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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
THE CANAL.
Passage OF the Amendment in
the Senate

l
The Chicago Times, in speaking of the
senate action in adding the Hennepin
canal amendment to the river and harbor
bill, says.
Perhaps the strongest testimony to the
merit of the project was afforded by the
course of the individuals who are popu-
larly understood to represent the interests,
OF the great railroad corporations in the
senate. Such men as ingalls,, Sherman.
Plumb and Edmunds were active in their
opposition. and spared no effort to defeat
the amendment. The Missouri senators
fought il because they are possessed of
the idea that the canal. if constructed,
will injure the interests of st. Louis.
This idea has taken deep Judgment In the
st Louis mind, but. as Senator Allison
showed yesterday, il is fallacious one.
IL arises chiefly from the habit which the
Jealous 81. Louisans have formed of look
ing upon everything that is beneficial to
Chicago as necessarily detrimental to
their city But this is narrow and mis-
taken view, and the opposition of st.
Louis to the canal project is short-sighted
and stupid The benefits that would
| flow from the construction and mainten-
ance of the canal would not be confined
to any locality, but would be diffused
pretty e9uitably throughout the country
Chicago would share them, of course, but
so would St. Louis, and her fierce antag
ouism to the scheme has no basis in rea,
son or common sense.
The action of the senate of course af-
fords no guarantee that the appropriation
| will be filally carried The fate of the
amendment in the house is somewhat
problematical, although the indications
point to favorable action by that body.
The real danger point is at the white
house. There is decidedly probability,
rendered stronger by recent actions of
the president. that he will veto the river
and harbor bill The measure contains so
many extravsgant and utterly indefensi-
BILE appropriations, aud is so heavily
laden with jobs of various degrees of in
| EQUITY, and it is quite likely the president
| will feel constrained to disapprove it,
Notwithstanding its meritorious features.
lis passage over veto is not TO be an
ticipated. If an appropriation for the
Henhepin canal could be provided in a
separate measure, there is no reason to
doubt that it would receive the assent of
the executive. If the project is finally
killed, therefore. it will have to be at
tributed to the bad company in which it
is travelling.
While the Inter- Ocean thus alludes to
the passage of the bill:
The Hennepin canal amendment to the
river aud harbor appropriation bill was
adopted in the senate Tuesday by vote
OF thirty-one to twenty-five. 1t is
significant that the states of New York
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa. Ne
braska aud Wisconsin were solidly for
the amendment New York has by ex>
pertinent demonstrated the value of
water transportation aud the other states
are in the group to be most benefited by
the construction of the proposed canal.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
THE COUNTY SOLONS.
Regular July Meeting The Business
Transacted.

l tohSioi NNPeAh'J
FOURTH DAY.
July 15-Board met pursuant to ad-
journment and proceeded to the pool
farm. At the poor farm the board re-
convened. Present, all the members ex>
cept Supervisors Gould, Rosenfield,
Walker and Wheelock. Supervisor Bow
man, chairman, presiding. The reading
of the minutes of yesterdays proceedings
was dispensed with.
Supervisor Campbell moved that the
consideration of the report of the com
mittee on equalization, which was laid
over under the rules be postponed until
tomorrow. Carried.
Consideration of the allowance of fees
on account of the township election in
Drury township, upon which action was
deferred, was on motion postponed TILL
tomorrow.
Supervisor Chamberlin offered the fol.
lowing resolution, which was unanimous
iy adopted; Be it
Resolred. That the thanks of the board
be extended to Steward James Robertson
for the courteous treatment received at
his hands on the occasion of the annual
visit of the board to the poor farm; and
further
Resoloed, That the board particularly
desire to express their praise and appre>
citation of the estimsble wife of the Stew
ard, Mrs. Robertson, and her assistants,
for the very excellent repast prepared aud
served the board and their guests under
her supervision; and be it further
ResOlUed. That the thanks of this board
are due and are hereby extended to Sup,
erihtendent H. B. Sudlow, of the II. &
P. Railway Co, for courtesies extended
Board adjourned until 0 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
SUBURBAN SETTINGS.

Coal VALLEY, July IA.
Good time for haying; many folks are
through.
Richard Calihan, Sr., was here on the
Fourth from ST. Louis.
The farmers will harvest their spring
wheat and barley this week, The oats
are commencing to ripen also
Miss Lynda Robertson finished her
school in the Kingdom district last week
She does not intend teaching the coming
year.
Our public schools for next fall have
been supplied with teachers. There has
been but one of the old teachers re-
tanned. They are as follows: Prof
Mamanee, of the Geneseo Normal; Miss
Mary A. Lees and Portia j Peters.
One day last week George Stanton had
been burning weeds When he though,
the fire amongst the rubbish was extiu-
guished, he commenced to plow and his
horses got into the hidden fire and were
badly burned.
There was quite wind Oh Friday
| morning, followed by rain, mixed with
hail. but only lasted a short time. The
rain did good; the wind did but little in =
jury, but it would have been better foI
crops il we had bad a good deal more
rain.
Ninie Gordon, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W Gordon, died on the 18th, af-
ter protracted illness of softenin9 of
the spine. She was a great sufferer in
the last two years The deceased was
born July 10, 1876, in Rural township
and would have been ten years old in q
few days. She is the only daughter and
her parents will miss her very much
The bereaved family have the sympathies
of relatives and friends. The -funera
| services were held in Beulah church
They were conducted by Rev Carson
| of Milan
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
PROVIDING FOR PUPILS.
A New High school Buildin&--W What
the Board OF Education should
and VIII DO.

Since the proceedings Of Tuesday
evenings meeting of the board OF educa'
ton became public, there has been goot
deal of speculation as to whether or moi
new high school building would bt
built, as talked of, and if so, what il
would he like, how much it would cost
and where it would be situated The
board, of course, has not yet adopted any
plans. but public sentiment seems tC
favor two>story brick structure, abou,
seventy feet square with basement.
From $4,000 to $4,000 would be ade
quste to erect such building. make I
substantial and modern in its construc-
ton. and conveniences.
The location will probably be on the
lot occupied by building No, A. the gar
ret of which has been used for years fol
high school purposes. There is roon
enough for it there without discommod-
ing the present building, and under suct
circumstances Principal Hatch might re-
main at the head of both schools, as he
is now.
The ancient structure n ow used fol
both high school aud lower grade pupils
was built way back in 1857, and no one Of
the present generation knows what it was
constructed for. II is clumsy cumber.
some, ill-devsied institution disgrace
and an eye sore 20 the city II it were
not as ugly as it is, cyclone would have
struck it long ago for it towers up above
all other earthly objects 1t is in the bands
of the school authorities though. and
consequently must be put to the best use
possible.
The prospect of new high school
building will be hailed with delight BY
patrons of our public school system, to
whom our present structure has been
source OF dread and anxiety all these
years.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Obituary..

Miss Amelia Littig, forty years of age
died at her home corner of Fifteenth
Street and Sixth avenue at 8 O'Clock this
morning. She was born in Rock Island
and lived here all her life. Consumption
was the cause of her death. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon at
4 o'clock. from St. Mary's church
John Kittell died al his residence 1924
Sixth avenue, at 6 o'clock last evening
lie was about sixty years of age ant
made his living as street laborer.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Another good house was present al
Harper's theatre last night, during
the fourth performance of the Four En-
erald Comedy company. Everybody
went home more than pleased. and to say
more than everybody knows about the
merits of this company, would be impos-
sible. There will be three more per-
formances tomorrow afternoon
and evening-with change OF pro-
yramne each time
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Ill.

Rev r. G. Pearce is recovering from
his attack of erysipelas.
Ex-Mayor E p Reynolds is quite i'll
al his mansion on Moline avenue.
Ben Harper, Esq, is improving rapidly
across the river. His complete recovery,
is certain, as everybody will be pleased lc
learn.
Yesterday, Mr.. J. T, Dixon was driven
10 the German clinic at Davenport, where
on effort will be made to .hgi'd. IN II.
uo'''i Which has been falling for some
uTz
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Silyi. Will Drive Him.

Deputy Sheriff Silvis, seeing the notice
of Supervisor Norton's horse in Wednes>
day evenings ARGUS, decided to look the
animal over. and as result he now owns
him. Norton did not let the horse 90
without sigh, although he received
$500 for him. SHARP" has been looking
for an animal that could throw the dust
in tue eyes of other roadsters for some
time, and now that he has one, he will
make it lively for any presumptous
steed. His will be good horse to get af-
ter criminals.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

In all the political gossip that comes
to US from every part of the state We find
no mention of the Hon. Patrick o Mara
of Rock Island. We are 10 considerable
doubt as To which great political party
has the distinguished honor of claiming
this sagacious statemau's feality, but We
are in no doubt as to the eternal fitness
of his summarizing the consistency OF
his record by remaining psrennially a
candidate TO: office.-Chicago Daily
Man
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Tue supervisors and their friends who
visited the county poor farm, were royalty
entertained by Steward and Mrs Robert
son, and the day was spent pleasantly by
all Deputy County Clerk Cooke sang
several happy airs. Supervisor Charles
Engel recited some poetry, and old Jor
don Gray, the bootblack, who is an insane
inmate, sang few pieces.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

The animal teacher institute Of Rock
building in this city next Monday after
noon. 1t will he conducted by County
Superintendent Southwell, assisted by an
able corps of instructors. Mr.. David
Felmley, of CarrOltou. arrived iu the
city last evening, aud Principal Hatch
and Robert Harper are also here.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Army Of the Tennessee.

Z. H. Bowman, Jr., chairman of the
committee on music for the entertainment
of the Army of the Tennessee in Septem-
Der, has secured the famous female quar-
tette and Jim Cookies quartette of this
city. Gen. Chetlain, of Chicago, is to be
orator of the day.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Ready for BUSINESS.

Next door to the ARGUS office Mr..
Louis May has opened q western agency
for some of tie best brands of cigars made
in this country They are of New York
manufacturer, and in the hands of so
energetic and thorough business man as
Mr.. May, are sure to find large field.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

After consulting with many of my
friends throughout the county, / have
concluded to announce myself as candi
date for county judge. and request thu
support of my friends.
L Ii. JOHNSTON.
Port Byron, III, July IL, 1886
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
The Embezzlement.

The name of the travelling salesman
arrested in St. Louis on charge of embez-
zling David Sears, of Milan, out of $50 is
J. W. Mccartney. instead of Hanlon as
given Yesterday. He was arrested by the
st. Louis police and brought to this
city yesterday morning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections, loans money, and will
attend to any legal business intrusted te
him. Office, postoffice block, Rock Isl
and. Ill. ds&w1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Ca. of
Boston, Mass, organized 1872 Asseus
nearly 81 100000. Il W Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
Office after p. M. On the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at VIII
mans & Calls news stand in the postoiiice
building, who are authorized TO transact
business Ct every nature for the ARGUS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

All who attend the races in Gene-eo on
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and FRI
day of this week can return 10 Rock Isl
and on the $50 train at excursion rates
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Courty Veterans Reunion

The Rock Island county Veterans as
ISOLATION has decided upon reunion to
be held in this city, September IL and IA.
At meeting of Buford Post to make
arrangements, Col. d. o. Reid was elect
ed presiding officer Of the occasion, and
Thomas Campbell quartermaster, each
with power to appoint aids and assist
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
County Building.

TRANSFERS.
14-Elic PETERSON to Josephine Peter
son, nj lot 8 and 8. in block 40, lower
addition to Rock Island, s..
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

No. 1924 Second avenue Special a,ten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth aud
inserting teeth without plates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
| avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
Monday, September 6, 1856.
Catalogues containing full particulars NAY b
obtained by addressing
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY,
Davenport, Iowa
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Phiiander L. Cable, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecutrx.of the last will and testament Of Philander
l.; Cable, late Of the county Of Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court OF Rock ISL
and county at the office OF the clerk of said
court, in the city of Rock Island, at the Septem-
Der term. on the Third Monday in September
next at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested TO
atte nd for the purpose of having the same adj ust
ed All persons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to make immediate payment to the IN
dersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July A. D., 1885.
MARY J. CABLE,
July 16d3w Executrix
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

List OF letters unCaiIed Tor. at the fosto1hce AZ
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, DULY
16. 1856.
Anderson Mrs Minnie johnson Mrs
A. pelhaus Geo Johnson Chas
Anthony GeOS johnson Mrs Painter
Anderson Frank kntle James
Boehme VIM Leflngwell l. L.
Bonhaus Mrs Iusk Mrs l. }
Rleuer Jacob Lamb W
Burial L L Mitchell Amos (2l
Blomberg Mrs Emma Murphy
Block, Newburger Il Go Meecker NJ
Chrlsty Vim Meryin John
Carson Miss MOllie Marion
Dean b, d Noble Miss Laurs
DENIES Miss Mary Pc crson Mira Anuic
nohlstan R0g Ruggles &
D aeon Victor L Riley James
Elicit II W Swanson Chas
Firbman Tom Stafrogen w
Frederckson Miss Tillie Smi h G E
Gabriel David stephens Geo l.
Ferguson F A Smith Joe
Haster no Scotch W.T.
Hill Hude sage W II
Haskins S + Tritch W NJ
Higas W Fl Thompson J
Harte Dick Wick rsnam l.
Mcdonald D Wilcox Geo
Mckinney Mrs Annette Wilson ID G
Weaver Annie
FOREIGN LIST.
Jacob Gloor
Give the number of tue list when calling 70
advertised letters. c. W. dA" rs. r NJ
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
SISTERS OF CHARITY
OF THE b. V. NJ.

Offers TO young ladies every faculty Of acquiring
a thoroug Mental aud Moral Education In
sfeuctions are given in Clas icli Studies. Music,
Painting. Drawing. ETC. ard constant attention Is
paid TO Home and Social Culture
The recitation balls are furnished with stand
ard geographical historical and geological charts
and all other necessary appliances for the pnr
poe of instruction library of scientific, poet
ical and miscellaneous works is open to the pu
pills whose minds thus refined by a 1udlcion'
course of reading.
An elegant four-story building has been recent
IL erected, modern in all its appointments, thor
oughly ventilated, heated throughout with steam
lighted with gas and supplied with hot and cold
water All the surroundings conduce TO the high
est excellence and place the institution among tn
best of its kind
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
HALF-CENT A W0Hh.

Tar ARGUS hereafter viii publish ia this col
| ann all a vertisements Of Lost. Found. For Rent
| Tor Sale, Board or Rooms, Wanted, and similar
notices. at the low rate of one tdit cent lcord,
| zach figure =. word, but M advertisement less
1 than tom
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-02
SALTWATER NEWS.
How the Advent OF the New Year
Was Celebrated
Chief shortan Presented With Gold
Badge.
The Glad New Year.

The first day Of the new year was an un-
eventful one in this city. The program
published in the GLOBE was carried out
with one or two exceptions The fall of
snow and Of the mercury made the day look
moro like New Years than Christmas did
like Christmas. On account OF the former
the lacrosse game was not played on the
lake, and the only skating was where the
snow was shOveled OF. For some reason
there was less receiving than In former
years. The ladies were at home, but not
witnstanding this fact many gentlemen
spent the afternoon making calls. During
the afternoon and evening quite a
number called at the rooms of the
Y. N. c. A., where the ladies of
the Auxiliary society received and served
refreshments. The services held in the ST.
Michaers, the German and French Catholic
churches were largely attended. Dads
Grip at the Grand in the afternoon and
evening drew fairly well, and the ball Of
Company K at the armOry was largely at
tended and was a brilliant affair. At the
shoot Of the gun club for pigeons, Henry
Heisel captured the largest number OF birds,
killing every one OF his four, followed by
MeSsrs. Welander and Whitman. Big din
ners and family reunions were numerous,
and from early morn 10 night the JOYOUS
salution, Happy New Year." echoed on
the crisp night air at every turn. To sew
eral families the day was a sad one on ac-
count of the visitation of death. as else
where announced. The only social event
Of the evening. besides the Company
X hop, was surprise on James Bronson.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-02
WINTER CARNIVAL.
Inauguration OF the TObOgganing,
Skating and SnOyVshOeing Season.

The new year put an entirely new aspect
on winter sports. On Thursday the lovers
of these sports inseparably connected with
ice and snow were despairing of an oppor-
tunity to enjoy them, and yesterday these
same disconsolates were beaming with hap
piness. The snow, while not over four or
five inches, was sufficiently heavy for all
the uses of sport, and devotees were not
slow to avail themselves of it. Hundreds
of sleighs and cutters cashed about the
streets, and the gay ring of laughter was
heard on all Sides On Park avenue which
was gay with every description of vehicles
on runners, and center of attraction all
day, numerous brushes took place between
the fancy horseflesh of the city. though the
speed was limited by the poor condition of
the road before the snow fell.
Lake Calhoun was black with skaters all
day. Thursday morning found the water
covered with glossy sheet of block ice,
smooth as a mirror, the best portions of
which were quickly cut into countless
beautiful curves by the flashing blades of
steel. The snow was swept away yester
day morning, and hundreds of the lovers
of this bracing sport described the lines of
beauty all day. Johnson's lake in Central
park was also thronged. though the larger
Thistle" curling club. The surfaces of
nearly all the urban lakes were in fine con-
dition, and each had its select coterie of
skaters.
Tobogganing looked up very decidedly
yesterday. Early in the morning the slide
on Lowry's hill was put in condition. and
by afternoon the toboggans were brought
on and the fun commenced. The slide is a
long one, and the sensation produced by
the swift descent is decidedly exhilarating.
accompanied as it is by the flying snow, the
ring of girlish laughter and the clutch of
two little hands with grip all velvet and
steel. The ''fun comes in" in hauling the
toboggans back up the hill, but at the slide
near the suspension bridge this disagreeable
part of the work is done by steam. The
slide is down the steep river bank, the
planks having been ''iced" into such a slip
perry state that the descent is like falling
from house.
All around 1t was great day for winter
sports, and when it is added the snowshoe
club was out in force and skirted the hill
back of the Cedar lake shops. the tale is
told. Having been so happily inaugurated
the fun will now be fast and furious.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-02
ON NEW YEARS DAY.

''Now wonder what that means?" said
Philo Lusk. He had just come back from
his snowy tramp to the postofice. with the
weekly paper and one letter.
Old Mrs. Lusk had brought in the lighted
candles and piled an extra log on the fire,
so that the low-ceiled kitchen was all aglow
with ruddy light, while the smell of stew
ing apples and the song OF the tea-kettle
which hung from the iron crane lent a prac-
teal idea of comfort to the scene.
Taxes. amt it?' said Mrs. Lusk, whose
eyesight was not as good as it had been.
NO" it amt, said Philo. lit amt a
letter at all. It's just card: Miss Valera
Whitman. At home Jan. 1. 1885,"
LAP said Mrs. Lusk. She wants you
to call there"
''Get outl" said Philo, with sudden ac-
cess of sheepishness. ''Why should 1 go
there?"
''Well. why not?" asked Mrs. Lusk.
''It's what the city people do. I'm told
They make big cake and draw a pitcher
of cider, and set down in their best clothes
to sec company. Valley Whitman is
dreadfully enterprising. She means to lead
in the fashions
IAN to call there?" asked Philo.
why, of course" said his mother.
''What else should it mean?-.aIiss Valeria
Whitman. At home.'"
''She's at home most days, amt she?''
said Philo, musingly. There never was
anything of the gadabout in Valley Whit
man that ever heard Of"
''Oh. but this 'ere's a new kink,n ex-
planned Mrs Lusk- New Years day,
don't you see?D
I'D calculated to take the oxen on tc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-02

across the Holy Land. through Calcutta,
across China. over the Pacific by way of the
Sandwich Islands and into the United
States at San Francisco. thence following the
Northern Pacific back to Minneapolis: the
other one might start south. rrnning
through st. Louis ana New Orleans. cross
ing the Gulf and the Caribbean sea. travers-
ing South America aud the Antarctic re-
gions, up through the Indian ocean. cross
ing Asia lengthwise. going through the
Polar regions, all through British America,
back to Winnipeg and then TO Minneapolis,
leaving enough over to reach TO ST. Louis
again. All this length of grading was
done. according TO this evening paper, in
one short year in Minneapolis, with almost
enough sidewalk, $500 miles, to 20 with
one side of it,
Not so bad on sewer building, either.
This evening paper says there were $500
miles Of sewers built in 1856. Pretty good
sewer record, that. In a continuous line
that sewer would reach one-third Of the way
around the globe and would drain MINNIE
apolis into the Caspian sea. In the otter
direction it would allow Bassetts creek to
peacefully drip upon the Great Wall of
Chinal