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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-29

SAN FRASoIsoC. Aug. 23.-Alta OBS.
Alpha 200, Belcher 200. Best d Belcher
2 81, Bodie Con 80. Bullion 55c, Chol-
lar z. 30, Con. Virginia 35c, Crown Point
l.30, Gould & Curry 2.l0. Hale il Nor
cross $50, Msxican 1.60, Mono 60c,
Ophir l.l5. Potosi 20, Savage l 80, Sier-
~ Nevada 65. Union Con lbs. Utah
l.i5, Yellow jacket, $50, California l5c.
Mount Diablo ZIG.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-29

SARATOGA, Aug. 29.-Mile race for
maiden three year-olds-Boreas first,
Chinook second, Norena third. Time,
Mile and Ave furlongs. all aees-Sov.
ereign Pat FIRST. Fred A. second, Glen
arm third. Time, 2:52k.
Mile and furiong. all aQes-Euclid
nrst, Easter second. Time, l:58k.
North American handicap sseeple-
chase, full oourse-Beaverwick first,
Scalper second, Disturbance third.
Time, 5s3l.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-29
situation Wanted.

A CHAMBERMAlD IN A HOTEL
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Apply imm sdiately. as
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-29

ADRIAS, Mich, Aug. 2S.-The Adrian
Savings Bank suspended yesterday.
Herman LOOMS, the cashier, says the
trouble WAS precipitated by the inabil
10y of the bank on Monday TO meet a
sheck for $500. A run then began
among the small creditors. About
5000 is due depositors. LOOMS states
that the assets of the institution are
entirely adequate to pay all Liabilities
In full.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-29

Ioxpos, Aue. "a dispatch whic
left Shanghai AZ p. N. today says thl
Admiral Csurbet began bombardin
Kin Pal yesterday. A heavy cannonac
atili coutinues.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The.River.

An ARGUS reporter in hisrambles about
town this morning stopped at the water
works, and from that place witnessed the
employees sounding the river for the exact
depth of the inlet pipes. The pipes are
covered over with ice. Part of the pipe
is submerged seven feet and two inches,
and at other places only to the depth of
four feet and one inch. The superin-
tendent of the waterworks is of the opin-
ion that the inlet pipe is leaking, and is
therefore trying to find the joint where
the leak is. This is a hard matter to find
out, owing to the solidness of the ice.
However, he is doing as much as he can
towards solving the problem. The water
works folks say that the river has been
rising for the last three days, and that
this is good indication that a break up
is near at hand, but how soon, they would
not predict.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Obituary.

Mr.. John Beierlein, OF Hampton bluffs,
died at $50 p. m, yesterday at the resi-
dence of his son in law, Mr.. William
Oltmann, aged 80 years, 10months and IS
days. The funeral will be held Thursday
at the Hampton church at a. m. The
remains will be brought to this city, and
deposited in the Lutheran cemetery.
Persons wishing to follow the procession
can do so by being at Elm street about 9
or 2:30 pm.
Deceased was born in the kingdom Of
Bavaria, Germany, on the 7th of April
1903. He was one of the oldest settlers
in this county, and for long time lived
in this city, where he is well known
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

1t is with genuine pleasure that the
ARGUS notes that times are getting better,
and that nearly all the wOrklngmen in
this city have employment. As spring
approaches the money market gets
flusher, and consequently more money is
put into circulation. In o few days this
city will be on the boom. All our manu-
factories will be running on full time. The
price of labor will be increased. The cost
of living will be decreased. The warm
gentle breezes of spring, with its bursting
buds and singing birds, will be true
harbinger of better times to the working
men; and not only to the workingmen, but
to every man, woman and child who is
capable of thinking and enjoying the
special proyidences of wise Creator.
We feel like rejoicing with the sons of
toll, who from day to day labor to obtain
O. sustenance. The ARGUS is, always has
been and always will be, the champion of
the workingmen, for to them. as much as
to any other thing, is our city indebted
for its prosperity, and for its good name
that it bears in the commercial world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

and he ordidance was adopted as
whole:
-Stengel, Warnock, Gray, Henry,
ladders, Collins. Whitman, Larkin, Cary,
Reimers, Hull, Sinnet-12.
Noes-Bennett. Cavanaugh-2.
Aid. Stengel announced that Maj. j. nj.
Beardsley was present, and suggested that
he be allowed to address the council in
regard to the Hennepin canal Maj.
Beardsley responded in quite spirited
remarks and urged that Rock Island wake
up to the importance of the occasion, and
do something more for the success of the
project The mayor and council, and the
Business Mems associationha done noble
work at Washington, and thought they
should receive the thanks of the people
for what they accomplished. Rather than
have the bill now before congress defeated
the city of Rock Island had better pay
$50, 900 out of the treasury. One or two
good men, such as Maj H. G. Connolly or
Mai. Allan, of Geneseo, should be sent to
Washington to continue the good work
for the success of the Hennepin canal. 1t
would not do to stand idle and await the
result. Something should be done, and
that quickly. He went on to explain that
the great danger to the bill was
that amendments would be offered
that would be detrimental to
interests of Rock Island The people
farther north will say that the Merodosia
or Watertown route is the most available
as canal could be constructed for less
money by either Of these surveys than the
Rock Island one. 1t was therefore nee :
essary for some one to impress on the
minds of congressman, the good qualities
of the Rock Island route. Grain and
merchandise would have to be carried up
stream over the rapids at considerable
cost, while they could easily be landed
here at small expense.
Major Beardsley was heartily applauded
at the conclusion Of his remarks and the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolped, That the city council of Rock
Island return their thanks to Mai. j. NJ .
Beardslcy, for his interchangeable work at
Washington in behalf of the Hen
nepin canal and the interests of our city.
Adjourned.
ROBERT KOEHLER,
City Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows; March, wheat, 912; May,
6788 March corn, so, April, SO; May, 574.
March oats, 80; April 33s; May, 36B.
March pork $3.50; May, st8.17! March
lard, S9,574; May, s9773 March ribs,
1925; May, $9.4O. Hogs, $4,000;
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: March wheat 81 Is; May,
97B. March corn, 52s; April, 53B; May,
IS. March oats, 315; April, 32t; May,
88B. March pork, $500; May, SIS. 80
March lard, s9.693 May, $685.. March
ribs, 1886; April, $9.49; May, 9.52!
Hogs, $4,000; light, 1925 to $500;
mixed, $3.50 to $670; heavy, s7O5 to
$3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
HERE AND THERE.


March will be here in few days.
The Fl. Wayne, Ind, base ball club are
booked to play here April 18th.
Two trains, each thirty cars, loaded with
stock. were sent to Chicago from the c.,
r. l. Il P. yards this morning.
There will be large attendance at the
citizens league meeting at the First Meth
odist church tonight.
There will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Base Ball association
Thursday evening, March 9th, to elect
directors.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless, dentists, Bird avenue
and Goth street. Telephone GS. 21dwtf
The Rodman Rifles ball occurs tonight
at Armory hall. We are glad to know
that great many tickets have been sold
and that the boys will have successful
dance.
The license ordinance passed by the
council last night is the subject of dis
course among the saloon keepers, On a
whole it appears to give satisfaction.
Tonight occurs the regular monthly
meeting of the Business Mems Associa-
ton. As business of importance is to be
transacted, a full attendance of members
is to be desired
Don't forget that NJ. B. Curtis Sam1
of Posen company will be at the Burtis
opera house in Davenport next Thursday
night. Manager Skeels announces the
great Lawrence Barrett for March Sd.
On Saturday last John Blakely, r..sold
five good road horses to Messrs. Thomp.
son & Whitney, of New York, and to
Lorton Bros, of Davenport. fine brood
mare. Blakcly deals in none but good
horseflesh, and consequently does flour
iShing business.
There was quite stormy session of the
city council last night over the license or
dinance. Alderman Benefits Stentorian
voice echoed and reechoed through the
council chamber in manner that showed
there WAS tumult raging within his
breast. A war of words passed between
he and Mayor Mott, but the representative
of the Second ward was finally squelched,
and it was found not necessary to call the
marshal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The County Buildings
TRANSFERS

TRANSFERS.
CSC. L. & NJ. Pershing to E H
Johnston, pit VIZ sw4 fri "a 10, lie; $40,
J, C. sc. Pcrshing to E. H, Johnston,
pit WI sw4 fri "a 10, lie; $240.79.
SP Pershing and H c. Connolly to E.
H. Johnston, pit WI sw4 fri "a, 10, lie;
S24O.
Charles j. Wilmans to David Halves,
so feet lot 8, block 10, Rock Island:
So, 500.
David Halves to Eliza J Wilmans, n
so feet lot 8, block 10, Rock Island, 81.
PROBATE.
25-Guardianship of minor heirs of
Peter J. Bratt, deceased. Guardians ac-
count filed and approved. Receipts and
release of Henry H, Bratt filed and guar
dian discharged as to him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Personal Points.

Alderman Collins has returned from
BeardStown
Mrs, Louis May has returned home
from pleasant visit to her sister in
Keola, Iowa
Miles Kehoe, of Chicago, in the internal
revenue service, was in the city on bust
ness today.
Mr. and Mrs B. T. Cable will arrive
home from their visit to New York to-
morrow.
W. B. Hess, of the firm of Hess &
Owen, the new proprietors of the Port
Byron GloJe, was a caller at the ARGUS
office
Judge Peasants has been in the city
for few days, but will return to Ottawa
tomorrow, where he is presiding at the
Appellate court.
Judge Lynde, he of the congressional
aspirations, HE'D himself away to Cedar
Rapids last night, where he went to
attend meeting of the directors of the
B., G. R. & N. road
Major J. M. Beardsley and Judge vii
kinson left the city this afternoon for the
wicked city of Peoria, and from there
will go to Chicago and then return home
The gods of war OF the republican per
suasion are probably gathering together
and the smoke from their wigwam will
be seen ascending to the ethereal realms.
The chiefs find it necessary to have Boards
ley present on all important occasions,
for words of wisdom flow from his lips in
mighty volumes, and his. counsel is al,
ways needed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Railroad Rumblings.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy has
declared its quarterly dividend at 2 per
cent, payable March 10,
r. R. Cable, president of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific road. has gone to
Minneapolis to look after the interests of
the Minneapolis & St. Paul road.
The Springfield and Southern Railroad
company has filed for record at Springfield,
Ill Il mortgage to the American Loan
and Trust company, Of New York, as
trustee, to secure bonds to be issued at
the rate of $12,500 per mile as the road
is completed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Marriage at Davenport.

A quiet marriage was Gonsummated at
eight o'clock this morning at st, Antho-
ny's church Davenport, Rev, Father
Flannery officiating, The contracting
parties were Mr.. Edward O'Connor and
Miss Hannah Keller, both of Davenport.
The bride and groom have large number
of friends and acquaintance in this city,
who will wish them smooth sailing on the
matrimonial sea, The presents were
both numerous and costly, Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Connor will make Davenport their fu-
ture home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
IT'S A DIMPLED DARLING.
But, all the Same, 1t Caused the Ar
rest of Joe Ray, a Mar.
ried Man.
He was o Y. NJ. G. A. young man,
Quite devout-pray-young mar,
A good every day,
Pious in his way,

ne WIS IL i M u A. young
Quite devout-pray- young mar,
A good every day,
Pious in his way,
Get-a-head-of -his-pay -young-man.
The sun rose clear and shone bright this
morning, but its brightness had no charms
for Joe Ray. Joe was "in the tolls" yea,
verify, in the arms of the red-eyed min
ions of the law, charged with being the
father of little Pansy Blossom, aged
some 10 days. To make matters worse,
Joe is a married man and the father of an
interesting little family of his own, to
whom he owes allegiance. Many moons
ago, some twelve moons of the big round
kind, Joseph commenced showering his
favors and his kisses on one Katie Rey-
nolds, buXom lass, who was then acting
role Of queen of the kitchen in Moline
mansion. The course of true love ran
along smoothly and all was altogether
lovely until month or so ago, when al
at once Joe ceased ibis attentions. This
was bitter NORWOOD and gall to Katie,
who, alack and alas, had loved well but
not wisely. On the fifteenth of this month
there arrived at the Flanagan residence
where Katie made her home in this city, g
little cherub, with eyes and hair like its
father: at least so AYERS Katie in an
affidavit filed before that great
and good man. Justice Chopper this morn
ing, who forthwith issued warrant com
handing the minions of the law to bring
hence the body and all the belongings OF
Joe Ray to show cause, etc, why he
should not provide for his own. And the
officers did as commanded They went
up to that notorious city, Moline, whittier
they have oft gone before and there did
lay violent hands on Joseph and brought
him hence, where he could face his victim,
and gaze upon the lineaments of his off
spring. He came, he saw, but he con-
quered not-neither would he yield,
(Joseph we mean) and this afternoon he
is going about the streets looking for his
friends to go on his bond for his appear
ance in court when wanted. If the case
is not compromised by the parties it will
come up before Chopper either late this
evening or earl tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A Birthday.

John W. Herbert engineer of the "B'
mill of the Rock Island Lumber s. Manu-
featuring company, is good soul. His
goodness has extended out, until he counts
his friends by the score, Yesterday was
his birthday, and be has seen fifty years Of
the ups and downs of this life. A number
of his friends, in honor of the occasion,
loaded themselves down with al abund
ance of eatables: and procuring Bleuer's
band, proceeded to his residence on Third
avenue last evening, where the!time was
spent in the most joyful manner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The Hackmen Again.

There appears to be an entirely differ
ent view taken of the hackmcn and their
business in this city and in Davenport. In
Davenport the merchants and tradesmen
are anxious to have the hackmen stop
with their hacks near, or even in front of
their stores. They invite them TO do so,
and sometimes make it an object for them
to do 50. But here in Rock Island it is
just the other way. The hackmen are
ordered away. They are considered al
most nuisance. The police have been
notified to have the hackmen move on.
This is a strange, strange world, and the
people in it are nodded and patterned
after an idea peculiarly their own.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A Procuress.

Old Sal Wheelock, of that city noted
far and wide for its ungodliness, its wills
Ky and bad women, Peoria was in town
yesterday She was plying her nefarious
trade, procuring girls for life of shame
in Peoria. This morning she returned to
Peoria, accompanied by three girls one
from Davenport and two from this city
Our reporter tried, but in vain, to secure
the names of the girls from this city. The
girls were young in years, comely and
innocent in appearance. If this bad she
bear ever comes back here again plying
her trade, the community will arise en-
masse and fire her out of the town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

Early this morning large dog, of the
bull dog species, was running down
Twenty-third street, and as the dog
reached Sixth avenue he espied little
girl, daughter of I'll. Schraeder, who was
coming out of a gate, and being in a
savage mood, set upon the little girl biting
her severely on the arm and neck. The
dog was shot and killed by young man
who drives delivery wagon. The little
girl was very severely bitten, but not
seriously. These savage dogs ought to
be shot Or kept tied up securely in a
kennel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A Complaint.

The saloon keepers are up in arms
against the managers of the skating rink.
They call the managers of the skating
rink all kinds of bad, wicked names,
avering that they are highway robbers
and "Sich." The saloonists say that the
skating rink is killing their business. All
the people attend the skating rink instead
of hanging around the saloons, as has been
the custom in years gone by. Here is ray
of hope for the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union. Let them import another
skating rink or two to town and the
saloons will shut up shop. 1t is an OPP
portunity that only comes once in while,
and the ladies would do well to try the
experiment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
aonds at Your Qwn.Prices.

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. Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his well as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises.
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, 1884-02-26
Base Ball.

1t is expected that a meeting of the
stock holdersi of the Rock Island Base
Ball association will be called for some
evening this week, for the purpose of
electIng directors, and transacting other
business. With the exception of few
shares the stock has all been taken. The
grounds selected will probably be that
offered by the. Moline & Rock Island Horse
Railway Co., situated half way between
the. two cities. The four members of the
club that are in this city are taking daily
practice in the gymnasium, and the rest
are training in Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Skatlnp.

1t is Il mighty frigid day when our
average kid can't find some sport in which
to amuse himself One one would think
that from the length of time that the river
has been frozen the average youth had
got a suTcease of skating; but not so, for
big gang of kids were engaged in skat-
ing on the ice on Union square this morn
ipO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE.
Stewart & Montgomery, 1890 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILoRs.
Wendt, H. 1902 second avehEe.
NEWS DEALERS
Wilmans, j. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published ever
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, Op
posite Postoff1ce. Best advertising medium in thu
city
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fine job department in connec
ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CONFECTIONERs.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs'
wilmans, j. NJ, Post Office Block.
S SALOONS
Wolf, Ch., Market Square
Westphal, John, 1872 second avenue
MATCH MAKERS.
Bromley, G. A, 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
TIE Lumber Men

The city has been swarming with lum
Der men during the last few days On
yesterday eight lumbermen were in the
city, and today there are five more,
They come here on very important bust
ness-that of seeing to the lumber rates
in the spring. The old rate will be re-
stored we understand, on the third of
next month
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Dudes.

Several bad dudes had falling out
at the Moline avenue depot last night.
They proceeded to knock out" their diff
ferenccs. One of them rejoiceth in a
broken nose this morning, and the police
are looking for the others. Two OF them
belonged here and the others live in Da-
vcnpOrt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A False Alarm

The other night, when the Davenport
fire alarm blew, one of the members of
the Phoenix Hose company hastenen to
the hose house and got the cart in readi-
ness TO go out. He is. now setting up
the cigars to the boys in order to keep
still about it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
A New Dress.

The Peoria Freeman came out in an
elegant new dress of long primer type
yesterday, with a change for the better in
head letter The Monger boys are turn
ing out crterprising young journalists.
and we are glad to notice evidence of their
PROSPERITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
RelQstated,

Under promise to give strict attention to
duty in the future and to conduct becom-
ing an officer of the Law, Policeman bunker
has been placed back on the force by Mayor
Mott. re trust bunker will merit the
confidence placed in him by the mayor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Religious.

There will be services at the Episcopal
church tomorrow to commemorate Ash
Wednesday, the first day of Lent There
will be services at this church at 10 It. m.
and at p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
St. Patrick's Day.

Monday, March 18th, is the anniversary
of the birth Of Ireland's patron saint, and
the st. Patrick's Benevolent society will
celebrate the day by giving its fourteenth
annual ball at Turner hall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Mild Weather .

Spring is approaching. Tie backbone
of winter has been broken. Or there is a
pictorial rumor to that effect in the
breezes today. Such al day puts new
courage into the human heart.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
NOTICE.

SHOE MAKER WANTED at Cartoons Shoe
Factory, No. 40 Third street. Davenport. None
but frst-class workman need apply. febI5-1w
WANTED-Agents; send stamp, and learn how
to clear $1,000 annually, to Standard Library Co,
Ravenna, Ohio. feb9d2W
FOR SALE-old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

Have you seen those Celluloid plates
that Morgan & McCaudless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armory to
JAMES JOHNSTON,
.1otf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
Eggs.

The padlocks have been taken of the
dcnizens of the poultry yards, and ham
and eggs are prominent in the bill of fare
at our leading hotels.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26

Masquerade February Doth. Those hav
ing invitations can get suits on that day
at Turner hall. d23-2S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-26
The Amount.

The exact amount of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul pay rolls yesterday
was $1,000.