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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-01-23

The handsome French actress,
Mad lmOiselle Rhea, was here last
week, and was the object of deyot.
ed attention from a Southern Sena.
tor, long time a widower, and a day
or two before her engagement end.
ed a local paper told a story of her
life. 1t seems that an early ro-
nance was cut in twain by one Of
those cruel pranks with which ca.
PRECIOUS fortune loves to cheat Gu.
pid. In spite Of Rhea's viyacity
and esprit, some shrewd observers
have thought that there was a tiuge
Of sadness in her face at times, and
it is certain that many adorcrs have
tried and failed to win anything
more than smile the heart must
have been lost and won long before.
Last week it was observed that
bouquets produced very slight
effect on Rhea, and the more floral
offerings that came the more indif-
fercnt she was. But the reason was
that she affected only one particular
bouquet which was duplicated every
morning and evidently conveyed
something more than perfume.
Here is the explanation. 1t trans
pires that Count Victor de Breuhl
Faverlay, handsome Frenchman
of middle age, and a real chevalier
in manners and accomplishments,
is at this moment on the rolling
deep in Cunard steamer flying to
tell Rhea that his fortune is restor-
ed that his heart and hand and
title are hers, and all the rest. lie
had telegraphed to begin the siege
with a floral bombardment, and lie
says in the beautiful language of
love lin FRENCH, 'M'mselle, je de-
pose mes homages a vas pieds.'
There Is a rumor current that
this story may not all be the frozen
truth, but that it has been publish
ed for the sake of annoying the
senator referred TO.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-01-23

The theatres have been better
attended during the past ten days
than during any similar period
since the election. Perhaps the
attractions have been better. Mrs
Riddleberger was one of the audi
ence 1T For,i's Opera Housc Friday
day nisht during tn. performance
Of the MerrT War 10y lhs Carleton
Opera Company, and evinced as did
many other prominent ladies, much
appreciation Of a remarkably fine
performance. VALLEY,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-01-23

The public is informed that in
some respects the Inauguration
Ball will be the finest ever given in
this country. in some respects
is doubtless a distinct allusion to
the appetiies Of the democrats who
will attend the ball. Parties that
have not enjoyed \ full meal for a
quarter of a century can be counted
upon to carry to the Cleveland tri-
umphal dance the most superb col
lection of appetites ever known.
These appetites may not contribute
to the brilliaucy of the ball proper,
but they are sure tOmake profound
IMPRESSION i'm the suppeT.rOOm.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-01-23

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Advertise.

The great Peter Cooper is credited with
the following; I'm all towns where
newspaper is published. every man should
advertise, even if nothing more than II
card telling his name and the business in
which he is engaged. 1t not only pays
the advertiser, but let's the people at
distance know that the town you reside
in has a prosperous class of business
men. As the seeds is sown so it rccom>
penses. Never pull down the sign while
you intend to do business, for it often
indicates that your grip, commercially,
is broken. The judicious advertiser will
receive, in turn, ten dollars for every one
invested in the columns of a newspaper"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
An Architect.

Mr.. Guido Beck, the gentleman who
has been awarded the contract of prepar-
ing map of the city, is an adept at his
profession. His office is over the Peo-
pies national bank. Mr.. Beck has bu!
recently completed 2x5 map Of the city
for Assessor Barge. This is a neatly eX~
ecuted piece of workmanship. and he has
devoted much time and study to its con
struction. This map will be a great aid
to him. The one for the city will be
about four times its size, and viii be a
little more complete.
Mr.. Matthias Schnell, the contractor,
has received orders to bEild large Cathe
Ollie church at New Vienna, Iowa, and
Mr.. Beck is at present drawing up the
plans and specifications. He has no equa
at his profession, and being painstakina
and untiring worker, he will meet with
good success here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
4 Party.

There was mirth and music at the
pleasant country residence of Mr.. Ros~
well Richmond, in South Rock Island.
last night, the occasion being a party.giv-
en- by his daughter, Miss Blanche Rich>
mond, and his step daughter, Miss Tur>
ner. About thirtyfve couple were press
ent, among them being about twelve
young people from this city. Dancing
was one of the main features Of the even
ing's entertainment. Refreshments of q
delicate nature were served, and every
thing was done by the young hostesses to
entertain their guests as handsomely as
possible,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

The twcnty.tifth anniversary of the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosen-
field, which was celebrated yesterday, was
a very pleasant event in Jewish circles.
The afternoon party was simply u ladies'
affair, and the celebration proper occurred
in the evening, when there were about
forty friends and relatives present. An
elegant supper was served about nine
O'Clock Mr. aud Mrs. RosenfcId were
the recipients of many costly presents on
this occasion. Besides the many verbal
congratulations rendered, telegraph dis>
patches of n like nature were received
from distant friends. Among those pres
cnt outside the family circle in this city
were Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Waterman, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman, of Gcncseo; Mr.
ana Mrs Reigelman, of Dcs Moines; and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold, of Davenport.
Ii was on the 9TH day of February,
1860, that Mr. J Rosentield, of Rock Isis
and, was united i'll marriage to Miss Gctta
May, of New York, at the latter city.
After the usual bridal tour they settled
down in Rock Island, first boarding at the
old Rock Island house The love inStilled
in their hearts twenty-five years ago, ap-
pears to have not smoudered in the least
during all this time, and today they look
back to busy and happy life, surrounded
by their children and numerous friends.
The fruits of their union has been eleven
children, ten of whom are now living in
this city, with the exception of one, Mrs.
Sternberg, of st. Paul. The other child>
rem are unmarried, namely: Mile, Flora,
Carrie, Ester, Meyer, Julius, Abe, Louis
and Arthur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
THE BILLIARD SEANCE.
The Champion Proved his Experiences
With the Che to Rock Island
Audience Last Night.

The appearance OF Mr.. Jacob Schaefer.
the champion billiardst of the world, did
not attract as large an audience at Har>
per's theatre, as was expected, but still
the stage and front seats in the balcony
were well filled last evening. and the four
boxes were occupied. Mr. Schaefer was
not the only attraction either, for Mr. w.
II. Cation, the rising young professional,
has many friends in the city who were
DESTROYS of witnessing his skill with the
ivory balls. The table was situated on
the stage, and four bright jets of gas over
it, gave the spectators an opportunity of
approaching the many fine shots that
were made during the evening.
Mr.. w. II. Lundy called the game
shortly before $50, introducing the play
ers as 1.-The conqueror of the billiard
kings, and our own Billy Cation" The
game was three ball car0m, straight rail,
for 1000 points. Mr.. A c. Miller was
selected as referee, and he called each
shot as it was made Cation won the lead,
but his opening stroke did not count, and
SChaefer made 3. Cation followed with
s and Schaefer 81. The wizard" grad
ually drew ahead, and it was not long be-
fore he had good lead. Cation played
rather wildly, the balls appearing to be
obstinate and unruly. With Schaefer it
was different The worries rolled where
ever he wanted them under his magic
touch, and when he got them on the rail,
the "click, click" of the balls was almost
as regular as clock work. At each fine
shot the players were warmly applauded.
The highest run during the game was
2S2, by Schaefer. He slowly moved the
balls from one end of the table and back
again. This was repeated several times,
until they finally broke, and he missed a
difficult shot. Cations highest run was
50, Just 200 short of his opponent. The
highest runs made by the players were
Schaefer-22 "a, 20, 80, 81, As. 55, 81,
81, 70, 81, 90, 2S2. Catton-23, 23, 80,
33, 80, and 80. When Schaefer scored
his 1000 points. Cations score was S59
Those that could appreciate fine bil>
lizards were much interested in the play.
ing. SChaefer made some apparently i'm
possible shots, with an ease and quick,
ness that astOnished the spectators. His
draw shots were marvels of scientific
skill, and the judgment he exercised il
striking the balls just hard enough Il
bring them in the proper position wa
simply wonderful AT the conclusion o
the game he made some extremely diff
cult fancy shots. On the whole thu
seance was most interesting affair, anC
those who were absent missed a rich treat
While Mr.. Cation did not play with hi
usual skill, he demonstrated his ability a
knight of the cue. 1t was through hi
efforts that Mr.. Schaefer appeared here
and We feel like thanking him for thu
lovers of billiards in giving. them an OPP
portunity of witnessing the billiard pla,
of the rightly termed king of billiards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
INSANITY
Said to Have Caused Dennis Schuck TO
Kill Himself---The COrOner's
Verdict.

The ARGUS yesterday contained an &C
count of the suicide of Dennis Schuck,
but At that time the immediate cause for
self murder was not known. When Cor
Oncr Halves arrived at the scene of the
shooting, he impannelled the following
jury; Joseph Fitzpatrick, foreman; W,
Shenstrom, II. L. Framing, P. +. Morgart,
Adolph Dunlap and Louis V. Eckhart.
After hearing what evidence could be OBJ
tanned the following verdictwa rctlrne /;
we, the undersigned jurors, sworn to
inquire into the death of Dennis Schuck
on oath do find that he came to his death
BY his own hand from Il shot of a revol>
yer, Red Jacket, No 4, Calibre SO. We,
the jury believe from the evidence given,
at The time of his death he was laboring
under an attack of temporary insanity.
The young man had acted rather queer
ly for the past few days. Wednesday
afternoon he told his sister that he was
going to Milan that night to "ioin the
Methodist church, and it seems that he
kept his word. He did not rest well that
night, claiming that he had been thinking
of the important step he he taken. He
further remarked that he did not think he
would live long. and would see ifhe could
get his brother, Frederick Schuck, to take
charge of the farm.
He shot himself in the workshop /
short distance from the house, but it ap-
pears that no one heard the report of the
pistol He was not quite dead when he
was discovered by his brother John. The
clothing around the wound was badly
scorched, having evidently placed thu
muzzle of the revolver against his breast
His age was % years, 1 month and
DAYS The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at II o'clock from Thu
First Methodist Episcopal church at Mi
Ian. Rev. J. s. MCCord will efficiate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
A Chnrnh Gone

Otis j. the bright little son of Mr.. aud
DIrs. l.. L. Dimick, died yesterday after
noon shortly before three o'clock, after
an illness of about three weeks duration
He suffered intense pain during the time,
spasm following spasm. All that loving
care and medical skill could do availed
naught, however Otis was Mr. and Mrs
Dlmick's only child, and their sorrow
over his death is unfathomable He was
named after his grandfather, Mr.. 0. j.
Dimick, who received the sad intelligence
by dispatch yesterday afternoon in Chi
cagO. He took the first train home. The
dead boy will be laid to rest in Mr.. Dim~
ick's private lot in Chippiannock GENES
terry.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
HIT HARD.
Judge Glenn Gives the Contempt Of
Court Party Heavy Dose of
Judicial Medicine.

The much>talked-of contempt of court
case, which had its origin in the Social
Six" escapade, has at last come to an end.
1t is well known that the rape and at
tempt to rape case was postponed on &C
count of the absence of Linnie Mead, add
it was with difficulty, and after many
days of search that the damsel was found,
She stated to Sheriff Reticker on the night
of her arrest, why she went away, and
gave the names of those who induced her
to go. SubpGnaes were issued for these
persons, and with the exception of John
and Morris COrcoran, no trouble was ex-
perienceG in bringing them to court.
The two Corcorans, however skipped
across the river, and refused to return to
this side. 1t would do no good to arrest
them on that side, as the authorities had
no power to bring them over here. Sew
eral endeavors were made to persuade
them that the best course to pursue was
to give themselves ur. but until last night
they remained stubborn and would not
come Their absence delayed the case
several days, as the judge was 10th to
impose the fines, until he got all the
parties implicated.
After the examination of the COrcor-
ans this morning, Judge Glenn reviewed
the case, and passed his decision on each
persons guilt separately. Ten of the de-
PENDANTS were fined, with the costs. as
follows: Morris Corcoran, 800; John
Corcoran, 500; Edward Hainsworth,
500; Chas Evans, 800; Joseph Evans,
500; Isaac Holtam, $50 Mrs Isaac Hol-
tam, $50; Earhart FickingeE $50; Maggie
Corcoran, 80, and Mrs Anna Morris
Corcoran, SO. The costs in each
case amounted to 1885, and So
for the states's attorney, making
the total costs SLABS for each in
dividual. The sum total Of the fines and
costs figure up to 1913 so They al
agreed to plank down the cash, with the
exception of Hainsworth who was cons
mitted to jail.
The defendants discharged are W. II
Lundy, Alice Holtam, and John Meehan
In regard to Mr. Lundy, the judge sale
from the evidence given, he could see ne
cause for bringing him into court, and he
was satisfied that Mr. Lundy was in ne
way implicated in the plot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Kids.

The youngsters around town are bub>
bling over with glee these days, because
jumping on bob sleds affords them much
sport They are as thick as swarm of
bees let out of hive and it is wonder
that some of them are not run over and
killed. They not only endanger their
lives, but are great annoyance to driv~
ers, who sometimes have to use their
whips pretty lively to keep them away.
While fatal accident of that kind would
make good newspaper item and 81 for
the coroner, still it would cost the be
reaved parents great deal of sorrow and
anguish.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
The Canal.

Col. Henry Curtis arrived home from
Washington this morning, where he had
been for the past few days. In regard to
the Hennepln canal, he told a reporter
that the general opinion in Washington
was that an appropriation would be
made for it this winter. Congress
man Murphy. Neece and Henderson are
very confident of its success In the house.
The Hennepin canal clause is incorpo-
rated in the river and harbor bill, which
is now under discussion, and it will soon
be reached. Its only danger is in case
petty jealousies should arise among mem
hers of the committee. One thing that
looks favorable to its passage
is the fact that congress has
granted the committee more authority
this year than heretofore. which is shown
BY its referring several similar measures
to the committee for consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Minnie Palmer.

Don't forget that Minnie Palmer will
be at Harper's theatre next Saturday
evening, Feb. 7th. The Court Journal,
of London, says of her;
Miss Minnie Palmer is one Of the most
bewitching little ladies that the stage has
seen. She is petite and fair her taste in
dress is unexceptional, simplicity in style
and material being the distinguishing
feature. Miss Palmer has remarkable
powers of fascination, combined with an
oddity of department and manner which
make her performances unique. She
shows the petulence, wilfulness, coyness
archness and familiarity of lovely hoys
den, at the same time, is so irresistibly
funny in her peculiar and unsupported
movements, that the spectator is compelled
to keep his eye fixed steadfastly upon the
lovely vision, so that nothing may escape
his notice. Upon the stage no single in
dividual combines in herself all the gifts
and graces possessed by the fair Amer
lean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
To Washington.

City Attorney Corbett leaves tonight
for Washington, D. G., on legal business.
Next week he will make long argument
before the Postmaster General, having
been retained as an attorney in an impor~
tani case. That Corbett will succeed in
convincing the attorney general that his
cause is just, we hopefully pray, and if
eloquence and solid argument have any
influence be will certainly knock the per-
simmons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Masquerade.

There will be subscription masqucr-
ade at Turner hall, to be given by the
Turner society, on SATURDAY, Feb. Z, 1885,
All who wish to subscribe can do so by
calling on the following named persons;
Albert Huesing, at Peoples National
bank, John Westphal, Aug. Herkert,
Gus Tegeler or Mat Buncher.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06

No. 3, on the c., B. e Q. road, was
quite late this morning.
The c., NJ. & st. P. has appointed a
committee to confer with merchants
committee with view to restore the
thousand mile ticket
The Dutchman, on the c., NJ. & st. p.
road, was nearly an hour late last night
Four or five c., r. I. & P freights
blockaded the track up near Moline, and
consequently the usual serene demeaEor
of Conductor Cross was slightly rutiied
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
County Building.
TRANSFERS.

4-Dennis Warren TO Andrew Nelson,
pit sel 10, II, 1w, $4,000
Theodore Simmons to John Beaumont,
pit nw4 sch 80, II, 3w, $685..
PROBATE.
Estate of Joseph Baker, deceased
Claims allowed.
estate of VIM. Wait, deceased
Administrative final account filed and APP
proved. Report of distribution filed and
approved. Estate closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
NEVER GIVE UP.

If YOU are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, 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 a
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06

w. A. Glorkhof, 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, 1885-02-06
Another.

Again is the air filled with flakes of the
beautiful, which is covering the earth
with shroud of wilderness. Last night
there was light fall, but today the snow
came down more steadily and the pros
poets for a good old fashioned snow storm
are first class.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06

Pork ienderoins, 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, 1885-02-06
CIVIL CAUSES.

&c. Willis VS. Harvey Wolf & Co.
venue from Mercer county; motion of last
NAV term for new trial overruled, and
Judgment on verdict for plaintiff against
defendants for 1868 damages and for
costs; affidavit allowed on defendants fiis
ing bond in penalty of 81 500, with surety
to be approved by clerk; bill of exception
in forty DAYS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06

FRIDAY. FEB. G, 1885.
A Fish.

Tue workmen employed to repair the
break in the water main, yesterday alters
ternoon discovered where the pipe had
burst. They were rather surprised to see
big fish jump out of the aperture, after
they had fully disconnected the pipe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
DIEGN.

DlMlCk-At 2;45 I'm, on Thursday, Feb. 9th,
1885, al the residence on Third avenue between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, Rock Island,
Otis J ], son OF MIR. aud Mrs. l. d. Dimick, aged
10 months and days
Funeral from the residence tomorrow morning
at 10 O'Clock. Friends of the family are invited
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
CHANGER

Foreclosures: George II. Maish vs. An
drew Martin, ct al; order of reference to
master vacated, hearing in open court
finding for complainant, amount due
$1,000. 40, decree of foreclosure and sale
ordered VIM. II. Gcst, administrator, VS.
David O. Reid. Masters report of sale
filed and approved, hearing and finding
for complainant, decree of foreclosure
and sale. George II. Malsh VS. VIM. A.
Nourse, defendant called and defaultcd,
bill taken pro confcsso, hearing and find
ing for complainant, amount due s., 204.
"a, decree of foreclosure and sale. James
Taylor VS. Samuel p Ball. ct nj; hearing
begun.
G-George W. Roe VS. Ellis F. Howard.
ct al. foreclosure Amended bill filed;
defendants called and defaulted; amended
bill taken as confessed; hearing finding
for complainant; decree of foreclosure and
sale
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06

Australia has ninety three species of
snakes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Advertised List of Letters No. 6.

List of letters uncalled for, at the Postoice, AT
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Feb.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-06
Circuit Court.

Two more defendants in the contempt
of court case were examined thiS morn =
ing-John and Morris Corcoran. They
have remained in Davenport since the
trial begun, and they could not be in
duccd to come over to this side. Last
night they finally consented to come, and
as they were important witnesses, the
judge deferred his sentence until the tes-
timony could be heard. The entire time
of the court this morning was consumed
with hearing what they had to say.
CRIMINAL.
G-Contempt: The people VS. Edward
HanswOrth; sentenced to pay fine of
500. and to stand committed until costs
and fine are paid. Same VS. Linnie Mead;
continued until next term. Same VS. w.
II. Lundy; discharged Same VS. John
Corcoran. fined 800 and costs, to stand
committed until fine and costs are paid.
Same vs. Earhart Fickinger, Jr.; fined
$50, and to stand committed until fine
and costs are paid Same VS. Morris Cor>
coran; fined 500, and to stand commit
ted until fine and costs are paid. Same VS.
Chas. Evans; fined 500 and costs. to
stand committed until paid. Same VS.
Maggie Corcoran; fined $40 and costs.
Same VS. Alice IIoltam; dismissed, en-
tered by mistake. Same VS. Mrs. Isaac
Holtam; fined $50 and costs and to stand
committed until fine and costs are paid.
Same VS. Julia Corcoran; discharged,
Same VS. Isaac Hotam; fined $50 and
costs to stand committed until fiuc and
costs are paid. Same VS. Joseph Evans
fined 800 and costs. to stand committed
until fine and costs are paid Same vs.
Mrs Anna Corcoran; fined $40 and costs
to stand committed until fine and costs
are paid. Same VS. David Mead; contn'
ued. Same VS. John Meehan; discharged