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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

The R. l. & p track is being fixed up
within the city limits.
ALI roads centering in this city are doing
good passenger business at present. In
fact the passenger traffic this season
seems to be greater than for several years.
The R. 1. 6 M. c. folks are making
extensive improvements in their track
near Taylor Ridge. The bed of the road
is being filled up and new rails put in
where found necessary.
VIM. Scott, engineer on the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad, leaves for
California next Sunday evening, as del,
egate of this division of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers to the annual
meeting of that order to be held at San
Francisco the first of October.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
The River.

The river continues to rise, much to the
satisfaction of river men.
The Sam Alice came from above with a
raft this morning.
The White Eagle is expected up this
evening.
The st. Paul will pass down tomorrow
evening.
Capt. Whitney's fleet will be engaged
at Andalusia for some time.
The Josephine had lively experience
in the vicinity of Cordova during the
storm Monday evening Pilot Ruby kept
the boat out from the shore and thus
avoided crash. Several chairs were
swept from the hurricane deck into the
river, and for while it looked as though
the pilot house was going, 1t was wild
night for river men, and the Josephine
was lucky to escape as well as she did.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
A Goat

John Evans goat cut loose from its
moorlnss this morning and raised a great
hullabaloo for awhile. It's actions
attracted gang of kids, who were
greatly delighted over the finding
Of a new playmate. The goat grew
demOnstrative, however, and commenced
to make things howl 1t made a
lunge at one of the kids who sue
ceeded in lodging it. The festive animal
then pranced around in front of the post
office to the great discomfort of several
ladies, who were nearly scared out of their
wits, fearing charge, Evans should
change the goats diet; he is feeding him
too high
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

There is trouble brewing among the
tailors. For some time feeling of dis
satisfaction has existed among the knights
of the needle and the goose in this city,
because of the prices paid them. 1t is
understood that they have had consul-
tation and have determined to strike I'M
less the present prices for making suits
are raised. 1t is understood that the pro.
prietors of the different shops in the city
think they are paying as much at present
as they can afford, and do not feel in
clined to accede to the demands of their
employees.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Police Picklngs.

John Darnen, IN invalid, who was sent
here from Des Moines. was sent to Gene
SEQ this morning. He is on his way to CHS
cago to relatives, who will help him when
he arrives there.
Last evening Mike Daily was before
Justice Chopper, charged with cruelty to
animals by W, P. Tindall. 1t seems that
Daily hired a horse from Mr. Tindall on
the 10Th inst. and drove the animal out
rageously. For this Justice Chopper last
evening fined him S. with costs.
Last evening Officer Feeley found Ben
Anderson, a colored man Familiarity
known as Uncle Ben" drunk and lying
in an alley in the lower part of the city.
The officer escorted the lnebriate to more
comfortable quarters in the police station
where he spent the night. This morning
he was before Justice Chopper who fined
him So with costs for having been drunk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Eckles.


Tonight Mr.. James H. Eckles, of OF
tawa, will address the people of Rock
Island on the political issues of the day at
Turner hall. He will speak under the
auspices of the Jefferson club, which gives
its first public meeting, the occasion be-.
ing the anniversary of the adoption of the
Federal constitution. Mr.. Eckles is a
prominent young lawyer of his city, and
his father is candidate for congress in
the Seventh district, against T. j. Hen
derson. Everyone who can possibly at
tend should be present, and listen to what
he has to say, as he will no doubt prove
an interesting talker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Gardner.

This big burly coon, who eloped with
Tom Jewels wife, for which he has been
sentenced to four months confinement in
the county Jail, has got religious. He is
continually reading the bible, and talking
in pious manner We fear that Gardner
is not sincere. He was too wicked coon
to turn good so fast. If he has reformed,
however, there is great cause for rejoic,
ing. Let Gardner husband up what truths
he reads, let him saturate himself with
spiritual consolation, and when he gets
out of the pen he can scatter broadcast
seeds of goodness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
THE HARRISON MEETING.
Indications Point to an Immense At.
tendance and Lively Time.

The various committees appointed last
Saturday evening 10 make arrangements
for the great Harrison meeting, are &C
lively at work, aud report most encour-
agingly as to the prospects for the grand>
est meeting Of the campaign. This is ac-
counted for by universal desire to see
the Hon. Carter H. Harrison, who is
looked upon by many as the next gov
ernor of this great state. Then, again,
the bright prospects for magnificent
democratic national victory this
fall, has awakened general
enthusiasm never before mani>
tested by the democracy, The thought
that even Illinois might be reclaimed has
redoubled the zeal among democratic
workers, and a more aggressive campaign
than the one now inaugurated will hardly
ever be witnessed.
1t behooves every democrat to enlist
himself actively in the cause, and to that
end should strive to make next Tuesday a
red letter day in the history of Rock Island
democracy. 1t will be the meeting of the
campaign, and an endeavor should be
made to have as big demonstration as
possible Excellent rates have been Sc
cured on all the railroads centering into
the city, and their time for arriving and
departing are suitable to all who wish to
come to the city at night. The Daven.
porters were accommodated by the ferry,
| as the Rock Islanders were on the occa>
sion of their visit on Sept. 3rd. The Mo
| lineites will turn out several hundred
strong, while the different towns in the
county will be well represented. Dele
cations are also expected from the adj
joining counties, and, altogether it looks
as though there is to be an immense gath>
ering of the masses. Let everybody turn
out and join in the grand demonstration
THE REPUBLICANS.
The republicans will turn themselves
loose on the evening of the Gath, the
night following the democratic meeting,
and it is said that they are going tc
strain themselves. The republicans will
not be satisfied by night meeting only,
and they propose to have one in the after
noon as we'll By consolidating both theil
meetings, they might get as large a crowG
as the democrats. but we doubt it
They expect to draw big
crowd by advertising that 'gran(
and eloquent war-governor and ex sena
tor, as they call him. Gen r. j. Oglesby
They will start him going at two in thu
afternoon, so that he can run down il
time to allow some one else speak b,
the time the evening meeting takes place
Hon" M. G. Quinn, they call hin
Mike" in Peoria, is also advertised
Quinn is one of those political offic
hunters, who, because the Peoria democ
racy failed to nominate him for Office las
year. Joined the republicans. His ser
vices are of very little value to any party
Hon. John B. Hawley viii address tn
evening meeting. We imagine tina
Hawley's speech will be in striking con
trast with the garrulity generally indulge
in by Lick Oglesby, and the nonsensical
tiles of the whimsical Quinn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Franklin Square.

The denizens whose domiciles are in
close proximity to Franklin square, should
get their ear trumpets in readiness for
Saturday, when the Franklin Square Min,
strel troupe will hold down the boards
with all the vigor that their souls pos
sess. The end men have filled themselves
full of fun, and are ready to roll off side
splitting jokes by the yard. The banjo
and the tambourine i'll vie with each
other in soul inspiring strains. and the
whole affair promises to be one of great
magnitude.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
God Save the King ,.

The caption Of this article is the title
of song and chorus, words and music
by A. M. Bruner, of this city. 1t is pub,
lished by John Church & Co., of Cincin-
natl. MIR. Bruner dedicates his production
ITO the loyal supporters of st. John and
Daniel, who dare to vote as they pray
Mr.. Bruuer is the author of several ex-
cellent songs and chorusses, and the
above mentioned is fully up to the pro
auctions which have given Mr.. Bruner ar
enviable reputation as music writer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Milan.


The Union this morning tries to make
it appear that the democrats of Milan are
walking in the dark valley of woe; that
they couldn't get enough men to raise
their pole, and that they had no one at
their meeting in the evening. Arrange
ments could not be completed yesterday
to raise the pole, and so the edict was
sent forth about noon that the pole would
not be planted" until Saturday. Conse-
quently there was no attempt made to
raise it, and there was not even eight men
present, as the Union claimed. The meet
ing in the evening was simply of busi>
ness nature, at which Mr.. Ben Ramsey
was elected captain of the club The
club will not be formerly organized until
Saturday evening.
But the Milan democrats think they
have the laugh on their republican
friends. About six weeks ago one hun
bred suits arrived for the Blaine and Los
gan club, and it looked as though the
republicans were going to carry the town
by storm. But alas and alack! 1t takes
money to buy campaign suits like it does
everything else, and it so happened that
the Golfers of the club had run exceed
ingly dry, to such a low ebb, indeed, that
nary suit could be secured for they
were forwarded c. o. d. All manner OF
schemes were devised to get the suits
Some one suggested that Howard Wells
send one of his seductive kilograms tc
Blaine as that might be the means Of
loosening the purse strings of the nationa
committee, or some other bloated body
But this idea was not considered feasible
and it was determined to raise as mucl
money at home as they could. Every
little while few suits would b.
paid for and taken from tn,
depot, until now the club has about fort,
in their possession How they will get thu
rest is not known, but undoubtedly the,
will devise some scheme before their grea
meeting In the meanwhile we woult
advise the depot authorities to keep
sharp look out, as desperate men resor
to desperate schemes, and who knows bu
the republicans of Milan might organic
themselves into raiding party and Sc
the coveted prize by force.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Bridge Work.

Work was begun yesterday on repairs
ing the Milan wagon bridge There has
been considerable work needed on these
bridges for some time and the committee
having the work in charge have conclud
ed to have the work done before cold
weather sets in. The bridges will all be
put in first class shape at once so that
they will give no further trouble this fall
or winter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
The 7. N. C. A.

There was meeting of the Y. NJ. C.
A. last evening in their rooms. 1t was a
temperance meeting The Rev. Dr. Rey-
nolds presided. Addresses were made by
Al. NJ. Bruner, Rev l. W. Read and A 4.
Sperry. Mr. Bruner read an original
poem that was received with great favor
The meeting was an informal one The
regular meeting to be held two weeks
hence will be good one. Messrs. Sperry,
Hendron and Warnock are the committee
on programme.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

Prof. John Biehl has finished an en-
gagement of seven weeks on the steamer
Josephine, and next Saturday evening he
will give band concert in Union square.
Prof. Biehl is an excellent musician and
very popular with the people He has
arranged fine programme for the con
cert Saturday evening. The following
selections will be given:
/. Grand March.
2. Selection, Bohemian Girl
3. concert, Walt.
A. Overture, Hygreaion.
5. Medley Overture Good Old Times
6. GardenCity March.
Z. World Peace Jubilee.
s. Medley Overture.
9. Overture, Court Square.
10. Farewell Concert Galop.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Finishing Up.

The dredge L. L. Lowell, will complete
its work here this evening and leave for
Andalusia tonight or tomorrow morning.
The Herculese is still engaged in getting
out the sand bar and will complete its
work in few days. Capt. Whitney has
pushed the work rapidly since the COM
mencement. The harbor will be in first
class condition hereafter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Market S0uare

Prices remain about the same on Mars
ket square today. Eight loads of oats
sold for 20 to 81 cents per bushel; five
loads of hay sold for 81 per ton; five
loads Of Irish potatoes sold for IS to 20
cents per bushel; one load of sweet pota-
toes sold for rs cents per bushel; one
load of onions brought II cents per bush>
ell, and one load of starw sold for So.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
COLLAPSED.

The suit which Ellis, of Cable, brought
against Mr. P. L. Cable, of this city, in
regard to the transportation of coal. has
gone up in smoke. Ellis made complaint
to the state commissioners, and
they investigated the matter. They
found that the Mercer county
road only charged Ellis what the
law allowed, and no more, and conse-
quently there was no cause for action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Prairie Dogs.

John Westphal is the happy possessor
of pair of prairie dogs presented to him
by western friend. They are very
handsome and full grown. They resem-
BILE the ground squirrel somewhat. They
make holes in the maple hay nests pro-
vlded for them, something like the prairie
dog houses which almost every one knows
either by personal knowledge or reputa-
ton. Mr.. Westphal's dogs do not bark
unless angered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

The Mississippi Logging Company held
meeting in Clinton, Iowa, today to dis
cuss the outlook for fair supply of logs.
Messrs. Weyerhauser & Denkman, of this
city we're present The recent rise in the
Mississippi river in Wisconsin has caused
more logs to be formed into RATS than it
was some time ago thought possible to
do, Altogether lumber men are feeling
quite jubilant over the turn of affairs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Public Notice.

For the convenience of the public liv
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established branch office at
DeSanto's drug store, corner Ninth street
and Fourth avenue, where box has been
placed for the receptacle of news and
subscriptions. In writing personal news
be sure and write the whole name plainly.
In ordering the ARGUS sent to your home
you can leave your address at the branch
office and the same will be regularly de-
livered. Give the street and number
when ordering your paper. Mr.. DeSanto
will be pleased to answer any questions
pertaining to the business dtl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: October wheat, 764; Noyem-
Der, 7S4; December, 79a September
corn. 574; October, 52s; November, 54s.
October oats, 25s; May, 265. October
pork, 81 III; November, $7.023. Octo-
Der lard, S7.12; November, $500; year,
$6.973. October ribs, $3.50. Hog re
receipts, 5000; light, $685. to 5000;
mixed. 1915 to 1915; heavy, $685. to
$685..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Peat.

Henry Stuve, of Twentieth street, has a
sample of peat which he brought from
Germany recently. 1t is of the ordinary
vegetable decomposition, but is put up in
an entirely different manner from any
seen in this city heretofore. 1t is in the
shape of common brick, and burns a
long time, Peat is quite a curiosity to
people who have never seen the stuff
burn. In some parts of Germany it is
used exclusively for fuel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
The DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT, II, 1884.
A Picture.

George Goestel has very fine crayon
drawing of the Taylor house in his office.
1t was made by one of his boarders and
shows the house off in good style Mr..
Goestel is doing good business in the
Taylor house, fact which his numerous
friends in this city and county will be
pleased to hear.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
A RAILROAD WRECK.
Fifteen Passengers NATURALIZATION.
Hendricks has q Miraculous
Escape.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. IA special
from Farmer City, this state, gives an ae>
count of wreck on the /. B. & W road
neer that point at o'clock this morn ing
Passenger train No. 3, from Indianapolis,
bound for Peoria, while running at high
rate of speed, struck broken rail, and
was ditcheG. There was great excite
ment felt when the accident was first re-
ported, as there were great many pas
sengers on board, including Ex-Governor
Hendricks, who was on his way to attend
the Peoria fair Fifteen passengers were
injured, but no deaths are reported. MIR.
Hendricks fortunately escaped all injury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Golden Eagle.

Once more the Golden Eagle spreads
her wings and scars to the topmost rocks
in the mountains to feed her young. The
Golden Eagle is now prepared to furnish
the best made and cheapest clothing off
cred in the three cities and will continue
to make men, women and children happy
by giving present to each purchaser OF
$15 or more. The presents consist of an
elegant Waterbury watch or a fine clock
Each purchaser of the above amount can
have his choice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Brushing mn.

Superintendent Gamble has his hands
full just now Besides looking after the
general business of the Rock Island & Mo
line street railway, he is experimenting
the painting and vanishing of several Of
the cars, besides watching the improve
ments being made in the bed of the track
in the lower end of this city 1t is the
purpose of the company to fix up the
track in first class shape before the arri-
val of cold weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
County Ruildinp.
PROBATE.

PROBATE.
16-Estate of Henrietta lobe, deceased
Proof of death viii admitted to pro-
bate.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
16-John H. Cox and Miss Annie A..
Smith, both of this city.
James D Neil and Mrs Lydia j. New
ell, both of Rock Island
17-Swan Johnson and Mrs Mary Par,
son, both of Moline.
William D. Hawthorn and Miss AIDA
Akers; Joseph Graccer and Miss Lille
Cascade, all of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Public Notice.

The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the office door in which communications
can be deposited when the Office is closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
For Sale.

My residence on Elm and Lee streets,
containing about feur acres, house and
barn are complete; the yard with the
beautiful shade trees cannot be surpassed
in the city; location the very best. l will
sell within thirty days at great bargain
Address, o. ] DIMICK,
Chicago. H.
P. S.-Also 10 lots in my sub division
at fair grounds at half price; 90 acres ad-
joining Boyer's farm; 65 acres in lower
end of city including all of my Rock
Island improved property. Enquire at L.
D. Dimick's repository, Rock Island. dot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
Circuit Court


The case of the People VS. Richard
Lloyd occupied the time in the circuit
court this morning. 1t was thought at
noon that the case would be given to the
jury this afternoon. This is case
wherein Lloyd is charged with attempting
to produce an abortion upon a young
womansnamed Jennie Woods. The audi
forum of the court house has been packed
all day with crowd who seem to relish
the odorous developments in the case.
The following entries appear upon the
docket:
IN CHANCERY.
16-Forec!osure: A. L. Carson Ellen
3. Anderson, ct al; decree approving sale
etc. Charles l.. Walker Fred A. Ora
mer ct al; Masters report filed and ap-
proved, hearing, finding for complainant,
decree OF foreclosure and sale. Henry c.
Woodward John B. Vandeburgh, ct al;
default set aside and leave granted COM
plainant to amend, and amendment filed.
17-Amanda L. McNeal VS. Daniel Nc
Neal, ct al; chancery. Affidavit filed.
Cross motion to prosecute as a poor per-
son. John Winters VS. Thos. Coughlin,
ct al; foreclosure. Report filed and ap>
proved. Leave granted to file supple
mented will. Henry G. Woodward VS.
John B. Vanderburg, ct al; foreclosure.
Defendants called and defaulted. Refer
ence to the Master, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
For Chicago,

For Chicago,
Excursion tickets to Chicago for sale
Sept. oath and 25th good to return on or
before Sept. goth; Oct. LIST and I'd, good
to return on or before Oct 9th; Oct. eth
Sth and 9th, good to return on or before
Oct. 18th; Oct 10Th 18th and 18th, good
to return on or before Oct. Goth. at the
passenger depot on Moline avenue.
J. F. Cook,
Ticket Agent c., r. |. & p Ry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-Five shares of Electric Light
Stock, at discount. Enquire at this Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-17

FOR sALE--old papers for sale In any quaint
at this office, cheap.