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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-28
List of Letters No. g.
Remaining uncalled for in the Postohice at ROek
Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.

Island, Rock Island County, Illinois,
THURSDAY EVENING, Feb. %, 1884
Albright, Adam Jones b Palmer 90
Acerman, VIM Johnston, Mrs James
Burkhardt. i klar Maria
Bitterson. Chris Klar, Meri
Brasher, Chas Lowe, Elex
Dutler, GeoJ Lof1ngwell, E
Bowen, Ida Malick,
Bolsn, " Merrill, Annie
Brennan, Mike Murray, Jennie
Brown, (2l Nelson, Anna
Bauns Geo L Nelson, Mrs L II
Collins, Mary O'Connor, Mary
Campbell Mrs " L Peake, James "
Clark, VIM T Peterson, Swan
Evans VIM Il Geo Reddig. Chas
English. james Richeson John
Finke, Will Supsrnchick. Anna
Girsrd, Mrs c Smith, Chas FL
Gardiner, Robt Stempel, Emma
Glenn, Tom w Strohlei
Gross, Susie Kelley, Hannah
Hue Adam Schroeder, VIM
Hays. Annie Spaids, Walter
Harris, Annie Turden, Bell
Hubbard, A g Teller, Ira
Eady, Miss Van Horn. X
Hardy. j y Vogt, Jake T
Hanley, John Wiehmann, AgRus
Hawkins John Waters, Mrs J
Hoppe, VIM Wieland. John
McDermOtt James Wathworth, Mary
johnson, Mrs Wrigot, s r
FOREIGN LIST.
Ksrlson, Kristina Thorborg. j II
Kokert, Edward Nehlsen, Wilhelm
Kenyus. FREQ Kali Nutting, Mrs
Gottseh, Nargaretha
Give the number of the list when calling for ad
vertised letters
T. NJ REARDSI p M
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vertised letters.
j. NJ. BEARDSLEY. P. NJ.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
M. e. SWEENEY.
e. W. HURST,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
Oct4 -dW6R
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

Whereas, John Evans of the county of Rock Is
land In the state of Illinois, did on the 18th day of
January, A. d., 1884, execute and deIiyer to G.
Noeber Il Bros. of the city of Davenport Scott
county, Iowa, chattel mortgage. which is record
ed in the Recorders Office of Rock Island county.
Illinois, in book9 of chattels on page 420 thereby
conveying to the said Geo Woeber d. Bros the
following described Chatiels, to-wit: one Landau
painted black, green trimming, manufactured by
Kinks d johnson, Bridgeport, Conn, also one
Landau. blue trimming, same make, and has also
name OF q. W0eber Il Bros, on hub band; also
one two seatedtcarriage manufactured by G. Woe
Der Bros. Davenport. Iowa, with blue trimming:
one White chapple ends dspring top buggy, manufac-
tnred by Dnve ~ Co., Davenport, Iowa, with blue
trimming; one side bar Whitney square box top
buggy, blue cloth trimming, made by Columbus
Buggy Co., Columbus. OHIO; one two spring Phae-
ton, blue cloth trimming, made by said Colum-
bus Buggy Co; one two spring Phaeton, no name
On plate, with green cloth trimming; one end
spring square box top buggy, leather trimming
made IN Peoria; one end spring (2) Phaeton blue
cloth trimming, no name on plate: two Portland
style Cutters, also three swell body Critters; one
Sorrel Horse, seven years old, name Frank; one
Sorrel Horse, seven years old, name Colonel both
with spot IN face and two white hind feet, all of
said property now being in the livery stable of
said Evans, situated on West 18th street. between
lst and End avenue in said city of Rock Island TO
secure the payment of certain promissory notes
mentioned IN said chattel mortgage and default
having been made in the payment of said notes
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned mortgages of said mortgage, by
virtue of the terms and conditions of the said
mortgage, will on the 4th day of October, 1894 at
ten ocockin the forenoon of SAID day at the Court
House In Rock Island, Illinois, sell at public auc-
tion TO the highest aud best bidder for cash all
the aforementioned goods and chattels.
g. WOEBER Il BROS. Mortgages
CANNON MCGUIRE, Attorneys, sen a4ufd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept 24-Dispatches from Lex
ington, KY, state that Governor Knox has
refused to convene the legislature in extra
session to take into consideration the matter
OF pleuro-pneumonia. Frisbee s. Lake, the
owners Of a herd inflicted with the disease,
have proposed to slaughter their whole herd
OF Jerseys-250 head-if the cattle breeders
OF the state will agree toireimburse them. DIR.
Solman is In consultation with the stock
men.
There is question whether the disease ex-
lists in Indiana, and one member of the state
board of agriculture offers 500 for we'll
authenticated case. The board decided not
to exclude cattle from the state fair on ac-
count Of the disease
A case Of pleuro- pneumonia has been dis
covered on the farm of O. J. Burley, near
Peoria, Ills. The COW was shot and after ex-
animation of the lungs the case was declared
undoubted pleuro- pneumonia
Alarm exists among stock breeders near
LeaVenworth, Kan, over a new and un-
known disease which has broken out among
the COWS. An examination shows that the
brains turn black, and the urine is very
bloody
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
MIR. Blaiue,s Movements.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 24-At an early
hour in the morning the corridors of the
Continental hotel were thronged with q
crowd curious to see Mr. Blaine, or some OF
his party Mr.. Blaine did not rise until
nearly 10 o'clock, and he looked fatigued
He took breakfast at 1890 with his son and
Mr. Elkins liz his own room. Before he had
arisen there were several callers, but they
only saw Mr. Elkins. About 1890 o'clock
Senator Don Cameron, with his gripsack
came into the hotel and was shown to q room
and after Mr.. Blaine finished his breakfast,
the senator called on him At 1890 Mr.
Blaine descended the ladies' staircase and
entered an open carriage with Hon Georgs
H. Boxer, and National Committee Chair
man Jones' His appearance at the doorway
was the signal for an outburst of applause
from the crowd assembled and the Repub
lcan candidate gracefully lifted hi
nat As he was driven rapidly
out Chestnut street he was recognized
Ill along the line and the applause was con.
blnued until he mad left the crowded city and
entered the park
In the afternoon public reception was
given at the Union league, at which every
body was admitted who wanted to shake
hands with the Republican nominee, and
great throng attended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
CRNnDafgn Notes.

Gen. Butler will speak in Michigan from
oct to inclusive, commencing at jackson
Greenbackers and Prohibitionists will eaci
put up a congressional and electoral ticket in
louisiana
The Democratic national committee has
issued an appeal to voters for funds for cam
paign purposes.
Gen. Butler spoke to a very large crowd
at Lynn, Mass, Monday night He wa.
accompanied by ex-senator Grady.
1t is now stated that JONES' Greenbacl. can
didate for congress in the Fifteenth Illinois
district, will not withdraw in favor of Gen,
Black.
Ex-Governor Hendricks addressed an i'm
mense throng at Fort Wayne, Ind, Monday
night. One of the features of the meeting
was a very large torchlight procession.
A Washington City woman charges Can.
didate for the Presidency Lockwood with
getting $500 for her in suit against Tom
ochiltree and retaining 500 of it as fee.
Assistant Adj. Gen Squires, of the Grand
army, calls attention to the prohibition
against any member using that organization
politically, and says any attempt of this
kind will meet with sharp rebuke and
prompt action by post courtmartial.
Hon. Robert Smalls has been renominated
for congress by the Republicans of the
Seventh South Carolina district, Henry Pins
by those OF the Eighth Missouri and j. B.
Martin, and Fl. T. Ogden by the Prohibition.
lists of the First and Second Ohio, respect.
lively.
Jay Gould told an interviewer that he
thought a great change in political affairs
might be disastrous; that the aforesaid
change would not have much effect on the
country's business; that he didn't know any
thing about politics, and that he had not de-
cided how he should vote.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept 24-The fifth annual meet
ing Of the State Saloon-keepers' Protective
association has commenced In the North
Side Turner hall The hall was dec
GRATED for the occasion, the stage
being adorned, in addition to the
usual scenery, with Towering and
foliage plants, United States flags, and ban
ners of various nations. From the center OF
the gallery, directly opposite the presidents
seat, hung the association flag, and from the
front of the gallery, around the entire
space of the hall, hung rich
moroon drapery, on which was suspended
wreaths and garlands of flowers, shields,
banners, etc. To the drapery was also at
tached a number of notices in German and
a number of texts of scripture in English.
The latter were as follows:
"Give strong drink to him that is ready to
perish, and wine to those that be of heavy
hearts. PROV, XXI g.
"The mother of Jesus said to Him they
have no wine. John, H. 3.
There is crying for wine in the streets !"
lisa, XVI ii.
wine that maketh glad the heart of man. y
Psi, cvi. Is
"Come, drink of the wine that / have
mingled Prov, TX. s.
use little wine for thy stomach's sake. !"
i Tim, V. 25
Il have drunk my wine with my milk.
Eat, o friend, drink; yea, drink abund-
antly, o, beloved. Cant, v. l.
The presidents address was listened to with
attention. He said the friends of personal
liberty should arouse themselves and resist the
encroachmentS of the temperance people.
August Huesing was made temporary
chairman and the regular committees ap-
pointed and after the reports of committees
the temporary organization was made perma-
nent Some routine business was then dis
posed of, and the convention adjourned for
the day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
The Holland Directory.
To the Editor of the Argus.


We have begun work on our fifth di-
rectory for Rock Island and Moline, and
during our progress have casually heard
of some party or parties having been in
various parts of the city, assuming to be
getting up directory. Not only this, but
to the question, where is Holland, our
regular publisher. have represented that
'he was in England or Europe" that "he
was not coming ETC., etc. To this we
have to say that as for many years past
we are here according to promise and
hard at work and in due time shall issue
the finest work we have ever published.
We intend that it shall contain an entire>
ly new map of the two cities and fully
show up to outsiders the Importance and
advantages of Rock Island and Moline
Our authorized agents are furnished with
proper credentials in order to prove they
are in our employ and that our friends
and the public generally may not be de
ceived or imposed upon. Very respect
fully, john HOLLAND,
ct Manager Holland Publishing Co
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Sept PA careful
canvass of the state shows that the cranberry
crop this year is next thing to failure The
usual yield is $1,000 barrels, and this year
less than 5000 barrels have been picked
Prices are now s1a and SIS per barrel, and
promise to be much higher Wisconsin is tht
second largest cranberry growing state in the
Union
The tobacco crop has been cut, and aggre-
gates 2S5O0, 600 pounds, and will yield the
growers over s2,000,0O0. This year q. .00(
acres of tobacco was raised, and, as the
result shows, the crop was unusually fine
Tobacco-growing is rapidly assuming large
proportions in Wisconsin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

steadfast adherence to the principles ana
policy which have guided the Democratic
party of Delaware in its wise, reputable and
economical administration of the government
for more than quarter of a century
declares that in the candidates for president
and vice president nominated by the national
Democratic convention at Chiccgo, and the
platform of principles enunciated by the said
convention, we have pledge and guarantee
that the success of the Democratic party in
the present canvass will insure reform in ad-
ministrative economy, in the expenditure of
public money, a reduction of taxation and
prosperity to the country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. pa dispatch to In.
spector Byrnes from Chief of Police Adams,
OF Boston, calls for the arrest Of Charles G.
Stevens, formerly in the dry goods business
in Boston, who on the 18th instant absconded
with $4,000 in city bonds, which he stole
from brokers' Office. Stevens is described
as SO years old, five feet nine inches, dark
complexion, black mustache, short side
whiskers, 165 pounds, well dressed, gentle
manly appearing, good talker, had money
besides the bonds, and good jewelry,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
Logan I'm Ohio.

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 24.-Gen Logan and
party left Canton on special train at a.
m, arriving here at about l0;30 Five
thousand people met the party at the depot
The city is handsomely decorated and pre-
sents holiday appearance. Many thousand
people are already crowding the streets, and
train after train is arriving hourly. Logan
spoke in the afternoon at Fountain Park.
AT IL O'Clock procession marched through
the principal streets to Fountain park Gen.
Logan and party headed tho procession in
carriages, and all the trades and most of the
manufacturers were represented with floats,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
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 a hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
New Railway Bonds.

New YORK, Sept 24.-The Wisconsin,
Minnesota & Pacific company are about to
issue number of flfty-year 6 per cent. ex.
tension and collateral bonds at the
rate of $4,000 per mile for con-
struction and equipment purposes for
800 miles of the road, to be built from
Minneapolis west The Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific company will deposit these
bonds with the United States Trust com.
pany, and issue its own bonds, dollar for
dollar, but bearing 5 per cent interest
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
EXPLAINING THE LAW,
a Civil Service Commissioner on Po
litieal Assessments.
ReVfewing the Situation i'm Ohio.
Convention of Saioon-Keep pers-
Delaware Democracy - Brief
Notes of the Canvass,

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept 24-Professor
Gregory, of the Civil Service commission,
has written long letter upon the subject of
polltieal assessments, the chief points Of
Which are contained in the following ex-
tracts; "fhe grand intent of those sections
OF the civil service act which relate tc
contributions for political purposes
was t"o-fold: First, to prevent Il Q use OF
government places and government funds as
forces to control elections; and, second, h
protect the government employees from com
puisory contributions to political funds =
The government clerk is employed to work
for the people and not for party, and
his pay comes from the people and
not from his party. What he earns is there
fore his own; and it is the grossest tyranny
10 extort from him any part of his earn
Ings by threat of removal or by promise of
promotion. The clerk, outside his clerkship,
Is still citizen, and as a citizen has com
mon interest with all good citizens in the pro
gress and welfare of his country: the
common right to vote and express his
opinions, to form associations with those OF
Ike opinions, and to use his money, in ali
lawful ways, to propagate his opinions. As
an officer or employe of the government he
is strictly under the authority of congress
Ill all his official work and re-
iatlohs, and must not violate any
one of the four prohibitions OF
the clEil-service act, But away outside OF
his official life and relations, beyond the realm
OF his duties to the government, and beyond
MS connections with governmental people
anu places, he becomes simple citizen, and
has all duties, interests and rights
OF bis fellow-citizens not in pub
lie employ. The Interpretation of the
civil service law is easy and the path of duty
required by it is plain, to all who will hon.
e>ily regard its tw grand aims: q Absolute
defense of the ballot-box from all corrupt OF
eoirupting official influence; (2) the proteo-
ton "f government officials from political as
sessments. These two great public demands
OF the law must and will be fully and fairly
enforced
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
woolley on she situation I'm Ohio.

CHICAGO, Sept 24-Col Charles w
"ooiley, OF Cincinnati, gentleman who's
connection with the famous Tilden campaipi
gave him national reputation, and who il
very familiar with Ohio politics, was at tn.
Grand Pacific hotel Monday evening Ii
conversation with reporter for The Times
he said: Il consider the question of succes
III Ohio one purely of organization, and
on our side of harmony. Thurman
Is the natural leader of the Democrati,
forces, position that he is entitled to by hi,
long services his reputation, and command
ing talents. wave of his old red bandanf
by which mean his personality in the con
test-would be worth a great deal to th,
party, and / understand that he will take q
most active part from now on, and that i,
something worth counting ON. Pendletor
Is always loyal, and as soon as he recover.
from his recent illness, will be found at the
front
The condition of things has changed since
Hoadly was elected governor, and q portion
OF the vote that went to him is back in the
Republican party. As matters now stand
the liquor interest is solid for Cleveland bu,
1t is sot off by the wool interest Then there
are 1000 Republican German voters in the
state who went solid for Hoadly. We will
lose portion of them Another uncertain
quantity is 12,O00 miners, who are out Of
work and on strike. They are arrayed
against Republican capitalists, but on the
other hand are held in subsection by state
troops under command of Democratic
governor. Some of them are Welshmen,
who are natural Republicans, but theii
grievances may drive them into the opposi
ton ranks Making forecast from all these
distracting elements is difficult task. Then
the Republicans have become alarmed and
are making most desperate efforts, and will
leave nothing undone to carry the state II
we carry it against the money, organization,
and resources of our opponents there is moth
ing short of miracle that can prevent
Cleveand's election in November
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was q superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
Others had no effect whatever. So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price so cents and 81
Trial ssse free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
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 s coal Com
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

DENIsoN, Tex, Sept. 4-Wlile digging a
well in the southwestern part of the city,
workmen struck several pieces of detached
rock On testing small fragment of the
rock, gold to the value of AZ cents was ex.
tracted. A company is organizing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
For Sale,

My residence on Elm and Lee streets,
containing about four acres, house and
barn are complete; the yard with the
beautiful shade trees cannot be surpassed
in the city; location the very best. l will
sell within thirty days at great bargain
Address, 0. j. DIMICK,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

DIR. A. T. Hawley dentist corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

OHICdSU, III.
P. S.-Also 10 lots in my sub division
at fair grounds at half price; 90 acres ad-
joining Boyer's farm; G5 acres in lower
end of city including all of my Rock
Island improved property, Enquire at L
ID, Dmick's repository, Rock Island d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my addition to Rock
Island. One-fourth down, balance in yearly pay.
ments, with six per cent interest. B. Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
ne,sware Democracy.

DOVER, Del, Sept A.-There was large
attendance at the Democratic state conven-
tian barn The platform proposed pledges
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

FOR SALE-At my Office on Eleventh street
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone a
car house. d. G. DOhlman, agent m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

WANTED-A good canvasser for Golfers pub
llcations; best Standard works. Chambers En-
cyeiopeda, revised this year, albums. bibles, etc
All sold on instalments IF COLLIER.
226 W I'd street, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-Five shares of Electric Ligh
Stock. at discount. Enquire at this Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

FOR sALE-old papers for sale IN any quantIt
at this Office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-24

WANTED-Men on salary or commission to sell
Shetland and Zacaticas ponies, all eolors,-little
beauties, just the thing for ladies and children
largest herd of fancy ponies in America. $50
per month until Jan. 18th We also want fifteen
young men to herd stock raising on the rancho
illustrated group of spotted ponies, general de
scriptive list, prices terms, particulars etc, for
30cents silver. Address Proprietor. Don Carlos
Horse Rancho, Leon springs, Bexar Co. Texas,
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