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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
He Saw a Fire.

Last night fellow considerably under
the influence" was given cheroot to
smoke. 1t was an unusually long one
and when lighted the burning end was at
least ten inches from the nose of the chap
who was vigorously exercising his powers
of construction and expansion in order to
get anything out of the cheroot. He
seemed to be getting along wonderfully
well, and the fire end of the cigar was
burning brightly when suddenly the fell
low jumped up and yelled fire, and ran
wildly down the street pointing in front
of him and yelling fire. On he ran, and
people got out of the way as he sped down
the street crying out occasionally, don't
you see the fire? Fret firel! fire!" A
man finally headed the excited boozer off,
and it was discovered that the fire he had
seen was ON the end of his cheroot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
A Genius.


A boy named James Dunn, who resides
in the upper end of the city, has devel>
oped into great mechanical genius. He
has constructed perfect stationary en-
CINE with scraps of lead and iron that he
has picked up here and there. The boiler
is an old powder can. 1t is said that the
engine runs perfectly and furnishes the
motive power for a turning lathe on
which the little fellow makes many hand
some curiosities in the shape of brackets,
etc. 1t is said that the boy is never hap.
pier than when busily engaged in fixing
up his engine. He is possessed of great
inventive ability and if he only had the
proper training just now there is no doubt
he would develop into one of the leading
mechanics and inventors of the day.
Those who have seen his engine pro-
nounce it wonderful piece of work for o
lad of his age
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Saw the Hoyarnor.


Mr.. George M. Dickson, of Milan, who
was in Albany, N. Y, last week, had the
pleasure of meeting Governor Cleveland.
Strolling into the democratic headquar-
tiers after supper, be became acquainted
with several prominent democrats, who
took him up to Mr.. Cleveland's private
office, and gave him an introduction to
the next president. A pleasant chat en-,
sued,, and'ft is needless to say that Mr..
Dickson was favorably impressed with the
democratic candidate. The people of
Albany are enthusiastic for Cleveland,
and are confident of his carrying the
Empire state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
IOWA'S PROHIBITORYL LAW.
Judge Hayes Claims that the Enforce
ment Of the Statute is Practi.
cally Impossible.

The prohibitory law, which is now
affecting Iowa, continues to be the lead
ing question of the day. Yesterday in
Muscatine Judge Hayes instructed the
jury which had been empanneled in some
liquor cases, that, though the selling OF
liquor is an indictable offense, they must
regard the buyer as much party to the
violation of the law as the seller, and that
all persons having testified to having pur-
chased liquor are subject to indictment.
This is a virtual admission that the
law cannot be inforced, for no witness
can be compelled to give evidence which
would criminate him. The instructions
to the jury by Mr.. Hayes occasioned con
siderable surprise among the people il
the court room.
Judge Hayes said further, in evident
reference to the temperance alliance, thai
in case of persons being induced or en-
couraged by any organized body or asso-
citation, to buy liquor, for the purpose OF
eliminating the seller, such buyer would
be clearly indictable, and such society OIL
organization be guilty of conspiracy, and
should be indicted for such crime.
The judge concluded with the state
ment, that the nuisance law is still in
force and that in the trial of cases undel
the prohibitory section. person buying
liquor did not make himself a party tC
the particular crime charged. that o.
keeping house where prohibitory liquor:
were sold, but in cases of selling liquor
the purchaser clearly aided and abettet
the crime.
The opinion of Judge Hayes will b
joyfully received by the element opposed
to the prohibitory law. AS he will prob
ably find it necessary to pass Iuling oil
the question at the present term of court
there is no doubt but that the matter will
be taken 10 the supreme court. Instead
of being fanatical on the subject of liquo
selling, Iowa should adopt health,
license system such as now regulates tn
traffic in this state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
MISS TAGGART'S TROUBLE.
The Sensational Breach of Promise
Case Now on Trial in the Circuit
Court "A Sad Mixture of
Family Affairs.

The breach of promise case of Miss
Georgiana Taggart VS. Worthington Cain,
is attracting considerable public attention
Just now. The court room yesterday
afternoon and today has been comfortably
filled with crowd of interested specta-
tors. The lawyers are fighting the case
closely and every little detail is being
brought out. The plaintiff is lady
apparently about IS years of age. She is
blonde of the darkest type. She is
neatly dressed in black and is not alto.
gether bad looking. She takes lively
interest in the case and puts in the most
of her time in snivling and quietly weep
ing.
The defendant, Mr.. Cain, is young
man probably 80 years old He is of a
large build and muscular His hair,
eyes and mustache are black, and he
is not a bad looking young man.
1t has been developed thai the couple
began keeping company with each other
seven years ago, or in 1877. Since that
time they had been frequently together.
They attended fairs, shows and little
country parties together and it was gem
orally looked upon in the neighborhood
as a match.
In April 1882, Miss Taggart had Mr..
Cain arrested for seduction. The case
excited much comment in the neighbor,
hood where the couple lived and was the
usual nine days wonder. The commune
ty was scandalized. and with difficulty
regained Its equilibrium in the allotted
nine days. 1t seems that this matter was
quietly settled and did not come into
court. The matter has run along unit
now without any publicity. Miss Taggart
has brought this suit for breach of prom
Use of marriage and seduction and ask.
the jury to award her $1,000. The cas-,
has now occupied two days in trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

More rain last night.
No marriage licenses today.
Everything quiet in the police court
The roller skating rink opens tonight.
DR.. J. B. Morgan, of Port Byron. was
in the city last evening.
A. J. Stein left this AFTERNOON for his
western trip.
Oil 10 cents per gallon at Streckfus'
grocery.
Ex-Sheriff VIM. Payne, of Yuma. was
in the city today,
The Y. NJ. c. A. will have sociable on
Friday evening.
Skating at the rink this evening. Ad.
mission only Is cents.
1t cost just $21.20 to furnish food for
the inmates of the city Jail during Sep
TENDER
The total amount expended for the re-
lief of the poor by Overseer Koch during
the month of September was $223.75.
A prominent feature of this evenings
entertainment at the skating rink will be
the skating on stills by Prof. Gerharty
Dr. A. T. Hawley. dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue.
Disappointment Cramer, of the
waterworks, left this morning for Peoria.
Mr.. George W. Reynolds, of Cordova,
was in the city attending court this week
Potatoes advanced three cents per
bushel on the market today, and sold fol
% cents per bushel ..
The next ball at Turner hall will be
given by the saw mill boys on Saturday
evening, Oct. 18th.
Wanted immediately-One hundred
laborers by Capt. A. J. Whitney, at the
levee
The Misses L. and G. Wait and Mr.
Will G. Davis, all of Reynolds, were in
the city last evening.
George W. Cash, of Geneseo, who
travels for Darts Sons, is in from an ex.
tended trip.
The W. j. Florence Mighty Dollar
combination left this morning for Des
Moines, where it appears tonight.
The Workmen at their union meeting
last night decided to charge uniform
price for limitations hereafter.
There will be quite an exodus from the
tri-cities next week to the St. Louis fail
and Yelled Prophets parade.
Two weeks from today it will be known
how Ohio went 1t will be long two
weeks for some anxious politicians.
Alderman Bennett went to Canton
ILL.,, this morning. He will return to-
morrow.
The regular monthly meeting of thu
city council takes place next Monday ev.
ening.
II. B. Stoddard, the big stock shipper
of Edgington, was in the city today or
business.
There are quite a number of people
from the upper end of the county at
tracted by the case of Taggart VS. Cain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01

All passenger trains were well filled
with travellers this morning.
Improvements continue in the different
yards.
The shipment of livestock to the Chi
cage market is becoming very brisk. as
the long trains on the c., R. l. & p daily
go to show.
The damp weather of the last week
keeps the railway tracks very slippery,
and causes railway men, especially switch
men, any amount of trouble in their
work
The sixtyfour carloads of cattle men,
toned yesterday, arrived from Britt, Iowa,
over the c., M. g. St. P road today, and
were transferred to the r. /. s. P road
and taken to Peoria.
Frank Kane is now clerking in the
yardmaster's Office in the G., r. l. & P
yard Frank is reliable and competent
young man, and will prove trustworthy
assistant to the yardmaster.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Matrimonial,

Justice Chopper made four persons
happy by tying the nuptial knot for them
last evening. The first couple were An
drew Ruetz and Mrs. Caroline Schmidt.
the groom was from Clinton county, Ia,
and the bride was a resident of this city.
Later in the evening he performed the
ceremony for William Westenberg and
Miss Annie E. Tennesen. Justice Crop.
per has performed great many wedding
ceremonies during his term of Office as
justice of the peace. he keeps private
record of the couples, and the list is a
long one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Cations Career.

Hundreds of people in this city know
Billy" Cation. Years ago he was d boot
black around the Harper house. He de-
veloped wonderful aptitude for playing
billiards and soon became first class
handler of the cue and worries His ca
reer since he left here has been success
sion of brilliant victories. The Mirror Of
american Sports in its last number after
speaking about the arrival of Cation and
Schaefer in New York City says:
Mr.. Cation, it is understood, is to set
tie in the metropolis We will certainly
welcome him with open arms Every
body with whom he comes in contact
speaks of him in the kindest terms. | do
not know much about him as a billiard
player, but judging from what l have
heard said, take it that it is only mat
ter of time before he makes our experts of
established reputation look to their lau-
rels.
In another column the same paper says
Mr.. Cation was subjected to general
handshaking all yesterday afternoon and
evening. His quiet and unassuming
manner has made him quite favorite al
ready. His chief ambition at present is
to have go at Mclaughlin. He would
rather play balk line, but judging from
what l hear he will take chances at
straight rail No doubt the two will
cross cues before the winteris over. Both
he and Schaefer have come here to settle
permanently. Jacob will open a room as
soon as he obtains a suitable location,
while Mr. Cation will devote himself to
giving lessons for the present. The adj
dress of both will be in the care of the
Brunswick Balke-Callendcr Company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
The RlYar.

The St. Paul will pass up on Saturday.
Next Sunday the Josephine will take
an excursion party to Clinton.
The rise continues in the river, al
though it is not SO rapid as at first
The Sidney will pass up the river to,
morrow.
The Pittsburg will leave for St. Louis
on her big excursion trip next Saturday
evening.
The Josephine passed down the river
this morning with Wentz Post, G. A. R.,
of Davenport, on board bound for Mus,
catine. Last night she took a military
company from Clinton to the Muscatine
reunion, and salute was fired as they
passed this city. Tomorrow morning an.
other excursion will leave this city fol-
Muscatine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Real Estata BALE

About 5000 worth of real estate OF
the late A. K. Philleo was disposed of al
auction at the north door of the court
house yesterday afternoon, for the pur-
pose of allowing Mrs. Philleo, admins,
tratrix, to pay off debts against the estate
and settle up the business of the same
1t is understood that Sam Goode. of An
dalusia, bought about 200 acres of land at
yesterdays sale.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
County Building

29-Eliiah and Rebecca Asa to Mar
shall Blanchard, NV Sc ne 10, 16, 5w
$3.50.
Seth Morgan to Marcus Beal, pit out lo
Al, 35, IS, Wv. in Rock Island; 81. An
nette H. Guyer to Marcus Beal, SAINT
description; $500.
PROBATE.
Oct. Estate of Rachael Barney, de
ceased. Petition for letters of administra,
ton by Joseph Baney filed.
Estate of Moses Roberts, deceased. Let
tiers of administration granted to Sarah A
J. Roberts. Bond filed and approved
Jacob Kane, John Mcdonald and Benja'
min Beaumont appointed appraisers.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
DOWN. H. Stickel and Miss Emma
Truxell, both of Moline; Andrew Ruetz
of Grand Mound, Iowa, and Mrs. Caroline
Schmidt, of Rock Island; Lawrence Wynn
and Miss Rosie Reilly, both of Moline.
NATURALIZATION.
Final papers - Gustav Nelson and
Charles Nelson, both of Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
New Arrivals

h. L. Schill Is receiving congratulations
on the arrival of bouncing baby boy
who has made his appearance in the
Schill family. 1t takes a good many CT
gars to go round among Mr.. Schill's
friends.
John Montgomery is happy over the
arrival at his house of bright little girl
and is setting up the cigars accordingly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P. Keator, Editor of Fl.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: For
the past five years l have always used Dr.
Kings New Discovery, for coughs of
most severe character, as well as for those
of milder type. 1t never fails to effect a
speedy cure. My friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in the SAINT
high terms. Having been cured by it oe
every cough have had for five years, ]
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
for Coughs. Colds, etc." Call at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store and get Free
Trial Bottle. Large Size $1.00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Coming Back to the City.

On November 1st Charles Fiebig will
remove his family to his residence in this
city. He has been living all summer at
his country place, two miles south of the
city. He has nice place out there and
passes the hot summer months in quiet
among the cool country breezes, and in
the winter he returns to the city, where it
is generally cool enough for all purposes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
The Veterans.

The old soldiers of Muscatine and Scot
counties, Iowa, are having a big time al
Muscatine this week. They are having 6
reunion, and today was the big day. The
Josephine took large excursion down to
Muscatine last night and one this morn
ing. There was large number of people
on each excursion, with bands of music
and colors flying gaily.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Welcoune.

The Office of the democratic county
committee at No. 1924 Third avenue, has
been handsomely fixed up and Chairman
Huesing may be found there during ordi-
nary business hours. All democrats from
the country as well as those living in the
city are invited to call at the office where
Mr.. Huesing will try to make their visit
pleasant and will impart all knowledge
relative to the progress of the campaign
which he may possess. The Office is very
cozy and is supplied with campaign doc
uments
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
A sprained Ankle.

Ed. Fuller, the obliging book keeper al
Mott g. Winters, is suffering considerably
from sprained ankle. Monday he made
misstep on slippery stairway and fell.
Today the injury became so painful that
he had to get crutch to aid him in getting
around. 1t is difficult for person of Eds
lively disposition to be confined to hob>
bling around with a crutch, but with
proper care he will be able to use his
limb again soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
A Bicynljst

A very handsome Columbia bicycle was
the ATTRACTION for a crowd at the union
depot this morning. 1t was shipped to
this city by young man named Florence
who is making tour of the country on
the silent steed. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Florence is wheeling over the coun~
try more for pleasure than anything else.
He is said to be very expert bicycle
rider, and besides having great powers OF
endurance, can accomplish many difficult
feats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
The Weather.

The weather for the past week has been
a succession of extreme changes. We
have had chilly weather and warm wealth
er. Sunshine and rain, but more of the
latter than anything else. This part of
the world just now seems to be in storm
belt and every cloud that passes over
causes a rain storm. The wet weather
has greatly interfered with farmers who
are busily engaged in fall blowing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Wasting AWAY.

1t is reported that Tom Langdell, the
victim of the terrible accident on the rail-
way near Iowa City month ago, is slow
ly wasting away at the poor house. The
injuries he received were worse than sup
posed. His system was badly shocked,
and the subsequent carelessness which he
has exhibited in moving around is having
its effect. Toms race is nearly run.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
A Run OH A DRUG STORE.

Never was such a rush made for any
Drug Store as is now at Hartz & Balm
sens for Trial Bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. All persons affected with
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs affection of the Throat and
Lungs, can get Trial Bottle of this
great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store. Regular size S1.0O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01

GILMAN, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-At at fair Civ
en- by the Church of the Immaculate Con
ception in this city, gold headed cane
was voted to Governor Cleveland over
James G. Blaine by majority of 1, 996,
about 5000 votes having been cast. Rev.
t. Devany, the pastor, accompanied by
one layman, will go to Albany next week
to present the walking stick to the Gov
ernor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
HE DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, OCT, /, 1884.
Fixing Up.

The grounds surrounding the water
works are being leveled up and covered
with thick bed of cinders. When all the
old rubbish is cleared away from that
neighborhood the works will present a
much more attractive appearance. Su-
perintendent Kerr is doing a good work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Market Rannrt,

Following were the quotations in Chi
csgo today; October wheat, 7S4; Novem-
Der, 500; December, S94. October corn,
513; November, 4S. October oats, $50
November, 26i October pork $500
October lard, $3.50; November, 81. 174
Hogs $4,000. The prospects are that the
market will be lower.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Portraits.

Robert Goldensteen. Fred Appelquist
and John Westphal each have hand>
some oil painting of themselves hung up
in their places of business. The portraits
were painted by Chicago firm of artists,
and are very life Ike. Several other sa-
loon men, we understand, are to have pic
lures like the ones mentioned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Cleared Away.

The wreck ON the Peoria road which
was caused by the collision of last F liday
night has almost all been cleared away
and the track repaired with new ties, etc
The engine, it is said. is not so badly
damaged as was at first supposed and car
be repaired without great deal of ex
pense
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-01
Circuit Court.

SS~~S'
The breach of promise and seduction
case of Taggart VS. Cain occupied the time
of the circuit court today. 1t was hard
to tell this afternoon whether the evil
dence would all be in by tonight or not.
The defendant testified in his own behalf
today. The record contains the follow
ing entry;
CIVIL CAUSES.
Oct. 1.-Ejectment: Margaret Gillespie
VS. Belinda N. Simonson. Issue Joined
Jury waived. Tried by court. Finding
for plaintiff. Judgment in the finding fol-
plaintiff for the possession of the prem
Uses described in the suit. Damages one
cent. Writ of possession awarded plain
tiff. Costs taxed to defendant.
IN oHANcERY.
30-Partition: John Mortel William
Williams, ct al; report of CONN issionert
filed, premises not susceptible of division
sale of premises filed.
Foreclosure. Henry L. Bullcn VS. Johr
Pehrs, ct al; masters report filed and ap
proved, hearing and finding for complain
ant, decree and foreclosure ordered.
Injunction: William Mill VS. David
Waddell, motion for injunction, writ or
dered to issue as prayed for upon thu
complainant filing bond, conditioned
according to law.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-11-14
sGhSzS.



fanaDhLFnIA, Nov. ls--EIou- dun, weak
Extra do, g. 1898 90; ps- family, s3 20
63 so winter cletLT, s5 50i4 Is do stralgt Is,
"a llHn4 30; MINI. extra, clear. 90 769oi 25
straight, "a 25g4 10; Wisconsin cleal sS 76
"a Is; straishts, % 5035; winter patents - J0
Ge5 80 spring do, 81 0Ol5 70.
Rys nour NJ s3 5Ols3 70.
Wheat firmer but quiet; NO. ftin
hed, 79hc; No. do, 50Ec; No. Pa. III Gle
No. Delaware do, SIC.
Corn firmer with more demand steamer,
mixed, Old, 30. new, 5i855c; No. 8 Old, 5!Gs
Oats quiet and steady; No. White
33c; No. do 32c; No. s do, s2d3g1lc (; re.
Iected, sld3lhc; No 2 mixed, Sic.
Rye nominal at fia65c.
dull ut 81 4SGDl so Flaxseet easier at 81 A.
winter Bran quiet at sl4 251l4 rs.
Provisions Market duh but steady; India
Mess Beef, go 5000 city DO si3 Osfli %
Mess Pork, si6Gl7; Beet Hams, s2l 50G22.
Bacon, li19iiAc; smoked shoulders, aTg
i4Me; picklec do Il 'GllAc.
Lard dull; city refined, S54c; loos'
butchers, IA prime steam 81 90.
Butter firm, with fair demand for choice
Creamery extras, SlG3ec; Western DO
20Q22,.
Rolls quiet at lOalsc; packing butter, II
l2c.
Eggs in fair demand and steady; extras, 2
G2Sc; Western, lsple%c.
Cheese Market steady with quiet demand
New York iull creams, i2x9i2hc; ohio ElaJs
choice, 1lk9ll%c; do fair 10 prime, sH9llc
Pa. part skins. 5l6kc do full, kfp4hc.
Petroleum duh kerned, 7s4c.
whisky aull; Western at 81 %
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-11-14
CuNpENsED TELrsRAMs.
Little FIs,nes from the Electric wlr

Little Flasbes from the Electric Wires.
General Butler was hung in effigy in
Newburyport, Mass, carly this morning.
Five employees of the newspaper Moni
teur Unioersal in Paris were stricken with
cholera yesterday, one of whom died
almost Immediately. The cold weather is
having favorable effect on rhe rate of
mortality: it does not exceed in 30, 900
Arthur ID. January, deputy state treas
urer, son of the state treasurer of Califor-
MIA, has been arrested in Sacramento for
appropriating $39, 500. He acknowledged
the theft and says he lost it through gam
bling.
Tho receivers of the Philadelphia s.
Reading railroad have not taken any
action upon the roads financial condition.
King Upton's glue works at Peabody
Mass, was burned to day. Loss, 800, 600
insurance s75, 900. 1t will throw 125 hand'
out of employment.
The entire foroe of Hoyt's shoe factory
left work this morning, because dis.
charged man was not reinstated.
John Miller, Cf Lebanon, who killed
Bernard Ebich last September, was to
day convicted of murder in tho second dc y
gree aud sentenced to twelve years iu the
penitentiary.
S. c. Baker. Of Altoona, Pa, wealthy
land, coal and iron owner, made an assign
ment to day. Liabilities not known.