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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26
The Opening of the Outside Offices Still a
Question.

V. 7. Malott was yesterday wiring the pres
idents and general managers of the roads which
arc members of the Union Railway Company to
ascertain on what day next week they could be
got together. The most important question to
he considered is the building of the new Union
Depot. There will, as WE'LL be other important
matters brought up for consderation-one that
of the opening of the outside offices for the sale
of tickets. Mr.. Malott is strongly opposed to
their being opened, and the Pennsylvania people
are, as well, said to be- Mr. Malott thinks the
expense useless-that the Union Railway office
up town now accommodates the peo-
pie better than they would be were
there dozen offices selling tickets. L. D. Rich
ardson, commissioner of the Chicago and Ohio
River pool, is also bitter opponent of the
reOpening of the outside ticket offices. On
tho other hand, the Bee-line the l., B. q w. and
the G., l., st. l.. & c. seem quite determined to
open Offices for the sale of tickets. In fact the
l., b. e. w, and the c., l., St L. & c., are al
ready so doing. To show the feeling in the mat
ter, we quote the remarks of one of the officials
who favors opening the outside offices for the
lie of tickets. He said: 'For one / have be-
come disguised with the manner the Union Depot
ticket Office is don't care about all my com
petitors knowing how many tickets are sold
daily reading over our road, which,
as matters are now arranged, they now
do. notice that whenever we have a good pas
senger movement in certain direction where
we compete with the Pennsylvania lines, the
general passenger agent knows it, and in less
than twenty-four hours will send kilograms
charging us with cutting rates and an hour
after he will telegraph that he has instructed
his agents to meet our rates, on the mere sur
mise that we have cut the rate" and the same
was true in the competition with the c.. l., St.
Il. g. c., and he had become satisfied that the
only way for them to keep their business to
themselves and to protect themselves was for
their road to reopen its outside Office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26

VIM. Deuke-Naiter rs. August Mai. an appeal from
j. p Dismissed by agreement at plaintiff cost.
Frederick Well vs.. Maria Rhodiu, suit for dam
ages. On trial by @ jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26
a Matter Which Needs Early Attention.

The Railroad Mems Association room at Indian
apoiis is a disgrace to the arrangements of the
roads centering here. 1t is gloomy, contract
ed, uninviting room, and, in fact, moth
ing but the genial secretary, George
Cobb to invite a railroad man IN there. There
are but few newspapers and no library worth
speaking of. There should at once be steps
taken to establish rooms in pleasant and in
yking locality. and q Good library put i'll.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26

Hon. Pierce Norton. JUICE.
State VS.. Andrew korner; murder. On trial by
jury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.

Regular correspondence TO the Argus.
MILAN, May 2. Our mills are all in
operation again, to gladden. the hearts of
all who are employed by them.
1t Is reported from Rural township that
two thirds of the corn is planted. QEite a
number are done planting.
MERIT Coolies first corn planting Is up
and doing nicely. The farmers last season
we're very cautious in collecting their seed,
consequently the stand will be much
better than last year.
The senator from Carbon Cliff gave US
friendly call today. He will return THIS
evening.
Capt. Dickinson did some very fine
reading to large audience last even
ing Every one is very much impressed
that Prof. Muse is very well qualified to
know what to bring before the public sc
he may receive their kind attention. II
would be well to make arrangements tc
have series of entertainments of this
kind. We should like to have the captain
promise us series of comic readings
which we believe would meet with gooG
success here
Mr.. r. P. Dart is here from Chicago
Howard Wells has returned from triI
to the south.
Cha(wles) sensation yesterday proved
the fact to him that valuable articles art
to better cared for putting them in sight
where they may be misplaced where il
may not turn up soon.
Will Cheney is FORMULATING oul
streets today.
Tomato plants are cared for very nicely
by G. W. Michael; he feels very proud
over the result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Base Ball

The game of ball between the Peoria
Reserves and the home nine at the
park Saturday afternoon, was fairly
attended. The game was devoid of any
great interest. The Reserves were no
match for the home nine. The Rock
Island boys played with them as a cat
would with mouse. The score of Is to
3 demonstrated that the Reserves couldn't
play ball little bit. Little Hawkins was
along with the visiting club and pitched
for them, but our boys got dead into him
and batted him all over the grounds.
The Streator nine will cross bats with
our nine tomorrow.
The .. P's. of Omaha, telegraphed here
last night for dates. They were given the
30th and 31st of May.
Our nine will probably play at Evans
vile, Ind, the 21st and 22nd of this
month.
Roher, has returned from Sterling ani
| is again with our club. He is very muct
of gentleman, and is a good ball tosser
McHenry makes good umpire. Hi
decisions are sound, and his voice can b,
heard all over the grounds
The Market Square Terrors wallopet
the Counter Jumpers at the old Star parl
Yesterday to the tune of 81 to IL. They
played twentysix innings and would hav
played more but they got out of breath
The Minneapolis club done up tn
Peoria Reds Sunday by score of Z to 4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Decoration Day.

A meeting will be held at the office of
Collector Beardsley tonight for the pur-
pose of making arrangements to observe
Decoration day. Gen. John Buford post,
G. A R., will have charge
of the ceremonies, and will
be assisted by the Rodman Rifles.
All the secret societies in the city will be
invited to participate in the parade. The
citizens of Tiskilwa, on the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific road are going to charter
a train and come to the city en- masse to
see how we celebrate the day. Several
crack military companies from distance
will also be present. Gen. Richard Row
EFT, of Quincy, will be the orator of the
day. In the afternoon the Davenport G .
A r. will join our G. A. R., and both
posts will conduct the services on the
island. Everything points to great
demonstration of patriotism in this city on
thai day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12

4 gentleman from Monmouth with IA
flowing beard of a sunset hue, has been in
the city for the past few days for the pur-
pose of working up interest in a new
secret order called the Golden Rule. !"
He says that lodge has been established
in Monmouth which has large list of
members. The object of the order is said
to be to unite fraternally all acceptable
persons of both sexes. Therefore women
are as eligible to membership as are men,
and there is no discrimination in regard to
sex. The man from Monmouth thinks it
is great thing, and urges everyone to
join 1.-THE young and the old alike He
throws out the inGucement to the young
men that it will be the means of acquaint-
ing them with fine class of young ladies,
and their chances for matrimony will be
greatly enhanced. Looking at it in this
light the Golden Rule" society might
become popular.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Convention,

s. C. Plummer, Jr, left this morning
via the Rock Island & Peoria road, for
Springfield, H., where he will attend the
State Sunday school convention, he being
a delegate. A number of other delegates
started from this city to Springfield on
the train this afternoon. The State Sun
day school convention will be in session
two days, and great good is expected to
come out Of the meeting. Springfield for
the next three days will be in the flood Of
fght-gospel light-that will be eradi-
Gated from the delegates, The whole
town " i'll join in and holler halleluiah
praise to the Lord for his goodness and
mercy We feel like taking up our
journey and go along with the brethren.
II there is anything that we do really love
it's convention-and especially con-
vention where one gets his spiritual
strength renewed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
The PostoHice.

That the Rock Island postoff1ce is one
of the best Offices in the state, is a well
known fact, and we therefore take great
pride in it, and do not hesitate to say so.
Postmaster Beardsley has expended con-
siderable money to attain this end, and it
has required considerable hard work to
bring the office up to its present high
standing. Although Major Beardsley has
not been giving the postoffice his entire
attention, he has watched it carefully, and
when he saw any chance for Improvement
he lost no time to bring about the desired
result.
sgBut this morning there was q change in
the office: 1ff. .Thos. Murdoch, who has
faithfully dhcharged the duties of assist
ant postmaster for many years, was re
lieved from work, and Major Beardsley
has taken complete charge of the office
The major is great worker, and he i'm
mediately went to work to arrange thing;
as he wanted them. 1t will be a few days
vet before the work of cleaning house
will be completed, and then the major
intends to give the people of Rock Island
one of the best postofice services in the
coyntry. Good for the major.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
WHY WE HOWL.
A Complaint by the Merchants in
Regard to the RailrOads-..An Un-
just Discrimination Against
Rock Island

When, in the dark, dim distance one or
two of our railroads were seeking an en-
trance to our city, they asked for the
earth. We wanted the railroads so bad
at that time that we told them that they
could not only have the whole earth, but
everything that was in it, and if that was
not enough they could have little of the
round blue sky. if they could climb high
enough to get it. The railroads took the
city of Rock Island at its word. They
cut up our streets, run through nearly
every COW lot and pig sty in the town,
piled up the dirt sky high and on the dirt
laid rails of iron, and on the iron which
was laid on the dirt aforesaid run engines
and cars. We smiled sweet smile of
contentment and said now that we've got
you We'll keep you and we will use you,
and will build up our city and be noted
throughout the world as city, not only
for peace, but for our manufacturing
interests. But alas, what will ye2 When
you think you have got dead sure thing,
it is certain to go the other way by de-
cided majority. For while the railroad
high muck mucks arranged their time
tables so as to have trains come into Rock
Island in the morning and depart from our
gates in the shade of the evening. Our
merchants were immensely pleased with
this, for 10 and behold the people from
the country sides, the valleys and the
broad prairies flocked into the city by the
score in the morning, purchased their
goods of our tradesmen, and at evening
departed for their quiet homes, happy
and contented, their pocket books lighter,
to be sure, but their arms were ladened
with merchandise of all kinds. This was
long, long time ago. Now we see no
more of this. The trains are 80 tabled
that they get in here at night and go out
again when the sun rises in the east All
this country trade that we used to get is
taken from us, from the fact that the
trains are run so that the farmers cannot
come to the city and return home again
the same day. 1t is weekly taking from
our merchants hundreds, and no doubt
thousands of dollars in trade We hereby
file notice that we objective demur.
The Mercer county road has taken off one
of its trains. and by the loss of this train
alone, over hundred dollars day is lost
to the city. There is a scope of territory
Extending forty miles east and as many
west that rightfully belongs TO Rock
Island The same thing can be said of the
other railroads that run into this city. We
hope that some effort will be made to
reverse this thing Let petition be cir
culated among the people. to the mana
gers of the railroads, setting forth oul
grievances and asking for the proper
remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12

Andalusia is all tore up, so to speak.
There was an election down in the dead
old town on Saturday, when the question
as to whether they should incorporate as
village under the state law, was voted
upon. The returns were brought to
town this morning, and were canvassed
by Judge Adams, and Justices Chopper and
Cooke. The vote showed that 80 had
voted to incorporate, and 81 had voted
the other way. After mature deliberation
the Judges decided that the former side
was victorious, and that they would make
a village out of Andalusia. In accor dance
with the verdict Judge Adams has ordered
An election is.to be held on Tuesday,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Bishop Spauldlng.


Bishop Spaulding, of Peoria, arrived in
the city Saturday evening. He was met
at the Rock Island & Peoria depot by
Rev. Father Mackin with carriage and
escorted to the Catholic parsonage. Sun
day morning he took charge of the services
at St Joseph's church on Fourteenth
street. There were 800 people who par
ticipated in the communion service, 175
being children. At night the bishop
lecturcd to a crowded house on Human
Happiness" The lecture was one of the
best lectures, excepting none, ever deliv
cred in the city. Bishop Spaulding is a
learned man, deep in research and has a
fellcitous command of the English Ian
guage, including a number of other
languages, has a delivery that is very
pleasing to the ear, and it is no wonder
that the lecture last night was listened to
with such rapt attention. He not only
looked at his subject from Catholic
standpoint, but he viewed and reviewed
it from every point that it was possible to
gain an idea Commencing at the time
when child first realizes the fact that it
moves, breathes and has its being, the
bishop traced its career up to girlhood,
maidenhood, middle age, and old age, and
then the final climax death Some pas
sages in giving this allegory were beau
tiful, causing emotion and tears, and
sadness at other times to be felt in the
hearts of his hearers. Whoever missed
hearing this lecture last night missed
something that will never again probably
be heard. An ARGUS reporter went down
to the Catholic parsonage this morning
and paid his respects to the bishop. We
found him to be a genial gentleman,
courteous and affable. In reply to the
question "Howis your church prospecting,
Mr.. Spaulding?" the bishop replied that
never in the history of this diocese had
there been more unity, as well as
prosperity. noticeable in the Catholic
churches. Catholicism is increasing at a
wonderful rate in every district. We are
building new churches, and increasing
our number of Pensioners in every
parish. But you must excuse me from
talking much this morning. Father
Mackin and are getting ready to take a
ride ever your city. From what have
seen of your city l very much admire it.
| hope to be able to know more of you
people more intimately in the future. Coco
day, sir"
In company with Father Mackin, the
Bishop took a carriage and visit Wa
made to the Sisters hospital and to othel
points of interest in and about the city
He left for his home in Peoria at 80 thi
afternoon, followed by the best wishes o.
all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Fishing

Great gangs of our local sports can
now be seen vending their way to the
wilds of Rock river on a fishing expedi-
ton. Some of them take their bate in
bottles, and others take it in kegs. This
morning we noticed gang of boys fishing
in the upper end slough. They go out to
middle of the slough on the RATS lying
there and set on the logs, and fish to their
hearts content
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
HERE AND THERE.

The Golden Eagle takes the gold these
days.
The council meets in special session to-
night.
Call and see Walls fine phaetons and
buggies.
With "a purchaser or over you are
sure of valuable prize at the Golden
Eagle clothing store.
DR.. McCandless will leave to night for
Springfield 10 attend a meeting of the
Illinois State Dental association.
All the rage; everybody trying to get
the valuable presents at the Golden Eagle
clothing house, and many have succeeded.
Go to Walls for carriage repairs. First
class work guaranteed and reasonable
prices.
Mr.. C. j. Dart drives a fine black
horse, and, although hitched to buggy,
most of the boys on the race track are
afraid to tackle HIM.
Kid gloves and parasols; parasols and
kid gloves; gloves and parasols, parasols
and gloves. Bargains at McCaoe Bros
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Bell, prominent
citizens of Minneapolis, are in the city,
visiting at the residence of Milo Lee, ESQ !,
on Moline avenue.
The grand special bargains this week in
kid gloves and parasols at McCabe Bros.
will attract unusual attention.
Mrs. Perrett, of Racine, spent Sunday
in the city with her husband, the popula
conductor on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul road She was accompanied by
Mrs Lawton.
One hundred extra quality black satin
parasols assorted Innings at S1.4S al
McCabe Bros. A big drive
Henry R. Curtis is in town, and VT
understand that within day or two hi
will have an advertisement in this paper
that will interest and concern every citi-
zen in Rock Island. Look out for it; il
concerns you.
Thirty-five dozen undressed 3 button
black kid gloves 47c per pair, at McCabe
Bros, SO cheap that assortment of sizes
will not last more than two days.
The young ladies' society of the FRS
Baptist church, will give an ice
cream sociable at the residence of John
W. WEIGH, on Twentytirst street, Tuesday
evening A fine literary programme is
prepared for the occasion.
Extra fine quality black satin parasols
deliberately trimmed with wide Spanish
lace, lined in assorted colors at S2.1S this
week only, at McCabe Bros.
Mr. Ben Harper and sons, Robbie anC
Stewart, arrived home from Colorado
Springs this morning. Mr.. HarDer re
ports that his SON. Ben Harper, Jr., is yer!
low, and little hopes are entertained fo
his recovery. This is sad news, indeed
and We trust that his sons case i
not as hopeless as reported.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan s. McCandless, dentists, Bird avenue
and Goth street. Telephone 6s. 21-dwt
| You may draw 800 United State
bond who knows. There are two of them
drawn, and remember you getyour cloth
J ing at helowest living rates 'nd presen
besides at the Golden Eagle clothin
house. The most popular store in the cit
is the Golden Eagle. Why? Because a
who purchase clothing to the amount Q
81 and over receives present.
When you want reliable fire and lii
insurance at low rates, call on W. |
. Coyne. corner Seventeenth street, and 8
l avenue, up stairs, Rock Island, Ill. Dbl
j The c. o. D. laundry at Davenpo
8 still continue to laundry shirts at 8 cent
4 collars 2! cents and cuffs A cents. IL
Main street, telephone No 372.
d202m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
Black Hawk Tower

The new street cars, recently purchased
by the Milan street car line, were crowded
with passengers each trip yesterday. A
great many Of our people visited Milan,
in that hucolic village. The main body
of the excursiOnists however, went out to
the tower, where they passed their time
in various amusementS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
An Increase.

Late Saturday afternoon the police
found an old mare arousing in the lower
end of the city. They gave chase to the
animal, and after a great deal of trouble
secured her and put her in the city pound.
On Saturday night the mare gave birth to
a handsome colt. They now have two
animals in the pound. Chief Miller says
he don't know what to do in the premises.
He only put one animal in there, and the
owner is only entitled to what was put
there
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
TemOnrancn.

The ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, will hold their month
ly meeting in the south class room of the
First NJ E. church tomorrow afternoon
There is great deal of business TO be
transacted, and full attendance is de-
sired
The citizens league will also have a
meeting tomorrow night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
The County Building.

Inc COuuLy buliulHS
TRANSFERS.
10-James o. Robinson to John Ii
Allen, e! ne sw, and na 81 sw section SO,
town II, range 4w; $1,000.
Horace w. Flower to Fl. P. Stoddard,
part sw sw section 8, town 10, range 3w;
1000.
Nathan Swain to Howard Winslow, pit
lot 8, block 90 in lower addition to Rock
Island; $1,100.
Olof Norberg to Chas. L. Johnson, lot
6, block 2, section 80, town IS, range Nv,
in Healy's subdivision to Moline; $500.
A. and II. C. Connolly to Robt. j.
McGee, pit lots and 4, in Ben Harper's
add to Rock Island; $1,000.
Jacob Korb.to Victor Hokcnson, part
VIZ, Sc section 81, town IS, range lie; $40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
A Request.

The w. c. T. U. of this city have closed
the second year of their existence, and
tomorrow at three p. NJ, in the lecture
room of the First Methodist Episcopal
church will occur their election OF officers
for the coming year 1t is hoped that
every. person who has ever been member
of such an organization or who has any
interest in temperance work will be pres
emit. ELLA G. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
sftn I}Arf.y ARGUS.
Monday, May ~, 1884.
Quarterly Meeting

Yesterday was the time for holding the
second quarterly meeting of the year in
First NJ. E. Church. The attendance was
quite large. The sermon was all that
could be desired, while the music by the
choir was way above the general average.
About one hundred persons partook of
TIE sacrament, at the conclusion of the
service
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12

On and after May 18th, round trip
tourist tickets, Rock Island to Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado,
will be on sale at c., r. |. d p. railway
ticket office this city, Moline avenue pas
senger station. Tickets good for return
passage on or before Oct. 81, 'S4. DIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12

the third day of June next, for the election
of board of trustees to manage the af-
fairs of the town. Now that Andalusia
has grown to be village, we may expect
to see it boom and boom.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12

Send Money BY American Express Co. Money
Orders
Receipts gwen. Money refunded it
Orders are lost Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places. Rates: to
$3.50; $10-Sc.: $20-10c.: $30-12c !:
$40-15c: $50-20c. Apr2sd3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
nIscoUEr SALE.

I am oyersiocked IN mems black and
brown stiff and soft hats, and Will oiler
10 per cent discount on them until May
Goth. Hats for $500 at So 90; hats for
b. 70 at 81. so; hats for $2.25 at so 90;
hats for 81 so; discount sale. closes on
May Goth; don't forget. | have the finest
stock of furnishing goods in the city.
RYAN, the Halter Cor. End
and Main Street Davenport. d6 times