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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
Briefs.

July LIST.
Lawns at Gates 81 cts.
The weather was somewhat warmer to-
day.
DR.. McCan dless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
Robert Coyne will spend the fourth
with relatives in Chicago.
The poor Union has made another mis-.
step. This time it tumbled all over itself
Advertise in the half cent>a>word- col>
umn of the ARGUS 1t will pay you.
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr
The vlllainous crank Guiteau. stretched
hemp three years ago today
Mr.. W. A. Munger, of the Rock Island
house, is around again after severe ILL.,
ness.
Mr.. Stephen Walker and family, lately
of Moline. are now comfortably located
in Kansas City
Messrs P. L. Mitchell and Ben E. Hall
went to Cordovs this morning on bust,
ness.
House to rent in Negus' row, on Secs
ond avenue; 10 rooms, range, furnace,
etc. For terms apply to W. s. Knowlton.
Mrs. David Donaldson and children left
for Lanark. Ill, this morning, to spend
the fourth.
Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers. etc., of G. Fl. Young, 1T Main St.,
Davenport, Iowa. apl15dtf
Mr.. B. d. Buford and Mr.. Dan Corcor-
an. foreman in the moulding department
Of the Rock Island pillow works, went to
Chicago this morning.
1t seems that the Union does not carry
the republican party around ON hump
backed gutter crossing. At least it can
not deposit the votes which belong to
that party.
County Clerk Donaldson received the
following assessors books today: Cordo,
va, $i96, 20S; Coe, 1926, 159; Port Byron,
$142,613; Hampton, $685. s5; Black
Hawk. $685., 1926; Drury, $165. 1852.
| The funeral of the unfortunate man,
Henry Roehr, was held from his late resi-
dence, corner of Ninth avenue and Twenty
seventh street OF 2 o'clock this afternoon
the services were in charge of Germania
Lodge, No. 6, A. o. U. w., and Heckel
Lodge, No. 113. I. o. o. F., of which the
deceased was member.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
River Riplets.

The handsome Sidney of the 10 line, is
expected up tomorrow afternoon.
The War Eagle Is due down. The War
Eagle broke down ON her way up and
was obliged to tie up for repairs.
The palatisl river queen, the Pittsburg,
will land at Rock Island tomorrow after
noon, on her way to St. Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
Revenue Collections.

Deputy collector of internal revenue,
George Cooke, furnishes the following, as
his figures for the month Of june. Beer.
%, 1888, 70; cigars, $794.55; tobacco, $685.
80; total, $4.670.10, which is the best
month so far as collections are concerned,
in four wears.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
County Building.
nrsAN1oDnDo

29-Asmus Nissen to Nellie F. Burnes-
ton, lot |, block 4, NJ A Rodman's SUBJ
division, Rock Island, $725.
29-George L, German TO David E.
Noftsker. pit lot s, A c. Darts subdivi>
sion of outlot ., J. W. Spencer's third
addition, Rock Island, $l,225.
Amos K Caverly to VIM. T. Ball, lot
IA, block G. Moline Water Power Co. g
addition, Moline, $1.51630.
Margaret Cooper to Jacob Hager, 40
# lot 5. in 10 NV 5. II, 1w, $l75.
Louis Wolfertz' heirs to Charlotte
PUNK, pit lot 2, block 10. old town Rock
Island. $544.99.
Benjamin Tanner to E. A. Mapes pit
set 5, II, 1w, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
The Kew Commander in Chief.

The following sketch of Samuel s. Bur.
dett. elected commander in chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic at the Ma
tional encampment held at Portland last
Friday. will be of interest to war veter>
ans in Rock Island. Mr.. Burdett was
formerly of Missouri, but is now located
in Washington. He was born at Leices-
tershire. England, in 1886, aud came to
this country in 184S with an elder broth
er, settling near Elyria, o. He was edu>
Gated at Oberlin. but after graduating he
removed to Clinton county, Iowa, where
he read law and entered the practice, dis
tinguishing himself by reason of his pow
er of oratory. When the war began he
at once entered the First Iowa cavalry
and became captain, serving in Missou>
ri and Arkansas under Gen. s. r. Curtis.
In 1863 Mr.. Burdett was detailed as
judge advocate and served during the re,
mainder of the war When peace had
been declared he returned to Iowa, where
he was married in 1866, and soon there's
after removed to Osceola. st. Clair coun-
ty, Mo-, resuming the practice of law .
In 1868 he was elected to congress from
Missouri, and reelected in 1870,
serving with some distinction on
the committees on Indian affairs On
July l, 1874, he was appointed
commissioner of the general land Office al
the instigation of Secretary Delano. In
1877 he was taken seriously ill and ia DC,
tober of that gear he resigned and went
on an extended cruise around the world
from which be returned almost restored
in health, wsiah was completed by late
professional trip 10 Peru. In 1878 Mr.
Burdett entered into law partnership
with Mr.. W. W. Curtis, of Washington
and built handsome residence at No
174S Massachusetts avenue, that city,
where he now lives. His firm have an
extensive practice before the departments
and the court of claims and the supreme
court, their speciality being land cases
Mr.. Burdett was early identified with the
Grand Army of the Republic, and wa
twice, 1881 2, made commander of tin
department of the Potomac.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
A Promising Animal.

Fred Appelquist has as promising
piece of horse flesh as may be seen any
where around. At the great stock sale of
James Donaldson at Rural two years ago,
Mr.. Appelquist purchased thorough
bred gelding, which is now nearly three
years old, and has developed wonderfully
since coming into the possession of his
present owner. The horses sire is Dau>
ber's "McGregor. and dam ont of mare
by Dimick's "Marmaduke" The horse
weighs about 200 pounds, is beauty in
statue and has already established his
pedigree. Mr.. Applequist has named him
Carl" and Carl will cut quite figure
on the turf one of these days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
An Inuuest.

Coroner Halves has gone TO the lower
end of the county to hold an inquest over
the body of man found on the Illinois
shore opposite Fairport last night. 1t is
probably the remains Of George L. Klein,
who was drowned Sunday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01

The Dubuque Telegraph Democrat, a
consolidation lately made of two of the
leading papers in the Key city, has evil
IDENTIFY struck the key note of success
The paper has been rapidly growing in
favor under its new arrangement, and will
on Sunday next come out with eight pages,
an entire new dress and other improve
ments. The Te,eqraph> Democrat is an
evening paper devoted to the interests Of
the democratic party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01

Fourth OF July Excursion
To Credit Tor Offerman's) island. Steamer
and new barge will run every two hours,
commencing at 0 a. M, and touching at
both Davenport and Rock Island. Amuse-
ments, dancing and good music; 80 cents
for round trip.
Grounds open for the season for school
and society picnics E. FARMLAND,
P. o. Drawer c. E., Rock Island, H.
27d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
Sealed Proposals.

Sealed proposals for the erection of a
hose house will be received at the city
clerks office until4 o'clock p. m. Mon
day July 9th, 1885, said building tn be
built in accordance with plans and specs
fications now on file at the city clerks
Office.
The committee reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
s. J COLLINS,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01

29-Estste of John d. Stringer, de-
ceased. Petition by Administrative for
leave to compromise claims for damages
against Rock Island & Peoria Railway
Co. Petition allowed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01

Two second hand billiard tables, as
good as new Will sell cheap.
Doc MITCHELL
213 Brady street, Davenport, Iowa.
27d1w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
House Numbsrins

House numbers, in a variety of styles,
for sale at my shop. No. 1916 Third av>
enue 10 3wks CHAs. FIERIe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01
Fourth of July Excursion

y, y :, NFULLTNS,
Chairman Fire and Water Committee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-01

McIntire & Co.,

Will place on their counters
MONDAY MORNING, June %, a
fine line of Summer Silks in de-
sirable shades at the very low
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
Defiant Mormons.

SALT LAKE. Utah, May l2. "A letter
dated May 10 was received last night from OK
ford, Idaho, which rays: The greatest excite
ment prevails at Bear Lake. Gu MAY war
rants were placed In the hands OF three Deputy
Harshals for the arrest Of eight polygam'sts
residing at and around Paris. Nothing ~as
heard from the matter here unti this morning
when telegrams announcing the fact that the
polygnmlsts were all corralled In a meeting
house at Paris, under the protection OF an
armed guard Of their brethren on the outside
were received. The Deputy Marshals, who at
tempted to make arrests, were marched out OF
Paris by m armed mob, who threatened that
they would Kill anyone who attempted to sery
the warrants.
Marshal Fred Dubois, on the receipt OF this
news, Immediately telegraphed superintcnd-
ant Blickensderfer At Pccatello, and chartered
special train to convey himself and posse to
Montpelier, from which point they will reach
Paris about 5 p. IN. to-day Sunday. Mar.
shal Dubois reputation for courage and dis
cretion will guarantee all that the people OF
Idaho need; that resistance on the part Of the
Mormons will result In credit to the United
States and disgrace TO the misguided law de.
fiers In that church. A three dsys' conference
was being held at Paris, ending to-day.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

How often is the light OF tho house.
hold clouded by signs Of melancholy or
irritability or tho part Of the ladies'.
Yet they are not to be blamed. for thcy
arc the result Of ailments peculiar 10
that sex, which men know not Of. But
the cause may be removed and joy re-
stored by the use Of Dr. Picrce's "Fav-
orite Prescription, which as a tonic
and nervine for debilitated women Is
certain. safe and pleasant. 1t is beyond
all compare the great healer Of women.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

Dodge City, Kansas, resulted in the killing OF
David Barnes. Three others were wounded
and two men were arrested.
The shse factory of c. N. Hoyt & Co..
at Haverhill, Massachusetts,, was partially
burned. The total loss to all the occupants of
the building is over 100000.
In quarrel among the negro mill
hands at Walthusville, Georgia, over game
Of cards, five men were killed and four or five
Others were dangerously wounded.
1t is estimated.that 1900 half-breeds
are in the field against the Canadians, and that
5000 Indians are ready to join them. The
Canadian troops number about 1000.
The changes in the revised edition of
the Old Testament are described as being less
numerous in proportion, but more important,
than those Of the revised New Testament.
The Governor Of Texas offers 5000
reward for the capture Of any ofthe forty con-
victs or their assistants who escaped from
Clay's farm on the Brazos river where they
were employed.
General Komoroff states that his men
were taunted by the Atghans, and that the ai-
jacent tribes had orders to furnish force to
resist the Russians. After the battle these
tribes joined the Russians.
The London Standard says Russia
has rejected the draft .of the Anglo Russian
agreement and the situation is now practically
the sam, as in February, the :ouly ALTERATION
being to the disadvantage of England.
Captain Boyton, the swimmer, placed
dummy torpedo under the British man.oi-
war Garnet, which Is anchored in New York
harbor, on the 10th, greatly to the disgust OF
her officers and at considerable risk to himself
Larry O'Brien, a New York politician,
was probably fatally stabbed in quarrel with
George Trueman, sporting character from
Chicago. After Trueman's arrest o'Brien
shot him twice. Their wounds may prove IA
tai.
A dispatch from Winnipeg dated the
10th, says that n battle between Midileton's
forces and Riel at Batouche had been raging
since the previous morning. 1t began by can
nonadlng the log earthworks OF Rlel by Gene
raj Mid lleton's artillery corps. The result so
far is understood to be drawn battle. An at
tempt will probably be made when the works
have been reduced to storm the positions elm.
ultaneously from the front flank, when fright
full fatalities are likely TO result, as the enemy
are well armed, and deadly In aim.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

that he was robbed Of a, 500 short time ago.
His story is considered trife attenuated.
There is an encampment of gypsies
near Leadville, which is the objective point OF
great many excursion parties. The women
Of the tribe go to town, and tell the Leadville
ladies' fortunes, and 1t is safe to add that they
will steal anything they can get their hands on.
G. II. Miller and "Dick" Wagner,
while extricating their horses from the debris
Of snow-slide near Silverton on Monday,
heard slight noise above, and looking up saw
the starting of second small avalanche. They
got out Of the way Just in time to save their
lives.
"A stranger on last Monday robbed
the house of John Poole, ranchman on Pinos
Creek, near Del Norte, and hid his booty.
Within four hours he was caught by neighbors
and strung up by the heels till he told where
the booty was. He was then lodged in the Del
Norte jail.
In the northern portion of the State
fruit buds have been damaged quite seriously
in some localities, though the loss is principal
ly among early or tender varieties. 1t is be-
lieved that the'small fruit crop is not injured
to any great extent, though some early bios
SONS may have suffered.
The Aspen Sun has libel suit on its
hands. The suit is brought by J. T. Stewart,
Pitkin's county commissioner at the New Or
leans Exposition, whom the Sun charged with
having skipped to Hunduras after selling min
ing claims belonging to other parties. The
damage sought Is $15. 900.
On the Green farm near Valmont, on
Boulder creek, there are host Of walnut trees
which have been bearing nuts for ten years.
They form an important part OF the farm crop
George w. Webster, on the st. Vra.n, in
Boulder county, also has walnut trees which
are bearing many bushels Of nuts yearly.
City Attorney Helms at Leadville the
other day made a motion before Judge God
dard, OF the district, that he issue temporary
injunction against Judge Kicker, OF the Coun-
ty Court Of the county, restraining him from
issuing deeds for Aspen town lots to the Aspen
Town and Land company, under the blanket
filings made before Judge Dcane. The tenn
porsry injunction was granted and will come
up for argument in a week or two, when the
Injunction will either be dissolved or made per-
petual.
A little boy named Willis, about ten
years Of age and the son of George willis, OF
Black Hawk, was drowned in the creek
Wednesday evening. The boy with play mates
was playing on the bridge a. the toll gate
house about dark when he fell from the
bridge into the creek. There being no man
near he tfloated down the stream and was
drowned. His body was recovered about an
hour after at the headgate Of the Randolph
mill dam, with the neck broken and the body
badly bruised.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
BAToUcHE HOUSE, May II, |
via CLARK's CROSSING, May IL.

dleton:
BAToUcHE HOUSE, May II,
via CLARK's CROSSING, May IL.
To Hon. A. p. Csron, OTTAWA:
have Just made general attack and car
ricd the whole settlement. The men behaved
splendidly. The rebels are in full flight.
am sorry to say that have not got Riel.
While was reconnoitering this morning,
William Ashley, one Of the prisoners, galloped
up with flag of truce and handed me a letter
from Riel saying, "If you massacre our fami-
lies, shall massacre my prisoners" sent
an answer that II he would put his women and
children in one place and let me know where
It was, not a shot shouli be fired on them.
then returned to camp and pushed on my ad-
vance parties, who were heavily fired on. Iso
pressed on until saw my chance, and then 1
ordered general advance. The men respond
ed nobly. splendidly led By their officers and
Colonel straubezie, they drove the enemy out
Of the rife pits, and they forced their way
across the plain and seized the houses, and we
are now masters Of the place and most Of my
force will bivouac there. Right in the heat
Of the action Mr.. Ashley came back with an
other missive from Riel, as follows:
"General, your prompt answer to my note
shows that was right in mentioning the cause
Of humanity. We will gather our families in
one place, and as soon as It is done will let
you know that have, etc.
(SIgned) "LoUIs DAVID RIEI.."
On the envelope he had written as follows
81 do not like war, and II you do not retreat
and cease firing at US, the question remains
the same concerning the prisoners
Our loss, am afraid, is heavy, but not SO
heavy as might be expected. As yet l find 1t
| is five killed nd ten wounded. The killed are
Captain French, commanding the scouts
Lieutenant Fitch, Tenth Grcnadiers; Captain
Brown, Of Boulton's scouts; A. w. Kippey,
surveyors scouts, and Private Wheeler OF the
Tenth Battalion. The prisoners have all been
released, and are safe in my camp. Among them
is jackson White, the man who was RIel's sec
retary, but who is now mad and rather dan
gerous.
(Signed) FRED. MIDDLETON,
Major General"
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
A Sad Death.

In Philadelphia recently at q coron-
er's inquest over the body of child,
the jury returned verdict that death
was caused by the administration of q
patent cough syrup, containing NOR
phia. DR.. Sam'l X. Cox, Of Washing
ton, states that not one cough medf-
cine in ten is free from this objection.
After careful analyses and practical
tests he endorses Red Star Cough Cure
as being purely vegetable, absolutely
free from Opiates, poisons and narcot-
les. His regards It as most happy
discovery.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
stOh! Cast that Shadow from Thy
BrOW.0

You can't do it If you have liver COM =
plant or dyspepsia. The darkened
countenance tells the story of inward
commotion and woe. Clear your
stomach, strengthen your digestion,
regulate your liver, tone your nerves,
and then away goes the shadow from >
your brow, and you are happy be-(
cause you are well. Mrs. NJ. J. AlstonS
Of Littleton, N. c., says, Il recon-
mend Browns Iron Bitters to the ner-
vous and debilitated. 1t greatly bene-
fitted me''
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

A Connecticut COW swallowed 200
hsirpins the other day, II the woman
VINO owns the hairpins wants TO get
them again she will have 20 strain tbe
milk carefully. ''''
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
'sCOnsumption Cure''

would be a truthful name to give to DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, "
the most efficacious medicine yet discov.
cred for arresting the early develop
ment Of pulmonary disease. But "con-
sumption cure" would not sufficiently
indicate the scope Of its influence and
usefulness. In all the many diseases
which spring from q arrangement Of
the liver and blood the discovery Is
safe and sure specific. or all drug.
gists.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
Rupture, Breach or Hernia,

permanently cured or no pay. The
worst cases guaranteed! Pamphlet and
references, two three-cent stamps.
worries Disponsary Medical Associa.
ton, 6b3 Main street, Buffalo. N. Y
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

Shakespeare wasn't broker at all, hut 10
you know OF any man who has furnished 40
many stock quotationsi
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
The Mirror

is no flatterer. Would youl
make it tell a swecter talef
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass. ,
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

There Is a vast difference between being
neat and tidy and tight and needy,
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

breakfast. e"' '""' ""' ia'e ior
Delta chief., 1885-05-20

What is the difference between an cxaspcr
ated father and poor musical conductor
None; they both beat the air.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
All Sorts of
4NS WERED.

hurts and many sorts of ails of
man and beast need 4 cooling
lotion. Mustang Linimcnt.
Delta chief., 1885-05-20
Defeat OF tho HaIEBreeds.

OTTAWA. Ontario, May 13.-In the
House this afternoon Hon. Nj. .Caron read the
following official dispatch from General Mid
dleton:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-08-07
Cole and His Arabs.

W. W. Coles Colossal Shows, compris-
ing circus and menagerle. which are to
exhibit IN this city on Thursday. August
9th, are pronounced by all who have seen
them, exceptionally interesting, in that
they present an array of rare animals, acts
and features such as one may hardly have
an opportunity of seeing together more
than once in a lifetime. During the past
winter at least $500 900 has been expend-
ed in obtaining new features and reitting
the great show, and it now stands fore
most among all competitors. Among the
foreign novelties IS troupe Of genuine
Bedouin Arabs, whose performances are
marvels of athletic excellence. The II
man Fly, or lady ceiling walker is anoth-
er pronounced novelty. Nearly every
race of people, civilized and uncivilized
will be represented. AS many as fourteen
bareback running horses will be seen in
the ring at one time; an elephant that
reads, horse that walks the tight rope, a
COW with two distinct heads, wrestling
camels, and white hippopotamus, while
Samson, the mastodon;c elephant, will
tower above anything yet born of the
brute creation. Owing to the extraordi-
nary magnitude of this monster show,
performances will be given in the menag-
erie tents as well as in the several rings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-08-07
The Normal School.

The Normal School will close this eVen-
mo If had 632 enrolled teachers, being
the largest Nor NAL ever held IN Vifsini"
and larger than may be found Anywhere
but in the Western States. All the coi-
tIicates of teachers were examiner eAoop'
those whose owners had first grace cei-
tificates given last year, and tnose "no'0
owners had certificates called "proiessi'n
als.n The examinations commenceo on
Wednesday last. 1t is the custom TO a"alo
(by ballot of the teachers) aspecia' o0i VIZ
cate for high qualifications and speciai
adaptability to the profession, To ohe ou'
out of every twenty teachers piesen'
These certificates are given by oIa'e oo-
perintendent Farr, and at this large No'-
NAL School there will be thirty Vi 'no''
The vote will be counted by Ffoiessoi0
Winston. Painter and Fox ana oupV' i'o'
Ter. The lectures during the week nave
been delivered by Maj. Jed. HotcnhlS''
Prof Harrison Of the University ot va
Prof Painter, Prof. HohensleH OIL MIo
dletown, and Prof. Cosby of Halifax. H.
night Prof. Broyles of Page, delivers 'no
valedictory. The visit of the Norman W
Staunton has been a most welcome one w
our people, and it ID to be hoped thaS IL
will be repeated next year, when the
rooms and grounds of the D. D. q b. III
stitution, State school, will be open 10
them and give better accommodations.
With such accommodations. no Town Ill
the State can compete with Staunton ior
the Normal.