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, 1884-02-21
It is stated that the Atchison, Topeka

II Is sldtcV tuht tiic atCIisOuy lopthtt
,S Santa Fe railroad have about COM
pleted the purchase OF the California
Southern railroad extension from San
Diego to Cotton, distance of 13O miles.
It is further stated that the Atehison,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe road are now open
ing negotiations with view of purchas-
ing from the Southern Pacific that por-
ton of their line from Needles to Moiaye,
about 24O miles In this connection 1t
is stated that Southern Pacific officials
have recently intimated that they would
sell this piece of road rather than have
the Atlantic Pacific parallel their line
from the Needles to Cotton, which it is
stated they will certainly do, unless
the above negotiations to purchase sue
ceed.
The town Of Kinney is about 40 miles
down the Yakima river from Yakima
city, near the falls of the river. The
site is owned by James F. Kinney, who
located there two and half years ago.
He is in the midst of settlement of
about 400 people, which is rapidly in
creasing. 1t is surrounded by excellent
land. The Cascade division OF the
Northern Pacific railroad is built to with
in about Is miles of the town and is sure
to reach it within very few months.
The civil service commission COM
menced work July 16, and makes a re-
port to the president for SIX months to
January Is, that shows surprising sue
cess. They have held examinations in
twenty-six States; have examined over
5000 persons and 500 have received ap-
pointments. It is claimed that the re-
form movement is greatly encouraged
by this report.
A fire took place in Sprague on Tues
day which destroyed the bank and sew
eral business houses, amongst Others
that of Mr.. Fairweather. deputy collec- |
tor of internal revenue. The total loss |
was about $40, 600, on which there was
an insurance of $4,000. At the time
tuC htO OSSuiiCo LILO HdS
20 degrees below zero.
The Columbia and Puget Sound rail
road company has concluded to do away |
with the telephone service for dispatch
ing their trains between Seattle and |
Renton, and in few days will attach
instruments to their wires for
such work.
A Cleveland newspaper man speaks
of kiss as 1.-The most delicious delecta-
BILE, enhancing and distracting of all
A man who can write
such beautiful stuff as that ought to get
at least 40 cents per day.
Recent rains in California have made
the pastures good and revived the hopes
Of farmers. Before all was dried up
and stock was sold for song because
they had no grass to keep them on.
In the southern territories over 10000
square miles of territory are clouded by
titles, and Congress is trying to
provide way for determining the real
ty of Mexican titles.
, 1884-02-21
DIED.

on January the 29th ult.. near Benton
Columbia county, Pennsylvania, Rhoda
Ann. the only sister of Rev. A. Lau-
bach, sof this county, aged 81 years
and II months.
she was woman OF rare womanly and
earistian virtues, beloved and respected
Dy all who knew her, and member Ct
The Presbyterian church.
, 1884-02-21
LOTS FOR SALE.

The undersigned has LOTS for sale in L. B.
Hastings First Addition to Port Townsend
Parties who come with the inten tion of settling
and making permanent improvements will find ii
to their interest to cali on me.
will promptly attend to any Commission busi-
ness, Purchasing, ETC., for parties living ont OF
town. f. w, HASTINGS.
IN. p.-Can be found in town every day. OF
reached by letter TO the Post Offics.] jl2-w-1m
, 1884-02-21
TAKE NOTICE,

Members of, and sojourning brethren
are hereby notified and requested to at
tend convocation of Lafayette Lodge
of Perfection, A. & A. s. r. No. 8. which
will be held at their hall in this city,
Friday, Feb. 29th, 1884, at 7,P. II. By
order of theV M.
ID. G. II. RoTHsoHILD, Y. NJ.
N. d. HILL, Sec.
, 1884-02-21

Madam Smith, the Egyptian Gipsey,
who tells fortunes, is in the city, and can
be found at the I. K. L. No fortune
told in The presence Of third person.
All business strictly confidential. d:1w
, 1884-02-21

BURIED. - The remains of the late
Charles A. LeBallister were laid away
in the grave at Masonic Cemetery yes
terday afternoon. The funeral sermon
was preached at the late residence of the
deceased by Rev. John F. Damon, and a
large Dumber of friends followed the re-
mains to their last resting place. "Gus"
LeBallister, as he was familiarly called,
has lived on Puget Sound for many years,
during a greater portion of which time
he has been engaged in logging enter
prises- He had many manly qualities,
and made friends among those with whom
he came in contact. The dread disease,
consumption, finally took hold on him,
and he finally succumbed under its terri
BILE ravages. He leaves three brothers,
and many other relatives and friends to
mourn his departure from this world
Seattle POst-T. Mr. LaBallister was we'll
and favorably known in these parts, hav-
ing come all the way from Maine about
the year 1864 to run logging camp for
the Port Discovery Mill Co. He was an
experienced and expert lumberman. and
carried on logging business ut Dunge-
ness several years.
, 1884-02-21
Am. Shin DaNIEL I TESNRr.

Neither the Captain nor the undersign sd
agents win oe responsible for debts contra c &
ed by tho officers or crew of the above nam Cd
vessel.
GEO. L. WILSON, Master.
Rothsch;ld & Co., Agents.
Port Townsend, Aug, IA, 1888.
, 1884-02-21

Just received at James Jones' large
=. OF ihs latest sheet music, also lot
=. instruction books for variogs instru-
, 1884-02-21
American Shin TheahaId

From Shanghai.
NEITHER the Captain nor the undersigRed
Agents of the above named vessel viii be re-
sponsible for debts contracted by the officers
or crew. II. G. WILLIAMS, Master,
RssTHSCHILD & Co Agents,
Port Townsend, W. T.. Aug. Q. 1889
, 1884-02-21

For SALE.-A first class upright piano.
blacksmith tools, anvil, vice and bellows,
also one Noncompliance, two seated
spring wagon. For particulars enquire
OF r. Z. LATIMRR.
, 1884-02-21
British Steamer MADRAS.

Fr0ul fiolS hOhS.
Neither the Captain nor the undersigned
agents of the above named vessel will be re
sponsible for any debts contracted by the ON
GERS or crew.
w. II. BRADLEY, Master.
Rothschtld & Co.. Agents.
Port Townsend, Aug @, 1SS3,
, 1884-02-21
q. S. LAND OFFICE. Olympia, W. 4.
February 16. 1854. 4

Notice is hereby given that John such
proof before the Judge, or in his absence. the
Clerk of the District Court at his ofiee, in Port
Townsend, W. T., on Thursday. the 17th day OF
April A. ID. 1884, on Homestead Application No.
4s1S, for ths ne or of ne Or OF sec a. tp III n.x2w.
He names as witnesses: Thomas Dagnan,
James +. Roberts, Ssmuel Lingenfslter and
Charles Lingenfeiter; all of Quilesns, w. T.
Low Johk +. CONVEY. Register.
, 1884-02-21
British Bark ANToINErTR,

From Hong Kong.
Neither the Captain nor the undersigned
agents will be responsible for any debts cop-.
tr:icted by The officers OF crew of the above
named vessel.
THEO. BUNJE, Master.
Rothschild & Co., Agents.
Port Townsend Sept. 10 1888.
, 1884-02-21
Vessels Consigned to
ROTHSCHILD & co.
British Bark CAMPBELL.

From CnrdifE, Eng.
NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE CN.
~ dersigned agents ofthe above namedyes-
sci will be responsible for debts contracted b
the officers or crew.
WE, TAYLOR, Master
Rothschild & Co. Agents.
Port Townsend, W. T.. Sept. &c. 1888.
, 1884-02-21
French Brig HECTOR.

From Champarico, via s. r.
Neither the Captain nor the undessigne
agents will be responsible for any debts con
sci. j. .LAGUERRE, Master.
ROTHsCHILD s CO., Agents.
Port Townsend, Aug. 1883.
, 1884-02-21

Fon SALE.-Sixty-e y-eight 400-gal., Iron
Water Tanks. Apply to Waterman <
KatZ.
, 1884-02-21
Fortune Telling.

just received lot of Renton coal at
Jas. Jones'
, 1884-02-21
French Bark EMILE.

From Bordeaux, via San Francisco.
Neither the Captain nor the undersigned
agents of the above named vessel will be
sponsible for any debts contracted by officers
or crew. L. MAUGERE, Master
RoTHsCHILD & Co., Agents.
Port Townsend, Aug. IL, 1885,
, 1884-02-21

WANrED.--A nurse girl. Apply at this
office.
, 1884-02-21

front, and to present an uneven, unat.
tractive appearance.
The social party given last evening by
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Bartlett, at their
elegant new residence on the hill, was q
big affair for our modest little city
About 200 invited guests were present,
prominent amoung them being Col
Chambers and Lieutenants Tuttle and
Whittick, of Fort Townsend barracks
Collector Bash, Special Agents Wassou
and Horr, and the entire customs force
of this city; also Dist. Pros Atty. Brad.
shaw, and members of the bar of this city
Hon. r. G. Kerr, Capt Huntington, of the
steamship Mexico, and many other prom
inent citizens of both this place and
from other cities of the Sound. The
house was brilliantly lighted from top to
bottom, and the walk and entrance were
profusely decorated with eyergreens. The
guests were graciously received by Mr.
and Mrs. Bartlett. and made to feel al
home. The early part of the evening
was passed in dancing, and at billiards
and other games. Refreshments wers
at hand during the early evening. and a
II lunch was served. The music wa.
excellent and consisted of piano, cornel
and violin made the worshippers at th,
hrine of Terpsichore move with enliyeneG
'1glides" and dips" 1t was a grandl,
pleasant affair, and was in keeping will
the wealth and hospitality of the gener
GUS host and his amiable lady. Tha
the pleasure and happiness others wer,
made to feel may ever be the compo
nent of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A Bartlett
is the wish Of the hundreds of guests VIII,
congregated there last evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
A Sign Of Thrift.

One cannot but help notice the signs of
thrift and enterprise as he takes walk
through the city, On every hand can be
noticed nice and substantial houses, many
of them quite new. At the same time it
will be noticed that there are but very few
empty houses, or houses for rent. All the
houses which are for rent are occupied.
There is growing demand for more
houses in this city. Rock Island is being
increased in population every day by the
arrival OF people who desire to make this
city their home. They have heard that we
arc going to have grand boom here this
year, and they are fiocking here to obtain
work. 1t is well. We are glad to chron.
icle this state of affairs 1t seems that the
name of our city has gone out abroad,
and that good impression has been
made. The ARGUS feels proud of Rock
Island and will always labor for her
advancement, and for her success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
WHAT SHALL THE HARVEST BE?
BERTHE Warwick has Billy Madden Ar
rested on Charge of Being the
Father of Her Unborn
Babe.

| It's mighty cold day when the ARGUS
reporter gets left on an item of news,
although the gods be not propitions. "
There is no use of hiding candle under
a half bushel, and then let its effulgent
rays stream through a hole in the bottom
OF the measure, for when reporter sees
ray or gets "a pointer" from friend he
is going to work it for all it is worth. "
Late yesterday evening an ARGUS reporter
got tip from particular friend that
| if he would go to a certain place he would
catch on to good item. The reporter
snatched his note book and waltZed over
to Choppers temple of justice There he
found the good and only-great as we'll
Chopper, pacing the floor and in deep
meditation. The man of news fingered
on the spot, 10th to leave, until Chopper
gently took us-not by the nap of the
neck and the apex of the pantaloons but
by the arm, and softly whispered in our
ear that we have little private bust
ness here young man" Seeing that we
were emphatically dc tr0p, we made a
scoot for the door, but determined to find
out what that private business" was if
we died in finding it ont. 1t was not long
ere Chief Miller emerged from tae door
having in his tender care all the mortal
body and its belongings appertaining to
Billy Madden. The chief marched off
down the street, heading the procession,
and the ARGUS man brought up tie rear
in great shape. After having deposited
his prisoner in durance vile and came out
again. we tried to interview the chief, but
he was as mum as an oyster. Seeing that
it was N. G. to try and get information in
that quarter we went 10 the jail There
we found Madden under arrest for Sc
ducing BERTHE Warwick BERTHE is a
cOmely lass pretty as picture" in fact,
but she could not resist Billy's
pleadings, and in an evil mo-
ment she yielded to the tempter. Time
passed on, and Billy show ed no inclina-
ton to marry her, as he said he would,
hence she had gone to our Chopper and
sworn out warrant for him, with being
the father of her unborn babe. The case
was continued from yesterday until today,
when it will be tried, if some satisfactory
arrangements are not made 1t is said
that the parties will settle the difficulty by
getting married. The young lady is a
daughter of respectable parents, and
heretofore has bore an irreproachable
name, and it it is hoped for her sake as
well as her parents that marriage cere.
mony will follow as a sequel to this
bastardy suit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
A Contest.

1t is rumored, and there appears to be
some foundation for the rumOr, that there
will be contest of the election in the
First ward A democratic alderman,
Lafrenz, was elected in the First ward by
l majority. 1t is claimed by the radicals
that there was fraud in his election. II
will be mighty frigid day for the radi
Gals when they attempt to contest La
frepz' election. Three or four negroes
votes the republican ticket in this ward
who had no right to. One negro, who
came from Peoria only fifteen days ago
was sworn in by prominent republican
and afterwards voted for the republican
nominee. This contest business is like 6
two edged sword, and the republicans had
better be careful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02

W. H. Judge offered as a substitute the
appointment of three citizens to go to
Washington. After some discussion this
substitute was ruled out. MIR. Lynde's
resolution was then declared before the
house.
Judge Wilkinson then moved an
amendment, and introduced the following
resolutions:
Resolued, That the citizens of Rock
Island in common with the people of this
vicinity and the great northwest arc
decidedly in favor of the Hennepin canal,
and the bill now pending before congress
for its construction, and are opposed to
any amendment changing the route
thereof.
Resoloed, That all citizens of this city
and vicinity. who are in favor of said
canal, and the route thereof, and who be-
lieve that the same is from any cause en-
daDgered, be requested to unite in its
support by sending delegation TO the
city of Washington to represent them, and
promote the passage of said measure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
The Headlights Flash

SHOWS NEWS CINDERs ON THE TRACK.
Now that the c. r. l. & p. folks have
o direct line to Dakota, from this city,
they are making efforts to secure Oak ota
business. Yesterday evening they sent
ont four cars of emigrants' goods, and
today they will send three more. They
intend to give as good rates to emigrants
as the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Pau
folks, and announce their determination
TO have whack at the Dakota business
by fair means if possible, and by all means,
let come what may. Their new purchase
the road from Huron, Dakota-gives
them a through line, and line that goes
right into the heart of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & ST.. Paul folks territory.
There is fun ahead and the railroad boys
have their eyes peeled for IT.
Last night the r l. & P road brought
in two cars of emigrants' goods from
Peoria The party were from Piper City,
H., and with fifteen cars of emigrants
there were just 1c0 people. They were
bound for Fargo. Dakota, aud were
handed over to the Chicago. Milwaukee
& st. Paul folks in this city,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
The Building Association.

The Rock Island Building and Loan
association is one of the foremost insti-
buttons in this city From an infant it
has grown and grown until now it has
discarded Its ''Swaddling dollies" and as
sures to be able TO hold its own. The
association is one of the best friends a
poor man has. 1t enables him to secure
home of his own on the installment
plan. Ali you have to do is to buy stock
in the association, and then by paying a
small premium on loan, you are enabled
to buy you lot and build house on it.
You can then have nine years to pay
back the loan in. The association here
is the most prosperous association in the
state, and has recently opened an office in
Moline for the transaction of loan bust
ness
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
Opsra Tonight.

One Of the best troupes that has eve
visited Rock Island, if the newspaper
,are to be relied on, is the troupe that vii
give an entertainment tonight at thu
opera house. The play Irish Aristoc-
racy" is light and airy comedy piece
giving great scope for burlesque writers
There are several very clever comedians
of no small merit in the combination
The reserved seats are nearly all taken,
and if YOU want to enjoy hearty even
ings laugh you should go and secure your
seat at once. You will miss picnic if
You don't take this show it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
HERE AND THERE.

Thomas Connolly, of Pre- emption,
sashayed around the city yesterday.
L. H. Gordon, one of Hamptons truly
good souls, was in town last night.
c. Leilwifer, legal luminary of Mason
City. H., is in the city on legal business
Ed Chapman is up from Muscatine
visiting his folks.
Mrs. NJ. O'Conner is visiting her par
ents at Keithsburg.
j. W. Upton, a hardware man o.
Sterling, was in the city last night.
E. H Perry. of Jacksonville, was visi
bic on our streets yesterday afternoon.
House of seven rooms for rent, also 6
hall room over my store. Mrs, Schmid
at jewelry store.
J. H. Nubet, a prominent citizen O
Aledo was in the city yesterday after
noon.
Miss Ella Garvey, of Tenth street, is
visiting friends in Galva.
The Sash Factory Hose Co. will hold
their annual ball on the evening of Sat
urday, April 70.
L. H. Woodford, of Rock Falls, Ill
was in the city yesterday on business
While here he purchased a large bill Of
lumber for his lumber yard
Mr., L. s. McCabe, the dry goods mer
chant, arrived from Chicago this morn
ing.
The first packet of the season, the Lib.
bic Conger, arrived from above at p. m
today.
Mr.. T. NJ Knight, of Dcs Moines, was
in the city today He will institute a
new tribe of Red Men at Davenport to
night
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless, dentists, Bird avenue
and Goth street. Telephone 6S. 21-dwti
Mrs. S. W. Blackburn and daughter
Mrs, Edwards, left for Chicago this
morning, where they will make their
home in the future.
Mayor Mott and his estimable lady will
attend the wedding nuptials of Mr.
Joseph Bains, to Miss Mary Bits, al
Aledo tomorrow evening. Mr.. and Mrs
Mott are old acquaintances of both FAM
lies of the contracting parties.
Remember the grand millinery opening
at Arnold's Bazaar, corner Second anC
Main streets, Davenport, The opening
| continues tomorrow and Friday.
The republican rooster is sick looking
bird TO day, and refuses to be comfortad
Its head is bowed low with humiliation
and its eyes have a vacant expression
1t would be good idea to send the fow
into the country. and have it rusticatt
awhile
Special discount of 10 per cent on Boot
| and Shoes for the next week, commencing
| today. Do not fail TO make yonr purchase
at this tremendous sacrifice, at Hoffmaste
| & Son.
The reporter was april fooled" yes
terday by Supt Sudlow, of the Rock Is
land 6 Peoria road, in regard TO sleeping
cars being put an the night train, Thi
was real mean of Sudlow; we did not fo
a minute think he was capable of such al
act. He says. however, that sleepe
will go through tonight from Des Moline
with n party of excursionists for Shiloh
Tenn.
| The Building Association is now issuing
the eighth series of stock, and has made
arrangements to receive deposits in Molin'
at the First National bank. 29d1v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
ROCK ISLAND TOWNSHIP.

HAMPTON.
Supervisor-D. W. Weatherhcad, d.
240; G. r. Wells, c., 1851.
Assessor-R. M. Mitchell, d., 303; W.
II Dow, c., 1870.
COllector-R. Leach, d., 251; P. Nc
Carl, c., 170-S1
Town Clerk George Crawford d., 246;
VIM. Ferman, c., 170-76
Com. of Highways-R. S. Silvis, d.,
943; A. Cleber, c., 206-5.
Constables--J. J Vogel, d., 22S; VIM.
Winning, d., 244; Henry Twining, c., 101
MOLINE.
Supervisor--Veirich, r, sos; McKlnnie
C. 442-161
Assistant supervisors Shallene r, 432;
Fish. T, 404; Cederberg, C, CTS; TrnmbIe.
C. 563.
Assessor-Waters r. 1047
Coileetor--Kelseo. T, sos Henderson,
C, 1902; Williams. ind 2t3.
BLACK HAWK
Supervisor-S F. Hartman, D., l1S;
w. L. Heath R., 1876.
Town Clerk-Chas. Davis, D., 143; W.
F. Muse, R., 117-27.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
Released

Oscar Prescott once more breathes the
pure, fresh air of heaven. 1t is true he
has been in durance most vile but
few short days, but prison fare never
agreed with him. He pinned away like q
sunfiower and sighed like young calf
torn from its mothers side. Oscar was
run in" for obstruCting the Moline street
car track. He was tried and fined SEQ.
Having no money he was sent to jail
Yesterday a friend Of his walked to the
front and put up for him and he was
released Now that he is free once more,
we hope he will conduct himself in a
godly manner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02

A chronic Rheumatism which has been
paining and disturbing system of ten
years is mighty ugly enemy to attack.
tits like fiend behind barricade-hard
to hit and harder to dislodge. But Ath-
lophoros don't seem to fear even a des-
pcrado. 1t works its way into his fastness
in the system, and Gusts him without cere-
mony. Says Mr.. Fl. Charley, Muskwona-
go, Wis: my brother has been taking
Athlophoros for Chronic Rheumatism of
ten years standing. II is doing all you
claim for it. His pain is gone, and his
limbs are warm and lifelike."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
MUST HAVE SOME MORE.

There is no INDIGESTION about the action
of AthlOphoros in Rheumatism and Neu-
raleia. 1t is direct, speedy, efficacious,
safe. Patients are encouraged from the
beginning of treatment. Rev. Sam nc
Porter, Crete, viii CO., ILL.,, writes tc
say; "a few weeks ago, and before Mrs
Porter commenced to take AthlOphoros
she could not walk foot. This morning
she walked four rods without help. II
is most valuable medicine and we mus,
have some more of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
Religious.

Tonight is the regular night for holding
prayer meeting in our various churches
There will pc special services at the
Ga .holic and Episcopalian churches to
night.
Rev A Wright, the new pastor of III,
Ninth street Methodist Episcopal churcl
is an eloquent devine, and his congrcSa
tien are well pleased with his sermons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
The County Building.


April Estate of John E. Smith, de
ceased. Report filed and approved.
Estate of Frederick Groh, deceased .
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selection filed
and approved. Administrative report
filed and approved.
Guardianship of Orissa l.. Maxwell,
minor Guardians account filed and ap-
proved.
Estate of Claus Speck, deceased.
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selection
filed and approved
LICENSED TO WE'D.
ALFRED Caster and Miss Dslla
Larrabee
Perry B. Fisk and Miss Emma
Warner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-02
The Taylor House,

Mr. George Goestel, The well known
saloon keeper on Second avenue, has
leased the Taylor house on Fourth auenut
and Fifteenth street, and will take pos
session the first Of next May. He intends
To refu:nish the house from top to bottom
and make it as coy place as ii is posi-
bic to make it. Mr. Goestcl has great
deal OF hotel experience, and under his
management the Taylor house will he snrC
to proSp r.