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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
New Uniforms.

The Rodman Rifles will soon be strut
ting aronnd in elegant new uniforms,
which are now being made for them.
Mr.. Philip Lindenburg, representing the
firm of NJ. c. Lilley g. Co., of Columbus,
Ohio. has been in the city. and took the
measures for fifty suits. The cloth Sc
lected is cadet grey, which is the pat
tern of the 7th New York company, The
Rodman Rifles is good military organ
ization and under the efficient manage
ment of Capt Harry Abel. is now in a
better condition than ever before.
A new feature and an addition to the
Rodman Rifles is drum corps of six
young men, who are expert drImmers.
Mr.. c. A. Stoddard will act as drum
major, which position he is very capable
of filling. The others are James Nor
moyle, George MCGEE. Edward Sweeney,
B. Mcguire, and Edward Collins. Suits
have also been ordered for them. which
win be entirely different from the ones
used BY the members of the company
The coats will be composed of blue cloth
and of the close fitting sack style, trim
med and ornamentsd with gold cord
A round, blue skull cap will be worn, also
trimmed with gold cord. Mr.. Stoddard
expects to get bis men together for prac'
have them ready for service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
sudden Death from Apoplexy.

IL. o. Sleight, prominent and respect
ed citizen of Moline, died very suddenly
about Z o'clock this morning. The family
physician was called and said that his
death was caused by an spoplectic stroke.
Mr.. Sleight has occupied conspicuous
place in manufacturing interests in Moline
having for number of years been secre-
tary of the Union Malleable Iron Works
several others, of the many manufacture
of that city. His wife and son Edward
are left tomourn his loss, and they have the
heartfelt sympathy of large circle OF
friends in their bereavement. Mr.. Sleight's
age was IS years, 6 months and "a DAYS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows; February wheat, 9si; March,
s2s; May, 9s. February corn, 51s; March,
set; May, SO. February oats, s2s; May,
9es. February pork, $16.1ga; March,
s1e.s5; Msy. $is.5o. February lard
90 40; March, 80. i7s; May. $9.37a. Jan
uary ribs. $40; February, $40; March
IS 81; May. Ss.57s Hogs, 1900; light
s.. 80 to $500; mixed, 1918 to $6.15
heavy, $500 to S6.75.
Yesterdays quotations in Chicago wert
as follows: February wheat, 9is; March
9ss; May, 9Sa. January corn, 81; Feb
ruary. 51s; March, SET; May, 57s. Ma.
oats, 36a January pork. sic. 10: Febru-
airy, sf6.0s; March, $i6.i5; May, $18.4
February lard, 1910; March. $9.17a
May, $9.4s February ribs, pa. 30; March
80 s5; May. $s.05. Hog receipts. $4,000
light, $3.50 to 900; mixed. $5.85 II
$6e5; heavy. 500 to Sc. 65.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

was appointed a trustee and took an
active part in the organization and there
are not few young men here in this dis
trict educated at that institution, who
would be glad to see him retained.
/ A year or two ago proposition was
made to have the office Of chief of
engineers river improvement now in this
city, changed from here to st. Paul, and
an order was issued by the secretary of
that department, making the change. He
| went to Washington and secured revocal
of the order, and today the headquarters
are in the city of Rock Island.
When the appropriation for continuance
of work at Moline was in jeopardy and
only four days of the session of congress
remained, he and the Hon. C. Fl. Deere
secured through Gen. Logan, a conference
committee, which resulted in obtaining
the appropriation which continued about
one thousand men on the works. This
was an unprecedented piece of legislation,
beneficial to Rock Island as well as to the
government in continuing an important
| work at critical time.
| For these and many other reasons
equally as good, the citizens of Rock
Island should see to it that the appoint
meut should be of one who has been q
soldier; one who has rendered eminent
civil services in the interest of the coun
try; one who has given efficient support tc
the republican party, and who has
manifested untiring zeal in behalf of all
local public enterprises in which Rock
Island is interested. That mans appoint
ment would meet the hearty approval of q
large majority of the people, and we thinl
his name is Major James NJ. Beardsley.
CITIZEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
The Poor Fund.

Relief for the poor has become subject
of great Importance in nearly every city,
including Rock Island. First q benefit
concert was given at Harpers theatre on
Thanksgiving night, at which time neat
sum was secured. Lastly the ladies did
themselves proud by securing about $500
from the calico ball. Nov, a new idea
has been introduced, which meets the
hearty approval of the ARGUS. The
matter under consideration is the organ.
ization of permanent society fol-
aleviating the wants of the poor. We are
informed there are only few urgent
cases in the city at present, and conse-
quently only small amount i:
required to give the necessary re
lief. Nearly 800 remains from
the fund secured from the benefit concert
which, together, with the receipts from
the calico party. will probably amount tt
about $500, BY organizing benevolent
society great good can be accomplished
with this money. People will then know
who to apply to for pecuniary assistance
and investigation will be made to Sc,
whether the parties are thoroughly de-
serving or not.
To decide this question the committee o
ladies who had charge of the charity ball
will meet at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Col Curtis The question
will then be fully discussed, and the feas
iblity of the plan considered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Court Chat.

The time of the circuit court today was
taken up in making motions In chancery
and civil causes.
STILL OUT.
The jury in the Weaver case, which
retired at 5 p. m. yesterday, had not made
report up to 8 p, m. today. The opin-
ion among lawyers is that they will disa-
gree, and it certainly looks that way.
LATER--"NoT GUILTY"
Just as we 60 to press we learn that the
jury brought in verdict of mot guilty"
Following are the late orders entered:
CRIMINAL.
30-Malicious mischief: Albert Amberg,
sentence on verdict six months in Jail and
81 fine and costs.
Assault to murder: Andrew Moore,
motion for new trial overruled, and sen.
tence on verdict one year in the peniten-
tiary.
Burglary: Samuel Coleman and William
Mcdonald, sentence on pleas of guilty,
Coleman three years and Mcdonald two
years in the reform school.
Larceny: VIM. Franklin Rodgers,
under eighteen years of age, sentence on
plea of guilty one year in Jail and 81 fine
and costs. Elijah Bently Sutton and
Charles Sutton, sentence on pleas OF
guilty of petit larceny four months each
In Jail and $15 fine and costs each.
CIVIL CAUSES.
90-Appesl for defendant: City Of
Moline Chris, Kuehl, appeal dismissed
and preeedendo to Justice of Peace.
CHANcERY.
s0-Partition: Robert Young Mary A.
Young, ct al; dismissed at complainant's
costs. S.
Separate maintenance: Bridget Nc
Graw John McGraw. stipulation thai
decree may be entered as of this term.
Chancery: Kate L. Cassin V John Cas-
sin, leave granted to ". G Whitehead
administrator, TO come in and defend
Answer by Friday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Personal Points.

Miss Matte Hutchinson, of Bellaire,
Ohio, is visiting at the residence~of DR.. J.
Mckee.
Mrs Minnie Barth, of Arenzville, is
spending few days with her son, DR.. G.
E. Barth. e.
Rev. J. A Reynolds, left for Colona
this morning to attend meeting of the
United Presbyterian Presbytery, Of Rock
Island
Mr. J. Fl. Paddleford, a prominent
citizen of Cleveland, was in Rock Island
on business today.
Capt. T. J. Robinson will leave Sat.
urday evening for Washington, to attend
the convention of western water ways.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
ROCK ISLANDS POsTOFFICE.
A Citizen Urges the Retention OF thu
Present Occupant.

The following communication in regard
to the Rock Island pestofice, appeared
in the Moline Dispatch of last evening"
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The postoflce at Rock Island is looked
at with longing eyes by several enterpris
ing citizens of that city, and as Major
James d. Beardsley's term has almost ex-
pired. several are using every means in
their power to obtain the appointment.
We see no reason, however, for making
any change, and cannot see how any of
the contestants can show any better claims
than the Major.
When Major Beardsley was appointed
postmaster, the postofice at Rock Island
was "rat trap" and 1t was almost q
crime for any citizen to attempt to get
mail matter after 8 o'clock .. m. and
promptly at that hour the door was locked
and barred. The approach was one that
would be discredit to the smallest vii
iage In our state. The Office has been i'm
proved BY the addition Of 1900 Yale lock
boxes the approach to which is more
pleasant than that of the city Of Chicago.
The Office ia open and any citizen, men
women and children can obtain mail at
midnight as well as at high noon. A
steam heating apparatus was introduced
and the office is comfortably heated and
is pleasant place to transact business in
the most extreme weather. This was
done at private expense, and the citizens
of Rock Island, who never had a postofilct
4 thu r,raoouf iuauxnhauf
pointed should make sure before allowing
another to be appointed in his place. tina
the candidate can present at least a.
many claims for the place as can tn,
| Major.
We have not favored every move made
by the Major by any means. but who car
be found that has done more and is doing
more for Rock Island and his country a
large than has Major James NJ Beardsiey
In 1851 be entered the army, and was I
gallant soldier during the rebellion, AMI
was dangerously wounded. The surviY-
ling members OF the old Thirteenth Iii
inOis and other comrades in the army
iare enthusiastically in favor of him
i When the rebellion was over, he was ON
of the first to inaugurate an institution
for the care of children of deceased sol
diers. He went to Springfield and gener
ously spent his personal time and none,
to start the Soldiers Orphans Home, AMI
induce the legislature to appropriate |,
pittance to put such an institution on it
feet. He was appointed By Gov. Oglesby
lone OF the commissioners, to locate tn
institution. Then when a suitable tenn
porary home was provided. he gathere'
all the poor children Of the soldiers il
Rock Island County clothed and sent Their
at his own personal expense to Norma
where they were educated. There ar
now probably 1850 to ITO Of these childre
nsw young men and women in Rock Il
f1and who would be glad to see hir
returned as Post Master.
When a proposition was made to es
! tablish Soldiers College at Fulton b
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Eating cancsr.

John Naves, young man living near
this place, has been afflicted for five years
with one of the most angry looking eating
cancers that I ever saw. His nose has
been eaten away, and the cancer was feed.
ing itself on his cheek, mouth and throat,
and all thought it was only question Of
time when life itself would give way.
advised Swift's Specific, and its effect was
wonderful. After the first bottle he could
attend to his business, and after five
bottles he is nearly or quite well. The
poison has been forced from his system,
and he is new man.
NJ. F. CRUMLRY, M. d.,
Oglethorpe, Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Cation Ahead.

Billy" Cation, an old Rock Island boy
is winning laurels in the billiardistic world
at St Louis, in match game of 5000
points with Eugene Carter, an expert OF
Cleveland The first 1000 points were
played Tuesday evening, and Cation had
good deal the best of the contest, the
score standing 1000 to 696 in his favor.
Betting was lively, with the odds in favor
of Cation. The result of the game is
anxiously watched for in this city, where
BILLY has hosts of friends and admirers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Tonight's Performance.

This evening Uncle Toms Cabin, the
beautiful drama of human nature, will be
presented at Harper's theatre by Diapers
double company. The play is dramatized
from Harriet Beecher Stoves novel of the
same name. and it will be presented with
every attention to detail by Mr.. Diapers
large and talented company. The price
of admission is but IS cents, and reserved
seats are put d9wa at the low price of 50
cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

Rescne with Haless Honsy of Hore
hound and Tar, before the baby strangles
with Group. q 81
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute. e
The nutritive properties Of Colaen's
Liquid Beef Tonic sustain the body with
out solid food. Coldea's; no ofher.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

Disease. Propensity and Passion, bring
mankind numberless ailments, foremost
among them are Nervousness, Nervous
Debility. and unnatural weakness of Gen
erative Organs; Aliens Brain Food sue
cessfully overcomes these troubles and
restores the sufferer to his former vigor.
81. AT druggists. -s.ss .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L..
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.


In the Circuit Court, I'm Chaneery. .s.
WI lam X. White vs. Hannah Meehan, Margaret
Ann Meehan, Thomas r. Meehan, Ann Eliza
beth Meehan, Bridget Meehan, Agnes Meehan,
Nellie Meehan and John Joseph Meehan,--Fore-
closure, General No. 2425. - ~. =,
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF decree
OF said Court entered In the above entitled cause
on the Ninth day of october. A. D., 1883, shall
on Saturday, the Ninth day Of February, A.
D. 1884, at the hour Of one O'Clock In the after.
noon, at the North door OF the Court House, in
said county OF Rock Island, to satisfy said de
cree sell at public yendue to the highest and hes,
bidder that certain parcel OF land situate In the
County OF Rock Island and State Of Illinois
knswn and described as follows, to-wit; Z
Lot No. Four % in Block No. Eleven (1D in
the Town of Camden Mills, now Milan
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this s6th day Of
December, A. D., 1888.
4 HENRY CURTIS, JR-,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, III.
PARKS d PLKAsANrs, k}-f3
Compartments Solicitors.
-Sao
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Closing Ont.

I have decided to close out my bust
ness, and / propose making quick work
of it. II You want bargains in choice teas
and groceries, call soon. ss.tu @
l7u ia ]. L. FREEMAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Lawyers,

All attorneys are requested to be in
court at 9 O'Clock tomorrow morning, as
the chancery docket viii then be called
and cases set for trial at the next term,
and the matter of special term of court
will be decided. saaga1.I re-
By order of Court.
IF. HANSON, Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Goods At Your Own Prices.

Mr.. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, MIR. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance OF
the stock of goods. Mr.. Burgower is now
ready to offer to the public his we'll as
sorted stock of underwear, caps, gloves,
mittens, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises.
This stock must and will be sold at the
shortest possible time. Avail Yourself of
this opportunity and call early. @
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
TAXES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1883
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Armory TO
JAMES JOHNSTON,
IF . Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
The DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday January 81, 1884.
Jerked to the Justice,

joins Johnson infringed on the city or
dinances by driving his horses on the side
walk in front of Turner's shoe store, and
was fined So by Squire Chopper. He will
keep ~ the streets after this.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, sfs seventeenth street.
HARDWARE.
Stewart Montgomery, 1900 second avenue
MERCHANT TAIL0RS.
wendt, II. 1502 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS.
Wimans, j. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening" Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postofiee. Best advertising medium IN tie
city.
The Rock leland WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fine job department in eonnee-
ton with the establishment.
RsTAURANTs AND CoNFECTIoNERs.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs,
Wilmans, J. NJ, Post Office Block
SALOONS.
Wolf, CHI, Market Square.
Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue.
WATCH MAKERS +
Bromley; G. A.. 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emorys Little Cathartic Pills, give a
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
broken-down body.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
Ieotf

Mr.. George W. Bones. Clay City. Ill,
says: Il used Browns Iron Bitters Tor
debility, poor appetite and dyspepsia with
good results" -.-r v .,,-.f s=-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

If you suffer with Sick Hsadache, Com
stipation, Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
tacks, Emorys Little Oathartic Pills will
relieve you.-15 cents. les ss.Iaasss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
The County Building
TRANSFERS..


30 Mark Howard to John Glass, "!
lot :, block, 3, Towards addition to Rock
Island; 800.
John Anderson to John Glass lot S,
block 3, Towards addition to Rock
Island; 81.
John Glass to John Cramer, w30 feet
lot s, block 8, Towards addition TO Rock
Island; $500.
PROBATE.
3O-Estate of Mary More. deceased
Letters of administration granted to Sarah
More. Bond filed and approved.
Estate Of Elizabeth Taylor, deceased
Bond of Edward Lieberknecht filed anc
approved
Estate of Charlas Y. Anderson, de-
ceased.
Estate of Margaret Johnston, deceased
Proof of death VIII presented for pro
bate. Deposition of NJ. NJ. Corbett, on
of the subscribing witnesses to said vii
taken in proof.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
30-Henry Bensenburg, Of South Mo
line and Miss Emilia Luckenburg o
Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31

Give the Number OF the list when calling for ad
vertised letters. go - = - - W 5
j. NJ BEARDsLEY. ?. N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
City Marshal's Report.
POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
Rock ISLAND, FEB. l 1884.

hUCk ISLAND, EB. 1854, 7
Report of arrests made by the police
force during the month of January. 1894.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
m, E, SWEENEY.
M. M. STURGEON.

TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-31
L,st Of l.stsers No. 8.
island, Rock Island County, Illinois,
THURSDAY EVENING. Jan. 81. 1884.

Remaining uncalied for in the Postofhee st Roc
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-28
THO DANDY fInrhn

Tho use Of tricycles by the postmen OF
England is not new. In 1880 improved
dandy horses were given TO postinen III
rural districts and were il use fer several
wears The construction of the machine
was exceedingly simple; two small and
equal-sizcd stout wooden wheels were fitted
one behind the other, to a stout bar oil
wood the rear wheel was rigidly fixed to
4 pair of stout iron forks, which by a
clumy and primitive arrangement, some
thing like that of a bath-chair, could be
detected from side TO side. so as to steer
the machine. In the middle of the stout
connecting bar or backbone was placed
a narrow cushioned seat, and in front of il
was a raised and padded pommel or cush-
ion, on which the rider threw most of his
weight. Seating himself astride, the
hobby-rider grasped the steering handle
with both hands, and leaning his chest
upon the cushioned pommel, stood across
the machine in position much like that
of a man when running. Then he began
to run along the ground, placing his weight
on the seat and the pommel, and with
| lengthy strides progressing along the road
As soon as the rider became proficient in
the balance, as with the modern machine
| he was able to dy" down hills with hi:
feet off the ground, and could on the leve
| run for some distance with the added Inn
petus of a sharp burst along the road. The
pace rs compared with walking or othel
| unaided modes of progression, was re
markable, and doubtless many found tht
dandy-horse of service as a means of exer
else; but its immense weight clumsy con
! struction, and the terrible Jars which Its
rubberless wheels and springlcss frame com
municated to the system of the rider soor
cooled their enthusiasm, and the dandy
horse became a thing Of the past Long
mans Magazine
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-28
The Dirtinoss of Politics.

OF all de mean and contemplate things
about de American nashun as a race am a
Prcsidenshul campaign. We lie deceive,
5ribe hatter Cypress, an if all dis succeeds
&c swing our hats an hurrah an call de at
senshun of de world to orr grand system of
,uv'ment From de nominashun Of a CON
stable to dc counun' of dc Electoral vote
fur President. we indulge in all dat am
mean an low-liyed, an yet we slant our
sats obcr orr ears an talk about freedom
Of dc press, freedom Of de ballot, an re-
publican form of guy ment dat outshines
dc hull world
Sir Isaac Walpole, fyou am gwine tc
take an active part in dc comm campaign
prepar' yorself now by THROWN to Dc
Winds all ySr religuni
Pickle Smith, resolve to become a liar
Judge Cadlycr, git yer tongue limbered up
- talk slandcrl Giveadam Jones, sec il
you cannot fit yerself TO be fust-class
Sulldozerl Trustee Pullback, ! look tc
you TO bribc SIGH men as can't be fright
ened Lord Nelson Slabs, stand forth and
tell rue ia; We am prepaid to writ abusive
newspaper articles fur so much money PEI
rod Waylown Beebee, you am detailed
TO hire frec-born patriots to carry torches
an hurrah far liberty at so much torch
OATS all Let us proceed to bizness.-
lime Kiln Club.