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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
The Deal.

A straight out and out deal between the |
republicans and Alderman Bennett is so
apparent that no effort can be made to
disguise it. The workingmen's party-as
it has been lately called-was never IN a
more demoIalized condition in Rock ISL
and than it is today. Alderman Bennett
has always been noted for making one
move for the party and two for himself,
so his purchase by the republicans is not
much to be wondered at
1--WE have Bennett where we want him,
now" said prominent republican this
morning. HE continually made trouble
in the Second ward, and l am thankful
that we have al least placed him upon the
shoulders of the entire republican party
of the CITY,"
Other republicans are very strong in
their denunciation of the trade" and
declare that they will vote for Mr.. OIL
weller without reference to who their
party may now nominate for alderman in
the Second ward. They are opposed to
such trickery and deceit and propose to
express their opinions al the polls next
Tuesday. By doing this they hope to
teach the machine" a lesson. 1t is un.
necessary to say that the workingmen are
disguised with the whole affair, and
it is more than likely they will
support the democratic nominees, and
identify themselves IN future with the
party which has always been their only
true friend. The mask of hypocrisy and
deceit has at last been pulled from the
faces of their supposed friends, and now
that the truth dawns upon they see how
contumely and treacherously they have
been dealt with. The workingnen can
depend upon it that there is no sham
faith in the democratic party; that it is the
party of the people, and not composed of
men who use it only as a tool, as the
butterfly" statesman of the Second ward
has manipulated the workingmen's party.
But gentlemen of the workingmen's party,
MI Bennett is not the real agent that
has delivered you to the republican party.
He follows the dictates of his boss"
| who laughs in his sleeve at the honest
worklngnen, and secretly turns them
over to their enemy-the monopolistic
republican party
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Adrnhpad Insane.

Otto Peterson, resident of Moline,
was brought into the county court yester-
day afternoon to be examined as to his
mental condition. He has been little
off in his upper story for the past three
months, and has shown desire to end
his life by suicide. He was adjudged in,
sane, and a telegram was sent to jackson.
vile to see if they would receive him
there. His body was badly bruised and
black and blue about the lips from falling
down stairs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
This space reserved for
JOHN STRFCKFUS'
Grand Flour Advertisement.
sept-3
RASMUSSEN'S OFFER.

It is now over month the McCabe Bros became Of
the Photographic Gallery established by Mr. Gaylord 1t is fair
suppose that during month of ownership they have made great
many Photos and yet of the Photographs they dis
play by Gaylord and about hreetenh by Miller
honorable and would they not deal hon
y public (Which they misead by coaxng orders with
DISPLAY of Photos they have made) if they display
they made That would be fair and honest critic
ron of their ability. PUBLIC WHAT THAT ABILITY
AMOUNTS TO- To bring beg make the following offers
If McCabe Bros will withdraw the display of Photos made
by GAYLORD and Co., and display only such work has been
during AcCabes month of ownership will give $500
the money! to be donated to the ST. Lukes Hospital
IT. doing that, they will permit me to display my work
beside theirs at their door will give another $780, the also
o donated TO the St Luke's Hospital
am free my last offer is of exclusively
interest McCabes have sought to introduce into Phoog
ply Bankrupt Remnant tricks of notion store by n
mating they would Photos for $0 dozen equal made
vicinity anxious let the public Judge to what extent
beg or less esteemed competitors
withdraw samples made by Others and thus not sail under false
colors J e. RASMUSSEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
What Is Coming.

The Presiding Elders association, which
will meet here next month, includes all Of
those officials in Indiana, Michigan, lii
nois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Ne
braska, Kansas and Missouri. The num>
Der is over one hundred, and their con-
vention. which is held annually, always
attracts many ministers, not members OF
the association, from all parts of the
northwest, so preparations must be made
to entertain large number of persons.
1t will tax the hospitality of our people,
but they are equal to the occasion, and
will, it is to be hoped, acquit themselves
creditably.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

which was hardly expected. Without a
culver in his subtle voice he nomipated
"the butterfly for police magistrate. E.
w. Spencer followed suit by moving that
he be nominated by reclamation, and the
motion was carried. There was call for
''the butterfly" and he responded like a
good soldier to the tap of the drum. Al
though there was careworn look on the
face Of 'the butterfly" caused no doubt
by the process ofexuviation, his step was
light and airy. As he commenced to ar>
ticulate, profound silence fell over
the audience, for it was expected that he
would rehearse the greatest speech of
life" which was delivered at the Second
ward caucus last week. But no; he did
not deem it wise to resdrrect that cele
brated oratorical effort, but simply reiter>
ated his allegiance to the republican par
tY. He cordially thanked the convention
for the nomination, and if elected would
see that right and justice was administer
ed to the best of his ability. He rendered
bis resignation as candidate for alder
man in the Second ward, but asked the
voters of that ward to remember that he
was candidate for police magistrate.
AT the conclusion he again returned
thanks.
David Halves and Samuel F. Cooke
were nominated BY reclamation for JUS
tees of the peace, and L. V. Eckhart
Edward Lieberknecht and James Z. Lar
kin for constables.
Capt. James M. Beardsley was reelected
chairman of the city-township committee
and the convention adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
..rritzn Emma, Gaming

Col. D. A. Reyes, agent of J. K. Ems
met, better known as Fritz" Emmet,
was in the city today to make arrange
ments for the appearance of that re-
nowned favorite. He will give new play
Of his here on the evening of April s. 1t
is entitled 'The strange marriage of Fritz;
or the love of an Irish girl"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Very Kind.

The Union is very kind to let the peo-
pie know how the republican candidate
for mayor stands on the question of a
street railway between Rock Island and
Davenport. 1t says the democrats are
quietly circulating a story that the repub-
lican candidate (Mr. Murdock) is in favor
of the bridge railway in order to under,
mine his strength. Then, it naturally fol>
lows that his strength lies in being friend
ly with the ferry monopoly, We are glad
that the Union has relieved the minds of
the people on this question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Briefs.
Briefs.
ballard ducks at Henry Lamps.

Briefs.
Mallard ducks at Henry Lamps.
Baby skater at the rink tonight.
A. FL. McCandless, d. d. s., dentist.
Suits for confirmation at the Golden
Eagle.
Mr.. Patrick O'Mara is out again after
severe illness.
DIR. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sew
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
The latest styles in boys suits at the
Golden Eagle.
DIR. j. W. Stark. Dentist, 1929 Second
avenue. d1Yr.
W. d. Webster, of Cordova, was in the
city yesterday on business.
A superb assortment of neckwear at the
Golden Eagle.
Ducks are now coming in plentifully by
express.
Go and see the baby skater at the rink
tonight
The small boy INDUCES in marbles on
every even place now without fear of
freezing his fingers.
Do not fail to see the little wonder,
Master Willie Sidney, at the rink tonight.
Two new steined glass windows have
been donated and placed in Trinity
church.
The largest assortment of hoys' shirt
waists in the city, only so cents, at the
Golden Eagle.
Cleaning up is now the fashion. Nj
merous unsightly ash and dirt piles are
disappearing.
Gentlemen's neckwear. an immense
new line at % cents each, at the Golden
Eagle.
| Gen. John Buford Post meets tomorrow
evening to make arrangements for the
next camp fire to be held on the evening
of April 9.
The street sprinkler is great institu-
ton, as far as it goes, but the trouble l.
there is not enough of it.
Pay your taxes to the collector before
tomorrow evening and save costs, as it is
the last day before the books are turned
over to the county treasurer.
The Golden Eagle has received an I'M
mense line of neckwear. This line con-
sists of all the latest things in the mar
ket-puffs. tecks, bows, etc., in every
color and quantity imaginable.
Just received at the Golden Eagle thu
largest line OF new spring hats eve
brought west of Chicago. This line con-
sists of all kinds of both soft and stiff
hats in al! colors from the leading facto'
ries in America.
Andrew Johnson was drunk and abu
sive. He was arrested, took a change o.
venue to Justice Halves. and was fined s.
and costs. He paid the costs and the fin,
was RENTED during good behavior.
Bill Hy will in future give his whole
attention TO the court house and post
office, and let politics alone. His tender
nature cannot stand many such drubbing
as that given it by the street and ale,
committee.
Mr.. P. NJ. Belts and family, who hav,
been residents of this city for mani
years, removed TO Beardstown today
Belts is one of the best engineers on the
c., d. & Q. road, and when he runs hi
iron horse up this way he will always fint
hearty reception from his numerous
friends
The republicans will name another can
dldate for alderman in the Second war;
Thursday evening. The unlucky man wht
will be selected is said to be Mr.. Jacot
Huber The caucus will be held more tc
keep up appearances than for any pur
pose. as even the most sanguine repub
licans have no hope of beating Mr.. JOIN
) Ohlweiler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Rndman-R,fies. Attantinn

HDQRs. Co. A., 9TH INIT, Rock ISL
AND, March 20. 1SS5.-In compliance
with Special Order No. 8. from regiment
al headquarters an, election for first lieu
tenant, vice Carter, promoted to surgeon,
will be held at the armory of the cons
pany, on Wednesday evening. April /, at
O'clock, at which Capt. ii. M. Abel will
preside. The order also calls for the fill,
ing of any vacancy caused by the promo
ton of an officer. The members of this
command are hereby ordered to be pres
emit. Fl. M. ABEL,
Capt. Comdg. Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Youthful Thai.

Charles Johnson, lad IA years of age,
stole 50 at Angelo BorO's fruit stand
Sunday, was arrested, plead guilty before
Justice Chopper, was bound over under
$50 bonds, went down to the county
court, plead guilty and was sentenced tc
one hours confinement in the county jail
and to pay fine of $40 and costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Call and See

The new arrival of suits at the Golden
Eagle. There are kilt suits, sailor suits,
and blouse suits to fit all ages from -four
to seventeen, in cashmere, worsted and
cor1screw, foreign and domestic goods.
The prices range from $3.50 up. Call
early and make your selections and on a
small deposit suit will be laid aside until
wanted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
NEVER GIVE UP.

If you are suffering with low and de.
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitutien, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents O
bottle by Hartz & BahRsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

SICK cHE.-Thousand who have
suffered intensely with sick headache say
that Hoods Sarsaparilla has completely
cured them. One gentleman thus relieved,
writes; Hoods Sarsaparilla is worth its
weight in gold 1t will do you positive
good. Made by G, l. Hood & Co., Lo>
well, Mass. Sold by all druggists. 100
Doses One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Grand Opening.

With new and complete stock of
chamber suites, parlor suites, secretary
and library book cases, carpets, oil cloth
and curtains of the latest designs. Cone
in and see us before purchasing elsewhere.
We will save you money. No trouble to
show goods. CoRDEs & KAHN,
1906 Second avenue, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Stlllin the Woods.

John Ohlweier, the aldermanic candi>
date has not yet heard of his nomination.
He went out hunting last Friday with
Andy Eckerman, and two Moline men,
and has not returned yet. There is big
surprise awaiting his return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

Although Augusta, Ca, is not as large
a city as either Atlanta or Savannah, yet
its mayor gets salary Of $4,000, which is
a larger sum than the mayors of both the
others combined receive.
The cost of patents has now been re-
duced one half in England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

IVIaT'' o o - - -
The delegates so elected will meet al Turner
Hall on Tuesday evening, March 81, at 80
O'Clock, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Mayor, City Clerk City Treasurer, City Attor-
ney, Supervisor, Four Assistant Supervisors, As
SCISSOR, Police Magistrate, Two Justices of the
Peace and Three COnstables; also to appoint a
chairman OF the city township committee.
W. II. LUNDY,
. Chairman City Township Committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR ALDERMEN.
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARIES and CONVENTION

The Democratic voters of Rock Island town
ship are requested to assemble at the usual voting
places IN their respective wards at 7:30 p M, on
SATURDAY. March 2Sth, 1885,
to nominate candidates in each ward for Alder.
men, elect two members of the City Committee
and choose delegates to the City Township Con
vention. The wards are entitled to delegates as
follows: their ratio of representation being one
for every twenty votes cast for Cleveland and Hen
bricks at the last presidential election, viz
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

L. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
Paw Your Taxes.

Only few days left in which to pay
your taxes TO the Town Collector. Call
at once. Office hours a. IN. to 10 p. m.
No 1919 Second avenue.
If ID. +. KRELL,
Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31

A physician of Monroe county, Ga, has
among his collections potato through
which blade of grass has grown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
PROBATE.

28-Estate of Dennis ]. Schuck, de,
ceased. Sale bill filed and approved.
Estate of Henry Brown, deceased. Let
tiers of administration granted to William
G. Whitehead, public administrator.
30-Guardianship of minor heirs of
Charles Mortell, deceased. Final receipt
and release of ward, John Mortell, filed
and Guardian discharged as to him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
County Building.
TRANSFERS..

27--Jannette MclIaster to Daniel l.
Hartwell, lot 4 block 1, McMasters adj
dition to Rock Island, $500.
Alanson Sinnet to William Edlund, lot
8, block 4, Sinn6rs addition to Rock ISL
and, 81, 1874.
28-Pratt Deyoe to Clara w. Parker
and Elizabeth P. Robinson, pit sci Is, &c
2e, 81.
Magnus 2. Larson to Sebastian T
Corollo, lot 1, block /, sub division, 33
10, 1w, $500.
Edith Caroline Hood to Andrew Fri
berg lot 8, Iblock 2, McEnarys addition
TO Moline, $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-31
BUTTERFLY BENNETT;

All were on the tiptoe of expectation
to see the cut and dried programme in
regard to nominee for police magistrate
carried out. Again did Chief Harson
come bravely forward and rescue the
party from momentary hesitation. But in
doing so he exhibited fondness for crow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-11
The Railway Mail Service.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10.-From the annual re-
port of General Superintendent Jamison, of the
railway mail service it appears that the mileage
increase during the past year was only 400 miles.
The average percentage of mail correctly dis
tributed was $685. This is the highest rate at
tanned since the establishment of the service
The general superintendent recommends that
Congress be asked to empower the Postmaster
general to pay to the widow or minor children of
any clerk killed while duty an amount equal
to one years salary of the grade to which the de-
ceased belonged at the time of his death The
estimate for special facilities fast mails) on
trunk lines for the ensuing year is the same in
amount as the sum set apart for that purpose
for the current fiscal year, namely, $251, ,721.
The amount of the estimate for railway postal
cars Is 81, $685. 577, which is an increase of per
cent. over the amount appropriated for the cur
rent fiscal year, for roads other than those that
are subsidized The superintendent strongly
advocates the extension of the benefits OF the
civilservce law to the clerical force of the rail-
road mail service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-11
The Parnell Parliamentary Fund.

NEW YORK, Nov 10.-A number of prominent
Irish-American gentlemen met this evening to
consider the question ofT supporting the
fund to aid Mr.. Parnell. Eugene Kelly
presided. The subject was discussed
by Mr.. Kelly, Joseph ]. O'Donough,
Miles O'Brien, and James Farrell Maj. John
Byrne, of Cincinnati, an active friend of Parnell,
was present by invitation and gave his views
It was resolved to take active measures to
at once undertake the raising of large sum
of money. The committee appointed will meet
on Wednesday. and report plan Of action to an
adjourned meeting. to be held next Friday even
ing Mr.. Byrne said he would like to be one of
one hundred gentlemen who would put up $lO0,
900 for this year, and would find others willing
to do the same thing. Mr. Kelly consented to
act as treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-11
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Interesting Points from the Annual Report
of the First Assistant p stlna General.

Interesting Points from the Annual Report
of the First Assistant ost,naste General.
WASHINGTON Nov. l0.-First Assistant Post
master general Stevenson has submitted to the
Postmaster general his annual report upon the
operations of his bureau for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1885. From the report it appears
the number of postofices established during the
year was 2121, and the number discontinued
$685. making the whole mum Der at the end of the
fiscal year 81, 252, net increase of 1915 during
the year. The number of Offices subject to ap-
pontment by the President was 2, ,233, and the
number subject to appointment by the Post
master general was 49019. The whole number
of appointments during the year was II, 2O3,
made up as follows:
On designations and commissions expired,
6,204; removals and suspensions. $40; changes of
names and sites, 207; deaths of postmasters,
4l2 establishment Of new offices, 222
The increase in the number of postcffices was
distributed as follows: New England States
As; Middle States and District of Columbia Ill;
Southern States and Indiana Territory, 636;
the ten States and six Territories of the West
and Northwest, 357; the three States and three
Territories of the Pacific slope, 65 The greatest
increase in any State or Territory was IN Vir-
enia-l00 The only decrease was in Nevada a..
The total number Of money order postoffices was
1892, an increase of 749 oyer the preceding year
The number of changes in postmasters during
the year was less than in the preceding year
and the large decrease in the number of cases
acted upon during the year, as compared with
the preceding year. is due to the fact that very
few changes were made in those Offices during
the winter months. Under the head of
free delivery system, the report says
the number of such Offices during the year was
49, an increase of l9, and the number of car.
rlers, 1853, an increase Of 468. The entire cost
of the service was $3, 9S5, 952, leaving an unex-
pended balance Of $79047 The service has now
been extended to nearly all cities having popu-
lation of 20, 900 inhabitants, returning 500 600
gross earnings per annum. The First Assistant
Postmaster general says that. in view Of the sue
cess of this system, its convenience to the public
and other merits, in his judgment, warrants the
recommendation that authority be conferred by
legislation for its extension to places Of 10 600 in
habltants or having a gross revenue of SIC, ,00o
The report briefly states the advantages that
have resulted from the consolidation Of large
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-11
DONEY'S
HOOSierPOet
GIG AR.
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
How the Members of the House Stand as to
Rules, Silver, Tariff, and the Speakership.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 10-The Courier-Journal
will publish to morrow, letters from one hundred
and fifty members of Congress, fifty-ni Demo
Gratis and ninety-one Republicans. These letters
are in response to four questions sent out by O.
o. Stealey, Washington correspondent of the
Courier journal, as follows:
"First-Would you favor an amendment to
she rules of the House, providing that the gen
sral appropriation bills, except the legislative,
sundry civil and deficiency bills shall be pre-
pared and controlled hereafter by the appropr-
ate standing committees on the several branches
of the public serviceR
"Second-Do you favor any change in the laws
governing silver coinage and silver certificates,
and il so. what notifications would you regard
ss desirabe?"
''Third-To what extent, in your opinion,
would revision of the tariff and internal reve-
nue. laws be desirable at the next sessions"
"Fourth-Who is your choice for the caucus
nomination for Speakers"
In the Democratic responses, Al unqualifiedly
favor an amendment Of the rules; S give a quail
fed answer; oppose change and are non
committal.
To the second or silver question, favor legis-
lation, 40 oppose, and are non-conmittal.
To the third or tariff reform question, SO favor
tariff legislation, oppose and are non-com-
INITIAL
For Speaker. fifty seven are for Carlisle, one
for Randall. and one non-committal.
The whole number of Republican members
who responded is 81. For amending the rules
of the House, 48 unquaifedly approve. IL qualify
their answers, 8 oppose, and % are non-commit-
tall 60 favor legislation on the silver question,
16 oppose and Is are committal Seventy
five oppose tariff legislation, favor it, and IL
are non-committal. For Speaker. 80 are for
Frank Hiscock. % for Reed, of Maine. II for
Governor Long, of Massachusetts. and q are nom
committal
The correspondent of the Courier-Journal, in
summing up on officers of the house. names for
Speaker, John G. Carlisle; Clerk, John B. Clark,
of Missouri; Sergeant alarms, John B. Leedom,
of Ohio Door keeper. Samuel Donelson, of Ten
nessee; Postmaster, Lycurgus Dalton, Of Indi
ana.