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Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

HE sailors, firemen, walters and others
0, The eamship Illinois struck at Phila-
a'paIa on the oath against shipping un-
asr The provisions of the Dingley bill and
@oa5ht the company to terms in short
Qler
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

r-,o,-cH traffic on the railways between
,.nas lnl, and Germany has been suspended
To- ..caution against cholera.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

JUDGE BREWER OF the United States
Court at st. Louis decided denying the
right of an irsolvent to give mortgage
Just before assignment to any one party.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

The Executive Committee of the Ma
uo0al Labor party has decided to post
Pone the convention from July 80 inst, to
September |, in order to hear from Cleve:
land and Butler in their letters of accept
once.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

Ill siberian pest has appeared in Rus
sr ,,ant spread of the disease.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

,.,7r2s have been received that the
gtrsnsferring Archbishop Ryan to the
e,a u,.' If philadelphia is on its way to st.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

DURING the twenty four hours ended at
Q D. m. on the nth there were thirty SIX
deaths from cholera at Marseilles, eleven
" Toulon, twelve at Aries and six at AK.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

rrg commercial treaty between Spain
inr l.bo limited States don'5 move along
anl ,,tbIy owing to clash of interests.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

EXTRAORDINARY quantities of whisky
have been taken from bond and exported
during the past three months in order to
secure postponement Of the payment of
The tax.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

wr11,vH H. BARNUM and F. o. Prince
,,.re unanimously reelected Chairman and
soc.etarv Of the National Democratic Com
nlt.ee Oh the 2ith.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

1T is estimated that st. John will poll
$1,000 votes in Kansas. The Woman's
Temperance Union and Prohibitionists
generally are enthusiastic over his nomi-
nation
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02
News from Everywhere.

ponnett.Mackay cable will, accord
ips s- to an interested parfy' be ready for
' l'I1;c nse October 1. 4
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

CINCINNATI stove foundries and cigar
manufacturers threaten to remove their
Establishments to other cities unless non
mion men are protected from assault.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

Iusu public opinion is offended by the
rejection of the bill providing for reform
in the manner of electing Poor-house
rva. ,lians in Ireland.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

CONFERENCE Of members Of variou
%ae Boards of Health will be held in
" o"ssAln5ton, August 7, to consult with
OOVefnment officials as to the best method
VI meeting and mastering a cholera epi-
iemic = NY m - 8
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

AoErzLIN, the Mexican debt agent, is
'uleayorlng TO induce the Barings, of Lon
~u' 10 place a new Mexican loan of $780,
s.'1o at seven per cent. 1t is reported
,-'' Veheral Gonzales is going to Europe
"'ohcude the contract. esa Saa
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

CNpER SECRETARY ASHLEY of the Colo
~ 4 partment is authority for the state
: .4'u' mat the British Government isready
.,.. .oah'm the Queensland scheme for
~ ,4'e0efatlon of Australian colonies and
~ annexation of other islands in the Pa
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02


j 5q:lVRETARY 4: FRELINGHrrysEN has reeeiv.
tde a. g''.9ehce from the City of Mexico to
ou4st ~ that, IN compliance VITA the re-
he ,ro 'ne United States Government,
Rlva., americans, William Harwood and
Upon Nv w. e'ache, ,recentIy arrested there
dent of 4 1"'se ofsdefaming the Presi-
7A'co, have been released. II
States " I'M. INES applied to the United
rslsvadI Iieuit Court at Philadelphia to be
Ao6Ea. ~ ~ 'ne receiSership Of the Credit
acton n.o " america, The reason for the
hat and NJ 'nat ne could not attend to
oofT ,io MS duties as Lieutenant.G g Govern-
vas annni,l i,'0uuSetts. Samuel r. Shipley
'"n-ed the successor Of Ames.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02
KILLED In HIS OWN HOME.

A Come cticut Man Called from His Bed
and Deliberately Shot Dead-WOmen in
the Case.
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

), ''lFoRTs I rom Marseilles and Toulon, up
Il; M evening Of the 255h, show the con-
ran, q affairs steadily improving.
N''5eitorS Of Aries who fed at the ap-
ota, .,gI'a 0f cholera will be prosecuted. The
,bo~. "" '',. rs to date numbered at all points
i''V0 with 50) cases having recovered
Huntsville gazette., 1884-08-02

o,,a., Ill, amount Of gold coin and bullion
IN M n the Government is only $780,
ora Inc amount has been reduced by
na - '0JVVoO0 during the last month.
sl', ,@s reduction for some days has been
mo- ,oyJ'oOO per day. This fact is caus-
1ar,sl>, siderable comment in Treasury De-
nj circles. a "a - Z
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

This evening at Harpers theatre will
appear Grau's superk opera company in
Strauss's new opera, "The Queens Lace
Handkerchief" Tho opera is very fine,
snd as given by tue Grau company is
meeting with unbounded success. The
Galveston Ne'os after paying fiattering
compliment to Miss Bessie Grey, who
appears as the queen. says of the other
performers:
Miss Cooper, as Irine. dived honors
with Miss Grey. Her voice is full sweet
and rich in human expression. Her solo
in the last act was excellently rendered
and deservedly encored.
Miss Ayrcs assumed the roll of the
Marchioness and did it cleverly enough,
the POSSIBILITIES of the roll being but med>
iocre.
Miss Harvey essays the roll of the
King, and doing it justice in every partic
ular.
Max Figman as Don SanCho, concentrate
the interest of the audience with theil
comicalities. Mr.. Greenfelder has splen
did bass voice, and takes all sorts of lib,
critics with the score TO show it to the
best advantage.
The tenor of Mr.. Waldo as Cervantes
is equal TO the part, and probably pos
sesses capabilities beyond the scope that
the present opera affords.
The Chorusses are well rendered an(
strong.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Scientific and Educational Topics.

County Superintendent of Schools
Southwcll has issued a circular letter to
the people of Rock Island county in
which he says:
have arranged the following course of
lectures, for the coming winter, upon Sci
entific, Educational and kindred topics,
to be delivered at various places conven-
lent of access, in the county, if the pco-
pie of such places desire to have the
coarse, or any part of it delivered, and
will provide, in any way that to them
seems best, for the payment of the actual
expenses of the lecturer in filling his ap-
pointment. | imagine that IN most cases
the expense would be but small sum,
and if some one would choose to drive in,
to get the person who is to lecture, and
provide way for his return, this would
cover about the whole expense. Those
who have consented to deliver the ad
dresses desire that 20 admission fee be
charged. | shall be pleased to hear from
those interested upon the subject, Fol
lowing is the course:
Books and Reading-Prin W H.
Hatch. Rock Island High school
The School and the State-Prin. d. L.
Morrill,, Moline High school.
The Old Way and the New -Supt W.
s. Mack, Moline City schools.
The Hand and the Mind-Prin. II. ID.
Hatch, Moline City schools.
Vocal Music-G. r. Housed, teacher of
music Rock Island, Moline and Daven-
port Public schools.
Physical Growth of our Continent
II. SOuthwell.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Winter has Come.

Cold blows the wind over the stony
streets and CHATTER goes the bones of ye
thinly clad. Why shiyer when for few
dollars you can make yourself comforta>
bic with one of those bargains in over
coats at the Golden Eagle? No one can
afford to be without an overcoat when
you discover the prices at which they arc
sold at this mammoth establishment
Drop in and examine their stock and you
vii! not only discover an excellent line Of
overcoats, but an extraordinary fine lint
of business and dress suits for the season
Bear in mind that with purchase of 81;
or more you are sure to receive prcsen
of waterbury, watch, an excellent
time keeper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Fine Stock.


L. s Pearsoll, the gentleman who rep
rcscnts Coo township in the board of SUI
pervisors, is making an enviable reputa-
ton us q breeder of fine stock He attend
ed the fat stock show in Chicago this week,
and while there bought the prize WHINE,
in the draft stallion class, "Courtesan," a
four year old Norman stallion. The an
imal weighs 1000 pounds ard cost Pear
soil $1.25 a pound. He offset this extra
expense somewhat by disposing of a
Jumbo-llke hog, weighing $50 ponds
While PcarsoIl is diving in the soil of in
dustry with much gusto, he is heaping lau
rels on our county's brow, for it is moi
every one that could 60 to Chicago and
walk home leading 50, 500 horse. When
Pearsoll next "sits" in an official capacity
VIC expect to see him wear an air Of i'm
portance that becomes man of his ele>
waited position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Markat Rpn0rf,

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: December wheat, 74s; Janu-
airy, 10; May, SO, November corn, 3S4
December, 35B; January. "a; May, 1863.
December oats, %; May, 273, December
pork, S1357l; January, $l0.75; Februa>
airy, S10.S74, January lard, $6.G7; Feb
ruary, $67 January ribs, $3.50 Hogs,
5000; light, $3.50 to 1870; mixed,
S.. So to S4O5; heavy. $42O to $4.45.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Sparks From the |, smoksstack.

The Cannon ball train last night was
one hour and half behind time.
The St Louis passenger on the c. B.
& O., came in little late this morning.
All trains left the union depot on time
this morning.
The C. NJ. & st. P. train was delayed
little while this morning by frozen air
pipes.
Brakemen who came from the west on
freight trains last night say that they
nearly persisted with cold. The night was
bitter cold.
The railway tracks were very slippery
this morning and liberal quantities of
sand were used in stopping trains at the
depots.
There were eleven coaches on the can
non ball train this morning, including the
palace chair car "Materna," and the par
lor car Minnie Hauk"
Agent Holmes, of the c. NJ. & St. P.
has received blank half fare permits for
clergymen and requests that all clergymen
in the city will at once call at his Office
and secure their half fare permits for
1885.
Conductor Tom Fuller has new brake
man, his brother, A r. Fuller, who, if he
follows the instructions of the skilled
Tom, will make his mark in the railroad
istic world some day.
NJ a Patterson has been appointed
chief clerk in the r. |. & p. general
fseight Office. Mr.. Patterson has been
employed by this company in the local
freight office at Peoria for four years and
deserves promotion.
Although Conductor Cross, of the Fly
ing Dutchman," wears no Grape on his
hat since the election of Cleveland, the
smile which usually adorns his counter
ance, has crawled down under his shirt
bosom, and a frown Of deep proportions
has taken its place.
James Campbell, one of the best rail-
road men on this terrestrial globe, is hold
ing down Conductor Tilton's run on the
night express on the c. NJ. & st. P. road
while that gentleman and his wife are
taking in the sights in the east. In thu
meantime Conductor Mastin has charge O
the way freight between this city anC
FreepOrt.
The G. B. & Q. passenger conductors re
Mived $10322 for their services last
mouth. which is slightly above their reg
ular wages. They performed extra wor'
on account of the large passenger bust
ness to and from the st. Louis exposi
ton. The 20" conductors are a fine Sc
of gentlemen, and their services are APP
prcciated by the travelling public as wei
as by the officials
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
County Building


20-Ernest Rode to Louis Wetzell, lot
Z, block s. Coal Valley; $50.
2f-Hundah Spencer to joni L. Ell
ingsworth, e4 lot 5, block -, Edward.
second addition to Moline, $500, and Jno.
L. Ellingsworth to Elizabeth F. Smith,
ssme description, $500,
PROBATE.
Nov. 22-Estate of Lucy M. Sledden,
deceased Proof of notice to heirs, Of
fling of final account filed. Executor
final account approved and estate closed
and executor discharged.
Guardianship of Frederick Skipper
Petition by guardian for leave to mort
gage wards real estate. Petition granted.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Nov. 21-Gust Burg and Miss Mar
johnson, both of Moline.
Nov. 22-George Long and Miss Bar
bara Hermann, both of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

The present cold snap while not very
agreeable to endure, will serve to revive
business to a great extent. The clothing
merchant will find brisk demand for his
goods and the coal dealers will have thcil
hands full to supply the demand for coal
Farmers will find ready market for then
fatted hogs, and altogether the cold SNAP
is tot to be sncezcd at from business
point of view
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Renfro's Ride.

John Renfro is on trial before Judge
Burns on charge of larceny. Renfro, in
company with two other men, hired boat
from James Wyatt and sailed down the
river. Wyatt, growing suspicious at theiI
long absence sent Officer Craig after them
The men we're arrested at Havana and
upon preliminary examination all except
Renfro were discharged. Renfro is a
Rock Island man and is defended in court
by Rock Island attorney.-Peorta Demo
cr0t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
The FraeZe mn.

The ARGUS, on Saturday evening,
stated that local weather prophets pres
dicted cooler weather and probably snow.
The developments of Saturday night fully
substantiated the predictions of our
prophets. About / o'clock Sunday morn
ing the weather suddenly turned very
cold, and toward morning light snow
fell Yesterday was very cold-freezing
all day-and last night was bitter cold.
All of which goes to show that we have
as good local weather prophets in Rock
Island as elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Hospital Donations

Additional donations to st. Luke's hos
pital
Mrs F. Wheaton-pair sheets, 2 tow
els.
Miss Lindquist-clothes pin bag and
iron holder.
Stewart & Montgomery-wi window fas
Jennings. weather strips.
Collins Bros. Shelving and carpenter
ing.
John Aster-S10O0 worth of bread
tickets.
Mr.. Hudson and Mr. Dean-work fol
the hospital.
Warnock & Ralston box of soap.
Mr.. E. W, Spcncer-carving knife an(
fork, butcher knife, double kettle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

The funeral of the late Mrs Porter
Skinner took place at 2 p. m. today from
the family residence on Moline avenue
the burial service being conducted at the
house by the Rev. r. F. Sweet, pastor Of
Trinity church. The funeral process
sion was long one. The floral offerings
were very beautiful. The pail bearers
were: Judge Lynde, DR.. Truesdalc, II
G. Whitridge, Major H. c. Connolly, OK,
Mayor E. P. Reynolds and Chas F Hem,
enway, the latter of Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Paid lhe Bet.

AL Tanner, who bet and lost on Blaine.
paid the bet on Saturday evening by
wheeling Fred Fisher from Harper's the
atrc 20 the Harper house and return.
Bleucr's band led the way, playing a pop
ular air and there was procession of the
comrades of the interested parties from
the stove works. The boys carried torches,
flags and brOoms The wheel barrow
was very nicely fixed up with flags and
Mr.. Fisher wore a campaign plug hat and
looked like vcritable Grimaldi. Mr.
Tanner took the matter good naturally
and unconcernedly smoked pipe while
wheeling his friend around. Three cheers
were given for Cleveland and Hendricks,
three for Mr.. Fisher and three for Mr. q.
Tanner whcnEthe procession reached the
theatre after the trip. A heavy rain ut
the time of the procession prevented many
people from witnessing it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
The Street Cars

The street cars on the Rock Island &
Moline line were as cold as barns yester-
day and last night and today. We I'M
derstand that active preparations were to
be made today to place stoves in all the
cars but two, and those two will not con-
tain stoves during the winter for the rea-
son that they are too high to admlt'oi
passing beneath the viaduct bridge on
Moline avenue with a stove pipe projects
ing from the roof The Milan cars have
stoves in them and are very comfortable
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
The Sunnyside's Social.

Members of the Sunnyside democratic
club and their friends had jolly good
time at the Holly hose house on Saturday
evening. They met for a little club jol-
LITIGATION over the election of Cleveland
and Hendricks, and they had one of the
most pleasant times imaginable Re
freshments were served, and all present
enjoyed the occasion to the utmost.
Messrs. Tanner and Fisher, the two gen
tlemen who furnished considerable fun
by the payment of their novel wheelbarr
row bet, and all their friends attended
the Sunnyside jubilee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
A Right Move

DR.. Craig, health commissioner, pro-
poses to see that placard is posted up
upon every house where there is a case OF
contagious disease, announcing the ma
ture of said disease. This is move in the
right direction. 1t has been neglected
somewhat in the past, but the doctor is
going to see that it is hereafter strictly
enforced. Thus people may be protected
from endangering their lives by visiting
houses wherein there may be a person i'll
with a contagious disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
An Invitation

Gov. John W. Hamilton has invited
Capt G. W. Durham, of this city, to ac-
company him and his staff on trip to
New Orleans. A special train bearing
the official party will leave Springfield on
December 18th. 1t is needless to say
that the rotund form of the genial cap
tain will loom up alongside the executive
officer on this occasion, for he would mo-
think of sending his regrets to His Excel
lrncy,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Installation.

The services attendant upon the install
lation of the Rev. Edward Wilson, the
new poster of the Second Baptist church,
were very impressive yesterday afternoon.
The church is in debt over $500, and has
been for several years, simply paying the
interest on the debt. Mr.. Wilson pro-
poses to go to work soon to pay up this
debt, and if he cannot do it TO one can.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Thanksgiving Services.

There will be Thanksgiving services
conducted in Trinity church next Thurs
day at 10 o'clock a. m, and 7:30 p. M,
by Rev. II. F. Sweet, pastor.
There will be a union Thanksgiving
service at the Central Presbyterian, the
United Presbyterian, Baptist and CHRIS.
tian churches. In the Christian chapel
at 1890 a. M. on Thursday, the Rev
Mr.. Wright, pastor, will preach an appro
pirate sermon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
nncka

Ed Butler and Joe Hitler came back
from few days hunt near Muscatne in
the vicinity of Boston bay on Saturday.
They killed one hundred and fifty ducks
while gone, and finding it impossible to
sell them all they gave large number
away on Saturday evening. They report
that the hunting is simply immense at
Boston bay,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
A HapDv Man.

Mr.. NJ. M. O'Connor, the genial and
always popular steward at the Harper
house, is happy man today, and why
shouldn't he be? He is the proud father
of one of the prettest and plumpest little
daughters in Rock Island. She arrived
yesterday, and all day today Mike ha,
been receiving congratulations and deal
ing out cigars to the bOys. May the little
cherub live long to be n JOY and comfort
to her parents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Cordially Invited

A young democrat of this city bet re-
publican friend an oyster supper or the
presidential election, and on Saturday the
young democrat received a cordial invi-
tation" to attend a high lonesome" little
oyster supper at s p. m. Tuesday even.
ing Nov. 25th, at DelmonicO's. He is
assured that it will be very select affair
as there are but two hundred other mill
ionaires invited. There is no doubt that
the young democrat will enjoy the oys,
tiers which were captured in Salt river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

Get your turkeys geese, ducks and
chickens free. On Wednesday Nov 26,
for each aud every % cents worth of tea
or coffee you buy, yon get usual tickets
and chance for the above named poul>
try at the Balm Tea & Coffee Co., No
1919 Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Hollands Direetnrv.

We are requested by Mr.. John Holland
to say that he will in due time call upon
our business men, personally in the inter-
ests of Hollands fifth edition of the Rock
Island & Moline Directory and Business
Review. And We may further say with
propriety: Everybody knows Mr.. Holland
and his company's works which have been
published in these cities for the past sig
teen years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
HuntinG.

This is boss weather for hunters. Ducks
will tlv low this cold weather and the
sportsmen will have no trouble in bagging
them by the dozen. 1t is little cool for
the sport, but in the excitement of plenty
of game TO shoot at, the hunters forget
the chilling winds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

This evening protiacted meetings vii
begin in the German Methodist Episcopal
church. The Rev j. P. Miller, of Day
export, will preach at 7;30 o'clock, The
Rev. j. B. Schwietert, the pastor, invites
all christians to help to secure a victory
by converting sinners to God.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
The City Schools.

The city schools will close on Wednes
day afternoon for the rest of the week.
Thursday is Thanksgiving day and the
directors considered it hardly worth while
t. have school on Friday, hence the pupils
will have four days rest this week instead
of only two, tas usual.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, 1915
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per-ton
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith coal. Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

MONDAY, NOV, "a, 1884
TO the Ministers

The pastors of all the city churches
who propose to have special services in
their churches next Thursday, Thanks
giving,) will please leave their announce
ments at the ARGUS office tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

One hundred second hand stoves to be
sold this month in Negus' building, next TO
the Childrens' Carriage works on Front
street. The sale continues every day
until sold. Now is the time to buy cheap
stoves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24
Auples Cheap.

Mr.. John Streckfus has just received a
car load of fine Missouri Jeniton apples
which he will sell exceedingly cheap.
1Sd1W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-24

E, 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, 1884-11-24
NOTICE.

The New Orleans Exposition will open
Dec. Is.