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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
County Building.
TRANSFERS.

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pit ne ! ne / and sw4 ne IA. Is, 1w: 81, =
400.
X. L. Bollman to VIM. Bollman, pit Sc
I Sc ! and swi II, IS, 1w, andp NV ne
/ IA, 16, 1w; 81 800.
David McNeal to Luther D. Edwards,
lot %, block 55, Watertown.
John Hlntzberger to Hampton High
way Commissioner, pit NV J sw /, Is, IS,
lie; 1926.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
24-Harry L. Angevine, Of CISCO, Hen
ry county, and Miss Mae Scaver, Of Tay>
lor Ridge.
Franklin Baird, of Rural and Miss
Annie Kelly, of Buffalo Prairie.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26

Officer McCabe still feels as though he
had been pounded by base ball bat
from the effects of the late collision in
which he played prominent part. 1t
seems that the engineer was a stranger to
that line of road, and was under the i'm
preston that he was about two miles from
Fairport, when he sailed in sight Of the
station. Mac" claims his miraculous es-
cape is due to the spirit of safety which
encircles ''cop" A'cat is said to have
nine lives, but Mac" says coop" will
double discount the feline tribe for stay
ing qualities.
Miss Young is suffering greatly from
the effects of the severe scalding she re-
ceived, and it is rumored that it will be
necessary to amputate her hands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
STABBED HIS SPOUSE.
Jack Welch, Moline Tough. in the
Tolls for MurderOus Assault.

About midnight Saturday, Jack Welch,
of Moline, and his wife, Supposed to be-
the notorious Jane Kennedy, who enjoys
the unenviable reputation of belonging
to the 'light-fngered' fraternity. en-
gagged in fracus at their domicile in Mos
line. The result is that Mrs. Kennedy is
now fuctuatug between life and death,
and WEIGH is in durance vile.
The row started about some filthy
lucre, quite a sum of winch, it
seems, was in the woman's pos
session, and WEIGH, who was under the
influence of liquor, wanted it to continue
his debauch. HIS wife resisted, but he
was too strong for her, and after knock
ing her down, commenced carving her
with Ratchet. A large cash was cut in
her back, and her head was horribly mus
tilated After the commission of the deed
WEIGH fled and was soon afterwards ar
rested by Deputy Marshal Wells, who
covered him with Il revolver and ordered
him to surrender, which he did Welch
was lodged in the police station and ply
sicians were summoned to attend Mrs.
Kennedy, whom it is thought will recov>
er, although her wounds are OF a serious
and dangerous character.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Mashed on Skating,

Roller skating appears to have taken a
tlrmtr hold on the citizens of Davenport
than of this city, although it is bad
enough here. The horrible rumor is
waited upon a boFeal blast from the Iowa
shore that mothers give their babes drug
that sends them into dreamland in jiffey,
while they themselves meander to the
roller rink morning, afternoon and even~
ing. We trust this shocking tale is un>
true, for it is too inhuman 10 even think
of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26

1t will be seen that many of the funds
are nearly expended, and the strictest
economy will have to be enforced to tide
us over the municipal year, The aldermen
are restricted by law against expending
more than the appropriation for any
fund, and if they so desired they could
not plunge the city into debt, without
drawing from the emergency fund.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Stay Down.

With Il critical eye, only natural to Il
woman, Clara Belle has discovered
drawback to the graceful motion of the
fair sex. 1t occurs however. only where
they attempt TO climb staircase. Eleva
tors might remove this difficulty, but it
isn't every girl who has an elevator at her
command. Clara says:
But there are things which are danger
Gus for a girl to do at home in the pres
ence of her udmirer Going up stairs is
one Of them. 1t is easy enough to descend
with sprightIy grace, but defy any living
being IN skirts to ascend without awk-
wardness. In the current play at DAILY
theatre two of the acts have for scene
an interior in which a broad staircase
leads directly back from the rear. The
characters go up and down uncOuntcd
times The women are personating fine
ladies, and wear the most fashionable
dresses On the stage level they are OBJ
jects of estimable regard, but the instant
they begin to mount those dreadful stairs
they become camels, elephants, anything
that walks grotesquely with the hind legs
They wobble from side to side, they strain
every gusset and seam in their clothes,
they threaten to burst their corset strings
their joints seem to refuse all customary
action, aud the outlines presented BY their
backs bare no resemblance 10 their normal
shapeluess 1t is clear TO my mind that
nature never intended that women should
90 up stairs, for don't believe an angel,
if feminine, could mount the golden stairs
other than absurdly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
A SleIghlng Party

There was jolly party of ladies and
gentlemen out on sleighing iaunt on
Saturday evening, and they had glorious
time There was slight hitch in the ar
rangements, however. A couple of the
ladies conceived the novel idea of heating
large iron, part of a kitchen range, upon
which to toast their corns But the &C
cupants of the sleigh were packed in like
sardnes in a box, and no space could be
found for the heater.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
A Will.

The will OF the late Sampson Tenny, of
Hampton township, was admitted to pro-
bate today lie bequeathed to his wife,
Martha, his homestead, containing two
acres, besides some stock and one wagon.
His stepson, John NJ Vanmeter, and his
son Homer are also remembered The
will was witnessed by W II. Carey and
n. F. Carey, of Carbon Cliff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Great Excitement.

LONDON, Jan. 16,-[Special. l-West>
minister Hall and tower were closed to-
day to all except the government officials,
who are making minute examinations
Large crowds have gathered in the vicin-
Ity, and are earnestly talking over the
matter. The injured policemen, Cox and
Cole, are doing well The case of suspect
Cunningham was continued. The police
declare they have gained some important
clews. Eight more men have been ar
rested and several others are under sur
veillance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Tho Weather.

Soon after it stopped showing on Sat-
urdsy the air became cooler and by Suns
day morning degrees below was re-
ported. II moderated slightly during the
day yesterday. but high wind accompa>
MED by skurrying snow made things very
dsagreeable. 1t grew colder during the
night and this morning we still realize
that winter is with us.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Contagious

John Taylor, the IL year old son Of Mr.,
and MIS- ]. d. Taylor, has been taken i'll
with diphtheria Dr. Cowden is attends
ing him. A young child of W. W. Baker,
on Twentieth street, between Seventh and
Eighth avenues, is afflicted with the same
disease DR.. Craig attending. OF thirty
one contagious cases reported SO far this
month, have proven fatal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
The Womans Hospital Child.

Besides the election of officers at the
meeting of the Woman's Hospital Guild
on Saturday, an executive committe, con-
sisting of officers and the following ladies
were appointed: Mesdames E. Carter,
G. l.. Eyster, Phil Mitchell, c. E. Haw
lev, II. Wadsworth and Henry Schmidt,
of Rock Island, and Mrs NJ. M. Hubbard,
of Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Flooded.

The sidewalk in front of Mitchell u
Lynde's bank and the Golden Eagle cloth
ing store flooded with water Saturday
night, and yesterday covering of ice
made it rather dangerous to pass that
point The trouble arose from the burst
ing of water main. Workmen were
busy today repairing the leak.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
CITY Money

City Clerk Koehler has prepared res
port for the benefit of the city dads, -
and all interested in the city's finances,
giving comprehensive view of the exact
amount Of the sum appropriated for the
different funds, the sum expended, and
the balance GU hand. up to the first Of
January. There are three months yet left
in which the various balances are eX
pccted to hold out. The report is as fol-
lows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26

". A. Glockhof, the ticket broker, has
the agency for Rock Island for the sale
of steamship tickets on fourteen different
steamship lines representing the most
prominent companies, which are sold at
cut rates. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg, $S.25;
range, nut and No. A $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff f. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
PAY Your Taxes.

The taxes for Rock Island for the year
1884 are now due and should be paid at
once to the collector at No. 1919. Second
avenue. D. f. KEEL.
dwtf Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
The Supreme Bench.

ATLANTA. Sept. 2e, 1894. From experience
think 5. $. 5. a very valuable remedy for cutene-
GUS diseases. and al the same time an invigerat-
ing tonic. JAMES JACKSON.
Chief Justice of Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26
FaYorahla.

The Chicago Current thus speaks Ct
the Hennepin canal project
"rhe respectful hearing which con-
gress has given to the Hennepin canal
project betokens the real strength of the
idea. That canal must be made either
now or in some future generation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26

The first bluebird of the year in north
ern ATTITUDES has made its appearance at
Ridgewood, N. J.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-26

Statistics show that clergymen live
about two years longer than lawyers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

We would like to ask the Terri
torial Enterprise, if in the light
of recent events, it really consid-
ers that a new Constitution for this
State can be put in operation with
out a Convention.
The Legislature have had two
trials with this plan of tinkering
up the old Constitution but it won't
work and nearly $4,000 has been
thrown away, following the advice
of the Enterprise. Now before
we throw away $4,000 more would
it not be good idea to call a Con-
stitutional Convention and have
done with this foolishness ?
The task Of passing Acts Of Leg
islature to fix up a new Constitu-
ton without a Convention is like
trying to mend an old battered tea
kettle by stuhing the leaks with
rags and putty.
After all the "imes-Review and
the MORNING APPEAL were right
for the last two years as usual.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.

The Newspaper Postage bill now
before Congress will doubtless be
passed. The Philadelphia Press
thus explains the situation, and
furnishes an argument in favor of
the bill:
The Western newspapers have
united in forcible plea to Con
gress for the reduction Of newspa-
per postage. Though the West
has taken the lead in the proposed
measure of justice, it is of equal
concern to the press, and incident
ally to the public Of the whole
country, and the representatives Of
all sections should unite in passing
it. Until ten years ago, newspaper
postage was paid by the subscriber.
In 1874 the law was changed so
as to require prepayment at the Of
flee Of publication. The practical
effect was to add the whole amount
of postage to the expense Of pro-
ducing a paper. The burden fell
upon the publishers because it was
found it impossible to charge it to
the subscriber, and the tendency
of price has been downward in
stead of upward. Within the ten
years other postage has declined.
Letter postave has been reduced
to two cents, and the rates or
transient newspapers and periodi-
Gals which haye less claims to con-
sideration, have been cut down
one-half. Regular newspaper post
age has not shared in the general
reduction, but remains what it was
ten years ago, and it is heavy tax
on publishers.
For the benefit of the county
papers they are allowed to go free
through the mails within the
county of publication. This prac-
tically exempts the great body Of
rural papers from postage and it
ought not to be changed. But the
discrimination which entirely re-
lieves them and leaves the whole
burden upon others is unjust to
the latter. The newspapers now
pay million and half dollars a
year, and the argument with which |
they support their application is
unanswerable. 1t should be against |
the policy of the Government to
impose any unnecessary tax on the
dissertation of intelligence, and
the proposed measure which the
Committee has favorably consid-
cred, to reduce the rate from two
cents to one cent pound, ought to
to pass"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

They say His Excelleney, Cow
ernor Adams, is sweating blood"
oyer the military bill. It was a
little unkind for the Legislature to
place a candidate for the United
States Senate in a position where
neither a giggre nor an ace full can
be Of any assistance to him, Reno
Gazette.
Certainly a bad position for a
Governor, but we viii bet a Rem
ington rifle against miners can
dlestick, that no matter what he
does, he will make plausible ex-
PLANTATION that will satisfy the
other side.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

A bill has been introSuced in
the Pennsylvania Legislature to
establish the whipping post for the
exclusive benefit Of wife beaters.
There is a strong sentiment in favor
of the measure, and it is not i'm
probable the bill may become law.
The inadequacy of an ordinary
penalty for this particularly cow
ardIy offense is recognized; fines
and Imprisonment punish the
beaten wife as much as the hus-
band, but it is thought forty lashes,
we'll laid on, will work complete
cure, except in extreme cases
where the dose has to be repeated
several times.
Such bill waz passed in this
State several years ago, but Com
stock Justice of the Peace declared
it unconstitutional.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
Young HIen!-NcaG This.

The NoLTAIC BELT &C., OF MARSHALL,
Michigan. offer to send their celebrated
ELECTRo-VoLTAIC BELT and other Ell
ECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men (young or old afflicted
with nervous debility, loss OF vitality
and loss OF manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for rheumatism, neur-
aliga, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No
risk is incurred as thirty days trial al
lowed. Write them at once for Illus
ated pamphlet free
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
e Oakland Tribune

The Oakland Tribune very
kindly says: The State of Nevada
has 100000 acres of land for sale,
consisting of timber, agricultural
and grazing lands, that. can be
selected from any Incorporated
lands within the State. Nevada is
one of the best grazing States in
the Union, and has also many rich
and fertile valleys where the best
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

The Dakota Assembly last week
passed the Woman Suffrage bill by
a vote of % to 49, A canvass of
the Council indicates its passage
by that body.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

crops can be raised without irriga-
ton. Her vast plains, which are
denominated deserts, are rich, and
wherever irrigated, produce abun-
dainty. The Silver State has seen
its worst days.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

John Novacovich, next to Job stern
berg'S, is now selling groceries and pro-
visions, fruits, vegetables, nuts, candies
and general family supplies, and this is
the place to look for first-class goods at
low figures. Try it I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18

Com bined will meet the gaze OF all par
ticipators and spectators on his event
full occasion, one that every deniZen o
this city and surrounding tow ms should
take pride in, and use every effort to
make it a financial success, the Ball be-
ing for the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
photographs.

Peterson, the photographer, is now in
PRODUCING several novelties in this BUSH
ness and is taking pictu res in the best
lyle OF the art. Try his new dry plate
recess. tt
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
Doc. Hcnton.s Livery stable.

Doc Benton wishes to inform his pa
rOnS that he is at the old stand. ready
furnish livery teams on the shortest
notice. Also deals in ice and mineral
water, delivered to any part OF the city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
Notice.

All orders for repairs and instruct ions
on the Favorite Singer Sewing Machine
left at our store will be promptly attend
ed to by competent repairer.
CAGWIN & NOrEwARE,
If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
Proposals for Site for the u. 8
Government Building.
OFFICE OF THE Postmaster,
CARSON CITY, NEVADA.
Fahrn J2a5

OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER,
CARSON CITY, NEVADA.
February, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until IL M, on the fourth day
of March, 1885, for the sale Of property
suitable as site for the public build
ing authorized to be erected in this city.
A corner lot is preferred. II a corner lot
the dimensions should be not less than
100 K $50 feet !; if not a corner lot, not less
than 120 $50 feet, the $50 feet to be street
frontage. Buildings on property select
ed to be retained and removed by the
owner. The Department reserves the
right to eject all proposals.
Proposals should be marked " Propo
sails for sale of property for site OF a
public building at Carson City, Ne
vada, "and addressed to
&C. WHITE. Postmaster.
Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
Shaving and lIaircuttins.

For a good bath, with hot or cold wa
ter, or shave performed in a work
manlike manner, go to John Cuhna's
barber shop. Haircutting a specially.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-18
To Rent.

A house Of ten rooms, with all the
modern improvements. Inquire at
this office.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11
A NOVEL c
mi Which L. Bully upon the Model OF the
Human Throat.

One Of the greatest novelties shown
at the Franklin Institute Exhibition in
Philadelphia is the yocalian organ. II
has followed the process Of producing
sound which is peculiar to the vocal
organs Of men and animals, and by
this method great seniority. purity and
strength are obtained by more compact
means than those employed in the pipe
organ. In the vocalian organ the wind
is conducted into the wind chest. which
represents the human lungs, by a wind
trunk from the bellows below. Lead
ing out from this chest is a throat, re-
sembling the t~rachea, and . short dis
lance within and across the throat is a
peculiar reed, which performs the same
function As the vocal chord in the
human throat. The sound produced by
the vibration of the reed meets with 4
contraction a little distance further
within the throat similar 10 that ut the
~fauccs. whence il enters into the mouth
cavity. For low notes there are
large throats and reeds and mouths
a foot square and for high notes
proportiOnately short threats and small
reeds and mouths. In each mouth
cavity is q round hole, corresponding
to the nasal opening of the human sub
ject and performing the same function
for the vOcaiian that the nostril does
for the man, assisting the vibration
and modifying or improving the quail
" of the sound emitted. Economy Of
space is one of the advantages of the
~vocalian organ, the equivalent Of eight
hundred notes or pipes being packed
in a compass not much larger than an
upright piano. The instrument has
three banks of keys. two and 4 half
octaves of pedals and twenty stops. BY
means o: which the sounds Of all the
instruments commonly initiated on
pipe organs s be reproduced. The adj
vantages claimed by the vocalian organ
is that il remains in perfect tune. Pipe
organs being subject 10 the influence Of
changes Of temperature, their pitch va
ries with heat or cold. and to the re-
fined ear they are seldom i'm perfect
tune. The merit claimed for the vOca-
liaI is that certain of its stops are even
finer than any known to the pipe or
gan. and that in the matter of power it
is equivalent to the p~ipe-organ, except
in the heavier bass notes, which, in the
inventors opinion. do not require q
greater volume than that of the vOca.
lian. Mr.. Hamilton's invention is an
altogether novel instrument. and is at
tracing a great deal of critical at:en.
tion.-C0r. Chicago Sun.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11
AT SEA.
Th~ Question Of ship. nj Sea s""'rna"'-
eating with Zach Othsr rhs"Tsi'tsny
koissi.

Th~ Question Of shiy. ut sss Gon'uaa"f-
eating with Zach Othsr Theoretically
Solved.
Professor Bell - telephone fame
anil Professor Trowbndg. 81 Harvard
COLLEGE have theoretically solved ;hs
Question of ship - sea communicative,
with each other. and both NJ. anSipa'
for practical tests Tho r"suits e" far
obtained apply - steamship. whsfb ar
lich.cd by electricity. and consequently
have dynamu- on board \ Wtrr whIsh
ia attached 10 the dynamo j. above -
trail after the vessel IN the waisr. thus
giving u Whist amount - ground con
n.ction. The end on -hiVboaTd ha- q
f.I.uhon. attached The 'Id. % Its
connection with the dynamo. D Por~l-
sv.. while IN. end trailing IA thT 80
Or j. negative II tho wIr" p > mils
long. then the water about the ship for
half = NIL. would bc positive. and ise
water within fhr other hslf TaAs-
would be negative Thus isFrr - a
large ares uf water abpHt 20" F**s*I
winch j. affected positively ~ negative
l.. and no vessel with q cur~TCsf~ndi1S
Telephone ~attarbmeuf a suter TAB
ara lihDui giving n0tlr~ 10 tie h.isn-
81. OF board both sh.s ard commgns
cation csn - earned IN or"r iAf
wiz. Is such arrangements csA~'n
can - prevented n fog. A. comm1D%
cation can b. continually eaU.sj On ~
long 81 the Fe-sels az. .stAgn To- gwen
ara II. on practical tss;s. 1a2SaaAi
cation can thu - ssccs.f4.iy ezT@i
GA tbe ocean r-srs can. D Inz;a4AY
adopting the .ystsia. Confines t8EtI
racing with much e.. danger Il colA-
| siou--.rv EsSfyyf -s1E8grd.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11
WOULDN'T GE RASS.
This Rebuff Received ~ a ~N.ishborl, fo-
elInod Csior~,i LAZY.

LADY >aid a negro M stop
ping II, the gate of a prominru; citizen
and addressing the mistress ui th,
hous. hold, Il want, ter tell Ny lat !
hab mnbrd inter dc huu~e j., .rcross
de- street. an ia, If I'M. ycrs Il"
RICH, sort cr pus>on I'll nc.ghbor wid
yer.
.'Nhat do % mean
Muffin out,n H. WAY. LADY, Jes
want. ,,r fn- out Il Yer ho night -"Tt
n pus,ou an Il ycr j.. ID nesEhbor
wild YER. Lady. | wants tor barrier cr
dre.- trr war ter dr funul
",o on away from here, you good
for-uottmg thing
LADY. I'll Gin Yer on" mo chance
! lik.. ter nab good ncishbors "har-
eber | lih.. an | ain s~ineter be- rash
erbou, nuthin'. Len me dat drcss tsr
war ter IT, iuuul'
.'Go on away. | tell Won. ] wont
lend a drr... D. Spu think Id wear a
DIRE, after soG had>wurn it,'
.'Ill gin YOU n mo chance. for 81
I tell, yer | ncbCr = Ta.h Len IN" -
dre-.. case ! wants i"T De- ~ ueight"pr
wild yer. l. yer g~'sincter let me hab IL
dre~,?'
500 away. or I'll send for q police
man.
..IN 90. Yer kahn b. no nriChhpr
o. mine. fur I kahn at nn eaii-tack-
shun outen sci. lie mighty p.rtic i"r
erboui my ncighbor.. One pint wii
me i. Ter ri, good n~cighbof. an den
20 crh.ad. Now. | won't be ra-h-
The lady slammed the door -ATsIs-
! s1fr Trar,isr.