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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The Muscatine JournaI gives II long &C
count of the base ball game played there
on Tuesday, between the Nine Stars of
this city, and the club of that place. 1t
is loud in its praise of the Rock Island
club for its fine playing and gentlemanly
conduct, and finishes the article as fol.
lows:
1t was a splendid game ON both sides
the Stars playing so admirably, and car
rying themselves with such gentemanly
demeanor as to make friends with the
most jealous Muscatine partisans. and
they carried off the equal cheers of the
whole game. The ~. s., on the other
hand, showed a masterlv progress in the
game, and demonstrated their ability to
cope with the best amateur club gong
But for Barnes unfamiliarity with Will
sons pitching, that difference of four
might have been on the other side.
The umpire, Mr.. j. F. Munger, of
Rock Island, won the compliments of all
for his fair decisions and care of the
game
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
A Good Investment.

Anyone who has ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety o. a government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide OF immi.
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate of Southern Nebraska aud
of Kansas, free as it is FROM the long
RIGOROUS cold winter. added to soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states. To the far
mer they hold out special inducements.
Cheap land. easy term of purchase, good
markets and varied products enable him to
own his farm at smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it.
If you are looking for safe place to
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The following is description of an I'M
finished counterfeit made in Canada of
the $50 ISSUES of the National Mohawk
Valley bank, of Mohawk, n Y. 1t is
printed from a glass plate and is a pro-
duction of the camera, and is of the series
1882, letter A, charter No 1870, with
bank No. $50 in the lower left hand
corner face of note, This latter number
will appear in all the counterfeit notes;
the treasury numbers in the upper corner,
right end, is put up with rubber stamp
and will vary, but US the numbers are
heavier and larger than the genuine and
the space upon which they are put has no
horizontal lines such as are put upon the
genuine, the fraud is rapidly discovered.
The note has brown back, but the color
ing is so poorly done as to attract at;en-
ton and 50 disclose its true character. 1t
is not known that one of these notes is in
circulation, but lest there may he, this
note of warning is given.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
The Port Byron Caucus.

The republican caucus was held in
Port Byron last night, which is two days
in advance of the time prescribed by call
Messrs J W. Smonson, H. c. Trent and
F. E. Rogers were selected as delegates
to the county convention. and instructed
to secure representation on the ticket
from the upper end of the the county.
This means that the delegation is for
Lyford, for Clerk, Johnston, for Judge,
Burgh for treasurer, and Morgan for
sheriff. The candidates in this city paid
little attention to the Port Byron caucus,
but they are working Rock Island. Mo-
line and other parts of the county pretty
strongly.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Fighting for Hennepin.

A Washington special to the Chicago
Times of today says that the conferrees
on the river and harbor bill were in SEES
sion most of the day, and an agreement
does not seem to have been reached.
There is prospect that the house and
senate conferrees will make q compro.
mise whereby congress will accept the
grant from the state of Illinois of the Hi
nois and Michigan canal, but will appro-
pirate nothing for beginning work on the
Hennepin. For want of something bets
ter, this will be accepted by the friends of
the Hennepln canal as promise by
congress TO build the canal. Senator
Cullom is constantly receiving letters and
dispatches urging him to stick TO the
Hennepin, and insisting that it would be
better that the river and harbor hill
should fail than that it should pass with>
out the provision for the Hennepin
canal. Today be received a dis
patch of this tenor from the pro-
duce>exchsnge of Chicago. Tele-
grams have been received from
Iowa commencing the course of
Gen Henderson, Mr.. Springer aud
Mr.. Murphy in regard to the Hen
nepin appropriation in the river
and harbor bill. Springer and Hender
son are commended for holding that t he
bill should stand or fall with the Henne-
pins appropriation. The general senti,
ment among the friends of the canal en-
terprise in congress is that a firm stand
must be taken in that behalf, even though
the bill should fail 10 become law. If
it should be knocked out of the bill now,
it would be much more difficult to wage
successful fight in its favor hereafter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Prairie Fires,

The c., B. & @ is urging the farmers
along their lines to pillow burrows around
their fields III order to check the progress
of the ruinous fires that are sweeping
away large quantity of grain and ruins
ing many pastures along the line. We
learn from gentlen ian who has just re-
turned from westfr trip, that sparks
from locomotives have set fire to many
fields. and much hay and stacked grain
has been consumed. Conductor Pollard
who brought the st. Louis train in this
morning. said he had to stop his train
several times during the night to fight the
flames, which were in too close proximity
to the track, to pass without scorching
the coaches.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Obituary.

Mrs. Joseph Huber died of brain fever
at o'clock last evening at her home on
Fifth avenue. She was thirty-five years
of age, a loving wife and mother, and her
death falls heavily on her sorrowing bus
band and eight children. The funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, from the German Lutheran
church. Friends of the family are in.
vited to attend.
Mrs. Margaretha Vogel, of Rapids City,
died this morning at Mercy hospital in
Davenport, aged So years. She leaves
two sons by her first husb and-Adam
and George-who live in Nebraska
and three sons by her second husband
John and Jacob Vogel. of Rapids City
and James Vogel, of Hampton. Mrs.
Vogel had been a widow for severa
years. She was resident Of this county
for forty years, where she was well knowr
and highly respected. Mr.. John West
pha!, of this city, is near relative. The
funeral will occur at Rapids City tomor
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Another Swindle.

This time its gold brick game that
viclimizes the farmer. The man who is
clubbing himself to knock the foolishness
out of his head is Howard Lindsey, of
Knox county, and the experience cost him
just 1926.
The middle Of last week man ap-
peared in Knoxville inquiring for one
Howard Lindsey, an old acquaintance, a
former partner in the mining business.
To that gentleman he introduced himself
as an old miner. He had just come in
from the mining district. He claimed to
have struck it rich. The long and short
of the matter, that is to say the result in
which the stranger showed his long head
and the farmer his short pockets that
they went to Burlington and the metal
was produced.
Mr.. Lindsey was assured the bricks
were worth $4,000 if a cent, and invests
ed 1926 for the purpose of putting the
gold on the markets in Chicago. The
sharper disappeared; Mr.. Lindsey has
some worthless bricks.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

On Brig. Gen. Fitz .Simons return to
Chicago from the Springfield encamp,
ment, he was interviewed by Chicago
Journal reporter as follows:
THE authorities at Springfield did all
in their power to make it pleasant for u.s.
Excellent horses were furnished the
mounted officers, and the rations were of
the very best quality. The quartermas-
ter's and adjutant generals departments
were untiring to make the stay a success
The grounds have many points to COM
mend them. The shade is good and the
rifle range is well situated. With small
expenditure it can be made almost per>
feet for both artillery ami arms. There
is some danger in using the artillery at
present, as the heavy shot is liable to go
over the hill.
I'm regard to the temperature, we were
fortunate in being in camp on days when
it was comparatively cool elsewhere. We
had, however. 90 degrees in the shade.
The troops suffered more during the
night than during the day. | think the
camp is the best that could be selected
for the Second brigade. 1t IS a good pol>
icy for the state to own that tract of land
for military purposes. still think the
First brigade should have rifle range
and place for their annual encampment
nearer their homes. The men take great
interest in rifle practice, as shown by the
remarkably high score made. If we had
range within thirty miles of Chicago
the troops would go there volun tarily
often during the year for practice. We
hope the Commercial club and Citizens
association will think of this If those
interested in the troops could see their
discipline and their practice We believe
their sympathy and support would be
given to the state troops in preference to
the United States troops. If such a
range were secured feel sure the gover>
nor would gladly order the First brigade
into camp here near Chicago. Just think
of it; only two persons outside of the
troops got up interest enough to get to
Springfield, and those were General w =.
f. Strong and Captain John T. MeAuiey.
II there is need of troops for protection
or to quell disturbance, surely the state
troops, which are of the state and whose
interest is that of the people; would be
the best to rely on. Giving the Spring
field camp all due credit, there are yet
good reasons for camp near Chicago.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
MOLINE.
Sweeney & Walker have very nice

Sweeney X Walker have very nice
young Moline man as an apprentice TO
the law business; very nice indeed.
Better time shall be made on the Union
street railway as soon, as several new
cars, which are expected every day, will
arrive. They are doing far business
every day now. Last Sunday they were
crowded all day.
Frank Keator. Gleason and whole
squad more OF the boys left this city at
about ten O'Clock last evening for Penny S
slough. They so for the purpose of a
quiet recreation, may fish a little, but
principally clear nights being
about right-to study the celestial hens
| isphere aud brush up their early educa,
ton in astronomy.
j. s. Keator had Il welcome visitor in
the person of J. E. Hombeck, of New
Jersey, who was clerk in a store in
Pennsylvania, with him forty years ago
He is brother of an old partner of Mr..
| Keator's in the firm of keator & Hom>
beck, dry goods aud groceries. They
had not met before for 80 years. Mr..
Hombeck left for the east on the 10 80
| train last evening.
The big four, of the Sylvans. have had
| their challenge accepted by the PassiaC
river rowing association. of MassachuS-
etts, to row against the champions of the
| United States. crew from Philadelphia,
Penn The boys will accept the chal-
lenge, couditloualiy, OF course. They will
| 60 if their expenses are PAID which is
generally done in like cases. The races
will occur the last week in August, and
it is very likely our boyswil be there.
About twenty five hundred people,
counting women and children. were gath
cred around aud in the public square
opposite Fisks livery stable to listen to
the music of the Light Guard band OF
Thursday evening, and not one regretted
coming to hear the strains that sooth
es the savage soul" They played five
selections. The writer preferred the fifth
an overture, 1.-THE Rival" by Pettet. bu
all were grand. The Light Guard banc
is about as good as they make 'em. San
Kennedy treated to the lemonade, and
Colonel Clendenin to box of Havanas
BOYS, come again.
In accordance with General order No
3, Company F. will leave the quiet seen e
of home and civil life, on the G., B & @
next Monday morning at ABOUT z o'clocl
for the tented field at Springfield. Majo
Kittleson aud Ordnance Sergeant Lund
green will leave for the seat of war OF
Sunday, August 1 The major will b.
in full command of the regiment-th'
Sixth--until the arrival of Col. Clcnden
ill., p. G. Simmons, Company F..
detailed as adjutant of the regiment dur
ing the encampment.
CAUCUS.
) The democrats of Moline are requeste
to meet at Peal's hall on Monday evening
August End, at 7:30, to select delegate
to attend the county convention to b
held at Rock Island August 9Th. at l 3
p m. There are thirteen delegates to !
chosen as follows: First ward. 3 dele
gates; Second ward. 2; Third ward, I
Fourth ward. 2; Fifth ward, 2.
GEO ADELMAN,
CHAs. AswEGE,
2. S. LUNpGREN,
d. w GOULD,
For Committee.
Electricity is now applied to the bleacl
, ing of cotton aud linen fabrics.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Lucia NJ. Smith, of Seventh avenue
and Twelfth street, has baby boy six
weeks old who needs a fathers care, and
she is endeavoring to supply the want.
she charges Chas, P. Phillips, of Coal
Valley, with the paternity of the infant,
but he is obdurate and refuses to settle
the matter by marriage. Hence Miss
Smith had warrant sworn out for his
arrest, and he was brought to the city
yesterday and taken before Magistrate
Bennett. NJ NJ Corbett. ESQ, and
States Attorney Entrikin appeared in
Miss Smiths behalf, and Sweeney &
Walker for Phillips. The case was post
poned until next Wednesday, by reason
of the illness of the plaintiff, and Phillips
was liberated in the sum of $3.50 bonds
Miss Smith is a comedy young woman OF
twenty-five summers, and claims that
Phillips seduced her under the promise OF
damage. The parties are both respecta'
bly connected
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Chas. F. Fleming, of San Jose, Cal. is
with US again, and car load of fruit is
following him. Last year he occupied
the old Doyle malt builing as a packing
house for bis dried fruit, making Rock
Island branch distributing house We
are glad to see Fleming here again, as he
is a genial fellow, and gives employment
to score or more of hands during his
STAY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
A Sprinkle.

A decidedly Intellectual attempt al rain
occurred this morning. From daylight
until noon the sky was overcast with
clouds that held out promise of water. 1t
sizzled and sozzled at irregular intervals,
but the few paltry drops were licked up
By mother earth before they had fairly
touched the ground. At noon the clouds
broke away. and again were our fondest
hopes blasted. In former years the
quantity and appearance of the clouds
would have been sufficient to have caus>
ed freshet.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Erkhart.

In summing up the list of republican
candidates for the various county offices
this morning, the Union, intentionally or
Marshal Eckhart Now By our haIidom,
this is not right. Eckhart is not only a
candidate, but he halls from the Second
ward, which fact alone entities him to all
party can bestow.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

J. F. McKibben, the accommod ating
agent of the American express company
in Rock Island, returned last evening
from visit to Milwaukee While on the
train Wednesday night he witnessed the
destruction of barn at Aliens Grove,
Wis, which was struck by lightning
during a storm. 1t was as dry as finder,
aud the electric flash seemed to ignite it
at all ends at once McKbben never goes
away without bringing home an item.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Republican Convention,

The republican central committee for
the Second district of Iowa, met at the
Kimball house yesterday. 1t was decid>
ed to hold the republican convention at
Davenport at II o'clock. a. m, Thurs
day, August 10. The democracy have
things all their own way over the river,
still the republicans 60 through the
form of holding convention.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The j. C. Atlee will bring an excur-
sion party from Keithsburg to Rock Is
land, next Tuesday. Mr.. Ed. Rathbun,
Jr, has written Mr. Sanford Mott, asking
him to see Col. Baylor in regard to Sc.
curing privilege to visit the govern
ment island, and that gentleman went
over this afternoon to get permission
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Missing.

Willie. the fourteen year old son of Mr..
G. W. Battles, has disappeared from the
paternal gaze. He was last seen about
two o'clock yesterday afternoon standing
on Bengstou's corner. His parents are
very anxious TO learn his whereabouts,
and will be very grateful for information
given them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The Jefferson club, the lever that
moves the democratic machine in Rock
Island county, will meet in regular
monthly session tomorrow evening
at its rooms in Burrall's block. All sons
of democracy and their sires are request
ed to be present.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

An old gentleman from the rural dis
districts, with too much tamerack on
board, was held up by some toughs the
other night and relieved of quite roll of
bills. 1t Is reported that he has recovered
most OF the money. The police will not
divulge anything about the matter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, S. IS
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith s
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. E. u. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Mr.. John 7. Miller arrived home last
night from La Sale with his trotter. Sill
yer King He is not 10 the best OF con =
dition, and there were so many horses
entered in bis class, that he would have
had to run over several of them to win
the race. So he was brought home.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The Rock Island County Teachers In
stitute closed its two weeks session to-,
day. There has been large attendance,
and much interest manifested in the
work. The teachers and Prof. South
well deserve credit for withstanGlng the
demoraliziug influences of the torrid
weather
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Passenger engines Nos. 373 and 1862,
of the C., B. & @. road, handled by En-
gineers John aud Patrick Murrin, re-
spectively, are in the shops at Boards
town undergoing repairs and a general
overhauling. Their places are supplied
by two engines from the south end
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
County Building.

County Building.
TRANSFERS.
2S-Swan Hanson to Henry Ii. Han
son, WI, lot A, block 5. Davenports adj
dition TO Moline, 1856.
VIM. Bailey to Patrick Noonan, lot A
block Z, Thompson g. Wells addition tc
Rock Island, 800.
John Volk to Andrew Dexter. WI lots
2 and B. block 5. Thompson & Wells ad
dition to Rock Island, 81, 200
Amanda Marshall to Julia A. Cool, lott
1, g. 3, 4, 5, 6, and pit lots Z aud il
block 2S, S. Brighams addition to Cor
dova 81 600.
LICENSED To WE'D
21-Andrew Paustian and Miss Sophia
Meader. of Moline.
Horace l.. Hunter, South Moline, ant
Miss Margaret Smith, Hampton.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
For County Judge.

After consulting with many of my
friends throughout the county, | have
concluded to announce myself as candi,
date for county judge, and request the
support of my friends.
E. III. JOHNSTON.
Port Byron, Ill, July IL, 1886.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

invest money, where it will pay you a
large and sure profit. or if you are farm-
er and want farm of your own, call on
me and see what l have to offer. Twill
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land. LII. SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 200, 900 f. W. Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is for sale at the ARGUS Office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at 81 So Call and ex-
anime Them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
Picnic.

There will be a picnic on Offerman s
island, Sunday, Aug. 1, 1856 Ladies
and children will be carried free. Fare
for gentlemen. % cents.
HENRY EHLERs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
VIM McEnlry,

Attorney at law, loans money on good
security. makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell Il Lynde, bankers. Office in
post Office block,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
barth 4 Babcock, Dentists.

No. 1874 Second avenue Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

St Paul Lodge No. 1O7, X. of P. NEE,
in regular convention Friday even.
ing at 500, sharp.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

You can get cut rates over any RAILROAD
at Blake's ticket office 1909 Second
avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
RasmQsSens Special ANNOUNCEMENT!

We desire to call the attention of every one to our recon
sruced gallery We have made it the largest and most
elaborate in this state outside of Chicago have added
to accessories and working facilities until stu
dio complete in every detail money and experience
make. We believe that if the superior advantages
establishment in both facility and ability were fully
known every one it could not help but iavoraby nin
those who, up to this date have not favored with
their patronage We especially desire all such visit our
studio assuring them that few moments given looking
gallery and work will be pleasantly spent and
may prove mutually profitable. In word, desire the
public satisfy itself through personal observation
superiority all competitors. To gain this end thor
oughy and quickly, We shall make
During the Next IS Days, Panels
at $500 per Dozen,
Just half price. This special offer will close June T.
RASMUSSEN.
N. L. nd Eighteenth street
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30
HALF.CENT A WORD.

THE ARGUS hereafter will publish in tins col
ann all advertisements of Lost, Found. For Rent
For Sale, Bosrd or Rooms. Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low OF One-hGlf cent 1D0rd.
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

for the purpose Of choosing delegates to the Dem
ocrstic County Convention TO be held August 9Th.
The wards will be entitled to delegates as fol-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

W. ii. LUNDY,
Chairman City Committee.
Rock Island, July %. 1886,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-30

Electricity is now applied to the bleach
ing of cotton and linen fabrics.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-02-14
BOletin Mercantil.

1ruden il debidas, que son d.
esperar de publicaciones ilustra
das, nj tocaran ellas-de caram
bola-el yiol6n, como va hemo
indicado, nj provocaran Ia risa en-
los que aqui vivimos en- contacto
con la realidad, y nos divertimos
eon las nletuyas que de. cuan
do en- cuando nos exhibep dos 8
tres peri6dicos de la Madre PatTia
haciGndose la ilusion de que dan
con la. piedra filosofal, o POGO M
nos.
Esrriban a 10 menos con funda
mento y seriedad los forjadore>
de fabnas, y Sc les escuchara y
replicara.