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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
The Headlights Flash

SHOWS NEWS CINDERs ON THE TRACK.
The railroads will have new time cards
tomorrow
Superintendent Sudlow, of the Rock
Island & Peoria road, went to Peoria on
business this morning.
The G. M. & ST. P. road announces
that they will sell round trip tickets to
Chicago, commencing today and contin-
uing until the 4th of June for 1913
Tickets will be good until the 9th of June
The earnings of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway system for the second
week in May were S45S.000, against
S44s, 900 for the same week in 1888.
Increase $4,000
The Rock Island & Mercer County road
has also a new time card which will 60
into effect tomorrow As is the usual
custom, two trains will be taken off for
the summer, those leaving at ~ As and 4
p. m.
| A new time card has been issued on the
Rock Island & Peoria road which will 90
into effect tomorrow The mail and
express, which arrives here at 1926 p. m,
will not return until As, thus giving
people who come here to trade more time
in which to do their business. The wild
Irishman" will leave at lilo p m. for
Peoria, and arrive there at 2:25 a. m,
thus making connections with the eastern
trains.
From an official source we learn it is
probable that the fast train, or the "Wild
Irishman" as it is commonly called, is tc
be discontinued, Saturday being its last
trip. Our citizens will much regret this
move, as this train has been very conven>
lent for travelling to and from the tricities
after business hours. The railroad author.
tiles say that it is not paying institution,
however, and of course can not continue
l-Cdmbridge Chronicle.
The Cambridge paper is mistaken. The
wild Irishman" will continue the good
work it has begun of bringing people tc
and from Peoria at fast speed. Heretofore
| it has only made rapid time coming from
Peoria, but commencing tomorrow, il
will run fast going back as we'll
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Black Hawk Tower.

Black Hawk tower on Rock river, neal
Milan, is getting to be great resort fol
Rock Islanders. A big pavilion has beer
erected at the tower, in which the gey and
festive young folks of Rock Island and
her neighboring cities meet frequently on
moonlight ewes to chase the glowing hours
with flying feet. On Sundays the vicinity
of the tower is crowded Of course the
omnipresent beer jerker gets in his work
there, and much artificial happiness and
subsequent misery is the result. Black
Hawk tower is a massive buttress of nat
uTal rock, from the submits of which the
legends say old Black Hawk used TO
watch the country and see what was
going on. He should have subscribed for
the Rock Island ARGUS Geneseo Meas.
Now Kiner, what have we ever done
that you should SANDER us in this manner
You wrong US greatly in saying that the
festive beer ierker is kept busy stacking
the thirst of the people who visit Black
Hawks tower. No such beverage is kept
on the summit of the grand old hill. You
might eepersons filling themselves with
the red lemonade, and sizzling pop, but
Kiner, you never see the foaming lager in
all its glory, for which you Geneseoans
have such a weakness, aye such a mon.
strous appetite.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Barrett 8 CO Great Railroad shows

We clip the following notice from the
columns of one of our exchanges in refer
ence to the big Barrett show, which will
exhibit here on Friday June g.
Undoubtedly the finest show that ever
exhibited under canvas in this city visited
us on Wednesday last and gave two IN
paralleled performances, Everything was
new, sparkling and vivacious, contrasting
so much with the one recently here that
the people were jubilant with excitement
and JOY.
The stock was the finest We have ever
seen with travelling circus, and it is inn
possible to exaggerate in speaking of its
merits, in so far as their claims extend,
for they fulfill every promise made on
their paper, which is more than can be
said of any circus company visiting the
South since the war The performance
throughout is as fine as could be wished
the clowns (ten in number) are very fun
ny, and each and every employe does his
with the precision of well disciplined
soldier; and every patron is treated as {
gentleman among gentlemen.
Such hearty Endorsement as the above
leads us to infer that we are going t'
have good show this time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Police Court,

F. J. Krumbholtz, of Davenport
brought suit against Mr.. B. Winter, of
this city, for an assault made the first of
the week. The case was to have been
tried on Thursday, but Krumboltz claimed
that he was unable to come over, as he
was suffering from injuries received. The
case was therefore continued until this
morning. but when Krumbholtz made his
appearance in court, he did not look as
though he had been so badly pummeled
after all. Mr.. Winter was fined Sc and
costs, which he paid and departed in
peace.
Frank Richardson, who went cavorting
around in such wild manner yesterday,
was up before the police magistrate this
morning. Mr.. Chopper looked upon him
as tough character. and gave him 90
days in the county bastile.
Charles Jones and George Smith, that's
the names they handed in, were arrested
in the lower end of town yesterday on
suspicion. They were taken into court
this morning, and Squire Chopper gave
them orders to levant in lively manner,
or they would be kept in the jug during
the next month. They went.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Crubaugh.

John Crubaugh, the great railroad con
tractor, returned home this morning from
the north. He reports business quite dull
in his line at present, and thinks the rail
roads will not make any big extensions
this year Mr.. Crubaugh, however has
struck 1t rich in the way of silver. His
mine is called the Rabbit Mountain mine,
and largeferce of men are at work
there The ore assays from $4,000 tc
$4,000 to the the ton of 1000 pounds
We are glad Crubaugh has struck a
bonanza and hope that he will find tons
and tons of silver, and that at last he vii
strike gold, and get few car loads o.
that desirable article, Crubaugh is gooC
man, and he should not be allowed to &C
unrewarded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Tha s'Qn nannt.


We dropped into the 20" depot this
morning to see Mack, the genial soul who
looks after everything the G. B. & Q.
owns in this city. Mack was busy, as
usual, but he found tims time to talk with
US few moments The kalsomieurs have
been at work throughout the building,
and the carpenters had been making soma
improvements. Mack said the painters
would be here from Bearlstown Monday
and soon the, offices would loom up il
great style. A picket partition encloses
the train dispatcher, T. McHugh, and he nov
can work undisturbed and without annoy
ance. The railroad boys used to climb
over the railing and infringe on McHugh's
privacy, but they will do so no more, as
they cannot get at him. All the Office:
will be given thorough cleaning up
and when the knights of the brush ge
through the @" depot will look immense
The depot has been in sad, unsettled
state for many weeks, and the great delay
experienced in making the improvements
would have filed most mems hearts with
woe. But Mack still wears smiling
face, and thinks of the good time coming
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Base Ball.

Thore was a big jam up crowd at the
base ball park yesterday afternoon to
witness the second game between the
Rock Islands and the Chicago Reserves.
Up to the fifth inning the home nine
played a good game, but they then be.
came demoralized, and the Chicagos piled
up the runs, the score at the finish beng
Is to 8 in the visitors favor
Another game between the two clubs is
in progressak the grounds this afternoon,
and it is hoped that the home nine will dc
better playing than they did yesterday
A girls notion of the national game OF
base ball is called off pretty accurately by
the letter of a yoLny city lady to her CIR
chum in the country. The Cincinnati
Merchant Traveller man has seen the let
ter You must visit me" she wrote,
when the base ball season opens. There
is SO much skill and grace displa yed
The pitcher, think-by myl you never
saw such a game. / will explain it to you.
The pitcher-a dear little thing-stands
in the middle and throws the ball al
another, who stands in front with long
stick in his hand. The thrower tries to
hit his stick, and the other young man,
who is called the. knocker, tries to SO
swing the club that it will be impos
sible for the thrower to hit the stick with
the ball. Some of the knockers become
very good at this, and some of the dar
lings could stand there and never have
their clubs hit once. The catcher stands
behind the knocker, and is just too brave
for anything. We girls think he is the
incest one in every club. think TIT
catchers are very cute and heroic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Harper House.

Rabe & Heitahrends, the painters, are
engaged at the Harper house at present,
and will be for some time They are
washing the ceilings and walls, and paint
ing the woodwork. They do this work
every year, but every third year they
refresco and kalsomine. Every room,
hall, etc. in the house is visited, and given
complete cleaning. Mine host Harper
believes in the cardinal virtue that clean
illness is next to goodness, hence his
desire to keep everything in first class
order.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
RODMAN RIFLES .
They Make a Fine Showing at the In
specti0n Last Night.

Last evening General E. B. Hamilton,
of the Illinois National Guards, inspected
the Rodman Rifles, the crack company of
the Sixth regiment The inspection took
place at Armory hall, where quite mum
Der had assembled to witness the inspee-
ton. The boys had been marching most
of the day, but nevertheless, when they
appeared at the hall last evening, they
looked as fresh as daisies, and did not
seem to be in the least fatigued. They
were attired in full dress uniforms, includ-
ing helmet hats and white gloves. A
short drill was had before the inspection
took place, and as the young soldiers
marched up and down the hall, with heads
erect, and carrying their brightly shining
guns, they looked splendid. and caused
the spectators to feel just pride in Rock
Islands military organization.
General Hamilton conducted the inspec.
ton in careful manner, closely examin-
ing each gun and uniform There were
thirty nine men in rank, including the drum
corps. Gen. Hamilton expressed himself
as highly gratified to find the company 10
such a good condition. The general ap
pearance made by the men he said was
not surpassed by any he had seen since
starting out on his official tour nearly two
weeks ago. OF the seventy companies in
the state he had so far inspected eighteen
The finest drilled organizations inspected
were the Governors Guard, and the Tay-
lorville company, which belongs to the
fifth regiment. Concerning Anmory hall
and the Armory room, the General said
that they were the finest he had seen
anywhere this spring. and so far as he
knew they were the neatest and best APP
pointed of any in the state outside OF
Chicago, not excepting Springfield. Fol
this deserving compliment Captain
Abel and his men may well feel proud
and in this pride our citizens, who have
encouraged the company may also ahare
There were also present at the inspec,
tiop the following officers of the sixth reg
iments Col. Clendenin, Capt. Porter
Adjutant; Capt. Holt, Quartermaster
Sargent Major Kittleson and Capt. Gould
of the Moline company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
A Guild.

At the regular weekly service at Trinity
church last evening, guild was organ
lied, to be known as the Missionary
Guild of St. Paul" Officers were elected
as follows: President, Rev. R. F. Sweet,
the rector; vice president, W. H. Whit
ridge; secretary, Miss Harriet Carter;
treasurer, Mrs Cornelius Lynde. Meet
ings of the guild are to be held on the first
Friday of each month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
The Sunday Programme.

Trinity church Services tomorrow
(belng the festival of Whit Sunday a,
1916 a m, 10 m. and 7:30 p, m.
Personal Responsibility" Q045 ny
and The Endurance of Righteousness
G:30 p ny win be preached upon in the
Ninth street Methodist Episcopal church
by the Rev. George o. Ferguson, pastor,
Sunday school at 9:15 am.
The Rev Prof Weidner, of Augustana
college, will preach in the Broadway
Presbyterian church at 1915 m and 7:3O
p m. Sunday school at 9:15 m. DR.. j.
W. Stewart, superintendent, Young
peoples meeting at Z p M.
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church: the Rev. G. A. Mennicke, pastor
Text at 10 m, job xiv: % 81. Thema;
ode wahre Kirche Jesu Christi auf Erden
elm Werk des heiligen Geistes." Fasselbe
Thema, 7;3O p m. Cd.
The Rev. William Spencer will preach
in the First Methodist Episcopal church
at 10;45 m. There will be song service
at 7:30 p m. Sunday school at 9:l5 II N.
E. W. Spencer, superintendent. Young
peoples meeting at 80 p m.
The Church and Sunday School in
their Relations u045 a. NJ and Mine
Men wanted" (7:30 p, m.) will be dis
coursed upon in the First Baptist church
by the Rev. l. W. Read. pastor. Sunday
school at $50 a. m. J. W. WEIGH, Super
intendent
The Rev j. A Reynolds. pastor, will
preach in the United Presbyterian church
at 10:45 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. His 10:45
theme will be Every Mans Battle y
Sunday school at $50 a. M, Hugh War
mock, Superintendent. Young peoples
meeting at 7 p. m.
The Christ of History" Q045 a. m.
and the monthly song service C:30p. M
are the announcements for the Central
Presbyterian church, the. Rev. s, s Cryel
pastor Sunday school at 9:S0a m, J.
NJ. Buford. Superintendent. Young
peoples meeting at $50 P. m Subject
Bible reading.
In the Swedish Babtist church, at 1896
a. Lathe Rev. A. B. Orgren parton, will
take for his text ''Who shall separate us2'
Rom. viii: $3.50 Communion will
follow this service. Mr.. Orgren's text al
7:30 p. m. will be Look at the ant thou
sluggard Prov. vi: s. Sunday school
at $50 q. M, c. o. Jensen, Superintend
ent. Young peoples meeting at $50 p,
IN. Hours across the river. Sunday
school at p. Preaching al p m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
River Rinlara

The lively Libbie Conger will pass on
her way up tomorrow morning.
The mighty Pittsburgh will float down
with the stream, arriving here in the fore.
noon tomorrow.
A few items about steamboats, travers.
ing the river may be OF use to travellers
Almost invariably steamboat headed
down stream lands with her bow against
the stream. Therefore, when you desire
to go down the river and imagine thai
because the boat is headed up stream sht
is headed for the north, inquire about it
and not do like the man did who wanted
to go to Quincy the other day, wal
until he saw packet coming down thu
river, and that while the Pittsburg was a
the wharfboat loading down freight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Great Bargains.

Do not fail to avail yourself of the
grandest opportunity to get furniture at
your own prices, as the whole stock of
furniture and carpets at G.. Doellinger's
must be sold by June %. Mr.. Doellinger
has fine lot of elegant marble top cham
Der sets, reclining chairs and reclining
platform rockers, library tables and a
good line of all kinds of furniture which
viii be sold at prices to suit purchasers.
If you are in need of furniture or carpets,
do not neglect this grand opportunity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Forepauph,

Adam Forepaugh's great circus and
menagerie viii be here on July 18th. His
advertising car came in over the Chicago,
Rock Island s. Pacific road yesterday. In
order to make room for his circus bills,
Gus Miller is erecting temporary bill
boards on Twentieth street near the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot
The Barrett circus has taken most of the
available space.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
News.

Yesterday was good day for news.
The memorial services in themselves oc-
pied considerable space; then the shoot
ing occurred, which caused great excite
ment. A large fire at Milan later on, and
astreet car horse killed before evening.
All these happenings made the evening
ARGUS in great demand, and several hun
bred extra copies were sold.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

and Wisconsin circuits, and they were
unable to give the Peoria gentleman any
satisfaction.
The new song books for the cnngrega-
ton of the Central Presbyterian church
have arrived, and will be used for the first
time tomorrow morning. All those hav-
ing the old hymn books are requested to
bring them to church, and they will re
ceive new one at the door.
William Reddig, of Andalusia, and
Charles Peterson, of Cable. were among
the lucky prize drawers at the Golden
Eagle clothing store today The former
drew berry set Of 10 pieces valued a,
$5 90 and the latter fine tea set. This
makes three valuable presents given away
today.
Col Flagler, of the Rock Island Arsenal
and Mr.. s. Fl. Velie, of Moline, have
been up to LIE Claire looking at the stone
quarries. The Colonel is using lots OF
stone on the island nowadays, and he
proposes to keep building as long as the
stone lasts.
Mr.. Joseph Fitzpatrick is anxiously
waiting to hear of the pardon of his broth
er Eli, from the penitentiary Capt.
Parks returned from Springfield yester-
day, and says the governor is confined t.
the house by sickness, but expects to &C
on the matter in few days. He think
there is no doubt but that Fitzpatrick will
be pardoned.
The excursion tomorrow, June 1st, is
the date for the big excursion from PEG
ria. A train of eight or ten coaches viii
arrive at 10. 80 a. m. over the Rock ISLAM
& Peoria road. The excursionists vii
bring band with them and propose t
have glorious time We welcome then
to our city. and hope they will return
well pleased with their trip.
A practical warning to fathers Ster
ling Standard: Before fellow goe
home with girl he ought to make sur
that she has not recently had beau tina
didn't suit the old man. That's what til
young man now thinks who took gil
home one night last week, and met tn
old gent on the way. The latter though
the young man was one whom he ha
forbidden the privilege of going with h
| girl, aud proceeded without further cert
mony to administer large doses of COW
hide after the style mule administer
hoof oil. When the mistake was disco
cred, the young man felt relieved, and IL
old gent felt worse; but apologies, etc
are reported to have affected an amiab
settlement" .t.r ..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
The Festival.

The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal
charch gave their ice cream and straw
berry sociable last night. There was quite
a large attendance, and most pleasant
time was had The ladies did not make
as much as they would have at a so cent
supper. of course, but they made little
money, nevertheless
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
a Change.

Miss Matte Kaufman, who has served
in the central telephone Office in this city
for along time, has resigned her position,
and will not be at the Office after today.
Her place will be taken by Mrs. Georgia
Bisby, of the Rock Island arsenal. Miss
Kaufman is compelled to resign by reason
of the i'll health of her mother, who needs
her care. The patrons of the exchange
will be sorry to lose her as she was
always cheerful and accommodating and
gave general satisfaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
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. 1t is well known that Mr.. Birk
enfald's reputation for making delicious
ice 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
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. m2-3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Fixing I'm.

Mr.. August Herkerts place, the Turner
hall saloon will soon be place of beauty.
The paper hangers have put on Il neat
and attractive paper, covering both the
ceiling and the walls. The painters are
now busy on the wood work. When the
work is completed Mr.. Herkert's saloon
will be one of the finest in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
A Spicy Novel.

Mrs. Simon B. Paige has written a
novel entitled. "a Lovely Girls Letters. >
1t is nicely bound book of about 20C
pages, and contains some highly interest
ing reading. The author is well known in
the three cities, and the book will IN
doubtedly command a ready sale.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Pay Day,

This was pay day at the Rock Island
post Office. The postal clerks, and the
entire clerical force were given their
months wages, and consequently feeling
of happiness is apparent when you call
for mail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

The regular monthly song service o.
the Central Presbyterian church will be
held tomorrow evening. An interesting
programme has been arranged and every
one /, invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility. in their
various forms; also as preventive a.
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the tFerro-P hosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya, made by Caswell, Ha-
zard g. Co.,. New York, and sold by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
The DAILY ARGUS.
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1884.
The Turner's.

The Turner's of Rock Island and Moline
are contemplating an excursion to Peoria
a week from tomorrow. Sunday, June Sth.
IT they decide to go they will get big
crowd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
For Rent.

Two story brick house of seven rooms,
with large yard and barn; rent S18 per
month; ON Gath street between Moline
avenue and 9th avenue. Enquire of P.
Fries & Co. 6tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

AGENT-Calling on mines, mine supplies. etc
can add i line; samples small; commissions cash
pennsylvania agent earned g., 400 In 1888 Import.
er, box 1871, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
Send Money by American Express Co. Money
Orders.

Receipts gwen. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all Offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places. Rates: to
$5-5c.: $104ec.: $20-10c.: $30-12c -:
$40-15c.: S50-20c. Apr28d3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

FOR SALE-At my office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal Also dry oak cord wood
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone al
car house. d. G. Dohlman, agent m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

JOB PRINTING.-The ARGUS is now paying
special attention to its job department, and all
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neatness. Give us call.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31
NOTICE.

FOR RENT-A double house on First svsn,,a
between Twelfth and Thirteen streets sixrooms
each department; good well and cistern Enquire
of Fred Hass m99dfm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my addition to Rock
Island One-f fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. B. Davenport
m13d5m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

FOR SALE--old papers for sale In any gu antlty
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-31

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR
GEORGE a. PETERSON.