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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
SUBURBAN SIFrENGS.


DEMONSTRATIONS.
PREEMrTloN, Nov. 10.
| hardly know where to begin to give
sketch of the democratic demonstration
that took place here on Monday evening
Nov. 10th, IN honor of the election of
Cleveland, 1.-THE reformcr,' to the presi-
dency of the United States, and Hen
bricks, "the aVenger, TO the vice presi>
dency of the same.
About six o'clock the masses began to
assemble in wagons, on horseback and on
foot. with their lamps and torches
making fine appearance. | will not un>
dertake to estimate the number present,
but sufficient to say, there were a good
many hundred. Delegations from Ham,
let, Viola, Taylor Ridge. Milan and Coal
Valley helped to swell the assembly.
There were one hundred guns-anvil
guns-iircd in honor of the occasion. 1t
was the best anvil artillery | ever heard.
The Examinations were fine for country
place. Ben Whitsitts fine, large house
was Illuminated from cellar to garnet and
large Chinese lanterns on the observatory,
were seen for many miles around. Car
ver's store, Ben Davids' house. Peter Raj.
ferty's house, VIM. Belts cottage, Chas.
Steinhours house, Levi Landusky's house,
Frank Pettitts house, VIM. Steinhour's
house, and Dr. Sellers mansion, and
though last, but not least, that old wheel
horse of democracy, John Whitsitt, had
his home with the above, handsomely il
Illuminated. There were three exceptions
to the rejoicing. VIII Hammond, the re-
publican postmaster; there is an excuse
for him being in morning. Riley Snider,
whose house, if it had a light in it, must
have been under buShel, and Gray, the
republican blacksmith, was as black as
the ace of spades. The fireworks were
very fine and pleased the great crowd
very much Now for the bonfire that
cooked the Blaine hog. The men and
boys had built great crib of old rails
road ties and half rotten planks
around dead apple tree in one of Ben
Whitsitt's pastures. They had barrel
of gasoline, and saturated the whole tim
bers with it, burned most brilliantly
high up in the air for four hours Hon.
NJ. NJ. Corhett, of Rock Island, was pres
cnt by invitation, and made some very
suitable remarks, which were we'll re-
ceived, contrasting the conduct of the
republican party now, with that of the
loyal democratic party of four years ago,
when the votes said Garfield was elected
Capt. Horace Farwell felt as good as if
he was six feet high, and all the officers
of the club deserve the thanks of the Pre-
empuon democracy The club hired the
Cable band and had good music through,
out The entertainment ended with three
rousing cheers for Cleveland and Hem
bricks. three more for Neece and Strceter
and three more for Ben Whitsitt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Religions Insanity

Miss Amanda Johnson of Moline, the
young lady mentioned in last evenings
ARGUS as having been before Judge
Adams and jury composed of DR.. f. L.
Eyster, foreman; John Taylor, c. F.
Pearson, P. Mcdonald and John Scherer,
for the purpose of an inquiry as to her
insanity was found to be insane. Her
uncle, Albert Lindberg, testified that the
young lady who is eighteen years old left
Sweden for this country last April. She
found employment in Chicago for a short
time and then came to Moline where she
has since continued to reside. She work
ed for Albert Celine for seven
weeks and then suddenly became in
sane. For the past three weeks
she has continually carried a Swedish
bible with her, even sleeping with it in
her arms. At times she would disrobe and
run out into the street, and it was with
difficulty that her friends could keep her
indoors when these fits were upon her
All this was brought about by religious
excitement together with a slight female
disorder. The girl was lonely, having no
relatives in this country except her uncle
who was absent most of the time at his
work She devoted herself to her bible
ana got so much interested in it that she
became insane. She is pauper, and will
be taken to Jacksonville for treatment.
Her friends think that with little care
and proper medical treatment she will
get well soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13

The river continues to fall slowly.
The Mary Morton will probably pass up
on her last trip this evening
The st. Paul did not get along here late
yesterday afternoon as was expected. She
is expected to show up some time today
The days are getting shorter, and when
the ferry boat makes her last trip it is
quite dark. The men on the ferry have
long hours, indeed.
Flat boats are quite numerous on the
river these days. Nearly,all of them have
shanties on them, which would indicate
that the occupants were on q trip to the
south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Public Notice.

For TIE convenience of the public liv-
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established a branch office at
DeSanto's drug store, corner Ninth street
and Fourth avenue, where a 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, 1884-11-13
The New Rink.

The new roller skating rink will be a
daisy and no mistake. The concrete floor
is nearly finished and it will be the finest
floor for roller skating in the west. 1t
will be as smooth as glass and very hard.
There is not a solitary obstruction in the
immense rink. The large roof is firmly
braced by IRON rods, and altogether the
structure is solid and complete. The ar
rangements of the auditorium is excellent
and splendid view can be obtained of
the rink. The reception rooms are con-
venient and will be appropriately fur
nished, When completed Rock Island
can boast of a rink that will take first
rank with any in the land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Fastidious.

A gentleman from Moline today reports
ed that there is considerable excitement
in that city in regard to the appearance
this evening of Maud Stanley's Mastodon
Female Minstrels in Wagner's opera
house. A license was granted the COM
pany to appear, but this morning it is
said that number of old spinsters and
pious old cranks of the male persuasion
were scurrying around trying to have the
license revoked. There was considerable
anxiety among the bald headed fraternity
who had secured front seats for this
evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
A Birthday Party.

Yesterday the genial and popular Mike
Magrum was ~ years old, and last night
he treated a number of his intimate
friends to a wine supper. 1t was jolly
affair. Everyone present entered into
the full enjoyment of the occasion and
one of the most pleasant little birthday
anniversary parties imaginable was the
result. Mike is q prime favorite with
his friends. He is good citizen, a live
business man and an honor to his sex.
May he live long and prosper in this
mundane sphere is the. wish of his many
friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: November wheat, 72B; Dec
ember, 1888; January, 748; May, 81s
November corn, Al; year, 39s; January
36B; May, 49,. November oats, 96; De.
cember 26!; May, 90. December pork
$11.30; January, $11 80; February, Sill
424. November lard, S6.974; December
$685.; January, $6.87; February, $6.972
November ribs, $6.75; January, $3.50
February, S.. 924. Hogs, $4,000; light
$500 to $3.50; mixed, $500 to $3.50
heavy, 81. 35 to S4.75,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Market Square.

Another dull day on Market square.
Corn sold for "a and SO cents; hay for 81
to so per ton, and cord wood for $425
per cord. The was no potatoes offered for
sale. "The.market appears to be dead, 50
said City.Weighmaster Eggleston today,
and the teams standing around with load
ed wagons would seem to verify the re
mark.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13

Phe best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity OF the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice, Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold al
fifty cents bottle by, Hartz & Balm
sen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Notification.

1t has been decided by the democrats
of Rock Island to have a grand jollifica =
ton on Saturday evening in honor of the
election of Cleveland and Hendricks. The
programme to be carried out will be
given in due time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
The Snhnnls

Superintendent Kemble says the public
schools are getting along splendidly, and
teachers and scholars are all hard at work
and the result of the work accomplished
thus far Is highly satisfactory to all par
ties concerned Great things are expected
from the classes of 1884.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Died.

Yesterday the year old son of Benja,
min Peterson, superintendent of the Rock
Island & Milan street railway, died of
bronchitis. The funeral took place at 10
a. IN. today from the residence on Fifth
avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets. The family have the sympathy
of large number of friends in the loss of
their bright little hoy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Police Pickings.

Last evening Marshal Miller arrested a
big burly neg,o who was drunk and rails
ing cain around town. He was locked up
in the armory for the night, and this morn
ing he was before Justice Chopper. lie
gave his name as Ed Lewis and said he
was stranger here. The justice assessed
fine of S. with costs, which the coon
promptly paid and left for pastures new 4.
Bill Burton was arrested last night for
drunkenness The officials hardly knew
what to DO with this worthless fellow, as
he is virtually a pauper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Ball.

The tenth anniversary social entertain
ment and ball of Noble Lodge No. /, A
o. U. W. will be held in Armory hall on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 18th. The follow
ing are the committees: Reception.
B. Johnson, Geo. W. Mcbride, J. W.
Stark. Arrangements-Geo. Stocker, J,
B. Johnson, Geo. W. Mcbride, John
Hutchings. Floor managers--Ira c.
Peck, Chas. Oswald Geo. W. Henry. A
pleasant time is anticipated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
The Hanlons.

Tomorrow evening the great acrobatic
kings, and mirth provoking pantominists,
the Hanlon Brothers, will appear in Har-
pers theatre in their laughable Partisan
absurdity, lie Voyage En- Suisse. or a
trip to Switzerland. They are immensely
funny in their specialities and no doubt
they win be greeted by full house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
A Lawyers Opinion Of Interest to all.

J. 4. Tawney, Esq a leading attorney
of Winona, Mimi, writes after using
it for more than three years, | take great
pleasure in stating that regard DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, as the
best remedy in the world for Coughs and
Colds. 1t has never failed to cure the
most severe colds have had, and invari-
ably relieves the pain in my chest"
Trial Bottles of this sure cure for all
Throat and Lung Diseases may be had
Free at Hartz 6 Bahnsen's Drug Store
Large size, S100.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
New Scales

J. S. Gilmore is having a handsome
new scales placed in his large pork pack
ing house. The ones he had refused to
work properly and was taken up and the
new ones will be put down in its place
The house is, being got in readiness for
the winters campaign of pork packing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Closed.

Director Field, of South Rock Island,
ordered the schools out there closed at
noon today because of the prevalence of
diptheria. Yesterday Mr.. John Young
buried a child that died of the disease and
he has two more i'll with it. How long the
schools will remain closed depends upon
the duration of the epidemic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Hospital Donations.

Additional donations to st. Luke's hos
pital:
E. G. Frazier ton hard coal.
A Friend Hair cloth sofa, reception
chair, 1 rocker.
John Sutcliffe-Painting and varnish>
ing two floors.
Cary s. Stolting-Painting and varnish-
ing two floors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
TRANSFERS..

11-David Cypher's heirs to Asa But>
man, NJ s! sw Sc 1, 16, 4w, 81.
Abraham Smalley to Jacob Bleuer. pit
sw 2, II, 2w, 1926.
Rose G. Neeley to Caroline M. Leeds
WI lots and :, block 40, Illinois City,
$l75.
Louis NJ Buford to Susan B. Edison,
lots z, s, 8 and 10, block /, lower addi-
ton to Rock Island, $1,000 and Susan B.
Edison to Mary S. Buford, same dcscrip>
ton, 1000.
H. W. and R. G. Scroggs to Lulu ST.
monson, lots 8, "a, 10, lie, Sheppard s
subdivision outlet 81, 5000 and Loulu ST.
monson to Jas. W. Simonson, same de
scription, $1S5 and Jas. W. Simonson to
James Nolmoile, same description. 1885,.
CIVIL CAUSES.
Nov. 12-Assumpsit: Edward c. Heg-
elcr VS. Disaway South. Defendant called
and defaulted. Damages assessed at
1926. 40 and final judgment in favor of
plaintiff and against defendant for said
damages and for costs. Wheeler & wills
son Manufacturing Co. VS. Annie R. Bige.
low, ct al Dismissed by plaintiff at its
costs Judgment against plaintiff for
costs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
Rffantlnn. Snnnysldaai

All members of the Sunnyside club are
requested to meet at their headquarters
tomorrow, Friday evening, Nov. IA, at
$50 o'clock, to make arrangements to
join in Saturday nights celebration. By
order of the president.
J. III. LIDDERs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13

Despite his failing health, King Alfonso
of Spain persists in devotiag his days to
the chase and his nights TO social joys,
by which course bis attendants fear he is
seriously aggravating the maladies that
afflict him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
County Building.
DDnD ArE

Nov. 12-Estate of John Baughman,
deceased. Inventory and appraisement
bill filed and approved.
Insanity of Amanda Johnson. Verdict
insane and a pauper Usual order of
commitment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
THE DAILY 4ARsv;~
THURSDAY, NOV, 10, 1884.
Adjourned Meeting,

The adjourned regular monthly meet
ing of the Rock Island Liquor Dealers
association will be held in Turner hall to-
morrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock and it is
requested that all the members attend
the meeting
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13

L. 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, 1884-11-13

The health of the wife of Justice Stan
ley Matthews, of the United States sup
rene court, does not improve. notwiths
standing she has the most skillful medical
attention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
MONMOUTH III Nov. 10

MONMOUTH, H., Nov 10
EDITOR AReUs:-I congratulate you
and the people at large for the glorious
victory we have won, by tie election of
Cleveland and Hendricks. j. H. Pattee,
of the Pattee Plow Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-13
COnQratulatlOns.

The following is a sample of number
less congratulatory cpistles received at
this office:
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
A General Purchasing Agent.

The Governor, in his message, recon-
mends the creation of the Office of Pur-
chasing Agent, whose duty it shall be to
purchase supplies, in the best markets,
for the several benevolent institutions OF
the State, the total amount of which,
for each biennial period, he estimates at
two hundred thousand dollars. This is
a large sum, and should be expended as
economically as possible for the humane
purposes for which it is appropriated.
If, however, the salaries of officers and
other expenses that Purchasing Agent
could not control, are deducted, the dis
bursements that would como under his
jurisdiction, would not much exceed
one hundred thousand for the two
years. We doubt the propriety of d.
verting this, or any sum appropriated
for the support of our public institu-
tions, from the control of the officers
and trustees who are responsible for the
comfort of those committed to their
care, and for judicious expenditure
of the monies appropriated. Some
years ago, on the recommendation of
Governor Stone, we believe, the officers
of the several institutions were directed
to purchase their necessary supplies, at
wholesale, and in the best markets, and
this has since been the rule, and it has
been strictly observed. An examination
of the accounts of the Steward
of the Lunatic Asylum, which
are published in the biennial report of
that institution, will show on what very
favorable terms all supplies for that es-
Enlistment are obtained. The Steward
is a salaried officer of the Asylum, and
no separately salaried officer could pos
sibly do better. The support fund of
the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institu-
tons, is only about ten thousand per
annum for each, including salaries, and
it behooves the officers to make the an
nual appropriations go as far as possible.
We are unable to see how, under these
a sufficient amount could |
be saved, by changing the present plan,
to pay the salary Of General Purcha.-
ing Agent, but we can see the possibility |
of such an officer purchasing supplies at
times and in such quantities as might |
not suit the necessities of the institu-
tons. All who sell supplies to the in
situations know that they will get their
moaey when bills are rendered, and no
? /. vchasing Agent could possibly secure
better rates than under tho present sys-
,en1
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
The Pensions.

WASHINGTON. Jan. lit is understood
that the Sub-Committ on Appropriations
having in charge the pension bill, will
recommend that the pension surplus OF the
present fiscal year, estimated at from fifty
to sixty million dollars, be reappropriated.
The members Of the subcommittee are OF
the opinion that about S70,000,000 will be
sufficient to meet the demand of the Pen
sion Bureau for the next fiscal year, and
to secure this sum will probably recon-
mend the appropriation of about SIC ,OOO,-
900 in addition to the appropriation OF the
unexpended balance.
As a general rule pensioners decrease
after war, but the pension business has
proven so profitable to the sharks about
Washington, and their shystering col
leagues scattered over the country, that
the pensioners grow in numbers every
year. This pension business presents a
hard case to the people of all the States
the soldiers Of one army get all, while
the soldiers and citizens Of the other,
help pay them, and their own soldiers
get nothing for fighting for liberty and
true representative government. The
people and soldiers Of the Confederate
army have not complained at this inc
quality, because as a conquered people
they have to submit, but they have a
right to complain as tax payers at the
stealing that is going on at Washington
while administering the pension laws,
and the abuses to which they are ex-
posed.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
speakar Carlisle.s COMMITTEES.

The contest for the Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives was waged by
the press of the country, and within the
lines of the Democratic party, stirring
MP antagonizms in our party household
which many Democrats did not approve
After the election of Speaker, the deli
cate duty Of forming Committees was
performed by him, and in the man.
good Committees were appointed Chair
men out of the best Democratic mate
rial were selected to preside over them,
and it was thought by the party that
the evil results growing out of family
contest, carried on with some bitterness,
would there cease.
But mol Another family contest must
be carried on, and the Speaker arraign-
ed for not putting certain gentlemen at
the head of Committees. That is the
exclusive prerogatiye of the Speaker,
and if members in the House claim the
right to appoint themselves to Chair
manships, we modestly suggest that such
a claim shows their ambition and unit
ness for such responsible stations.
A Speaker is not infallible, and If he
commits blunder in not always putting
the best man as the chairman OF a COM
mittee, a modest, patriotic man Will show
his merit by a quiescent submission to
the action of the Speaker, and work IN
the harness readily and willingly, and
won't exhibit himself as a disturber OF
the harmony of the party, until after
the great contest is decided next Novem'
Der. We have rather been forced to be
| lieye that there are men in our party
and some of them in Congress that
| would sacrifice the Democratic party in
| the Presidential contest rather than
fail to snugly ensconce themselves in the
Craftsmanship of "a COMMITTEES in Con
gress.
Suppose Mr.. Carlisle did make mis-
take in not placing that staunch Demo
crat and able man, Mr.. Cox, OF New
York, on Foreign Affairs, will he embar
rass US on the eve of Presidential cleo
ton, by appealing to Democrats in New
York to avenge the wrong by voting fol
Republicans next fall?
Mr.. Cox will do such thingl
Then, Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, die
not get what he wanted. Some of his
friends think Speaker Carlisle did him
great injustice, and of course he must
be avenged on the Democratic party
The Republicans gloat over, what they
regard as divisions in our party, when
they have plenty of quarrels among
themselves to occupy their time.
The Democratic party should keep ar
eve on the malcontentS whose patriot,
ism is measured by the offices they get
and reward them according to their JUS
deserts in the future
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16
Monopoly

Gas claims q monopoly but It's arro-
CANT claims ara not recognized BY the
courts. Why should they, more than a
farmer who sells corn or wheat, or q
mechanic who sells his wares, have q
special protection of the law and not
like other people 60 to the courts for re-
dress for all their grievances
Gen. Sickles absented himself from
his residence all summer-locked up his
house and no gas was used.
The company called on him for pay
for gas for that period. He refused to
pay. The company, for this insubordi-
nation proceeded to remove the meter
and cut of bis gas forever.
The courts grdnted an injunction re-
straining this act Of the monopolizers
and made it permanent.
This throws the monopolists on the
courts for legal adjudication of their
claims for gas, like..other people for any
claim they may have against a citizen,
This is big fight, but it must go on
until the money power in whatever pro
team shape i: appears shah be subject to
the laws, like every citizen, for protee'
ton Of its legal rights.