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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
OUR CANAL.
The Situation at Washingt0n-.Will it
be Ruled from the River and
HarbOr Bill.

The fate of the Hennepin canal will
soon be decided The clause providing
for an appropriation to begin its construc-
ton was reached Saturday and taken up
for consideration. As was expected, an
attempt was made to have it ruled out on
the point of order as that it was not with
IN the jurisdiction of the river and harbor
committee to insert an appropriation to
build canal
| The chairman of the committee of the
whole, on the river and barbor bill is Mr..
Hammond, of Georgia, who opposed the
canal last year, and spoke in favor of hav
ing it struck from the river and harbor
bill. 1t was feared that Mr.. Hammond
would rule the canal out on the point
raised, but his act oftaking the matter IN
Reconsideration Stocked upon by friends
as a forecast of victory. What strengthens
this belief is the fact that the reorganiza-
ton of the two houses of congress IS ap>
preaching, and if Speaker Carlisle has any
| idea of entering the contest for the speak
ership again he would hardly incur the
danger of the opposition of Congressman
Neece, Murphy and others, who are urg.
ing the passage Of the canal bill, by nam,
ing for chairman of the committee of the
whole one who would rule the canal
clause out on point of order. Mr.. Muir
ply, particularly, worked hard for Car,
Isle in his former successful efforts to OBJ
tain the s9eakership, and, as is known
obtained his position as member of the
river and harbor committee, and the COM
mittee on railroads and canals through
his active endeavcrs in that direction.
In view of these facts those best ac-
quainted with the situation are allowing
themselves to feel additional encourage
ment from the condition of affairs and
wait awith hopeful anticipation,
not unmiXed with vague fears and doubts,
the result Of the deliberation of the chair
man and the final action of the commit
tee OF the whole and congress.
If the house passes the bill no fears are
entertained for its safety in the senate as
a clear majority is supposed to be in favoI
of the measure in that body, The only
thing that could possibly be looked upor
as opposition in the senate is the bill in
trOduced by Mr., Morgan, of Alabama
making appropriations for rivers ant
harbors and emitting the Hennepin cana
among other measures. This has not
caused much fear and trembling among
canalites, who still have confidence tina
the senate will not fail to crafty the de
mand for water competition as cheap
cnCr Of freight rates.
In the debate on the canal IN the house
Saturday, Mr.. Niece answered the argu,
ments put forth against Incorporating TIT
measure in the river and harbor bill in 6
a short speech that was TO the point HI
is evidently putting in some hard work
for the measure. Mr.. Murphy also AT
swered attacks against the canal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
The Weather.

There was too much weather for the
hackmen on the river this morning, and
they took vacation. The road was
filled in with snow, which was packed
hard by the heavy biting wind which has
prevailed since yesterday morning. Those
whom necessity compelled to cross the
river narrowly escaped having some por-
ton of their anatomy frosted. One man
coming over from Davenport had his
right ear, which was exposed to the wind,
frozen about half way up. the other half
beng covered by his cap. Another had
the side of his nose frozen where it re-
ceived the benefit of the breezes. The
channel on this side, which has been
open all winter, was almost closed where
| the foot bride built by the hackmen
crosses. at Eighteenth street. The bridge
formed center upon which ice could
form, and the crystals gathered and
spread out until an ice bridge extended
! almost from side to side.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
Avoid an Accident

A little over six months ago an iron
railing was put around the south side Of
the waterworks building to prevent per
sons from falling into the moat along that
side. This was done only after a man
had been injured by fall into the hole.
Scarcely fifty yards from that place is am
other that needs railing very much more.
The approach to the wagon bridge is, and
has been, since its construction, a cons
slant menace to the lives of those who
have occasion to cross; especially after
shutdown. A slight miscalCulation as to
direction, on dark night, and person is
sure to go directly over wall about
twenty feet high, to be precipitated on
rocks, in the river, or rather ice, if it be
winter. There is nothing to prevent such
mishap and the danger is constantly
becoming more imminent on account of
the proximity of the path to the prcci>
pce The earth has caved away about
two feet toward the paths making 1t still
easier to stumble over and break a limb
or perhaps the head or neck of some be-
lated passer by. The greatest wonder is
that some person under the influence of
liquor, or unable, from darkness, to keep
in the pathway, has not already been kill
ed or manned there An iron railing or
fence would do away with this danger,
and possibly prevent a sad accident.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

One of the most important decisions
made in this vicinity in long time. as to
the amount of property involved, was
that delivered over the river in regard to
the property of the mill firm of Paige
Dixon 81 Co. and growing out of the
complications caused by the suicide of
Simon B. Paige, the leading member of
the firm, who shot himself about three
years ago. Suit was commenced to secure
one half of the interest Of Simon B. Paige
in the firm property in Davenport, for
Mrs. Mary A. Paige, widow of Simon B.
Paige, as a dover, the remaining half to
60 toward the payment of the debts
Judge French rendered a lengthy decision
ending as follows: All the property in
question was held in trust for the firm and
was in equity firm property, the widow of
the deceased partner is not entitled to
have her dover set apart 10 her, or TO a
portion of the property, until after the
payment of the firm debts and the pay
ment of any balance, if any, due the sur
viving partner upon a settlement of the
firm account. For the present therefore
her petition must be dismissed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
THE CITY In BRIEF.

A. H. McCandless, d. D. s., dentist.
All who have left watches and jewelry
at Mrs. D. Schmid's should call and get
the same, as the store will be closed to,
morrow.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist. corner Sev~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
Billy Cation and Patrick Gallagher,
sporting editor of the st. Louis GLOBE
Democrat, will soon play billiard match
for $500 side.
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1929 Second
avenue. d1yr,
1t won't be necessary for Melville to
hunt for the north pole. A silver of 1t has
struck this locality. We wish it would go
back where it is supposed to belong.
County Superintendent Southwell has
been busy ever since the trains began to
run again since the blockade, in answer
ing his delayed mail, and he is not
through yet.
The cheerful voice of Mrs. Georgia
Bixby is again heard over the telephone
wires, she having recovered from an at =
tack of pneumonia, which has confined
her to 81. Luke's hospital for the past
three weeks.
Rev I. W. Read has returned home
from Lincoln Neb., where he has been
with Mrs. Read in attendance at the bed
side of her mother, who is quite sick,
Mrs. Read will not return until her moth.
er more fully RECEIVERS.
Mr.. c. p. Swanson, the contractor and
builder, has fully recovered from his late
illness and is now prepared to make esti-
mates on buildings of every description.
Mr.. Swanson is one of out most reliable
business men, and any work entrusted to
his care will receive prompt and faithful
attention Read his advertisements an
other column.
Louis Ohlweilcr, of the Second ward,
is again being put forward for the nom-
nation of township collector. Louie is q
worker and will endeavor TO capture the
nomination at the democratic convention.
He was the regular candidate for that pc
sition last spring and showed great
strength and his friends will work like
beavers for his nomination this spring and
hope toelect him, for he is an industrious,
hard working young man in the party an(
deserves recognition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
PUb!ic Notice.

For the convenience Of the public liv-
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established branch office at
DeSanto'S drug store, corner Ninth street
and Fourth avenue, where box has been
placed for the receptacle Of news and
subscriptions. In writing personal news
be sure and write the whole name plainly.
In ordering the ARGUS sent to your home
you can leave your address at the branch
office and the same will be regularly de-
livered. Give the street and number
when ordering your paper Mr.. DeSauto
will be pleased to answer any questions
pertaining TO the business.
The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the office door in which communications
can be deposited when the office is closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
The Pillow Company.

The Rock Island Plow company is do
ing IA booming business for the times.
About three hundred men are employed,
which is almost equal to the force run
during the prlmiest days of the old COM
pany. All departments are running and
the company receive their full share OF
orders, which the merit of their work GER
tainly deserves, The Importance of HAYS
ing the works running during this ex,
tremely severe weather can hardly be ap>
preCiated. 1t has furnished support fol
about 1900 people, and alleviated the
suffering which must necessarily have
been felt had it not furnished the means
Of gaining livelihood to so many
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
A Moline Branch.

The boot and shoe firm of CaIse g. Co.
have met with signal success since its
formation. A well selected stock of wear
able goods to select from, and prices put
down at the lowest notch has attracted a
large trade, until now the firm have
opened branch store at Moline. Mr.. F.
G. Coss, the veteran dealer in boots and
shoes, will have the management of the
new store, which will be situated on the
corner of Third and Sixteenth stree. s.
The same goods that have given their
Rock Island house such an enyiaele rep
utatiou, will be found in the new estab-
lishment with correspondingly low
prices. The public are particularly ad
vised that this is no selling" out scheme
but legitimate business of a permanent
nature. Mr.. Coss is no stranger to the
citizens of Moline, with whom he has
been associated for the past two years il
business for himself. Carse s. Co. are en-,
terprising business men, and the public il
general show an appreciation of the eff
forts TO deal in none but first class goods
by giving them the bulk of the patron
aye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

Charles Fox and his partner arrived in
the city Saturday on The way to their
home, town about seventy miles from
here. Fox became intoxicated Saturday,
was arrested, and this morning was taken
into the presence of Magistrate Chopper.
He told the story of his first drunk, said
he was sorry, and would never do it
again. Squire Chopper had heard the
same story so many times that he was
not impressed with the truthfulness of his
assertion, and fined him 80 and costs.
Fox had no money, and was told to wend
his weary way homeward as soon as pos
sible, which he did.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

A mule which looked as though it had
spent at least twenty years of its life
crawling along in front of street car and
was in the last stages of non-consump-
ton, travelled up Second avenue and ere
ated CONSERVATION in the minds of the
fair sex when it approached only to shy
off as much scared as those striving to
escape from the "horrid thing as one
Young lady called it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16


Last week when the Milwaukee train
was of the track at Port Byron. minis
ter who was aboard, and who had former
iy been telegraph operator on the road,
circulated petition complaining that no
effort was made by the conductor to make
the passengers comfortable and that they
were badly treated in various ways. The
petition was signed by few sournminded
people who always complain and take
the worst view of things. 1t was then
forwarded to Mr. Carpenter, general
freight and ticket agent, and by him to
Mr. DIN, the superintendent. As re-
suit Charley Cross, the veteran conductor,
the most assiduous person in looking out
for the comfort and convenience of the
passengers under bis charge on the road,
ALWAYS polite and obiiging, in whose
charge children are sent to any place
without the slightest apprehension of
danger OF being loSt or thal anything VIII
happen to them while under his protec-
ton, and, withal, one of the most popu>
lar and dutiful employees of the road, was
laid off to await the result of inyestiga~
ton. The investigation has been made,
and yesterday Charley Cross was given
charge of his train, fully exhonoiated from
the charges made against him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

Health Commissioner c. c. Craig has
handed in his report to the council on
compulsory vaccination. 1t consists Of
the circulars which he sent out to the
health officers of the prominent Cites
with the answers, and his own summing
up Of the same.
lie states that "the foregoing testimony
of eightyliye of the most prominent health
officers in the United States is the most
valuable, in my opinion, that could pos
sibly be obtained" His report also says
that he sent out 145 circulars and he has
reported every reply received up to date
Taking all Of the testimony as a whole he
arrives at the conclusion that in the mans
agement of small poX epidcmics it is not
advisable to reply wholly upon isolation,
quarantine, cleanliness, disInfection, flu
migation, or any or all means combined,
exclusive of vaccination. These meas
ures are valuable as adfncts, but vaccin>
alton is our sheet anchor upon which we
must mainly rely.
He thinks that to avoid vaccination, the
propagation of vaccine should be under
official supervision; that should a small
pox epidemic prevail, or threaten, vac
cination is the only safety; that ali cities
should have ordinances giving to the
health officers the power to treat an cpl
demic of this disease intclligently. and
with vigor; that vaccination in infected
districts should be compulsory.
He scathes the anti-vaccinationists with
few words, branding them as utterly
without knowledge of what they oppose,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
FOR ST. LUkE'S.
Programme for the Benefit Concert to
be Given Tomorrow Night at
Harper's Theatre.

The following programme will be given
at the concert for the benefit Of st. Luke's
hospital at Harpers theatre, Tuesday
evening, Feb. II. A glance at this pros
gramme will show what it promises OF
entertainment. All OF the artists men
toned have most generously given thelI
services. The piano used will be Hal
let & Davis loaned for the occasion by
Mr.. Bowlby. Bleuer'S fine orchestra Will
fill up all the intervals between the num-
bers with their splendid playing. n large
number of tickets have been sold, the re-
served seats being mostly taken. We
trust TO the spilit and generosity of the
public to fill every seat in the house and
thus prove that Rock Island may be trust
ed to patronize their home talent when
exerted in behalf of great charity.
PROGRAMME.
FIRST FART.
/. Tableau-Picture Gallery
2 LAS Free Born Eagle .-........ Amer
Davenport Glee Club, /. C KRAFT, Director.
8. "Fiordi Margaretha' ......... ..-...,. A. ditt
Mrs. Ottilie Abel Haas.
| 4. "A, GArOtte. ............... -....-.. .Nleman
O. c. s ITe Eeosslnss Moy fk6opI5
| Mrs Alice Button, Atwn,
| 5. My Guardian Angel, Observation-Disclosures. abb
| NJ. Corns.
| 6. Banjo duet-Messrs. Franklin and Smith.
| :. Tableau-Sleeping Beauty.
SECOND PART.
| / Tableau-Catherine Conan.
| :. "Forsaken am '...................kO Kos chat
| Davenport Glee Club.
| s. "Merrily Roam" ..........-.....S chliffartt
composed expressly for Mrs. Hass)-Mrs. Ottili,
| Abel Hass.
| t. a, spinning Song ........... Mendelssohl
| b. Concert Galopn. .................. Mason
| Mrs. AliSe Button Atweu.
Messrs. Cook. Corns. Collins, Lavender
6. Tramway duet-Messrs Rosenfeld and Gal
owski.
| :. Tablcau-Rome.
The object for which this concert i;
given appeals to each one to aid it with
influence and purse as far as is in hi:
power, to make the object toward whici
the ladies have been working so long and
faithfully the success which they an(
| their plans deserve
The sale of seats has, thus far, beer
very gratifying and nearly all of the best
ones down stairs have been reserved, hut
the nature of the entertainment and the
arrangement of the theatre is such tina
almost any seat in the house is good ant
there is stllan opportunity to secure seat:
that will be entirely satisfactory. Thu
officers of the institution to which tE(
proceeds of the concert are to be devoted
are; President, J. NJ Gould; vice presi-
dent, T. J. Robinson; secretary, L. Ad-
ans; treasurer, 7. E. Loosely, Jr; direc
tors, J. NJ. Gould, E Lewis, T. J. Robin,
son, Rev. r. F. Sweet, E. P. Reynolds,
j. S. Gilmore, J. Aster, j. T. Mott, P
Skinner, L. Adams, J. NJ. RoseAfeld, F
c. Denkman, c. Lynde, and E B. Knox;
executive committee, j. NJ. Buford, Eu'
gene Lewis, and F. c. Denkman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
County Building.

Estate Of Andrew Palmquist, deceased
Final report and petition for discharge
filed. Order declaring the estate insol,
vent and discharging administrator.
Assignment of B. d. Buford & Co. Re
port of assignee and order for partial
distribution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
An Elaciinn

The new officers of the Black Hawk
Paper company, who are also old ones
were elected at the annual meeting as fol
lows: President, J. II. Wilson; secretary
j. NJ. Montgomery; treasurer, j. F. Rob
inson; directors, J. II. Wilson, r. s
Montgomery, j. NJ. Montgomery, D
Montgomery, and B. F. Ramsay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
Freadmsn's Aid.

Rev. G. W. Gray, of Chicago, assistant
secretary of the Freedmen's Aid society,
preached at the First NJ. E. church yes,
terday morning and evening. His SUBJ
iect was the work for which he labors so
ably-the improvement of the condition
of the Freedmen. DIR. Gray is the guest
of Rev. r. G. Pearce.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

An order was entered in the probate
court today, declaring dividend of IS
per cent on the indebtedness of b. d.
Bufold s. Co, leaving snug sum as a
balance to be disbursed later. The
amount involved in the dividend is about
$40 600.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
Veterans Attention.

Rock ISLAND Feb. 1G.
A special meeting of Buford Post. No.
243, G. 4. r.. will be held on Tuesday
evening. Business of Importance. BY
order post commander.
NJ. ". BURGH,
Adjt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
Returns of Tickets,

Those who have taken tickets to sell
for the hospital concert are requested to
make returns by Tuesday noon, if posi-
BILE to Ed. Loosely, at Mitchell & Lynde's
hank
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
THE LENTEN SEASON.
Its observation at Trinity Church.

Rev. r. F. Sweet, rector, of Trinity
church, has issued to his parishioners the
following programme of services and ad :
dress for the Lenten season Of 1885, which
begins Wednesday:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
LENT.

DEAR PARIsHIONERs:-T The purpose OF
Lent is a deeper consecration to God
along the way the Man of Sorrows tr0d =
the way of sacritice-the recognized law
of heaven and earth Ifyou think awhile
you will surely appreciate this purpose
follow us in all our services, and be very
thankful that you are in a church that
faithfully reminds her children, year by
year, Of the well beaten highway of life.
Life is born of sacrifice, and in this school
We must be trained, if We would reach The
blessed end, God in Christ. We begin
our ascension to heaven only when VIZ
lay ourselves upon Gods altar.
The season of Lent may be of value &c
our souls, il, with solemn meditations,
we rightly use these special services
which will enable us to discern Christ, Tho
" orld and ourselves.
Remember. that fasting is not simply 8
matter of the body, but also of the spirit.
Do not depend upon mere abstinence, to
work those results which are only produced
by the Spirit of God through the means Of
grace. The great lesson which Lent teach
es us is self denial. Do not, however, con,
found self denial with those self>infiicteC
ills and troubles which tend to make US
mere religious Journalists. In the hearty
acceptance of the Divine law, and of the
restraints placed upon us by our Heaven
ly Father, we shall find providential OPP
portunitics for discipline, usefulness and
growth. One of the great lessons of Lent
is that we are not to fret at, or strive
against, the will of God In this, as il
all other things, follow the Lord Jesus
and say, not my will, but Thine. 0 God,
be done.
Avail yourselves of every opportunit!
of committing with God in his Holy TEN
pie Enter that Temple. not in haste an(
confusion, but with quiet preparation and
godly purpose. Do not rush. in spiritual
dissipation, hither and thither Be con
slant Engage in meditation. That you
may not be without subjects upon which
to mediate, give heed to the sacred scrip
lures as they are read. Examine YOU
hearts Find ont your special wcaknesse!
and faults. Strengthen your purpose tC
correct them. And that you may not b.
without needed grace, and that Lent may
not end without profit to your souls, b.
unceasing in public and private prayer t.
God, without whom nothing is stron9
and nothing is holy"
Your friend and rector,
r. F. SWEET.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
DIED.

| MCGUIRE-At Mercy Hospital, Davenport of
consumption, Miss Lizzie Mcclure Of Rock isl
and, aged y years.
Funeral from St Josephs church at , =. M, to-
morrow. Friends of the family are invited to
attend
| LAiOA please copy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16

The Zuni Indians have smoked cigar.
cites for 700 years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
SERVICES.


Daily Except Easter Eyeni0 90 a. M, & 80 p. m
Good Friday ........, 10 a. m, IL to II 40 p. m
Easter Even ...........I0 o. m. & 400 y. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-16
THE HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE
FOR LOW PRICES cH--
Patent Medicines Standard and Valuable Drugs Chcac
Coed &c VI.

PRESCRIPTTONS.-O prescriptior der,rtrr,
the market, and all prescriptions are compounded b.
guaranteed to be lower, ny 50peT cent than escvht
aug-l6 dw6m
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-06-14
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

nedsnt @ called offers travellers all
Ta cypress Trains composed of CoMMoDIoJs
4ne MOST MAGNIFICENT
byp
the EST RUN UPON
TRAINS
TRAINS andM
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-06-14
A Very Good Reason.

The following poem from the Chicago
Sun is attracting some attention:
She moves in a mysterious way,
Ignoring callers, day by day.
With Arm resolve and solemn face,
With quiet air and queenly grace,
Following up each firm endeavor,
Seldom conversing-smiling never,
Her meals she eruncRes all alone,
As silently as bricks or stone.
What. think you, mPhes this maiden fair
Move with a sad an6 lemn air?
Why does she never s.Aile again
On aught in range of mortal ken?
Ask of her dentist he can tell,
he understand her reasons well;
he knows what all her grief's about
Her front teeth all have been pulled outl