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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02
Sold by James clayin and L. orynski, drugs

Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies
in "WINE OF CARDUl."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02

To rent, at 300 South street, near the Polish
church. Ilb-ont
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02

feriodieals, magazines, newspapers and all
Baldwin Co.'S, 251 Commerce street. I-2l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02

Laredo street. lilo I'm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02
{ LODGING.
We are going out OF the

@. b. Hathaway has Just opened his board
ing house at 2l5 villita street and asks his
friends, m we'll Us all desiring good boarding
and lodging at reasonable figures to try him
with their patronage. l-2i-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-02-02

DR.. M. Taryin, Dentist,
Successor to Dr. Weems. Office 4I3 East
Houston street. Up stairs. I2.I8-Im
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Major Beardsley .

In rambling about town today an ARGUS
reporter ran across Major Beardsley, who
had some fond soul collared, and was ex
planning to him the beauties of the
Hennepin canal. Seeing that the scribe
had both his ears open and all attention
the Major turned around and said Hello,
here's the ARGUS man, what's the news?'
He was told that it was news the scribe
was after and that it was a scarce article
in this market.
do you know anything new" asked
the ARGUS man.
NO" replied the Major, "only this
You ought to say in your paper that the
people of Rock Island should feel proud
of the work done in Washington by their
committees. They did good work. It was
owing to their efforts that the bill received
so much encouragement Great credit is
due TO The mayor and the gentlemen of the
city council for their untiring energy"
How about the state convention"
''Well, | was in favor of Peoria all
along. | worked my hest in Chicago foI
Peoria
How about the postoffice?"
''Oh. well, you know, that's another
question. and I am not at liberty to tell
yon all know, However, you can say
that am holding my own"
Good day, major.
Good day, ARGUS"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A NEW BRIDGE
To Span the sFatheF Of Waters" at
This POint--.A Strong Company
Organized.

Yesterday, in Davenport, was filed ar.
ticles of incorporation of the Davenport
& Rock Island Railway Bridge company
The incorporates are James T. Lane,
John W. Green, W. G. Wadsworth, Geo.
Fl. French, L. A. Ellis, of Davenport
A. c. Dart, P. L. Mitchell, M. V. Bland
ing and Morris Rosenfield, of Rock Island
John M. Gould, Fl. Ainsworth, s. w.
Wheelock, and Chas H. Deere, of Moline.
That these men are connected with the
enterprise shows that this is no mere idle
scheme, but that bridge will be built.
The capital stock is one million of
dollars, to be divided into ten thousand
shares of 800 EACH The company is
organized "for the purpose of erecting,
owning controlling and operating bridge
across the Mississippi river at or near
Davenport. to form when completed, a
link in a continuous line of railway from
the state of Illinois into the state of
Iowa" Let US have another bridge, the
more the better.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Sleighing PARTY.

A number of our young ladies treated
their gentlemen friends to sleigh ride
last night They invited several of theil
gentlemen friends to take what is known
as bob sleigh ride" The box shaped
cutter was made comfortable; hay was
strewn over the bottom of the sleigh and
buffalo robes and blankets were utilized
asaprotection from the inclement weather
The novelty of the ride was the way in
which the jolly crowd got into the sleigh
No seats were used; all huddled together
in promiscuous way, and the sounds OF
sweet melody and peals Of hearty laughter
were waited through the air as the party
was driven around the city, giving indica-
ton that all were having a first class,
downright good time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Black Hawk PanAr On.

The stockholders of the Black Hawk
Paper company, consisting of Messrs J.
M, R. s., and D. Montgomery. J.H
Wilson, B. F. Ramsey J. F. Robinson
Peter Fries, T. j. Robinson and H. C.
Whitridge, held meeting this morning
The following gentlemen were elected as
the board of directors: J. II. Wilson, B.
F. Ramsey, r. s., J. NJ, and D. Mont
gomery,
The directors then held a meeting and
elected officers as follwos: j. a. Wilson
president; J. NJ. Montgomery. secretary
and manager; J. F. Robinson, treasurer
The heaviest stockholders are the Messrs.
Montgomery, and J Fl. Wilson. The
company has made wise selection in
Mr.. ]. M. Montgomery as manager, be.
ing business man of good ability, and an
energetic worker. The ARGUS has con-
fidence of the success of the new organ
ization, under his able management.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Benefit Ball .

This is the season for dances and
parties. Almost every organization and
society are giving balls, and new events
in the social world are being daily an
nounced. The very latest announcement
is that of the Rodman Rifles, who will
give grand benefit ball on Tuesday even
ing, February 90 The price of tickets
has been placed at So On that evening
the Rifles will be attired in their sparkling
new uniforms, which are expected to
arrive from Columbus on Saturday
Bleuer's orchestra has been selected to
furnish the music, and no pains will be
spared to make the affair grand success.
Everybody should attend this ball, and
give our military organization rousing
benefit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Fractions Animal.

Early this morning forlorn looking
specimen Of mankind was standing il
front of a grocery store ON Second ave
nue., holding a borse who must have beer
at least two score years old. Nothwith-
standing this ripe old age, the horse had
considerable vitality A sleigh came driv
ing by, and just as it went to pass the man
and his horse, the horse gave a jump.
jerked the bride rein out of the man 5
hand, and started down town on a dead
run. The old fellow set up yell and
started after the horse. The last seen of
the old man he was on Thirteenth street
on dead run and yelling nj the top of
his voice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The Republican Convention.

The republican state convention will be
held in Peoria next April and Peoria is
superlatively happy, while Springfield i:
bowed down in the dust and laments that
she ever was born. The republicans OF
Peoria are quite jubilant, and her news
papers have gone crazy over the event
The next thing that Peoria wants is the
democrat convention, and Dowdall, OF
the democrat is stirring high heaven and
hades in order to obtain the convention
Springfield also wants the democratic con.
vention. and is doing all she can to obtain
her wishes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Sander.

They say that three card monte man
down IN Virginia tackled one of the Rock
Island delegates TO the Mississippi river
convention at Washington, on the train
coming home, and showed him the funny
little game. The Rock Islander became
much interested in the fascinating game
and, dispute the warnings of his friends,
bet that he could pick up the right card
He won of course. Then he kept on until
he had feeced the three card monte man
of $500. He gave $50 to poor woman on
the train and the rest of the delegates had
a big time with the balance of the money.
The average Rock Island man, while
handling the paste boards, is mot so
hungry as he looks. "-DaOenport Herald.
We are of the opinion that the above is
base SANDER. The gentlemen who were
delegates from this town to the recent con
vention were members of the church, and
in good standing Besides, it is question
whether one of them could tell one card
from another No, no, Herald, it was
none OF the Rock Island delegates, but
some wicked delegate from Davenport
who got "took in"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
"Ken'sN Portrait.

A portrait of K. L. Bailey adorns the
office of the shipping clerk at B. D. Blu
ford & Co.'S. ken" is one of their best
representatives on the road, and the pic.
ture represents him in a striking attitude
dressed up in his Sunday clothes, which
by the way, are very ornamental, and
equipped with an umbrella of ancient
origin in order to keep off the water
ways from above, very life like. ken,
all your friends will recognize you in your
famOue OOrtrait
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Personal Points.

George Jones of Beardstown. is in the
city.
B. E. Lewis, of Milwaukee, is in the
city.
| ]. G. Laurent, of Marian, is in the city
today on legal business.
Sam Heagy. OF Hampton, was in the
city yesterday.
Orion Hull of Chippewa Falls, was in
the city yesterday
George LaRue, of Port Byron. smiled
on Rock Island friends yesterday.
Miss H. s. Grossly and J. s. Eddy re.
presented Calona in the city yesterday
W. W. Crol. of Beardstown, trod the
pavements in the city yesterday
Miss Mamie Blackstone is visiting rela.
tives in Geneseo.
Miss Ionic Denkmann left for Belfon-
tame this afternoon.
''Boney" Rogers and wife left for Peo-
ria today. where they will reside in the
future.
E. r. Dagget, candy man. and of
course a sweet fellow, was in the city
yesterday.
E. R. Smith, one of Andaludia's prom
inent citizens, was in the city last night.
nj. Ashdown was another Port Byron
gentleman who visited the city yesterday
W. c. Smith, Of Illinois city, is in the
city, and will remain few days, visiting
relatives.
W. W. Johnson, of Reynolds, was in
the city yesterday trading with our mer-
chants
Rev. r. F. Sweet, of Trinity church,
returned last evening from visit to Free
port. his former home
j. d. Cox. one of Hampton's best citi-
zens, is shaking hands with friends in the
city today.
Mr. Phil Mitchell, the business manager
of the Rock Island glass works went to
Galva this morning. on business.
Rev. Reynolds was able to be up and
about yesterday. much to the JOY of his
friends.
Mr.. james b. ladders will leave for
Chicago tomorrow night to attend meet
ing of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Eiramen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: March wheat, 953 April, 96s
May. $L01s. March, corn, 54s; May
50B May, oats, S7s May, pork, SIS. 524
March lard, $1,000; April. $1,000; May
s10.17!. March ribs. $3.50; May, 50. 12R
Hogs, 10000; light, $6.40 to $3.50
mixed, Sc 65 to S715; heavy, $115 to
$7.55.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday February ID, 1884.
Snow

1t tried to snow all day yesterday, but
it was futile effort.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The Canal.

1t is generally thought that the pro
motors of the Hennepin canal. scheme
lived fully up to their opportunities in the
Mississippi river convention just held II
this city. The tactics by which the con-
vention was made to indorse that project
is spoken of as a striking illustration OF
that curious natural phenomenon known
as the tail wagging the dog Washington
Star
Dog with tail. or tail with the dog
the delegates to the recent cana
convention accomplished all that they set
out to. They left things in good shape
to mature their fullest and widest antici
pations. The canal is success, and all the
yelps by the opponents to the canal
amount to about as much as the dog who
barked at the moon all night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Consistency,

The Union is not very consistent. A
short time ago it clamored against rail-
way over the bridge, but this morning il
comes out and says that if new bridge
is built, it would be well to have o street
railway omit. The Union has apparently
forgotten its suburban theory. and now
thinks it would be a benefit to the city to
have street railway over the proposed
new bridge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
a Pet.

The boys at the Rock Island 4 Peoria
railroad offices, have big dog on which
they set heap of store. 1t is right tha
they should. He, the dog we mean, is {
beauty. He is of the bulldog species, i:
large; has black hair, a shaggy tail, which
is inclined to be somewhat stumpy. One
eye is out, and his other one is sore. Ii
fact, he is altogether a lovely beast, but
more fit to die than to live.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Encouragement

A prominent citizen, a republican by
the way, stepped into the ARGUS counting
room this morning and said, send up
the ARGUS to my house ! like to en-
courage home enterprise, and you folks
are getting up mighty good local paper
now" This is the general verdict of all
our people, and we are receiving new
subscribers, without any solicitation,
every day. The people want the paper
that gives all the city news.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Legal,

Hon. P. OMara went out to Buffalo
Prairie yesterday to attend law suit. A
fellow named Vanetta sued the township
for the value of horse, which he lost, he
claims, by their negligence OMara went
out in behalf of the commissioners, and
will try and convince the court that the
commissioners had nothing 10 do with
either Fanetta or his animal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Dull Times.

Deacon Halves. our popular justice, is
sadly disguised over the dullness of bust
ness. He he has not had criminal case
for two weeks. During this dullness, he
amuses boys by telling them stories about
the early settlement of the county. By
and by the deacon is going to attend the
old settlers meeting at Moline. and give
in his experience there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14

Neuralgia Rheumatism is the hardest
kind to treat. The only way to get at it.
The quicker you get your blood in good
condition the less you will suffer in body
and mind. Athlophoros moves directly
on the enemy in the blood. 1t purges the
vital fluid of the poisons and acids which
give rise 10 neuralgia and rheumatic pains
and inflammations. As soonas the work of
cleansing begins you feel the pain depart
ing, and by the time that work is done
the disease has fled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Goods at Your OWn Prlc d.

M. Henry Regensburger's stock was
sold yesterday at Sheriff's sale, Mr.. II
Burgower, being the purchaser He also
bought from the assignee the balance of
the stock of goods. Mr. Burgowcr is now
ready to offer to the public his well 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, 1884-02-14
Lengthening Out.

The days are growing longer The sun
rose this morning at one minute after Z
o'clock and will set at twenty eight min
utes after 5. AS the days grow long the
season for buckwheat, griddle cakes and
molasses draws to close, and the oyster
season will also be gone with the months
that have an r in them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Dead.

Last evening a telegram was received
by Messrs. Mott & Winter, from Cam
bridge, announcing the death of Mr..
Joseph Schmidt, saloonkeeper of that
place. The funeral occurred this morning,
and several attended from this city, where
he was well known.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
M. E, SWEENEY.
e. w, HURST.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
oct a -tlw6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Gone to Rockford.

The Joliet visitors returned 10 this city
late yesterday afternoon, and in company
with our superintendent of waterworks
visited Moline last night. They returned
here for supper, after which they took
the train for Chicago, and from that city
they will go to Rockford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Adjourned

The conference of ministers which was
being held at the Lutheran church on
Twentieth street, adjourned this morning
A large number of ministers from abroad
were in attendance, and assisted in trans
acting the business which called the CON
ference together. The visitors will all
return to their homes tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
M. nj. STURGEON.
NOTICE.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Dull Day.

Today was dull day in Choppers tenn
pie of justice Nothing but some civil
cases occupied Choppers attention. When
not busily engaged Cropper posts up his
legal knowledge BY reading Josephus and
Beecher's Life of Christ. He saws he
finds more law in these books than in half
the statutes of the state
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14

The glory of man is his strength If
you are weakened down through exces-
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 So
At druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Prodigal.

Emmett Reeves. the boy who strayed
away from his mas apron string, and was
gone a day or two, has returned home
lie started down to Fairport and stayed
there while with some relations. It's the
wrong time of year forfatted calves, but
goose will do Emmett just as well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Advice.

The Union this morning again posts
Major Beardsley how to run the postoffice
1t wants the postofice boxes numbered
over again. Is there anything else about
the postofice that the Union wants, we
wonder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
New Boat

The machinery for Whitney, Owens &
Cos new boat, the "Park Bluff" was
received from Keokuk last evening This
boat is regular daisy, and already there
are several persons trying to purchase
her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Attach ed for Debt,

Yesterday, Marshal Miller serve d an
attachment on John Meyers goods for a
debt of $50. The goods were at the
Rock Island & Peoria depot all ready to
be shipped. The debt was paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The Weather

The weather clerk, seeing in recent
issue of this paper that a change of
weather was desired, has granted the
favor, 1t is now cold with prospect of
getting colder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
An Eviction.

Deputy Sheriff Silvis was called upon
to force man named M. Brahagn out of
house in Thompson's addition to Rock
Island. The fellow refused to pay rent,
hence he was bounced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The River

1t will not be long now. according to
the river men, until the Mississippi will be
clear Of ice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The PresbyterY.

Members of the Rock Island Presbytery
are arriving in the city and tonight will
hold meeting to dissolve the relations be-
tween the Rev. j. c. Holiday and the
Broadway church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Light

Mosenfelder & Kohn, 1900 Second
avenue, will have their new store lighted
with the electric light, on and after March
list.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Books.

Secretary of State Dement, has placed
the ARGUS under obligations for a number
of books, the reports of the last legisla-
tnrr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A Boom.

The Buford plow works are shipping
a large Quantity of plows and cultivators
all over the country nowadays.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Bit By a Dog.

About II O'Clock this morning little
boy living on Twenty fourth street near
Sixth avenue. was bit by large dog. The
dog was shot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The Hop.

Tonight the Rock Island Social club
will shake their feet at the Armory hall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14

The Buford pillow company shipped five
cars of farm implements this morning to
customers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Scraping.

Workmen were busy yesterday after
noon. shoveling the snow and sleet off
the Moline street car line track.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Handy Atlas.

Davidson Blakemore, Taylor & Co. of
Chicago, have our thanks for a copy of
their handy atlas of the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
TAXES

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors Office in the Armory 10
JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL If Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
On Duty.

Frank Walter, foreman of Wagner's
brewery was out to resume duty yesterday
Some time ago barrel fell on him injur-
ing him internally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Improving.
Farm Implements.

]. M. Christy is nearly we'll He was
able to attend to business Yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
The Way OF Life,

This is an unhappy world. Davenport
is experiencing the fact. When her news
papers are not undergoing change, some
of her people are committing suicide.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14

In few days new time table will be
made out on the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific railroad
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
An Enclosure

The authorities have at last fenced in
that big hole on twentyfourth street and
Fourth avenue. 1t was a dangerous
place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Taxes.

His Honor, Justice Chopper was busy
Yesterday issuing warrents for the arrest
of poll tax delinqnents. Eight warrents
were issued.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Invitation.

Buford Post G. A. R. has received an
invitation TO participate in a camp fire
of August Wentz Post, of Davenport
Eel. 22d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
A New Arrival.
A Change

A heather Chinaman straight from the
old country, struck town yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14

Prayer meetings were held at the vari-
Gus churches last night. The attendance
was good. Matters religiously are look,
ing up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-14
Market Square

Today was great day on market
squire. Only two loads of hay, one load
of corn and two loads of wood were
offered for sale this morning.