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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Et tn Brute.

Burglars and safe breakers infest Rock
Island. So good an old grandmotherly
town hadn't ought to have so much
trouble. Rock Island has more than her
share of grief. They have new reporter
on the ARGUS who is altogether too young
and lively for rheumatic, grumbling,
palsied old grandmotherly town. His
fervent imagination cavorts and fluctuates
about the old grandmotherly corporation
like wet pea in hot skillet. He is just
making things howl Geneseo Neacs.
Eth Brute, Kiner, this is the unkndest
cut of ALL Rock Island is NJ grand
motherly" town, but, on the contrary, is
one of the BEST friskiest, get up and git
cities in the west. We have forsaken our
old ways. We have put them behind US.
Rock Island is waking up. She is on the
boom. IL you don't believe it get thee
hence from wicked and ungodly Geneseo
and come thither, and we will show you a
city that is prosperous, people that are
enterprising and social. and as good, as
well as pious, as the summer days are
long. 1t will do you good, Kiner, to leave
your little dingy hamlet-your dung hill,
as it were-and visit metropolitan city
like ours
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Social Club

A number of our A No. l young men
are agitating the question of forming a
social club. They mean to rent nice
large room and hold a social meeting once
a week, say on Thursday evenings. No
one will be eligible to a membership who
is not respectable, and has a visible means
of support. The idea is a good one, and
we know of clubs organized in other cities
on the same principle that are great
success. Go ahead, boys, and organize
your club, and enjoy yourselves to your
hearts content.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

Sun Spots

Astronomers who make it practice to
watch the sun through telescopes inform
us that that body presents an unusually
interesting study at present; its surface is
coveted with spots no fewer than thirty
one being now visible. These spots are in
groups, large and small, and pass in SOL
emn procession across the shining disc of
the great luminsry, as it rotates on its
axis-for the sup, like the earth, turns on
its axis, which, like that of the earth, is
inclined to the plane of the ecliptic The
astronomers state that the spots present
curious transformations as they move
across the disc; at times several small ones
flow into large one, and large one will
apparently break into fragments. Some
of these strange cavernous openings in
the philosophers are large enough to admit
the esrth without touching the ragged
edges. An exchange well says concern
lug the phenomena, that we know little
of the cause or nature of these spots 1t
is supposed that they are the product of
unusual agitations in the luminagy, for it
is observed that the presence of large
number of them is attended by marked
electrical disturbances on the earth; and
it is conjectured that the present solar
may have had something to do
with the earthquake in the east of Eng
land few days ago. An unusual pro-
fusion of spots is attended also by a
scientifically perceptable elimination of
the amount of solar light emitted, and this
is one of the reasons for believing that
our sun belongs to the class of variable
stars whose periodical waxins and waning
constitutes so interesting a celestial phe-
nOmenOn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Necessary Reform

The irregular appearance of some of
the blocks in the principal part of town
has for years been an eye sore to men
whose interests and Rock Islands are
identical, and has led moreover to an in
formal agitation in business circles of the
building board scheme in vogue in cities
larger than Rock Island. 1t is argued
with much cogency that we will never
present a citylike appearance, never in
fact be what we pretend to be until the
city by an ordinance establishes build
ing board for the purpose of regulating
the matter One NAH may own rs out of
100 feet frontage on a principal street.
He may go to work and erect fine three
story buildings to cover every inch of his
prhperty, but the license given to the
holder Of the other 25 feet under the
present system, or rather lack of it, allows
him to put up little one horse establish
ment, the ungainliness, of which is a con-
slant eyesore to every citizen who passes
by. What is needed, is a building board,
composed of wide awake, jndiclous men
who realize and appreciate the true inter
ests of Rock Island, and whose DUTY it
shall be to issue building permits accord
ing to the best of their judgement when
necessary. This is done in Chicago, St
Louis, and other cities, and until it is
done here, there will be neither uniformity
nor symmetry, or aught, but disorder
where order is urgently required.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Mother Hubbard.

ROCK ISLAND, May b, 1884.
ED. ARGUs:-Please take notice of the
following clipping from the Louisville
Post, If you find fit put it in your paper,
if you please. A SUBSCRIBER
why don't the police suppress the
Mother Hubbard dresses? They are the
fabbiest, meanest, most unsentimental,
slazy, poppy woppy looking costumes on
earth. No husband can have an appetite
for breakfast if his wife wears one. 1t
forces him to take cocktail in order to
swallow single biscuit "
We fear that "a Subscriber" is crusty
old bachelor who can not appreciate the
beauties of a Mother Hubbard. What
looks nicer than fat woman webbing
along under one of these day Digit gowns?
Nothing in the world We shall always
stand up for the Mother Hubbard
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Incarnation nnu

The committees appointed BY the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Rodman
Rifles met as per announcement, and
arranged a programme for the observance
of Decoration Day. The programme is
an excellent one, and will be participated
In by the Tri cities, and will be one of the
largest demonstrations ever witnessed in
the city OF Rock Island. All the country
people. and people from neighboring
towns will come to this city in full force
on the Both, and we are of the opinion
that there will be the largest crowd in
Rock Island that day that has ever been
In the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Is 1t Retrenchmeptf

There is "a great deal of dissatisfaction
manifested on the part of the business
men over the fact that the night police
force is to be decreased by the bouncing
two men. They say this is questionable
reform. There isn't enough policemen at
night as it now is. This city is harboring
some mighty bad men, and they will not
stop at committing any kind of crime.
1t don't matter baubee to the ARGUS
how they fix the matter, and We only give
whatwe have heard great many of the
business men saw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
The Hnsnlral.

The sisters of St Mary's hospital are
packing up and getting ready to leave
the city. We had hoped that it might be
otherwise, but there is not enough to do
here to warrant the hospital continuing.
In days that are past there has been much
work done, but at the present time there
are only two babies in the hospital. and
they were placed there to be raised We
are sorry to see the good sisters 60. God
bless them and protect them Wherever
they 60, and may the Lord spare their
lives to ripe old age, and may their last
hour be as peaceful as their charity is
broad. and as their works are good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
polIce Court.

John Harrington stole a Ratchet. At
least so says George Waldron, of Moline.
Just what John wanted with the Ratchet
we don't know, unless it was to immortal
ize himself ala Washington. Officer Nc
Cabe arrested John and brought him be-
fore the urbane Chopper. He plead guilty,
and was held in $50 bonds. Later on in
the day he went before the county court
and entered plea of guilty, and received
a sentence to Jail of twenty days. Rather
a dear Ratchet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Rushing Businnss.

The Golden Eagle clothing store was
the scene of much activity to day. The
customers poured in so fast that it was
with difficulty that an ARGUS reporter
could wedge his way throught the crowd
to see the landlord. Two very fine pres
ents, among the many that were drawn
to day, was large tea set to Mrs. Thomas
King, and an elegant lamp to Mrs. Law
renee Swain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Eamblinr

There is woe among the gamblers in
this city. Night before last two slick
looking chaps from St. Louis struck town.
The local sports lit onto them and got
them in game of poker The st. Louis
men were green-il fact very green in
appearance-but before they got up from
the poker table they had all the Rock
Islands boys money, watches and rings
After this our gamblers will keep shy of
the st. Louis fraternity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Tha nAnnI.

We feel like exhorting, at least shout
ing for joy, over the fact that at last, after
so many days spent in watching longing,
to say nothing of praying, the Chicago,
Burlington g. Quincy folks have CON-
menced to fix up their depot. The work
men commenced work this morning. and
things will be pushed until the job is
completed. When the work is finished
we will appoint day for the people to
fast
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
HIT By a Train.

Yesterday while apasseRger train from
the east was coming into Moline, the
engine struck Swede named Lindstr ON,
knocking him senseless. The train was
stopped and he was taken aboard and
brought to Moline and placed in the depot.
A physician was called and examined the
man pronouncing no bones broken. He
was tramp and had no home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Frightened

Late last evening there came near being
dangerous runaway. A lady was in a
buggy driving up Moline avenue near the
street railway barn. A train was coming
into the city. The lady jumped out just
as the horse started to run. The horse
ran for quarter of mile and stopped
under the railroad bridge unhurt, but the
shafs of the buggy were broken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Iadias' Nav.

The managers of our base ball associa
ton have under contemplation the idea of
giving ladies day at the base ball park
On these days all ladies will be admitted
free of charge. The idea is a good one.
There are quite number of ladies who
attend the games and enjoy seeing them
There is no question that more ladies
could be induced to attend if they only
knew how much injoyment they could get
out of attending the games. We hope
the managers will come to the conclusion
to give ladies day, occasion ally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
That Riot.

There is scarcely any hopes of ever
being able to catch the young fellows
who are now under indictment for riot
They went to an old fashioned charivari
and raised cain. For this they were all
indicted. When they see a suspicious
character in their neighborhood, they
skip out for Iowa. 1t is doubtful if case
could be made out against them if they
warn tria6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
The County Building,
TRANSFERS.


12-Britta johnson to VIM. johnson
lot 7, in 49, IS. 1w, Bells addition tt
Moline. $50
E, r. Dickerhoff to Coralinn Wade
sw 1, Is, 5w, and WI ne 10, 16, 5w, So,
$50.
Francis Giadwin to Alonzo Pelton, lot
4, block 2, VIM. Dickson's addition tc
Moline $500.
0. J. Dimsck to Herman Tom, lot 6,
South Rock Island $3.50.
Christine Dhorman to Nils Olson, lot
10, 5, II, 1w, Hodges subdivision of
Rock Island, $1.025.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
I'D. P. Sugg and Miss Emma Lep-
key.
14-George o. Bullen and Miss Mil,
dred Gaylord.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
On Peter Pindar's May day,
Nice lee Cream Pariors.

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosicst and
most elegan: ice cream room in the three
cities. 1t is we'll known that Mr. Birk-
enfald's 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
Birkenfled's on Fourth avenue. m23m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Notice-Gean up.

You are hereby notified to remove
forthwith all rubbish, manure. decayed
vegetables, or other deleterious or offens
i've substance from about your alley or
premises.
Refuse may be deposited at the foot of
Fifteenth St., between the railroad track
and the river. Phil. MILLER,
City Marshal.
Rock Island, April 10, 1884. 3w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
To Wan

Tonight is the time set for the wedding
of Mr.. George C. Bullen, of Leavenworth,
Kansas, and Miss Mildred Gaylord. The
marriage ceremony will take place at the
Trinity church. Both the young people
are well known in this city and have a
host of friends who wish them long life
of happiness and prosperity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Mrs. Weidman.

Mrs. Lou Weldman descended upon the
ANGUS Office this morning and said that
her husband had not deserted her at all.
He was still in Muscatine and she had
come back to Moline on u visit to friends.
She says that her William Henry is as
true as The day IS long, and she will
cleave to him even unto death
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
DISCOUNT SALE.

am overstocked IN mems black and
brown stiff and soft hats, and will Offer
10 per cent discount on them until May
20th. Hats for $500 at S3 90; hats for
$2.70 at $3.50; hats for 1925 at 81. 90;
hats for 81 80; discount sale, closes on
May Goth; don't forget. 1 have the finest
stock of furnishing goods in the city.
RYAN, the Halter, Cor. End
and Main Street Davenport, dc times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

The celebrated Cramer embezzlement
case viii come up for trial next Monday
There are two Indictments against Mr.
Cramer, and the prosecution are deter
mined to push them to the end The
defendant proposes to make good de
Tense, and has hope that he will be vic
tOriOus in the outcome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Side Track,

At present there isn's one side track on
the Milan street car line, but there will be
one in few days. Workmen commenced
making side track on Seventh avenue
and Sixth street yesterday, aud they
will have it completed by this evening
1t will be great convenience to the street
car drivers as well as the travelling public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Ties

Five more car loads of ties were IN
loaded in the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul yards this forenoon. This makes
over fifteen loads of ties that are now
lying there These ties are to to be used
mostly in the yard, where they will be
used to replace ties that have been in use
for long time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
and Main Street Da'

DIR. Prices Vanilla flavor Is extracted
from the vanilla pod, obtained from Mex
leo. This popular flavor, as made by DR..
Price, embodIes all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor get DR.. Prices Special
Flsvoring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
The Rink.

-z7Work is now progressing on the new
skating rink. The ground has been
cleared of all other membranes, and the
abrick and lumber has commenced to ar
rive on the ground 1t is expected to
have the rink completed and in running
order bv the 1st of July.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Kent Busy.

The operators in the Western Uuion
telegraph office were kept busy up to a
late hour last night in sending news over
the wires. Over 5000 words sent as
specials" to the big dailies in Chicago,
ST. Louis and Cincinnati were sent the
special correspondents in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
River Rrplets.

All is quiet on the river, and it is still
falling.
The st. Paul was down this afternoon
The Libbie Conger swung her gang
plank on this landing this afternoon.
The Pittsburg cleared for st. Louis this
morning.
The Tiber went up after a raft last
night.
The Springer will leave St. Louis, bound
for the north, today.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Prize Fight.

A prize fight took place on the bluffs
yesterday afternoon between two anna
teuer sports, whose names we could not
learn because the parties were afraid of
being arrested Eight rounds were fought,
and blood flowed from the noses of both
contestants like water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Female Minstrel.

An elderly lady with hand organ at
tracted no. little attention on Second ave
nue. and Seventeenth street last evening
She had small baby which she held on
one arm and turned the crank with the
other. She received any amount of
nickles for her music.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

May day comes, as it has ever come to
the poets, in the beauty and fragrance of
springs blushing bloom. The trees are
a Towering and all nature puts on her
freshest garb to welcome the gladstone
season. From the Romans the month has
been period of festivals. In "merrie
England" since the reign of the Tudors
and Stuarts the first of May has been a
holiday, on which the Chaucer's time
forth goeth all the court, both most and
least, to fetch the flowers fresh" The
garlanded May pole only bowed its head
to the spirit of Puritanism and reared
itself more proud and towering than ever
after that austere sentiment had spent its
force From Milton and Herrick, past
Gay and Keats, down to the laureate,
nearly all the poets who have turned their
feet among the flowers, have sung of May,
eff not the first, the fairest of the year"
as Dryden wrote. Milton saw 1.-THE flow
cry May" from her green lap throw the
yellow cowslip and the pale primroses to
Thompson in the procession of the sea
sons"
Among the changing months, May stands con
fessed,
The sweetest and the fairest colors dressed"
On Peter Pindar's May day,
The daisies peep from ev'ry field
And vi'iets sweet their odor yield;
The purple bloss'm paints the thorn;
Aud streams reflect the blush of morn.
The poet scientist Darwin, sees heI
unclose her blue voluptous eye" and
wave her "slladowy locks of gold; and tc
Tom Hood May day was like the birth
day of the world, when earth was born in
| bloom"
1.-The light is made of many dyes.
The air is alljperfume;
| There's crimson buds, and white and blue
The very rainbow showers
| Have turned the blossoms where they fell
Aud sown the earth with flowers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Nav Gwifnh

Workmen commenced building a new
switch in the c., B. & Q. yards this
morning This is something that has long
been needed, and the boys have mournet
BECAUSE they found it not. The switch
will be completed by Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Circuit Court,
Circuit Court.
The following business has been
,Osed of in the circuit court since our

The following business has been dis
posed of in the circuit court since our last
report.
CRIMINAL
13-Burglary Amos Weaver, ct al.
nolle prOsequi by States Attorney Axe
Halgren, arraigned and plea of not guilty
Victor E. Lindhard, same order.
Larceny: Axel Halgren, arraigned and
plea of not guilty. James Monaghan,
same order mos. Sand 81 Annie Mitch
ell, same order, mos 10, II. 10 and IS J
Annie Mitchell and George Ford, same
order
CIVIL. CASES.
Case; Georgiana Taggarg Worthing-
ton Cain, amended declaration filed and
motion by defendant for continuance
Motion allowed
1n--R. S. and P c. Wilson V c. F. and
G. H, Calkins; detainer Jury called
and sworn; suit pending,
Amos Uunteid VS. James First, assump
sit. Dismissed.
IN CHANCERY.
13-Divorce Michael Barry Mar
garet ]. Barry, final decree and stricken
PARTON; Mary Freytag, ct al; writ o.
possession ordered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
The DAILY ARGUS.
CahhaRa.

The good people of our city are now
RECALLING themselves upon choice cabbage
grown in Mobile, Alabama. Great crates
of this vegetable are sold here daily.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Cut Rates

Over any railroad at Glockhof's, under
the Harper house, Rock Island. diff
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-15
waRpN CUSTODY.


NEW YORK, May l3.-Ward, OF the
broken firm OF Grant a. Ward, is being
guarded by seven detectives. Ex-
Judge Stillman passed the greater
portion Of the afternoon with Ward,
and called upon him again In
the evening with his brother
and his counsel. Ward went
over his private accounts
and made additional arrangements
to facilitate the delivery Of his proper.
ty TO his creditors. William Ward said
to reporter, shall remain In Brook
lyn with my brother until bis Affairs
are arranged satisfactorily. He has by
my advice made a second assignment
and 1t will result In an equitable divis-
ion OF his property. He Is anxious
10 turn over everything h
his creditors, and that nothing be
concealed. When his affairs are all
settled. he will be pennies, and then
II Is likely he will go TO my grain
ranch In Colorado. He II prostratAd
from nervous exertion, and we had Q
physician In attendance all day" The
sheriff has received instructions "
attach the rent of eight houses II
Macon street and Greene avenue
owned by Ward. The attachment
will be obtained. The rents amount v
nearly 5000 u month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-15
DELAYED TELEGRAMS.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
ruE SECOND SArloSArl BANK.

- A ~ 49, . A 49,
~ x. NsoNr. NNNs
Wv 'okk, may lS.--Ihe stock
commissioner OF the house of A. Dy-
EFT & Co.. so Rrosdwav vesteraav
draw ch.,t,s -, a. ,r,,s.,..,, ~
-, =" wy N'"''n'"'". Az"
n o'vunr uank 10 the amount oil SsUv,-
~. DuIing .ne gay, the BANK refused
W eei.iiy some oil THESE cheeks 10 the
aiiiount OIL anout S2vo,uoO, and this fact,
IN vonnecuon with the circumstances
when ien 10 II In Noiving the names Of
sonn y, Eno ana the second NATIONAL
,ss anu STOCK eNchange circles.
i.-..n ulsciosuies apeut the over
ye.a , oi cnesks nave msde the
oanhs eauuous' Inc principa rumor
on .ne street yesterday was one which
aiiectea tne credit OF the second Ma
IONA, pahS, OF winch John Z. Emo Is
r,csiueh.. Eno Is son oil Amos X.
Eno, principM owner OF the Fifth
avenue notei, VINO y estimated to be
| several tifnes millionaire. il has
been stated that Emo had involved the
oeconu National bank TO the amount
Tsovo,vVu, ana that the bank
wouiu nave been Obliged TO
suspend hau not Amos II.
Eno come 10 It's rescue, and made N
the amount OF his sons losses. The
report mat the bank was IN troubl.
was uen,eo early In the AFTERNOON, bu'
wheh IL became known THAT the firm
Oh a. Dyett q 20. were IN trouble, II
was remembered that John \. Emo
was one Oh tne principal customers o
tne nrm, ana TINS gave rise 10 further
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-15
THE rILIBUsTERs.

KEY WEST, May l3.--Castro has left
here either for Nassau or some Of the
upper Keys. He discussed himself
thoroughly, shaving off his hair, mus
tache and whiskers. He took with
him considerable sum OF money.
Several Cubans are missing. Some
Cubans claim they have landed. The
authorities believe they will be cap
tured. Arms have been coming
here; four lots are said
10 have come In organ
cases The hope OF the Cubans seems
TO be TO lead the country into war with
Spain, when they look for the inde-
pendence OF Cuba. They are raising
large sums Of money here, and there
seeias 10 be some activity among the
leaders. Castro formerly served under
Aguero, and was anxious 70 share ms
success. He has either taken with
him or will take few who were to go
with the first expedition, but were not
then ready.