davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

A mud blockade is next in order.
Go to the rink next Friday evening.
A. II. McCandless, d. d. s., dentist.
Now is the time to begin advertising
THE early bird catches the worm.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sev~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
Jacob Roberts, of Andalusia, was
caller at the ARGUS office today.
DR.. j. w. Stark, Dentist, 1929 Second
avenue. d1Yr.
J. H. Kerr, superintendent OF the water
works, rejoices over the arrival of new
girl at his home on last Friday.
Mrs. Thos. NJ. Biddison, of Omaha,
Neh., is in the city on visit to relatives
and friends.
Ladies' high button overshoes at SLID
to clean up stock at the Central shoe store
of G, L. & S. N. Wynes,
Mr.. Vim. Ramskill has returned from
Elgin where he has been visiting his
brother in-law, who has been seriously
i'll.
The next entertainment at the rink will
be five mile race between the champion
of Davenport and the champion of Rock
Island on Friday evening next.
The management of the Rock Island
rink wishes to announce that the rink will
be closed every Wednesday evening, in
Guiding tonight
Mr.. James McConchie returned yester-
day from Beatrice, Nebraska, where he
has been for the past three months work.
ing at his trade as stone cutter.
Mr. Ben Reynolds, Of Wymore, Neb.,
is in the city on a visit to his parents, ex-
Mayor and Mrs. E. P Reynolds. He is
enjoying his old time health, and conse>
quently looks as tough as a hickory knot.
Mr. J. B. Easterly, champion skater Of
Davenport, and Mr.. w A. Knittle, cham
pion skater of Rock Island will skate a
five mile race for purse of SEQ on Fri,
day evening next at the Rock Island
rink
George Biehl and wife mourn the loss
of their little boy, who died at 1880 yes,
terday His age was between seven and
eight months. The funeral took place
this morning from their residence on Secs
ond avenue overiSchmid's jewclry store
Mr.. c. P Hengstler, has rented the
store room No. /, 1924 Third avenue, for
the purpose of renovating, repairing and
upholstering of all kinds of furniture
with ncatness, promptncss and moderate
rates, this being his practical trade. He
sohcits from the community a share of
their patronage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
Friday Morning.

Edward Hainsworth, Elrhar Fickin
ger, Morris COrcoran, VIM. II. Lundy
Chas. Evans, Maggie Corcoran, Alice
Holtam, Miss J. Corcoran. Isaac Holtam,
Joseph Evans and Alice Evans, the de-
PENDANTS in the contempt of court case,
was arra;gned in the circuit court this
morning to hear what Judge Glenn had
to say to them. The usual crowd that
had been in attendance for the past two
weeks were present with their usual
punctuality, with the air of persons who
thought their presence was an actual ne~
cessity. The alarm of fire just before the
court opened had the effect of clearing
the room somewhat.
States Attorney Entrkin first asked
some additional questions to the defends
ants in regard TO spiriting away Miss
Mead, and in order to secure some addi-
tiOnal testimony, Judge Glenn said he
would reserve his decision in the matter
until Friday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
A YouuE Actress .

Minnie Palmer first appeared IN public
in a specially written Child part in
Brooklyn in 1872. After playing one
week she was taken to Vienna, where she
remained nearly three years. In 1874 she
became member of Harry Palmer's com,
pany and played Dorothy to Lawrence
Barrett's Danl Druce. The same year
she Joined Henry Abboy's company play
ing Lot, Minnie Symperson, Belle, and
then engaged with Louis Aldrichs cons
pany in the original production of MY
Partner" after which Minnie Palmers
Boarding School was done two years,
Mr.. Rogers taking her under his manage
ment in September, 1881. She gets no
salary, but gets IS per cent Of all profits,
Mr.. Rogers guaranteeing her certain
weekly sum. AS yet, she not being
twenty one, he passes all money over to
her parents, who travel with her. She
will be in this city on Saturday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
A Rad.

Chief of Police Miller sw0oped down
upon the domicile of Maud Miller, q
nymph du pave whose spider web is lo>
Gated on Fourth avenue, yesterday after
noon. Besides the frail Maud, aman who
gave his name as Joseph Eastman, OF
Wilton Iowa, was gathered in. Justice
Chopper taxed Maud's wallet to The
amount of $40, while her paramour got
of by paying IS. Maud occupies the
rancho formerly run by the notorious
Lizzie Green, who it is said was in the
city the other day, having given her
youthful husband the shake.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04

The annual election for chief and as
sistant chief of the Rock Island fire de-
partment will occur at the Wide Awake
hose house on the evening of February
9Sth.
Phoenix Hose Co. No. !, viii give an
invitation masquerade ball on the even
ing of March 9th. Parties given by this
company are always very pleasant affairs
Rock Island is blessed with one of the
best volunteer fire departments in the
United States, and under the leadership
of Chief J. T. Ohlweilef do very efficient
work. The boys are always on time at the
tap of the bell, and stay on duty until the
last spark is extinguished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
To All Whom Il May Concern.

ROCK ISLAND, Feb. 4, 1880.
Whereas the name of Patrick J Cary
has been mentioned IN connection with
the witnesses in the matter of contempt
of court now pending in the circuit court
in and for the county of Rock Island, and
whereas it has been insinuated by some
party or parties that the said Patrick ]
Cary was in some way implicated in said
contempt;
Now this is to certify that so far as the
undersigned has been able to learn the
said Patrick j. Cary was in no way con-
nected with said contempt and knew moth
ing Of the facts. plans or circumstances
connected with the same, That the only
way his name was connected with said
unfortunate affair was that he happened
to be in certain store at the time certain
conversations were said to have taken
place, but did not engage in said CONVEX
sation nor did he hear or understand what
such conversation was about
W. j. ENTRIKIN,
States Attorney.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
The Billiard Ssanca.

The great billiard professionals will un-
dcubtedly be greeted with large house
tomorrow evening, as the occasion of
having the champion of the world give
an exhibition in city of our size is a
Tare one. The Davenport papers say that
there viii be large number from that
side come over They ought to have a
rousing house Mr.. W II. Cation was
born and raised in this city and numbers
his friends by the score and the day is not
far distant when he will wrestle for the
champion cue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
THE BRIDGE RAILWAY.
Its Friends and 0pposers Making
Things Lively ut the Nati0nal
Capital.

The following special to thel Chic age
Times from Washington sent last night,
explains itself: There was hearing
this morning before the senate military
committee in relation to the bill which
Judge Murphy got through the house last
session to permit a street car company to
run cars across the bridge of the govern
ment and the Rock Island Railroad CONS
pany between Rock Island and Davenport.
The people are obligedto cross the river
on the ferry or walk across the bridge or
hire hack, consequently the ferry com
pany has practical monopoly of the
business to the great inconvenience Of the
public, especially :he workmen employed
in the Rock Island arsenal and the Moline
factories. A company composed of per.
sons interested in existing street car com.
panies has been organized to operate cars
on the bridge and the only opposition to
their project comes from the ferry COM
pany ami q few Of the smaller merchants
in Rock Island
Capt I j. Robinson, owner of the
ferry, was present this morning with his
attorney, and among other interested pcr>
sons present were Morris RoSeufcld OF
Moline, Henry Curtis, of Rock Island, and
Judgo Green, Of Davenport. The ferry
people are now very much afraid that a
monopoly street car company will tramplc
on the rights Of the people and urge an
amendment to the bill permitting any and
everybody to run Cals over the bridge
One motive for this is 10 make it not worth
while for the proposed company to under>
take the running of cars, and another mo
tive is to get an amendment of any kind
whatever attached to the bill in the eX>
amended the bill it would be too late. for
the house to act on the amendment, and
so the whole matter would fall through
for this congress.
Some time ago Capt. Robinson got Il
bill introduced to permit one of the exist
Ing street car companies 10 run cars over
the bridge il consideration of $4,000 q
year, to be paid to the government. This
was merely an effort 10 head off any prac-
ticablc scheme for utilizing the existing
tracks, for the company asked for no such
BILL and announced after it was intro
duced that it would not accept the terms
even if the bill passed. The senate com
mittec took no action today"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
County Building.
TRANSFERS.

2-Wm. H. Womacks to VIM. Kreiger,
WI nw1 10, IS, 5w, $1,000.
Monroe Gingles to VIM. j. Graham, lot
90, Webb's subdivision of outlot 10 in SCI
sci 8, II, 2w, $3.50.
Joseph Starkey to John Forgy, e4 sci 5.
49, 2w, $1,000. Louisa Andrews to 10
seph starkey, same description, $1,000,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
FIRES WORK.
The Broom Factory OF Henry RctirheT
DESTROYED this Morning. and
Two Houses Damaged.

This morning the fire bells changed out
their wild alarm shortly after . o'clock
and soon streams of people were follow
ing the hose carts towards the scene of
the conllagration, which proved to be
Henry f. Reticker's broom factory. just
in the rear Of his residence, 1905 Seventh
avenue. The factory was built Of pine
boards and its contcats being Of n com
bustihlc nature, the flames made rapid
hcadway. Mrs E. Beck was one Of the first
to sound the alarm, and at that time
the red tongues of fire were protruding
from the burning building. The fire de-
partment was promptly on hand, but it
was seen that the broom factory could
not be saved, and the Holly Hose Co.,
which was first on the scene, turned a
stream of water on small frame house,
Just east Of the factory, which had be-
come ignited, and occupied by John Hem
boxer, n painter Mrs Icnbeker was
alone at the time, and she was 50 terri
fed that she
PAINTED AWAY
She was carried to a nGighbor's house,
and DR.. Bernhard restored her to her
senses in O short time.
The rear portion of the two story brick,
occupied by Mr.. Rcticker, was quite bad,
ly damaged by fire aud water both. The
windows were all broken in, but the fire
did not get much Roadway. The building
is owned by his mother -inSlaw, Mrs. A.C.
Thornberg and is insured for $500 with
J. M. Buford, so that the loss will he en-
tirely covered by the insurance. The
factory also belonged to her and was in
surcd for $500.
Mr.. Rehcker's loss was quite heavy.
He had Just received q large stock of
broom corn, which would do him for the
manufacture of brooms until next Octo-
Der. lie also lost q harness, together
with the stock and machinery which will
figure up to about $500. Besides this
there was quantity of fine household
furniture, belonging to his sister, Mrs.
Aldrich, destroyed, it being stored away
in the factory. 1t was valued at about
$500 and was uninsured.
The fire was started from a stove in the
factory, some red hot Goals having EVIL
IDENTIFY fallen on the floor. Mr.. Retickel
carried $3.50 insurance on his stock and
tools, $3.50 with E. W. Hurst, and $500
with Edward Lieberknecht
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
The Davenport Postofiee

Tomorrow the Davenport postotlice
will be established temporarily in the
room now occupied by Mason's carriage
repository. 1t is the intention to com
pletely refurnish the present postollice
rooms, and about three weeks time will
be spent in making the necessary altera>
tons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04

The thaw and RAIN of last night has
made the ice on the river very rotten, and
il is hardly safe to attempt TO cross the
river now, although people still persist in
using the ice bridge. This morning a
horse went through the ice opposite
Twelfth street, and it was all crowd of
men and boys could do to get the animal
ont on sure footing again. If the warning
is not needed to keep off the ice. we exe
pect to see the coroner furnished with
some business ere long.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04

TAYLOR RIDGE, Feb. ., 1885.
EDITOR ARGus-Dear Sir: The would
be reverend gentleman and his friends
who have made threats to mob my house
in order TO lay violent hands on my son,
are hereby invited to commence opera,
tons. They will find that am able to
protect my rights as a citizen and also my
property, and if they attempt their das-
tardly scheme | assure them in advance
of 'warm reception"
A REPUTABLE CITIZEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
Death Of an Old Settler.

Late yesterday afternoon, Mr., Thomas
Birmingham, of South Rock Island,
brcathed his last He was one of the old
est settlers of the county, having come
here from Worcester. Md, in 1885. He
was 70 years, 4 months and 8 days old at
the time Of his death, which was caused
by drOnSy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04

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, 1885-02-04
IHE DAILY ARGUS.
The Rink.

Notwithstanding the carnival attrac>
ton at Davenport last evening, the Rock
Island rink was literally patronized. We
are pleased to know that Manager L. II.
Collins is making a success of tie rink,
and that our citizens appreciate his ef-
forts to entertain them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
OUR POST OFFICE.
Some Interesting Facts About it-.-A
Good Showing.

Postmaster Halves has just completed
figuring up his books for the month of
January. The general receipts being
81 sol 80.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04

Pork tcndcrloins, spare ribs, leaf lard,
pigs feet, sausage meat, breakfast bacon.
fresh or cured hams, at Gilmorc's pork
house, First avenue, between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth streets If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
CHINA AND JAPAN.


Crawford natives.
GERMANY AND HOLLAND.
Miss Lane, DR.. Allen and Mr.. Bates, of
Dubuque-In court dress.
Misses Fanny Watkins, s.Ballort Swift,
Oden, Altman-Peasants.
M. Kuhn-Hunter.
VIII Graham-StudenK
Messrs. Shorey and Putnam Military
officers.
Misses Preston, Belle Ballord, Fanny
French, kimball, Kellogg Holland peas
ants.
SCOTLAND IRELAND AND WALES.
Mrs G. P. McClelland-M Manager
Minnie Ross-Queen OF Scots.
j. Osborn-Page.
Carrie Billon-Lady of court.
Miss Taylor-Scotch lady.
Mrs. Booth-Helen McGrcgor.
Mr.. Booth-Rob Roy.
Thomas Muriay-IIighlandcr.
Mrs. Murray-Lady of the Lake.
Lettie Woodward-Scotch lassie.
Allie Doe, Fanny Root, Bessie Altman,
Alice LeClaTe, Julia Ryan and Harry
Leary-Scotch lassics aud lad.
Mr.. Saunders Piper.
IRELAND
Lucy Mitchell Irish princess.
Mr.. Howard Ancient Irish prince
Misses Croul and Houghton- Irish
village lassies.
Master Cantwell-- gentleman
WALES
Mr.. and Mrs. Grier-Bridal couple.
Jessie Young -Welsh lady
Minnie Dixon-Welsh lady.
Messrs. Lafferty and Mixton-Welsh
gentlemen.
Misses Teele and Grace RusseIl-Welsh
peasants.
Ada Griffith and Chas. Young Welsh
girl and boy.
Mrs. f. Z. Manager.
Mr.. Geo. f. IIubbcll-Obelisk.
Geo. B. McClelland- Mummy.
Mr.. Raguet--Egytian priest.
Mrs. E. t. Cook Sphinx.
Harry Fulton, Tim Murphy, Nelson
Bishop and r. Cook-Sphinx bearers.
Mrs. II. c. Fulton Pharoah's daugh-
ter.
Geo. Cook-Fan bearer.
Miss Hill Mrs. Racquet, Mrs. ThOring-
ton, Mrs Wright, Mrs. Frank Dodge,
Miss Parris-Egyptiau ladies.
RUSSIA.
Mrs. DR.. Cassell-BarOness m anager.
Miss Mamie Leonard Princess.
Miss Della and Lila Glenn.
Miss Katie Culp-Peasant.
Miss Nellie Larimer-Peasant
Miss Lille Ried-Peasant.
Mrs. Hugh Barr Skater.
Mr.. Z. l. Camcron-Count.
Mr. Chss. Cameron Officer.
Mr.. Rodman-O Officer
Mr.. Harry Hancock Standard bearer
Mr.. Hugh BaFr-Skater.
Jas. Merchant.
HUNGARY AND POLAND
Miss Fejervary-M Manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w Frcnch-Noble-
man and lady.
Mr. Switzerland Nobleman.
Mrs. Angel-Peasant.
Mrs. NJ. Dcssaint Peasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Clarkc--Polish peas
ants.
Mr.. E. P. Lynch Polish nobleman
Judge Frcnch-Polish nobieman.
Mrs. French Lady.
Mrs Crawforl-Lady.
Mr.. ammatt-Hungarian noblcman.
Miss Whisler-Hungarian peasant
Mr.. Abbott-Hungarian cavalier.
Miss Martin--Pcasant.
Mr.. Wikinson-Polish noblcman.
Miss Abbott Hungarian peasant
The dancing commenced as soon as the
procession disbandcd. There was a mar
Vicious blending of colors as the devotces
Of Tcrpsichorc glided around the room
with merry motion. There was hardly an
admirer of handsome women who did not
take in Il bcwitching array of the tri>
cities most beautiful daughters. The
floor was crowded with the lovers Of the
may whose steps seemed to be guided
by the perfect time of the music rendered
with a Smoothness and sweetness Of cX>
preston which was communicated to the
dancers.
The floor managers on this happy oc-
casion were: Messrs. p. W. McManus,
II. T. Wadswortb, Phil Mitchell. w. C.
Bennett, w. A Ross, J. B. Fidlar Frank
W. Gould, J. r. Preston, Steve H. Vclie
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
Opening of the Plow Shop Store.


Mr.. H. c. Wivill will tomorrow open
the pillow shop store and will close out the
stock at reduced prices--cheaper than
goods can be purchased elsewhere. Mr..
Wivill has just returned from Chicago,
where he has been purchasing goods, in
order to have a general assortment of
everything. 1t will be good news to the
many friends of Mr.. Wivill to know that
he is selected for this place, which shows
good judgement on the part of the pillow
company in their selection, as Mr., Wivin
has no superior in this section in know
ing how to conduct business of this
kind.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04


stamps and postal cards ........ s., 003.23
envelopes. ..-............. ..---........ 2393l
Postage on newspapers ............... ~ %
Box rent collections. ...........-...... 5O925
Total 81 9o1 81
DISBURSEMENTS.
Rent gas and fuel. ...................... 1SO.57
Railway postal clerks..........--... 43O.55
Mail messenger ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 7750
U. $. treasurer, Chicago........ ........ 644.42
Total 81 SOL 80
The money order receipts of January
show a total of $7,73437, less 1904 "A,
balance carried over from December.
There were 324 domestic orders issued,
for 50, 83907, the fees being $34.77 237
postal notes for $4333S; q information
ais and fees, $272 al; and drafts on the
postmaster of New York, 81, $50. The
disbursements were: on sol domestic or
ders, $3.50 SO; 309 postal notes 1854. SO;
8 internationals $171.4S and by transfer
to the general postfl account $74-leav-
ing a balance of funds on hand of 1923 "a.
The box rent receipts average 1927 for
every three months, which for the year
would amount to $2,10 The sales of
stamps and envelopes for the year would
amount to $40, 704 "a, which added to
the receipts for box rents, would give the
total receipts for the year at $1S, 912. "a,
only leavinga deficiency of 81, 1877. 1G nec>
essary to secure the free delivery system,
which is given to all postoffices doing a
business of $4,000 or over per year. The
statement in this mornings Union makes
it appear that the poStotlice will have to
do business of over $1,000 more in or
der to secure the free delivery Anyone
who is acquainted with simple multiple
cation can readily see that its states
ment is all mixed up. 1t is fair to pre-,
sumo that the business of the postoffice
this year will increase enough to make up
the deficiency, and the year 1886 will un>
douhtedly see us enjoying the fruits of the
free delivery of mail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-04
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
The international Carnival OF Nations
at the Banner Rink in Dayen-
port Last Night.

AN EIIABO1tAiE Eh EN-
The great carnival of nations burst
forth in all its varied beauties at the Ban
ner rink in Davenport last night, and a
large and appreciative audience was pres
ent to feast its eyes on the brilliant pa
geantry as the grand march was inaugu-
rated in harmony with the soul>insplring
strains from Strassers full orchestra.
All that thoughtful minds could conceive
and deft fingers arrange, was done to
beautify the hall, and to say that the de-
tails Of arrangements were in any way
Sighted, would be an injustice to the
fair committee who had the matter in
charge. Flags embiematic of all nations
graced the walls, while numberless Chi
nese lanterns helped radiate the scene,
and gay colored strcamers hung in grace>
ful festoons.
1t was about nine o'clock when the
grand entree occurred, and all eyes were
At once centered on the curious but inter>
esting spectacle. The most picturesque
imagination could hardly describe the
dazzling splendor of the view presented.
as couple after couple swept into the hall.
The enthusiasm first aroused by the won
derful loneliness Of the surroundings,
grew to unbOunded admiration as the
rctinue Of gaily and grotesquely attired
people strolled by in apparently never
ending procession. The ladies and gen
tlemen seated around the room presented
a contrast to the strange, weird oddly
attired forms moving around the circle.
There were sixteen nations represented,
and the nationality Of the different char
acters could be easily guessed by the style
of their garments. The representation in
all cases was most excellent, and some
costumes created considerable mirth by
their oddity, The following is list of the
characters represented and the names of
the impersonators:
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-09
ThE DECISION.
Wright Elected Commissioner-The
Case &c be Appealed.

The County Board yesterday evening con-
cluded to give their decision in the Wright
Reveal contest, and announced it in favor of
Wright. This was to be expected, for Mr..
Reveal, who was officially declared elected
County Commissioner, is a Democrat. Mr..
Wright, who was declared not elected,
lie a Republican, and the County Board,
which has tried the case, is Republican. The
evidence for Wright was furnished by Mr..
Byram, in those cases where the official
count of the vote was not used, and for Re-
veal, MessTs. Harlan and Meyers testified.
1t was q case of two witnesses against one,
with all the odds in favor of the
cOntestee, but. OF course, this would
make no difference with the board.
The decision is that Jesse Wright recsived
IA $40 votes. and W.. o. Reveal received IA
500, which would elect Wright by ii votes.
The attorneys for Mr.. Reveal have given
notice of their intention TO appeal, and the
case will go at once to tbs Circuit Court.
The case will then go to the Suprime Court
il all probability, as both sides declare such
10 be their purpose II must not be forgot
len that the theft OF the ballots is q point in
the case, and also that some one is putting
up the money for Mr.. Wright TO enable him
to continue the contest, and that be wanted
to dismiss it, but was not permitted SO to
do