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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
THE CITY In BRIEF.

A. H. McCandless, D. D. s., dentist.
J. F. McKibben went to Peoria this
morning.
II. Hoffnaster returned from Wichita,
Kan, this morning.
Mr.. Samuel Heagy. of Hampton, is att
tending the meeting of the Grand Lodge
of the A. o. U. W, at Peoria.
Dr. A. T. Hawley, dentist. corner SeV~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Coutant stock will be closed out
by McCabe Bros at just % per cent dis
count.
DR.. j. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. dlyr.
The high school teachers spent the day
in visiting the Moline public schools to
get new ideas, if possible, to aid them in
their home work
The monthly meeting of the Business
Mems Association occurs this evening at
the council chamber. There should be a
full house.
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock sharp
McCabe Bros will have their Coutant
stock on sale in their center store rooms
1718 and 17lS Second avenue.
While some are talking dull times the
Central shoe store Of G. L. & S. N.
Wynes is dcIng hourishing business be-
cause of their low prices and good goods.
The convict contract labor bill is re-
ceiving some attention from our citizens
in the way of petition circulated for
signers.
Dr. Criswell and Mr.. c. B. Halstcad, of
Hamlet, Mercer county, were in the city
yesterday As a result of their visit there
are three more subscribers on the ARGUS
weekly list.
Having closed their Coutant store in
Chicago, McCabc Bros. will offer balance
of the stock here commencing tomorrow
morning, and give straight discount of
% per cent off from the Coutant prices.
Unless funds are furnished speedily the
Moline library viii soon be compelled to
close. 1t is now in debt about $500, and
bills accruing every month to an amount
greater than the income.
The Girard IL VOkes combination Of
skaters and bycyclists, which has been
giving exhibitions at Moline and Daven>
port, are stopping at the Rock Island
house, as they wanted the best of accom-
mediation at the lowest rate. Davenport
can't keep such hotel.
Rockford may be flourshing town,
bat she was awfully unfortunate last
week. Bradstrect has her down for four
business embarrassments for the week
ending Friday last. Chicago even has
but the same number and the entire re-
mainder of the state experienced but six
fai lures
Henry Carse returned this morning
from Stuart. Iowa. where he went on &C.
count of the Illness of Mrs Isabel Wright,
mother of Mrs Carse. Mr.. Carse left Mrs,
Wright much improved in health, He
says that when he lett Stuart last night a
heavy snow storm was prevailing, but it
did not appear TO spread over wide ex-
tent of territory
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
How To Go.

The low rates made by the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy for excursionists
wishing to 60 to New Orleans, and other
parts Of the south, are attracting those
who wish to go, because they are sure of
the best accommodations and good treat,
ment, with speed and a preferable route.
The popular "Qr has earned its name
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
Arsenal AUTHORIZATIONS

The Rock Island arsenal gets apDropri-
atlons for the following purposes in the
sundry civil service bill; $35, 900 for the
iron finishing shop; $50, 900 for an armo,
ry building So. 200 for completing a store
house; $4,000 for the new office and
$4,000 for completing work in the water
power pool.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
New Suitlngs

j. B. thinner. is daily in receipt of new
foreign and domestic woolens Of the latest
and most fashionable grades for spring
and summer, which he is now offering to
the public, His goods are of the most
standard makes, and will be made up in
the best style known to the art at very
reasonable prices Call and examine his
new selections
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
Awarded the Contract

The ordinance committee of the coun,
Gil met yesterday and awarded the con
tract for printing the revised ordinances
to the ARGUS, their bid of 1925 being the
lowest. The other bidders were Don &
Hadsell. Barnhardt, Dindnger and the
Union
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

The charming and favorite actress, Fay
Templeton, gives two performances in
Davenport next Saturday, Girof1e>Girofla
at matinee, and La Belle Coquete in the
evening. Miss Templeton's company is
stronger than ever and all should go over
to see her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
An outrageous Demand.

Clara Morris, the actress, wanted to
make a date in Rock Island, but she
wanted'S0 per cent of the receipts and a
guarantee of $500. That was little too
steep. Rock Island theatre going sup,
port wouldn't warrant bringing her here
on any such terms, so she did not stop
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
A Donatlon

The friends of the Rev. J 5. Smith,
pastor Of the L. B. church at Audalusia,
crowded into his residence on last Satur>
day evening and left him a fine donation
amounting to S2G40. The evening was
spent in very pleasant way. The crowd
adjourned about 1870.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
County Building.
nDnn ATE

20-Guardianship of minor heirs of
Peter Olson. deceased. Guardians report
filed and approved,
21.-Estate of John Schoening, deceas>
ed. Inventory filed and approved. Claim
of William c. Gray of Sc allowed in the
seventh class. Widows REIMBURSEMENT
and selection filed and approved.
23-Guardianship of minors heirs of
Joseph L. Sible, deceased. Final receipts
and releases of wards filed and guardian
discharged.
Estate of Peter Verschoote. deceased.
Administrators report filed and approved.
Just and true account of real estate and
debts filed. Petition for sale of real es-
tate to pay debts filed.
Guardianship of minor heirs of T. P.
Johnston. deceased. Guardians report
filed and approved.
Estate of George NJ. Woodward, de-
ceased. Order removing II. c. Wood
ward, administrator, and appointing
Charles L. Walker administrator without
bonds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
OlLaarv. thu Walker.

The world renowned pedestrian, Daniel
OLeary, is stopping at the Harper house
today. He is here for the purpose of ar.
ranging to walk in a match against one
of Rock Islands skaters, the skater to
give heavy odds as to distance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

In the B. & O. depot at Washington
during the Inauguration all will be serene
and comparatively comfortable; no confu
sion Of trains or danger of getting on or
off at the wrong time or place All trains
from the west and south come in via one
division, and those from the east and
north by another The B. & o. is the
only line east and west via and through
Washington. This tells the story, and
those who read it to profit and appre-
ciate the moral will 90 b. & O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

f. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

Inauguration railroad tickets are just
us good on the 3. & o. Limited" trains
as other trains. See if this is the rule fol
lowed hv others
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
Tickets to Washington

Round trips tickets to the inaugura>
ton exercises at Washington, D. G. on
sale at c., r. /. & p. depot, Moline
avenue Feb. p aud 2S, and Mar /. ., and
.3, 1885. 2G,5t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24


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. ID. f. KRELL,
dwtf Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

EEIF'EI1 III'' I w -
Bell Simmon is taking music lessons.
Charley Wilson Suadaycd at home.

Charley Wilson Suadaycd at home.
Willie says he went over in the timber
Sunday where the wind was broke.
George s. was out yesterday evening,
enjoying sleighlide with his lady love
George Thompson will wor!, for Aman
da Wilson the coming summer.
Bad colds seem 10 be the general com.
plant.
We hear there is prospect Of one of
Rural's old maids taking,a hoy to raise,
There were several sleighing parties
out last night enjoying the beautiful
snow.
There was an oyster supper at Andrew
Alleys last Friday night. There was a
good crowd and all enjoyed it immensely.
Rev Carson breaches every two weeks
at the presbyterian church. He is well
liked.
A few things that We would like to see:
The snow go of without rain, and gentle
| spring put in her appearance before long.
Everybody takes the ARGUs, both re
publican and democrat alike Why? Be
cause it is the best paper they can get FOR
the money,
We are glad to say that Mrs. Scott, af>
| ter a lingering illness, is able to walk
about the room. she has passed her three
score years and ten, she will be 50 the
18th of April.
| Think the snow storms are over for we
saw Uncle Mills Wilson ont Saturday af-
ternoOn for the first time this winter He
is hale and hearty for man of his age
he was y the 4th of the present month,
There will be quite change made in
this neighborhood soon. Brown goes to
Presumption, Baty goes to the Vance farm
and George Stewart goes to the Baty
farm.
Mr.. Kerr is likely to get the postotiice
at Milan. More anon.
RURAL, Feb. 10
Willie Caldwell was out Sunday. Won>
der if he got snow bound?
Wonder how Hugh likes to 90 buggy
riding? Next time have your buggy in
good repair before you start.
There was party at John Fitzpatrick 8
the 10th; nine couples were present; just
enough to have good time. Last week s
party got showed under.
Oh, Michael can you spell the word
which Johnny gave to you? We know
you love TO act it out, for all at spelling
school saw what you were about.
Oh Doctor Mac, yon are quack;
| For o frow You know you have none.
But thenyou Will see, that bachelor you'll be
Unless you go farther from home.
This cold weather is a good time for
pickles, but of all kinds of pickles NAL
goes he loved best; and of all the roads,
the Hitler one he Travelled most, But
now he bows to Rhoden.
The thermometer was 8 below zero last
week; it was the hardest part of this win
ter, for it showed and blowed until every
body was shut in There was not team
to be seen on the road from Sunday even
ing until Wednesday evening. Schoo
teachers were shut cut from their schools
The schools did not amount to much all
the week. Pretty fair weather at present
A condemned murderer at Marshall
| Texas Dassed his hat around the conr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24
LICENSED TO WE'D.

A marriage license was issued today to
Henry Schmielan and Miss Dorothea
Wohlenburg both of Rock Island county
by County Clerk Donaldson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

A condemned murderer at Marshall,
Texas, passed his hat around the court
room for the benefit of his wife and six
children.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-24

Fresh American oysters" is now ia
milisr sign in many places in London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

A Runaway Gouple narried- Run over bJ a
WaRou-Fire aud Personals.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
The Mozart Last Night.

Owing, doubtless. to the rain there
was small audience at the Mozart
last evening. Nevertheless, the pro-
gramme was a charming one and well
rendered throughout. So excellent
was it, indeed, that the suggestion to
have it repeated next week for the
benefit Of the absentees was made by
several judges Of music.
Mr.. ID. L. Leftwich was the vocalist
of the occasion, and he rendered his
two numbers with such pleasing effect
that he was twice forced to respond to
the encore. lie uses his fine baritone
voice well, and with little more ex-
preston and animation he will be a
singer of whom Richmond will feel
proud.
The gem Of the evening was the piano
solo of Miss Lizzie Dickman. Her ex-
ecution of the " "Capriccio Brilliant, "
by Meldelssohn, would have done credit
to more matured and experienced mu-
sician. She played with orchestral ac-
compartment, and showed in many ways
that she possesses the making of fine
performer. Her classic face seemed in
spired with the work before her, and
she treated the brilliant work Of the
great composer with refined taste and
expression.
The clarinet solo Of Professor Felix
Jardella was a pleasing number, while
the duo for two pianos between Pro.
fessors Reinhardt and Thilow was very
effective and found favor with the au-
dience.
The orchestral numbers were we'll
rendered. The Seventh Symphony OF
Beethoven-a most difficult compost
tiOn-was fairly given. We are pleased
to see this character of music intro
duced, and hope it will be continued at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14

sincere thanks and grateful acknow.
lsdgments for the genial, generous, and
magnificent manner in which we were
entertained during our late visit.
Resolred, That we express our ap-
probation Of the honors done MS by the
Richmond Howitzers, the Richmond
Blues, the Veterans Of r. E. Lee Camp,
the Veterans Of Stonewall Jackson
Camp; Companies G and d, First Vir-
ginia regiment; the Chamber of Com
merce.
Resolrcd, That we will long remem-
Der with glowing pleasure the kind
words Of welcome addressed to us by
Hon. w. c. Darlington, Mayor Of Rich.
mond; Captain r. E. Blankenship,
president Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Colonel Thomas j. Evans, and others.
Re,elred, That we appreciate and
acknowledge the kind attentions Of the
citizens and police Of the city; Of Mr..
W. N. Jones, superintendent Of the Ma
tional cemetery at Seven Pines; Of Mr..
George c. Mountcastle, Of the trans
portation department Of the proprie-
tors Of the Exchange and Ballard
House and the st. Claire Hotel; and
to all who in their individual capacity
exerted themselves to entertain and
hnnor uc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
Cur soidisrs-Kind words from New
York.

Lieutenant Colonel Spotswood re-
ceived the following yesterday
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, !
N. G. s. N. Y, 7
NEW YORK, August 10, 1885. }
Lieutenant- Colonel N. Il. SpotsTood,
FIRST Battalion Virginia State
Troops:
Sir,-Much to my regret, other du-
ties debarred me the pleasure Of meet
ing you in person on Saturday last, and
must resort to this means Of express
ing 20 you the pleasure and satisfaction
felt by all New York, and especially by
the military portion Of it, that you en-
braced the opportunity, solemn as the
occasion was, to visit our city. The
conduct and appearance Of your CON-
mand was so good as to excite favora-
bic and frequent comment, and | feel
personally honored by having so fine a
corps under my command for even a
short time. Be pleased to express this
to your officers and men, and believe
me, Colonel, yours very sincerely,
ALEXANDER SHALER,
Major-General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
TIE COLD WAVE FLAG.


mee"ns OF the Chamber OF Commerce Yes
tsrd"v EvsninG-Leuer, on This subject
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board OF Directors of the Chamber of
commerce was held yesterday evening.
Present R. Z. Blankenship (president),
George a. Ainsle first yice-president),
and James ii. Blair, Robert s. Bosher,
Henry Bodeker, W. NJ. Archer, ]. II.
Whitty, and Frank E. Patrick. Ex-
cuses were made for the absence of
Hon. George L. Christian, Ashton
Starke, and S. ii. Hawes.
The secretary laid before the Board
communications from Collector o. II.
Russell and G. S. Fairchild, Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury. The Board
had asked Mr.. Russell to allow the
cold-wave flag, that has been arranged
for, to be displayed from the custom
house. He referred the request to the
Treasury Department, and its answer
is as follows:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., !
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.
WASHINGTON, d. @. July l6, 'S5.
To the Custodian Custom House,
Richmond, Hd.:
Sir.-Your letter Of the 18th instsrt
is received, asking if the Department
will permit the United State signal SER
-Eieeto display signals from the build
ing in your custody, and whether it
will defray the expense Of erecting a
pole therefor.
You are advised that it is the custom
Of the Department to grant this priyi-
lege to the signal service on the re-
quest Of the chief signal officer, sub
mitted through the Secretary of War,
provided the War Department defrays
all expenses incident thereto.
Very respectfully,
c. S. FAIRCHILD,
Assistant Secretary.
The secretary was directed to CORE.
spopd with the Secretary of War with
the view Of accomplishing the object
aimed at.
The Committee on Inland Trade re.
ported that they had communicated
with the railroad companies as to trans
mitting by telegraph the cold-wavt
signals over their lines. The compa
MES agree to do it, provided they ar(
furnished with the flags.
The localities interested-South Bos
ton, Danville, Winston, &c.-will have
to furnish the flags if they wish thii
service.
After discussing a number Of othei
matters the Board adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
Police Court.

James Maxwell, petty larceny,
Sent to Jail for three months.
James Walton, assault. Fined $3.50
and costs.
Tellie Lee (colored), abusive language,
Fined s2.5 so and costs.
Henry Rupp and Theodore Frick,
throwing eggs at Thomas Jefferson.
Fined s2.50 and costs.
Archer Conway, Obstructing Eighth
street. Fined 81.
Sallie Norman (colored), assault,
Dismissed with costs.
Evelina Robinson, abusive language
Dismissed with costs.
Lizzie Burnett tcolored), assault
Fined $3.50 and costs.
Martha Ann Cook (colored), assault
Fined s2.50 and costs.
Daniel Webster, drunk. Fined 9.
and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
NORFOLKS DEFEATED.
Fhe YirRinias Beat Them ~ TO in ii
Innlngs by HeavY BaIIing.

Phe YrRinias Beat Them ~ 20 in Six
Innings by HEAVY Batting.
The Norfolks played the first game Of
their last engagement at Richmond this
season yesterday afternoon, and the
Virginias by heavy batting found no
difficulty in beating them II to 2 in six
innings, at the end Of which the game
had to be called on account of the dark
ness occasioned by the fierce cloud
which was rising. During the first two
innings Hughes held the boys down to
one hit, but after this they caught on
to him and batted him all over the
field, and in the six innings played
made of him thirteen hits, with total
of twenty-five. Nash had four chances
at the bat, wa. given his base once
for being hit by Hughes, and made
single, a three-base hit, and home
run. Greenwood, too, who rarely ever
plays other than well, covered himself
with glory. He made several very fine
plays on short, and had no trouble in
pounding Hughes for three two" bag
gers" Kimber pitched fine game,
and in Tate, as in all the felders, he
had fine support. The Norfolks' play
ing was good, but their inability to hit
Kimber and the severe manner in
which the Virginias punished Hughes
accounts for the result. The home-run
by Nash and the double play by John
ston and Latham were the most bril-
liant plays of the evening. Higgins
played second in a most admirable
manner, and Latham's coaching de-
serves special mention. Below is the
score :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14

Runaway COuple narried- Run over bJ
WaRou-Fire aud Personals.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
AUGUST l3, 1885.
A runaway couple were married at
the American House, on Water street,
Yesterday evening at I O'Clock. The
groom, W. Ii. Scruggs, came from
Buckingham county, and got his bride
somewhere in this county. Before the
marriage the groom made some addi-
tions to the BRIDES trousseau, pur-
chasing a hat, &c. Rev. I. A. Ware
performed the ceremony. The party,
consisting Of the happy couple, four
male friends, and one female friend,
took supper at the American House,
and then left, as they had come, in
two-horse wagon, going towards Scots
vile. The license was procared in
Charlottesville.
A little boy from the country was
run over by heavy farm-wagon in
front of Payne's livery-stable, and
although the wheel passed over his mid
die, and, like Annie Laurie, he was de-
cidedly "jimp about the middle" he
received no apparent injury, but sprang
up and climbed to a seat in the wagon,
and was driven home.
The fire at Carter's store, on Main
street, at an early hour yesterday morn
ing, at one time threatened TO be .
fearful confagrstion. Prompt action
by the citizens prevented a disaster.
Mr.. Jesse Robertson, who occupied a
room in the building, to which he was
confined by typhoid-fevsr, was taken
from his bed and carried to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. James Perley. The ex-
citement incident to the fire and his
removal rendered his condition more
alarming.
John Minor, ESQ.,, is very i'll at his
residence in this county.
J. b. Andrews, ESQ.,, is confined to
his room by fever.
DIR. W. i. Hatcher is annou need to
preach at the Baptist church on Sum
| day evening. OUR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
. .,.n,mnn's NARROW E~esps e.
Death.

A Port Deposit tMd.) special saJ
Az the local frcight train on the coia
bia andIPort Deposit railroad was le'
ing Columbia yard this morning one
the brskemen, Clayton +. Wepger'~
riding on top Of q box-csr. A te
eraph-wire which vas suspended scr
The track caught him about the nee
He was carried some distance before
could extricate himself. and when
fell he struck the top OF the caooo,
car, from which he rolled ana lana
on the bull-noses or couplings OF .
two cars. which saved him from fali'
TO the track and being ground TO pie'
by the rapidly-moving train. lie v
discovered and rescued from his pei
Gus position by the hsgmsn and I
other brakeman. wenger is badly
about the neck by the wire, his arm
injured, and he is severely bruised g.
orally, but his injuries are not cons
cred dangerous. His escape from des
was almost miraculous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
srECIAL NOTICES.
nSy- FURTHER REDUCTIONS.
IRE PING and CREAM CUEEsE.

BLUE, PINK. and CREAM CHEESE
CLOTH reduced 10 &c. yard;
GlN6HAMS reduced 20 &c. q yard--the best
goods ever offered at the price:
LAWNS at T. 5, and oIc. yard-a fresh
assortment 20 select from:
WIDE I.ACBs for Yokes and Sleeves at 40.
90, 90, and 7tc. just one half usual
value: We have made the prices low
enough TO close out our entire stock OF
these goods:
INDIA LAWN, 40 inches wide. et exc. q
yard--besi ever offered at snch low
figure:
PARASOIsS Of every kind have been again
reduced in price, 10 ~ 20 close out every
one this season.
A big save can be made by always calling
on LEVY a DAVIS,
aua ioi7 and 1919 Main street.