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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Taken Home in Disgrace.

Less than year ago, young man
came to this city from Rockford, III. He
was the son Of prominent citizen Of that
place and soon secured position here.
He became addicted to loose habits, led
a fast life and found his salary too small
to supply the many wants of his fastidi-
Gus nature. A short time ago he went
into Marshall's drug store and managed to
secrete about $40 worth Of pcrfumcry
about his person, with which he went OFF
The theft was found out and the perpes
traitor discovered A letter was then sent
to the young mans father. shortly after
he went to MCCabc's store and asked if
he could write a letter there Permission
was granted and while apparently busy
writing he succeeded in extracting some
money from the money drawer His
agency in that was also found out. As q
result, his father came here q couple of
days ago, feeling deeply the disgrace
which his son had brought on himself and
family. He paid the amount at each place
and took his son home where he could
keep him under his own watchruI care.
The escapades of the young man were III
excusable as he was getting a reasonable
salary, but the desire to attain the dis
tinction of being zone of the boys" over
came his sense of right.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Rallhf Work.

The Ladies' Relief society met as per
notice through the daily papers Feb. 2Sth
at the residence of Mrs. VIM. Hoffman
The following reports were made:
First ward-Miss l.. Dcnkman, mana
ger. Number of families assisted, nine;
nationality, Irish, A; colored, 3; German
/ English, 1; amount expended. $40. 30,
and three tons of coal.
Second ward-Mrs. VIM. Hoffman,
manager. Number of families assisted, 5;
nationality, American, A; German, /;
amount expended, 90 cents and $7.S8 in
groceries from donation and } tons of
coal.
Third ward, Mrs G. l.. Eystcr manager
Number of families assisted 8; nation
ality not stated; amount expended S. IS
and $5.15 in groceries from donation and
ton coal.
Fourth ward, Mrs. S. B. Edison, mana
ger-Number of families assisted 2; ma
tionality not stated amount expended
$3.50 and two tons coal.
Fifth ward, Miss Minnie Magill, mana>
ger-No report,
Sixth ward, Mrs. Gilmore Hurst, mana
ger-Number of families assisted, 3; ma
tionality, Irish g American / amount ex
pended $5. 80 and one ton of coal.
Seventh ward, Miss Lizzie Weyer-
hauser manager-For January and Feb
ruary number of families assisted g. na>
tionality not stated; amount expended
S15. IS and one and half tons of coal.
Mrs. NJ. A. Wall, treasurer, reports
balance cash on hand 1851. On motion
the meeting adjourned to meet the last
Saturday in March.
Mrs. T. ]. BUFaRD,
Sec'y pro TEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
supervisors- Union Resolution

The board of supervisors, before ad-
journing this morning, passed the follow
ing resolution in regard to the gratui-
touS illusions of the Union in regard to
the proceedings of the board and the time
consumed in their work. The
Union has now been the recip-
lent of load of sand, leather
medal and finally a derisive vote of
thanks which the Union will probably
swallow as highly complimentary
know the difference Cover the left. y
An aye and nay vote was called on the
resolution resulting in It's adoption by an
unanimous vote. The preamble and res
outions are as follows;
WHEREAS, This board of supervisors
has received from the editors of the Rock
Island Union very liberal and free ad-
vertising during the preceding year, and
WHEREAS if it had not been for such
liberal and free advertising from the said
editors, the people in the county of Rock
Island would not have known what the
board of supervisors had done or how
much time was consumed by them in do
ing their work Be it therefore
ReSoloed, By this board that vote of
thanks are due and are hereby extended
to the said editors of said Rock Island
Union; and be ii further
Resojced, That this board recommend
to the ensuing board that if they do not
wish such free advertising they must
give the printing of the proceedings of
their meetings to the said editors of the
said Rock Island Union and ask their adj
vice and opinions on all questions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.
MILAN, March 6, 1885.

MILAN, March G. 1885.
Dadies rink will be open tomorrow
night.
Snnarvisor Goo1low STAYED with Jobn
Gilmore last NIGHT
Tho p,,.l Uaul, Stor,od mn f,u hast
,oIaT
Johh hehoe' VINO mas peeh nome ior
tne pass week VIII return 10 NahNaNee
larry 1li, lhe manager manage Oh the
%iahs'iL / "pei ."l,il'a went hoiiie III Il
nylns Nisl' ~ i'o."'''"' ~
Z. ID. Bradley has rented the old store
room formerly occupied by {. II. Dibbern
and Will open an agricultural implement
room
Thos. Kerr was over to Rock Island
and attended the inaugural ceremonies
last Wednesday. Ills friends had the
pleasure of making him feel happy
NJ. F. Coon has moved to Milan and
will make his abode here until warm
weather when he viii depart for Kansas
to locate on farm.
The latest is that John is setting up
the cigars. 1t is an eleven pound boy.
His brother Tom says that they call him
pa, At last accounts pa and boy were
doing well.
The Union is irving to make the public
believe that our board of supervisors are
two for a cent That puts us in mind of
The bow that had his hat thrown at Cleye>
land THE public has a chance to LAUGH
Gao D;nksor ro,urred from pelo;,
uith ycrv katherine nroanec,s on Tho t tr;ai
81 ,hoir sawdnst mpcbine Gov manrfa ~
,nr ; min The nxh;h;tion was Nd
hafnroe p LARGO asaemhlone Of nxnort nnn ,,r
manufacturers and nroyed satisfactory n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
The Coming Treat

The unparalleled journey of Lieut..
Schwatka in search of Sir John Franklin
in the Arctic regions, will go down in his
tory as one of the great exploits of the
century. The journey, full of danger,
battling against cold and hunger, makes
thrilling narrative which has added in
tcrest when heard from the lips of one
who participated 10 and led the expedi-
ton and caused the accomplishment Of
the object for which it was sent Rock
Island, too, having sort of proprietary
interest in Lieut.. Schwatka. he having
married one of the young ladies of this
city, will take pride in going to hear one
who has made him so famous. The lee
ture is entitled ''The Search for Sir John
Franklin, and will be delivered at Tur-
ner hall tomorrow evening. Tickets can
be obtained at any of the drug stores al
80 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
A Female Thief.

Last evening Police Magistrate Chopper
issued a warrant for the arrest of Elva
Burnaby on a charge of larceny preferred
by Mrs. Mira Maxfield, who stated that
Miss Burnaby had stolen various articles
from her, valued, altogether, at less than
81. The arrest was made and this morn
ing the trial was held and Miss Burnaby
found guilty. She claimed that the stolen
articles were her own. Squire Chopper
bound her over under 800 bonds for the
district court and failing to furnish Sc,
curity she was sent to Jail to await the
sitting of court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06

Another good story about the late S.
s. Merrill has come to light About n
dozen years ago there was young man
in his office as clerk who, being fully
trusted, was given the handling of funds in
large amounts. Unfortunately the young
man became extravagant and frequent>
ly distracted small amounts from the
companay's funds to meet demands The
amounts increased in size and the young
man finally made big haul and departed,
The specuations being discovered, Mr.
Merrill told the special agent of the COM
pany to follow him to China if necessary
and bring him back. Keep the matter
quiet and spare no expense" The young
man was traced to Detroit. through Can
ada and to Europe. where he was arrested
as he stepped from the steamer He was
brought back and turned over to the
agent to whom he made a confession and,
finding himself completely in the compa,
ny's power, the young man calmly con-
templated his fate, expecting nothing less
than a state prison sentence. He was
quietly taken before Mr.. Merrill,
who to his complete surprise, approached
him pleasantly, took him warmly by the
hand. and said: well, back again / see
Sorry you staid away so long, as we need,
ed you. Had a good time, though, | hope,
Now,G--, your desk is just as you left
it. No one has disturbed paper, and
you can get to work at once Here, look
over these accounts, and see that they are
properly checked" The young Inan,
dumbfounded at this reception, as in fact
was the special agent, burst into tears,
and could not fully realize the situation,
until Mr. Merrill again broke in with:
Come, what are you doing there? Get
into that chair as quick as you can and
check those accounts. And, by the way,
don't want to ever hear a word regard
ing certain events of recent date, which
you perhaps know Of The young man
did go to work, began new life, attend
ed to his duties as he never had before,
advanced himself in rank as a railway
employe, made good to the company the
amount he had stolen, and several years
later left the company with as good a
letter of recommendation as any man
ever received. He today occupies prom,
inent position with one Of the leading
railways of the country, and for it thanks
his oil d employe, S. s. Merrill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
OUR CONGRESSMAN.
His Way Of Doing Things in Congress-
A Generous Act at Decisive
Moment.

That Mr.. Niece is a congressman pos
sessing a broad sense of honor, unmixed
with littleness and petty malice, is shown
by the following which the Chicago Ners
has from It's Washington correspondent.
II shows that Mr.. Niece is a man who can
grasp the full significance of situation
in an instant and act accordingly; that he
does not allow his personal feelings to
overcome his sense of justice simply be-
cause an opportunity which gives him
great power is momcntarily thrown in his
way That is the kind of men that are
needed at Washington. Would that there
were more of that stripe. The circum-
stances referred to is the following Meas
special
WASHINGTON D. c., March Sit
frequently happens that the fate of i'm
portant legislation which passes both
houses of congress may depend upon one
mans good offices before the measure
actually becomes law. A little incident
occurred yesterday in connection with the
Grant retirement bill which APPLY illus
trales this statement.
When the bill came over from the sem
ate Mr.. Niece, of Illinois, chairman of
the committee on enrolment. voted
against it. Neecc is a democrat,
and was known during the war
as copperhead of the strongest
type. He saw, however, before the roll
call was half finished, that the bill would
pass. lie saw, too, what nobody else did.
that it would be impossible to engross the
bill in time for the presidents signature
before II O'Clock, the hour at which the
XLVIIIth congress would expire. Before
the bill was handed to him he hastily pre-
pared copy, which was hurriedly trans
mitted to the president for his signature,
and in this manner saved the bill from
destruction. Had he chosen to await the
ordinary course of events the measure
| would have been lost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Roaman Rife Ball.

The dance given By the Rodman Rifles
last evening at the Armory was not so
largely attended as is usual when they
give an entertainment of that nature, but
those who did 90 made up for the light
attendance by going in heavy for fan.
Bleuer's band furnished music. to which
many feet tripped lightly over the floor
us though never tired of the pleasure.
The supper consisted of coffee, sandwiches,
cake and ice cream, which was served in
the gun room by the members of the Ri
flcs. When the assemblage broke up at
about / o'clock it could truly be said that
none went away disappointed, for the
Rifles were always attentive and watch
ing to see that all enjoyed themselves
the following persons were present:
Capt II. Abel, Allan WEIGH. Geo. Hoff-
master, VIII Stewart, Al. Franz, Me
Laughlin, Tom Buford, Dan Kelly, Chas.
Stoddard. DR.. Stevens, Charlie Wheaton,
George Ballou, Elmer Abbott, Charlie
Truesdale, Gee. Young, Frank Anderson,
Geo Lambert. Charlie McHngh, Gus Tcge-
Ter, Louie Eddy, John Swiler, Mr., Hos
kins, Mr.. Simmons, Mcdonald, c. A REID,
Mr.. Lloyd, VIII Gansert, MI Giles, Mr.
IIurgcr, Miss Luklns, Miss Tegeler, Mrs
Willerton, Mrs, Lambert, Misses Snnett,
Crubaugh, Mcdonald, Carroll, Ganscrt,
Thompson. Josie Hardy, Vashti Hardy,
Mrs Hoskins. Misses Hengstler, Sugdon,
Mclaughlin, Altman, Hoskins, Burgh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06

The regular monthly meeting Of the
library board took place on Monday ev-
cning March Cd. Present, Messrs. Gest,
Trucsdale, Connolly, Steel and Southwell,
On motion the following bills were all
lowed and ordered paid:
Jansen, McClurg q Co., $33.37; r.
Champion & Co., 81 80; Brooklyn library,
$685.; E. G. Frazer, $1,000; o. A. Barn.
hart, 81 %; j. M. Buford, 800; Hayes
81 Cleaveland, $22 80; r. |. Gas. Co.,
S17.7G; expenses in month of February,
S225
1t was moved and carried that the re-
port of the librarian be received and
placed on file.
Librarians report for the month ending
Enl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
The New Bridge.

The passage of the bill to allow the
building of new bridge across the Mis-
sissippi at this point is hailed with de
light by the citizens of this community,
as it is hoped that when it is put up it
will be the means of bringing in new rail
roads to this point, adding growth to the
city and new era of prosperity to dawn
as a result of competition in rates. 1t
was final act of the outgoing congress
which will be appreciated in this vicinity.
The next thing is to speed the building OF
the bridge 50 as to get the benefits of the
action as soon as may be.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Severed Connection.

The lease of the Kimball house at Dav-
export, which has been held for the last
five years by Mr.. Skeels, has expired and
Mr., Skeels has given up the management
of the house which he has so successfully
conducted. Mr.. Skeels has gained hosts
of friends in his position as caterer to the
needs of the hotel public and his done
much to build up the reputation of his
house. He goes TO Hot Springs, Ark, to
recuperate couple of months and then
will, is understood, buy into prosperous
hotel, some say down south. and others
that it will be in Peoria
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
a Large Party.

The social party given by Mt and Mrs.
Ferguson at their spacious residence last
evening was one of the most brilliant of
the season. About seventy persons were
present To enjoy the generous hospitality
which the host and hostess 50 beautifully
furnished The dining room and kitchen
were in charge of Mr.. Math, whose col>
orcd walters were always in readiness to
anticipate the wishes of those who sat
down to one OF the most elegant banquets
ever spread in the city, The evening was
spent in pleasant sociabilily and the
guests dispersed ut late hour
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Coming Again.

The Hattie Harvey combination of roll
Ter skaters and bicyclist are booked for
another night in this city. They will hold
forth next Tuesday evening when Rock
Island may expect to see a performance
unequaled by any other travelling troupe.
They made the greatest lit of the season
when here before Miss HarYey's skating
being particularly meritorious. Their hi
cyclist is without an equal jackson viii
give new programme with the old one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06

In the month of February Go7 engines
with trains, 20 engines without trains,
S35 passenger coaches, 1917 freight cars,
1920 people on foot and Hiss teams
passed across the government bridge go
ing south. In the same month SIS en-
gines with trains, 81 engines without
trains, $40 passenger coaches, S,22G
freight cars, 1926 persons on foot and
11,S72 teams crossed the bridge going
north.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Beaten with a Ball Bat.

A warrant was issued by Justice Crop
per for the arrest of William Amman and
served by Officer Etzel. The complaint
was made by John McCaw, whom Altman
beat with heavy club Amman said that
he was provoked to the deed by the boys
bothering him. 1t was shown that the
boy who got the beating was a quiet, re-
spectacle sort of a boy, while those who
deserved it escaped. Amman plead guilty
and was fined S. and costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
THE CITY In BRIEF.

Murray Hill java at Lamps.
Sweeney-signs, 313, 18th street.
Music at the rink tomorrow afternoon.
A. Fl. McCandless, D. D. s., dentist
t. ]. Rodman. of Chicago, is in the
city today.
You can now saw to borrowers oil your
newspaper, ut is Lent
DR.. J. w. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr.
Rockford is to have a S95,000 high
school building.
E W. Hurst, ESQ, has returned from
Chicago
hobart Willerton, clerk at the Harper
house, is confined with severe cold.
Chickens and turkeys at Lamps.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
Sweeney signs, 313, 18th street.
r. NJ. Mitchell, of Rapids City, was in
the city today.
W. Peterson & Co. is the name of the
firm who succeed N. Olson & Co. in the
boot and shoe business.
The lease of II. E. West, of the Occi
dental hotel, expires May /, when George
Schaetler will take charge.
A social will be given this evening al
Mrs. A. NJ Blakesley's residence on
Twenty third street, by the Ruth Band
of the Broadway Presbyterian church.
The latest rinkle is forsmanagers to Of
fer prize for the smallest, the largest
and the most cOmical hat at a skating
rink
W. Peterson and Co. have just received
their spring goods in mems hand seweC
| shoes
Music at the rink tomorrow afternoon
| Just received at the Golden Eagle, 10(
dozen manhattan unlaundricd shirts. tho
best shirt in the world, only IS cent!
each
Sweeney-signs, 313. 18th street.
The time for paying taxes to the col,
lector is limited, and it llbe an advan
tage to tax payers if they pay their taxes
and save per centage and costs. Hours
8 a. m. to 9p. m. D. F. KRELL,
| Collector.
! DR.. Eyster reported a case of diphthe-
ria yesterday. The victim is Miss Mar,
j. Fluegel. living on Eighteenth street
between First and Second avenues.
The jury in the case of Kucll and Lun
Idly VS. Sheriff Leonard, of Scott county
which has been out three days, agreed Il
disagree today and were discharged TIL,
ljury stood to in favor Of the defend
ant Sheriff Leonard.
| Tomorrow occurs the grand cheap sal
at the Golden Eagle, where you can Sc
cure q fine all wool mans suit at onl,
S5.15.
| Joseph II. Kilbur, arrested by Office
Bresnahan in state of intOxication, wa
fined s. and costs by Magistrate Croppe
this morning and sent up for five days tC
work out part of his fine.
| The types in the report of the G. A. r
camp fire, made it out that the camp fir
was held at Armory hall, instead of a
Turner hall where it was held The lat
ter place was given for the purpose FIRE
of charge through the kindness of Nj
1erkert.
The largest and cheapest line of ncy
spring styles of boys and childrens
clothing is to be found at the Goldel
Eagle.
The Sterling tiremen propose, evident
| ly. in every way, to assist and not to bur
den the people. Having fund of severa
hundred dollars they intend to purchas
a fire bell to weigh one thousand pound
AMI have the same swung from towc
sixty feet high and make Il formal pres
entation Of the property to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
George L. Davenport s Funeral.

The funeral of the late George L. Dav.
export took place at 10 o'clock this morne
ing from the residence of his brother,
Nj Bailey Davenport, The pail bearers
were eight old settlers, and many
members of the Old Settlers society were
present, some of whom had been &C,
quainied with the deceased for over forty
years. The following to the place of in
terment- Chippiannock cemetery was
very large,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
An Eclipse.

There will be an eclipse of the sun on
March 10th, that will be visible in this
section of the country. The Pioneer Press
says that five siXths Of the sun will be oh,
scured at that place, and we suppose 1t
will be but little less as seen from this
place. 1t will commence between 10 and
II O'Clock a. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06

1t was moved that Messrs. Connolly,
Hurst and Southwell be appointed a
committee to examine systems of regis
tering books borrowed from the library
and also that they be empowered to adopt
system Carried On motion ad-
journed. j. Il SoUTHwELL,
Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Elegant.

Just received at the Golden Eagle an
immense consignment of boys shirt
waists. This line includes fine line of
domestic and imported flannels, also an
elegant line of calcos, precales, cambrics
and French penang. Call and examine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Polo CInh.

Davenport will have a team ready to
play polo in a very short time. Why
don't some of our young expert skaters
organize and start up team? 1t would
make sport both for them and those who
would like to witness championship
games.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
Diamond 10 Election.

At the annual of the Diamond 10 cons
pany at McGregor, Tuesday last, officers
were elected as follows.
President-Joseph Reynolds.
Superintendent e. NJ Dickey.
General pass agent Fred Bill
Supt. of repairs-John Killcen.
These are the old officers. The capital
stock of the company remains unchanged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
County Building.


Estate of August Sundberg, dcceas
ed Petition for letters of administration
for the appointment of Carl P. Rydholm
filed. Bond filed and approved. Letters
of administration iSsueCsto Carl II. Ryd-
holm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Roland Reed in Cheek.

That inimita:ble comedian, Roland
Reed, plays in the Burtis opera house in
Check" this evening at Davenport.
Reed alwsys keeps his audience laughing
for three hours when he appears.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-06

A mule owned by a farmer in Terrell
county, Ca, has been actively at work
for the past thirty four years.