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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

A gentleman in this city, albeit con
firmed church goer. cherishes a deer
seated and irrevocable antipathy to for
eign missions, holding that money Sc
expended is wasted. and can be more
proftably used at home. One night last
week with his hahitual liberality he drop
ped dollar into the contribution box
After leaving the church his wife informed
him that the collection had been taken
for foreign missions, fact of which he
was not previously aware. The news
made him highly indignant and in d mo
ment he was hurrying back into the
church. Excitedly accosting the good
brother who had passed the contribution
box. he accused him of obtaining money
under false pretenses, and insisted that
the dollar should either be returned to
him. or else applied to some home object.
The matter was settled by adopting the
latter course. This incident was related
in conversation with well informed
and highly intelligent Catholic of broad
and liberal views. That gentleman stated
the Catholic church spent one dollar to
twenty-five expended by the Protestant
churches in foreign missions and made
ten times as many conversions in that
field. the reason being that their methods
were at once more economical and more
efficient.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

The Unaon still whines because spec
ial election was not held for the selection
of postmaster. 1t says the president
would have taken much pleasure in
making the appointment according to
the result. 1t was not supposed that the
editor of the Union was so much in the
confidence of the president as TO know
what his intentions are. He should tell
Dir. Arthur, as he did certain person in
this city, that half of the republican
party in Rock Island would go over to
the democracy if Major Beardsley was
reappointed. We don't know where the
Udsoa unearthed this mighty prediction,
but it certainly eminated from deep
thinking brain. The ARGUS is now more
strongly than ever in favor of Msior
Beardsley, for it would cause such a
terrible reduction in the republican
ranks, you know.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Rev. r. F. Sweet.

At business meeting of the Northern
Deanery of the Diocese of Illinois, held in
Freeport, Illinois, January 10, 1884, the
following minute was unanimously adopt
ed:
1t having been communicated to us
by our Dean, the Rev. r. T. Sweet, Rec
tor of Zion church, Freeport, that he is
about to take work in another diocese,
and must in consequence dissolve his
official relations with this Deanery, as its
Dean; therefore be it
Resolued, BY this convention mere as
sembled: That we place on record ouI
high appreciation of his efficient services
as Dean of this Deanery, as Missionary
jealous of good works, and as brother
beloved. p"
Resolaed, That We part. with him with
sincere regret; that we wish him God
speed in the new field in which Provi-
dence has called him; that we pray God s
blessing upon him that he may have health
and strength and length of days to per
form the work whereunto. he is called e.
ResoIoed, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this Deanery
that copy of the same be furnished to
our brother, Rev. r. F, Sweet, and to
the living church, and to the city papers.
N. w. HEERMANs, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
OUR GUESTS.
The Water Committee Of Joliet pay q
Visit to cur City.
How They We're Entertained and What
They saw.

Joliet, this stale, is just now in the
throes of war-a water war Some time
ago that city determined to have water
works, and accordingly sent out word to
various firms who manufactured pumps
and waterworks appliances, in order that
| they might make bid. A number OF
| firms responded Oat of number of
applications one was selected and this
| firm went to work and built waterworks
When everything was in readiness, the
waterworks were put into operation and
ran for month or So But in some way
the city council of Joliet were not salts
fed, and refused to accept the water
works. Then commenced war.
This var has been waged, hot and red
hot, for the past six weeks. Finally Joliet
determined to build water works of her
own, and accordingly appointed com
mittee to look around and examine the
water works of the various cities, and then
report, This committee consists of Hon
Ihos. Kelly, mayor, and Aldermen A. F.
Knox, John German. T. II. Riley, H. w.
Cupe. J. T. Donahue. Besides the gentle
men Messrs. sagger and Logger, of the
Joliet water works, accompanied the party.
The gentlemen were met at the depot by a
committee appointed by our city council,
consisting of Aldermen Whitman. Ben
met, Reimers, Stengel, and Superintendent
Kerr, and were driven to the Harper
house. After supper the guests were
escorted 10 the water works where they
were shown the working features Of the
Holly pumps, and also the small Vande-
p9le electric light, which seemed to please
them very much. Especially were they
pleased in watching the electric light
machinery.
This morning, after good nights rest
and good breakfast, the gentlemen took
carriages and drove over the city; ending
up ny visiting the water works again.
At the water works they were
very inquisitive, asking many ques-
tions of the engineer in charge. Al
the machinery has been thoroughly exam
ined 1t was intended to give them an
exhibition of the fire hose but this was
not done from the fact that the weather
was too cold however a hydrant was tap
ped, and Il 5 pound pressure was put on,
which threw good stream, much to the
delight of our visitors. After spending
an hour at the waterworks the visitors
again look carriage and were driven to
Davenport, where they will examine the
waterworks there.
Our visitors were highly pleased with
Rock Island and the manner in which
they were received. Hon. Thomas Kelly,
the honorable mayor of Joliet remarked
to an ARGUS reporter that he had never
enjoyed more pleasant visit or met more
pleasant people than he did here He
was very much pleased with the looks of
the city. The other gentlemen concurred
in his opinion, and swung around to the
ARGUS reporter, and said "youlg man,
tell your people if they ever come to Joliet
We will try to repay them for their kind
ness shown to us while here. " ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
THE COSTUMES.

The richness and style CT the costumes
worn by the ladies received so much ia
yorable comment, that the AReUs gives
below absorption of the dresses which
graced the forms of the fair ones on this
occasion: 80
Miss Bessie Harper, white satin and
Spanish lace, corsage bouquet of roses.
Miss May Howard, white satin, en-
broidered with pearls and Pompadour lace
trimmings, corsage boquet of blush roses.
Miss p B. Brant, pink Grape with
pink and wine colored embroidery.
Miss Bessie Van Patten, pale green
null and white lace.
Miss Alice Kimball, white satin and lace
overdress
Miss Alice Van Patten, white satin and
la1e.
Miss Emma Chapman, pale green gros
grain silk, overdress French embroidery,
and natural flowers.
Miss Allie Weber, pale blue silk and
white lace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
The Lumber Interests.

BY interviewing the various lumber
men we learn that the lumber prospect
for the coming season is extraordinary
good. In fact, the lumber dealers say
they will have big boom, commencing in
the spring. This year has been good
year on the men in the logging
camps, and they have been able to work
nearly all the time, with the exception of
the recent cold snap The number of logs
in the camps ready to be floated the first
freshet, is unusually large. These logs
will be received and then sawed up into
lumber of all kinds, shapes and sizes. The
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing
company are getting all their mills in
good operation, so as to be able to handle
an immense quantity of logs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

Miss May Wcbber, pale blue satin and
Pompadour lace.
Miss Ainswortb, crimson velvet and
pink satin trimmings.
Miss Weston, white satin.
Miss Maggie Thorington, lavender silk
and Pompadour lace.
Miss Sudie Bryant pale blue satin.
Miss Mamie Bryant. white nuns veil
/ ing.
Mrs. Ben Gable, pale blue Grape with
embroidery and lace.
Miss Mabel Connolly, gray ottoman
silk.
Miss Richardson, pale blue satin
Miss Annie Thorngt0n, MORE and satin,
Mrs. 8. B. Edison, black satin de Lion.
Mrs. Howard black velvet, diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. Chapman, biSck velvet and point
lace, diamond ornaments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

The good Chopper was busy this morn
ing settling family dispute Befor,
him was arranged Robert McLachlan
The compliments were his wife, Agnes
and his son and daughter. Bob had
been using abusive language to his fami-
ly. 1t appears that the son, a dudisl
looking chap about 10 years old. was the
cause of the ''ruction." The young fell
low was staying at home and refused to
work. The old man wanted him fired +"
Mrs. McLachlsn didn't. The old man
tried to run him off He wouldn't go.
Then the old man cursed him For this
he was arrested. After hearing all the
evidence, in which the old lady cried,
and called upon the Lord saying that she
was telling the truth, number of times
the erudite Chopper adjusted his glasse 5
astraddle his nose and rendered a decis-
ion that Robert pay fine of SIS and costs
30. 55 in all. Not having the wherewithal
to put up. Bob was turned over to the
tender mercy of officer MeCabe, who es-
corted him to jail. The old lady cried,
the girl pouted and the boy laughed and
then silently filed out of the court room
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

Our boarding house keepers are CON
templating reducing the price of boarding.
The book and stationery dealers report
a good sale in valentines
New fringpd valentines. at Champion s
Co.'S ~fts'
A number of our young ladies are talk
ing up pink tea party TO be given next
Monday night.
There is large amount of sickness in
the lower part of town just now. 1t is
thought that the water has something to
do with it.
Call and see the beautiful line OF valen.
tines, at Champion & Co.'S.
The telegraph company report the wires
down between here and Chicago, and NO
messages can be sent or received from
that place. n.....
The great wedding is fixed for Tuesday
March the 18th. The ARGUS will keep
the public posted on the coming affair,
which is next in the brilliant category of
Rock Islands social events.
The 'BUou' cigar store in the post
office block, has again changed hands.
Mr.. John Dindinger Yesterday purchased
the stock from C. ri. Schocker, who had
bought it only a few days ago
Teeth extracted Without pain, by Nor,
gan g. McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street Telephone s. 21-dwtf
A snow storm has been. prevailing most
of the day, and if the snow flakes 'eontin-
ue to descend, wemay expect 10 hear of
blockades on the railroads. =
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance allow rates, call on W. L.
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth street and
Sd avenue, up stairs. Rock Island, Ill., dana.
The Rock Island, Luzerne and Home.
stead Lutheran convention is holding
session in the study of the Rev. c. A.
Mennicke. pastor of the Twentieth street
Evangelical Lutheran church.
Have yon seen these Celluloid plates
that Morgan & MeCaadless make. They
are much handsomer than the rubber and
cost no more. Call and see them at the
corner of Third avenue, and Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
RAILROAD ENTERPRISE.
The Rock Island l. Peoria Road Com
ing to the Front.

Rock Island is blessed with many rail
roads and among the number is the Rock
Island & Peoria, which is and has been,
making good record. The ARGUS men
toned some time ago that this road would
put on reclining chair car, as soon as
they could be turned ont of the shops,
but it now appears that the magnates had
another scheme in view
For some time back the reporter has
been told that something mysterious was
in the wind. The pump" has been
repeatedly applied, and until this morn
ing, without success. But at last the man
of news was given the Tip" and he imme-
diately gives to the public what he learned.
We'll, you will at last tell me the
latest move by the Rock Island & Peoria
road" said the interrogation to Superin-
tendent Sudlow.
Eyes, have no desire to keep it q
secret any longer, and you can tell the
many readers of the ARGUS that we are
about to put on another txE+5
PASSENGER TRAIN
between this city and Peoria. and il Is
going to fly" '.s-
I'm what time will it make the rum"
The train will leave for Peoria at 12 rs
a. m. and make connections here with the
Kansas City and Council Bluffs train on
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. Will
leave Peoria at 425 p. m. reaching Rock
Island at 7:15, thus going at the rate of
about forty miles an hour"
That won't admit of the train stopping
at each station, viii its".
No, it viii only make four stops; one
for water, another for railroad cross
ing, and. at Cambridge and Galva."
when will the new time card go into
effect?'
Next Sunday, the 18th, and the train
will make its first trip on Monday, leaving
Peoria at 4:25."
Thanking the superintendent for his
information, the reporter withdrew. The
new move cannot fail but be popular, and a
long felt want has been supplied. The
train will consist of an engine, baggage
car and coach, and good men will be
placed in charge. 1t will also be great &C.
commodation to the people along the line,
who may desire TO attend any entertain
ment or public demonstration that may
occur
Hurrah FOR the Rock Island & Peoria!
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street,
HARDvARh'
Stewart & Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second ayehue.
NEWS DEALERS
Wimans, j. M. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in thu
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. fine job department in connec
tion with the establishment.
EsTAURANTs AND CoNFECTIONERs.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs.
Wilmans, J. NJ, Post Office Block.
S SALOONS.
Wolff, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1879 second avenue.
MATCH MAKERS.
Bromley, G. A, 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Wanted His Liver Pulverized.

This morning, just as the R. l. g. P,
train pulled out, dudish looking young
man, standing on the depot platform,
met with mishap. The wind was blow
ing quite gale, and it took the young
fellows hat, carried it over the freight
cars and in the river.
"Pulverize me.liver," said he, IF the
duced thing hasn't gone into the river.
Wonder how I'll get it out?"
No one volunteered the information,
and he struck out for hat store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

For three years Mr. r. C. Wright, Of
CASTOR, N. c., had been an intense suff-
erer from rheumatism. His friend, J A
Warwick, of Petersburg, Va, writes
Before the first bottle of Athlophoro:
was finished he was able to walk. and now
goes about all over his farm. ~ In this
case, which the friends OF Mr. Wright re
garded as desperate. test was made Of
Athlophoros. 1t surprised friends and
patient by its prompt and thorough actor
on the blood and diseased parts, and won
the emphatic opinion that it was truly 8
specific for Rheumatism.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

the men went out and procured bot.
tie of beer and gave each one of the kids
pull out of the bottle. 1t was a pic
mic for the bystanders to see, and many
were the hearty laughs enjoyed. These
emigrants have friends at Pekin and when
they get there to night, there will be, no
doubt, a joyful celebration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Emigrants.

A party of emigrants, SO in number,
were at the R. /. & P depot this morn
ing, enroute to Pekin, ILL., There were
4 men, women and 81 children in the
party, and none of the children were
over 10 years old. They were all Ger
mans and none of them could speak En-
glish The little chaps were very frisky,
some half dozen of them climbing onto
the heating register at a time. One of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
psraonal Points.

f. Lickafett, of Milan, was in the city
today.
storcr Johnson, of Edgington, was
among the callers at the ARGUS office or
Tuesday.
H. j. Simmon, collector of Rura
township, was caller at the ARGUS Office
today.
Miss Fannie Ball. of Coal Valley. is
visiting Miss Annie Bell, on Twenty
fourth street.
Capt. G W. Durham, ]. ]. Parks, w
S. Kuowlton and Elmer Hurst returned
to the city last night from Washington
Major J. NJ. Beardsley and Mr. Rosen
field are expected home tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Our Boom.

Already things are getting ready to
boom here. There are very few unoceu-
pied tenement houses for rent in the city.
People are beginning to flock in the city,
in order to be ready to catch onto work
in the spring. 1t is bus short time now
until the blue birds will be with us. and
then look out for lively times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
New Boats.


Work has commenced at the Diamond
10 boat yard. Several new steamers are
to be built and many ,barges. 1t will give
employment to many men. Old Diamond
10 only asks that congress Wi. prevent
his fleet. costing 100000 from laying on
sand bars nine months in YEAR His
request is right. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
The Argus.

Don't forget that you can have the
ARGUS delivered to any part of the city
for i23 cents per week, or two weeks for
quarter. 1t is good local. paper, live,
spicy and newsy; gives all the city news
each day right up to date
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Black Eye

There was little scrap" at the Swed
ish masquerade the other night A bar
keeper, tall lin stature, got hit over the
left eye by big strapping swede Think
ing discretion the better part of valor the
barkehper didn't retaliate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Revival

The good Methodists in the lower end
of town are holding series of meetings
and are trying to get up good oldfash-
1ioned revival
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

The glory of a man is his strength. If
you are weakened down through excess
sive study, or by early indiscretions. Al
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body 81; for s. -
At druggists. al
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Correction.

The bold fire laddies of Rescue Hose
company, No. 3, will give masquerade
ball on the 9Th of March instead of the
LIST, as we stated some time ago The boys
are going to have grand time. and you
should not fail to 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
A RuctiOu,

Two bad dudes of Davenport, got full
Of Rock Island "boose" last evening, and
then started for home. They got as far as
the river. and there had fight. No great
damage, other than black eye to one
of the parties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Telephone

Rock Island has the best telephone ser
vice of any city we know of anywhere in
the state. The young ladies at the central
office are very prompt and this. with good
phones, makes the service coed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
The County Building.

The carpenters are still busy at work on
Che county building. They say it will be
two weeks before the building will be
finished up. When the building is finish
ell it will be gorgeous to behold
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
The Hackmen.

The hackies still drive fast notwith-
standing the warning given them the
other day. Some of these fine dayssthey
will be ''yanked" up before Justice Crop,
npr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
A Dead Horse .

An animal, who in his day did much
good, died last night, and this morning
was dragged through the streets to the
river where he now reposes in peace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Peoria Wins

The republican state central committee,
in session at Chicago last night, decided
to hold the coming state convention in
Peoria
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
The Mays!
Social.

The Rock Island social club will give
a masquerade ball at Armory Hall to,
morrow night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
County Court.

The County Clerk is giving notice to
all executors, guardians and administra-
tors to come into court and make their
reports
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Thief Captured.

At four O'Clock this afternoon our po-
lice arrested James Moore, who stole a
pair of pants and coat from Davenport.
The stolen goods were recovered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Inspector.

Capt Scott has finished investigating
the boilers of the boats here, and will take
up his journey home tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

All schools Of medicine agree that
Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster is the
best external remedy known
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
st. Valentines Day

Don't forget that the ladies of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church will give Val
entine fair tomorrow at the church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
EinA Stock

Yesterday Mr.. ]. G. Duey received a
fine thoroughbred horse from the old
country. The horse is worth $1,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
Money to Loan.

Loans negotiated IN sums Of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate. securities
by VIII G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
office 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
M T. SWEENEY.
T.. wv. HURST

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
oct 4 .dIyfm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Baak Rock Island, III.
sept -26 dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
NOTICE.

i WANTED.-Four or five good tailors, immedi-
ately. /. Liberman, 1901 and 1903 Second avenue
feb-1l-3t p
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

WANTED-Agents send stamp, and learn how
to clear $1,000 annually, 10 Standard Library Co,
Ravepna, Ohio. feb 9d2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

WANTED. We want men and women every
where TO cell our Diamonds. No previous expe
rience necessary. For particulars address WEAE
IV & BURNETT 297 Vine Street, Cincinnati.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13

FOR SALE--old papers for sale in any quantity
at this Office cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-13
M. M. STURGEON,

A TT0RNEY AT LAW Office No. 1913 Second
Il Avenue, between nth and 18th SITS, Cup stairs)
Rock Island, III. dec EDDY