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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
FiENn AND F06l..
An Ignorant Farmer Fierred Out Of
H's Entire Monetary Possessions
The Old, Old Story.

II n law court could he enacted tn ar
rest the food AS well as the fiend in a
transaction where the former. through his
own ihoughtiessness and ignorance be
comes the victim of the latters rascality.
there would probably he less OF the feec
ing business successfully operated in the
world than there now is. A man who
reads the daily newspapers certainly has
no excuse for playing the innocent part
to villains well laid plans to get his
money, a1d man who does not read the
daily papers caunot keep up with the
march of tine, and the world has no use
for him. The fact has been duly illus
trltcd that it Is needless to notify the po-
lice after the perpetrators of Il confidence
game have had ample opportunity to cs .
cape, and to shout that they must be
brought to justice when there is no pos
sible way of catching them. "a fools
revenge" Is seldom productive in the end
of much satisfaction to the fool
James Keefer, an unsophisticated farm
employe or laborer, boarded the west
bound Rock Island passenger train in
this city last night. He had no sooner
taken a seal than he was approached by
two sleek. plausible individuals, who
were pressingly in need of an immediate
loan, with which to liqridate charges on
their baggage Thcy produced check
on the Rock Island National bank for
So, 500 which they offered MS security for
the temporary loan. Being of an oblg-
ing nature Keefer handed the strangers
So his entire monetary possessions.
Before the government bridge was reached
the confidence men had Jumped
from the train When he reached
Davenport, Keefer's suspicion had
become aroused, he having shown the
check to passenger, who at once pro
nounced it fraudulent. The stcerhorn
told an officer of the circumstance just as
the train was pulling from the depot, and
even then Keefer hesitated in surrender,
ing the check, believing that it might be
valuable. He describes one of the sharp
ers as an elderly man with Il gray beard,
and further stated that he was on his way
to Lincoln, Neb. The form of 'he fraud-
ulent check was the following:
NO. Az.
Rock ISLAND Nov. Is, 1885.
To Eoc'i Island National Bank.
Pay 10 :. NJ. Bancto:t, or bearer, thr,y-fv,
hInorcd dollars.
$500. s, $. SMITH.
The check was endorsed on the back
by "JOhn O'Ncal"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

Doris Clark, ESQ, of johnson, Yer.
mont spent yesterday with his friend
Judge G. Lynde in the city. and left for
the east this morning.
The subject of the Y NJ. &. A. meet.
ing to night will be "a LIE Withou I
Self In It. by Rev. Marquis. an are in
.vited.
For prices on the best hard coal in the
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associa-
ton. Telephone No. 1901. G-dtf
Basilius Winter, cast his first vote as
alderman for the construction of the
Eighteenth street sewer, much needed
public Improvement
Chas. Fiebig has removed back to the
city again. and can now he found at his
shop at all times, and his Shop WI be
open till 8 o'clock p. IN. every day.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
George w. Henry, returned this morn>
ing from IL TIP over the district. He
found revenue matters in first clas- con,
lition.
All kinds of sew 'ng machine supple $
and needles for a'l machir Sewing
machines repaired as good us new and
warranted. at Chas. "iebig, Third avenue
nerr market square.
X. W. Hurst represents the leadin
American and Foreign Insurance Cos
Policies carefully written at current rates.
l.gency established 1874. Office owe.
Rock island National Bank.
Charles Truesdale has been appointed
to the position made vacant by the resig-
nation OF ii. s. Glenn in the Coal VAL
ley Mining company's office. Mr.. Trues-
dale will conduct his own col business
in connection herewith.
Commander Bowman, of Buford Post,
has received an invitation for his Post
to attend the presentation of flag to
Graham Post. of Moline, next Friday
evening by the Womens Relief Corps
of that city.
Billy wilson. who lives on Twcnty>
Second street and Sixth avenue, was
run in by Officers Huh and Caly, for
beating bis wife. Magistrate Bennett held
him in bonds of $400 to keep the peace
for six months, this morning. and he went
to Jail in default
Mrs. Mary Do"nan of Reynolds while
from II wagon on Second ave
nue. this morning, slipped and fe'l slrik>
ing her side upon the curbing, and sustain.
ing an injury which proved very painful.
DIR. Plummer made m examination and
found that she had sustained painful
but not necessarily fatal injuries.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Atlhe -heatrp.

Prof. Morris equine and canine para-
dox drew large sized audience at Har>
per's theatre last evening. A notable
feature of the Attendance was the great
number of little folks who enjoyed the
wonderful entertainment hugely. The
program is made up OF feats and tricks
by the ponies and dogs, and the perform
ance is one of delight to the little ones,
and enjoy ment to all, The intelligence
displayed by the animals under Prof.
Morris training is sufficient to raise the
canine and equinine species of the dumb
brute far above all Others in the estma>
ton of humanity. The revolving pyra>
mid built and map pulated by the ponies
and dogs without human aid. was AS won
derfr' as it was beautifr'. The perform,
snce will he given in the shape of matt.
nee at 4 80 this afternoon. and again this
evening
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Gamble tae Champion Still.

There WAS large attendance Mt the
five mile race between l.. J. Gamble, Of
Davenport. W. A. Krittlc. of this city
and viii Watt, of Moline. The conditions
were that Gamble was to handicap PIN
self one lap and skate the entire distance
without stopping, while his opponents
skate two and half miles each. Gamble
gained three laps on Knittlc. who skated
first. but did not attempt to gain much
on Watt, alternating positions occasions
ally. which made the race exciting. Ey-
cellent time was made by Gamble, ~ fol-
lows: First mile 1853, second 3:9l.
third 1896, fourth, 4, fifth 3:92. The
time for the five miles was 1892. The race
was exciting throughout and much en-
thusiasm was displayed by the audience.
1t was CANDLES first appearance at the
Rock Island rink. and Manager Collins
deserves credit for bringing him here. 1t
was thought when Gamble came out this
year that he would not develop the speed
which gave him national reputation
last season. but he is rs swift and as full
of promise as ever. lie is champion
of the rollers and it will take n skater that
he has not yet met -and he has met the
best in the conntry--to defeat him.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

the Rock Island x Milan street railway
the privilege To run melors on its lin,
south of Third avenue, AMI moved III
adoption.
Alderman Schroeder moved as IN
amendment that the report of the special
committee ON This question as referred Ia
them in last meeting he heard first.
Amendment carried.
Alderman Schatler from the special
committee submitted the following:
Rock ISLAND H., Nov. 9th, 1885.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
GENTLEMEN: Your committee to whom
bas been referred the petition of property
holders on Seventeenth street and Seventh
avenue would respectfully report that
the condition of things were not clear
enough to justify your committee TO re-
port anything, so they would respectfully
refer it back to the council.
ii. G. SCHAFFER
john ATKINSON,
JAS. W. CAyANAuGH.
SPECIAL Committee
On motion the report WAS received and
filed.
Aid, rman Ohlweler moved that the
ordinance as offered by him be adopted
The mayor stated that before he could
put the question he would have to con
suit the city attorney as to a vested right
having been acquired by a previous ordi :
nance.
The city attorney asked further time
for consideration, which was granted.
Alderman Iarkin offered the following:
Res0}oed. That it is the sense of this
council that the same rights and privileges
granted to the Union Street Railway COM
pauy, be given to the Moline and Rock
Island Street railway company, provided
they comply with the same requirements
and regulations. and the city attorney is
hereby instructed to prepare general
ordinance including both.
Alderman Cavanaugh called the atten-
ton of the council to the fact that the
above subject has been laid over to the
next regular meeting by resolution of the
council and could not be acted upon.
On motion the council adjourned.
RoBT. KoEHLEn, City Clerk.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mt. T. ". Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes.
Il never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bittcrs to my customers they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers. Electric Bitters are the puresl
and best medicine known and will posi-.
tivcly cure Kidney and Liver complaint S
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year
Sold at fifty cents II bottle hy lInrtz 4,
Bahnstn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Court Cuttings.

The Wadsworth case from Reynolds
in which the defendant is charged with
selling liquor without license, was
reached in the county court this morning.
The following Jury was empanneled:
Geo. brennan, VIM. Lewis. f. Appel
quist, VIM. Eperllng, ]. l.. Harris, VIM.
Gregg, VIM. Nicholson. Geo. Hutchn>
son, Geo. Schlemmer. Robert Taylor,
VIM Barker. ]. T. Disrey. W. II. Gcst
assists Mr.. Entrikcn in the prosecution
and Judge Wilkinson and Capt. Parks
defend
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

the manner in which the door is mani.
pulated by the Norton Door Check and
Spring is marvellous. The action resemb,
ling the quick but firm touch of human
hand sk"lfnlly closing the door without
jar or noise.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

iniiah WedicM Ga:eHe advocates the
use Of condemned criminals for cholera
experiment. II shows that from BOO to
400 persons are hanged annually in India,
and thinks these might be spared the
final execution" should they survive
the doctors doses. The criminals are
said to have expressed n preference for
the rope
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Artistic Sewing.

The Singer Sewing Machine company
will give an exhibit of artistic work done
on their machines, commencing at p.
IN. on Thursday. at S. ii. Moore's SEWN G
machine rooms on the corner of Third
avenue and Twentieth streets. Every
body is invited. F. A. AsMUTH,
Manager
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal. $500; CRATE and egg, S7.75
range, nut and No. 4, $500 per ton
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Black smith 4
caol, Connellsviile coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

To make burner giving the same
amount OF light as any electric lamp, and
which can be attached to every ordinary
lamp. cali and see it at Jens Lorenzrn's
223 West Sd 81. Davenport
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

Any person doubling this statement
will do me the k,nlness to call on or ad -
dress me-
The doctor is now at her inf. nary end
viii be pleased to see the afflicted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
CRIMINAL.

Nov. 9-Fracticing medicine Illegally
II, Abundi, Motion by defendant to
Quash information.
Selling liquor without license George
Wadsworth: defendant recognized in s :
900. with August III. Lift and Peter Fries
as sureties. Same SELLING liquor to
miuors) recognized in 5000
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

Nov, 9-Assumpsit. VIM. B. Sprague
for use of Henry BitzeD v Albert J.
Whitney; order for clerk to open depos-
itions. Samuel Il. Porter Daniel G.
Porter motion by defendant for contin-
nance. ~
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
Hard Coal

Have you bought your hard coal?
Watkins ~ Hill will deliver all grades of
hard coal Give them call Telephone
1877.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
County Building.

| ESTATE of John Swanson. deceased
Letters of administration granted t,
Peter N. Nelson. Bond filed and ape
proved.
| Estate of Hal.y l.. Benn. deceased
Claim of j. Bopham allowed.
Estate of John Carr, deceased, Proof
of notice to creditors fled Claims Of E .
b. Knox, $3.50, allowed in first class.
Estate of A. ID. Cox, deceased. Proof
of notice to creditors fled. Claims of A -.
j. johnson, $3. 46; August KIcbe, "a 80
Smonson II Schafer, 1923 10; Frelx Free
land, ST. allowed, all in the seventh
class,
Estate of Eliza Sweet, deceased, Proof
of notice to creditors filed.
Estate of Anna Linn, deceased. Res
port of distribution filed and approved,
charged
IRA NsFERS.
6-Charles E.. Case to Ben Harper. pit
lot and lot 6, block 1, j w. Spencer's
third addition, Rock Island $4,000.
7-Cornelus Swartout to Meigs Wait.
lot 3, block 8, Wait & Walkers first adj
dittion, Reynolds, $500.
Charles H. Darling to George A. OAR
ling und J. lot 80, Assessors plat, 1861.
6, II, 1w, $40,
Arthur Holman to P. j. Wagner, pit lot
1, block SO, Lower addition, Rock Island.
300.
Joseph W. Bracket to Elizabeth En-
nis Jones, lots 6 and 7, block 81, Andalu-
sia. 5000.
Louisa Healy to f. A. and G. ]. Peter
son, lot and 2, block s, Healy's first adj
t'tion, Moline, $3.50.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
flames Barber Miss Sarah Ray,
Rock Island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

There is woman dentist in Amster-
dam.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

Rock Island, H., Nov. 9th, 1885.
On motion the report was adopted
Alderman Larkin Offered an ordinance
for the construction of Il sewer on TAilty-
fifth street north of Seventh avenue and
moved its adoption. The same was un>
animously adopted.
Alse the following;
BE it resolved by the City Council of the City OF
Rock Island
That, The City Attorney be and hereby
is authorized and directed to file a petit
ton in the county court of Rock Island
county, Illinois, for proceedings to assess
the cost OF the improvement coniempla
ted in an ordinance of said city entitled
can ordinance for the construction of Il
sewer of Thirty>tifth street moth of
Seventh avenue" Passed November 9.
1885 in the manner provided by the Gem
eral Laws of the State of Illinois for
making special assessments for local
improvements.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman Ohlweiler offered An jim,
ance to repeal an ordinance grantingt to
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

In FLORIDA orange groves, rye is sown
among the trees, covering the sand, keep.
ing the roots moist and cool, and absorb
ing much of the heavy dew. The rye is
in due time ploughed in for another crop
Would not the sowing of rye5among fruit
trees in other sections of the country, par
ticularly among young peach trees. be
useful in protecting the tender bark from
the blistering rays of the sun, and in en-
riching the soil
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31
What They Say of 1t.

Garwood & Colver, Milford Center,
O., writes: "Your PERUNA sells rapid
". Sales are increasing. Customers
saw it Is q reliable medicine"
d.. Stableton, druggist, Manchester,
O., writes: 1--WE have handled more of
your PERuNA this spring than ever.
satisfaction"
J.G. Murdoch, druggist, Malvern, O.,
writes: 81 am handling your PERuNA.
Trade increasing daily. Customers
speak we'll of it. Mrs. A. M. Fisher
used it for lung and bronchial trouble;
is now entirely cured. She recommends
PERUNA."
Sidney Bros, druggists, Mansfield, O.,
write: "We are selling great deal OF
your PERuNA. Have heard very good
reports from all we have Sold"
Briggs & Pollock, Mt. Gilead, o.,
write: "Your PERuNA sells well. Gus
toners speak highly of it"
Johnson & Co., druggists, Middletown,
o., write: 1--WE are handling PERuNA.
Our sales are good. Our customers
speak we'll of it."
A. 7. Richards, druggist, Marietta, o.,
writes: II am selling your PERUNA;
sales are large. 1t gives splendid salts
faction"
Daniel R. Spry, druggist, Portsmouth,
O.. SAYS: II have good trade on Pc
RuNA. 1t sells we'll and gives the very
best satisfaction" I'D
Jos. A. Kelley, druggist, McKeesport,
Pa, writes: 81 handle PERUNA. Have
good trade for it. My customers say
it is good medicine. w. Edgar, OF
this place, claims it has cured him."
A. M. Gilbert, druggist, Martinsburg,
Pa, writes: II sell PERUNA and have
very good trade on it. know several
parties who have used it with good re-
suits"
Strome & Hall, Millersburg, O., write:
"We sell your PERuNA. 1t gives good
satisfaction"
&c. Smith, McKeesport, Pa, writes:
II am handling PERUNA. Have large
sale for it. Customers say PERUNA is
the best medicine they ever used. Mr..
Hanna, Postmaster at Green Oak, this
county, is using it. He says it is the
only medicine he ever took that did him
any good"
w. H. Deckman, druggist, Malvern,
O., writes: "My trade on your PERuNA
is very good. D. E. Roatch and Jacob
Henry are among my customers who
recommend your PERuNA."
dee 1slv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31
2Poefrp.
A Refreshing Song.

Two souls with but single thought,
Two ice cream plates as one!
Two tender eyes two others sought.
And threads of love were spun,
While two devoured what one had bought,
Nor knew they were undone.
With love exhila rated,
With cream completely stated,
The youthful pair were fated.
Two stomachs with single pang,
Two yells that passed for one!
That yell through field and forest rang,
And spoiled the picnic's fun.
All knew the ice cream sexpent's fang
Its deadly work had done.
All cursed the copper kettle,
OF brass, or such like metal,
That made the dose so fatal.
Curl Brent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

THE grey worms with green heads.
which infest strawberry beds to their great
harm, may, it is said, be destroyed in May
by sprinkling weak solution of London
purple. A slight poisoning of the foil
age will destroy them at this stage, and
close chemical analysis fails to detect any
sign of poison when the fruit is ripe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31
FARM AND PRESIDE.

How TO TELL PURE BUTTER.-Dr.
Taylor, the microscopic Of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, read paper Wed
nesday evening before the Microscopical
Society. descriptive of his discoveries In
examining butter and its various tmita-
lions. He finds that crystals of pure but
ter, when fresh, have globular or ellipsoi-
dal form, and that with certain ADJUST
ment of the polarizer each globe or ellipse
discloses we'll defined st. Andrews cross
which revolves as the polarizer is turned.
The crystals of butterine, oleomargarine
and of beef or swine fats are of stellar
form. They do not revolve with the po-
larizer, nor do they show the st. Andrews
cross. The crystals of butter which is not
fresh. or is of inferior quality. present a
roseate form, generally four-lobed, and re-
volve with the turning of the polarizer. It
was found necessary as a preliminary to
the experiments that all the samples be
boiled for the purpose of crystalizing their
fatty acids. DR.. Taylor is preparing a
pamphlet embodying the results of his ex-
periments, which he believes will furnish
the certain means Of detecting the differ
ence between butter and any imitation or
any adulterated compound.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

AN English medical journal suggests a
danger to horses at public drinking
troughs. 1t believes that CHAMBERS are
spread among horses in this way, and re-
commends standpipe and bucket as the
safest and best arrangement for watering
animals in cities. 1t is more comfortable
for the horse, who has not to strain his
neck against the collar to reach for water.
the water is fresher and more palatable,
and there is far less danger of its being
contaminated with dust, dirt. and the
germs Of disease.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

BRONCHITIS IN HORsE.-A cough
and running at the nose in horse indi-
cate bronchial disorder. The treatment
should be as follows: Give pound of
EPSON salts and followlt with one ounce
doses of hyposulphlte of soda da;as. Agiven
in the morning. Every e.,s.sS
the back of the ne one dram, of pow
defed chlorate of potash in some honey or
molasses. Feed warm bran mash daily.
Continue for two or three months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

1T Is great mistake to think that the
secret of good farming is only to raise
what will give immediate profitable re-
turns, without taking the way in which
the land was left, into consideration, says
the Rural Home. Some farmers say that
owing to the price of labour, they can buy
corn cheaper than they can raise 1t. But
by raising it large quantity of fodder is
obtained. enabling the farmer to feed
more cattle, to make more manure, and
next year make corn.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-30
A Chinaman's Grievance.

The case OF charge of battery brought
by All Hop against Jerry Richardson was
tried before Justice Speirs in the Police
Court to-day. The Chinaman was put
on the stand and his testimony given the
Court through an Acknowledged interpre-
ter. Hop said that he was returning
from ordering buggy from Paul & Null
loy's, and on entering narrow alley lust
east OF the stables, four young men called
to him, and when he approached, one of
them caught his arm, hit him in the face
and passed his hands over his pockets i'm
a threatening manner.
The same difficulty in getting concise
and clear testimony from the Chinaman
was experienced as heretofore, and what
was given sounded decidedly doubtful. in
view Of the fact that Chinese interpreters
do not give the same questions and an
swers as they are sworn to convey.
Several complaints have been heard in
the courts here where Cinnamon have
been imposed on by English-speaking
but more often complaints are
cooked and presented without foundation.
"A very safe course to pursue is to give
the Chinese wide berth in all trans
actions, and confne all business and
pleasure to citizens of equal standing,
"here It can possibly be done.
MIR. Z. .. Whittemore defended the
case, while Attorney Fletcher did the
Richardson was fined s.. 80.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-06-30
RECKLESS SUNDAY DRIVING.
A Practice on the State Road That
Should be Put n stop To.

The reckless driving which prevails on
the State Road on Sunday evenings has,
for some time, been a terror to family
parties out for ride, and in several in
stances severe injury and damage were
averted by the merest chance. Men who
have imblbed pretty freely at the brew
cries and outside pleasure resorts seem to
take special delight in trying how close
they can come to frail conveyance con-
tanning women and children without
knocking it over.
About dusk last Sunday evening gem
tleman and lady were driving out towards
Pitts Gardens, and were met by four
men in light conveyance, who
ran into their buggy and nearly
upset them into a slough on the
side of the road. These men merely
laughed after they had passed, seeming
to think it was good joke, and, judging
from their actions, it would have better
suited their sense of humor to have sent
the lady and gentlemen sprawling in the
mud.
If an example could be made of few
of those unfeeling, drunken idiots by Civ
ing them a taste of the chain gang for
few days, they might be made to behave
themselves.
The difficulty of recognizing them often
prevents any steps being taken to appre-
bend the offenders, and men that are
mean enough to alarm timid people
would not hesitate to swear that the col
lision was accidental.