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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
ThA Old Crank

Some time ago an account was given in
the ARGUS of the old crank who was
camping out on the levee. He launched his
raft, 1T will be remembered, all right, sailing
away down the river. He had not gone
far until it began leaking and he pulled
in for shore again. By some means he
got his raft back to its original starting
place near the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy depot. He has gone to work
putting more boards on the craft and
stopping the cracks in it with old waste.
He means to make another attempt to get
off tomorrow when. he hopes to meet with
better success. He still continues to
cook and sleep in the meantime, on the
river bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Boyd

BOYD, the sable son of ham. who bit
dust for the time being, at Reeds hands,
was able to sit up for the first time yes
terday afternoon. 1t is an old saying that
negro like cat, has nine lives, and we
believe it. Had it been a white man in
Boyd's place, his body would have been
food for the worms, if the ghouls didn't
get him, long time ago. Boyd is chris
tian at least so he told US yesterday, and
it was owing to his prayers that he is
getting well,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
improvements.

The Evangelical Lutheran church on
Twentieth street is being fixed up in fine
style on the inside, and besides stained glass
is being put in instead of the old window
lights. The glass is nobby to behold, and
it will be the means of improving the
looks of that church to great extent
Mr.. Lawrence Swain is having an ele
giant little cottage built on Third avenue
and Eighth street The frames were
raised yesterday, and the carpenters will
push the work until the house is com.
pleted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Meetings.

The Young Mems ChristianAssociation
will hold their meeting tomorrow in the
First Methodist Episcopal church. A
large attendance is desired. To that end
everybody is invited to be present.
Tomorrow is the ninth anniversary OF
the organization of the Broadway Presby.
terrain Sabbath school. This Sunday
school has large attendance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
A Fish.

A party of three persons was noticed on
Second avenue last night. Two of the
party were females, aud the other an old
man. The old man was very drunk, so
much so that it was all he could do to stand
up with the assistance of the two females,
who were women of doubtful reputation,
hailing from Davenport There is no
doubt but that the girls had caughta
fish, and were working him for all he
WAC worth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Ford.

Ford, the partner of the gentle Annie
Mitchell has been bound over to court.
Quite number of things in his trunk
have been identified He also had a
number of keys, used in entering houses
The grand jury has indicted him, and he
will be given chance to do time in the
penitentiary. This is a cruel, cruel world,
all of which George is finding ont.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10

2 o'clock Monday. The judge has called
and disposed of the following cases this
morning:
CIVIL CAUSES.
Rock Island National bank Henry
Dart ct al. Attachment against Henry
Dart for $500 and costs.
J. Saul V Henry Dart ct al; attachment
trial by court. Judgment against Dart
and others for $436 and cost.
CHANCERY.
Cassell & MeKeever VS. Moline Malea-
Bile Iron Works; mechanics lien. Dis
missed by petition.
Mary A Freeland VS. VIM. c. Freeland
Divorce. Rule made by defendant to
show cause by Tuesday why attachment
should not be issued against him for con
tempt in violating order to pay alimony
Barbara Zeigler ct al VS. Philip Fuhr,
ct al Case reinstated Time of trial not
set. -
The Grand Jury have adjourned. They
found only thirteen indictments. There
was considerable of an effort made, we
are informed, to indict several of the
saloon keepers, but only one man was
indicted. He was indicted for keeping
his saloon open on Sunday. The follow
ing is the list of the indictments:
Emma Bliss, larceny; George H. Brul-
Ter, larceny; Fred O'Conner, embezzle-
ment 1.-TWO true bills3 Amos Weaver,
burglary; Axil Hazlegren, larceny; John
Monahan, larceny; Annie Mitchell, lar
ceny; George Ford, larceny; Victor
Lidhard, burglary; Henry Lahiff, assault
to rob; Martin Kelly, assault to rob
Thomas Ross, larceny; George Speikel
riot; VIM. Teller, keeping saloon open on
Sunday.
The Grand Jury visited the Jail this
morning in body, and made the follow
ing complimentary report, which speaks
we'll for Sheriff Reticker:
To the Honorable circuit court of
Rock Island county, state of Illinois, May
Term, A. D. 1884, We. the Grand
Jury for said term of court beg
leave to make the following report
in regard to the county Jail: 1--WE have
carefully examine the Jail, and find il
in good repair, and in good, Clean healthy
and safe condition. And in consulting
the prisoners confined in said Jail, learI
from them that they had been well treated
and cared for, with sufficient amount o
good, wholesome food and fresh water
and quite unanimous in their expression
of praise commencing the sheriff and hi
dep uties- Respectfully submitted,
| SAMUEL GooDE, Foreman. -
Rock Island, May 10, 1884.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Rev, MARQUIS.

Rev. Marquis has writer letter to the
elders of the Broadway Presbyterian
church, accepting their second call. He
says he has resigned his pastorship al
Minonk, but will not be able to come here
until some time in June, at least, moi
until after the Presbytery meets at Bloom
ington. III. We are glad to announce the
fact that the Presbyterian felix's have sue.
ceeded in securing Rev. Marquis, as he Is
an eloouent divine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Childrsn's Day.

The First NJ. E. church people have
begun to make preparations for the OBJ
se-vance of Children's Day, which occurs
the second day in June. They intend to
have the church decorated profusely with
flowers. The choir are producing some
new music, and the pastor will deliver q
sermon appropriate for the occasion
Nearly every church in the city will OBJ
serve the day in manner that will, nc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
afraafa

Workmen are now engaged in trimming
the trees and cleaning all the streets from
Fifth avenue up. The citizens living in
the upper part of the city are to be con-
graduated on this improvement, as it
makes that part of the city loom up in
an immense style. Just as soon as the
workmen finish their work in that part of
town they will go to work on the streets
in the lower end of the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
The Country.

Alderman Briggs arrived home from
Swedona, Mercer county, last evening,
where he had been on visit to his
parents. He says that the country looks
beautiful in its verdurc of green, and that
the air is laden with perfume from the
blossoms of the flowers and trees Spring
and winter wheat is looking extremely
fine, apd the farmers are all engaged in
planting corn. The farmers are very
jubilant over the fiattering prospects for
an abundant crop. and feel confident that
a good time is coming
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Song SPrYlca.

The people who compose the member
ship of the Central Presbyterian church
are talking of giving anothersong service
soon. We hope they will conclude to do
so. They are very entertaining affairs.
The Central Presbyterian choir, though
not so large in number, is one of the best
choirs in the whole city. By all means let
the song service be held
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Racing

The fair, grounds is lively spot these
nice afternoons Yesterday afternoon
there was some fine racing going on out
there. There are large number of fine
horses in this city, and nearly all of them
can be found at the fair grounds every
nice afternoon. The track is in splendid
condition to race, aud our horsemen are
improving each shining hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
A New Row

W. P Quayle, of the ARGUS force, did
not show up at the usual time this morn
ing, and a telephone message from him
later on stated that he was the father OF
another son, which had arrived this
morning. The occasion being one of sucf
great importance to him he was retired
from duty for the day. and he has nc
doubt spent the time in rejoicingY and
thanksgiving over the new arrival.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Market Rannrt.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: May. SO; June wheat, 904
July, 92s;; Aug. 614. May, corn, 54a
June, Sc; July, 57a; Aug. 5Ss. May oats
323; June 33l; July, 334; August, 26s
June pork, S17,42; July, ST. SIS; Aug
Sl7.60. May lard, $40; June, S. AS
July, $500, May ribs, 1886; June
$40; July, $s.724. Hogs, 10000; light.
IS. 10 to 1856; mixed, $685. to $5.75
heavy, S.. 80 to 1918.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Festival.

The Working Association, composed O.
the ladies of the Central Presbyterian
church, will give festival next Friday
night. The ladies held a meeting last
night and made arrangements for holding
it. 1t will no doubt be a very pleasant
affair, as the good ladies of that church
never fail to make success of anything
thew undertake,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Gold Watar Army.

The children of the city are holding a
meeting at the Baptist church this after
noon for the purpose of organizing a Cold
Water Army The attendance is quite
large. The object of the army is to be an
auxiliary to the temperance societies.
Owing to the early hour at which we go to
press, we are unable TO obtain a full
account of the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Dead.

Vim. Andrews the man who was shot
some time ago by his son is dead. This
is one of the foulest murders ever COM
mtted. Hanging is too good for the
ungrateful, obstinate son. We hope the
police will now redouble their energies,
and BY some hook or crook succeed in
running the fellow down and then bring
him to Justice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
seats.

Now that the era of improvement has
struck Union square, why not put seats in
it. 1t would add to the looks of the
place The cost of the seats would be
but 8 trihe, and at the same time be a
great convenienceto many. By all means,
gentlemen of the city council, give us
seats in the square.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
nISC0UNT SAFE

/ nm overstocked In mems black and
brown stiff and soft hats, and will offer
10 per cent discount on them until May
goth. Hats for $3.50 at So 90; hats for
az. 10 at SO. 80; hats for $2.25 at 50 90;
hats for 81 so; discount sale. closes on
NAV Goth; don't forget. l have the finest
stock of furnishing goods in the city
RYAN, the Halter, Cor. End
and Main Street Davenport, dc times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
An Elegant Office.

The workmen are now busy painting
and papering the Office in Christy's cracker
factory The Office is now twice as large
as it used to be-. and when the painters
and paper hangers have got through with
their work the Office will loom up immense,
making Que of the contest offices in the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Nice Ice Creau Parlors.

B. Birkenfeld has reftted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the eosiest and
most elegan. ice cream room in the three
cities. 1t is well known that Mr.. Birk-
enfald's reputation for making delicious
ice cream is second to none in the west.
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream made from the pure cream go to
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. m2-3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
THE PRETTIEsT LADY In ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to friend tine other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarnE
tee it to ALL Price 90 cents and 81,
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
The iramen

The fire department of our city are
making great preparations for their annual
parade, which occurs on the 22nd of this
month. The fire companies from Moline
have been invited to take a part in this
parade and will probably be present. A
grand ball will be given at night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10

First Methodist Episcopal church by the
Rev. r. G. Pierce, pastor This is quar-
terly meeting and the sacrament of the
Lords Supper will be administered after
the 10:45 sermon Sunday school at 9;15
a. m, E. W. Spencer, Superintendent
Love feast at 6: BOP m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10

Saturday, May 10, 1884.
Summer Cars

Come, come, come, the summer now
is here" at least so we would infer from
the fact that both the Milan and the
Moline street car lines are now using their
summer cars. The summer cars on the
Milan street car line are daisies, and it is
a pleasure to ride on them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Notice to Water Consumers

The semi annual water rents are due
May 1, and must be paid by the 10th day
of May at the City Clerks office, or the
water will be shut off without further
notice. ROBERT KoEHLER,
tmy10 Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10

Send Money by American Express Co. Money
Orders.
Receipts gwen. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places. Rates: to
$3.50: $10-8c.: $20-10c.: $30-12c !:
$4O-15c. S50-20c. Apr28d3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-10
Clrcnif Ennrf.

Circuit court is slowly dragging along.
The petit jury was excused yesterday until
. o'clock Monday. The judge has called
and disposed of the following cases this
morning:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

ElOR RENT-A small cottage on Iglehart
IL street; Eve rooms. Enquire II $50 Igehart
street. 3s2-44
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

ENOR RENT-A double tenement, eight rooms
Il in each side. Apply At 696 East Sixth
street. 34l-47
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
MADELIA.
[special Correspondence Of the Globe

Especial Correspondence Of the Globe.
MADELA, Dec. 5.-Trade good. Prices low
on all grain except fax; it has rated from 81
to S12O.
The Madelia roller mills which shut down
few weeks since to put in new machinery,
have started up again. They make patent
-four Of an excellent quality.
Madelia has had two large steam elevators
in active operation all the season. One be-
! longing TO Perry Bros, the other TO Jas.
Flanders, banker at Madelia.
Madelia has added over 500, 900 to her
town in the way Of Improvements this sea-
son.
Madelia claims to have more capital than
any town in the state of equal population.
The public schools here are in first-class
condition under the management of Prof.
McGinitie. They have three departments
and will add the fourth in
few weeks. The school board
intend to bring the school up TO the grade
required TO get the state money appropriated
for graded schools. The Teachers institute
was held here this fall, and at the institute
the Watouwan county teachers effected a
permanent association and held their first
meeting lew evenings since, Dau reclLa-
tons, addresses, essays and music, and was
instructive and extremely enjoyable. The
audience were more than delighted with The
sweet singer from Lake Crystal, Miss Smith;
her statute, looks, voice, style and singing
reminded all of the celebrated Miss Abbott.
Mr.. Allen, travelling salesman of Dyer
& Howard, of your city, spent about month
here and managed to sell about $4,000 worth
of musical instruments, and at the same
time ingratiate himself into the good favor
of all our people.
The church soeiables have been com
menced this season, they are so far great
improvement over last year. 1t seems so
hard for the western people TO be at ease or
enjoy themselves, except at a dance, conse-
quently all other companies drag heavily at
first, but the sociables held so far have taken
literary turn, and all express themselves
highly pleased with them.
Republicans are all saying that they think
Cleveland will make a splendid president
and that the Democrats will do well. Some
of them must have lied before election. /
never could tell when TO believe them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
BLOUMER, WIS.
Especial Correspondence of the Globe.

BLooMER Wis, Dec. 5.-Bloomer Is a
beautiful little village in the southwest por-
ton Of Chippewa county, on the line of the
Chicago, st. Louis, Minneapolis 81 Omaha
railroad. Duncan creek. tributary OF the
Chippewa river, runs through it furnishing
power for the factories, and adding greatly
TO the natural beauty of the town site. This
is sufficiently elevated and dry 10 insure
good streets aud pleasant surroundings. The
business blocks. especially in the newer por-
ton OF the town, are com odious and sub
stantial. All branches of general merchan-
disc are well represented, and there is large
Touring mill, saw mill and minor manufae-
turing establishments. The hotels
are Smiths hotel, Commercial, Boomer
house and Union house. The Commercial
has recently been built-furnished in first
class style, and is already obtaining a good
patronage. Smiths hotel is too well known
by the travelling public to need special men
ton, and the others are doing fair BUSH
ness. There are three church organizations
and ediices and a large two story brick
school house which would be a credit 10 4
town Of much larger size. The legal pro-
fession is ably represented by Jackson d
Connors and c. D. Tillinghast. The medi-
cal by Drs. Coddington, Connor and French.
The country surrounding the village is well
adapted 20 farming purposes and
with this aid to its numbering
and manufacturing interests BloOmer ought
to flourish, as It undoubtedly viii. The cit
liens are intelligent, hOspitable, and public
spirited, manifesting a commendabe pride
in their village and its future. We DO not
wonder at it for We have seldom seen little
village so delightfully."- situated, and with so
many natural advantages. On Thursday
evening last the Wilberforee troupe Of col
ored singers gave an entertainment in the
Congregational church at this place. Il con-
sisted Of VOCAL music and Rotations. This
troupe is from Ohio and travelling TO raise
funds for their college, which is situated in
Greene county in that state. The object is
commendable, and as their exhibition is very
creditable, they should receive a liberal ipa-
tronage.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
He Drc,c me Lime ar KefCer.

Washington Letter to Springfield Republican. }
notice Keifer about the streets. looking
tougher and fatter than ever. He tells the
men in the house who still speak TO him that
he is in politics and hopes to come back TO
congress, without saying when. He has an
idea that the quarter of a million dollars laid
up by him during his stay here will vet re-
store him to public Office. One Of the gen.
tlemen who accompanied Mr.. Blaine in all
his campaign travels tells me that Keifer was
numerically snubbed by the candidate in
Indianapolis. Keifer went over with about
a thousand "Plumed Knights" from his
home, and had himself advertised as among
those who would speak with Blaine. When
Blaine heard of it he declared by all that was
good that he would not be disgraced by hav-
ing Keifer appear in any way as associated
with him. So the men with Blaine crowded
Keifer off. Now, it was getting pretty low
down when Blaine refused to allow a man to
speak the same day with him. Powell Clay
ton was good enough, but Blaine drew the
line at Keifer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
Rooms.

ITO RENT-Three large, warm rooms, pantry,
Il wood shed and water, for IS per month
Also one large room, $3.50 per month. Enquire
on premises, l6S East Fairfield avenue, West
St Paul 342
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

NOR RENT-Eight room house on Broadway
Il near Fifth: low rent 10 May /. Fairchild
& Davidson, S34 Jackson street. S42-44
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
Death of Oscar X. Harris.

WASHINGTON, Dee. Oscar Kauffett
Harris, for twenty two years a prominent
Washington journalist, died in this city to-
day of con sumption. Mr.. Harris edited the
National Republican, NdtiOnG, bate2igsacer and
E,e,.iag Critic at different times, and for ff-
teen years reported the proceedings of con-
gress. He reported the Surratt trials and ex-
ecution, the impeachment of Andrew John
son and other important events, and contin-
ued an active journalistic career till the
time of his death.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
PERSONALS.

A. j. Fisk, Helena, was in the city yes
terday.
Jno. N. Faulkner, Duluth, is at the Mer-
chants.
E. w. McCane, of Fergus Falls, is at the
Windsor.
j. w Major, of Mimic, D. T., is at the
Merchants.
Isaac H. Wing, Of Bayfield,, is at the Me-
tropolitan.
Lloyd w. Bowers, of Winona, is at the
Metropolitan.
E. H. Dearth, of Henderson, was in the
city yesterday.
DR.. A. F. Groves, of Sanborn, was in the
city yesterday.
VIM. YaIl, the attorney, of Winona, is at
the Metropolitan.
Arthur Koenig, of Vienna, Austria, is at
the Clarendon
{. W. Babcock and R. c. Thompson, of
kasota, were in the city Yesterday
A. H. Bertram, Monticello, and E. c..
Chase, Bismarck, are at the Merchants.
A. NJ. Ferris, Grand Forks, and Granville
Stuart, of Montana, are at the Merchants.
A. s. Mellgren, st. James, and NJ. L.
Lockerby, of Mankato, are at the Clarendon.
H. G. Pickett and R. NJ. Cowen. of
Cooperstown, d. T., are at the Merchants
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Hamer, of Minneap-
oils, were in the city yesterday the guests of
Mr.. WIN Somers of the Windsor hotel.
James S. Field, connected with the post
traders department at Fort Totten, arrived
in the city yesterday and is at the Metropol-
itan.
Mr.. Frank W. Rogers, for some time past
popular travelling man in the employ of
Powers, Durkee d Co., left yesterday for
Karlshad, Germany, where lie will seek re-
lief from painful illness in the famous
waters of the springs at that place. Before
going to Karlshad he will visit relatives in
Ireland. His absence is regretted by many
friends.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

HOUSE To RENT-on Seiby avenue neal
II Western, 10 rooms, hot and cold water
bath and closet, good cellar and everything first
class, street cars, etc. Mccarthy a Donnelly.
oQ5s
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

ENoR RENT-Eight room house on Fillmore
Il avenue. two houses on Colborn street, four
rooms: two houses On Webster street. five rooms
each: two houses on jefferson avenue, seven
rooms each. Inquire Of II. b. Montgomery. 40
West Fourth street ass
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08
A Fatal Fall.

Especial Correspondence of the Globe.l
ST. PETER, Dec Z, 1SS4.-A most dis
tressing accident occurred upon Friday, re-
sulting yesterday in the death of Mrs. Sny-
der wife of J. NJ. Snyder, of this city. Hay-
ing occasion to reach something higher than
she could, she stepped upon chair, but
standing too near the front OF it the chair
was overturned, she falling upon the back of
it, direcy over the abdomen, causing an in
ternal rupture and. hemorrbage, from which
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

t'oR RENT-HoCse, . rooms, good cellar. eis-
IL tern, well and wOOdhouse, SIS per month.
Inquire $50 Rice street; Joseph Hahn. s3ss
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-08

HOUSES To RENT in all parts Of the city
IL from $40 20 $50 per month. o. VI. Met
calf. 10 East Third street. 3I3-sm