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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
A Correction.

The report has been circulated in mill
tary circles that Lieut.. F. Schwatka, who
lately rendered his resignation, now de-
sires to be retained. The gentleman dis
pels the idea in the following letter to
the New York Tribune:
Inotice in this mornings issue of your
paper at eiegram frem Washington stat,
ing that since / have resigned from the
army, ut is understood he meaning my
self now wishes to withdraw it." which
IS very important news to me, as | was
not aware of ii before. Il also states that
tstrong political and personal friends are
said to be working in his behalf now to
allow him to retain his commission and
the next paragraph states it to be his
application. As | have made no ap-
pication toward retaining the COM
mission | hold in the army and
as / know of no friends who
have done so for me, either their efforts
for that purpose are self imposed or the
dispatch got twisted on the wires-the
latter most likely. The dispatch also
speaks of my years leave being up at the
end of this month, which year has to be
divided by two to get at facts, as | am not
aware of any years leave that have had
since | took an indefinite leave on half
pay to prosecute my arctic explorations.
As have business relations for the fu-
ture with gentlemen who may see and be
| influenced by this dispatch, win you
please insert this?
FREDERICK SCHWATKA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
The Ball

The action OF the executive committee
Of the Inauguration ceremonies at Wash
ington, in designating the Baltimore &
Ohio ticket offices in the principal cities,
east and west, as special repositories for
the sale Of inauguration bail tickets, can
not but prove of great advantage as
heretofore tickets could not be obtained
for the ball until after arrival at the ma
tional capital Everybody knows where
the 3. & O. Offices are in the leading cts
les: 50 Clark St, in Chicago; n, High
ST. in Columbus; 173 Walnut st. in GINS
Cinnati; 1876 S. Illinois st. in indianapolis;
10l n. 4lh St. in St. Louis; 1872 W, Bal
Iimorc st. in Baltimore. Letters relative
to the ball tickets address
cd to the Baltimore and Ohio
ticket agent at any Of the
addresses given, or to ticket agent
Baltimore and Ohio Office Louisville,
Wheeling. Zln2ville Newark, Sandus-
XIV. Cumberland or Frederick. will re
ceiyc prompt attention. At the Offices
named those who desire can purchase
the ball tickets same time as they do their
railroad tickets; while those who may
want them as souvenirs do not have to
send to Washington for them. Prepara-
tons for the inauguration re beng car
red forward with the determination to
make them memorable. The Baltimore
& Ohio, as the only direct line from the
west into Washington, has extended eve
cry facility to the executive and other
committees in SO shaping matters as to
bring about complete success in every
particular. The B. & O. has announced
the lowest rates ever made for an inaug-
uratiOn, in the most instances less than
half fare for the round trip. with limit
on the tickets of the most satisfactory
length, By the B. y 0.'s recently put on
fast train schedule, its noted limited trains
make the run through TO Washington,
from all points, from one to six hours
quicker than any of The limited trains on
other lines Not nickel extra is charged
for the fast time, winch is directly 10 the
contrary of the rule followed by other
lines with their limited trains. for upon
them double fare is the only way one can
travel, and must take sleeping cars
through, whether wishing so to DO or not.
On the i. & 0. one exercises the good
old American custom of going as he
pleases. Trains run through solid, no
change of cars of any class, and pay only
for what is asked for-not cent more,
no matter what may be the custom on
other lines All these things are well
worth considering before starting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
THE HENNEPIN CANAL.
Col. Utiey at Albany in the Interest Of
the Project.

A special dispatch to the Chicago
Times from Albany says james Utley, OF
Dixon, Ill. is there in the interest Of the
Hennepin canal project. He represents
the Hennepin canal commission as reor-
gained last December at Chicago, the
object Of which is to secure the construc-
lion Of this projected water course. Col.
Utley has been delegated by this commits
sion to obtain the Endorsement Of the New
York legislature, and is here for that pur-
pose, with a good prospect for success.
The colonel was formerly a resident of
Oneida county, Is subsequently, well
known in the state, and can obtain
valuable assistance from not few Of the
influential men Of both the democratic
and republican parties. lie has already
been voted the privilege of the floor Of
the assembly, and expects to address the
committees on canals of the senate and oil
the assembly in joint session during the
present week He desires that a joint reso.
luton shall be passed nstructing the SEN
.ators and requesting the representatives
from New York to vote for the Hennepir
canal bill now pending in congress. L
he eau not have time to do this, he viii
be satisfied with an endorsement of the
project by the canal committees OF tho
two houses. Last Friday Col, Utley Wis
tied Horatio Seymour, and on Saturday
visited Roscoe Conkling. Both these dis
tinguishcd gentlemen are earnest advo
Gates Of the Hennepin PROJECT and have
Endorsed it with much emphasis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Resolutions far Eennenin.

At the regular meeting of the Chicago
Produce of Exchange, held last Saturday
afternoon, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The business interests repre-
sented in this organization, extended as
they are over wide area Of the country,
depend largely for their successful devel,
opment upon due increase of facilities
tor cheap transportation of produce; and
Whereas, The northwest in particular
has reaped, and is constantly reaping
vast benefits from the facilities and com
petition secured in the free water route Of
the Hudson and Erie canal and the lakes,
these benefits being keenly appreciated by
the trade in which this body is directly
concerned; and
Whereas, The extension of that route
from Chicago, its present terminus, 10
the upper Mississippi, has become 4 ne
cessiiy to the agricultural and manufac~
turing industries and commercial interests
of the northwest, as we'll as of the cast
therefore
Resoiged, That the Chicago produce
exchange does hereby express its approx
al Of and earnest desire for the early con
sulclion of the proposed canal from the
Illinois river to the Mississippi, known as
the Hennepin canal, and for the enlargee
mcnt Of the Illinois and Michigan canal.
H6s0lced, That this association urges
upon congress the Importance of prompt
and favorable action upon the bill now
pending IN the house providing for the
construction Of the so called Henncpin
canal by the United States 20 the end
that the said work Of internal improves
meut may I've speedily undertaken and
completed.
Reso!ced, That 4 copy of these resoiu~
tions be sent TO the senators and repre-
scntatves OF this state and the northwest,
as expressive of the sentiments of the
produce trade.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Not SO Often

Editor Richard Mansill announces that
hereafter his planetary Storm and
Weather Signal journal shall be issued
quarterly instead of monthly. We are
sorry that Mr.. Mansill has decided upon
this change for he makes his paper very
attractive and the people regard it as a
standard for the weather. But uudouhl~
edly he will persevere in gathering bnowl-
edge from the sun and stars, and by i>su>
ing quarterly he will make his publication
even more attractive than formerly. We
have great faith in Mansill as q prognos-
ticatOr and weather critic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Coming

A polar wave is sweeping down upon
us, and soon we will be in its icy clutch.
1t was reported below zero this
morning, but the weather clerk
says this is nothing to what we will
experience by tomorrow morning He
as much as says, Zine your linen buster
with the warmest kind of fur, and see
that the wood shed and coal bins are full
even to overlooking, for within "A hours
mercury will walk on the Is notch, and
probably strut down to % before it mod,
ifes "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Tied Up,

An emigrant outfit has been stopping
near the c., NJ. e St. 2. depot since yes
terday morning. The party consists of
about half dozen persons, and II couple
Of i'll looking horses and dogs. They are
stopping here until the weather moderates
a little. The men folks keep themselves
warm around the depot stove, while the
women and children are stopping at a
boarding house. If there is anything
that looks more desolate than another, ii
is prairie schooner foundered in a snow
drift.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

The following circular has been for
warded to us for publication: The Rich.
land Grove Vigilance committee held its
Goth annual meeting at Clarks school
house on the 10th inst. There was the
usual routine Of business and Jolly good
time. For weeks before the meeting some
of the members were looking forward to
it with pleasant anticipation, hnowing
there would be lively discussion on
some matter of interest, generally led by
D. J. Wilson and Capt. Jordan. While
they are both experienced and practical
men they seldom get on the same side,
and this makes fun for the boys.
The organization is very complete. 4
new arrangement has been made by
which the scouts can be called back as
soon as the stolen property is found.
The treasurer reports more mOny on hand
than at any former time. The running
expenses are light, being about s. per
annum BY this it can be seen that 4
membership in this committee is cheaper
than the cheapest insurance and as good
as the best; for no insurance company can
begin to guarantee the arrest aud punish
ment of the thieves as well as the return
Of the property stolen. This may sound
strange, but it is what we have always
done
At our last meeting a resolution was
offered (and will be acted upon at our
next annual meeting) to amend the cons
stitution by giving it temperance color~
ing. All who are interested will bear
this in mind and he in attendance
Any person wishing to Join the cons
mittce can apply to the board Of dircc>
tors. B. JORDAN. Scc'v.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
News Clndors Found On the Track

The good Graves and his assistants
were busy this morning shoyclng snow
from the Union depot platform. They
had it stacked in three pyramids
No. 3, on the c., NJ. & ST. P road,
was about an hour late this morning.
Conductor McNanny reported considera-
Bile snow between here and Savanna and
drifting badly. Trains moved all day, but
were invariably late
No. 2, on the c., r. / & P. road, was
reported an hour late, and the Cannon
ball from three to five hours behind. This
train is experiencing much difficulty up
north. Yesterdays train did not arrive
until : o'clock last evening.
Agent Mack, of the c., B. s Q, WAS
as clipper as ever this morning, notwith>
standing that the trains on his road were
mostly late, and having a hayd time to get
along. Train No. 3, in Sh4rso Of Cons
ductor Stanton. due here N Gao dill not
arrive until 1105, and then it came puff
ing in with double header The Boards
town accommodation was nearly two
hours late.
Superintendent Sudlow, Of the Rock
Island & Peoria road, went out on No.
? this morning, encased in a large pair
of rubber boots and fully prepared for a
tussle with MI Snow. The road Is block
AIDED in several places between here and
Peoria, and considerable work will be
necessary to get through the drifts. Or
ders have been given to get out the snow
plow, and an engine is preceding train
No. from Peoria, in order 10 clear the
track as much as possible. Freight train
| No. 6, which left here early this morning,
was reported fast" between Coal Valley
/ nd Milan nj Q a m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
A Suit

Mrs. Flora Radigan, relct Of tie late
Michael Radigan, has entered 10 suit
against the Rock Island & Peoria railroad
for $1,000 damages for the killing of her
husband last fall. The case will be tjied
in the circuit court of Peoria county
Mrs. Radigan resides in that city AMI tel
graphed her attorneys last Friday after,
noon to commence suit. Il is reported
that some testimony was withheld ut the
inquest which is of perverse character
to the road, and which will now be sub
mitted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Run In.

Charles (Chip) Evans, of Social Six
notoriety, has plunged into another dose
of woe, Last night he was found in the
company of fair but frail damsel
named Lizzie Martin, and the twain, who
were indulging in too much hilarity, were
waltzed down to the city jug by Officers
Bunker and Bresnahan. This morning
they appeared before his honor Squire
Cropper, who assessed them s. apiece.
They were taken back to Jail in default of
the required amount to regain their free.
dom.
Herman Haunecke and H. d. Reese,
of Moline, gave their horse too much rein
yesterday, while in the city, and Officer
McCabe arrested them for fast driving.
Squire Chopper fined them S5 and costs,
but they refused to pay and appealed the
case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
The Poodle. -

Jack Welch, of Moline who is known
to fame as Jane Kennedy's poodle, .
pleaded not guilty to city charge
against him yesterday for being drunk
and disorderly, and the case was contin-
ued until today. In this he acted foolish,
for he could have paid his fine and then
left town before Jane appeared against
him. 1t is supposed that she will enter a
complaint more serious than drunk and
disorderly, and then Jack will have to
serve term in some lonely prison.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Fell IN the River.

Mr.. John Olof received q chilling bath
this morning, He and gang of men
have been busy for some time in cutting
ice and storing it away. While working
as usual this morning he fell in an air hole,
but was fortunately rescued by his men
He was taken home and will undoubtedly
get along all right.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

The papers in Peoria are in a sorry
plight The journal has pleasant little
libel suit of $4,000 on its hands, while
the Democrat and Freeman have been into
each others wool for some time over the
city printing. The Transcript gets the
abuse of all his opponents in print This
is much harder on Sandy" than if man
called him a liar to his face. He is about
as deaf as lamp post, but he can see as
good as the next man. We are more in
Clined to the belief than ever that Peoria
is a hard town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Circult Court.


As soon as the social six case was post
poned Yesterday afternoon, ahe Moline
riot case was taken up The defendants
are Herman Van Hook, Charles Van
Hook, Amos Weaver, George Thompson
and BraXton Post Mr.. parmenter is
associated with States Attorney Entrikin
in the prosecution and Lawyer Mecsc, of
Moline, is counsel for the defense. The
Jurors are Alexander Hays, A 7. Parker,
Robt. T. Motif. George Adams, James
Roland. Abel AXelson, George Cooley
and Fred Hodges, regulars, and +. u.
Tindal!, S. S. Hall, d.. Chinn and II. ;.
Ruby, talesmen.
The jury in the Moline riot case agreed
on 4 verdict, after being out about three
hours this morning. At the rcconvenlng
Of court this afternoon the verdict was
handed to Circuit Clerk Bowman by Fore
man Ruby. Il found the defendants
guilty to the charge Of riot.
John Bargy, of Moline indicted for
arson, appeared in court this morning and
wanted to plead guilty, Judge Glenn re-
fused to entertain the plea, however, and
as he had no counsel he appointed Mr..
Parmenter to look into his case. He
plead guilty this afternoon, his attorney
committing him to the leniency of the
court
Following are the late orders entered:
CRIMINAL.
| 2G-Assault to rape: John r. Evans,
| Michael C0rcoran, Charles Gray and
Frank CurIey, Curry triaD postponed by
| agreement till p. m. on the 2Sth inst
| Riot: Herman Van Hook, Charles Van
Hook, Martin Van Hook, Amos Weaver,
George Thompson, BraXton Post and
Benjamin Colbert; arraignment of Herman
Van Hook. Charles Van Hook. Amos
/ Weaver, George Thompson and Braxton
Post, plea of not guilty as to each, jury
impannciled and sworn and trial begun
CHANCERY.
2G-Parttion: Albert Cool Jane
Quick, ct l.;master's report filed, hear
ing, distribution ordered.
Chancery: John Tindall Louise
Moore, ct al; amended bill filed; leave
granted to file supplemental bill and the
same filed.
27-Divorcc Dora E. Parkin VS. Thos.
Parkin; hearing in open court; finding for
complainant and divorce ordered upon
the testimony of complainant and that OF
Preston X. Wilson.
Chancery; John Tiniall VS. Louis
Moore, ct al; defendants ruled to answer
by tomorrow morning.
CIVIL CAUSES.
Assumpsit: Pauline Bork VS. VIM
Trostel; plaintiff ruled to file bond foI
costs by Saturday noon next,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
A HvHrant,

A hydrant on the corner Of Fourth ave
nue. and Twentieth street is said to be
leaking and rs a consequence surplus
water is flooding that vicinity. Mr.
Frank Newcomb reports /! feet in his
yard. Steps should at once be taken to
remedy this evil by the proper authorities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

The Davenport Burns club observed
the birthday anniversary of the renowned
Scotch poet last evening in an elegant
manner. The festivities were held in
J.ahrmsnn,s hall, where a delightful ball
ard supper were the principal attractions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Rnsiness Men

The Rock Island Business Mems asses
citation will hold their annual meeting at
the city council rooms tonight The
election of officers takes place and other
important business is expected to be
brought up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
The Intsr Ocean.

Mr P. G. Russell, travelling corresponr
dent Of the Chicago Inter ocean, has been
at the Rock Island house for several days
back, engaged in writing upa description
of Rock Island and vicinity, business in
terest and a general review. he is a
clever gentleman and we anticipate thai
his article will be carefully written and
correctly compiled in regard to statistics
etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

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, 1885-01-27
The DAILY ARGUS.
Batter.

Word was received today from Chicago
saying that Mr. Ben T. Gable was much
better, and that if the favorable symp>
toms continued he could soon be removed
home
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

E. 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, 1885-01-27
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $50; CRATE and egg, 1872
range, nut and No. 4 $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality Of
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G.. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
PROBATE

26-Estate of Sampson H. Tenncy
deceased. Petition for probate Of will
and letters testamentary by Martha Ten
ney filed. Will admitted to probate
Estate of Hans A. Seiffcrt, deceased.
REIMBURSEMENT of right to administer
filed by widow. Letters of administra-
ton granted to George F. Adelman.
Estate of Henry L. Benn, deceased
Will admitted to probate. Petition fol
letters testamentary by Chas F. Hemen
Way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
Paw Yonr 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. ID. f. hRELL,
dwtf Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
County Building,
TRANSFERS.

24-William tricks heirs to George
Schneider, Jr., lot 4, block ., Bailey &
Boyle's second addition TO Rock Island
$4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

At the opening of each year the articles
used in evidence in the Paris courts are
sold at public auction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27
THE HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE
FOR Low PRICES ON
Patent Medicines Standard and Valuable Drugs Chemicals
peyt,p

PRESCRlPTlONS.-Ou prescription department is stccl
The market and all prescriptions compounded by experen
guaranteed to be lower by 5Oper cent than elsewhere
aug iw6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

27-Assumpsit; Pauline Bork VS. VIM
Trostel; plaintiff ruled to file bond foI
costs by Saturday noon next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

FREDERICK SCHWATKA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-27

stocked with the purest and best goods ID
'rienced and reliable Pharmacists. IToe'
MARSHALL & FISHER, Proprie'ars.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-22
Lack of sight Readers.

Everything points to a revival in
musical interests again, said Professor
Careless to HERALD reporter yester-
day, land l am heartily glad to see it.
Mr. Voung's coming, the arrival of Mr..
Gorlinski, the production of Patience,
theunion of lnstrumentalists into our
large orchestra, all speak ausp1ciously of
a revival of the public taste. The only
thing that prevents Salt Lake from hav-
ing grand chorus or oraterio organiza-
ton, such a one as would make us a
musical centre, is the lack of readers.
Choir leaders probably as much as any
one experience the great lack of sight
readers, and it would be q happy day
for them if their members were able to
take up tune or an anthem and sing
it off, without having to be taught by
the everlasting ear. 1 have been think
ing good deal lately of organizing
again some of my old classes in reading
On the popular plan. S1.O0 a month or
so, and from all indications, / believe
the present time is favorable one."
The small army of choir leaders in
Salt Lake will trust that Professor Care
less may carry his plan into effect.