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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Butler Club.

The Rock Island drum corps in their
gorgeous and ravishing uniforms, were out
on dress parade last night, the occasion
for the parade being the fact that the But
Ter club was going to have a meeting at
Turner hall. The drum corps were fol
lowed from street to street by great gang
of kids, who expressed their appreciation
of the music by either yelling or executing
shin dig. After marching around one
or two blocks, march was taken up for
Turner hall, where by this time few of
the faithful had assembled The meeting
was called to order by the president, and
the minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved. The report of the
committees being called for it was found
that nearly every fond soul who had
been appointed on the committees was
absent. This matter was deferred with
The chair, seeing how things stacked
up, called for the report of the ware
committees. who had been appointed to
secure names of persons who would join
| the club. Several jumped all at once ant
| stated that they had lists and would hant
them in later. A call for signers was thei
made, which was responded to by one
lone soul in the back part Of the house
who walked to the front like he wa
heading funeral procession. After thi
list of twentyfour names were sent for
ward and read. There being no othe
business and the little boys in the bacl
part of the hall making so much noise
that it disturbed the usual deathlike still
ness, because they thought they'd hav
some fun, even if it was a funeral pro
cession. the meeting adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Police Court.

II Padfield, of the Rock Island house,
had Jim Gradner, the colOred barber,
arrested yesterday for stealing a chair,
valued at So The trial came off this
morning and resulted in Gardeners dis
charge. Jim alleges that the Padfields
have spite against him, hence his tribu-
lations
Robt. Floyd, while wandering around
yesterday, saw bunch of onions, and
and could not resist the temptation to
steal them. He was arrested and had his
trial this morning being fined So and
costs. Having no money, he was taken
to the ferry boat, and bounced out OF
town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date June "a
1884. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Bagger & Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of patents, Wash
ington, D. c.:
Alston Mathew, Adrian, cover holder for jars
milk cans. etc.
Henry. G. W., West Jersey, window screen.
Hill W. s., Cutler, Formulation lock.
Hug, Jacob, st. Jacobs measuring apparatus TO
separatore.
McMeen, X. NJ, Mt. Vernon, stump extractor
McNelly, M Frank, Sterling double COTE
pump.
Schmitt, R. L., Quincy, lubricator
Schoenstedt. l.. Monee cultivator
Stoffel, j. W., Mascoutah, water heater for case
line stoves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
An Election

The Golden Leaf society held meeting
Tuesday night and elected the following
new officers: President, Harry Moore
vice president, Abner Wilson; second vice
president, Mrs. Liddia Ousley; secretary
Thomas Williams; assistant secretary,
Mrs. Frances Williams; treasurer, Mrs.
Louisa Chambers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Lawn PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs. David Donaldson will give
lawn party at their residence tomorrow
evening in honor of Rev. Cryer, the pop
ular young pastor of the Central Presby-
terian church A cordial invitation is
extended to all families of the church tc
attend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
NICE ICE CREAM PARLoRs.

B. Birkenfield has reftted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegant ice cream room in the three
cities. tits well known that Mr.. Birken-
fields reputation for making delicious ice
cream is second to none in the west
When you want real nice dish of ice
cream, made from the pure cream, go to
Birken6eld's on Fourth avenue. m2.3m,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
THE PRErrIEsr LADY In ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy
as it stopped her cough instantly wher
others had no effect whatever. So tt
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price so cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Gave Rail,

George Kell, of Edgington, who, some
time ago belabored man named litter
ington with board, was in town yester-
day, and waltzed up to the county Judge
and gave bail in the sum of $500 to
appear for trial at the next term of county
court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Good Brother Gone

Rev. Ferguson, the pastor of the Ninth
street Methodist Episcopal church, left
last night for his fathers mansion in
Broomfeld, ILL.,, where he will spend the
Fourth. He will return in time to ex>
change pulpits with Rev. Pearce, of the
First Methodist Episcopal church next
Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Was 1t a Scoop1

The good Sisters of St. Joseph's school
have held three entertainments within the
past week, yet we fail to find singh
notice in the Union of either entertain
ment. Is this scoop for the ARGUS,
or are the editors of the Union, down
on the Irish?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
NaW gnhanrihara

1t is no unusual occurrence for the
ARGUsto receive four or five new subscrib-
ers every day. The people are finding out
that the ARGUS is the best local paper in
the three cities, and they want to read it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
No Paper

Tomorrow is the great national day
There will be no celebration in this city,
but nearly every little hamlet in the
county will have "doings." 1t being a
national holiday, no paper will be issued
from this office tomorrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Gable.

Messrs. j. T. Kenworthy and E. W.
Hurst crate at Cable tomorrow. The
people of Gable and vicinity have made
huge preparations for grand and glor
ious celebration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Birthday PARTY

Mr. Henry Mailman, of Elm street,
yesterday entertained large party OF
his old friends at his mansion The occa-
sion being his fiftyseventh birthday. Mr..
Mailman is in the enjoyment of good
health and his lease on life is good fol
MANY wears to come.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Not Going.

At the meeting held at Gen. John
Buford Post last night, the G. A. R. boys
decided not to attend the celebration al
Orion tomorrow in a body. However
quite number of the boys will attend or
their Gown hook"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Song Service.

The song service to be given in the
Central Presbyterian church next Sunday
night, will be one of the best song services
ever given in that church. Some fine
music will be rendered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Flag.

A republican flag was erected at
o'clock this afternoon st the corner of
Fifth avenue and Twentyfourth street.
The flag is large one, being forty feet
long
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Grass

THERE'S an abundant crop of grass in
Franklin square 1t needs to be harvest
ed. Let the street commissioner grab a
scythe, take hitch at his pants and wade
in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A House Warming.

Lawrence Swain s new and neat cottage
has been finished up, and he will move
into it Monday. His friends propose to
give him a regular old fashion house
warming party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Prize Fight

A prize fight will take place tomorrow
just outside the city limits, between ii
Rock Island and Davenport champion.
The place of holding the mill is known
only to the faithful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The HQnkman .

The POOR hackmen are again in the
dumps They say they are not making
their salt this kind of weather. Every
body who wants to go anywhere walks.
Those that do not walk are too lazy to 60
anywhere. This is sad, sad world
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Rows SQifs.

Take your boys to the Golden Eagle
and buy them one of those nice suits for
summer. A ball and bat is given with
every suit, besides you draw prize if the
purchase amounts to $4 or over.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A Social.

Mrs. Byron Gordon gave party last
night, given in honor of Mrs. Garfield and
son, of Chicago, who ale her guests. The
party was we'll attended. and all present
enjoyed themselves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
A New efnra

Mr.. A. Greve, the well known boot and
shoe maker is having a neat and COM
modious store room erected on Moline
avenue. 1t will be completed by the first
of next month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
New IaIlnr.

Mr. Murrin, the jailor of the Armory
has resigned his position and in company
with his wife will go to Colorado to live.
Mr.. Murrin's place is filled by Master Joe
Miller, son of Chief Miller.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The Crank.

Crown, the crank who was going to
hang Strive, the saloon keeper the other
day, and was arrested and taken to the
Armory, was taken to the government
bridge yesterday and told to 'scoot." He
left in the greatest kind of haste.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
SEND MONEY BY AMERICAN EXPRESS co
MONEY 0RnEKS

Receipts given. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places Rates to
$3.50: $10-sc.: $20-10c.: $30-12c. !:
$40-15c: $50-20c Apr28d3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Ice. Ice.

E. e. Barker is prepared to furnish
ure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address P. o. Box, No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
Prohibition,

The prohibition law win take effect in
Iowa at midnight tonight. No beer,
whisky or any kind of sqirituous liquors
will be allowed Sold
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
The DAILY ARGUS.
A Lawn Mower.

The Cable yard in the upper end of the
city was moved yesterday. Alarge lawn
mower, to which was attached horse,
did the work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
TO Europe

Florence LeCIair, one of the glass
blowers in the glass works, left last even
ing for two months visit in Europe.
He goes byway of New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
InahoE.

Little Johnnie Imhoff, who, few days
ago swallowed some carbolic acid, is
slowly recovering. His recovery will be
something of miracle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

The extravagant Prince of Wales debts
now foot up $1,000, 900, and his thrifty
mother refuses to help him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
enteenth street and Sixth avenue; NJ. D
Merrill's residence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03
List of letIarR No.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-03

The workmen on the island were paid
off today, and will have glorious time
celebrating tomorrow Capt. Butler the
paymaster when he drove over to the
island, said he wanted to pay the homliest
man on the island first. Mr.. W. H..
Camper was selected and received the first
money paid Over 500 men were paid off
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BEDBUGs, flies, reaches, ants, rats, mice
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to adjourn, awaiting their answer. Some doubt
was expressed of Buffers acceptance Just as II
he ever declined anything), which was settled
by the following remarks from General Weaver,
Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island, being
called to the chair:
Mr.. Weaver-Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Conventional is with feelings of profound thankful
ness and pleasure that | know now that General BEN
iamin L. Butler is the nominee of this convention for
the high office of President Of the United States. APP
plause.l l believe MIN to be a gentleman OF broad aud
thorough scholarship, of eminent legal ability. OF
statesman-like character; and above all, l believe him
to be a man of unimpeachable integrity, and OF the
Believing him to possess these characteristics, J per-
sonally waited upon General Butler-a thing l have
never before made public-and asked him sub
stantially the same question that was asked him
by the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr.. Hopkins, who
has Just addressed us, and he said to me and to other
gentlemen who belonged to that committee, that
whilst he would not make any effort either public or
private to secure this nomination, he begged to assure
US that if such a nomination should reach him, come
to him unsought and unbought, l%applausel he
would not disappoint the wishes of his friends. lie
said everything that one gentleman could say to
another. Now that is all [ wish to say, and now l
will resume the chair and put the motion.
The chairman then appointed Colonel John Il.
Winston, of North Carolina; d. A. Hopkins, of
New Jersey; William T. Innis, of Michigan; Il.
B.. Hutchinson, of Mississippi, and Ex-Governor
Sprague, of Rhode Island, a committee to notify
Messrs. Butler and West of their nomination,
and the convention adjourned sine die, after
singing my Country, It's of thee and "Old
Hundred.n
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ganized. is as follows, with the p%ostofioe address
Df tba p,apnhapa.

ganized. is as follows, with the p~ostoffce address
of the members
Alabama-J. J. Woodall, Hartsoll.
Arkansas-Charles A. Cunningham, Little Rock.
Connecticut-H. G. Baldwin, Naugatuck.
Colorado-Gilbert De La Matyr, Denver.
California-E. J. Shellhouse, Turlock-
G~eorgia-ChGrles T.. Parker, Douglasyille.
nlinois-Jesse Harper, Danville.
I~ndiana-Richard Gregg. Aurora.
Iowa-E. H. Gillette. Des Moines.
Kansas-A. j. Utley, Usage City.
Kentucky-L. A. Wood, Covington.
Louisiana-W. II. Hyer.
Maine-Charles +. Emerson, Auburn.
Massachusetts-G. b. Hutchinson, . Merchants
Row, Boston.
Michigan-Edward S. Grease, ii Bull Block, De
troit.
Minnesota-C. H. Roberts. Rochester.
Missouri-Henry d. Hill, Athon Pine, ST. Louis.
Nebraska. G. Pace. Lincoln.
Maryland-Oliver U. Bryan, Marshall Hall.
New Hampshire-Warren G. Brown, Whitetield.
New Jersey-B. W. Terlinde. Elizabeth.
New York-Louis f.. Post, IL Pine street, New
York city.
North Carolina-John r. Winston, Hycotee.
Ohio-J. st. j. Clarkson, Dayton.
Pennsylvania. A. Cake, Sunbury.
Rhode acknowledgements G, Chase, Providence.
Florida-R. w. Ruter, Pensacola.
Tennessee-Burr Harris, ir., Rome, Smith county
West Virginiu-J. w. Goshorn, Charleston.
Virginia-W. w. Hubbel. Concord Depot.
Wisconsin-Rober Schilling, 40 Oneida street, Mil
waukee,
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A POLITICAL CUREALL.

Pittsburg Disnatch.
Benjamin Buffers craftsmanship is rs broad
gauge, comprehensive and accommodating rs the
virtues of a patent medicine He is a sort of Il
political cure-all. good for everything. He has
accepted the presidential nomination of the Anti
monopolists. He stands ready to take the nom
nation of the Greenback-L Labor people. He is
reaching out with both hands after the Demo
cratic nomination. There is no reason to think
he would throw a Republican invitation over his
shoulder. The temperance people know his ad-
dress, and Madame Belva Lockwood. ESQ, is
singing his praises in all the convenient gates.
And still Benjamin poses on the national street
corner, like an omnibus, with the sign out:
Runs from all points to the White House
room for n few more neutrality-suspicious. no
object"
soLoN CHASE AND GOVERNOR BUTLER,
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
1t is only natural that a Greenbacker should
believe in the omnipotence OF greenbackS. but
Scion Chase, of Maine, the historic owner of
them steers, "issurely carrying his doctrine to an
extreme when he expresses the opinion that But
Ter must be using money, because otherwise he
cannot account for his getting such a devil of a
boom" If this ideal Greenbacker is ready to
admit that the Grecnbaekers yield so readily to
the sweet, seductive influence Of the barl. one
might as well abandon all hopes of the purifica-
ton Of American politics and cast his allegiance
with the old corrupt parties.
BEN EUTLER's DISCUSSES.
Pittsburg Chr onitIe.
Ben Buffers DISCUSSES as he approaches the
White House do credit TO his originality. He
wears u woman's rights p%etticoat, carries a rag
baby. has a box of tools under one arm and 3
revenue plank under the other, on his head the
hat me faytler wore, a dark and rolling Demo
cratic eye. a jug of old Wing bourbon and 3
pitcher of Temperance tea But bold. bad Ben
iamin sticks out through them all.
%ovERNoR BEGoLEs MINERS GEIP.
Detroit Times.
Governor Begole may not bring back from
Indianapolis the much talkedof nomination for
Vice president but all the delegates whose
hands he shakes will take way with them
recollections of the most indescribably vigorous.
givc-me room -~to-swing myself grip they cyor en-
countcred.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-30

The national committee met last night, after
the adjournment of the convention, and after
some delay organized permanently by electing
ex- Congressman Il, H. Gillette, Of Iowa, chair
man, and B, w. Terlinde. of New Jersey, secre-
tary and treasurer. The Maine contest, which
the convention disposed of by referring to the
committee, was taken up, and resulted in the
seating of Charles S. Emerson a member of the
''straight-out" wing of the party. This ac-
ton met with considerable resentment among
the followers of Scion Chase. The outlook for
the campaign was discussed, and rose tinted
views were expressed by many members. 1t
was determined that an active and aggressive
campaign should be inaugurated as soon AS pos
sible, and Secretary Terlinde stated to the
journal representative that tho committee would
have a small army OF speakers in the ield by
the last of June. The eomuaIttee, as finally or
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THE ACTON CAMP MEETING.

WILL. MEET WITH UNQUALIFIED
Kokomo Gazette Tribune.
The action Of the Acton Camp-meeting Associa-
ton in refusing to stop the running of Sunday
trains to the camp ground, and which has been
so vigorously denounced by the press of the
State, has also been sat down upon by the Indi-
annapolis Methodist Preachers Association. AT a
meeting Of the latter association on Monday n
series of resolutions were adopted couched in
very strong language repudiating the action of
the Acton association, and refusing to either at
tend or in any way contribute to the success of
the camp meeting, unless the association closes
its gates on Sunday. These resolutions were
signed by every Methodist minister i'll Indian
apolis save two, ard they were absent at the
conference in Philadelphia. This action Will
meet with the unqualified approval of every
good citizen who believes in the proper Oh
servance of the Sabbath, aud it relieves the
Methodist people of Indiana from any response
bility in the matter.
MANY DEEPLY cHAGRINED.
Vernon Banner.
The refusal Of the Acton association to do
away with Sunday trains. and the comments of
the press thereon. has caused many prominent
Methodists to be deeply chagrined, and n promi-
nent member of the church remarked to an In
dianapolis News reporter that it is doubtful if a
single minister in the city will participate i'll the
next camp meeting, owing to the Sunday train
business.
A LACK OF CONSISTENCY.
New York Tribune.
The Acton Camp-mreting Association, OF Indi-
ana the other day declined the proposition of a
railroad to discontinue excursion trains on Sun
day during the camp meeting season. The
brethren want to make the camp meeting a
financial success; but they will probably condemn
Sunday newspapers as usual at every confer
ence.
NO DOUBT WHAT THE PBEACHEI;s THINK.
Wabash ] lain Dealer.
If there is any doubt as to what the voice of
Methodist pastors and people will be concerning
the action of the Acton Camp-meeting -Associa
ton, it may as well be ~dispelled. Tho Indian
apolis Methodist ministers have fearlesslY de
nounced the association and Sabbath dissertation
in general.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-30
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

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any other mode. The incandescent and storage SyS.
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and stores hung wherever needed. and lighted at will,
day or night. Parties desiring Generators or to form
companies for lighting cities ard towns, can send to
signed AT indianapolis, j. CAVEN.
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