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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
DECEITFUL BUTLER.


Following is an extract of an address
90 the people of the United States" by
Gen Parsons, of Maryland:
New YORK, Oct 25, 1884. To-day We
renew the charges against Gen Butler
and IN confirmation alIege, that since the
pending campaign has opened, General
Buffers political manager, Noah A
Plympton, has received and accepted
from the Hon. b. f. Jones, chairman OF
the republican national committee, checks
drawn on the first national bank of New
Jersey John Sherman's) to the amount
of $22 900 which were cashed.
We further allege that the Hon. John
F. Henry, chairman of the national com
mittee of the anti monopoly party, has
also received and accepted from the Hon.
b. +. Jones, chairman of Mr. Blaine'S
national committee, a check drawn on
the same bank for the sum of s., 500
which was also cashed
As an active officer in the late war, sen
ator Of my own state United States COM
missioner of the late Centennial eXpOsi,
ton, and the present chairman of the cX-
eCutive committee of the National party
of Maryland, We are the peer as a gentle
man, of either of these political managers
and we challenge them us representatives
of James G. Blaine and Il. F. Butler, tC
question or deny these allegations. 81
completely has the eycidence, and now
proof, that General Butler is now canvass
ing the labor element, Of known demo
cratic proclivitieS, exclusively in state
doubtful alone between Cleveland ant
Blaine, for the purpose of drawing thost
votes, on an anti monopoly cry, from
! Cleveland to himself, in order that Mr.
Blaine, the author and protector of al
monopoly, may grace the presidential
| chair, that II is Swaying the actions ant
deciding the votes of millions of men
| who abhor the attempt 10 transfer then
| like dumb driven cattle The anXiou
| inquiry of our party friends by letter from
throughout the United States attests this
| Everywhere its truth Expresses the pub
| lie conscience. Men of all parties rcvOl
at the pertldy Of the one, and the corrup
ton of both the high contracting parties
to an infamous compact. That indepen
dent republican, the great Plymouth ora
| tor, voiced the sentiment of American
honor in his address last evening to tn
young men Of Columbia college, when h
! declared Some things are happenln.
which have been considered dishonorabl
since time immcmorial coalition of eX,
tremes brought about by huggermugger
for instance. When the demigod o
Massachusetts but the demagogue of tn
rest of the country--struck hands will
Blaine, It was like the coming together OF
the same day Of PLATE and Herod."
W. Ii. Parsons,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee
of the National observation-disclosures part!
of Maryland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

The republicans had their last grand
blowout in Armory hall on Saturday ev-
ening. The attendance was good J. j.
Parks was made chairman Of the meeting.
He first introduced the Rock Island glec
club, which sang couple of its sterco-
typed songs.
Then the Hon. l.. c. Collins, speaker
of the last house of representatives was
next introduced, and talked for an hour
or so on the political issues. There was
nothing new in his argument 1t was the
same old stereotypcd republican speech
about protection and a conglOmcratIon
of "laffy' for the republican candidates
from Blaine down to Petric 1t is safe to
say that the majority of the audience
was disappointed in Mr.. Collins speech.
They went with the expectation of hear
ing an eloquent orator, but found the
speaker to be dry and tedious, and not a
new point in his speech.
Some more stereo+yped singing fol-
lowed Mr.. Collins effort, and then Pat
OMara was introduced This was the
first public appearance of the reformed
politician in Rock Island. He was greeted
with considerable applause as he stepped
forward on the stage. The speaker said
he was at loss to know why he had been
a democrat as long as he had. He then
pitched into the party which he had for
years praised, and heaped abuse upon it
in slangy language. He seemed to forget
that the democratic party has made him
all that he is politically and all that he
ever will be.
He had been in Chicago talking in the
interest of John F. Finerty for reelection
to congress. He had received boquets on
the stage in the shape of turnips thrown
at his head Finerty he said had been
threatened with a revolver at one meet
my, anu nc idlu All LuIS W bue ucHlpCfaLS.
Then he talked about insolvency and
abused a man who is his superior intel
lectually, socially, morally and physical>
", and who would no more think of no
ticing Pat OMara's vile utterances than
he would the barking of a small cur,
O'Mara walked up and down the stage
while delivering his address precisely as
Pat Rooney does while singing, sis that
Mr.. Riley that keeps the hotel?" and a
fellow in the back part of The audience
was heard humming the air of the song
OF course O'Mara "taffied" the candidates.
Then followed another stereotyped cam
paign ditty. Then came the great and
only original campaign orator, Capt. Pc
trie. He talked" and that is all that can
be said about his remarks.
There were three cheers for Blaine and
Logan and the audience got up and left
despite yells for them to sit down, They
had heard enough. Thus closed the re
publican campaign of 1884 in Rock ISIS
and.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS.
Burglari0us Visitors Who Make Ere.
quent Attempts to "Crack Cribs"
But Secure Little Doodle for
Their Pains.

This city was visited by a gang OF
burglars on Saturday night. Last week
Davenport was visited by midnight Wis
itors who came unlimited and it is prob
able that these same cracksmen were here
Saturday night,
The Knights of the jimmy visited the
residence of H. B. Sudlow,
but awakened the family and left
before they effected an entrance.
At Dr. McKee's residence they secured
an entrance and stole silk dress belong
ing to Mrs. Mckee.
Efforts were made to gain entrances
into the reidences of DR.. Plummer and
Mr.. Sam Keator, but failed The police
Swallowed number of suspicious look
ing characters and half dozen of them
were run into the police station, but q
careful search of their effects failed to
disclose any article that would indicate
that any of the men were burglars, and
they were bounced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

John Brown, the col0rcd second cook.
who received terrible slash across the
chin from Anderson Sharp on board the
|. 5. steamer Gen. Barnard, as fully de-
tailed in the ARGUS on Saturday was be-
fore Justice Chopper on Saturday even>
ing. Sharp had been arrested by the
police and was also brought into court.
The court listened to the story of hotl
and finally concluded that it was about
six of one and half dozen of the other
He fined each of them S15 and cost,
which they paid and left for the sonth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
GOOD HAN .

The Aledo Democrat pays the following
tribute to Hon, Robt. J. Cabeen, the
democratic candidate for member of the
State Board of Equalization:
Hon. Robt J Cabeen, candidate fol-
member of the State Board Equalization
has been a citizen of Mercer couRty since
1896; he is farmer by occupation, and
by hard work and judicous management
has been successful in his business. He
has always been considered one of Mercer
county's most intelligent farmers. He re-
presented his township on the board OF
supervisors for ten years and in 1876 was
elected to, and with ability filled the of
fee for which he is now candidate -
Mr.. Cabeen did not seek nor desire the
nomination but the people were SO well
pleased with the manner in which he dis
charged his duties when member of the
board before that they want him again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Pastor and People

The Rev. l. w Read and wife were
very happily surprised by the members
of the First Baptist church congregation
on Saturday evening. The pastor and
his wife were absent when the surpriser>
came, but they took possession of the
parsonage and Mr. and Mrs. Read were
greatly surprised when they returned and
found their house full of people. The
visitors brought with them many valuable
presents among which were a handsome
carpet and hall lamp, also fine stu
dent lamp. 1t was a very complete and
happy surprise.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Peter Farrell for Alharmnn

The democrats of the second ward held
meeting on Saturday evening for the
purpose of placing in nomination a cans
didate for alderman. The meeting was
called to order by NJ. s. O'Nei. Capt,
W. H. Pierce was made chairman, and
William Guldenzopf was made secretary
Mr. Peter Farrell was unanimously nom
mated for alderman. Mr.. Farrell is u well
known citizen of integrity and ability
He would make an excellent alderman,
and the democrats of the Second ward
should turn out and send him into the
council with a big majority.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Surprised

Mr.. and Mrs William Paul were The
victims of well planned surprise on Sat
urday evening. The couple were married
a couple OF months ago. Mr.. Paul was
an employe Of the Rock Island Lumber
q Manufacturing company, and nearly
all his associates at the sawmill, like him.
self, are iremen, and they got up sur
prise on him and his good wife, and in
vited them to the Sixth ward hose house
where one of the most enjoyable LITTLE
dances of the season took place There
were thirty couples in attendance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
RON,T STAY AT HOME.

Every democrat should consider it his
sicred duty to vote tomorrow. Do moi
say away from the polls on any prctense
Cast your vote as early as possible, and
then see that your neighbor exercises his
franchise. 1t is not likely that over 700
900 votes will be polled in the state; Hi
nois should poll as many votes as Ohio.
The chances ale very bright for Garter
Harrisons election, and with proper
effort the electoral vote can be given to
Cleveland and Hendricks. Let US all
pull together for the cause of honest gov>
eminent, and win triumphant victory
against corruption and chicanery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Assistant Chief

There was ameeting on Saturday even
ing of the city fire department for The
purpose of eIecting an assistant chief o
the fire department in place of George
Alter resigned. Chief Ohlweilerpresidet
and the secretaries of the different com
panies acted as secretaries of the meeting
and the foremen acted as tellers. Mr.
Edward Butler, of Holly hose, No, 5, an(
Mr.. Henry Mold, Of Wideawake, No. 2
were nominated. The ballotng resulted
in 25 votes for Butler and 2s for Mold
Mr.. Butler was declared elected He will
make a good assistant chief.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Suckers

The Union set up virtuous howl the
other day because republican had re-
ceived a package of democratic "stickers
to be pasted on to tickets Saturday a
well known business man of this city and
sterling democrat, received two pack
ages of republican "stickers, each con-
tanning twenty-five in number, with the
name of John c. Smith, republican can
dldate for lieutenant governor. What's
sauce for the goose is sauce for the gan
der. it seems,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
STAND BY YOUR GUNS.

Every true democrat and lover of hon.
est government should not fail to do their
duty tomorrow They should work, -
work early and late, and use all legiti>
mate means TO defeat James G. Blaine
He is the exponent OF all that is filthy and
corrupt in politics, and by foiling him ir
his desperate play for the presidency, this
country will avoid a national disgrace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Workmen. if you want to fos-
ter monopolies, vote for Batter
and help elect Blaine.
Emmy.

Politics make strange bed fellows. Dur
ing the contest for speaker of the las
house of representatives in this state, Pa
OMara worked and voted against L. C.
Collins and used all his influence and re
sorted to every scheme to defeat him
That was not so very long ago either
Collins got in by one vote Now Pa
O'Mara is boon companion of this SAINT
Collins that he tried to defeat and if lit
were a candidate for office Pat would vote
for him if he conld.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
NOT LEGAL VOTERS.
College Students who Reside In Distant
Cities can not Vote where they
go to School.
A Supreme Court Decision that Effect
ually Settles this Question.

We are told that there are between
sixty and seventy young men of the age
of 81 years and over, attending Augusta
ma College and Theological Seminary in
this city, whom the republicans propose
to have vote at the polls in this city to-
morrow. They can not legally vote here
unless they are residents of the city. They
must have been bona fde resident of the
state for one year, of the county for
ninety days. and of the voting precinct
for thirty days before the election takes
place at which they may cast ballot
legally. Now it is well known that many
of the students at Augustana College and
Theological Seminary are not residents of
this state, and they have no more right to
vote here tomorrow than citizen of this
city has to 90 over to Davenport to vote.
The 18th Illinois contains Il decision bear
ing upon an exactly parallel case. 1t was
a contested election case in which Mi
chael G Dale ran against John G. Erwin,
in Madison county, for county Judge.
Erwin had a majority of ., and Dale cons
tested the election on the grounds that
there had been illegal voting by students
of a college in the county. The supreme
court decided that as general fact un>
dergraduates of colleges are no more iden>
titled with residents of the town in which
they are pursuing their studies than the
merest stranger. Nor would the simple
fact that such students pay road lax in
labor while in attendance at the college
have any weight in determining the ques
ton of residence, the law under which
labor was bestowed not requiring resi-
dence 10 render the party liable, but sins
ply iuhahtancy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Lucky

Saturday evening Stephen Hull took a
chance in rattle for tool chest. The
chance cost him 80 cents. 1t was number
5, and County Clerk Donaldson, who held
number ?, bet Stephen 81 that he held the
number nearest the winning one. But
number 5 drew the prize. So Stephen got
the chest and won 81 besides There is
nothing like being lucky The chest.
which is worth s., brought the gentleman
who put it up S25 so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

Should all the students at the seats of
learning IN the United States be pollcd
not more than one in twenty would be
found to possess the proper qualifications
for u resident of the town.
There you have it pure and simple, and
democrats should see TO il that none OF
these students vote Illegally tomorrow
Although many of them claim this city
as their home, having lived here as~stu.
dents the requisite time to become ii citi
zen, it is well known fact that they are
always sent 'home" when sick, and il is
common thing to See them going
home" during the holidays.
Mr. l.. E. Barton of Coal Valley, who
is q student at the state university O
Iowa, arrived in the city from Iowa City
this morning, and stated that students
who had been at the college there for foul
years were not allowed to vote there, anC
were going to their proper homes il
large numbers to do so. Watch the stu.
| dent vote tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Elector Substituted
Tie following dispatch was received al

Tie following dispatch was received at
$50 this afternoon:
August Hucsing, Rock Island, III:
Chicago, Nov 3,-The following is
issued by the Peoples party. Communi>
cate it to the Peoples party leader. in
your county.
To Peoples party Of Illinois. The
name of William Flowtcw is removed
from the Peoples party electoral ticket,
and John W DOane substituted. Don't
fail to make change VIM. McAlpn, for
comfy committees peoples party"
Il Butler men doubt that the above is
unauthorized, have them telegraph Mes
Alpin, peoples party headquarters, Chi
CagO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Mnline M Getting.

This evening E. W. Hurst democratic
candidate for states attorney, and J 7
Kenworthy will address the people o.
Moline on the political issues of the day
at Namur hall, Moline. A large and in
teresting meeting is expected and the
democrats and others in the Plow city
will hear something that will do then
GOOD
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
A Festival.

There will be festival at the Broad
way Presbyterian church on Thursday
December 4th. Preparations are already
being made for it and very pleasant
time is assured in advance to all who at
tend. Remember the date and MAKE
preparatious to 90,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
NOTICE.
FOR SALE--old papers for sale IN any quaint
at this office, cheap.

FOR SALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
FOR SALE-Slyty lots in my addition to Rock
Island. One fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per ut interest. Il. Davenport.
m13d3m
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 at
car house. d G. DOhlmau. agent mfSd3m
WANTED-Men on salary or commission to sell
Shetland and Xacaticas ponies, all colors,-little
beauties, just the thing for ladies and children
largest herd of fancy ponies in America. $3.50
per month until Jan. 18Th We also want fifteen
yonn@ men TO herd stock raising on the rancho.
Illustrated group of spotted ponies, general de
sCrDtve list, prices. terms, particulars. etc, for
30ccnts silver. Address Proprietor, Don Carlos
Horse Rancho, Leon Springs, Beyar Co Texas.
iuly-22tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, $775i
range, nut and No. $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 4. q. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

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, 1884-11-03

1t is said that gold and silver mines
changed hands over the result of the
Owens Murphy prize fight at Butte City.
They do things in a large way out in
Montana.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

The Butler boom has tizzled
out in the east, since it has been
known that Ben is in the en-
ploy Of Blaine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

Remember Peter Farrell, voters, in the
Second ward. He is the democratic cans
didate for alderman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

A vote for Butler is a vote fOl
the mOnOpolists' candidate, Jas
G. Blaine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-03

Masurys colors of net confidential prices and
other paints equally low.
lent is stocked with the purcSt and bel goods Il
by experienced and reliable Pharmacists. PRICE,
here
MARSHALL Il FISHER, Propricior-.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
BISHOP SIMPSON AND THE
REPORTERS.

In the Burlington Haaokeye r. j.
Burdette relates that the first time
he ever saw the late Bishop Simpson
was years ago when he (Rurdette)
was a reporter for the Peoria Rerieao
and was assigned to chronicle the
doings of the Central Illinois con-
ference, over which Bishop Simpson
presided. He and the other report
ers went early, seized big table be-
longing to the conference secretaries,
took possession of their stationery,
etc., and waited for the service to
begin. First thing after the open
ing exercises says Mr.. Burdette,
"a good brother arose and called at
tention to the presence of the report
ers within the bar and suggested
that they be assigned a place with
out the sacred precincts. We felt
very badly about it, as the sugges-
ton was warmly seconded, but while
we were wondering if we could carry
the big table with US the bishop look
ed down upon us kindly and said, in
a soothing way: sOh, well, brethren,
never mind. If the reporters can
stand it / guess the brethren can. ;
We stood it, I remember one thing
he said, near the close of the con-
ference, in his talk to the class of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
THE ART OF BEING HAPPY

There is a deal of misery in the
world; three-fourths of it is entirely
unnecessary there is no real cause
for it. The greater part of it might
be banished from the earth if people
only willed to do it. We borrow
most of our troubles; they are imag-
mary rather than real we have new
er learned the art of being happy.
How many there are in the world
who are surrounded with plenty /;
who have home comfort and conven-
fences; who have health and friends ;
who have good companions and good
children; who are respected and
possess fair characters and cherish
many Christian virtues and are yet
quite unhappy, discontinued with
theirlot and disposed to find fault
with almost everything.
To all such people we would say,
study the art of being happy. There
is such an art; it can be learned and
applied to life. Every one can have
and apply it if he wills to do it. 1t
is no difficult art; no more difficult
than the art of reading and writing.
1t requires only firm resolution, a
steadfast and determined will, a splr-
1t of perseverance.
But to begin. Take then a bet
ter view of life; count up your bless
ings; look on the bright side of
things, not on the dark side; cherish
a good temper; speak pleasantly to
every one you meet; by your sweet
and sunny character draw out the
good traits of your friends and ac-
quaintances wear smiling face
harbor no i'll will think no unkind
thought of any one; keep a sunny
heart and life will be sunny; think
of the virtues of those we love; find
excuse for their faults; be hopeful
labor to be good and do good; and
the art of beng happy will soon be
learned.