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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21

AT the residence of Swan Peterson. of
Hahneman, last Sunday, quite Il crowd
had gathered, drinking beer and having q
good time Joe Donahue aud Mike
Callahan got into a dispute and were pre-
pairing to fight, Chris Hilton undertook
to part them when John Callahan drew "a
knife and struck him desperate blow on
the arm. Chris mounted his horse and
rode home, and on removing his coat he
found that the knife had Cut serious
cash in the muscle above the elbow. lie
then drove to Sterling, where he had five
stitches inserted. We have heard of no
arrests as yet.
A meeting of the WhitcSide County
Central Teachers association will be held
at Morrison. A number of important
subjects will occur on the program,
among which are: Election of officers,
report of officers and committees, plans
for further Institutes, fair exhibits, etc
All teachers and others Interested are in
viled 10 attend.
MoIg Rcnner and Luke Cooney got
lht' u hl0HulN III 1liltN II y Stpit ibSl
Wednesday, they got so interested that
Renner took Luke 10y the throat and gave
him choking, then went before Squire
Lenard, complained of himself and paid
So and costs.
The teacher of district No. is making
efforts To have r. NJ Kelly, of Morrison.
lecture at The school house IN December
Mr.. Kelly is well known in Whitcsidt
county rs lecturer
John SchafI's threshing machine is
heard in the vicinity of Deer Grove this
week
Jake Helm is working on the railroad
above Sterling this week
We are to have dance when Gun
ningham's new house is finished
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
IMPORTANT RUMORS
That the Rock Island L. Peoria is Co
ing into Galesburg---The Probable
Result.

An important rumor has been un>
earthed the past week, which, if it has
foundation, is likely to lead to a serious
warfare between the leading western
lines. Ii seems that there was more than
single motive in the purchase of the
Rock Island & Mercer County by the
Rock Island 81 Peoria. The present ter
minus of the acquisition to the Rock Isl.
and & Peoria is Gable, which is only
thirty miles from Galesburg, and the in
tention is, it is thought, to carry out
long intended idea of extending the line
to that city. The advantage of putting
Rock Island in direct communication
with Galcsburg would not be the only re-
suit, but a feeder would be furnished for
the famous Saperviile coal mines, which
are six miles this side of Galesburg, and
| to which city the coal is at present hauled
in wagons.
The Chicago, Burlington II Quincy has
always had sort of monopoly of the
Galesburg business, being the only road
entering that city from any direction. If
| the extension mentioned is made, as will
in all probability be the case. shorter
line from Galesburg to Rock Island will
| ha hA l.U
miles AT present one must either go by
way of GalVa on the Rock Island Il Pc
oria, and change cars for Galesburg, by
which route il is sixty>iive miles, or by
way of Monmouth on the %, II distance
of seventyenine miles. Going by the
Rock Island & Peoria ana the proposed
extension from Gable, there would be
only ffty>ive miles to travel.
Such move as the one above men
TONED would of course virtually be the
entry of the Chicago, Rock Island x
Pacific into a stronghold of the Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy, plan which it is
said has been long contemplated. Re
sentiment would of course follow, and
who knows but that the latter road
would go right to work and build The
proposed bridge across the Mississippi
river here and make fight for Davenport
and other business in the Hawkeye state
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
For Abusive Language

The way of the transgressor is hard,
than which there appears to be no better
example than in w. l. Coyne, of this
city. Arrested twice in short period of
time, once for wasting water from city
hydrant, and again on the charge OF steal
ing gas from corporation, and convicted
of the former, he now has to answer TO
an offense more contemplate, if it could
be, than either of the former. This morn
ing Deputy Marshal Hull served war
rant upon the self same Coyne for using
abusive and insulting language to Mrs.
Sarah j. Dufiield by whom the charge
Was preferred.
In hopes of gaining a correct idea of
the case, an ARGUS reporter called upon
Mrs. Dur1ield whose rooms are directly
across the hall from those occupied by
Mr. Coyne in Killers block, on Third
avenue and Seventeenth street Said
Mrs. Duffield: This is not the first time
have had reason to prosecute Mr..
| COyne; for two years he has been an I'M
ceBsing annoyance to me. Not day
passes that he don't sweep the filth from
his room into mine. | have demonstrated
with him several times and have never re-
celved anything but abuse in return.
Yesterday morning a lady friend and my
self were standing near the head of the
stairs eating grapes, when Mr.. COyne
came out from his Ioom and as he passed
turned and made one of his frequent dia-
bolcal faces at me. 1t aggravated me SC
that | said to the lady who was with me
I do hope they will fix him at this term Of
court With this he turned and asked
me what said. | replied that | was moi
addressing him. With this he commenc
ed the most profane and indecent Ian
guage ever heard had nothing but
the grapes in my hand and | flung thost
in his face He kept up his insulting
abuse until | went in to escape it, ant
TODAY swore ont the warrant for his ar
rest
This case came up before Justice Ben
nett this afternoon, and change wa
taken to Justice Halves by whom contln
uance was granted until next Wednesda!
morning at 8 o'clock.
1t is understood that when these case
are over Mr. Coyne will be given oppor
tunity to answer the charges of certain
livery man in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
SUBURBAN sIFTINGS.
CROPS, AND OTHER NRws FROM EDaING-
TON TOWNSHIP.
EDerNGToN, Sept. Is.

EDerNGToN, Sept. Is.
Quite sensation has been created in
our little berg, by malicious scoundrel
who sought to ruin the reputation OF one
of our highly esteemed lady residents, by
circulating a story that she had written
compromising letter to young man. then
residing in the west. She had written
letter, which was lost, upon the young
mans return, and fell into the hands Of
some one who is low, indeed, TO start
such malicious falsehood The letter
has since been returned to her possess
sion and will show for itself, being writ
ten and signed by two other ladies, either
of whom are beyond reproach
Yesterday was a busy day with the
farmers, four threshing machines being
engaged in the immediate neighborho cd
The tillers of the soil are not expecting
to get immensely rich this season from
their crop of oats, as no yield has been
reported higher than forty eight bushels
per acre and generally twelve and fifteen,
and as low as six. Oar corn crop looks
promising.
Mr.. George l.. Melvin, a young man
from Muscatine, Iowa, who has been
working in this neighborhood for two
years past, has left for parts unknown,
leaving note unpaid of seventy five dol
lars in favor of Mosher & Hofer, and
also an account of forty dollars due
Young Bros.
Mr.. Adolph Chavalier and wife re-
Gently married-havc commenced house
keeping. We hope that their Joys may
he many and their troubles, well. well,
little ones
Mr.. Fred Lowe has left our town and
taken up his residence in Buffalo Prairie
where he is husily engaged IN repairing
and making boots and shoes
Mr.. Sherwood is pleased with his new
well, which is walled with eighteen inch
thing, and certainly does present tiue
| appearance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Importance of Sewerage.

The Importance of sewerage and good
water in a city is well illustrated in the
following figures: In Frankfort-on>the
Main from 1854 to 1859 with no sewer>
age, the death rate per 100000 from
typhoid fever was 81; while from 1875
to 80, with sewerage completed, it was
only "a. In Dantzic from 1871 to rs
with no sewerage nor proper water SUPP
ply it was l0S, while from 1878 to 50,
with both. 1t was only Is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
River Rlplets.
st. Paul went north.
The Morton passed up.

st. Paul went north.
The Morton passed up.
The Sidney and War Eagle went
down.
The Rebstock was in and out in the
Clinton trade as usual.
The Josephine came in from st. Louis
with an immense cargo and two barges OF
freight
The Pittsburg, the fleet steamer of the
Diamond 10 line, will be down tomorrow
night.
The Northern Pacific the mammoth
railroad transfer boat, is expected down
this evening.
The Diamond 10 Packet company has
distributed circulars along the river, bear
ing cuts of the packet Pittsburg, the
model steamer of the upper Mississippi
The Libbie Conger, which has beer
laid up for several weeks, comes Out
again this week, following the Pittsburg
She will be down Friday evening. A. l..
Dawly, formerly first clerk on the Sid
ney, will fill the position for the Libbie
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
BRlEFLETS.

Peterson Il Go.
Call on Carsc ~ Co. foe your footwear.
Bonuy McGregor irots at Chicago to,
morrow.
Take in the land excursion to Emmets-
burg, Iowa.
Peterson Il Co, can suit you in foot
wear
Dr. J. ". stark, Dentist, l722 Sccon,
avenue dlyr.
Miss Hattie Clifford. of this city, visited
friends in Atkinson last week,
Mems fine shoes can be had at Carse q
Co.
Money to loan ON chaliels-23S Main
street, Davenport, Iowa,
DIR. J. Hoke and wife, of Cordova, were
in the city today.
Peterson & Co, always keep the very
hest of foot wear; give them a lri;l
A race tonight on roller skates at the
rink. Admission Is cents.
viii Il johnson. No. 179j Second
avenue.
Don't forget to call at the and 10
cent store for bargains in coIored glass
ware
Gray Bros, French matt kid button
shoes only $500, at w Peterson II Co. S
Mr. Hamilton, of Geneso, owner of the
trotting mare, Malvina, spent Sunday in
the city.
Misses and chiIdren's Spring Heel
school at Carse q Co
Yesterday was delightful dav, one
thoroughly enjoyed by humanity in gen
eral.
DR. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
Advertise in the half, cent~a> wor d col,
umn of the ARGUS 1t will pay you.
Mrs. John Babcock, of Hampton, has
returned from visit TO her son, Mr.
Ralph Babcock, of Newell, Iowa
Gold watches at Will r, Johnson's, No.
1926 Second avenue
Mr. w, W. Bowlby, of Muscaline,
spent yesterday in the city visiting rela>
tives and friends.
Lawyer Corbett went up to Port Byron
this morning to use his powers of elo
quence in law suit over horse
A new and elegant line of gentlemen S
charms at VIII r. Johhson's.
This charming weather is getting all
sorts of dattering compliments on al
sides
b. t. Cable returned this morning from
hunting trip in northern Iowa. where
he left his dogs for training.
Latest styles of jersey pins at viii r
Johnson's.
Mr.. j. F. Munger and wife, of tue Rocl
Island house. left this morning for
weeks visit to friends in Oregon and 9th
er towns in 0gle county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
B ack Again.

r. F. Reid, Esq, ex>county treasurer,
arrived from Axtel, Kansas, this morning
and will Immediately assume his annual
task on the county tax books in County
Clerk Donaldson's Office. Mr. Reid speaks
in glowing terms of Kansas crops this
season. All grains, he says have yielded
abundantly, this being especially 80 with
corn. The latter grain is now safe from
frost, and the crop is immense both in
quality and quantity. Reid thinks Kan
sas the banner state of the union, although
he maintains warm corner way down in
his heart, for Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
THESE axe SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs. or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
istaction or money refunded Sold al
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Those Red Sunsets

The red sunsets or CLOVIS observed for
several evenings past are described by as
Economical writers as phenomenal with
beautiful orange color extending to 45
above the horizon, and through this three
streaks of clear blue running upward
from the sun. The first glow dies away
in fifteen minutes, and is followed by a
secondary rose color, which lasts some
time. This second appearance, occurring
80 near the anniversary of the first, is of
great Importance. If it is a renewal of
the first phenomenon, it will be plain
that the KratatOa explosion has been
wrongly ascribed as cause. If, howev~
er, this the last stage of the original phe
nomenOn which appeared secondary in
the glares already mentioned, then it
will be very interesting to observe the
gradual disappearance If there are
ashes in the atmosphere and they are now
working down, and there ought to be
some signs of them in the rainfall OBJ
servations would be valuable at any point
in the country in order to ascertain
whether the meteorological conditions
affect the phenomenon. Simple obsere
vations may be made of the time of be-
ginning of the first and second glows and
the time of last disappearance. The glase,
if any, about the sun and the haze over
the moon should also be noticed Sci
entists, by these observations, hope to
advance their knowledge largely of this
appearance. even though final solution
may not be attained" The theories for
these CLOVIS are different, some attrib>
uting it TO the atmosphere, others to the
atmosphere about the sun, while others
support the theory of that shove, of par
ticles of ashes and dust sent millions of
miles in the atmosphere by explosions of
volcanoes and earthquakes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Labor Union.

A large gathering of laboring men and
friends of the lsboring class, assembled
in Killers hall yesterday afternoon for
the purpose of forming a permanent la
Dor union in the three cities. Henry B.
Bostock, of this city presided, and Rob>
ert Bennett was secretary, W. W. Clau-
dus, of Moline, being assistant secretary
A committee of fourteen was appointed
on permanent organization to meet in
delegate convention in Rock Island, Oc>
tober H.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
About a Saddle
Il. ii. BOWMAN,
Late Surgeon 9th Ill. Vol.

HILLsDALE, seLt 10.
EDITOR ARGUs-Please correct the
following error. which was published in
your paper last week, in regard to the
best lady rider receiving a side saddle
wish to inform the great mass of people
who attended the Hillsdale fair, and
are under she impression that the best
lady rider received $40 saddle are mis-
taken. The saddle was brought out by
one of the officers before riding and
shown to the audience, and of course
they are under the impression that
received the saddle. which is false.
The association, thinking there was
more money in the saddle than the prem>
ium they themselves offered, sold it
for the simple sum of $3.50.
ANNA FEAsTER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Likes His Successor.

The other evening Hon John W. Green,
of Davenport, ex collector of the internal
revenue district across the river, called
at the ARGUS office to introduce his sues
cessor, William c. Thompson, Esq. Mr..
Green said he took unbounded pleasure
in introducing his successor in office to
all his friends, for he was the best man
that could possibly have been chosen for
the position. HE is daisy said he,
he is a gentleman and an honor to the
position, and if it had been my privilege
to have chosen my successor, could not
have hit upon better choice Give him
a good send off for he is deserving of it. -
This is the kind of men the democratic
party puts in to assist in manipulating
the wheels of the government.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, $7.75;
range. nut and No. A, $500 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith
caol Connellsville coke and charcoal.
1908 Second avenue. Il. e. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
TILE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY. SEPT, 81, 1885.
A Butchers Treat.

The butchers of the city invited num-
Der of the alderman to visit their new
abattoir on the Milan road yes
terdaf afternoon, and the invita-
tions was accepted. Quite num-
Der went out and an exceedingly
pleasant time was had. The butchers set
up fine dinner, and the local statesmen
were allowed to inspect the institution,
which they did with great satisfaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
What You Say.
ANNA FEAsTER

There are so many frauds advertised
for the hair, you say. SO there are, but
Parker's Hair Balsam is not one of them.
1t will not work miracles, but it will do
better service for your hair than anything
else you can find. Restores original col
or, cures dandruff, gives new growth.
Elegantly perfumed Not dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Court Cuttings.
CIVIL CAUSES,

10. Assumpsit-- Amos Stephens R.
B. Ellis Verdict for plaintiff for $55.15.
Motion for new trial.
IN CHANCERY.
10. Injunction and divorce-Florence
Allen John S. Allen-hearing. final
decree and stricken.
foreclosure Claus Untiedt, adm. V
James Fish-decree approving sale. g.
II. Maish J. j. Kelly ct al-rule to
answer by Monday. G. H. Maish L.
s. Swain, ct al-dismissed, costs paid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
Fresh Cows

Always for sale at Glockhoff Bros :,
one fourth mile east of Elm street. Choice
out of 12 or Is. 10 div
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
County Building.


11-Eslate of Caroline Edwards, de-
ceased G. G. Waters, A. NJ. Hubbard
and E. E. Morton appointed appraisers.
Assignment of Alvin Hull, Assignee's
report filed and approved and order for
partial distribution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
LICENSED TO WE'D.

19--John E. Larson, Miss Christine
Lindstedt, Rock Island.
August J Groth, Davenport: Miss Au
gusta Paulsen, Barstow
Henry F. Arp, Miss Lizzie Lift, Rock
Island
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-12-08

church duties, aud have some time for
visiting The poor and the sick aud giving
Them comfort.
Her home wss q delightful and inSfs-'
ing place for many youEg gentlemen OF
heir acquaintance, who apr eciated tie
cordial hospitality sud The good cheer,
which they always found there, and. who
we're stimulated by the intellectual and
elvating society,". the pleasant ntresdmgsi
and the music.. TO higher ideas Of beau-
siful and happy home, and were kept
from indslgiug 10 many. ignoble and
questionable. embellishments by the cult.
yation Of q better and higher taste.
Mrs. James had hos's OF friends Who
admired ssd loved her; her sons and
daugh ere grew up io. think mamma the
Rseettst woman and the beat company
10 the world; and her husband, after
twenty yeais OF married life, Was more
proud OF her than when She Was bride
II was little bit of a tyrant, wasn't
II" SAID be- playfully one evening to his
wife as be referred to the Shakspearean
reading OF long ago, "but I'm sure you
will confess that il you had not SO many
crazy quilts and fancy furbelows as some
cf your neighbors. you have other pos.
sessions far more valusble.,
And Mrs. James did not hesitate to
acknowledge that she bad. She has
thanked her husband more than once for
laying down the Law 80 forciblv on q GER
tain suhjects- Chicago Standard.
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CnURCm DIRECTORY.

Christian Church. ..No resident Minis.
ter. Social meeting and communion every
Losds day morning at-101a o'clock. Sunday
school at , o'clock a. M.
st. Sylvester's Catholic Church. -
Rev. Father MESSENGER. PASTOR Services at
3 ana 10 o'clock A N. Sunday school at r.
n. vespers and Benediction at 3 TN.
NJ. e. Church..-Ser-ices at the N. E.
Church. Woodsield, every Sabbath Preach.
ing at 1910 A. n. and r. NJ Sunday school
ll:3e 4. n. Prayer meeting every Thursday
At r. n. PASTOR. Rev. Fl. D. .SrAUFFER.
st. PauPs German Evangelical
Church. h.-.Services every two weeks at 10
O'Clock A n. Sunday school every Sunday at
10 o'clock 4. N. Services every alternate Sun
day at Levisyille at 10 O'Clock A N. Pastor,
Rev. A. J. WINTERIcK.
Presbyterian Church.--Services at the
Prssbyteriaa Church. Woodsfeld. every. two
weeks st21 O'Clock Pm Sunday school every
SundsS at 1 O'clock r. N. PRAYER meeting
every "wednesday evening at az O'clock
Pastor, Rev. W. T. GARRowAY.
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4uehn
PRAYING FOR SHOES.
A Boys Thanksgiving.

A Boys Thanksgiving.
ATRUE INCIDENT.
On a dark November morning
A lady walked slowly down
The thronged. tumultuous thoroughfare
Of an ancient seaport town.
Of winning and gracious beauty.
The peace on her pure young face
Was soft as the gleam Of an angels dreau
In the calms of heavenly place.
Her eyes were fountains of pity.
And the sensitive mouth expressed
A i,nging to set the kind thouxhts free
In music that filled her breast.
She met, by bright shop-window,
An urchin, timid and thin,
Who, with limbs that shook and yearninR
look,
Was misty glanciny in
At the rows and varied clusters
Of slippers and shoes outspread,
Some. shimmering keen, bat OF somber sheen,
Some. purple and green and red.
His pale lips moved and murmnred;
But of what she could not hear.
And oft on his folded hands would fall
The round Of a bitter tear.
What troubles you. child?"" she asked him,
In voice like the May.wind sweet.
He turned. and while pointing dolefuily
To his naked and bleeding feet,
Il was praying for Shoes" he answered:
("Just look at the splendid showN
I was praying to God for sing.e pair;
The sharp stones hurt me sol"
She led him. in museful silence.
At once through the open door.
And his hope grew bright, like fairy light
That fickered and danced beforei
And there he was washed and tended,
And his small brown feet were sh,d;
And he pondered there on his childish prayer
And the marvellous answer Of God.
Above'them his keen gaze wandered.
How strangely from shop and shelf.
Till 1t almost seemed that he fondly dreamed
Of looking on God himself.
The lady bent over and whispered:
"Are you happier now. my lad2"
he started. and all his soul A ,shed forth
In 9 gratitude swift AID glad.
Happy - Oh! yesl - am aappyr'
Then twonder with reverence rife.
His eyes aglow. and his voice sunk lowI
''Reass tell M! Are you Gods 70 Jes"
PAUL HAMILTON in N. T Indepeadsnt
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MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Monroe Lodge, No. 180, F. and A.
M..-Meets at Masonic Hall in Woodrfe'd. on
Wednesday evenings. on or before each full
msen. H. B. HILL, w. NJ; JAS. r. NORRIS,
Secretary.
Woodsfield Chapter, No. S5. r. A..
M...Meets in Masonic Hall. Weodsfeld. on
Monday evening after full moon. J. T. SPRrGas
". E. Il. p; JAS. R. MORRIS, Secretary.
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How 10 violate the tenth command
ment 10 two letters-NV.
Can anv one improve his condition by
Whiaingf II not, whine not.
Motber-Ella, 60 to bed. Say good
night to the governess and give her q
kiss.
Ella-No, mamma, ! don't want to
give ber kiss.
Motber-aud Why notf
Ells-Because when any one gives her
9 kiss she box,s ,heH ears. Ask papa
if she doesu't.
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There are more than two hundred :
persona Who tell fortunes IN Brooklyn.
Only . few of them are professionals. :
bus they will oil tell fortunes for con.
sidsra,ion. Their operations lake pIace
iEpslsAte houses and are conducted with.
out distu bance 70 anybody. Nine.
tenths OF them are women, and % ere
piuety.pine bnndsedths OF the pstrons.
S ,me women spend slmost % mnch on
them Is s,me men do IN drinking.