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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
A Varied Experience.

City Attorney NJ. NJ Corbett arrived
home from Washington last evening He
experienced the honor of place on the
floor of congress to see the electoral vote
cast; saw the Washington monument and
Mount Vernon; tramped through the
slush of the capital; was rolled over in a
sleeping car among the. Alleghaneys the
train having struck broken rail and ups
set; was snow bound several days; wits
messed man come ont of saloon, get a
Jpistol, go back to the saloon door and fire
two shots while two shots were returned
from inside the saloon, and retired in
haste, without furthercuriosity for inyCs-
tigation, all in the wicked city of Chicao
go; and after finishing his private BUSH
ness in Washington, worked for the canal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
The Riot Case.

The trial of the Reynolds riot case WAS
concluded before Justice Chopper this
morning. The testimony Of Spickler was
to the effect that he was about to 90 into
the billiard room mot saIoon) to see a
disturbance. when, with the remark that
no hog steaiers were wanted, he was at
tackled by tie three defendants and rough
ly handled. Ten witnesses corrobOraled
the testimony Of Spickler, the keeper Of
the drug store saying that Spicklcr came
into his place and was followed by two
of the defendants. One of them said he
was sorry and the other said he was sorry
he didn't treat him worse. There were
no witnesses for the defense and Justice
Chopper put each under bonds of $500
for trial in the circuit court Bond was
furnished. Nearly half of the male sop
ulation Of Rural attended the trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
SUBURBAN SIFTlNGS.
RURAL, Feb. II

RURAL, Feb. II.
Rural has taken great stride during
the last six months.
Sherman went out last Sunday and did
not return for three days. He says the
roads are blockaded by Mrs. Wilson's
There is talk of tobacco and cigar
store starting in Rural and Mack is to be
on the sign.
Willie went out north Sunday, and it is
puzzling the people of Rural where he
went in that direction.
Supervisor Goodlow, while out hunting
the other day. shot eight crows at one
shot
There was surprise at Mr.. John Fitz-
| patrick on Monday night last. There
was quite nice little crowd. All enjoyed
themselves.
One of our popular school mans was
out sleighridiug and got thrown on her
head in the snow Poor Phillip had to
do the shoveling.
A wealthy farmer of Rural had a party
at his house a few nights ago. The next
morning all OF his geese We're gone but
| one.
The road is blockaded down by Charley
Simmons. The next time that Jim goes
down that way he had better take a
shovel.
One of our Rural bellies had better be
careful how she plays on other folks
pianos when she goes to parties, or she
may get her fingers knocked off.
We understand that George starts foi
Nebraska next Wednesday. We would
like TO know if he is going to take unto
himself wife, as he is going TO take q
large number of chickens and geese.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
Water WAYS

Secretary Parker, of the Davenport Board
Of Trade. and also member of the execu-
tive committee of the Western Waterway
Improvement Association, has an assess
ment circular similar to that received by
w. H. Gest, Esq, of this city. He res
piled to the assessment in the letter given
below, which does not give much encour-
agement that the sum asked will be given
unless Hennepin receives heartier sup
port. 1t remains to be seen what action
the Business Mems Association will take
on the subject in this city.
DAVENPORT, Feb. IA, 1855.
Hon. Geo. L. Wright. Secretary Executive Com
mittee OF Western Waterway Association. vii
lard's Hotel, Washington, u. G.
DEAR SIR:-YOurs of the 1St inst res
ceived, also assessment.
Our people, as you are aware, have an
immediate and urgent interest in the con
struction Of the Henncpin canal. The
more remote interest we have in the fur
ther Improvement of the lower river be>
yond the requirements of its ordinary
commerce is fully in obeyance to this ur-
gent present necessity for cheaper trans
portation to the market that must serve
us for years to come, (the EASTERN While
| do not question the friendly views you
and the best informed of your citizens
take of the canal, it seems almost useless
to longer hope for any considerable sym
pathY from the Missouri delegation in
congress, as well rs that of most of the
lower river states that are pressing for
river improvements. We have fully
shown our wish to work in common with
you, and still think that in the unity o.
the entire western waterway interest there
are many elements of strength, but we
| feel that we have not been met in q
proper spirit by the lower river people
congressman or press, with few eXcep-
tions, especially from your state. This
astonishes us, as we cannot see how YOU
people can fail to understand, not only
that you are securing large interests in
your favor through US, but that the open
ing of competing route will rule cost oil
freightage from the entire river to the east
ern market, and that it is only this com
petition that will insure you, or US, the
full benefit of the river route. You whC
have studied the freight problem, anc
know all the weak points, as well as the
strong, of the river Improvement project
must understand that it is best to avolC
stone throwing by those equally well in
formed. While we do not wish to antag'
onize, our action must necessarily bt
based upon the action of the lower rive
states on the Hennepin canal. We hat
better cut aloof in the broadcast sens'
than hold our present condition of aiding
our opponents.
will inform you of the action of GU
board as soon as possible.
Most truly yours, etc,
L. +. PARKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
d. F. Klnney's Will.

The will of Darius F. Kinney, was filed
for probate yesterday, dated Oct. 18th,
1877, and signed in the presence OF Il. D.
Sweeney and Charles L. Walker A codicIl
dated Jan. 9Th, 1879. changes the will so
that the picture Of the deceased wife,
which in the original was given to James
Ferris, is to be given to his daughter,
Mrs. Eliza Benedict, of California, The
will orders that the debts and funeral eX-
penses be first paid and after that all of
the remainder of the estate, both real and
personal, shall go to his wife. Gillie A .
Kinney. Mrs. Kinney is appointed exc
cltrix with request that she shall not be
required to give bond.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
Why tn Observe Lent.

Nothing can be more certain than that
if any reader, says the New York I'ri
bune, man or woman, lawyer, tradcsman
or labOrer, sets out with any settled pur-
pose or occupation in life he Must find
time occasionally to go apart little, to
take stock of his capital, sum up the pro
gress he has made, and gain clearer
light of his future work. This is only
what the Christian does, or ought TO do, in
lent. He has professed to take the savior
of mankind for his guide in all his actions
and words. He withdraws, therefore,
from the world for q season to come
closer to Him; to examine rigOt0usly his
own motives and dOings; and to see
where he stands in his path upward. lie
puts his soul on trial as it were. 1t is
quite true that any season of the year
is as suitable and good for sach
an examination as this; if other christians
observe such seasons they will not be
likely to jeer at Lent, so long held sacred
in the old historic churches. But there
seems something emlnently fitting in the
union of the idea of this annual retreat OF
the individual christian with the remem,
brance of the Withdrawal of Christ to The
wilderness and the dread solemnity of His
Passion.
Every man of US today is tempted tC
be greedy, presumptous, ambitious ant
selfish, and there is only one philosophy
one religion that helped humanity tc
combat it successfully-that of Jesus. Ii
surely is not unwise, therefore, to 90 will
the teacher apart into solitude to learn O
Him how to resist the every day tempta-
lions which waylay US from birth tt
death. The idea of such Withdrawal
seems, to even a secular observer, no
fantastic, but most reasonable and prac
teal"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
County Building.
rD,n ~

17-Guardianship of Dora Todewald,
minor. Final account of guardian and re-
ceipt and release of ward flied and ap,
proved. Guardian discharged.
Estate of Dennis Schuck, deceased
Bond of Henry Schuck, administrator
filed and approved. Letters of admins
tration issued. James r. c. Field, Adolpl
Dunlap and Frank 6hinston appointed
appraisers.
1S-Estate of Darius T. Kinney, de-
ceased. viii admitted to probate Lett
tiers testamentary issued to Chilean Kin
ncy Bond waived by will.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
HTLLsDALE, H., Feb. Il.

Dave Martin is on the sick list.
Pearsoll Bros are shipping lots of stock
from this neighborhood.
Mr.. John Feastcr and family are visit
ing friends and relatives in this neighbor-
hood from Dorchester, Neb.
Our schools are getting along nicely
and our teachers don't stop for snow or
cold.
Dave Martin has ten or twelve thousand
feet OF black walnut logs in HIllsdale
ready to ship to any one that will give
the most money for them.
Who said we were going to have an
open winter, when the thermometer can't
get above zero, and the snow is from two
TO fifteen feet deep? The mercury has
ranged in the last week from eighteen to
thirtytwo degrees below zero. The roads
are all full and it is almost impossible to
get anywhere with team.
see that our county superinten>
dent went around and dismissed
the city schools those cold days.
Now our lady teachers in the country
think that Mr.. 5. is either partial to the
city teachers, or else the city teachers are
very tender. We don't believe they are.
for some of our lady teachers are from
the city, and defy any man or woman to
show more grit than they do when they
haven't missed but one day this winter.
They have to go over a mile and walk at
that, when the snow is from two to five
feet deep. We don't have any sidewalks
in the country. Now, if our superinten-
dent will drive up,we will show him what
city girl can do in the country. We
don't want him 10 dignity our school, but
would like to have him help track the
road. We don't mean TO find any fault,
for We think We have splendid superIn-
tendent. but we do think he is Il little
partial to the city teachers. R0sEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
TIE CITY IN BRIEF.

Polo at the rink Friday evening.
A. II. McCandless, d. D. s., dentist.
Capt. 7. J. Robinson has returned
from Washington.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Eastern Iowa ard Western Illinois
Beekeepers' ASSOCIATION is in session at
the Newcomb house, over the river today
The annual masquerade of the Swedish
social club was very successful and
hence enjoyable affair.
States Attorney En.rikin is an artist
Unbelievers may be convinced by calling
at Magistrate Choppers office.
The Orion sleighing society which was
to have taken a trip to Bort Byron this
evening, has postponed the anticipated
pleasure until next Wednesday evening.
Polo at the rink Friday evening.
1000 yds. best prints in short lengths,
Al cents, at McIntre & Co Thursday.
Sheriff Reticker went to Jacksonville
today with Samuel Honneggar and Swan
Nelson, to place them in the insane asy-
lum.
The AdamIess Eden company arrived
this morning and went over the river
where they appear tonight 1t is a large
troup and the press notices they have re-
ceived show that the troup gives novel
and satisfactory entertainment
The champion polo players at the rink
Friday evening.
Bleached, half blcachcd, full unbleach,
cd table linen with fringed and colored
borders at 35 cents per yard at Hoffmas>
ter's.
The Central shoe store of c. L. and s.
n. Wynes is doing splendid business.
Good goods, low prices and polite treat
mcnt is what wins.
Great table linen sale at Hoffmaster's
tomorrow, at 80 cents per yard.
X. A. Skinner, the champion roller
skater of the United States. skatcd five
miles at the rink Yesterday evening, de>
teating r. H. Ehlert, the Chicago CHAINS
pion, by half lap. The Gazette thinks
Gamble could beat Skinner if he GAMBLE
was in condition.
Great sacrifice sale of table linens at
HofrmaSter's tomorrow only.
Three citizens of Davenport have had
warrants served against them for not com,
plying with the snow ordinance, which
compcls property owners to clean the
snow from their walks before o'clock
each morning and to keep it clean there>
after.
McIntire & Co. have few prints, dark
shades, in stock. which they will close
Thursday at 81 cents
Last evening the Davenport glee club
assisted at a charity concert given in
Rock Island. After their return the Ga
zettG Office was made the recipient of a
serenade by telephone, the club rendering
several airs in a Brady street restaurant.
The words and air were readily recogniZ>
ed DdccHport Gd-ette
Over the river the circuit court is hears
ing the arguments in a $4,000 damage
case, the plaintiff asking that amount
from the defendant because the latter
alienatcd the affections of the formers
wife from him while he was absent from
home, and was unlawfully intimate with
the plaintiffs wife
Thomas Smith, IN old resident of An
dalusia, leaves for Fillmore county,
Neb., tomorrow afternoon, after visit of
two months with his relatives in this VIZ
cinity. He is one OF the old homestead>
ers of Nebraska, having lived there cigh-
teen years. lie has fine farm of 100
acres of land out there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
VOTE FOR SENATOR.
Logan Lacks One of Securing the Sem
atOrship.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Feb. 1S.- Especial.
An of the senators were present at the
Joint assembly of both houses today. SIT
tig and Shea, of Chicago, were absent
but by agreement of Logan and MORRISON
they were paired. In the joint ballot iof
United States senator, 203 votes were cast
Necessary for choice, 1922. Logan re-
ceived 101, Morrison 81, Haines 4, John
Smith /, Ward /, Lawler 1. There was
no election and the assembly adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

When one takes into consideration the
saving of hours of valuable time and the
consequent lesser expense in attending
the inauguration via the b. 4 O., it
would he some pretty strong inducement
to create desire to so to the National
capital by any other line. Leaving St.
Louis in the morning, Cincinnati in the
evening, Washington is reached the next
day at one O'Clock. six hours in advance
of the fastest trains on other lines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
Publ.c Notice .

For the convenience Of the public liv-
Ing in the lower part of the city, the
ARGUS has established a branch Office al
DeSantos drug store, corner Ninth street
and Fourth avenue, where box has been
placed for the receptacle of news and
subscriptions. In writing personal news
be sure and write the whole name plainly
In ordering the ARGUS sent to your home
you can leave your address at the branch
Office and the same will be regularly de-
livered. Give the street and number
when ordering your paper. Mr.. DeSanto
will be pleased to answer any questions
pertaining to the business.
The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the Office door in which communications
can be deposited when the office is closed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
THE DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. IS, 1885.
News Glnders Found on the Track.

News Ctnders Found on the Track.
The Beardstown accommodation came
in about an hour late with the Chicago
papers.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
pay car, Gazelle, passed through yesterday
afternoon, stopping only long enough to
distribute the monthly checks, which have
an exceedingly warm look to he employees
this cold weather
Chicago, Rock Island u Pacific trains
are running nearly on time today. They
run slower than usual this cold weather
to avoid the danger of broken rails or
wheels, to which passengers can hardly
object, as it is for their safety.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

The through sleeper system on P;ctur-
esque y. y Q. is particularly advanta~
geous for inaugural travel. Through
palace cars from all principal western
cities, and for that matter whole trains
through, rs on the B. & o. there is nc
change Of cars of any class whatever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

II is fact which can be proven by a
single trial, that the flavor given to cakes,
puddings, creams and sauces by DR..
Prices Special Flavoring Extracts, are as
natural as the fruit from which they are
made. DR.. Prices for creams, cakes, SC,
are as much unlike, in dilicate flavor and
strength, the cheap extracts, as can pos
sibly be imagined.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; crate and egg, SS.25
range, nut and No. 4 $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Backsmith's coal. Con,
nelsville coke and charcoal at 1903 See
ond avenue DIFF L. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

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. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
Paw 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. KRELL,
dwtf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

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 StrcpiS ff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

Z. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates
Agency established 1874. Office Ovel
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

Anna Dickinson says that when SHE
had to choose there was no choice but to
become a house servant or lecturer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18

The pistol or hip pocket is to be pro-
hibited by law at Galveston, Tex.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-10
RIErS SYMPATHlZERS.
They Demand a Fair Trial and VIII Rails.
Money for That Purpose.

They Demand a Fair Trial and VIII Raise
Money for That Purpose.
QUEBEC, July 9.-An adjourned meeting
of sympsthizers with Louis Riel was held
last night at Jacques Cartier Hall Square
at which about 5000 persons were present.
The meeting was addressed by Il. L. Pelle-
tier, secretary Of the committee, and By other
French. Canadian gentlemen. Owen Muir
ply, ex-Msyor of Quebec, also addressed
the meeting. He compared the cause Of
the hsltbreeds to that of the Irish, who, if
the proper appeal were made would, he
said, readily give the halfbreeds their sup
port. The following resolution was then
adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the fact that
all British subjects who are accused of GRIM
insl ofenses are entitled to complete and
impartial trial, to attain that end consider
able sums must be forthcoming and pub
lie subscription be taken up as the half
breeds have not the means to attain that
end.
The meeting was enthusiastic through
out, and as Its close subscription list was
opened which was largely signed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-10
A PARlsIAN TRAGEDY.
Vice, Murder, Suicide and Insanity
on the Boulevard.
LONDON "HIeH LIFE" STILL TORN U
Over the Exposure of the Pail Mall Gazette
The Paper Sells Like
Hot Cakes.
GENERAL FOREIGN DISPATCHES

PARIS, July 9.-Paris is excited this even.
ing over q horrible boulevard tragedy Just
reported by the police. The Architect
Caudray, although married and having
children, maintained liason with Nine.
Bessier, the wife of shopkeeper on the
boulevard Voltsire, and who had an amia-
bic husband and dutifll daughter. The
lovers quarreled and to day during the shop
keeper's absence from his place of business
Caudray called on Nine. Bsssier
and with, . pistol shot her dead.
Hs tfien ended his own life byputting bull
let through his heart. Bessier soon after.
wards returned to his shop and stumbled
orer his dead wife. He had never believed
the stories he had heard Of his wfe's inf
ielity, and the revelation came upon him
80 suddenly that his mind broke down and
he fed from the scene a raving maniac,
yelling his shame up and down the boule.
ward. When the policemen overpowered
bim he made them understand. The
corpses were taken away from the shop.
No living person knows why the suicide
killed his mistress. 1t is thought that N.
Bessier will never recover bis sanity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-10
BELLAIRE,

The Pittsburgh coal works yesterday
gave notice to its diggers that they would
have to dig coal for two cents per bushel or
quit work. As soon as it was practicable
the miners chose the latter course aud are
now loafng. The works have been doing
very little business Of late and the men
were unable TO live on what they made.
The lower town banks are both idle now on
account of the same demand. The strike
OF the miners two years ago was death
blow 10 the coal operators and the miners
themselves, as neither have been able to
make their bread and butter since. The
fall trade may be of some benefit, and as the
men expect no work until then, they, with
hundreds of Others, patiently await the dawn
OF that season.
Another picnic is announced for Strahls
orchard.
The tax books will not remain here after
Saturday, therefore it behooves the negli-
gtntto beware.
Shuttleworth will give the four fastest
skaters in GAINESVILLE tussel in the Vine.
yard rink at that place on Saturday night
The Bethel oil well is still theme for
conversation and sight for persons who
have time to VISIT it. The well is for SALE
We understand. The Belmont Oil and Gas
Company wants oil and intends TO have it,
il possible. Petroleum lies farther below
the surface than the gas, so we are in.
formed, and as some OF the desirable has
been found on several occasions the pros
pectors are certain THAI tae earth in this sec
tion contains oil in paying quantities.
The Second ward sends in report Of two
rows and no arrests.
The thermometer touched 90 yesterday,
but the rain OF last evening cooled the at.
mosphere somewhat.
j. B. Smith hos put down q new pave
ment in front Of his residence,
The street railway has no manager at
present. but one will be appointed to day.
The Bellaire Gas and Oil Company met
in City Hall last evening.
Tbe.SShnal .Rae-dL LhGdnr. uraysl tfiiI.
Harry Wetherald and wife, Of Martins
Ferry were in town yesterday.
An employe Of the steel plant was struck
on the leg by piece of steel early yester'
day morning, aud had TO be taken home in
a carriage.
No arrests Yesterday but two individuals
are still on the stone pile.
Mra. W. X. Naylvr has returned from
Sharon, Pa.
John Hawkins is home from business
trip.
Windsor Hotel is making Improvements
in the interior.
Mayor Cooper's new residence is now un.
der roof. -,
Coal miners out the B. 4 o. are still
idle.
Swimming is the enjoyment o. the even.
ing for hundreds Of the young chsps.