.
Struck out-Walsh (2), Hudson, Cog
gin and McHenry (2); Powell, Dngdale,
McHarg and Kent
Total strikes called-Of Windemuth,
81; off McHarg, As.
Left on bases-Rock Island, 5; Peoria,
-.
Two base hits McSorley and Fulmer.
Three base hits-Walsh and Forrest
Double plays-Hagan Hudson; Nugent-
Walsh.
Passed balls -Cavanaugh, 2; Dugdale,
3.
Wild pitches Widemuth, /; McIIarg, l.
Time of game-2:00
Umpire-M Hurley.
TIPS.
c. f. Smith, the Poughkeepsie. N. Y,
catcher engaged for the Peoria Reds, ar
rived yesterday.
The Peoria club arrived at noon, and
will play three games here.
Cavanaugh, of the Rock Island nine,
has sore hand, and did not play today.
Following is the position the clubs are
playing in today: Peoria-Pinkney, $;
Burch. f; McSorley, Oh; Fulmer, c; Pow.
oil, 2b; Hughes, 1b; Clark, f; Kent p;
Long, f. Rock Islands 3b
Goggin, f; Walsh, s; Forrest, f; Hud-
son, p; Hagan, ID; Nugent, 9b; McHenry.
C f; Sage, C.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-24
Cut Rates

Over any railroad at Glockhof's, under
the Harper house, Rock Island. dtt
Daily Republican., 1884-09-17
The Board OF Health.

DR.. Springer presided at the regular
meeting Of the Board of Health last
evening. Nine compl aints OF nuisauces
that had previously been brought be-
fore the Board were reported on, and
while two were abated, seven were con-
tinued in the hands of the officers. Six
new complaints were entered, and re-
ferred to the executive officers.
The cellar of the premises No. 5OI
East Tenth street, owned by Thomas j.
Bowen, was declared a nuisance, and
the owner ordered to have it abated
within one week. Complaint was made
that George Cochranhad thrown the dead
body of a horse into small stream
that empties into Rattlesnake Run, AND
tried to cover it up. The secre
tary was instructed to notify 1.-THE ownel
to remove it within three days. Thu
Board refused to pay a bill Of SiS.4
presented by A. S. Reed, for re
pairing an alley at the foot of Taylo
street, on the ground that the owne
had been ordered to have the work dom
himself, as it had been declared O nui
sance by the Board. A petition wa
received from Charles Blocher, TO
permission to erect Slaughte
house at Conrad and Harrison streets
but no action was taken on the matter
James Stuart, the office boy, resigned
and the Secretary was authorized {
employ another in his place, at 81 so pc
week
Daily Republican., 1884-09-17
IAlRD EDITION,


Enoch Moore, ST., one of the Oldest
residents u this city, died last
night, at his home No. AIS East Fourth
street, after a lingering illness, his
disease heing an affactionof the kidneys,
with which Le has been sufferer for
several years Deceased was born in
this city, August IA. 1903. After receiv.
ing a common school education he ap-
prenticed himself with John Harris,
with whom he learned the trade Of ship
carpenter, Harris at that time conduct
ing ship yard at the foot of Orange
street.
About 1922 he formed a copartner-
ship with Thomas Young, under the
firm name of Young & Moore, aud en-
gagged in ship-building at the foot OF
Poplar street. About fifty years ago he
Withdrew from that firm and started z
new shipyard at the foot of Fourth
street, taking his brother Charles with
him as partner, the firm name being T.
& q. Moore. This yard is now operat.
cd by Colonel Enoch Moore, Jr., son Of
the deceased.
During his life he was an active and
influential Democrat, but never held
any public office, other than that OF
member of City Council, which position
he held several years ago. He leaves
widow and two grown children +
mourn his death, Colonel Enoch Moore
Jr., and Mrs. Ella Woolston OF Laredo
Texas, widow OF A. Woolston, formerl
of this city.