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Delta chief., 1885-12-02

"If the business men OF Delta are not
sufficiently awake to their interests and TO
the interests ofthe county, there soon will
come those who will be."-idrc1isor.
From the publication Of such an uncalled
for slur upon the enterprise Of our business
men, we would infer that the advertiser was
cndcavcring to crowd out the old pioneers
and supplant them with new ones.
In its first issue the advertiser says:
"Thc town of Delta contains class of ms
cnterprising business men as can be found
The fence that the Adrcrsiscr is sitting
astride OF is evidently being worn sharp and
uncomfortable. and he is only waiting for n
call from either one side Of the fence or the
other before he tumblcs into the arms of the
people Of the North Fork and Montrosc mer.
chants or Of the people and merchants Of
Delta. Down in Mesa county Mr.. Haskell
fought tooth and toe. nail against the ring"
of that county, and here in Delta county he
is their main tool. Also in Mesa county he
devoted much of the space of his paper there
in the publication Of libclous articles against
the railroad men, accusing them Of selling
county he cndcavors to make them believe
that he is their best friend on earth. Such
an exposure of two.fRced gall might win
among the utcs. but in u civilized communi.
ty II wont win.
Delta chief., 1885-12-02

As we look aiar oil on every hand and COM
pare with our near surroundings the noun
tain tops glistening in their white robes of
winter, It makes cold chill traverse our
spinal column and awakens our memory to
the time when We run u jim-crow newspaper
in nighttime mining camp. We still have,
as n'omento of that past, m old pair Of
pantaloons, the onv pair we had at that
time, with the window panes kicked out of
the bottom by our irratc boarding house
keeper, the ventilation of which was great
inducement for us to stand with the window.
less part near the stove, while icicles hung
down from the end Of our nose, which organ
then rivaled in color the blush Of heaven, a
color peculiarly adapted to the rubicunds OF
that section. But now Ms we sit here in our
sanctuni, basking in the warm sunlight and
the sweet smiles of the sweet little school
girls as they pass by, and with the certainty
that We are going to have three square meals
and cream in our coffee to-day, we likcn the
comparison unto the familiar story of the
children emerging from out the wilderness.
Delta chief., 1885-12-02
The Cow boy"

Visitors TO the West know all about the
cowboys" and the fnis;ty Of the CORY libels
on him in the Fast; they know that he is n
rough.and. ready, open.hearted fellow. who
despises duplicity and dishonesty aud never
shoots the hat from the head Of anyone save
the ctieminate dude of the ciietc East. This
is all there is to the terror-inspiring ''cow.
boy.
Delta chief., 1885-12-02

The citizens OF Delta and of the county at
large are under obligations to l.. C. Alley for
his untiring zeal displayed in arranging for
the series of lectures enjoyed by them last
week, and for carrying to successful issue
the association then organized. To him be-
longs the honor and credit of originating and
organizing the Tcachcrs' Association of Delta
county, and of securing the able lecturers
from abroad who entertained the asscmblagc.
THK CHIEF desires, on behalf Of the citizens
of the county, To return to Mr.. Alley their
heartfelt thanks, and to sny to him that his
efforts have not been in vain and will be re.
mcmbcred Of him in the future.
Delta chief., 1885-12-02

Parties desiring 10 prove mp will de-
well - call on n. 4. HALEY. ~ no has
funds TO loan NJ . snsnll rate and On
long time. and will be tm hts Otl1ee ev.
cry day during business hours.
Delta chief., 1885-12-02

Fresh cranbcrries and genuine buckwhea
-four At Bassles 4 MoDonclps.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
HllIEFLETS.
Henry Peetz optician.

Henry Peez optician.
DR., J. W. Stark. Dentist, 1922 Sccon.
avenue dlvr
City Clerk Koehler issued license to
A. Lesvaro this morning to run q shoot.
ing gallery under Harper's theatre.
Henry Pcelz, optician.
Miss Valnska Koehler is temporarily
acting rs deputy city clerk, while the cal
tain is taking needed rest.
Henry Peelz. optician.
For prices on the best hard coal in the
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associ>
alton. Telephone No. 1891. G.dtf
DIR. McCandess, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street If
George PAIL has started an oyster de-
pot at Lothar Harms place. Read his
advertisement.
Thomas Auty WAS fined SO and costs
by Justice Cooke this morning for in
toXication. The amount was paid.
| Closing out sale of boots. shoes and
| slippers at and below cost, at Kruil &
| Pfoh's. No. $40 Seventeenth street. dim
| w. w. Webster one of the wealthiest
and best known citizens of Muscatine,
Iowa, is in the city today.
| Charles MciIugh. the dandy aud dis
tinguished night clerk Mt the Harper,
leaves tonight for St Louis to attend the
lair
That's right; aud We hope the friends
of the lIennepn canal will stick to their
determination to kill the river and harbor
bill unless the Henncpin canal IS album
dainty unprovidcd for.--Chicago Daily
| Nt,cs.
Mr.. S. II Moore, proprietor of Moorc's
sewing machine rooms on Twentieth
street. will. the first OF the coming week
move his family over from Davenport,
thereby becoming a fun iledged resident
of this city.
For the first time in years the monthly
receipts of the Rock Island pOstoflice have
exceeded the Moline. For September
Rock Island figured up to 81 1854 II
against 81, $40 10 for Moline. If the in.
crease continues, Rock Island will soon
have regular delivery system.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
Branching Out

Emerson Il Co.. Fair in the Newcomb
house block across the river, is truly dc
serving of its name. II is an exposition,
the like of which one would be glad Ia
pay twenty five cents to see, were door
keepers engaged and admission charged.
But there are no doorkcepers. no admis>
sion fee; everything is free and open to
visitors. For years thecompany has en-
joyed an enviable and reliable repu
tation for the excellence, extent and
variety of the stock carried and exhibited.
Every imaginable description of houses
hold goods may there be found, and now
another step has been taken; millinery
| department where all the latest styles and
fashions are kept, has been added, and
will prove equally as much of IN attrac
ton as the other displays have. Wher
in Davenport, don't fail to visit the Fair
as it is free and will cost You nothing
See advertisement on first page.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
The American Exposition.

y. H. Glenn, of Chicago, secretary of
the Illinois state commissions in the city
arranging for the securing of the natural
products of this locality for exhibition at
the coming North. Central and South
American exposition which opens at New
Orleans November 10, 1885. and closes
March 81, 1886. 1t is Mr.. Glcnn's intcn>
ton to display the products and
minerals of Illinois to the best possible
advantage, as the state has APP
propriated funds for that purpose. The
raw material will be shown in compari>
son with the result of manufacture.
Sand and coal will figure conspiciously
among the products from this locality.
The forthcoming New Orleans exposi-
ton is to be in IL Gel tain sense Il continu-
alton of that OF n year ago. Inc same
plant will be used, with some important
additions, but otherwise it will be new.
Not only has it a different board of man
agement but it is under the auspices of a
totally distinct organization. The gentle
men prominent in the old management
have retired 1t is also different in
scope. 1t is no longer worlds fair
| but disi.nctively American enterprise
| The name it bears accurately defines
both the design and the execution. AL
| but two or three of the smaller political
| !. =. -,f - A I,nx al T.,
taken space, and we expect the list to be
completed. Nearly every state and ter
rItory of the United States will have ;
collective exhibit, some of them mucl
larger and finer than last year. Our own
state. for example, has secured
| a third more space than il
occupied last year. New Orleans is
regarded as the very best place possible
| for North, Central and South American
exposition. 1t is, practically, the cen tie
of American population, and by its STU
alton the key to continental trade. Will
the Mississippi and its navisable tribu'a
ries on the north supplemented by ar
elaborate network of railroads aud lines
of steamers plying between it and port.
south of the United States, it is the nat
ural and the inevitable centre of Ameri
can traffic. Then, too the population
being partly Latin and partly Anglo
Saxon, is well adapted to being the con
ne citing link between the Latin countries
and our own country. The citizens have
many interests and tastes in common will
each of the three great divisions Of Amer
lea Each state exhibit will be under th
management of the state commission dcs
ignated by the governor. 1t is under
stood that some commissions have de
cided, the one in Illinois among the mum
Der, to issue diplomas of merit, but II
cash premiums nor medals are to be eX
pectcd in the exhibits made in the nam
of tale or territory. OF course, cX
hibits in the main building will be cntere
for prizes and premiums all the SAME
whether in collective city exhibits or i
any other form.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
LICENSED TO WED
Veterans District Association.

The first steps toward the formation of
a district veterans ass ocation were taken
at Buford Post headquarters last evening,
when committee consisting of +. ii
Bowman Jr, of Rock Island, D. o.
Reid, of Moline, and G. S. Brown OF
Milan, was appointed TO draft n consti-
tuition and send copies to the posts in
Rock Island and Scott counties with tho
idea if possible to form district asso-
citation, Five posts in Rock Island
county were represented at thus prelin-
mary meeting.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
6nns,ie. Poot, Eeporter. Pugilist,

The Cambridge Chromci}c gives the fol-
lowing account of the chcckered career
of parsonage once known here:
G. G. Hahn will be remembered by our
citizens AS rector of ST. Matthew s church
here a few years ago, and who dropped
his ministerial garb ut the request OF the
Bishop and commenced newspaper work
lie went to Peoria from here, where he
performed some little work on the dllfer'
cnt journals there, and wrote Jibberish
which some called poetry. Ills course
was soon lun there, however, and he
went to Quincy, where BROADER htlu
awaited him lie tlourishcd there aitei
n manner, and last week achieved MOTOR
icty by threatening 10 kill the Corone,
because he would not furnish the poehca
reporter with some points that he wished
We have learned no further developments
in the matter, but !he ex minister is mani
Testing considerable energy in his ne"
profession.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

The various local committees on the
soldiers home location met at the office
of the Mississippi Valley Manu- facturers
Mutual Insurance company last evening"
to consider the feasibility of taking fur
thcr action in impressing upon the com
mission the claims of Rock Island on the
location of the institution. After due
counsel and elaboration it was decided
that the city had done everything possible
to induce reasonable favor from the CONS
mission and agreed to await the decision
next Tuesday, with hope that the verdict
shall he in the city's favor.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
Tho Final Tribute &.

The obsc9uics OF the late Timothy
Babcock were held II: the residence OF
James Mills on Twenty third street, at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The large
attendance at the house, together with the
display of floral emblems, attested The
esteem and admiration in which the young
man was held. Rev. w. 8. Marquis, OF
the Broadway church, oliiciatcd, and W.
V. Stafford. j.. w, Ryan, J. A. Steel,
Lee Collins, o. W. Hawthorne and Ecu
gene Burns, all fellow employees OF the
deceased ia the Chicago, Rock Island d
Pacific Offices, acted as pail bearers The
intcrment was at Chippiannook.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
WON BY ONE.
The EDWARDS Defeat the Stars in u
Holly Contested Game---The
Score.

The second game between the Chicago
EDWARDS and nine known as the Rock
Island Stars. was not so well attended as
the first, but was equally as interesting
Owing TO d lamenes. in his arm, Anderson
was obliged to retire to right field, aud Sage
pitched, Cunningham, of Moline, catch
ing. Speck. of Moline, played first base 10
a manner thai won him favor from the
start Johnson, also of Moline. displayed
skill on second, but showed critical
lack 'of discretion in base running.
! In fact it was his laundering reckless
ness that lost the game for the home
club. In the last half Of the seventh
inning. Sage had succeeded in reaching
third base, Anderson was on second, and
Johnson first. Griffin was at the bat.
| The boys had two men out and were
| laboring to bring in one or two more tai
lies before taking the field, when Johns
son foolishly slid down to second, crowd
| ing Anderson off when there was no pos
| -ible show of his going 10 third as Sage
was there and could not get home. 1t
| was thoughtless move and deserving
of censure. Sage astonished his friends
| 10y his great improving in battery and is
now first class player in all particulars
| The visitors made fine double play aud
Griffin while playing well in centre field
proved a failure at the bat. But to the
score:
Innings 3
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

The following letter is self explana>
tory.
SALTWATER MINI Oct 9, 1Ss5.--
Jerry Turner, Esq lansing. Iowa. My
dear sir: ! have some friends up here
who have heard so much talk about how
your boat. the Clyde beat the steamer j.
X. Graves, that they have become very
anxious that the two boats should meet
at some place where the friends could go,
and that the friends of the two boats
would make up purse of any sum
from S1OG to $500 a side, and let the two
boats race for the purse, and the winner
take the purse My friends are now
ready to put any sum may you name not
to exceed $500 against the like am cunt,
and the two boats meet at Reeds Land
ing, and race from Reeds Landing to
Redwing. and the winner take the purse
As to the Judges, each side select one and
they two select one. making in all three
Judges, whose decision shall be final; they
the Judges. to keep the time. Should be
pleased to hear from yon soon. Yours
Truly, MATT CLARK,
Both the Clyde aud j. X. Graves are
iron crafts, about the same build, and
and both were constructed at Dubuque
They are both fine boats, and tue Clyde
has long enjoyed the reputation of being
the fastest runner on the river, bnt she
seems to have "A dangerous rival in the
new steamer. the J. X. Graves. This
craft has passed all the boats it has caught
ON the river, excepting the Clyde the
owner of which declares he distanced the
j. X. Graves shortly after that boat was
launched. There however, seems to be
some room for doubt, as the above letter
| would imply, and the disputed question
can only be settled by race such as Mr..
! Clark suggests The j. X. Graves is Il
swift and handsome runner, and the pros
pect of blood race between her anc
the Clyde will excite widespread interest
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

ATT o'clocl, last evening Miss Nettle
LeClairc and Mr.. W. G. Thompson,
United States internal revenue collector
for the Second Iowa district. were united
in marriage by Rev. Mackin, pastor of
st. Joseph's Catholic church of Rock ISL
and. The cercmon9 was performed at the
residence Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Sarah NJ. I.eClairc on LePagc street be
tween Ninth and Tenth, and was wit
messed by gathering of guests composed
exclusively of relatives and immediate
friends of the bride and groom, lmme
diatcly after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson departed on the Rock Island
train on brief bridal tour to western
points Mr.. Thompson's marriage is n
surprise to his friends. The acquaintance
which ripened into attachment was formed
early last July. Aside from being an
adroit politician Mr.. Thompson is gen
tleman Of digniticd hearing and excellent
personal Traits of character. The bride is
lady of fine accomplishments and well
known in Davenport. -Davenpor Ga
zfrte
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
Y II. G. A.

The thirteenth annual convention OF
the Young Mems Christian Associa ton
OF Illinois, convencs at Galesburg to-
day, and will close Sunday evening
Over two hundred delegates are in atten-
dance, and one of the greatest meetings
known since its organization will be held
Prominent members from several states
have promised to attend.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
COSTLY CONFLAGR ALTON.
Terrible Fire Raging in the Heart
OF LOhd0n.-$2O, OOO, 900 so
Far Consumed.

LONDON. Oct. s.-[Speciel Fire
broke out this morning in the Charter
house. and has spread rapidly. destroying
block after block of business houses 1t
is still spreading. and is likely to consume
that portion of the city. The loss so far
is SEQ, 100000.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

Every day adds to the great amount OF
evidence as to the curative powers oil
Hoods Sarsaparila. Letters are contn-
ually being received from all sections OF
the country. telling of benefits derived
from this great medicine. 1t is unequaiied
for general debility. and as a blood pu, l.
Ger, expelling every trace OF scroful3 or
other impurity. Now is the time TO fake
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
A Seasonable Song.

When the autumn leaves are fal Ing and the
nights are growing long,
When the bohonks and orioles have huAho Il
their evening song,
When the beauty hlighting hrcclts wilt the
grasses and the flowers,
And the geese are flying southwark to a warmer
cline than ours,
When the smiling iceman- counting DER the
profits he has won,
And the willy goldman adds another dollar Ia
the ton,
When the patrons of horse railrol II ride NJ
more in open cars,
And the call for whiskey puIccs il Increasing,
at the bars.
Chen go and pay the principal, lkewi Sc the
interest due
And get the ulsterout, at once, your uncle keeps
for Won
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

a letter, written by Il Norfolk lady.
which had remained fifty years in the
pocket of an old coat, was found the 9th
er day by rag merchant, and by an
equally strange chance reached the per-
son to whom it had been addressed half a
century ago.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
County Building.

6-Mary G. Knowles to G. d. Dickin'
son, pit lot l , block 4, Woods second nd
dition, Moline, 81.
Lucius D. Dimick to Otis J. Dmick, W
lot 3, block 13, Spencer n Cases addi-
ton. Rock Island, 81 900.
Cornelius II. Smith to Elmer w. Hurst
outlet 33 and pit ou.lot 80, in sci 81, 10
2w, 81.
Celia NJ. Sargent to Joseph Lewis, lo
1, block II, Spencer's addition, Rock Isl
and, 81, 900
John Ransom to Robert Smith, lots H.
1S, 10, 20, 81, 22. 3D. "a, 25 and %, Ran
son d Young's addition, Coal Valley, and
pit set nwl rs, II. 1w. 81 900.
LICENSED TO WED.
5-Moses Strauss. Miss Fannie liirsh
Moline.
7-Charles ii. Dapley, Miss Delind'
Harkins, Rock Island.
S-Charles w. jackson, Anna II. Kuhn
Moline.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
Courf Cullfnpp.

The trial of Richardson, Barth Kale
and Lnehan for robbery, is absorbing the
attention of the circuit court today, tho
witnesses for the defense being on the
stand this afternoon.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
FIRE and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies Mt lowest
rates, apply 10 L. Lieberknecht, real rs
tate. loan and insurance agent, and nota =
~ public. Collections made. Office III :
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
VERY REMARABLR RECOVERY

Mr. Geo. V. Willing. of Manchester,
Mich, writes: MY wife has been almost
helpless for five years, so helpless that
she could not turn over in bed alone
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters,
and is so much improved, that she is now
able to do her own work
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them Hundreds of tcsti-
monials attest their great curative powers
Only fifteen cents bottle at Hartz "
Bahnsen's
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
The O.d Cuppsrhead Lectureth our Represen-
Iative.

ANDALusIA, Oct. :.
EptroR ARa1s:- Danforth's conceit
has no limit in reason. He knows, if he
knows ANYTHING. that he is a sloughcd off
.'putrid "Reminiscences" from the deino>
ratio party which has been better,
healthier and stronger in these parts, ever
since its release from carrying his burden
of corruption lie still thinks he is the
democratic party. He ia not even the
shadow of the dogs tail. Yet he ventures
to lecture Mr., Niece about his recon-
incubation for postmaster of Andalusia.
When the democrats of Andalusia begin
to howl, Mr.. Nccce may perhaps begin
to look out. But they don't, There is
no note of disapprobation, unless it may
be in the party of scavengers that
are in sympathy with thieves
The public are well suited with Mr. Neece's
selection or recommendation, and ii Con-
gresham Neece acts as correctly In every
other direction, he will deserve well of his
constituents In Danforth's insane de
sire to damage us in public estimation, hi
does not hesitate to attribute to us undue
and improper influence with the honora-
| Bile Judges of the circuit court. in securing
the appointment of Samuel Goode As
foreman of the grand jury. Now we have
only speaking acquaintance with Judge
Glenn and Smith. We have too mucl
respect for them to even try in the slight
est degree to influence their choice o
foreman of the grand jury; the attemp
would be insulting. The mendaciou
charge of Danforth that we influenced
the Judges, either directly or Indirectly,
insulting to them.
L. III. BOWMAN.
Late Surgeon 21th Ill Vol
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

f. w. Hurst represents the icadin'
American and Foreign Insurance Cos
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08

Now, really Mrs. Brown, kilo"
we cannot do better,
You see yourself the goods are
as represented to the letter;
But, really Mrs. Jones, | can't
decide just yet,
And before / shall purchase l
want to see another set.
You've heard Of the village on
the other side of the creek,
And there we will go at the end
of the week,
| don't object to have people
look round,
To see where the best goods Tor
the least money are found
know that | cannot be under
sold,
However, if l say so, they think
am bold;
want to treat every one far
and square,
In this way think | will get
my due share.
NV business is built up on prac-
teal experience,
And spiced from the start with
true perseverance;
It's hard to start without any
money,
And those who have tried ii
know it is not all honey.
The next week my customers
came back as expected,
Their tour of exploration they
had just perfected;
No where in these parts could
they do so well,
So they decided to come back
to G. G. kNELL.
They admitted that my styles
in every way did excel,
And there was more to selec'
from they could truly tell
My stock entire was ahead o
any they had seen,
For through every store ove1
there they had been.
TO sell them now was as easy
as rolling a off log,
For the skies had got clear ant
they were out of the fog;
They concluded hereafter it wa
useless to look around,
For right here in Rock IslanC
to buy they were bound.
Why carry the money ava,
from the town,
While all that is spent her
helps us all around;
We shall support home industr,
every time if we ken,
For | make most my goods an
employ a number of mel
They all have to live and spen
their money right here,
And that is the way to keep tn
machine in good gear.
Now in conclusion my friend
Lust wish to say,
If you want Furniture and Ca
pets just come this way;
And if perchance, ] cannot sl
you,