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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Rays from the Headlight.

NJ. c. Treat. general travelling agent of
the Union Pacific railroad, is in the city.
], Johnson, travelling freight and pas
senger agent of the Cairo Short line, is in
the city.
Division Freight and Passenger Agent
Mack, of the c., B & Q, is off on trip
down the line.
The C., NJ. & st. P. is reported to be
backing survey now being made be-
tween Sioux City and the Council Bluffs
& Chicago line at or near Defiance-a
distance Of about eighty-five miles.
Calvin s. Wheaton, grand chief cons
ductor of the Order of Railway Couduc-
tors will visit Rock Island and Daven-
port, No. 106, next Sunday. on official
business. A large number of railway
men are expected to accompany him,
While switching freight cars in the G.
NJ. Il St. P. yards this morning car was
pushed down the track near the depot
with such speed that the posts at the end
of The track were broken and the forward
trucks were thrown from the track. The
damage however, was very light.
Ten engineers of the c., B. & n. are al
Dubuque for the purpose, it is said, of
commencing the survey for line from
Dubuque to Bismarck, Oak. Other engi-
neers of the same company have been in
Dubuque for some time, making surveys
for bridge at Eagle Point, two miles
north of that city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
How Can They Do III

The above question has been the excla
nation of the many people who today
called at the Golden Eagle and saw how
cheap they are selling their suits. The
great bargain sale commenced this morn
ing at o'clock and they have been very
busy all day-everybody taking advan,
tage of the cheap clothing. just think
OF it; when you can buy nice black suit
any size desired, for the ridiculously low
price of So, which is worth S., and fine
suit for So. IS. which Is worth So so, one
for S. which is worth double. Why should
not everybody buy, whether in need of
clothing or not? They also have finer
grades at the same basis of value. Call
and be convinced An extra force of
help has been engaged, so all can be
waited on promptly.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

been provided with new music pouches,
and when it turns out to welcome the
Rodman Rifles home next week. it will
present an appearance fitting to the occa-
sion.
Hayes & cleveland have represented
the Washington Life Insurance Co. fol
over twenty years. No better terms given
by any company. All policies are neon
testable after three years
VIII Bagley. formerly clerk for Mr.. T.
H. Thomas. has gone to Presumption to
clerk for Dr. Seyler. When Willie isn't
compromising prescriptions, he can pla y
postmaster. as his employer is the high
functionary with P. M. affixed. Charlie
Battles will preside ID his place al
Thomas.
c. L. Walker, Esq, returned from East
St. Louis this.. morning He met mum
of the Rifles at the DEF ot and says the
company is doing prafeworthy work.
He will ship the boys aibucket of fresf
milk tonight as littlet surprise. 0ul
citizens should forwpr'l a box of eatables
Army rations are notAthe most digestiblt
things in the world for bofs accustomed
to the luxuries of domestic life.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

Whether tits noble {whistle) in the mind
to suffer ding dong. ding~dong) the
slings and arrows Of voice in the depot:
All aboard Fl Chicago an Rock Islam
rallroa'--all aboard y outrageous fortune,
or to take arms against - tvoice in the
depot: Twenty minutes for refresh
mentsr-terrible combination of gong,
whistles. bell and choo -choo' of the loco.
motive)
lyon may easily imagine the effect all
this would have on the sensitive and ner-
vous Barrett. He left the stage, fcaming
at the mouth and sweating at every pore.
The roses which Ophelia carried were
made of tissue paper. but very life-like,
and when she cast them down, saying,
Sweet to the sweet they caught in a
current of hot air and sailed serenely up
to the ceiling. where they remained dur
ing the rest of the performance, greatly to
to the delight and establishment of ;he
audience"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
FROM THE FRONT.
Our Boys at East st. Louis Something
Else About Private Murphy's
Shooting.


Special Correspondence to the ARGUS:
EAST ST. LOUIS, April 27.-The situa-
ton remains unchanged, though the
strikers are becoming more numerous
around the relay depot. Private Muir
ply, of Company A, who narrowly missed
stopping rock last night while patroline
his beat on the o. & NJ. road. is all right
"a striker came up behind building and
threw rock, at him. and hit a telegraph
pole about three feet from him. Muir
ply Immediately fired at the man, but as
he Was not to be found this morning it is
supposed he escaped unhurt. This morn.
ing the boys gathered up the remains OF
the night attack on the guard and labeled
them. The relics comprised an empty
cartridge, rock, club, remains of cam
teen. etc. They were viewed al Com
pany AS quarters by all the officers OF
the Sixth regiment and number of eiti
zens and attracted much attention. Muir,
ply is the ''hero IF the day."
Sunday night was the widest yet ex
perienced by Company A. Shots wert
exchanged for rocks every five minutes
not only by Company A. but by all TIT
guards. This morning Company A wa
called out to the stock yards to dispers,
mob, and did it without firing shot.
RANDOM SHOTS.
Company F, of Moline, is making
good record
The Gslesburg company is comprised
of as gentlemsnly set of boys as on
wonld care TO meet.
About one hundred more men went Il
work this morning in the different yards
The guards were all taken off the leve
this morning.
Company A received orders to stay a
their quarters today in anticipation o
trouble in the yards.
| Captain Abel, of the Rifles is officer o
the day.
The militia are nearly all in GOO
health, but very little sickness being re
ported.
Captain Abel is proud of his company
and the boys know they have captai
to be proud of. He attends strictly L
duty.
The boys all say they have been over t
Davenport after returning from st
Louis We would not make this state
meni if we thought the paper would &c
back TO St. Louis Our lines might b
in danger if il should. PRIVATE
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Savllle Johnston,

| have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties
as follows: A farm of 112 acres in Canoe
Creek township, with new improvements,
at $50. 80 per acre, part cash and part
time, all tillable, and bargain Thirty
three acres of timber land in Henry coun-
ty, near Joslyn station, S25 per acre. A
farm of 1876 in Wniteside county, %
miles from Hillsdale. 81 miles from Erie,
fine farm and good bargain at $50
per acre. the privilege of 100 acres ad-
joining grazing land and meadow, with
this place if desired. A farm of so acres
in Coe township, miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre, has fine new
improvements, fruit, and all conveniences
of home farm A farm 8 miles north
west of Hillsdale, in Canoe Creek, with
fine improvements, fruit, and buildings
100 acres, will be sold cheap iftaken soon.
Also beautiful residence property in
Port Byron, with or without 40 acres OF
land adjoining, for sale at less than cost
of improvements, and good reasons fol
| selling. | also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron, list of which vii
be furnished Oh application. A good
residence on Second avenue near Tenth
street, in Rock Island, cheap, for {
short time only, and for cash. Also 81
acres of timber land 3 miles from Roci
Island at $40 per acre; must be sole
soon as owner is forced to sell
Remember, please, that offer non'
but bargains and furnish good title il
every case.
In lands in Kansas and Iowa | Away!
aim to offer the best bargains in the mar
ket, and visit to my office will pay you
if you want to buy. Office over Ameri
can Express office, Seventeenth street
Telephone No, 1858
SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Artistic Millinery.

Mr. L. s. McCabe, than who there II
no better recognized authority in this sec
tion regarding fashionable and artistic
millinery, informs us that their display OF
elegant and exclusive millinery is attract
ing the most fashionable comment. Many
of the little bonnets and hats are ''lusl
too fascinating for anything" Theil
opening exhibit will continue until Friday
evening.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Alleged Foul Murder.

Charles Ohlendort, VINO lett TINS city
last fall TO float down the river in fiat
boat, has been arrested at ST. Louis for a
most tiendish crime Now it appears that
Ohlendorf remained in ST. Louis for some
time, during which be visited various n>
telligence offices in search of employ
ment. During these visits he made the
acquaintance of Swiss youth AIMED Ar
mold Taggli, aged IS years, and proposed
to him that they should make trip down
to New Orleans in the fiat boat. Taggli
accepted the proposal, and then Ohlen>
dorf suggested that they should insure
their lives in each others favor. This
Taggli also agreed to, and policies for
$4,000 were taken out by each of the
meu in the Travellers, of Hartford, and
the North American Insurance companies.
The agent of the company suspected that
foul play was intended, and notified the
police authorities to that effect. The
two started on their trip down the river
from St Louis on the 18th inst, the day
after the insurance policies were taken
out. A few days afterward the body of
Taggli was found on the river bank near
Commerce, about twenty five miles above
Cairo. Ohlendorf was with it, An
inquest was held and Ohlendorf
testified that during the night,
while they were tied up near
Grand Tower. he awoke and found
the boat sinking. He hastily scram
bled out and reached the shore, but
the boat went down, and Taggli with it.
The body, he said, fioated down to Com
merce before he could recover it, His
story appeared plausible, and, as he was
the only witness, verdict of accidental
drowning was rendered. Ohlendorf at
once started for ST. Louis, arriving there
yesterday. and presented himself at the
insurance office to claim the insurance
money on Tagglis life.
1t appears, too, that Mr.. Fred. Man
get. one of the agents to whom Ohlendorf
appeared for $4,000 policy, was conti>
dent that foul play was intended, as the
boy Taggil could not speak word of
English and was unusually ignorant and
implicitly obeyed Ohlendorf, and so in
formed the police. who took a descrip-
ton of the pair and awaited develop.
ments. So when Ohlendorf applied for
the insurance, the agent sent for police>
man, who arrested the murderer at once
There was numerous wounds on Taggli's
body that could not have been produced
by the sinking of the boat At the in
quest Ohleudorf did not testify to word
concerning the insurance. The body is
to be exhumed and re>examined
The prisoner formerly lived in Daven-
port. who, with his mother, Mrs. Louisa
Ohlendorf, and sister removed to this city
last autumn. Across the river the fami-
ly bore an infamous reputation, and the
Democrat says:
The police and everybody else in Dav-
export who knew Charlie Ohlendorf, be>
lieve that he is the murderer of Taggli.
Ohlendorf tells the police in st. Louis
that he was formerly employed in the car
works at Pullman, ILL.,, and came to Rock
Island two months ago to start down the
river in fat boat. This is false--the
river was not open two months ago.
Ohlendorf went south in his fiat boat in
November. He never worked at Pull
man
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Gross Negligence

AT about 0 o'clock last evening the
guard at the Rock Island end of the gov
eminent bridge heard the screams of
female voice between the two bridges.
He at once ran toward the sound and
found two girls from Moline who had
been attacked with foul purpose by a
man. The man had knocked one of the
girls down and was only stopped from
accomplishing his design by the other
girls screams and the approach of the
guard who at once gave chase. The
man darted down the embankment and
was lost to sight. The guard did not
follow. There are more attacks on pedes-
TRANS on the island than the public hears
of. A young man of Davenport has been
held up twice between the two bridges
and his money taken from him-fortu-
nately not large amount. If the ave-
nue. were well lighted these frequent
crimes would be stopped, and it is
matter of gross negligence on the part
of the commander that guard is not
stationed at the junction of the main
thoroughfare and the avenue reaching up
to the MISUNDERSTANDING over. No
more desirable place could be found for
the perpetrating of any crime. A man
might be robbed and murdered and
thrown into the river or over the railroad
embankment and the criminals escape
and cover up their tracks so as to pre-
vent the least possibility of their capture
at any time. Col Flagler should attend
to this matter. 1t is public thorough
fare, and unless he provides the necessary
protection, complaint should be made al
Washington, where it will be attended to,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
A Conflict.

Railroad depots and theatrical resorts
should be as lar apart rs possible; at
least block should intervene. The
actor, Mcconnell, has been regalIng the
Chicago Ne'os with "reminiscences of the
stage, and he tells this story of old times
in the Davenport opera house, which
mary of our amusement lovers may well
appreciate:
Il was with Barrett playing in Dav-
export eleven years ago. The railroad
hotel and opera house were owned by one
man and are in the same building, while
the depot and railroad track are immedi-
ately behind. The kitchen and laundry OF
the hotel were underneath the stage, and
there were waves of hot air arising over
it all the time. The weather was intensely
hot, and all the windows were open to
admit the fresh air. The heat on the
stage was unbearable, and as Barrett
stood soliloquizing as Hamlet the sweat
poured In torrents from his face. His
solilo9uy. with locomotive accompanies
ment was something like this:
ITO be. or not to be (toot-toot-tooty.
to. tool that is the (tooD question.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
ACRAsH.
Heavy Failure at Davenport In Which
Rock Island Is Extensively
Interested.

One OF the heaviest failures that has
ever occurred in this vicinity took place
at Davenport yesterday. George OFT. the
well known sash. door and blind manu-
facturer, making an assignment for the
benefit Of his creditors. which are quite
numerous and include many from this
city. Charles F. Meyer, late city collec-
tor of Davenport was appointed assignee.
The total assets are 1884, 1856; the liabili,
ties foot up to 1855, 656 IS. Among the
creditors ure the Rock Island Lumber &
Manufacturing company, $1,649 81;
Rock Island Glass Works, $2S3.76 The
heaviest creditor is the South Branch
Lumber company, of Chicago. 1913, 220. =
90, on one account and So, 955. IS on an
other.
Mr.. OFT went into business on his own
account 10 Davenport in 1S60-the same
business that he now retires from. He
began with little capital, and built up
large trade by his energy, perseverance
and foresight. He went into extensive
manufacturing ten or twelve years since,
and during the most of that time has EN-
ployed from 40 to 1875 hands. He had
reached business of nearly $500, 900 an
nually. But there has been little or no
profit in the manufacturing of sash, doors
and blinds for two years or more-the
supply in the country has been largely in
excess of the demand. The consequence
has been hard work for manufacturers
without net receipts. 1t is hoped, how
ever, that after his present financial diff
ficulties, Mr.. OFT may be able to return
to and push his old business as in days
agone.
Time has shown that Davenport must
have its periodical reverses in business
life as well as in other things. The hand
of the inevitable over there has fallen up
on Mr. Otis unlucky shoulders this time;
next time it will be somebody else.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

Prof. Richard Mansil discovered new
group of sun spots yesterday morning,
and one of these groups haG developed
to such an extent this morning that this
afternoon Miss Briggs class in astronomy
at tine high school. was invited down to
his observatory to see it. The spots were
thrown upon white screen by means OF
the professors instruments, and the
pupils given valuable lesson, such as is
not found IN books. The group is in re.
ality one of the ones heretofore mentioned
in the ARGUS. and is now on its fifth triT
across the sun.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
BRIEFLETS.
Millinery opening today.
Strawberries, at Hawley's.

miiiintFS opening toudN-
Strawberries, at Hawley's.
Ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Go TO Kingsbury's for your engravings
Charlie Truesdale is 10 Kansas, taking
q peep at the rowdy west.
The Central shoe store cannot be ex
celled in good goods and low prices.
Genuine dog-skin gloves for driving, a
Liberman's.
Hayes & cleveland. the only agenc,
doing exclusively insurance.
W Kirk and wife, of Chicago are Wis
iting in the city
The finest assortment of straw hats, a
Liberm ans.
Circuit Clerk Bowman has moved from
the Fifth to the First ward.
Ice cream put up in bricks, pyramids
or melon forms, by Krell & Math.
Levi Waterman, a prominent democra
of Geneseo, is in the city today.
A full assortment of knights TEN
plar' gloves, at Liberman's.
If you want life insurance go to Haye
& Cleaveland
Girl wanted at 619 Twenty third street
Steady place and good wages.
For sale cheap-A laundry in Daven
port, No. 116 West Third street. DIT
The extensive approval shown by tn
ladies of McCabe's grand millinery exhi
ton is most gratifying to its projectors.
Established 1S6S-thc old insuranc
agency of Hayes & Clcsveland.
L. C. Kelly. advance agent for the VIII
bur Lyceum Square Theatre company, il
at the Harper.
Call in and see Krell 6 Maths fine as.
sortment of French candies and frui
tablets, just received they are fine.
John Mccullough was fined SO and cost
by Magistrate Bennett this morning, 70
intoxication.
Mr.. Ed Loosely, of Mitchell & Lyade'
bank, left this afternoon on peasur
trip to the west.
Remember that the opening display o
pattern. spring and summer hats an,
bonnets at McCabe's beginning with to
day, continues three days.
For accident insurance go to Hayes
ICleaveland.
The Rodman Rifles will probably b
home next week. 1t spone too early t
commence preparations for a suitable re
cepiion. A subscription sasuld be start
led Immediately.
For fire, life. accident, cargo and una
rine insurance, go to Hayes & Cleavt
land.
Supervisor Hollister, of Port Byron
left for home yesterday afternoon, to a
tend to some important business.
Krell & Math use nothing but pun
cream in making their ice cream. go tina
you can rely on getting good ice cream b
ordering from them.
n Rev. Father Laurent, of Muscatin,
who has recently returned from visit I
the pope at Rome. in company wit
Bishop Cosgrove, is in the city today, IL
guest of Father Mackin.
4 Mr.. Meyer Rosenfield and daughter
Misses Hattie and Clara Rosenfield. an
Miss Flora, daughter of Mr.. ]. Rosenhel'
left last night for New York. and Oh Ma
9Th they sail for Europe for tour of th
continent.
The members of Bleuer's band hav
received handsome new helmets-dar
lblue with red plumes. The band has ais
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

I have yet for sale several desirable lots
in Lynde's addition. Long time given
with 6 per cent interest. These lots arr
situated on Seventh and Eighth avenues,
between Twenty seventh and Thirtieth
streets, on line of the new street railway
Fine residence lots and centrally located
Call on me at once for prices, as they
will be sold this summer
T. LIEBERKNEeHT, Agent.
Office 1719 Second Ave.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Fall In.

With the exception Of two firms-who
will sign Saturday-all our shoe mer-
chants have endorsed the early closing
movement Other branches of business,
where it can be done without detriment
TO business, should fall in and make the
NOV, ment general. Give the clerks the
rest and recreation that other honest
fnilers seek and deserve
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
New Mail AGENT.

Mr.. Charles FL. Burns, of Abdingdon,
Knox county, has been appointed mail
agent on the c.. b. & O., between this
city and st. Louis, to succeed H. Flann
bug, and entered upon his new duties
last night. Mr.. Flannbug, whose home
is in Chicago, has been on the service
seventeen years, and has proved himself
competent and faithful Mr.. Burns will
make him worthy successor.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
River Rlplets.

The following changes have been made
IN United States beacon lights on the up
per Mississippi river, between St. Louis,
Mo, and St. Paul. Mimi:
Opposite Mouth Missouri. moved down
100 yards; Fruilland No. 1, moved down
to head Johnson's island; Orders, moved
up to point 400 yards; Armstrong;,
moved down 100 yards; Wahkenda,
moved to Missouri shore, opposite; Fully
island No. 9. moved down 100 yards;
Drew's chute No. 1. moved up 600 yards;
opposite Elk river, moved down 100
yards; Arnolds, moved down 100 yards;
Golden's moved down to island opposite;
Gutenberg No. 3, moved down 100 yards (;
opposite Reeds Landing, moved down
200 yards; Pigs Eye, moved down 800
yards; opposite Maple island, new light;
GAINESVILLE tow head, new light; head
Gilbert's island, new light; Marion City,
NEW iis,ubr uchu DdIiho lSlduli new ligli,
foot of Dallas island, new light; Boston
island, new light; below Rock river new
light; opposite Duck creek. new light,
Sycamore, new light; above Clinton, new
light; below Sabula, new light; Jacks
island, new light; Rome, new light; Pine
island new LIGHT. Smiths har No new
light; Gilbert chute, No. 1, discontinued
Light known as omega" in the lower
Mississippi river has been moved up to
end of levee on account of overflow.
Pilots and masters are particularly re-
quested to report to me any inattention
of keepers to their duties. or changes in
location of lights required.
JAMES o. KANE,
Commander IT, S. Navy, Lighthouse H.
spector Fifteenth Lighthouse District
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal, 81 90; CRATE and egg. s. 25:
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, Conncllsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue E. u. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
puhlic Notice.

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after 6 p. m. I'm the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at Will
mans g. Calls news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

Successor to j. W. Stark. Artificial
teeth inserted without plates. Office.
1924 Second avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28

You can get cut rates over any railroad
al Blake's ticket Office under Harper
house. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-28
c.. c.. KNELL'S
Marble Top Chamber Suits. 24x3O,
(BEVEL PLATED
$4,000.
Embossed Plush Par|or Suits, Banded,
$4,000.
BEATS ANYTHING IN THE MARKET FOR THE MONEY
O. I'VE close a
RASMUSSEN'S CARD
Wherein we Claim to Excel our Connections.

RAOM y OSEN > CARD.
Wherein we Claim to Excel our Competitors
QUALITY
The Photographic
wh TO those who acquainted with
Photographs the exhibition of Photographers
Buffalo. n Y. 1885
ENTERPRISE.
We fully appreciate tho Importance of artistic effects
We added following
gallery this vicinity Table Antique Carved Cabinet
Crcu,
Garden with back be placed
Carved Trunk
painted Screen In backgrounds
Interior
adding
backgrounds and feel that viii become still
for rich effects and artistic posing
Quality considered
for the that professional
cheapnes 10
desirable than
public does not understand the difference good work cheap
otherwise could
working gallery
galleries
double what This tells the struggle
work aud cheap work