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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-12

FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my additions to the
city of Rock Island on four yearly payments, with
interest at six per cent per annum,
d -6-m b. DAVENPORT.
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WANTED-Ladies and gentlemen in city or
country wishing to earn s. to s. day at their own
homes; no canyassrng; work furnished and ent
by mail any distance. For particulars address
with stamp, CRYsTALIzED PHoTo Co.. So W. 7th
ST., Cincinnati, o. 1l-2t
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HALF-CENT A WORD.

THE ARGUS hereafter viii publish in this col
umn all advertisements of Lost, Found, For Rent,
For Sale, Bosrd or Rooms, Wanted, and similar
notices, at the low rate Of oRe-hdlf cent ir0rd
each figure a word, but no advertisement less
| than ten cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-12

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms suitable foI
man and wife or two single gentlemen. No. 3l4
Fifteenth St, Rock Island. 20-du
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FOR SALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office chean
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-12

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June IL.
Wheat-Easy; Milwaukee No. 2, S7kc;
July, sSAc; August, 90Kc. Corn-Dull
No. 2, 47Hc. Oats-Dull; No. 2, 33Xc
Rys-Very quiet; No. l, 66c. Barley-Dull
No 2 SOC
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
CHE STNUTS.

One swallow does not make summer
but it makes one fall if the liquor be strong
enough.-TeXas Siftings, b. G. 1868.
The largest and oldest tree in Europe is a
chestnut at the base Of Mount Htna. Now
we know where the newspaper chestnut
crop is gathered. Lowell Citizen
The chiropodist's motto: 81 stOop to
corn-cure." See, the corn-curing hero
comesw These ''chestnuts" are inclosed in
the same burr. and viii be furnished to
regular patrons two for a cent apiece.-Chi-
cago Sun.
Some of the photographers who are given
to sneering at everything that is not as
fresh as themselves have even reached the
point of calling Old cities ''chestnuts." ST.
Augustine, Fla. is called the Chestnut
City of America. Exchange.
When New jersey man sOlemnly took
an affidavit that he was III years old, and
looked il, all the photographers got into con
ventiOn and unanimously made him an
honorary member. They wanted to have
somebody to father their chestnuts upon.-
Fall River Advance.
A near-sighted East end man is a slug
ger on a small scale. He has been wearing
cOurt-plaster on his nose, but yesterday the
plaster slipped off and he stuck spool
stamp on by mistake. 1t wasn't his fault
that his nose was Warranted full 200
yards for the next twenty-fOur hours
Joe Miller in Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
ST. PAULS' ETRADE.
What Orr Wholesale and Retail
merchants Have Been Doing
rhn ER.a Week

During the week just past there has been
considerable activity in financial circles, the
spring trade making itself felt
Real estate continues to be looked after
with considerable interest: many sales have
been made. and the number of inquiries do
not diminish. Considerable money has been
received from the East for investment in
real estate.
The wholesale grocery trade is steady.
with no material change in prices; syrupS
aud sugars have strong tendency towards
advance. Collections are good.
The dry goods trade has been quiet
country merchants buying only as their ac-
tual needs require them.
The drug trade has been little less ac-
tive than il has been for some time back.
However, considerable quantity of goods
have been shipped. Gum arabic and tar
taric acids continue 10 advance in price.
The wholesale clothing trade is in sat
isfactary condition. there being an increase
in the volume of trade compared with last
year. collections being fairly good. \ good
city and country trade has been done in
wholesale hats and caps.
The same applies to the wholesale boot
and shoe business.
Fair sales of leather have been made,
prices remaining firm. This branch of
trade may be said to be in better condition
dian it was at this time last year.
An exceedingly active demand continues
forall Sea~onable hardware goods, including
garden tools of all descriptions and build
ers' materials.
The wine and liquor merchants report au
Improvement in their trade fair share
of business having been done 10y them.
There has been some activity in the whole
sale fruit business large sales of oranges
having been made, also OF lemons. Apples
are rising in price rs the season for them
closes.
The retail business is on the increase and
is fairly active at this time, although spring
trade cannot be said to be fairly under way
Yet c. \. MCNEALE,
Secretary St Paul Chamber of Commerce.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
MI. f. Kahn for Alderman.

The Democrats of the Second precinct of
the Fifth ward held an immense and en-
thusiastic meeting at Blazings hall, corner
of Third and Bates streets, last evening,
Hon. P. H. Kelly presiding. The call
for the meeting was read and also a COM
munication from Dr.. r. Schiffman, declin-
ing to be candidate for alderman. Nomi-
nations were then made for the office, the
first name presented being that of Mr..
Peter Bats, followed by the presentation
of NJ. F. Kain's name. A recess of fifteen
minutes was then taken to prepare ballots,
at the expiration of which Mr.. Bats, in
few remarks gracefully withdrew his name,
announcing that he considered the more
to be in the interest of the party at large,
and he moved that Mr.. Kain's nomination
be made by reclamation. This was done
without dissenting voice Mr.. Kahn was
called upon and spoke briefly, thanking the
large number present for the unanimity
with which they had nominated him.
The nominee is a young man, is presi-
dent of the Typographical union and
prominent delegate in the Trades assembly
of the city, by which latter body his candi-
dacy was warmly espoused.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Amoug the rising young leaders who are
destined TO take prominent part in shap-
ing the future political as well as the ma
terial destiny Of Ramsey county none are
entitled to more consideration or respect
than Mr.. Charles II. PetSch, the Demo
cratic nominee for alderman in the Second
district of the Second ward. Mr. PetSch is
one of the few public-spirited young men of
ST. Paul who, from q humble beginning.
have carved out an uneuyiable position in
the ranks of the foremost business men of
the state Only 81 years OF age, he came
80 st. Paul eighteen years ago. and from
the humble position of a messenger boy he
has worked his way 10 the front, step by
step. to the position of city ticket agent OF
the Omaha Railroad company. He is one
OF the directors of the st. Paul
workhouSe, and nv steady industry
and unceasing application 10 business he
has amaSsed quite n comfortable Compel
cncy. He is noted for his public spirit and
enterprise and is . large property owner in
the Second ward. his interests being upward
of $4,000 and last year he made
so. 0o0worth of. Improvements. He is
just the man to represent the
best interests of the property owners.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

The above purports TO be statement TO
the public of the financial affairs of the
board Of education during the year preeed-
ing July l, 1879, at which time the term Of
Office OF the treasurer. W r. Merriam. ex-
pred the secretary, J. J. MeCariy. hold
ing over another year. IL does not need
boOkkeeper or one familiar with public sc-
counts. 10 discover peculiarities in this ~
port But still, in order IN bring them out
into clearer light, few words of explana-
ton and possibly of history may not be out
of place.
The most glaring irTegulaTity. or at least
popularity, noticed is in the credit column
of Secretary MeCariy's cash account which
Is the detailed statement OF the expenditures
Of the board f0F the year. amounting 10
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
SINGULAR CUTTING ARRAY.
A Drunken saloon Keeper Insists on
Making a Customer Dance and
is Stabbed.


Making a Customer Dance and
is Stabbed.
Fred Jackson, brawny Swede, was az
rested on warrant yesterday charging him
with having assaulted and stabbed Randolph
Schmidt with a knife. The latter keeps a
saloon near Hamm,S brewery and the al
legged cutting took place Thursday night.
Both men were i'll court yesterday after
noon, the complainant having his wounded
jaw tied up in scarf, and the case was
partially tried and continued until to-
morrow. The testimony differed very
materially. Schmidt swore that he was at
tackled by Jackson i'll the saloon and stabbed
in the jaw with pocket knife The ac
cused testified that he called at the saloon
and found Schmidt intoxicated, and that on
entering the saloon the latter grabbed him
and insisted on them having dance. He
declined the favor, saying that he had the
rheumatism and that he couldn't stand the
excitement. Thereupon Schmidt said he
would make him dance, and during the
scuffle that followed he fell against beer
key and cut his face. As several witnesses
to the ARRAY were absent the case was
continued.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

about $780, 900. In this are included the dis
buEsements for salaries, fuel, school build
ing. furniture supplies, etc. But the &C
count. instead of giving these different items
of expenditure, merely gives the aggregate
OF money paid out each month las per
vouchers "a manner Of accounting for pub
lie moneys which is irregular and peculiar
The BALANCE"
The next thing to be observed is the last
item in that same column. June 80. bal
anee 81. $3.50. which probably means that
tnis was the cash on hand at that time, a.
those same figures are given as cash IN
the table Of assets But as matter Of fact
and history. no such amount Of cash has
hen discovered. The amount Of -. 4T5.1
was paid over TO the new treasurer, +. i.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
CapIrnI. NOTES.

p. W. Wildt. Esq. a prominent merchant
Of Grafton. Oak. visited the state house
Yesterday, having just returned from New
York city.
Secretary II. II. Hart and number OF
gentlemen interested i'm the building of the
new Ramsey county s,,lorhorse visited the
uooTbouSe in Hsnnepin county yesterday
afternoon. with = view uf adopting any
mans thereln which should meet their APP
probation
In answer 10 John /. Dodd. city attorney
fur y. Pete-. asking 81 know Il hecaaSe the
ct.y council did rot elect board OF health
.c, nnllng 10 legislative sCt on the hrst
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
4 THRIFTY DOMESTIC.
Caught in n Garret at Midnight--
Eiff-Raff.

Eiff-Raff.
1t was cold dismal Saturday in the pO-
lice court and the atmosphere of the bull
pen was muggy.
Among the sinners first came John
Brown. The immortal Brown had been on
bit Of bat Friday night and a copper ran
him in as a suspicious character. 1t trans
pired yesterday that he is well-known sa-
lOonkeeper, having been in business four
years, and the laugh was rather on the cop
per. He was fined ten bills for being full.
Anna Gruber will have to stop her petty
thieying or she will some of these fine days
land in the penitentiary She was up again
yesterday on the charge of larceny from
the family of Mr.. Davis. Last Thursday
she secured employment as domestic and
about midnight the family were aroused by
some one proving around in the garnet.
Mr. Davis went upstairs and he caught
Anna in the act of going through his wife's
wardrobe. She had already selected a
few silk dresses and things, and lot
Of laceS were found concealed under the
bed The thrifty young person was given
some capital advice by Judge Burr and
sentenced to ninety days in the workhouse.
Simon Abram, a Sam'l of POsen horse
trader, was up on the charge Of obtaining
money under false pretenses. 1t appears
that Simon sold man horse and that he
represented the animal as sound, whereas it
turned out to be knOck-lmeed, wind-galled,
spawned and in short, all broke up. The
hearing was continued to the 27th.
Frederick Mon'isette and Albert Shaw
were charged with laying in wait for
Matthew Cuff and putting French roof
over MS optic. 1t transpired that Matthew
had given the boys some uncaied-for abuse
and they proceeded to thrash him. Ii cost
them fifteen bills each
John Schneider had been singing Wait
till the Bulldog Dies. Jennie, on the street
and ne went out for ten days.
Martin Fiannery undertook to make a
distilery of himself and he was given the
rush for thirty days.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

W.
Cardy ST. Paul. that they
of in
the city would be
Of method this accountability" if exists
1
l.
D. Glfan Republican
tn
AT the fiscal then Mr. Merriam had ee of of
Mr. McCay stewardship the mtusted
S
J. Cardy,s
o
Secrar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Not very far from DOnnelly's place.
ON Wahs.Sha street in 81. Paul town.
Two drunken men met face 10 face,
And knocked each other down
AN WAC are youf'' said one agapC,
Shaking his fist IL the ether face;
y givest ny. said the other chap,
I'm q stranger in the place.
The Bull Pen Bard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
WILD AMI WEIRD.

Somewhere in deSniated wind-Swcp. space,
Pm ua mans land. IN shadow land.
Two shapeieSS forms met face 10 face,
Aud oadc C2Ch other stand.
and who are you?' cried one avape,
ShuddCring Ia the cleaning light:
Il know not. 80 said the other shape.
II only died last night.
-LSelected
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

day of April, 1885, to elect such board
now would be legal, the attorney says at
would in his opinion be legal, as the time
named for the election is directory and not
mandatory"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Mr.. Merriam took pleasure trip in his
hauuche yesterday, behind his bobtailed
horses. and visited thd harvester works.
where ne had pleasant time shaking hands
all around with the boys.
-
Registration viii begin Tuesday &C all
the polling places, which will be- open for
thc purpose from 5 y. m. until = p. m. On
Friday they viii be open during the same
hours. and on saturday from noon until 10
=. m.
-
y prominent Democrat said yesterday
that he had $1,000 20 bet that NJ Rice
Fsould De the next mayor. The name and
address Of the gentleman may De had on
application 10 this office.
Notwithstanding strung pressure from the
ovucrs OF the barrel the Herald hangs tie
Democrats banner on the outer wall. thus
% course, conforming to the sentiments OF
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
MORE THAN EVER

Is IL TO your interest 70 see the great stock Of
USREDEEMED PLEDGES. consisting OF Solid
Gold, Silver and Filled Case Watches, Diamonds.
Jewelry Of all kinds, Guns, ReyOlvers, Musical
Instruments, etc, etc, that are being sold at
prices LOWER THAN EVER before in the his
tory Of the pawnbroking business Our stock
Of forfeited pledges Is larger tben ever and must
De reduced olt-Of-tovu residents should send
fOs orr ne" catalogue. from which yoa can select
any article and have is sent TO you By express.
wiih the privilege Of examination, before paying
or il.
SIMON, THE PAWNBROKER,
si4 Jackson and 1856 East Seventh street.
ST. PAUL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
Union Park,

Lots for sale on reasonable terms to par
ties who will improve this season. Resi-
dence near depot At home until 9 a. III.
Office at the National German-American
bank St Paul. John G.. Hinkel, owner.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
RECEIPTS.

William X. Merriam. ex-treasurer.
per ]. J. McCartly, secretary. Au-
gust 5. 1879. Ss,+27.j0: April 81.
1889, siT.si. Observation-Disclosures. ss,47
William 4. Merriam. ex-treasurer.
per Konutze Brothers. New York. 81
J. J. McCardy. secretary. sale of
Vine Street school building . 90
J. ]. McCarJy, secretary. from non
resident pupils. tuition. 20
City of st. Paul. Is months rent.
baldwin" building. for city Offices
TO March l. iss0. Los
Certificates of Indebtedness. Nos. Ito
inclusive, as per statement No. Is
in detail "a. 50
II. VI. Rice. county treasurer. net tax
collections for school purposes
from June l. 1879 TO June |. IsSO. p2. 90
School warrants outstanding July /,
lsS0. as per statement No. : in de-
tail. charged in the various accounts
in expenditures. %
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

The judges of election will be at the
polls, for the purpose of registering voters,
Tuesday and Friday, from a. m. until 9
p. m, and on Saturday from noon until 10
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
REDUCED PRICES.

The festival management have decided to
tival by reducing the price of the best re-
served seats from $3.50 and 50 to 50 and
S1.5O, so that the scale of reduced prices
will now run as follows: ParQuette, re-
served, 50 and 81. so; dress circle, $3.50 and
81; family circle, IS cents; dress circle, SO
cents; general admission, 81.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
by DISBURSEMENTS AS PER VOUCHERS"

Short Lesson Bookkeeping Which Explained McOard and Merrms
Method Of Accounting for Public Moneys
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Won't Balance But That Doesn't Matter So Long You Don't
Run Office"
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sed1ng cha RECORD Bad shoyvin
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
TIL. COMMUNICATING millionaire.

The Sa,Uino.Nachine millionaire.
From the Baltimore Sun.
AT the outbreak of the rebellion, when he
was a millionaire, he enlisted as a private to
show his patriotism and independence.
Money grew scarce, and his regiment, which
was sent South, was left unpaid for three
months. At the end Of that time Howe, in
his private's uniform, one day entered the
Office of the quartermaster and asked when
the soldiers of the regiment were to be
paid.
Il don't know" replied the quarter
master
well. how much is owed them?" blandly
asked the private.
What is that to you?" said the store
keeper. with look of surprise.
''Oh! nothing" replied Howe. nOnchal-
antly: ''only if you'll figure out the amount
I'll give you my check for the whole bust
ness"
who are you?" gasped the quarternaster.
Elias Howe. and my check is good for
the pay of the entire army"
The quartermaster made out his bills, and
Howe gave him his check for three months
pay for his regiment The government
afterwards reimbursed him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
Gospel Temperance Union.

Gospel Temperance union, No. So East
Seventh street-Gospel meeting and song
service to-day at 3 p. m, with an address
by Rev. Robert Moffett of Cleveland, o.
Singing conducted by Mr. Z. w. Forbes;
Scandinavian meeting Monday at p m;
social religious meeting Tuesday at p. m,
with an address by Rev. Robert Smith; re-
hearSals and special meeting Friday even
ing; social meeting with music, reading.
Rotations. etc. Saturday at S D. ID.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
AdditionaI Eyidence of the Pact.

Little Tommy Jackson goes to school at
Dallas. His teacher asked him:
What is the shape OF the earth?"
Round, sir"
Right NY little boy. Now tell me how
you know the earth is round? What makes
you think the earth is round2"
II heard you say 50 the other day." re-
piled ToInmy.-Texas Siftings,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
EXPENDITURES.

Bills payable (old) statement No Is
in detail. .....................s 1s,219 go
Certificates OF Indebtedness. state
ment No Is in detail - 1000 90
Salaries. statement Nc 10 in detail, 60,236 10
Fuel, statement No. II in detail 275O 10
Printing and stationery, statement
No. ls in detail ......... gig Of
Insurance, statement 70. Is in detail $50 05
Interest on bills payable and certif-
Gates statement Nc. Is in detail. 1852 OF
Expenses. statementNo. lin detail, 1856 -
Interest coupons. statement No 9
in detail. 1925 90
+ Total expenditures ...s l03,591 81
Balance il hands Of F. A. REM,
+ treasurer of board. July /, 1s30, S23,590 %
VI IOtAi-- Slo-rAc- VI
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

its patrons, majority of whom are labor
ing men.
~
Mr.. Murphy of Hamline has been nomi
mated by the Democrats of the Seventh
ward as candidate for school inspector in
place of Judge Baker, who declined.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26


This, which is not
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Annual John W. Roche City ComProer
=
IuIY1. oIuIxI
a MARKED CONTRAST.


of
Comptroller Roche
ton
the morebu neSs ike
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
MAY FESTIVAL.
Sale OF Reserved Seats

To the general public for single seats to the
great May festival will open tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock, at 81 East Third
street. Numbers will be distributed to
those in line at a. m. So parties need not
wait, if they return before their number is
called. Go early and get low number.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
Deatl, of a welI-Known Citizen.

The many friends of William b. Lewis,
the well-known clothier, will hear with sOr-
row and regret of his death, which occurred
at the family residence on Western avenue
yesterday forenoon. Mr.. Lewis was taken
i'll about ten days ago with lung fever, but
his malady was not at first considered seri-
Gus. The deceased has resided in st. Paul
since infancy, and he endeared himself to a
host of friends by his genial nature and
manly bearing. He was about 30 years of
age and unmarried. lie was an honored
member of the Junior Pioneer association
and the funeral will take place at 3:39 To-
day under the auspices of that body from
his late residence, No. 1S1 Western avenue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26
An Ex-Newspaper Mans Position
Explained.

H. Rothschild, who is at present doing a
brokerage business, on being asked how he
came to abandon the newspaper business to
engage in his present calling, said: The
past ten years of his life has been spent in
the most wearing of work, that of the WIFI
lom newspaper man, and after establishing
by the aid of his former partner, Mr.. Chant
Ter, the st. Paul Herald, he was as well
worn down with hard work as one can i'm
agine, and at the solicitation of relatives,
sold out his interest in the paper and en-
gagged in the business of general broker,
placing loans on real estate, personal prop
erty and handling the various securities of
the market, which business, while it gen.
orally gives man the name of being hard
listed" he hopes by courteous and fair
treatment of people. to prove remunerative
as well as beneficial change from his past
years work in journalism. He says he is
meeting with success in both directions and
neither does he mean to get the name of be-
ing the ''Shylock" the Pioneer Press would
have him.
1t Is not often newspaper man abandOnS
his profession, but Mr.. r. is young man
Of very energetic character and neither his
manner nor personal appearance would i'll
dictate the nationality his name implies.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Our Slipper Department is complete
and is uneQualed in the West; the
largest stock Of fine late styles.
Ladies' low Slippers, S1.0O and s1.25.
French Kid $3.50. Call and see
them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-26

Our Mems low Summer Shoes have
arrived. and we excel in price, style
and durability. Mems low tie and
Button, $3.50 and $500; hand seWed,
$500 and $500 pair.