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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-18
Portland Outrage Rcauetien o
Calne0e Wages.

PORTLAND, Jan. l7.-An East Port
land physician was charged to-day by
Mrs. Ovsrhalz with having drugged and
outraged her when she visited bis Of
fee. He waived examination and was
held under $500 bonds.
The several railroad compsni, cen.
tered here will serve notices on the
Chinese labor contractors that after
February lst the wages Of ell Chinese
laborers will be reduced to eighty cents
per dsy. An agent Of Sisson Wallace L
Co., California contractors, is in the
city and is understood to be offering
thirty dollars per month for laborers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-18
WEEKLY HERALD.
7EA4E IELEGRAMS.
SPECIAL TO THE HERALI.l
Gouid,s Netio. Of willard.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. II. = Special.
from New York report Jay Gould as say
ing that Willard was man unknown ia
railroad circles, but who attempted to
engineer gigantic enterprise. the cost
of which neither he nor any Of his par
Ties were interested ia or had any cor
rect idea Of the cost Of construction
Gould says the Northern Pacific cost i've
thousand more q mile than his south
western system although about the same
kind Of road. He considers the pros.
poets for the coming year good. The
materials for cheap transportation are
stsadiy increasing as Is smoney, in
fact. added Gould, money Il : drug, two
hundred millions are lying idle in Wall
Street to-day.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-18
A Briber sests.ced.

NEW YoRK, Jan. l7.--Judge Carter
sentenced ex-Spsaker of the Assembly
John Egan. to imprisonment and hard
labor onS month in the penitentiary and
five hundred dollars fine for an attempt
to bribe Assemblyman Arnitage. The
Court took into consideration the plea
Of the guilty priioner's health and
petition for mercy; also the fact of
Eeans belng forever disqualified for
holding Office Of trust and profit under
the State.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-18
SOUTHERN ROUTES.
Time TABLE F0R JANUARY.

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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-18
DIg Fire In I.suAen.

LoSpeN, Jan. l7.-Silvsr d Co.. fire
was subdued ct seven O'Clock, but 1ftssn
engines are sttll playing on The building.
The fIre broke ont shortIy After 5 o'olock
4. y. The roof fell half On hour later.
Despite Tho early hour Il was viswsd ~
thousands. Ths vohicls trafic ~ Al.
vevted frcn DE neiHkberhood. Il + in
pesf&os n - eseIna>> lke loss. which =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Ladies' Relief Mesting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Relief Society was held at the res
idence of Mrs. Gen Hoffman on Monday
afternoon. June end. The total number
of families assisted during the month of
May was IL Nationalities-Ame
5; Irish 8; German ?; English 1; Polish !.
Total amount of money expended S26.29.
The treasurer was instructed to deposit
$3.50 in the Scott County Savings Bank
of Davenport, Iowa, leaving balance of
$40 "a in the treasury June 1st, which,
it is thought, will meet all the needs dur
ing the summer months, as only those
unable to work remain on the books as
needing assistance.
No meetings of the society will be held
during the summer, unless especially
called by the president, but applications
for hely can be made to any of the officers
or ward managers.
L. GURTIS Secretary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Peoria Gamblers.

Besides having numerous other wicked
people, Peoria has small army of gam
blers within her borders, at least so says
the Journal, and it ought to know Ac'
cording to that paper these gamblers do
not give a person half show for his
money, but deliberately rob him. The
other day they got farmer full of whisky,
and then took him into den, and euchred
him out of all his wealth. The fellow
was so drunk that he could not tell one
card from another, but that didn't make
ony difference to the gamblers, in fact it
pleased them, as they could win his money
easier Surely Peoria is depraved city q.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Donaldson.

We took walk through the establish
ment of Mr.. David Donaldson, on Fourth
avenue this morning. Mr.. Donaldson was
hhsy preparing his speech, which he
made at the exercises of he Ninth grade
at the Central Presbyterian church this
afternoon, and his son kindly piloted US
through the factory. The place is fitted
up with all the latest kind of machinery
with which to manufacture saws, and
work is being turned out in a rapid man
ner. This institution is one of Rock
Islands most worthy enterprises, and we
are pleased to know that Mr.. Donaldson
is doing good business His facilities
for turning out good work are excellent,
and he consequently commands large
trade, which is constantly increasing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05

Tomorrow Barrett & Cos Great Rail-
road show, will pitch its tents in the city,
and give one of their novel exhibitions,
both in the afternoon and evening. This
is the first circus of the season, and will
therefore probably draw big The people
from the country are expected to be in the
city in large numbers. Following is what
the Republican, of Monongahala, Pa, says
of the show:
The Barrett show accommodated thous
ands of sight seers, and from no individual
in the vast throng was heard growl or
grumbe. The growing was done by the
bears. A circus is just what its managers
make it, and this one is conducted by men
at the head of every department whose
aim seems to be to give pleasant holiday
to its patrons, which shall leave behind
nothing unpleasant nor anything to re-
greet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Muslcal Convention.

Commencing next Monday evening, June
9th, there will be a musical convention at
the First NJ. E. church every day and
evening throughout the week. The
musical exercises will be in charge of Prof
j. B. Ferguson, of Iowa, the author of
several celebrated musical editions. He
comes highly recommended, and there is
no doubt but that he will make a success
of the convention. Mr. Z. W. Spencer
will be president of the convention, and
Mr.. A. M. Bruner secretary. The gentle
men expect to have class of $50 children
before the week is out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
A Satisfactory Business.

The competitors of the Golden Eagle
clothing store have exhausted all their
efforts to detract trade from them, but the
more that has been said the more the
Golden store has been benefited. The
giving away of presents gives great salts
faction from the fact that all goods are
marked down to the lowest living price,
and the present is free gift. A large
addition to the already large list of
presents was made this morning, so that
the list is now larger than ever. A large
Ice cooler, surInounted by an eagle, will
be placed in front of the store tomorrow,
where all mortals can quench their thirst,
which will be continued throughout the
warm weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
THE NINTH GRADE.
They Hold Their Graduating Exercises
in the Central Presbyterian
Church.

The members of the ninth grade of our
public schools held their graduating exer-
cises at the Central Presbyterian church
this afternoon. The church looked beau
tiful in its wealth of flowers and ever
greens. The exercises commenced at $50
p. m, and before that hour the church
was densely packed with the relatives and
friends of of the young ladies and gentle
men composing the class. The following
programme was neatly executed:
March, Nina B. Farrell; prayer; piano
solo, Gate de Ceur." Mamie L. Long
mo Sects in Heaven" Minnie Hitler
"a Welsh Classic" James F. Battles
National Cemetery at Gettysburg" Nils
Olson; chorus, America" Two Boot
Blacks" Chas E. Kahlke; "A Courteous
Mother" Addie NJ Whitstt; pride OF
Ancestry Jay E, Elliott; piano solo,
Hattie NJ Rosentield; Boys Rights,
Louis A. Loeb; "McLain's Child" Beckie
Heinsfurter; chorus. Joyous Spring.
Archie Dean" Bell Doonan cold Age,
Helen Blaisdell; trio. Fading Leaf
"Valedictory, Carrie Peterson.
Mr.. David Donaldson, president of the
Board of Education, then made an
address and presented the scholars with
their certificates. Mr.. Donaldson wished
to impress the graduates with the neces,
sity of keeping on in their studies. II
the past great many pupils would leave
school when they had passed the nintl
grade. This was wrong; their store Of
knowledge was not half completed. The
High school afforded many advantages
which should not be allowed to slip by
without reaping the benefits,
1t is to be hoped that the graduates
will carefully consider the words of Mr.
Donaldson. as they are full of wisdom,
and by following the course outlined by
him they would be greatly benefited il
an intellectual way, and also be more able
to cope with the worldly cares
that will beset them in years to CONT
WHO THEY ARE
The following are the names of the
graduates, of whom there are thirty six
Minnie Atkinson, James F. Battles
Wyman Beardsley, Emma Bladel KATE
Bladell, Helen Blaisdell, Fred Bleuer
Lulu Bliss, Lizzie Brockman, Annie
Bromley, Sam Campbell, Clara Coyne
Leo Deisenroth, Bell Doonan, jay E
Elliott, Nina B. Farrell. James Glass
Frank L. Harris, Beckie Heinsfurter
Minnie E. Hitler, Will S. Henderson
Frank Huntoon, Title Johnston, Chas. E
Kahlke, Emma Stelck, Frank Kelly, Henry
W fireman, John Koch, Eugene koehler
Addie NJ Whitsltt NJ Whitsitt, Rudolph
NJ. Weyerheuser, Nalesca Koehler, Franz
York, Harry Latter, VIII H. Lambert
Jeramine Lieber, Louis A. Loeb, Mamie
Long, Ella Mccartney. Elicit McNeal, Nil:
Olson, Carrie Peterson, Will Philleo, Franl
C. Robinson, Hattie, NJ Rosenfield, Manic
Sanlpaugh, Nora E. Shae, Kate E. Shae
John F. Shields, Clara Sharp. Ella Sharp
Glencora, Schrauger, Anna NJ Semon
Elsie W. Smith, John T. Stafford ant
| Frank NJ Steel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Gasoline.

There is an unwarranted prejudice and
fear existing against the use of gasoline
says an exchange. that is entirely I'M
founded and which cannot truthfully be
sustained by facts and evidence. The com
mon theory advanced is that gasoline is
explosive, and consequently dangerous,
but this is not the case. 1t will not explode,
it never did explode, and no one can ex>
plode it, let them try ever SO long. 1t is,
like SO many other things, perfectly safe
in safe hands, but more or less dangerous
in dangerous, ignorant or careless hands.
People who use it should inform them
selves of its character, so that they will
know how to handle it safely, and know
wherein its danger or safety lies. The
liquid in can, tank, barrel, or, in fact,
any form, is positively nonexplosive, and
the vapor escaping from can with the
screen top off in an ordinary closet oil
living room, can positively do no harm;
yet when agitated in drawing or filling a
can or reservoir, considerable vapor es-
capes, and this vapor is capable of taking
fire little distance away from the vessel
And this is where the dangerous part
comes in. 1t should never be handled
near fire or light, and if necessity com
pels it, the light must be held high above
the liquid, as the vapor is heavier than
air and always descends. Never fill q
stove when burning, nor gil it full tt
overfowing before lighting and you car
never have an accident with a vapol
stove.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
The Turner's

The national Turner convention which
had been in session at Davenport for the
past few days, adjourned last evening.
Before closing the session, they adopted
resolutions in opposition to prohibition.
and denounced it as an attack upon per
sonal liberty and unbecoming republic
and free government. Before leaving, The
delegates expressed themselves as very
well pleased with their reception in Dav>
export, and said their visit would be long
remembered. The Davenport Turner's
escorted their visitors to the island, and
TO all points of interest IN the three cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
American Express Office.

Only few short days ago the United
States express office was fixed up in fine
style, and now Agent Smith is as happy
as clam in high tide. Now the American
express folks have caught the improve
ment fever, and in few days the Office is
expected to look immense. A new and
substantial floor is being put down, the
ceilings and walls will be kalsomined, and
the woodwork painted. Several altera-
tons will be made in the positions of
desks, etc Agent McKibben is superin-
tending the work, and we know, therefore,
that it will be well done
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
List of Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens Of Illinois, bearing date May 20,
1884 Reported expressly for this paper
by LOUIS Dagger s. Company, mechanical
experts and solicitors of PATENTS, Wash
ington, D. c.:
Bailey. A. s.. Rossville. neek-roke.
Boul Chrisostomac, West BeIeyile, potato
digger.
Dean, o. A, Parkville, machine for making
reins.
Ellwood and Stangasrd, Sycamore, wheel.
Frazier, W. s., Aurora, twe-wheeled vehicle.
Hawley, j. NJ, odin, corn-sheller.
Kenaga, =. c., Kankakee, corn-harvester
Kulp, c. F., Brussels, grain-drill.
Miller, II. L.. Morris, scraper-cultivator.
Mutiner Fred, Rockford, circle-iron support.
Hockey, I'M, Nora, combined milk-cooler md
refrigerator.
= Stock, G. F., Peoria, flying target.
Waters, C. C, Moline, drive-chain.
Weber +. F., Atlanta, mirror.
Westcott, c. M, ElPaso, thill-coupling.
Young, W. s., Gillespie, lubrcatingcup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
County Building.

TRANSFERS.
3-Mary E. Hamblin to Lucy NJ. Chan
non, n J lot II, block 3, Sinnet's addition
to Rock Island 81, 800.
VIM II. Steele to VIM. II. Meader, 4
lots IA and Is, block 3, Rapids City,
$500
And. j Lawes to Robert Mcintosh, pit
lot 3, block 8, Briggs place, Rock Island,
$3.50.
PROBATE.
4-Estate of Joseph S. Davis, deceased.
Executors report filed and approved.
5-Guardianship of minor heirs of
Thomas Yates, deceased. Guardians
additional bond filed and approved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
The Rest Cook Stove.

The Riverside" is fast becoming the
favorite cook stove, as it possesses all the
late Improvements which go to make up a
first class stove, and wherever introduced
it has large sale. David Don is the
agent in this city, who says that it
takes precedence over any cook store ever
sold by him. Mr.. Don also has large
number of other makes in cook stoves
which possess good merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Bigger Yet

Yesterdays ARGUS gave an account of
some large strawberries being received at
the American express Office here. which
measured three inches in circumference,
but an enterprising producer of that
luscious fruit living near Milan exhibited
some at that place this morning which
measured four and one half inches in cir
conference. We expect several boxes
and when they arrive we will tell you
more about those big berries.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Tha News.

II you want to secure an the local news.
it is very evident that it is necessary to
take the ARGUS. That's what the people
are doing in large numbers, and every day
our list is being constantly increased.
We do not wait three or four days until
an item has become stale, and then COM
ment on how another paper had it written,
in order to let the people see that we
know something about the item. Neither
do we claim when we fail to get an item,
which is very, very seldom, that such an
event did not occur, so that we could
cover up scoop" as much as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Hurst.

We stated the other day that Lawyer
Hurst had gone to Chicago to attend the
convention. We advised Elmer
not to let the bosses know the complex
ion of his politics, and he had has done
SO. But it became even necessary to do
more than this, and Hurst couldn't get
into the convention hall without putting
on badge, bearing the name of some
one of the candidates. Being from Hi
nois, he thought he would be neighborly,
so he put on Logan badge, and was
readily admitted. The boys are plaguing
him considerably about his colors- We
wont worry bit about Hurst. He is
dyed in the WOOL and he will wear a
different badge when the democratic con-
vention meets in July.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
HERE AND THERE.

Everybody wants to hear from the con
vention.
The country roads are reported to be in
bad condition.
Dr.. j. W. Stark, Dentist, over McCabe
Bros. store. d1yr.
Mr.. Adair Peasants left for Chicago
last night.
Take a drink at the Golden Eagle
fountain of health.
Graduating exercises tomorrow evening
AT Harper's theatre.
Circuit Clerk Patten, of Henry county.
was in the city yesterday,
Mr.. n. d. Merrill returned from his
western trip this morning.
The circus will be here tomorrow, and
large crowd is expected in the city.
Call and see the large and fine stock of
bnggies and carriages at Wall d HIS.
The American Express company Is
having a new floor laid in their office.
Mr., John Bengston, the druggist, is
taking in the sights at Chicago this week
A large invoice of trunks have Just been
received at the Golden Eagle clothing
store.
DR.. and Mrs j. Mckee, who have been
on visit to st. Louis friends, returned
home last evening.
For sale or rent: the theatre billiard
parlors and sample rooms Enquire of
II }. Symes.
DR.. J. S. Duff, of Ohio who had been
visiting his aunt, Mrs J c. Mcconnell
left town this morning.
Wall & Ill is the name of the new
carriage firm, Mr.. Wall having taken in
Frank Ill Jr., Us partner.
Mr.. G. W. Negus is suffering with an
attack of rheumatism, which makes it
very difficult for him to get around.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless, dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street. Telephone IS. 21.dwtf
Miss Matte kaufman is still assisting
in the telephone office, until Mrs. Bisby
becomes fully acquainted with her new
duty.
When you want reliable fire, life cy-
clone and tornado insurance at low rates
call on w. l.. Coyne, corner Seventeenth
street. and Sd avenue. .d3m
The Harper house has placed tenn
porary bulletin board in its office, where
each ballot will be duly recorded, as it is
cast.
The Turner society of this city are
making arrangements to attend the bien
NAL funniest which will be held at Pekin,
H., on June IA, Is, and Is.
The C. o. D. laundry at Davenpor.
still continue to laundry shirts at cents
collars q cents and cuffs cents. 125
Main street, telephone No. 372, d202m
Mr.. W. II. Lundy is again able to at.
tend to business, although he does moi
look very robust. We trust that he will
now continue in good health.
Blaine may poll the larg est vote on the
first bsllot, but the Golden Eagle cloth
ing store wins on every ballot because ii
is the most attractive place to trade
1t looks as though the convention al
Chicago had something TO do with the
weather The clerk Of the weather
evidently wants to drown the Whof
crowd that is assembled at Chicago.
Hoffmaster g. Son offer 100 dozen ladies'
all linen fancy bordereda hem stitched
handkerchiefs at the uniform price of IL
cents. These goods compose over al
patterns and are IN value from 20 to 81
cents.
The lovers of amusement will eglad
| e Al 1f 60
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
The Court House.

The board of supervisors have ordered
that some improvements be made in their
room, and the sherif's old Office in the
court house, and also in the Office formerly
occupied by the circuit clerk in the jail
building. The workmen are now busy
performing the work assigned them, and
when they have concluded the offices will
look as good as new again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Cash House.
Nice Ice Cream Parlors.

B. Birkenfeld has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest and
most elegan: ice cream room in the three
cities. 1t is well 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
Birkenfleds on Fourth avenue m2-3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Passed From Earth

Last evening at the family residence
corner Fourth avenue aud Twenty fifth
street occurred the death of Mrs. Cath
arine Condor, wife of ex-Policeman John
Condor. The disease that carried her
away was consumption. She was 53
years of age Besides husband, six
children are left to mourn her loss She
was an estimable woman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Excursion

To Muscatine and return, Sunday June s,
1884. The steamer Josephine and nam.
moth new excursion barge. will leave
Rock Island, Sunday, June 9Th, 1884, at
$50 o'clock a. m. A fast and pleasant
trip, splendid music by the Great Western
Military Band, II. Restoroff. leader The
will have stay of several
hours in Muscatine, and will brought
home at 8 Pm. 5d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Market Rannrt.

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: June wheat, S14; July, 9O8;
August 9l4; Sept. 92i. June corn, 55t;
July, 56l; August IS; September, $50.
June oats, 33s; July, 80; August, 293.
June pork, Sls.25; July, 1926, July
lard $500; August, $S.32. July ribs,
So 37!; August $500 Hogs $4,000;
light, 81 80 to $3.50; mixed So 10 to
1915; heavy, So. 30 to $500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Police Quarters.

Our police department like to have
their apartments as nice as anyone, and
to that end Chief MIler's office is being
papered and kalsomined, and the police
office is also being kalsomined We take
great pride in our police force, aud it is
right that they shonld have nice rooms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
EloWars .

Persons desiring to give floral offerings
to the high school graduates tomorrow
evening, can leave them at the door of
Harper's theatre, where they will be
received. That no mistakes can be made,
it would be best to label all offerings
giving The name of the donor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
An Excursion

The popular Josephine will take an ex-
cursion to Muscatine on Sunday, leaving
here at 9 in the morning. The Great
Western band, of Davenport. will be on
board to make merry music Everybody
is invited to 60, and all will be insured a
good time The excursionists will have
several hours in Muscatine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
Base Ball.

The base ball nine left for Omaha last
evening, where they will play today, Fri
day and Saturday We hope to hear of
the boys winning every game They have
now first class club, and its superior
does not exist outside of the National
league.
The stockholders will have a meeting
tonight to decide whether games shall be
played on Sunday or not The question
very important one as far as the
finances of the club are concerned, as the
directors claim it will be necessary to dis
band the nine, unless some means are
devised to secure more revenue, All the
stockholders are requested to be present,
so that the real sentiment of the organiz-
alton can be arrived at. The meeting will
be held in the city council rooms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-05
A Reward.

Mr.. E. Jones, sheriff of Dupage county,
informs the authorities here that on last
Monday night dark bay horse was stolen
from the barn of J. c. Adams, of Whea-
ton, Ill. A reward of $25 is offered for the
horse, and $500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the thief.