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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
State War Claims.

WAsHINGToN sITy, Feh 2-Ihe house
committee On claims favorahly reported the
bill to retarn to tie states the direct or war
tax paid by them under the acts of con
gress OF Aug, >, 1SC1, AMI June Z, 1862, and
to remit such portions Of the tax as have
not been paid. The agents of various
states have been pressing this bin very Wig
orousiy, AMI notwithstanding the short pc
riod Of the session remaining they hope 70
get it through, as many Of the state dele5a-
tions in congress favor it. The bill directs
that the amounts shall be paid to the states
respectively out of any money i'll the treas
uIy not otherwise appropriated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
The "lsIack Jack Yattaw Case.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2-"E;ack Jack Yattaw,
James Smith, and John Fletcher, have been
On trial for the past three OF four days for
the murder of Curran at tile polls lat No
vemAer. The case was was given to the
jury at 8 p n, Friday afternoon, and SAT-
urdaY morains . verdict was rendered ac-
quitting YAttaw and Smith, and hnding
Fletcher guilty Of mans!aughter and fixing
the penalty at two years imprisonment A
motion for new trial was nlaac in Fetch
cr'a c9Se
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
An Indiana Petitioner.

ate Friday, Senator Smith, Of Jennings,
presented & pstition against compulsory vac
cination and in favor OF forcing any pa
tient suffering from smallpox to isolate him
self; against Sunday laws and recognition Of
God in the constitution; against all laws
excluding stock from pasturage on high
roads, and especially against the city sf
North Vernon over voting the rural districts
in the election Of road supervisors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
Soldiers in the Civil-seryice.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 2.-Representa-
tive Mutehler, chairman of the house com
mittee on reform in the civil-Serviee. has
been instructed by his committee to make an
adverse report on the bill to prohibit the re
moval Of any honorably discharged Union
soldier, sailor or marine, or the widow or the
dependent relative Of any deceased Union
soldier, sailor or marine from any Office in
the ciyil-serVice of the United States, except
for specified causes. The committee says
that legislation that restricts the power of
removal Is unconstitutional and inexpedieut.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
Grcefy Char-sd with Cowaraice.

WASHINGTON CITY. Feb "A member Of
the house committee On military affairs says
the reason the committee withdrew its rec
ommcndadon to the committee on appropfia
tioas for pension for an assistant chief sig
nal officer, was that Lieut. w A Greely, Of
Arctic fame. had been selected for the
position, anl there was stern opposition in
tho committee against an appointment
Of that kind 1t is said that Sergt Bfai-
na:a sent a communication to member Of
the committee, charging Greedy with cow
ardice, and alleging that the shooting OF
Jhe men under Greedy during the recent
arctic expe Iition was on the orders of the
latter, and that by issuing such orders he
proved himself inhQmaa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
Reduction in steerage Rates.

New YORK, Feb. 2.-Steerage rates by
the Hamburg American Packet company
were reduced s. Friday making their
tickets to Hamburg $40, with $ commission
to their agent, This is 81 higher than the
Rival Carr line, but it is thought the remain
ing dollar will be knocked of in e day or
two. The other Haring lines viii probably
follow suit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

WILMINGTON. Del, Feb 2-State Neter-
marian Rowland, and federal officials Drs.
Dyer and Miller have inocnIated another
largo herd of cattle with pleUro pneumonia
virus on a farm of Mr.. White at Newcastle.
The herd inoculated at Edgemoor are doing
well. the virus having taken
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

NEW YoRE, Feb Shorty after /
o'clock Saturday morning, a fire broke out
III the six-story building, i55 and I5T Green
street. occupied by Gardner, Dudley & Go,
hat manufacturers; MARITIME q Co, import.
ers Of car and carriage goods; F. Price,
dealer in furs, and several other firms. The
losses are estimated at 500, ,00O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
Obituary.

New YORK. Feb. 2--S J, Tillot-on, the
well known railroad ami telegraph supply
manufacturer, died at his residence, ~ on It
Fnrty-ninth street, a, SD Saturday mora
ing after a brief illness. lie had only re
Gently returned frem Europe, where be had
gone in the hope Of improving his health.
Death was caused by I. complication Of dis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
Paw Your Taxes.

The taxes for Rock Island for the year
1884 are now due and should be paid at
once to the collector at No. 1919, Second
avenue. D. F. kRELL,
dwtf Township Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
New York.
New YORK, j

Wheat-Openad shade easier afterward
ruled stronger and advanced 15@4c; mod
3 re- rel February, ssh @s9 r.; March, 95G
90$4c; April, 9l34@G4c; May, 93B@93Ic;
June, 93HmN11c. Corn -Wlthous change;
quiet; mixed western spot, 5J(L5I &c; future,
4SM@52c Oats-B,ttsr and quot; we tern,
5Gta40c Provisons-Beef, quiet and un-
changed Pyri, quietand steady; new me IS,
Sl3.25@I3.5l Lard, better and quiet;
steam, $1I1J5
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

ALTOONA, Pa, Feb 2.-The residence of
George Love, colored, was destroyed by fire,
Saturday morning, and Loves wife and two
children were burned to death. The fire was
accidental
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 1T is esti-
mated at the treasury department that the
reduction Of the public debt for the month
of January will be hetHeeH S7.00o,0 900 ana
s., ,uGJ UDN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured thousands
of cases Of rheumatism. This is abund-
ant reason for belief that it will cure you.
Trv it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

mob tried to break into Pulaski Reinard's
hotel Friday night. Reinard fired into the
crowd, dangerously wounding Peter Nc
Crystal, an innocent spectator. Rsinard is
held to await the result of McCrystal's in
inrias
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

The famous shell road Of New Orleans
is q boulevard of almost snowy white
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GUNSNITHS'
Wolf, Chas., Iii Seventeenth street.
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS
Sauerman. John, 2f9 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE
Stewart Il Montgomery, 800 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAlL0RS.
| Wendt, II. 1902 second avenue.
NEWSPAPERS.
| The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
! evening, Sunday excepted in Argus block, OPP
postc Postolice. Best advertising medium in the
| city.
| The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUs; published
| every Friday. fine sob department iu connec-
| ton with the establishment.
| ID ESTAURANTS AND DCONFECTIONERS.
| Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
SALOONS, S
| Westphal. John, 1912 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

The Providence Base Ball club has de-
elared dividend of 10 uar cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
The yer,,;ct;n Sya;ua's Case.

Boston, Feb. IA Washington special to
The Journal says it is reported that tha
court martial has found Gen Swain guilty,
with & recommendation for dismissal and
nat there were but two votes In his favor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02

JOSIAH PlTKfN.
rs. Every person that saw me said that
never would get over my lameneSS without
having a running sore on my ankle; but
thank God have. y. L.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
T. =
SWEENEY 6 WALKER,
III. nj. CORBETT,
NOTICE.

WANTED-A well trained Swedish servant
neat and honest, al st. Luke 'sCottage Hospital.
on 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-02
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. M. BEARDSLEY,
FL. C. CONNELLY,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW-Oflice with J. 7. Ken
worthy, 1925 Second avenue. aug-1 -1-dw6m
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
Lace Curtains.
4 fine new stock at reduced prices
N. CONVERSE & Son.
A Happy Surprise.

Last Friday being the 30th anniver-
sary of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Likens, their friends and
neighbors to the number of fifty or
more, took it into their heads to give
them a surprise. Accordingly after
equipping themselves with the usual
munitions for such occasions, charged
upon their stronghold and gained a
complete victory. They found the host
and hostess in their everyday clothes,
but they made no resistance, and all
Joined in to make the occasion apleas-
ant one. The bride and groom were
the recipients of a very nice extension
table, an elegant castor, and many
other valuable presents. All seemed
to enjoy themselves hugely, and after
partaking OF such repast as makes
hungry crowd smile, and wishing
they both might enjoy many more
such occasions, they bade them good
night and retired, with happy hearts,
to their several homes.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Burglars were abroad in our village
last Thursday evening. Chin Wings
washee shop was broken open and
eleven shirts, several collars aud cuff,
and about five dollars in money taken.
The thieves also broke into the resi-
dence of Jonathan Haley, at the
southeast corner of Prospect and Van
Buren, streets, and secured for their
trouble lady's gold watch and chain,
silver watch and gold chain, pair
of gold cuff buttons, two gold rings
and several other articles, all of the
value of about $3.50. In Sundays
Leader there was dispatch from Ash.
laud, O., saying that the Marshal of
that city had arrested tramp there
Saturday afternoon and found in his
possession a good deal of jewelry, most
of which corresponded to the articles
stolen from Mr.. Haley, who immedi
ately telegraphed the officer at Ash
land to hold the thief and property
until he and an officer could go to that
city to identify the property and get
the stolen articles. Mr.. Haley and an
officer went to Ashland Sunday eve
ming, and returned on Monday, hav-
ing in custody tramp who was taken
before Justice Smith, to whom he gave
his name as Ed. Tobin. He waived
examination aud was ordered to give
bond in the sum of $500 for his appear
anne at the next term of the Common
Pleas Court, falling to do which he
was furnished quarters in the cooler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

The thirty second anniversary of
the Ravenna High School was held
at the Opera House last Thursday eve
ming. The attendance was large and
the program interesting. each MEM
Der of the class accrediting himself or
herself very acceptably. The floral
tributes to the graduates were profuse
and beautiful, and more lasting souve-
niers were presented most of them in
the shape of valuable books, etc. The
class numbered thirteen, as follows:
Bessie Riddle, Frances Wildes, Carrie
Ward, Lydia Lord, Jennie Evans,
Name g. King, Kate Smith, Anna
Smith. Blake Bowman, Edward Ped
low, Edward f. Smith, Charles Phelps
Lincoln Clements. The musical part
of the entertainment was excellent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Another man jumped off Brooklyn
bridge. Yesterday man was seen
standing on the highest tower. 20 feet
above the bridge, waving pocket
handkerchief to the great crowd stand
ing on the bridge, when all at once,
without any warning, he made the
jump. A large schooner was just pass
ing under the bridge, and instead of
the man falling into the water, he
struck the schooner. The report was
so loud that people ten miles away
thought some dy uamite had gone Oft
Every body thought the steamer would
be badly damaged, but ON close inspec
tion they found the man had landed
OH crate of Crockery, and not one
piece was broken. The schooner was
loaded with CrOckery for Van Ness,
and it is the kind that don't break
when accidents happen. Well, did
the man die? No; he said the Crock
cry was all that saved his life. So
raote it be. 1t was the new style. 10
and get some.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Hon. A. B. Merrill, a prominent and
we'll known citizen of Paris township
died suddenly at his residence on
Wednesday morning. June 10th, OF
congestion of the brain, aged about "a
years. He was borp in Braceville,
TrumbulI county, but moved to his
late home when about 13 years OF age,
and continued to reside there till his
death. His funeral took place from
his late residence at 2 o'clock Friday
and was attended by a very
large number of his neighbors and &C,
quaintances.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

The agent of Messrs. Warner, Beers
& Co.. of Chicago, is now delivering
their History of Portage County to
the subscribers. The book is neatly
printed and bound, and contains, be.
sides IL general history of the county,
a large number of short personal
sketches and fine engravings of prom
inent citizens, making it "a very read
able book and a valuable addition to
any library.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Very interesting and impressive ex-
ercises were held at Oakwood Chapel
on Sunday last. The program was
made up of songs and recitation, com.
bined with memorial services. Revs.
Stone and Freshwater, and Supt. Coe,
of the Cong. S. S., were present, and
addressed the School. Altogether, it
was delightful and profitable day to
the scholars of Oakwood.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Horticultural SOcietY.-Tfme of
Meeting Changed.
1t has been decided to hold the
Strawberry meeting of this Society on
T es lay, June 8 |, instead of Friday
June 26th, st the residence of Mrs
Sarah Madole, about three miles west
of Ravenna. Essays by Matthew
Crawford and Miss Matte A. Bartlett.
All are cordially invited. Please bring
specimens of as many varieties OF
strawberries as possible.
ANDREw WJTTS0Ny Soc
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
Excursion Ratesfor the 4th OF July

Excursion Rates for tn e tn OF July
The Pennsylvania Company will
sell cheap excursion tickets to aud
from all stations on the various lines
operated by it, on July I'd, Sd and 4th, h,
good to return until July 9Th inclusive
This will be an excellent opportunity
afforded the people living along the
numerous lines to visit friends at a
distance, or to form picnic or excursion
parties, for the purpose of enjoying the
Nations Birthday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

The Fire Department, consisting of
the Steamer Company, Good Will
Hose Company and Hook and Ladder
Company, were out on the street FRI
day evening last, to test the alacrity of
the several companies, and also for
general drill and practice. A run was
made up Main street, from Prospect
street to the reservoir on the square,
the object of which was to see whether
the Steamer could get to throwing
water before the Hook and Ladder
boys hoisted in the air and fastened
two long ladders. The Hook & Ladder
Company got in their work little
the quickest, owing to a break in the
bottom of the pump of the Steamer,
which prevented her from pumping
water. They were ready all the same
and would probably taken first premi.
UNI if it had not been for the unfor-
tunate break. To round up the drill
a pile of boxes in the middle of the
street was set afire, to test the efficien-
cy of the Babcock extinguishers at
tached to the Hook & Ladder truck.
Two or three were turned on the burn
ing bonfire. which extinguished the
blaze in short order, amply proving
that these eXtinguishers are of great
value if they can be used before fire
gains much headway.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
THE MARK KEsTS.

a@ A4a-@As as~ RAv6EEA, june IL 1885
FLoUR-Best Roller Process. q 90; Pastry
81 10; Atlantic Mills,
FEED-Rran, Soc per 100 lbs; Middlings
e1.10; Chop, S1.25 Corn Meal, 81 %; Oil Meal
New, Process, $1.a5. Old. Sa.00; Cotton Seed
Meai, S1!75
c0RN-sheIied brings 45c.; ears, 25c.
OATS 40 cts
RTE-No. brings 6Oc-
RARLEY-None In market.
HAT-se1ling at s14 Q s16; according to
quality Ready sale Es
REEF-Per cwt,, S6 90.
aoas-Dressed. S. 5o9f per cwt.
LARD-City rendered l2kG.
SMOKED MEATs-City sugar Cured Hams
selling st I21sc; Country 10c.
shoalders. City cured selling at 10c Dried
Beef selling at a0a.
Chickens, dressed. buyers pay II cents; live &c
Fufkies. dressed. 1sgc. live i0c.
BUTTER-Sc
CHEESE-Retails. 10 % 1sc.
EGGs-buyers pay IA 8 per doz.
POTATOES-BuYers pay s5e @40cpr bu.
DRIED APPLES-Sc.
REANS-Choice handpicked in good demand
a.sl 80 per bu. Medium 81 rs.
VINE4AR-Pure cider, retaiis 20c per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay 634c.
HIDES-Green. trimm ed MOI. &C.; No. 2, 41zc
FEATHERS-Best retail at 7bc.
WHITE LIME-$1 90 per bbl. .-.
WATER LIME-$1 60
sALT-Diamond sells at g rs; fine 81 90.
WooD-Stove 81 5Oea O0; feet wood s. 90
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
THURSDAY, JUNE IS, 1855
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Summer Time Table, 1856.

Summer Time Table, 1856.
Gatos open at o'clock A. NJ: close at 8 P. N.
Bell will be rung ten minutes before closing. as
notice to carriages to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. M; close at P. N.
PHILO L. KING, SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

The need of merit for promoting
personal aesthetics is due to J. G.. Aver
& Co, whose Incompatible Hair Vigor
is a universal beautifier of the hair.
Harmless, effective, agreeable, it has
taken rank among the indispensable
articles of the toilet. To scanty locks
it gives luxuriance; and withered
hair it clothes with the hue of youth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
CARPE: :!

We have just received a fine
line of Carpets. Every piece
we have is new and they new
er were so cheap. Now is
the time to buy Body and
Tapestry Brussels, Extra Su-
pers, Cotton Chain, Hemp,
Mattings, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Curtain Poles, Curtain Dam
ask; Lace Curtains by the
yard or pair; Oil Shades and
Window Fixtures.
Also, a general line of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

US, BONDS of all kinds bought and sold,
and exchanged at current market rates.
q, 8. COUPON -FOUR PEN OF. BONDS
On hand for immediate delivery.
E, II, RICHARDSON, Pres't
n. GOODMAN, wM. H. BEEBE,
64 Vice President. Cashier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
Picture FRAMES.

I have just received new
stock of Plain and Ornamen-
tai Gilt and Oxidized Picture
Moulding. .AM Nez0 Styles
Orders for Frames will re-
ceive prompt attention. A
fine line of Room Moulding !.
LoVest Prices and Sat-
isfactory Work Guaron-
teed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
ShavJS.

A new stock Summer Shawls selling
cheap. n. CONVERSE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18
Wool! Wool.

Cash for wool delivered at our store
n. CONVERSE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-06-18

Mr.. Arthur Mosley, editor of the
Republican leaves today. accompanied
by his wife and Miss Efiie VanMeter,
for New York. and on Saturday sail
for Glasgow, thence to England, where
they will spend a couple of months in
visiting different points of interest.
We wish them s pleasant trip and
safe return.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-03
LYDIA SHOWS MURDERER
Sentences to State Prison for LIE.

At the coming in Of the court yesterday,
Thomas ]. Libby, who murdered Lydia
Snow, at the City Hotel, Sept. 9Th, 1884, was
brought before the Superior Court for SEN
tence He was found guilty Of murder in
the second degree at the last January term.
When Libby was brought into the court
room he appeared cheerful, but was nervous
and apparently was working hard to keep
control o1 himself. He smiled and shook
hands with A. F. Moulton, ESQ.,, his counsel
After conversing with him short time, Mr..
Moulton left him. Libby leaned back on the
settee. Only few spectators we're present.
No remarks were made by his counsel or the
court Mr.. Stone, the deputy clerk of courts,
called the name of Thomas j. Libby He
arose without replying. The clerk then read
the ordinary form of sentence, commanding
that the prisoner be imprisoned for the term
of his natural life in the State prison at
Thomaston. Judge Bonney minuted the
sentence upon the Indictment
Libby listened calmly, and when the clerk
had finished. sat down and waited until he
was taken from the court room by the Off
GERS. He was apparently unn.oved through
the whole scene, with the exception of the
slight self-consciousness upon his entrance.
He is looking in good health and does not
appear changed from what he was during
his trial. He will be taken to Thomaston as
soon &c convenient
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-03
MONTGOMERY GUARDS.

The Montgomerys are at work night and
day preparing for their grand trip to New
Haven, Tuesday, October 10. They are drill
ing three nights every week and will present
one of the finest exhibitions ever given in
the New England States. Word has been re-
ceived from Capt. Keefe of the Sarsfield
Guard that the citizens of New Haven were
to extend right royal welcome to the Mont
gomerys on the occasion of their visit. Some
of the most distinguished military and civic
gentlemen Of the State will go as guests Of
the company. The honorary members will
send good sized delegation. This organi-
cation is the best of its kind in New Eng
land, always taking great pride in the COM
pany. The officers of the honorary body are
very anxious that every member attend the
next meeting, of which they will be notified
by postal. Robinson the well known caterer
will serve lunch on board the train en-
route for Worcester The proceeds of the
grand promenade concert ON Monday even
ing next will be credited to the fares of the
nomnanU