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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

A young man who has been employed
at the Rock Island house for some time,
bought suit of clothes about week ago
from Jonas Bear, the price stipulated be-
ing sci 70. He paid $40 on the suit,
promising to pay the balance of $11.75
on March 8, when his monthly salary
came in Last night he suddenly left the
city and went to Geneseo without paying
his bill and with the intention of going to
Chicago; but just as he was boarding the
Chicago train at Geneseo, Officer McCabt
tapped him on the shoulder. The officer
wanted good company home and asked
the young man to return with him. The
request was complied with and wher
they arrived this morning an interview
was arranged between Mr.. Bear and his
debtor. The young man paid his bill ant
Mr.. Bear was lenient and allowed him L
depart, refusing to prosecute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Paper Hangers.

Mrssrs Rabe, Heitahrends & Lewis,
the popular painters and paper hangers
of No. 1915 Second avenue, in day or
two will be in receipt of their spring
stock of wall paper, as Mr., Rabe is now
in Chicago purchasing stock. He will
have all the latest and most popular de-
signs in house decorating. With the paint
brush or with the paste brush they are
able to transform the interior of any
house into palace. Mr.. Joseph Lewis,
who has been admitted as member Of
the firm, is well known as very superior
house decorator. All those who desire
work of that kind done should call on
this firm before making arrangements
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
About Right

An exchange says: Here is a warning
to men who exercise a false economy in
the matter of advertising One of this
description wanted to sell some land, SC
he put up a written notice in one of the
hetels the other day, A man who Was in
curing for farm was referred to tho
notice when he replied; i can't buy lant
al fair price from any man who does his
advertising IN that way. He'd steal the
fence, the pump handle and the barr
doors before he'd give up possession.
The above is not printed for campaign
purposes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Rock ISLAND, Feb. &c


EDITOR ARGUS The city election is
close at hand.
In the result the interest of the citizens
and tax payers is paramount to every
claim of partizan consideration.
The political views of the mayor have
nothing to do with his making a good
officer, and are of no consequence provid-
ed he administers the affairs of the city as
nom partisan, and in the spirit of true
economy.
For city of 1900 inhabitants our
burdens are too great.
Our taxes repel the investment of capi-
tai.
The growth of the city in population
wealth. manufactures. exchange of pro-
ducts, and individual incomes is not at all
commensurate with our natural advan
tages, or indicative of the general pros
perity which ought to exist
So far as administration of the city
government tends to affect our condition,
what is our duty in the prem
men to Office in every department with a
view to their fitness and efficiency as off,
Gals, without regard to their political
opinions upon questions of state or ma
tional politics.
What Immediately concerns US as Rock
Islanders to know is the mans opinions
in regard to the city's finances, and the
proper administration of city business.
Let the city's affairs, like those of any
well managed, prosperous, business con-
Germ, be conducted upon business princi~
pies, so managed as to make the money
go the turthest possible and getthe great
est benefit to the city in return.
To this end elect good men to Office
not as partizans, nor by partizan usages,
but select and elect competent, expert
enced. trusty men FOR office.
And to this end let all parties unite for
the common good. 1t is the man who is
needed-the interest of the city is the
only party to be considered.
Drop all the machines, and let the tax
payers put up ticket which, if elected,
would act in the interest of the taxpayers
and not as party almoners of the city Is
means bestowed as a reward or an induce
ment for party services
We have the material for such ticket
There are plenty of men in this city,
who, as officers, would be an honor to
the city, whose administration would be
careful, just, conservative, and economic
in the direct cuItailment of expenses and
diminution of excessive taxation.
But they don't belong to the machine
of any party. They are not the ones who
anxiously seek offlce-they must be called
out bv the necessities of the times and the
urgent voice of the people, irrespective OF
party. Let US call. If not, why not?
| CITIZEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Q-SaQ-hea Thanks.

O>Sau-Kee Tribe of the Improved Or
der of Red Men, held their monthly meet,
ing last evening and passed vote Of
thanks to Mayor Mott for allowing the
use of the council chambers for the use Of
the ladies at the recent ball of the tribe
Mr.. Herkert was also the recipient of {
vote of thanks for the elegant supper
which he prepared on that occasion. In
recognition OF the services of Alderman
Henry, the handsome floral emblem pre-
scented TO the tribe by j. J McGinnis,
was given to him. Mr.. Henry has hat
the flowers photographed. to preserve
their beauty in picture even if he can
as nature made them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
An Array Of Talent.

The coming of the Hattie Harvey ska
torial combination is looked forward to
as the great event of the season at the
rink. Miss Harvey is without peer as a
skater, and the wonderful feats Of George
Nash on the bicycle have never been
equ4led by anyone. He is perfect master
of his machine and some of his acts are
simply marvellous. George Jackson is
absolutely without rival as a fancy ska,
ter, ami his race on rollers against Nash
on the bicycle, is close and exciting
contest You cannot afford to miss this
attraction
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Fined For His Fun

Three boys. Charles Pfatf Henry Han
sen and John Littig, were taken before
Justice Chopper this morning, charged
with throwing snow balls against the
house of Edward A. Brazier, deaf mute
living at No. 1875 Seventh avenue The
evidence was not sufficient to sustain the
charge against any but Pfaff, and he was
fined S. and costs. a sentence none too
heavy for one who would take advantage
of the infirmities of another to do him
harm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

The trial Of the seduction case, at DAYS
export, in which the man and woman are
well known Rock Island parties. is pro-
crossing before Justice Kramer, with
closed doors at the defendants request
The plaintiff testified yesterday that Ans
dresser accomplished his purpose under
promise of marriage and by frequent pro-
testations of love. The defendant was
engaged to be married to another girl IN
March, and when his friends understood
the condition of Miss Collins, $50 she tes~
tified) they obtained drugs TO procure an
abortion. The previous good moral
character of the plaintiff was attested by
several witnesses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

On the evening of March %. the Great
Western Orchestra" will give an instru>
mental concert. at the Wagner opera
house, Moline, which will be an event Of
much Importance to musical circles. 1t
will be genuine treat ANA doubtless
there will be large attendance-includ,
ing those who will assist in the concert
are Frederick n. Jones, the celebrated
Trambone virtuoso, Prof. Ernest Otto,
Solo Violin, Mr.. G. Fohringer, Cello Solo
list, and the Great Western Orchestra
OF twenty pieces under the direction Of
Prof. H. Braunlict.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
County Building

24-Estate of Elizabeth Taylor, de
ceased. Order that the administrator
give notice of final settlement of the es-
tate on Monday, March 93rd prox. by
three weeks publication,
Guardianship of Ernst Kellerstrass,
minor. Guardians account filed and APP
proved.
Estate of Dennis Schuck. deceased.
Appraisement bill filed and approved.
25-Guardianship of Albert B. and
Gilbert H. Michaels, minors. Guardians
report filed and approved.
Guardianship of minor heirs of Squire
J. Thompson, deceased. Final report
and release of ward, Sarah A. Hartman,
filed and guardian discharged.
Guardianship of minor heirs of William
H. Richards. Guardians report filed and
approved
Estate of Peter Erhart, deceased Re
port of sale of real estate filed ami APP
proved.
Guardianship of Hattie l. Clifford
Report and wards receipt fled and ap-
proved and guardian discharged.
Guardianship of Fannie Shaw, minor
heir of Benjamin F. Shaw, deceased.
Guardians report and wards final receipt
and release filed and approved and guar
dian discharged.
TRANSFERS
% Jacob F. Barker to Jacob A Rake.
q 81 SCI 20, 20, De, $1,000.
C. c. Chamberlin tc jeremiah CHAINS
berlin, out lot "a, 6, Il, /, W, $4,000.
Nancy HUT to James Ewing, lot l.,
Herbert r. Edwards first addition to Mos
line, 81 900.
Charles DeGraff to John Vanstta, part
mel SO. Is, 5w. Sl.450.
Peter Sauhl to Carl Freeshe, e3 lot 4,
block /, Bailey Davenport's first addition
to Rock Island, 5000.
Henry Fluegel to John Zeitler, nw4 4,
IS, 5w, $1,000
Otis J. Dimick to c. E. Lindstrom. lot
65, South Rock Island. $500
William Kitson to John F. Ktson. S!
St Is. 10. 2e. and nwt mel %, IS, 2e,
So, 400.
24-Anna Febben to John Rocker, pt
NV fractional / 4. 1S, Pc. SAT-, and same
to same sw3 sci 80, 10. &c, $1,672.
J. NJ. Buford, assignee, to P. L. Mitch>
ell, Cd lot 8, block :. lower addition to
Rock Island, 800, and P. L. Mitchell to
Rock Island Plow Co. same, 800.
John Spickler to Robert and Samuel
Moffit, 81 ne4 and swi mel "a. 16 3w
$500.
Peter Earhart, by administrative, to
Robert Bruner, nj lot Q, block 3. Bailey
Dayenpoit's fourth addition to Rock ISL
and, 5000, and Bobcrt Bruner to E. H
Guyer, $500. and E. H. Guyer to Maria
Ann Bruner, same, 5000.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Henry Schneider and Miss Dorothea
Wohlenberg; Robert G. Summers and
Libbie A. Gunsaulis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.
RURAL, Feb. {

RURAL, Feb. 20.
Snow, snow, nothing but snow, and we
are still expecting Mansilis big snow
storm.
Mr.. George Stuart and wife have made
arrang ements TO move south.
Miss frankie Gordon returned Thurs
day from two weeks visit to friends in
Bowling.
Mr.. Michael Ward and family will re-
move to Rock Island March 1st, which
place they will make their future home.
As Mr.. Hugh Blackstock and Miss
Theresa Fitzpatrick were out riding the
other day their team INDUCED in runa-
way. Fortunately no serious damage
was done except the breaking OF one side
of the buggy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
The Frigid Bean Country.

A letter received in this city from Boss
ton, says that Dorchester Bay is frozen
over and that people are enjoying skating
and sleighing down Boston Harbor fol-
five miles. an event that has not trans
pired before in thirty. fve years. 1t seems
that the residents in the paradise for
baked beans and acstheticism have also
beeen struck by polar wave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
The Injunction Modified.

Judge Peasants, at the instance of
Mcssrs. f. D. Sweeney and G. W. Kret
singer, who represented Mr.. Wilson, has
issued an order modifying the injunction
issued to restrain Mr. Wilson from selling
the property, stock or material of the
buggy company property The moditica-
ton permits Mr.. Wilson to use the stock
material and unfinished work ON hand, to
manufacture into buggies and sell in the
usual course of trade, and apply the pros
ceeds, less the expenses, upon the indebt-
ness of the company which he has thus
paid or become liable to pay, and to make
verified report TO the court between the
first and fifth day of each month, begins
ming April LIST, and until otherwise order
ed by the court. This is done because g
receiver cannot be appointed at once and
SO that the property will not lie idle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

The Golden Eagle comes out today and
explains the great surprise in store for all.
1t is this. They have embraced the OPP
portunity Of buying in at bankrupt sale,
about $4,000 worth of clothing from a
manufacturer in the east who very re-
Gently failed The goods are of the lat
est styles and have been made expressly
for this spring and summer trade and
were purchased by the Golden Eagle at
AZ cents on the dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Going to Leave.

Phil Cook has accepted the position of
day clerk in the Clifton house at Free
port, ann will hereafter be found wearing
the diamonds behind the counter there.
Phil is cut out for hotel clerk, polite al
fable and obliging, and although sorry to
lose him, we congratulate him, and wish
him success in his new position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
DROPPED DEAD.
A Republican Representative from
Whlteside County Drops Dead,
Giving the Democrats a
Majority.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. &c, Especial.
Hon. Robert E. Logan, the republican
member of the house of representatives
from Whiteside county. died suddenly
today The vacancy will be filled by a
special election to be called by
the governor. BY his death, the dem"
ocrats, with Haines, now have a majority
of two in the house, but not majority
of the two houses on joint ballot, The
house adjourned out of respect to the de-
ceased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Wanted q Sieighride.

A horse and sleigh, the property of Mr..
Fred Ascherman, hitched on Brady street
in Davenport, between Fourth and Fifth.
was stolen last night. Later in the evening
it was recovered by the police of this city.
The horse was standing in the street and
it is supposed the animal was taken by
some one who wanted sleighride and
thought this woItd be cheap way of
getting it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
An Open Camp Fire.

BufOrd Post, of the c. A. r., met last
last evening and made final arrange
ments for the open came fire to be held
on the evening of March T. The camp
fire is to be surrounded with all the asso-
Citations Of baked beans and hard tack.
and relations of events of the dark
period, which serve to recall so vividly
to the mind the incidents connected with
it and make these assemblages so dear to
the veterans heart. To the outsider, who
did not participate, they have a charm,
which an insight, through the descriptive
powers of another, into the actions of
those who have become heroes always
gives. The members of the post are al
thorized 30 invite their friends, and the
posts of surrounding towns have received
invitations. Ii will be a reunion on n
small scale, in which outsiders will be al
lowed to participate. Committees were
appointed last night TO complete the de
tails of the camp fire, af follows: On pro-
gramme, Post Commander +. H. Bow
man, Jr., Thomas Campbell and David
Hitler; on arrangements. QuartermaSter
Harson, n. c. McQuillen, J. c. Gorham,
William Rinck and George Stoddard
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
THE CITY In BRIEF.

A. II. McCandless, ID. D. s.. dentist
Nice fresh, fat turkeys at Henry
Lamps.
DIR. J. W. Stark, Dentist. 1922 Second
avenue. d1Yr
Clothing at your own price at the Col
den Eagle.
DR.. A. T. Hawley dentist, corner Sev-
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
Smoked fish of all kinds at Henry
Lamps.
Read the Golden Eagle advertisement
on the first page.
J. j. Parks, Esq, went to Reynolds
this morning to sell some land belonging
to the |. Johnson estate.
Everybody can afford to have new
suit of clothes at the present prices at the
Golden Eagle.
]. w. Sanders, the representative of
the Union Hardware company, is guest
| at the ROCK island mouse.
Gingham sale at McIutire & Co. s Fri
day morning, 8 cents per yard.
J. II. Buckingham, of the Chicago steel
works, is in the city stopping at the Rock
Island house.
Clothing at unhcard of low prices.
$4,000 worth of stock at 50 cents on the
dollar at the Golden Eagle
McIntirc & Go. place on sale tomorrow
morning. new line of towels. one line of
knotted fringe at Is cents each,
This is the anniversary of tho birthday
of Victor Hugo, the great French writer,
author of Les Miserables and other noted
works,
One case of broken plaid and check
gingham, s cents per yard, Friday morn>
ing at McIntrc Il Co.'S.
Rubber footwear in great variety and
at reasonable prices can be found at the
Central shoe store of c. l.. and S. N.
Wyncs.
A debating society in this county will
wrestle with the following question at its
meeting: If the Mormon has eight wives
and loses one of them, how much of a
widower does he become.
The regular monthly meeting of the
officers of the Ladies' Relief society will
be held at the residence Of Mrs. Hoffman,
Saturday. Feb. 2Sth, at $50 p. m.
Mrs. r. J. BUFoRD,
Sec, pro TEN,
Bum, Phillippi & Wilson will have
their new Rock Island directory out by
March /. They claim, and with good
ground, We hope, to have the most com
plete publication of the kind ever gotten
up in this city.
Two hand fire extinguisher agents were
in the city yesterday and it was picnic
TO listen to one eXtol the merits of his ex
tinguisher and run down the other and
then 90 to the other and hear his version
of each.
| Police Magistrate Chopper can now con
slider himself among the upperest of the
upper ten-on a par with dude Lowell, in
factor he is suffering from an attack
of rheumatic govt which became so ex>
cruciatingly painful that he had to close
his office at noon yesterday.
| A cross roads hebdomadal perpetrates
this SANDER on our law makers: "A cons
mittee, composed OF members of the Hi
nois Legislature, visited the insane asylums
the other day, and tried to get the in
mates to swap places with them. As the
poor devils refused, it is suspected they
are no longer insane
Mr. W 4. Glockhon the Harper house
tobacconist, has given up the retail bus!>
ness, and will contine his attention exclu>
sively to the wholesale trade. The ticket
business has been purchased by MIR. 0. P.
Blake, the ticket broker of Davenport,
who will continue the business at the
same place The ticket business will be
in charge of Thomas Reidy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

The combinations said to be most prob
able in Massachusetts politics this year
are ex-Congressman Craro for governor
and Dawes for senator, or Ames for gov.
er,,or and Robinson for senator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

f. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
The Verv Latest.

The very latest styles in hats have ar
rived at Libermans, the only establish
ment in the city receiving them and the
only place where specially is made of
late STYLE hats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

Round trips tickets to the inaugura>
ton exercises at Washington, D. c. on
sale at c., r. l. & P depot, Moline
avenue, Feb. - and %, and Mar /. ., and
3, 1885 26>5t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26
Paw Your Taxes.

The taxes for Rock Island for tie ycal
1884 are now due and should be paid al
once to the collector at No. 1919 Second
avenue d. F. KEEL,
dwtt Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

Wisconsin is coming to be counted one
of the tobacco growing states.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

Edinburgh is the healthiest large city
in Great Britain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

Pork tenderloins, spare ribs, leaf lard,
pigs feet, sausage meat, breakfast bacon.
fresh Or cured hams, at Gilmore's pork
house, First avenue, between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth streets. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-26

W. 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, 1885-02-26
Cow Wanted

A good young fresh COW, Apply tC
p. L. MITCHELL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

really all there Is to what the Argus calls
Mr. Blaine's prescription. The Democrats
have voted freely and their votes have been
fairly counted; no unfair advantage has been
taken of them in districtng the State. But
they have not had fair share of the offices.
The Argus's long sermon amounts to this
and nothing more. And yet on the strength
OF this the Argus has the assurance to init
mate that the prosecutions the Democrats
are subjected 10 in Maine are really as great
as those suffered by the black Republicans
in the South.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

The letter from James F. Legate publish ed
by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat seems to
show coDclusively that be represented that
his negotiations on behalf of st. John were
with the knowledge and sanction of the letter.
Perhaps his representations were false, but
st. Johns recent denial of all knowledge Of
them can hardly be accepted as conclusive
on that point.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

Belya Lockwood insists that Cleveland
was not elected and threatens to make
trouble. The Democratic National Commit
tee ought TO direct the Democrats all over
the country to assemble In mass meetings
forthwith, and declare in blood and thunder
speeches that they will never, never submit
to be counted out by woman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

Capt Phelan who was shot in Rossa's Of
fee, declares that Rosa is really detective
in the employ of the British government. If
the Irish servant girls who have been
mulcted for the benefit of his Diminishing
fund.- come TO believe that he is likely to be-
come baldheaded directly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

Gen. Butler having come out of his cam
paign somewhat short is going to try and
make up part of the deficiency by a libel
suit. As rule, however, libel suits only in.
crease the deficiencies of the men who in
dulge in them. The sinful game of poker Is
a surer reliance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

We DO not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publcs-
ton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

The report of the jail inspectors is not on
hewhole very fattering to our jails or jailors.
The jail at Ellsworth is iu so bad shape that
culprits cannot be confined In it at all while
the jail at Belfast, though used. is really unfit
for habiiation. The management of good
many of the jaiiois is reported as "rather
loose" Down in Kennebec county the Jail
seems to have been for some time managed
chiefly by the prisoners. AS matter of
dollars and cents the workshops are a fail
ure, Though they keep the prisoners out of
idleness and are benefit in that way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-13

Since the civil service law went into oper-
alton, in July, 1883, there have been 214
clerks of $1,000 class appointed under its
provisions in the interior department. Most
OF these have completed their probationary
term ct six months and have been perma-
nently appointed. In the postofice depart
ment 80 clerks have been appointed under
The new laws, "A of whom passed success
fully the probationary term; seven of the Ia
have been promoted and two have resigned.