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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
RidaWalks

Anyone who has occasion to be out late
at night cannot fail to notice the disa--
greeable irregularity of Rock Island side
walks. Every property owner seems to
build walks to suit his own peculiar ideas.
For instance, one man will build high
walk and his neighbors on each side of
him will build low walks. A pedestrian
walking along in the dark, stubs his toes
against the high walk at one end, and his
heels fly up when he steps off the other
end In most every instance the side
walks might just as well be of uniform
height. An ordinance ought to be passed
and enforced compelling property owners
to build walks on even terms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Tall Travelling.

II make six and half round trips dali
ly,' replied car driver on the Rock ISL
and & Moline street railway in answer to
a question last nj ght. THAT makes sixty
six miles daily that l ride" he continued.
"Now you see there are eight cars on the
road and we all make the same number of
trips which makes fifty two round trips
on the road every day and you see the
total number of miles travelled is 52S, and
yet some people are everlastingly kicking
about how slow street car moves. Now
yoG will observe that in one week we
travel 1896 miles, in a month 14,7S4
miles and in year III, 408 miles, how's
that9" The reporter thought that was
pretty fair for bob tailed line.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

They have some queer people in Moline
The other day fellow was nabbed by a
policeman in that town and taken before
justice of the peace charged with drunk
eness Seems to me I've seen you be,
fore, observed the justice as he eyed the
demoralized prisoner through his glasses.
ever been here before?" he continued
'Iesh sir, Squire" hiccoughed the in
ebriate, 'Tsh been here before"
What for?'' snapped the court.
We'll, the first time to get married,
and once as witness"
so this makes the third time, Ell? SIC
with costs. Mr.. Officer lead the prisoner
out, and you, Mr.. Clerk, call the next
case"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
State Fair.

Mr.. E. B. David, of Aledo, vice presi-
dent for the Eleventh district of the state
board of agriculture, sends us a sample of
school childrens' tickets to the state fair,
which will be held at Chicago. The
tickets will be distributed free to the
scholars in this county by Superintendent
Southwell. They are good only on Sep
TENDER 9th. The board thinks that the
opportunity cannot fail to be appreciated
by all as a means of interest and educa-
ton. The various agricultural nipple
ments, specimens of art and industry
together with the grand display of horses
cattle, sheep swine and poultry, fruits
flowers and vegetables; the beautiful ar
gallery with its attractive display, al
constitute school of most liberal, gen
erOus and practical education to the
young. Many of the children in cities
and towns grow up without any definite
knowledge of the great agricultural inter
ests of the country, although these form
the basis of the wealth and prosperity o.
the civilized world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
The Great Startling Fair

The most attractive fair this season in
this vicinity is the Great Northwestern
fair which will be held at Sterling Ill
next week. Among the attractions will be
the presence of Gen. John C. Fremont and
wife, grand civic tournament of the diff.
erent secret orders, nine excellent running
races, public school tournament, con,
sisting of singing, duets, trios quartets,
choruses and declamations One hundred
dollras worth of household goods will be
given to the handsomest couple getting
married on the grounds, and lots of other
attractions too numerous to mention.
The fair grounds are located in the city
only four blocks from the c. B. & @ de.
pot. The different railroads will Offer
excursion rates to the fair. The Sterling
passenger leaves Rock Island every morn.
ing at 7:15 and arrives at Sterling at 9:40
a. M. , and the regular time for leaving
Sterling is 4:3O p. m, but arrangements
have been made with the road to detain
the train till after the attractions of the
day are over, so that all from this vicinity
who wish to see this, the most attractive
fair in the state this year can have full
opportunity and return the same day :.
Sterling is amply provided with good
hotel accommodations for all who wish to
stop over night at reasonable rates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Tha Gold Wave.

The cold wave mentioned in the ARGUS
yesterday from Cheyenne arrived here
during the night and proved welcome
visitor The sultry air was cooled ant
the weary public enjoyed night Of
sound, refreshing slumber undisturbed by
heat. The weather today has been de
lightfully cool and pleasant and much en-
joyed by all after the extremely hot spell
The indications are that the present COO
weather will continue for day or two
longer and will probably grow colder be
fore the weather again becomes warmer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
A Character.

Nearly everybody Knows or has seen
the aged darkey who goes around black
ing boots. He stays in Davenport, prin>
cipally, but his home is wherever his hat
is off. His voice has a peculiar tone-a
sort of nasal twang-and when he yells
he can be held a block distant. His
favorite cry is "shine 'em up gentlemen;
shine 'em for nickle if / can't get a
dime" Old Dave has scheme in this cry
which it VIII perhaps not be out of the
way to tell, as all who know him UNDER
stand. If q customer gives him job of
shining 'em up" with the expectation of
only paying five cents for the same, and
hands the old fellow ten cents, he never
gets any change back. Dave says that he
always cries out that he will shine 'em
up for nickle if he can't get dime. If
he gets due he never bothers about
making change. If he gets a nickle, he
walks off seemingly as well satisfied. He
must be over forty years old and can
neither read or write. He was q slave
before the war, and saw some hard times,
as he has also since gaining his freedom.
Dave becomes very religious at times, and
while his religious ecstacy lasts he is very
much shocked to hear profane language.
1t is limited that when Dave gets over his
sanctimonious spells be can swear as loud
and long as anybody, and is not averse
to taking a drop of ''mumm." He has
been bootblack ever since his liberation
from slavery and seems to have no higher
ambition than polishing boots. He is
harmless and is generally liked and well
patronized. The bootblacks In the tri-
cities never modest Dave, and he goes
from one town to the other pursuing the
even { lor of his way.
| DR. 7 w Stark Dentist 1922 Second
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
A Choir at Rehearsal.

Last night the religious reporter was pre-
ambulating around meditating on the sim
fulness of the world in general, and that of
the police court reporter in particular, when
his eyes caught sight of church illumin-
ated, and thinking, of course, that church
services were being held, he entered and
took his seat. He soon discovered that he
was mistaken, but he also discovered that
there was substance that might be nodded
into an item in the sacred edifice The
choir was rehearsing the TIE Deum" 1t
went something after this fashion:
Choir-"We praise. thee"
Gently, gently. Not quite
so much accent on the praise, if you
please. Now try it over again"
Choir-''We praise thee, o God, etc
Precentor latter the first line had been
nished)-"That's better Now listen to
me sing the line" This he did in bari
tone voice, which was unable to get a
tenor note. Now, let me hear you sing
the noble army" etc.
ChOir-'The noble army of martyrs
PRAISE thee"
Precentor Ito the organisD Can you
give us little more of the diminuendo
on the last part of that?"
Organist (blushing)-"Oh, yes; didn't
know that you wanted the diminuendo. B"
Choir-'The father of an infinite mae
jesty."
Thrum tie DUN, went the organ.
is that G sharp" hurried asked the
precentor.
"I'll see." said the pretty organist,
blushing.
Fair eyes see, said the tenor, dodgin g
behind the organ.
"Haw, hawP said the basso profundo,
in voice down in his boots.
This rather demoralized the choir for a
time, and the white robes of the choir
boys were allowed q few moments of
repose. The suspicion of a joke is always
to much for the gravity of choir boy.
The leader said: Now go back to the
beginning and sing the solo over again, y
and as the tenor's dulcet tones quavered
When thou took'st upon Thee to de-
liver man." etc, the reporter slipped out d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
A Well Spent Quarter.

One day last April man named Hans
Boerm saloon keeper of Davenport, was
in Chicago on visit and when he pur>
chased his ticket to return home he also
invested twenty-five cents in traveller
accident insurance policy. At LaSalle
there had been smash up among some
freight cars, and as his train had to wait
until the track was cleared, Mr.. Boerm
standing on side track looking at the
demolished cars, switch engine came
along and ran over him. killing him in
stantly. Yesterday his family In Daven
port received $4,000. the amount of his
accident insurance policy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

There was most happy reunion on
the steamer ST. Paul, at at this port today
On the boat was al old lady with two
daughters coming up from st. Louis. A
gray haired man, apparently about So
years of age, came over on the ferry.
He had just come from California, and
his face was bronzed by the sun. He
told the passengers on the ferry boat that
he was going to meet his family, whom he
had not seen for nineteen years Getting
off the ferry boat, he hurried aboard the
St. Paul and was soon in the arms of his
wife and surrounded by his two children.
The names of the parties was not learned
nor the cause for the long separation, as
the boat had gone on her way up stream
before the reporter could learn the full
particulars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Martin.

Supervisor D. NJ. Martin, of Hillsdale,
swooped down upon the city this morning
and touched flesh with his numerous
friends. At the present time Martin is
telling everybody about the big fair which
his people will give next month, and he
wants everyone to go and see the great
exhibition. Besides the finest lot of ex-
hibits ever sten at fair, Martin proposes
to have some good speaking, and if pos
sible he will induce Carter Harrison to
expostulate on one of the days. If Martin
succeeds in this great work he will be
loved among men and his deeds will &C
down to posterity as an example for man
kind to follow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

A new tariff goes into effect on mer-
chandse between Davenport and Des
Moines tomorrow. The new tariff is
considerable advance over the former
rates.
John 7. Noftsker has taken the agency
for the celebrated Richardson, Boynton
& Co.. 8 furnaces. He has the assistance
of Mr.. ] s. Henry, of Chicago, for this
week, and will be glad to make estimates
and plans for heating dwellings, halls and
churches.
The greatest bargains ever offered in
any latitude at the great remnant slaugh-
ter at McCabe Bros.
The Clinton excursionists spent very
pleasant afternoon in the city yesterday
The rain interfered slightly with
their programme, but they managed to
get around and see almost everything OF
interest in the city and vicinity, and re-
turned in the evening much pleased with
their trip.
Remnants of silk dress goods, linens,
white goods, ginghams, lawns, remnants
of embroideries and laces, remnants OF
everything at half value, at McCabe's
great remnant sale.
A message came to Coroner Halves this
morning asking him to go to Carbon Cliff
and hold an inquest on the remains of the
woman trampled to death by drove of
cattle, and shortly after its receipt another
message came, saying thai it was unnec'
cessary to hold an inquest The coroner
deemed it unnecessary himself and didn't
go.
An attempt is being made to organize
a St John club among the temperance
people of Moline. Col. John C. Pepper
of AledO, has been invited to address q
meeting of ST. John supporters soon
| This club will maze the sixth of politie
cal nature that has been organized in
Moline since the opening of the campaign.
E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates
Agency established 1877 Office ovel
Rock Island National Ban
A travelling man jumped 1T the incom
ing Peoria train last evening at the corne
of Seventeenth street. The ends of hi
toes touched the ground for an instan
and then his heels went into the air ant
his nose plowed a ridge in the cinders
while his valise circused around in thu
air. He was not hurt much, but mex
time he will ride to the depot.
DR. A. T, Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
In our report of the Bushnell conven-
ton yesterday we stated that Messrs
Kerns and Velie refused to serve because
Morris R0senfield and H. A. Ainswortl
had come with proxies The reason tina
the gentlemen did not appear in the con
yention was for the opposite reason. TIL
delegates would not admit the gentlemen
holding proxies, and Messrs. Kerns an,
Velie refused to serve if the other gentle
men were barred out The matter ha
created considerable i'll feeling IN the re
publican ranks, which can not easily be
adjusted.
| When you want reliable fire, life cy
clone and tornado insurance at low rates
call on W. L. COyne, corner Seventeenth
street, and Sd avenue d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
The Gypsles.

The camp of gypsies that has been sta
toned in a grove between this city and
Moline for month or longer, pulled mp
stakes yesterday and went eastward
The crowd has the best outfit for nomadic
people ever seen in this community.
Their horses are sound fat and slick, while
their wagons and harness are in good
condition. They also have superior
camping outfits, and altogether are better
fixed than gypsies usually are.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Killed.

Yesterday afternoon lady named Mrs.
P. Jameson, residing near Carbon Cliff,
went into corn field to drive herd OF
cattle out that had just broken in and
were making away with the corn. Some
how the cattle became greatly frightened
and stampeded and ran over the unfortu~
nate woman, almost instantly killing her.
Deceased leaves a husband and four
children. She was an estimable lady and
her sudden and violent death has cast a
gloom over the entire community.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
A Swimming Match.

Prof. Theodore Blessing, the teacher of
gymnastics in the Turner society has a
class of twenty boys whom he is teaching
to swim. Among them are u number of
lads of the most prominentfamilies in the
city. About the latter part of the pres
ent month a swimming match is to be
given on the sylvan regatta course, in
which eight or ten of the boys IN the
class will compete. A number of prizes
will be offered and some lively sport may
be expected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

The new crossings have all been laid
and they add much to the appearance OF
the several streets where they have been
put down, besides being greatly appreci-
ated by pedestrians. There is quite
general opinion prevailing that a pave
ment should be laid from Bengston's cor>
ner to Thomas corner, but whether the
city will order one placed there IS not
known. 1t is probable that some action
will be taken relative to the matter at the
next meeting of the council.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Market Report.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today; September wheat, 7SS; Octo.
Der, S04; November, s1a. August corn,
534; September, 52}; October, 51s;year,
Az. August oats, 253; September, 242
October, 26l. Year pork, 1880. Sep
TENDER lard, 1857; October, 81 81. Sep
TENDER ribs, S1050; October, 5000
Hogs, 10000; light. $3.50 to So. 10
mixed. $3.50 to Sc .25; heavy, &c. 80 tc
&c. 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Off For Freeport.

This morning ]. F. McKibben, F. c.
Hemenway and wife, W. II. Judge, Alex
Walker, c. Oswald, l. G. Peck and wife,
C. Swanson and G. W Mcbride, took
the C. NJ. & St. P. tain for Freeport to
attend the second annual conclave of the
A. o. U. W. and select Knights. 1t was
expected that quite number would join
the party in Moline. The convention vii
continue two days and the party ex-
pect to return on Saturday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

We understand that the Scott county
Agricultural society has offered valuable
prize to be awarded to the best drilled
military company. 1t looks as though
company B of Davenport was going to
have walk away, as no other company
has entered to compete for the prize
Here is chance for the Rodman Rifles
and the company should brace up and &C
over to Davenport next week and bring
home that prize. 1t can do it just as wei
as not.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
An EXcpralnn.

The c., B. & Q. train brought in a big
excursion from Bushnell, Avon and
Galesburg this morning The party took
the Milan street cars Immediately after
their arrival, and went TO the watch tower
where they had dinner and enjoyed
an hour admiring the beautiful
scenery. They returned to the city at 1870
this afternoon and have put in the time
since in visiting various points of interest
about town. They will return lone this
evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

M. Victor Capoul, the tenor is to mar
~ the daughter of wealthy English
landowner.
There are thirty two lottery shops in
St. Louis, all running openly, but the po>
| lice are unable to find them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Origin Of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine Of
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal" or AN
drews" PEARL top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover anC
smell.
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

Pea coal 800; CRATE and egg. S775i
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal. Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
A FAIR OFFER

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall.
Mich, offer to send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21

Hacks will make connection with the
Rock Island & Milan street railway at
Milan at the following hours: 7, 8 and IL
a. m, and /, 3, s and Up. m. The last cal
leaves Milan at 7:10 p. IN. dot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
Oysters and Clans.

l am now fully prepared to supply the
public with fresh oysters and clans of the
choicest grades.
0. F. SOPER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-21
THE DAILY ARGUS.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1884.
County Building.

2O-Estate of Ernst F. Hoffman, de-
ceased. Letters of administration issued
to Emelia G. Hoffman. Bond filed and
approyed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-07-15
For the DEMOCRAT.
NOTES OF A NEW ENGLAND
TRIP.


wArERvrLLE, Nh. June 20. 81.
NJ. Eiii0r:
Leaving Augusta We ride along the
beautiful Kennebec through a splendid
farming region and thriving villages to
wa,erville. The steamers that formerly
piled between these places have been
discontinued several years.
Jus, below wa,erville. where the Sc
bas,icook join. the Kennebec. is Fort
Halifax, bull, 10 1884, the only remains
Of which, now. Is an old wooden block
house. Here Major waldron and a
small garrison was stationed. We saw
a gentleman near here who said bis great
grandfather. a Scotch surgeon. came here
in 1855 and served in the fort. Above
here are Ticonie Fails, and near here was
the famous Teeonnet Of the Indians.
wsterville Is very en,erPrising. and
rapidly growing, as we'll as very beau
tiful town. Here and at West Water.
vile. now called Oakland--Another thriv-
ing and beautiful plAoe-are q large
number Of successful manufacturing in
dustries. There are two large cotton
mills. woolsn and saw mills, plOw, axe
hoe and seythe factories, machine shops,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-07-15
DoLLYs LAST FILTRATION

/ am Kitty. and Dolly Is my t~ia-
sister / Wa always sedaic. mother
used % say bat Dolly was giddy. and
fond Of flirting.
When wc were seventeen, Dolly be-
came engagci. .wiia our mothers consent,
90 Prank Wlmo;, young fellow Of
twenty.iour. son u banker, free AID
cheery In manner and disposition. lie
Wa very inialgsni % Dolly. for be ieli
80 csnflent of her love. and was himself
30 loyal and sincere that the admiration
.hs excited Wa his triumph the free
dom with which she received and eneou-
RACED .t never panied him, though moth
u and used 20 watch hsr With serious
anxiety.
Sometimes our mother would say a
fsw impressive words thea Dolly would
throW her arms around her, and with
ki.ses assure her she would BE- better
girl. Or she would poa, liiile,wiih tears
10 her bright blue eyes. She would be
very dcmare through two balls. and a.
The third worse than ever scarcely eould
Frank get one waltz for himself
Oae evening he brousht 70 our house
a cousin u his. barris,er. man some
year. older than himself Tie vas rather
famous. though only thirty. being an
acute lawyer. and consequently looked up
% a. the Bar.
Dolly owned 10 me that evening that
Frank had ccnfded 20 her that | was
Jack Dacre's IDEAL woman.
$50 don't blush 30 angrily. darling,
saii she. "ior !, would be the most de-
Hghtfll arrangement lie J. franks
iisal man aa1 dearest friend. Il woald
b. The hA2piest thing Cor Us all = And
Dolly gave me a hug and a kiss, and ran
of % bed.
Mr.. Daere came very often AFTER TIA,
one visit, and soon found that he was
my deal man. Goa be strangely resemoled
my father. both in manners and his eh's-