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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A HELLISH FIEND.
Attempts to Rape the Little Five feal
Old Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Swegel.

While busily engaged in conversation
with Alderman Henry in the ARGUS office
this morning, we received a call from Mrs.
VIM. Swegel, who was accompanied by
her little daughter May, aged 4 years and
six months. Mrs. Swegel asked if she
could see the reporter, was told that she
could, and that she was talking to the
newsman. Being satisfied that such was
the case, she took seat and unfolded the
following shocking tale, which is enough
to make ones blood boil: Il live on
Sixteenth street between Fifth and Sixth
avenues" said Mrs Swegel, 'and this is
my daughter May. who is only four years
and six months old. Tuesday evening
about six o'clock young man, dressed in
dark clothes, and wearing straw hat,
passed our house. May was out in front
of the house, and followed the man into
the barn. When he noticed that she
followed him, he caught hold of her and
laying her down on the floor, he UNI
buttoned all her clothes, when she com
menced crying and screaming The
young man became scared, | suppose, at
her loud outcries, and he let her get up
and she ran away as fast as she could.
May came right into the house and told me
| what he had done to her Just as soon as
her father came home, he went to the
police about the matter Yesterday the
same young man passed our house, and
May pointed him out to me. l know who
| the man is, (here she mentioned his name)
and he is known here, as hard case Just
likely to attempt such thing, but do
not want you to publish his name, for if
the police do not arrest him, my husband
intends to hunt him up and kill him.
thought would come to the ARGUS and
tell you this, so other parents can be on
the look out for him"
I
to the matter and state that information,
as above stated, was lodged at the station
house on Tuesday night, and they are
working the case up. The only difficulty
In the matter Is that the little girl is sc
lyoung in years that her evidence would
not have much weight in a court of jus
tice. They say that they believe that The
young man who is charged with this hel
lish crime is capable of committing tht
: offense, but the trouble will be in OBJ
tanning evidence enough to convict him
Be that as it may, something ought to b.
done. He is dangerous man to be lie
loose In the community. No little girl il
the city win lie safe from his clutches. |
he is not arrested, the father will max
/ short work of him. as indeed he ought to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
THEY WILL COME.

All lovers of the national game in this
city will rejoice over the good news that
we have for them this evening, none
other than the fact that the management
of the Peoria Reds will bring that club
here, and play out the rest of their sch ed
ule games. We have this information
from prominent railroad man, who is an
enthusiastic base ball admirer He tele-
graphed to the manager of the Peoria
Reds this morning, asking If they were
coming here, and received a telegram
stating that such was his intention To
know what this means, word of expla-
nation is necessary The Peoria club is
good one. but for some reason it is not
half supported in Peoria. There is good
deal of bad feeling between the town
and the base ball boys. The boys
do not receive their pay regularly
Their games are poorly patronised. The
opening game between the club and the
Grand Rapids was witnessed by only 800
people The management is disguised
with the slimness of their patronage.
When the Peoria club was here, they
stated to the writer hereof, that they
wished they could reside here. as they
liked this city and its people.
There is no doubt but that with league
club here, the people will patronize the
games played. team be arranged so thai
the G. r. |. & p folks will run train uI
to the base ball park ON Sunday. Starting
from Davenport they ought to bring ovel
as many as 400 people, and leaving the
R. l. & P. depot in this city at half al
hour later, transport as many people from
this city to the ball grounds. Davenport
as well as Rock Island will patronize Sun
day games largely. 1t is thought by mani
that Hon. Ben Cable can be induced Il
subscribe literally towards sustaining thu
Peoria Reds. if they come here, as he il
always willing to do anything that viii
help Rock Island, and there is nothing
that brings Rock Island into notoriety s.
much as good base ball club. Thel
again the games that viii be played her
by the Rock Island Reds-the Peori
Reds that were-will be league games
All the clubs in the Northwestern leagu
will play here. We, for one. greatly re
, joice over this good news, because we ar
interested in the prospects and success o
the city of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Jamborae

They had a big time out near the fair
grounds Tuesday night. A dance was
held in house near the grounds. All the
toughs in town were there. That is to
say all the toughs who knew the dance
was there A number of women were
also present The reader can imagine
what kind of women they were from the
crowd of toughs who were present. Beer
flowed as freely as water, and every once
in while some of the boys would sneab
around the corner of the house and take
a peep at the moon through pint bot,
tie. Ere long the crowd became booty
and the more booty they became the more
noisy and boistrous they got. Finally &
free for all fight took place, which result
ed in several broken heads sustained BY
the toughs, while one of the women got
black eye. No arrests have been mad
by the police yet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
On the Rail,

Agent Mack, of the o." says that
passenger business on his road is picking
up.
The Rock Island & Peoria folks took
out big load of passengers this morn
ing.
The cannon ball train ON the Pacific
road was crowded with east bound pas
sengers this morning.
The emigrant business on the railroads
has begun to get brisk again, and will
increase from now on.
In the round houses this morning: c..
R. l. & P, % engines; c., B. " Q, Il
engines; R. /. & P, s engines.
Superintendent Sudlow, of the Rocl
Island g. Peoria road, is attending thu
democratic convention at Chicago.
The painters have finished painting thu
outside of the 90" depot, and will finisi
the inside painting by the middle of mex
| week
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Pau
| folks announce that they are willing Il
give low rates of fare to all excursion
parties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Fight.

Two fond souls full of whisky, in
dulged in scrapping matines on Fifth
avenue and Seventh street about half past
o'clock last night. They knocked each
other around lively for while, but all al
once they stopped, looked at each other,
turned on their heels and walked off, as
if they were ashamed of themselves. Boil
of them live in the upper end of the city
and the cops are looking for them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10

John Molling is Moline barber When
John is sober he is daisy. When he
is full he is holy terror, and raises the
very old Nick with the natives up there.
John came down here last evening. lie
knew Mrs Wilson on Fourth avenue,
and dropped in to see her. What caused
Johns ire to belch forth aud his red hair
to stand on end we don't know, but Ger
tam it is he commenced calling Sister
Wilson some very hard names. This was
more than Sister Wilson could stand, and
she "sassed him back" called him q
skunk, and several other equally express
i've names, and was going to edo him up,
when Officer Metsch collared the twain and
run them in. They were waltzed up to
Choppers star chamber this morning and
fined. Molling-John Molling, daisy
barber, etc., from Moline-was fined Sc
and cost which he paid. Mrs Wilson was
fined S. and cost, and at the present time
is out beating among the bullrushes to
secure the amount.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
on THE DIAMOND.
The Old Stars Recognized Last Night
...Other Base Ball News.

A number of our citizens met at the
BUou cafe last night for the purpose of
seeing what could be done towards organ
izing base ball club in this city, mas
much as we have none at present. The
meeting was harmonious one, the best
of feeling being manifested. A number
of schemes were proposed, but none of
them seemed to meet with general apprc
baton, until at last it was proposed to
organize. The following persons being
present, were asked if they would act and
signifed their acceptance at once, and
will play as follows: Sage, catcher;
Anderson, pitcher; Hodge, short stop;
Goggin, first base; McHenry, second base;
Wheelan, third base Calhoun, right field;
Griffin, center field; Bowen, left field,
with McHenry and Calhoun as a change
battery. Gus Miller consented to act as
manager of the new Stars, until the club
saw fit to make a change. The boys were
out practicing this forenoon. and did
well. 1t is to be hoped the club will be
encouraged 1t is emphatically home
club There will be game at the park
Sunday afternoon between the Stars and
the Tiptons, of Upton, Iowa, or the
famous Dubuque club. Let the attend
ance be large.
1t turns out that matters with
the base ball association are even
worse than stated, so far as the fixing up
of the park was concerned They not
only spent $3.50 but nearly twice that
amount. 1t was agreed that the street car
company should fix up the grounds, but
at the last moment they went back on their
agreement. The association at once went
to work and fixed up the grounds on their
Town hook, paying out nesrly 5000 of
the Sc, 500 subscribed This is one of the
reasons that they are in the ten hole
today. Just why they should have gone
ahead and fixed up the park the way they
did is not known. We should think that
after the street car company went back
on their agreement, the association would
have selected some other grounds, out Of
spite, even if nothing else The old Stal
park could have been fixed up at half the
cost, and goodness knows it is a mucf
more desirable place to go to than to g
up towards bucolic Moline.
The Grand Rapids club played in Peori,
on Tuesday and were skunked-the scor
standing 9 to in favor of the Peori
Reds This is the worst defeat ever sus
tanned by the Grand Rapids, and the
feel sore over it,
E The following is the record of the club
in the Northwestern league up till TODAY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Splendid Time

The party given by Miss Maud Smith,
in honor of her friend, Miss Marston, of
Des Moines, Iowa, last night, was very
enjoyable affair. Over fifteen couples
were present, and enjoyed themselves in
music, conversation and games. Refresh
ments were partaken of at late hour,
after which the company adjourned fol
home ivowing that they had had a
splendid time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Married.

One of the happiest mortals on this
round mundane sphere this morning was
Ben Ely, the handsome and genial bag
gagemsster on the Rock Island and Peoria
road. The cause of this is that Ben was
married to an estimable young lady in
Peoria night before last. The ARGUS
unites with other friends, and wishes Mr.
Ely and his lady long life of happiness
and prosperity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Addlrlonal Installation

O Sau Kee tribe Installed the balance
of the officers last evening at their wig
wam-G. W. Henry c. of R.-A. E.
Knickerbocker. K. of W.-Peter Som
mers G. of W.-Aug Schmid, G. OF F J..
The reason that these gentlemen were not
installed at The meeting of Monday night
was that they were absent, Alderman
Henry being in attendance at the council
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10

Nearly everybody in Rock Island is on
the tip toe of expectation, waiting to heal
the news from the democratic convention
now in session at Chicago Just as soon
as the nominations are made, all members
of the Sunnyside democratic club will
assemble at the Holly Hose house, in order
to be ready to take part in the ratification
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Koe.

There is affection in the lower part of
this city. A warrant is out for W. FL.
Darnell, on the charge of being drunk and
maligniug the fame, reputation and good
character of one Susan Chandler Why
Mike should have done this is mystery,
but now while the dog star RACES and the
dog. .fennel sends up its fragrance In lower
Rock Island. hehas stopped over to an
alarming extent. Let US hope that OAR
nell will condone his fault and apologize
to Susan for his wicked behavior
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Dogs

If there is anything in which this city
abounds it is certainly the numbers of
worthless ours that roam the streets. We
have large and small dogs, old and young
dogs, black and white dogs, and no one
claims the right of ownership over many
of them. Scarcely week passes that
there is not some one bit by one of the
ours Would it not be good idea for
our policemen to raid them. By so doing
they would receive the blessing of many
q citizen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
NICE ICE CREAM PARLoRs.

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegant ice cream room in the three
cities. tits well known that Mr.. Birken-
fields reputation for making delicious lee
cream is second to none in the west
When you want a real nice dish of ice
cream, made from the pure cream, go to
Birkenfield's on Fourth avenue. m2.3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Runaway.

A serious runaway occurred on Fifth
avenue yesterday afternoon-that is to
say'serious to the buggy, which was COM
pletely demolished. The horses were
owned by fellow named Enary, of Mo-
line, and became frightened at the cars
near the street car stable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
The following is the record of the clubs
in the Northwestern league up till today

The Terre Haute club have been trying
for long time to get change pitcher,
and they have succeeded, Hudson has
signed with them, and as pitcher he has
but few equals.
Goggin, Anderson. McHenry and Sage.
are the names of the old players in the
new Star club. All of them are average
PLAYERS,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10

A novel and ingenious device and COM
plete automatic exhibition has located on
Second avenue, opposite the Rock Island
house. 1t represents the miracles of
eighteen centuries ago by multitudes of
moving lifelike automatic figures. Also
the Temple of Jerusalem with all its beau
tiful surroundings. They are open daily
and make special inducements to Sabbath
schools and societies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Bill Boards.

One can hardly see the gaudy circus
pictures on the bill boards on Sixteenth
street any more on account of the weeds
being so high. The best thing Gus
Miller could do would be to get his gang
of brush whackers out and cut the weeds
down
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10

A drunken, dreamy-looking railroadeI
wanders aimlessly about lamenting the
loss of his watch, which he says was
filched from his pocket while he lay down
to think in an old stable last evening. He
says he is dead broke, down hearted and
desperate, dangerous condition for any
man to be in.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
An Exhibition.

A fond soul rushed into the sanctum
this morning, hatless and almost breath
less, with the startling information thai
he would give a free, show on Market
square tonight. He wanted us to notify
the general public of the fact, and the
people can consider themselves hereby
notified
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
SEND MONEY BY AMERICAN EXPRESS co
MONEY ORDERS

Receipts given. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at G, 500 places. Rates to
$5-5c.: $10-8c.: $20-10c.: $30-12c.
| S40-15c.. $50.20c. Apr2Sd3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Sale.

About two months ago Allie Thompson
built nice cottage which he intended to
rent. but yesterday he sold it 10 John
Cramer. Mr. Thompson informs us that
he will at once erect another cottage as
soCn as he can purchase suitable lot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Wines and Liquors at Cost.

Kelley & Martin, wholesale liquor deal
ers. of Davenport, Iowa, have moved their
stock of wines and liquor to Rock Island,
where they will sell at cost to close out.
Parties wishing anything in their line can
save money by purchasing of this house,
as they mean business. Market square.
Ar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Enterprise.

The Union is an enterprising sheet
This morning it comes out with an article
describing Saukenuk, and ancient aborig-
inal city in South Rock Island, when the
same thing appeared in the ARGUS thirty
days ago. The Union is progressing
hackWardsl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Miracle,

A new combination hit the town last
night, and is holding forth on Second
avenue between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth streets. 1t is called the Miracle.
The show will remain in town the rest of
the week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Broke an Ankle.

In the runaway yesterday on Second
avenue, Mr.. Charles Negus had the mis-
fortune to have one of his ankles broken
He is now under the care of DIR. Gait, and
it will be some time before he will be
able to be up and around.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Many Signs.

We are promised moonlight nights for
the next two weeks. This will be good
news to the girl who likes to promenade
with her best Teller on the street that
has many signs with the words "ice
cream" painted thereon in letters six feet
long, as Henry Ward Beecher. would say
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
The Murphy Reception.

Grand preparations are being made in
Davenport for the reception of Hon. J. Fl
Murphy, who is expected home Saturday.
Mr.. Murphy's arduous labors in congress
in behalf of this section has made him
scores of friends, and they propose to
show him that they appreciate his efforts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Snnnn nc q nnllar

The Mayor rendered some excellent
advice regarding the curtailing of all I'M
necessary expence at Monday evenings
council meeting. Financially the policy
of the mayor is beyond even the criticism
of those hostile to the administration,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Nearly a Collision.

The Stirling freight train was standing
on the crossing in the upper part of this
city this morning, when the Rock Island
& Peoria freight engine came flying
along. 1t was only by the greatest exer-
ton that the collision was avoided.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
A Side Show.

A side show struck town last night
The combination pitched its tent opposite
Mott & Winters store. Just what the
show consists of we don't know, but as
soon as we get time We'll go and find ont.
Let's all gOl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
In Luck.

Ed SCHNEIDER, the hackman, is as happy
as clam IN high tide today. This morn
ing he went into the Bijou cafe and
bought piece of tobacco, and in it found
"a tag calling for clock. He got the
clock and can now keep the time of day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Thu Lavish Tabernacle.

By request of a number of citizens the
Rev. ]. S. Mabie will repeat his lecture
on the Jewish Tabernacle this evening in
the Baptist church All are invited to
attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
The Picnic

The teachers and scholars of the Broad
way Presbyterian church are holding a
picnic in Brooks grove today. The
attendance is quite large, and all present
are enjoying themselves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
THE DAILY ARGUS.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1884.
An Increase.

The guard of the Government bridge,
near the waterworks informs us that on
Monday night about thirty families from
Davenport moved oyer to this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Decreased Sales.

The radicals note with glee a falling
off in the sales of Harpers Weekly. The
Journal of Civilization does not appear to
civilize when it ceases to be partisan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10

Ice. Ice.

E. 81. Barker is prepared to furnish
ure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address P. o. Box, No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
Notice

N0tlce
The city dog tax is now due and must
be paid by August 18th.
loft PHILLIP MILLER, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
List OF Letters No. Q.

Remaining uncalled for in the Postoffce at Rocl
Island. Rock Island County Illinois,
THIRSnAY ENENING Inly 10 1884
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-10
NOTICE.
WANTED A good cook at the Gem Restanra

FOR SALE--old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-07-05
Life in the sunshine.

You cannot have too much of light
and sunshine, either in your lives or in
your houses for good health. You may
live, but it is not all in life to live.
Merely to exist is but a small part of
our work in this world. We should so
live that body and mind are at all times
in their best condition. We are then
ready and able to do whatever duty
may be required of us, in such a way
that the doing merely shall be pleasur-
able, and the reaction on ourselves and
others be beneficial. 1t should be, in
fact, the religious duty of every one so
to live.
Many a woman and child have been
sacrificed to ave the carpets and keep
out the flies, Many a tit of illness has
resulted from the same cause. Many a
disappointed, cherries life can be tlac-
ed back to sunless rooms as a beginning.
Multitudes of women and children are
only half living to-day because only
half fed. Sunshine and light and air
are as much food for body and soul as
the fruits and grains and vegetables
that we take into our stomache; and
we can not get surfelt of them as Of
food. The more we have the better.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-07-05

Palming off painted sparrows for
canaries is a fraud frequently practiced
by tue bird fanciers Of London. 1t is,
moreover, a singular fact that, no
matter how many imitation song-birds
may be in the market, every feathered
impostor finds a buyer. 1t is only
when the small dyed thing is taken
home that its spurious plumage betrays
its real character. That cheating Of
so palpable a kind should be successful
reflects upon the general intelligence of
the English people. The sparrows is
not a tuneful bird, nor has nature en-
lowed it with any enthusiasm for
music. Its general conduct, however,
does not resemble that of the bird ''that
bears the fortunate Canaries' name"
while elegance of manner and slimness
of form about the latter should be the
despair of its burly, base and %unrefned
imitator.