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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Public Notice

For the convenience of the public liv-
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established q 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.
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, 1884-11-19
,Jubllees.

There is to be big democratic jubilee
in Port Byron this evening. Mcssrs
Frank Rogers and E. II. Castecl were in
the city last evening securing torches and
otherwise arranging for the great event to-
night 1t will be glorious time. There
will be speeches, a bonfire, music, etc.
Everybody is invited to attend the meets
ing
Tomorrow and tomorrow evening ocN
ours the great democratic demonstration
in Macomb. There will be picnic and
a barbecue tomorrow, and speeches, and
in the evening grand torchlight process
sion and speeches by prominent speakers
A number will attend from this city.
On Friday evening the Cordova demo
Gratis will jubilate. Preparations are be-
ing perfected for big time, and the invi
tation committee sends word that all art
invited to come and have jolly time owe
the great democratic victory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

Persons who bet on the election and
were fortunate enough to win are now
making the other fellows "whack up
There were many novel bets. Rock Isl
and was not behind in the novelty bust
ness and on Saturday evening novel
spectacle may be witnessed on Third ave
nue.. As a result of bet, Al Tanner, who
bet Fred Fisher that Blaine would be
elected, will wheel Mr.. Fisher in wheel
barrow from the stove works to Turner
hall Beuer's band will lead the process
sion with appropriate music.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
HAPPY HOURS.
Tenth Anniversary Of Noble Lodge, No.
la. 0. q. WAN Enjoyable
Literary Entertainment
and Ball.

Yesterday was the tenth anniversary of
of Noble lodge No. l, A. 0. U. W, the
first lodge of the order organized in Hi
nois, and last evening the event was cele-
brated in highly enjoyable manner in
Workmen's hall. The literary part of the
programme opened in Workmen's hall at
s o'clock with orchestral music by Bleu-
er's orchestra which was followed by q
song entitled ''Home by the River, by a
quartette with organ accompaniment.
Past Grand Master Alex McLain, OF Ma
comb. was next introduced and he made
highly interesting address of over an
hour. Ten years go, he said, the A. o.
U. w. of Illinois started with fifteen men.
Today 1t numbers $4,000, and the bene-
fetal reform and great good that was in
stituted by those fifteen men in Rock ISL
and is now esteemed and revcred all over
this fair land of ours. The benefits of
the order were next explained by the
speaker, and its never failing insurance.
wherein the poor man, who, dying sud
denly might leave TO his family some,
thing to help them along The social
elements of the A. o. I. w. lodges were
touched upon, and again as an illustrA
ton of the benefit of the insurance plan
| it was stated that this lodge had paid
something like 80, 1872, and on the death
of five members, had drawn out $4,000
Mr.. McCain's addres was full of interest,
ing points relative to this noble order
At the close Of his address the orchestra
again played a very fine selection,
Professor w w. Carnes, n Chicago
elocutionist, was next introduced. He
is a member of the order, and made /
few happy remarks relative there
to before he began his recitation
He told in an amusing way how his wife
when he was counting her, made him join
the order before she would say yes,
Then he recited viii Cartoons poem,
Gone with Il Handsomer Man" Thi:
was followed by song by the quartet,
entitled Evening Star" Mr. Carne!
then recited The Kiss Deferred, very
pretty aud pathetic piece. He next gave
a highly humorous negro dialect skctcl
from Mark Twain's "Gilded Age" en-
titled. Uncle Danls Prayer Next cam
VIII Cartoons fine poem, The Burniu:
of Chicago" Then ar amusing littl
sketch of the fellow who came home from
the lodge and swallowed a spool o
thread Mr. Carnes concluded the lite
rary part of the programme with a hight
amusing sketch entitled The Ghost.
Those Of the assembly VINO were thus in
ciined passed down into Armory hal
where they danced to their hearts con
tent. An elegant supper was served b
Mr.. Aster in the rooms adjoining tn
| Workmen's hall. 1t was very pleasAn
occasion all around
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Rlainh's Bar.

Philosopher Chil>Blaine, he who TO-
Gently made an effort to become president
of the United States, will soon 60 into the
saloon business with Black Jack for bar.
tender. He will keep restaurant in con-
nection with his bar and the following
daily bill of fare has been arranged: Null.
ligan soup, Ku-klux hash, plume pud-
ding, Little Rock and rye, bloody sherry
cObbler, Pacific stock ale, honest govern,
ment on the half she'll A pension and
wierner wurst given with every drink and
tattOOed two for q cent cioars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: December wheat, 72S; Janu
AIRY, 728; May, SOY November corn, Al
December, 81 January, 355, May, 31ii
May oats, 9Ss. January pork, S11; Feb.
ruary, S112O, November lard, So 81!
December, Sc 70; January. So 20; Febru
airy, S6.774. Hogs-4t,0oO; light, So &c
to 1870; mixed $500 $50 $420; heavy
S425 to $4.45.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
For New Orleans

Hanson & Appelquist's new pillow was
started on its journey to New Orleans tos
day, where it will be exhibited at the
worlds fair, The pillow is attracting gem
eral attention among plow men Among
its special features are the adjustment Of
draught, protection of Landslide, an adj
Unstable point, and adjustable beam.
The inventors hope to reap a harvest OF
gold from this pillow m the near future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Sharks From the smokestack.

The cannon ball train was one hour
and half late this morning.
Mr.. Ben 7. Cable and a party of friends
took trip over the Rock Island e Mercer
County road today.
Very light passenger trains on all road:
today.
Another long live stock train attracted
attention as it whiried by the union depot
this morning. 1t is wonderful the amoun
of live stock that is being shipped jis
now.
Quite a number Of box cars are bein9
in the c., 4. |. & p. yard.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Lazy Larry.

A worthless coot of Milan named Larry
Ryan was brought into the county jail
last evening, having been bound over III
the sum of $500 by Justice Dickson. He
has been laying around the town for some
time, doing nothing but quarreling with
the small boys of the village. He as,
saulted little son of VIM. Ruge and Mr.
Ruge had him arrested, and he was bounC
over for assault and for being a vagrant
and for being next to nothing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
The New Drupoiat

Mr. Richard F. Witt, who has pur-
chased the drug store of F. NJ. Wheaton,
comes to our city very highly recon
mended as thorough pharmacist and a
first class gentleman He is also com
posed of the elements that 60 to make up
a genuine business man. He will un>
doubtedly do an extensive business here.
He will always keep on hand first class
stock of everything in his line, which will
be sold at very low prices. The ARGUS
bespeaks success for the new drug firm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Hollands Directory.

We are requested by MIR. John Holland
to say that he will in due time call upon
our business men, personally in the inter
ests of Hollands fjM edition of the Rock
Island Il Moline Directory and Business
Review. And we may further say with
propriety. Everybody knows Mr.. Holland
and his company's works which have been
published in these cities for the past SIR
tea years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Held Up

A German man named Rausch says
that fellow with girl attempted to hold
him up near Carse & Oblweiler's bottling
works about o'clock last night. The
thief tried to secure Mr.. Rausch's watch
and chain but failed by the quick and de-
termined opposition of the intended vic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
The RIVER

The West Rambo and the ferry, John
W. Spencer, are the only steamers that
will be seen at this port the balance of
this season. The West Rambo will make
regular trips between here and Cordoya
as long as possible, while the ferry boat
will ply between the two cities until The
ice gets too thick for it to navigate
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

Eminent Chemists who have analyzed
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder use il
now, and have used it for years in theil
own families in preference to any other
because they find it free from alum, am,
monia or any other hurtful drug. THAI
it is the most effective, the strongest,
healthiest and most perfect fruit acid
baking power made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

Those who have been interested in the
union meetings held in the Y. M. G. A.
rooms this week for the revival of Gods
work, are earnestly requested to be. pres
ent at the various prayer meetings to-
night.
(Signed) PASTORS OF THE City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Keep Looking Young.

This is the age of young men. Other
things being equal they are everywhere
preferred. Save your young looks. 1t
means position and money. Is your hair
falling off-dry or lustreless2 Preserve
and beautify it by using Parker's Hair
Balsam. Not an oil, not a dye, sure to
work, clean, harmless. Restores color.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, $7.75;
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff e. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

WEDNESDAY, NOV, 10, 1884.
Moulders' Rail,

The moulders of this city will hold then
annual ball at Armory hall tomorrow ev-
ening. Good music will be in attendance.
A general invitation to attend Is extended
to all. The usual prices of admission.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

Z. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
A Runner

We are informed that Harry Potts aged
al years, has $50 which he VIII wager
that he can beat any man of his age run,
ming foot race of 200 yards Bring out
yonr steppers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Stoves. Stove.

One hundred second hand stoves to be
sold this month in Negas' building, next 10
the Childrens Carriage works on Front
street. The sale continues every day
until sold. Now is the time to buy cheap
stoves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
COMMENDABLE PLUCK

the MeSsrs. BufOrd at once set about re :
building the shops, and the result was
ings were erected and improved machinery
placed in them, and in the fall of 1881
business was resumed with greater facili
ties than ever before. Then came on the
stringency in the money market and the
great floods of that fall seriously affect
ing trade With the immense damages to
the farmers, agricultural implements were
in little demand. All this time the enor>
nous expense oil running such an enters
prise as the Buford plo~ works, continu>
ed. The loss by the heavy fire and the
great depression in trade, combined toms
volve the firm in debt, and on May I, 1882,
trust deed was executed for S100, 900
On February S, 1888, another was issued
to ". H. Singer, of Singer, Nimmick 6
Co., of Pittsburg, steel manufacturers.
for S1j4 S29.G2. Indebtedness continued
to grow until the liabilities footed up be-
tween $400. 900 and $500 900 Then
petty creditors began to cllmor for their
claims and threatened to issue attachment
against the concern. The firm dill not
want to show one creditor Partially over
another hence steps were taken which
finally resulted in an assignment.
Mr.. J. NJ Buford, cashier of the First
National bank, was appointed assignee
and fled his bond of 100000 with Mr..
P. l. Mitchell and Judge Cornelius
Lynde as sureties. 1t was hoped at first
that satisfactory arrangements could be
made so that the works might soon again
be started uPAnd the 400 men who had
been so suddenly and Unexpectedly
thrown out of employment would be re-
taincd but this was found impossible for
various reasons and the works have re
manned idle ever since. But they shall
not remain so much longer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
Free Luncn.

Free lunch Saturday evening at Behs
ren's place, corner of Fourteenth and
one-half street and Seventh avenue If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
hnnles Chean.

Mr.. John Streckfus has just received a
car load of fine Missouri Jeniton apples
which he will sell exceedingly cheap.
1Sd1W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
ROCK ISLAND PLOW WORKS.
Unb0unded Joy over the Prospects Of
the Revival of the Great Manu-
featuring Establishment.
A Glance ut the Causes which Led TO
the Failure.

The authentic statement relative to the
revival of the great B. d. Buford & Co.
pillow works under the management of a
new company of capitalists, contained in
last evenings ARGUS, caused feeling OF
pleasure in the breast Of every one who
has the interests of Rock Island at heart.
Since the crash in the pillow companys
affairs on the 18th of last July, hundreds
of the employees who were thrown nut of
employment have had hard time TO get
along, and the prospects of n long, cold
and dreary winter, with no en-
ployment, have been the source
of much anxiety to them But the re
liable information Of the speedy resumpN
ton of business at the pillow works, in
last evenings ARGUS, caused many II
thrill of genuine JOY to pass through the
hearts of these honest mechanics, who
now see before them the means of com
fortably supporting their families The
ARGUS, which is ever on the side of the
laboring man, reioices with them in the
fact that soon again the welcome whistle
of the great plow works will be heard all
over the city, and the busy hum of the
wheels of industry will rcvolye as of yorc.
THE CAUSE OF TIE FAILURE.
1t may not be out of place at this time
to take brief retrospective glance of the
causes which led to the failure of b. d.
Buford & Co, and caused general sorrow
for the firm and its employees throughout
the country. Up to the beginning Of the
year 1881 there WAS not more prosper>
Gus manufacturing establishment in the
country than the B. D. Buford & Co.
pillow works. From a small concern it
grew in popularity and prosperity until
it took first rank among the pillow shops
of the world. The products of its skill and
labor ranked first class the world over
| New Years eve, 1880, will ever be a mem
Orablc and sOrrowful event in the history
of Rock Island for on that night the
fire fiend swept away what it had taken
years to build up. 1t was about 10
O'Clock when fire was discovered in one
of the pillow shops of B. d. Buforl & Co,
and despite the strong efforts of the fire
department which did its utmost, the vast
works were destroyed. 1t was heavy
blow. but with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19

Edinburgh, Scotland, is to have cable
railway.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-19
County Building.
TRANSFERS..

ia. M. L. Rowe to JudsOn d. Per-
nv, WI lot 10, Hale's addition to Rock
Island; $4,000.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Nov. 19-Jasper Winkler and Miss Ma
ry Gredder, of Gable; Chas. Conner and
Miss. Mary Mulligan. of Coal Valley; Vim.
j. Adendah and Miss Lizzie Miller, of
South Moline.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-02-15

Mr.. c. Dorrmns, druggist, Port Gibson,
Miss, writes !" Browns Iron liitfcrs la
selling better than any article evs1
sold y I.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-02-15
cL0 HING /!

.r shown to the public in this market.
n stock comprises Cloths, Diagonals and
Irkscrew Worsted Coatings aud Cassi-
kres, of the latest designs and finest
Srics, and BY the best workmen asd cut
|tle most stylish manner.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-21
Justice Court.

Maiden court proceedings for the
week ending Feb. 16, 1884, before Justice
Esler:
Attachment suit of G. j. Wooster VS..
S. Brown and j. +. Moran, debt, note;
deft. Brown dismissed, for lack of legal
service on summons, by the deputy
sheriff. Judgment rendered by court
against j. E. Moran for $4,000 and
costs of suit.
Feb. 16, 1884; Attachment suit OF
Andrew Cloves VS.. Brown & Davis. for
carpenter work. Judgment rendered
against the defendants for full amount
claimed, S116.75, and costs of suit,
amounting to $3.50.
Feb. II, 1884; case of the Territory
of Montana VS.. Ed. Greedy. Laura
Miller made complaint under oath, that
this defendant, had al various recent
times, violently abused and assaulted
her, and threatened TO take her life
and demanded Il warrant of arrest for
said Greedy. The Sheriff brought the
defendant before the court; the pris-
oner demanded adjournment; granted
for one day, and the prisoner reminded
10 the custody of the sheriff for an.
pearance. This case again called on
the 18th inst, but the complaining wit.
ness failing to appear, the court issued
an attachment for her appearance and
adjourned until the 18th, on which date
this case was again called, and upon
Sheriff Erwin making return that said
witness could not be found, the case
was dismissed.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-21
eOodkdYice.

President Porter, of Yale, recently
gave this sound and wholesome advice
to the students: young men, you are
the architects Of your own fortunes f;
rely on your own strength Of body and
soul. Take for your star ~selfreliance.
Inscribe on your banner, Luck IS a
fool, Pluck is a hero Don't take too
much advice, keep at the helm and
steer your own ship. and remember
that the art of commanding is to take
a fair share of the work, Think well
of yourself. Strike out. Assume your
own position Put potatoes in a cart,
90 over a rough road. and the small
LEI 90 10 the bottom. Rise above
the env.ous and the jealous. FIe
above the mark you intend to hit.
Energy, invincible determination, with
a Iigid motive, are the levers that
move the world. Don't swear. Don't
deceive. Don't read novels. Don't
marry until you can support a wife.
Be civil. Read the papers. Adver.
tise your business. Maze money and
do good with it. Love your God and
fellow men. Love truth and virtue.
Love your country and obey its laws.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-21

The Economists Francois estimates
the wealth of some of the leading mem
bers of the English aristocracy, as fol-
flows: The duke of Suffolk, $40, O00, 900;
The marquis of Butte, S39, 10000; the
duke of Northumberland, $4,000, 600;
the duke of DevOnshire, $29, OUO, 600;
the earl Of Derby, $4,000, 900; the duke
of Bedford, S24, OO0, 1000; the duke of
Hamilton, 500, COO 1000; the earl of Fitz
William, $22,OO0,OU0; the duke of Suth-
erland, 81, OOO, 1000.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-21
MONTANA NEWS.

Northwestern railroads are making
preparations to build into the Montana
mines as soon as spring opens.
A letter from the Ceur dAlenes. in
the Livingston Enterprise, gives that
region a bad send-of.
The congressional committee on
territories reported adversely the bill
for the election of territorial governors
and secretaries by the people of the
territories.
Phil. Brady arrived in Billings last
Friday. He says that in Iowa and
Minnesota large purchases Of yearling
cattle are being made with the inten
ton of shipping them to the Yellow
stone country next spring, and that
there is every indication of more being
brought in this year than last.-Billings
Post.
Acts of this kind will soon loosen
up the money market 1t is reported
that Judge A. ]. Davis recently tras
ferred from New York to Helena the
sum of S3oo,ooo for Investment. This
handsome amount of currency and
coin is understood to be put into circu-
lation in the shape of loans. if there
are borrowers enough to absorb 1t.
River Press.
Mr.. Blanchard, of the finn of Blan-
Chard & Parrot, wool growers of east
ern Meagher county, made the
Husbandman office a call Friday last.
He reports that cattle and sheep in
his section are thriving splendidIy.
But little sEow has fallen there this
winter, and most Of the time the days
have been sunny and not cold enough
to be disagreeable to stock. His
ranch is north Of the Judith mountains,
about 10 miles from Fort Maglnnis.
-Husbandman.
At the mouth of the Judith, or
Clagett, Bill Norris is building a large
barn for a mail line which he thinks
will o o run from Maiden to AsSina-
boine. 1t is about fifty miles from
Maiden to Clagett and fifty from there
to Assinaboine, by way of Eagle creek
and over the Bears Paw and down
Beaver creek. The military are gong
to build a road over the mountain on
this route. Norris will have some
men at work at once to build a good
road up the hill from Clagett. 1t is
proposed to put a ferry-boat in here,
too, next spring.-River Press.
Henry Benke, from Carriboo mines,
nea Deer Lodge, went down to the
new mines last fall, bought a part of a
twenty-acre claim and went to work.
He now writes to Henry Tompke that
he has only seen one claim that is
paying since his arrival. Has his own
drain down fifteen feet, but has not
raised the color yet. He adds: "Tell
the boys afflicted with the fever to
wait, and let it cool off before they
start" Both of these men were pio-
neer miners in German Gulch and
Silver Bow, and are well known.-New
North West.
We have received from DR.. Hersey
an extremely interesting description OF
Washington territory, but it is unfor-
tunately too lengthy for our columns.
He concludes by saying "there is not
a logging camp, mill or mine in Wash
ington territory that is not constantly
besleged by applicants for work, at
wages, dependant upon the employers
option. To the Montana mechanic,
!aborer, or farmer l would say, stay
where you are and be content. There
are no advantages in any one respect
TO be gained by leaving Montana and
coming to Washington territory" The
doctor has joined the manageable
throng and started for the Coeur d
Alene.-Billings Herald.
The Mineral argus., 1884-02-21

of this country isthe unanimous support of its local paper,
which should be sent far and wide through the length
and breadth of our land, and be made the medium through
which our friends and relatives gain their information,
aud are influenced to make their homes among us.
We do not intend to conine our work to this imme-
diate vicinity but earnestly solicit
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-16
HOUSE NOTES.

Nothing helps the looks Of things, when
cleaning house, as much as a bottle of var
nish. Old scratched furniture, not tit to
be seen, can be made to look as well as new
by its help. Picture and looking-glass
frames, books with leather backs, the clock
and numberless other things, are improved
by an application Of it. Fifty cents worth
of varniSh, with turpentine enough to make
it thin, will make your house shine from
top to bottom.
Glue is another article which is very
cheap, and should always be kept on hand
The common brown is best, and should be
made fresh when wanted for use. Many
articles of furniture are spoiled which
might be saved if mended in time