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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The Rink.

Standing room was at premium at the
rink last night. The occasion for so large
crowd was the presence of W. H. Dan
iels, the champion skater of the world
Miss Jennie Miller another champion
$50 called and Mr.. Franks, another cham
pion, The fancy skating of Daniels was
applauded frequently, as also was the
skating of Franks. Miss Miller skate:
fair, but there are one or two Rock Island
ladies who can skate as well. The Doty
boys have made a success of their rink
here, and deserve to as they are thorough
gentlemen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
At HIS Old Tricks.

Three suns have not come up and gone
down again since Jerry O'Connor has been
released from durance vile in Rock Island
Indeed, it was only last Tuesday night he
was let out, with the admonition to go
and sin 10 more. Straightway he went
-fguratively speaking, shook the dust of
the city off his feet-to Davenport, and
there only but yesterday he 'prigged" an
overcoat. The coat was missed, search
was made and in Jerry's possession it was
found. He was arrested, had his trial,
was fined $50 amid costs and sentenced
to jail for month. Jerry can thank his
stars for his good luck, for had he got
what he deserved he would have been sent
to the penitentiary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
OUTRAGEOUS.
What do the People Think AbeHt the
Attack Made ON Congressman
Murphy

The outrageous attacks which the Unson
and Capt. Robinson's friends are making
upon Congressman Murphy and others
who have brought the canal question al
most to a successful issue, prove that the
ferry interests are regarded by the attack
ing parties as paramount to everything
else. They have evidently decided to
destroy and sink our interests ia the Hen
nepin canal as well as the new bridge and
horse railway And all this is done to
put money into the hands of one man.
What do our people think of this9 The
rights of 10000 people directly around us
are to be destroyed and throttled in the
interest of one person. How is this dones
By means of powerful weapon, money,
placed in his hands by the thousands
hereabouts, in patronizing his ferry This
great and profitable monopoly enriched
the owner in few years. He started a
National bank He uses his money
in negotiating loans and thus Sc
cure q hold on persons in the
community. He gets them under obliga-
tons to him and today on the street some
of these indiscreet friends assert that the
canal could go, the new bridge could 60,
the horse railway could go, but T. ]
Robinson should be sustained. Aud the
Union seems to be carrying out the same
doctrine. 1t should be the bold and brave
defender of the rights of the people, moi
the organ of single rieh individual The
ARGUS sounds the alarm If the people
have any rights let them be asserted! Are
We to live like drones in Rock Island, OF
take advantage of the incoming tide and
sweep on to success, wealth and power
as community? If the horse railway il
defeated the same influence will destroy
the canal and the new bridge. Mark the
prophecy!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: April wheat, 914; May, 964i
June, 9Si April corn, 5ai May 57l;
June, 5SI April oats, 31B: May 355
June, 354 May pork. s1807s; June.
$1S.173. April lard s959; May 50 81
June. SOFIA May ribs, 1915. Hogs,
receipts. 11,4o0; light, $3.50 to 500;
mixed, 5000 to Sc 20; heavy. $3.50 to
1916.
Yesterdays quotations in Chicago were
as follows: april wheat, 91s; May, 49,
June. 98. May corn, So; June, 5sb.
April oats, BIT; May 3jl; June. 354 May
pork, $1792g June, SlS02! May lard.
$3.50; June. $500, May ribs. s942!
Hogs, 1900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The Workingmen.

The ARGUS is glad to see this mild
weather for many reasons The chief
reason is that it will have the effect TO
boom business, thereby causing a better
feeling among all classes. Especially are
We glad because the working men who
are now out of employment will find
something to do. Some of them have
been out of work long time, aud it will
be a God send to them to secure some
means of making money. The ARGUS is
friend to the workingmen and greatly
rejoices in the good prospects ahead.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The River.

For the first time in many days the
river today presents an appearance of a
break up. Some parts of the river is
open, and the the ice looks rotten and
thin. In conversation with an old river
man this morning. we found that he was
Of the opinion that the days of ice were
numbered. The river, he said, presents
the same appearance that it did last year,
when it broke up on st. Patrick's day.
There can be no doubt" said the old
fellow, "but that by Sunday the break
will commence and will be noticeable,
even before that. The river is slowly
rising, and this is sure indication that
the streams above are having their OBJECT
on the ice here" II is to be hoped that
the old gentleman's opinion is correct,
for things will boom on the river when
the steamboats, can RIM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Against It.

The fast mail on Thursday forenoon
brought letter pouch, in an endeavor to
show that the subsidy is not entirely for
the interest of express companies, which
bring packages of papers to be sold on the
streets. But there were no papers brought
for the mail subscribers. - Union.
From the foregoing it is evident that
the morning sheet objects to the fast mail
service, and thus sustains its reputation of
being in opposition to all enterprises. 1t
wants TO make it appear that the object is
only to aid the express companies,
(which bring packages of papers
to be sold on the streets, as it
says. There is vein of dissatisfaction
in the entire paragraph too plain to be
unobserved, and to the intelligent person
it can only be construed as opposing the
new enterprise. The Union further says
that there were no papers brought for
the mail subscribers" There is no doubt
but that this will be remedied in a short
time, and the regular subscribers will
receive their Chicago papers as soon as
they are sold on the street And then the
business men will receive their lie tiers
from the east fully twelve hours earlier,
which is in itself great improvement
over the former time of arrival The
ARGUS and all good citizens hail with de
light the fast mail system
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The Primaries,

The democrats of this city must not
lose sight of the fact that their success at
the polls rests on the work to be done at
the primaries tomorrow night We must
have good men selected as candidates if
we wish to command the votes of the
people. Let every democrat in the city
be sure to attend the primary convention
in his ward tomorrow night Take your
neighbors with you. Don't let anything
but sickness keep you away. A full at
tendance is desired. The only way to
select good men as candidates is to have
full attendance, have consultation and
see to it that representative men are Sc
lected. By nominating good men the
democrats ough to secure five out of the
seven aldermen to be elected. This will
give US majority in the council. We
already have a democratic mayor, and
now let's all unite in securing democratic
council.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Wanted TO be an Angel.

Bidc Ainsworth must have wanted to
60 to kingdom como and shine as little
angel this evening, else he would not have
attempted to cross the river He was
over in Davenport this forenoon, and
started home over the river. He had got
nearly across when the ice gave way and
Bide went under, clear over his head. He
holicred for assistance and couple OF
young men who were watching him cross
went TO his assistance, and after great
deal Of hard work succeeded in rescuing
him. After this, Bide will meander around
via the bridge instead of trying to cross
over the rotten ice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14


Miss NettIe Harris, of dencsco. Is v!ss
iting relatives in this city.
James Ballard, of Andalusia, is in the
city.
Rev. Spurlock went to Geneseo this
morning.
DIR. P. L. McKinnie, of Moline. was in
town this morning.
Geo. B. Hill, Of Moline, was in town
this forenoon, looking over the political
field.
Joseph Tindall, one of Rural's best
citizens, was in town yesterday.
p J. Sheridan, the Irish patriot, is
stopping at the Harper bouse.
John Mashal, of Cordova, was in town
yesterday,
A. Benemick represented st. Louis il
the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Heagy, of Hamp-
ton, dined at the Harper house today.
J. B, Ewing, of Orion, is perambulating
around the city today.
j. Vandeventer. of Andalusla, was
in town this morning.
James Camp, one of Hillsdale's solid
men, trod our pavement yesterday.
s. L. Patterson, of Peoria, is in the
city, and will remain while on visit.
Mrs. Fursly on First avenue. is some
better today, and hopes are entertained OF
her recovery.
Franks, the expert skatist, goes out tC
Taylor Ridge TOMORROW night to give an
exhibition
Miss Ella Wilson, of Eighth street. il
entertaining her friend, Miss Bell Lloyd
of Bloomington, III. this week.
Miss Clara Maxwell, of Denver, Col
who has been visiting Miss Maggie Pender
of our city, left this morning 10 visi
friends in Kansas City, No,
Mr.. W P. Dolson, the general agent 0
the Bloomington Life Benefit association
was in the city yesterday, paying visit t.
old friends, so he said, but there. is n
doubt that the attraction here is Gallo
attraction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
journalistic.

Sad is the lot of the average country
editor. For years the Geneseo San shone
for all within the purlieu of Henry coun-
ty. Then spots appeared on its face. Its
rays were obscured little by little, and now
it has collapsed entirely. Its last editor
was preacher, who was wont to coax the
wives of his subscribers into his sanctum
and trot them on his knee. This system of
developing the affections and popularizing
journalism was not regarded with favor by
the editors yoke fellows in the gospel.
They arose in their might and disciplined
the brother by casting him out, neck and
heels, head and crop. Then the cold hand
of the sheriff was laid upon the Sun, and
it ceased to shed effulgence. The type
was locked up and now the whole thing
has been advertised to be sold to satisfy
the sheriff's claim for $780, Thus ends
most disastrously the effort of preacher
of the word to popularize journalism.
The fatherly method may work in some
parts of the vineyard, but when applied
to the newspaper business it suffers q
collapse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Oranges

The Grange yender was in town again
yesterday, selling his fruit A couple OF
our newsboys came to the conclusion to
have some oranges, whether theypaid for
them or not The orange vender had his
vehicle standing on Second avenue and
Seventeenth street. Two of the boys went
over One of them engaged the attention
of the fellow by buying a couple of
oranges, the other boy faxed" four more,
And the fun of it was that the orange
vendcr didn't tumble to the racket" that
had been played on him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14

We are glad to know that publishing a
list of the desirable" young men in Rock
Island has brought forth good results In
fact the amount of good accomplished
has exceeded our most sanguine expecta-
lions. We hear of several proposals hay
ing already been made, and, indeed, some
Of the young men who were at that time
single, are now living with the apple of
their eye in some comfortable home,
where, although ivy and honeysuckles do
not perfume the air, love turks in every
corner and the sunshine of two hearts fill
the room with continual glow. Not so
happy is the gosling that swimmeth in a
mudpuddle, as these young men who are
now fioundering in the matrimonial sea,
as they gaze with eyes of liquid love on
their most adored
A slight evidence of the great good
done to these children of adversely, was
displayed the other evening as young
man of tender years rushed up to an
ARGUS scribe, and fairly Rugged him in
his ecstacy of joy. "See," he said.
Look what you have done for me. Here
is proposal from one of the sweetest
little girls in the city, and l am going to
answer it right away.
"Will you accept it2"
Accept it, well / should cackle. Miss
an opportunity like this. Not much.
will accept the proposal most emphatic.
ally, and that too before she has time to
reconsider her action.
And away the young man rushed to
prepare an epistle filed with words of
burning love, in which, metaphorically
speaking, he would throw himself at her
feet, and sigh for one sweet smile. We
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Wedding Bells

The good Choppers fame Is spreading
abroad. This is no doubt owing to the
interest taken in him by the ARGUS. Yes
terday afternoon Mr.. John +. serte and
} Miss Walbery May, hand in hand, waltzet
into his temple of justice, desiring to get
married They were both young people,
we'll dressed and very intelligent looking
At least Chopper informed us this morn
ing that the bride was daisy-and he
ought to know what he is talking about,
for he is n daisy himself. Bidding them
stand up, the Squire pronounced the
ceremony which made them man and wife,
after which he - Chopper - gracefully
kissed the bride, after which the groom
produced ihe marriage fee,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
A Mistake

Jim Coyne was out in front of Lundy $
store this morning cleaning the windows
In front of the store was couple of bas-
kets, containing all kinds of brushes.
While Jim was washing the windows a
kid came along carrying an old scrub
brush in his hand. Jim saw him go bv,
and thinking he had talked" one of the
brushes out of the basket, started after
him, and after chasing him little ways
captured him. He brought him back and
examined the brush he had in his hand,
but found that the brush was not like
anything in the basket, so he let him 90.
The kid was fighting mad, but satisfied
his anger By giving Jim good, ours
ing"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
ENCOURAGING.

Congressman R. W. Durham arrived in
IN Chicago from Washington on Thursday,
aud he was interviewed by Tribune re-
porter. In regard to the Hennepin canal,
he said: Il think the bill will pass. We
have counted noses, and unless some one
of the members change their minds we
will secure its passage, and we don't in
tend to let them change their minds. as
we are keeping at them all the time. The
opposition is from Central and Southern
Indiana and Ohio and Pennsylvania.
think Illinois will be solid for it :"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
q Runaway.

The Rock Island house bus was at the
G. B. & Q. depot this morning, waiting
for the train to come in. Just as the train
was coming, the team became scared and
started up Sixteenth street on the dead
run, Reaching Second avenue they
turned east and ran as far as Mitchell &
Lynde's bank, where one of the horsss
ran his head into the telegraph post,
standing near the bank. The conclusion
was so great that it knocked the horse
down, and he laid there for about min
ute, seemingly dead, but finally sprang to
his feet again. The bus was not damaged
much, only an axle being sprung
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
A Nice Cart.

Mr.. W. j. Kerr, the liveryman, was
driving around with a nobby new road
cart this afternoon, manufactured at the
Abbott works in Chicago 1t has great
advantage over other road carts from the
fact that it is free from the horse motion
that makes it tiresome riding in two
wheeled vehicles, This is accomplished
by leaving the end of the shaft loose 50
that it is free from the cart. 1t is new
pattern of a road cart and is bound to be
popular.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14

are sorry to say that thsfe are stu, how.
ever, large number of young men who
are not spoken for. Some of them are
standing on the ragged edge of despair,
and cast down with grief. Others live in
hope. and gain consolation in knowing
that if they are missed this year. that four
years from hence may find them in better
luck. It will soon be time to publish
another list of these poor unfortunates,
aud the friends of the afflicted are re
quested to bestir themselves in their be-
half, and send in their names.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The County Building


12-James Looksinger to John OCcn-
nor, e40 # lot ,, block 3, Thompson &
Wells addition TO Rock Island; $500.
PROBATE.
12-Estate of D. b Sears, deceased.
Widows REIMBURSEMENT and selection
filed and approved and order to turn over
property selected to widow.
Hesitate Of Adolph Ferry deceased
Claim of Albert Erickson, $500, allowed
in seventh class. Administrator report
filed and approved.
Estate of Rebecca W. Ripley deceased.
Claims allowed.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Richard Hill and Miss Alice Sthuck.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
EmigrSnts

Ten cars of goods belonging 10 emmi-
grants were sent out TO Dakota on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road yes
terday. A large party of cmigrants,
the owners of the goods. went ont on the
same road this morning They all go
through at emigrant ratcs-which is
second class This road is offering
special inducements to parties going to
Dakota, and in consequence is getting a
large share Of the emigrant business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Opposition

Two car loads of farm Implements HcrC
standing in the yards of The C., r I. & P
railroad this morning, They were billed
TO Wymet, H., and were from the Pekin
ploy works, at Pekin, III. 1t is real queer
that the Wymet men would send such n
distance for implements of this kind when
Moline 6 Rock Island il so much nearer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Auuiyersarp.

The anniversary exercises Of the Wo-
mems Foreign Missionary society will
take place at the Methodist Episcopal
church next Monday There will be q
good programme prepared and everything
will be done to make this anniversary a
memorable one, both to the members Of
the society, as well as to others who VIII
be in attendance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Gnina "a LaaYa.

We are sorry to announce the fact that
Rock Island will lose one of her best
business men and citizens, Mr.. c. Z.
Knell, the furniture dealer. He has in
vested large amount of capital in the
Southwestern Furniture company OF
Carthage, Mo, and expects to move to
that city, as soon as he can close out his
business here. He has on hand a fine stock
of furniture, carpets, etc, which he in
tends to sell at sacrifice. Look at his
announcement in another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The Difference.

The Union appears to be opposed
to the Hennepin canal, the new
bridge, the horse railway over the govern
ment bridge, and the lately introduced
fast mail system. The people of Rock
Island should thank the Union for the
great interest it takes in the city's welfare
1t is in favor of one thing, however, and
that is to fence the city in and isolate it
from the outside world. The ARGUS, on
the other hand, is in favor of all the pro-
posed enterprises, and nothing would
give it more pleasure than to chronicle The
success of all the measures under consid-
Grafton. And it rejoices to know that
the prospect for their success is most fat
teriug. With the Hennepln canal, the
new bridge and horse railway connect
ing Davenport with Rock Island. great
and glorious future awaits this people.
The population, the business houses, the
| manufactures, and all branches
of industry will be largely increased, and
the fame of the tri cities as a great bust,
ness centre will spread over the universe
and its name enrolled high up on the
banner of success. Give US these i'm
provements, and we will ask for no more
They are sufficient to start the wheels oil
commerce again in active motion, ant
infuse new life and energy into the nov
sluggish veins of industry. Rock IslanC
would then throw aside her sleepy ap
pearance, and make rapid strides toward
advancement Then let the gibbering iad,
do her worst. Let her continue he
graveyard policy, and if we mistake no
she will be tine first to seek retreat in tn
oblivion 1t will afford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14

The delegates elected will meet at Turner
Hall on Tuesday evening, NJ arch IS, at O'Clock
prompt, for the purpose of nominating. candidates
for Township Supervisor, four Assistant Super
Sisors, one Township Assessor and one Township
Collector, and to sppoint chairman of the City
Township mmittee. JOHN W WEIGH.
Chairman City Township Com.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Friday, March IA, 1854.
DEMOCRATIC
Primaries and Convention

The Democratic voters of Rock Island town
ship are requested to assemble at the usual voting
places in their respective wards at P. M, on
SATURDAY, MARCH. is, 1884,
to nominate candidate in each ward for Alder
man. elect two members of the City Committee
and choose delegates to the City Township Con
vention The wards are entitled to delegates as
follows: their ratio of representation being one
for every twenty votes cast for james z. Mott for
Mayor at the election of 1883. and one for every
Fraction exceeding one-h half:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
& Ccal Yard

William Nevins the coal dealer, has
purchased the vacant lots on Second ave
nue. and Twentieth street, and will put in
a new coal yard there next week. The
surveyors we're busy this morning in sur
veying the lots. =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Moving.

The county clerk commenced moving
into the new county building yesterday.
The first thing moved was the marriage
register II is expected to get everything
moved over and ready for business by
Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
The Last License

County Clerk Donaldson issued the last
license TO r. Hill and Miss Alice Schuck
that will be ever issued from the old
county building, at O'Clock today. Who
win be the first couple to get a license
from tho new county building?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Mnsle.

A band of musicians three in number,
were going about from saloon to saloon,
playing yesterday. There we're two men
and a small boy. Their music was quite
good, aud delighted all who heard it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Preaching.

There will be services at the Ninth street
Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday,
for the first time in long while. The
people in the lower end Of town will he
pleased to hear this
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
A Dance.

A number of German ladies social
dance at Turner hall last night The dance
was hastily gotten up, but it was sue
cess in every way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Personal Points.

Ex-Sheriff Payne returned from Chicago
this morning.
r. R. Clustro, of Astoria, was in town
this morning.
]. r. Wilson, one of Rursl's noble sons,
is ia the city.
Ex.Sheriff Ankrum went out to Ccal
Valley on business this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
Removed.

{ II. Wendt, the merchant tailor, has re-
moved from 1904 Second avenue TO Ne
gus block, Market square, up stairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR TOWNSHIP COLLECTOR.

The undersigned desires to announce that he is
candidate for the Office of Township Collector,
subject TO the decision of the Democratic conven
ton. LOUIS OHLWEILER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-14
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-old papers for sale in any quality
at this Office, cheap.