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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06

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Yer Of Marlyj and Sixth streets, Will
rton, appelrt in card in this issue
Y useful Information for boys and
Yrls who atteAl school,
There was handed us not etng age
"a Bows Essa, on Girls" We Sc surf
4 that we have seen the same thin some
Awhere in print before, but Y v on
Id it will go in the paper. -
The assoc charities of Whining
Il Swhos,j noble work last winter was
8#y attended with so deserved success, will
" have ample opportunities at this season
N to display their christian mission in look
ing.after the poor Of their city.
Y The following gentlemen will give
, party in Cfskey Hall on "Wednesday
night, Febr AIRY 10th. Messrs De!per
Aiken, Har ey Scott and Hugh Wright
The music Or the occasion will be fur
4 nished by irof Richie of Wilmington
2 Many perhaps do not know tina
2 lher can eH envelopes printed cheape
l# at This ofidh than anywhere else. Rattle
p hsweeping assertion, but we will PROV
i CUR assertions if you will only call
Il Remember, we mean envelopes OF goo'
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
Brighter Prospects.

According to a special from Eau Claire
the loGgers are exceedingly happy. A
snowfall of four inches since Saturday
has placed the logging roads in excellent
condition, and at the present time they
could hardly be improved. The outlook
for lumbermen at present is more encour-
aging than it has been since the advent
of the new year While there will nee
essarily be large curtailment from the
intended log cut, says this informant
lumbermen generally are of the opin-
ion that all of the mills in the Chip.
pewa, as well as those along
the Mississippi, dependent on these
waters for their supply, will have abun-
dant stock to keep them in operation the
entire season. Frost has scarcely pene-
trated to the depth of four inches in the
pinerles, and when the snow disappears
hauling at long distances will be ended,
and as consequence the camps will be
disbanded 1t is now conceded the Chip.
eva cut will fully reach 500, 600, 900 feet,
and with the surplus of logs from last
and previous seasons the shipments of
lumber from points on the Chippewa will
reach, if not exceed. that amount
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02

Health Commissioner Craig has fur.
nished the following points concerning
the enforcement of the abattoir ordi-
nance:
If law>abiding citizens want to rcbuke
rebellion against the city laws, they
should patronize the butchers who are
loyal to the city and who comply with its
sanitary regulations.
The butchers objected to the location
of the city abattoir because they claimed
that they could not get stock delivered
there, and could not haul the meat from
there to their shops. johnson, OFT &
| Co. will deliver all the stock they want at
that location. and if they can not haul it,
they will deliver meat that has been
killed and dressed under the eye of the
city inspector at their shops for the low>
est wholesale market prices The union
butchers met and passed a law, filming any
member of their union fifty dollars who
should buy any stock or dressed meat
from Johnson, OFT & Co. No provision
was made for costs. because it was law
of their own making. and they will re-
spect it more than the constitution of tn e
| United States.
Every lawyer in the city says the abb
attoir and license ordinances are good,
except the two who are paid for saving
they are not good.
AT the Dingledine and Davenport
slaughter houses the entrails and blood of
the animals killed are fed to the live
hogs. At the city abattoir the hogs are
fed corn, and the offal is either hauled
away or goes into the sewer
| The butchers union prefer to patron
ize South Rock Island and Davenport
institution, leaving their own city alb
attoir. where the accommodations are the
best, in the lurch. and decreasing the rev.
enue of the city $1,000 per year.
If the Taxpayers want to reduce the
expenses of the city $3.50 per month, and
also have official assurance that their
meat is not diseased. they should patrons
ize the butchers who patronize the city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
New Industries.

4 call has been issued for meeting of
number of citizens at the rooms over
Appelquist's sample rooms at ? o'clock
Thursday afternoon. the object being the
formation of company for the manufac.
ture Of plows and other agricultural imr
plements. 1t is proposed to locate the
industry wherever the best inducements
are offered--in Rock Island, if the city is
disposed to make suitable offers The
company will start with capital stock
of 5000. All interested in the enterprise
are invited to be present at the time men
toned
Present indications are, that the clock
works will come to Rock Island. The
committee noted in Saturdays ARGUS
has made proposals to the 10
cal committee, which if complied
with, will in all probability bring the en-,
terprise to Rock Island. The substance
of the propositions are that the locaI
committee Is to prepare proposals to the
board of directors of the United Clock
company Of Cincinnati, specifying the
terms by which the Milan property can
be secured-namely, that the company is
to have it for eighteen months at the ex'
piration of which time the company is to
purchase it for $4,000 and to secure
bona fde subscriptions for $4,000 to
$4,000 of the capital stock in Rock Isl
and. Under these circumstances the
company will consider the proposals.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.
Personal AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
FROM THE Town OF MILAN.

I thN'Nhi AMI
FROM THE Town OF MILAN.
MILAN, March 2.
bad colds, is the prevailing complaint.
The water in Rock river has been fall
ing for the past week.
Mr.. Smith will return TO Savanna this
week, and remain until he finishes his
railroad contract.
d. W. Matthews left last Monday
night on land excursion and returned
on Friday much delighted with Kansas 9.
He disposed of large tracts of land.
The Rev. Cool, the presiding elder Of
the NJ. L. district, conducted the services
on Saturday afternoon and evening and
also on Sunday morning at the M. E.
church
Mr.. Knocke, who had charge of the
trimming department of the wagon fac
tory while running here, left on Monday
morning for Washington, Iowa, where he
accepts similar position.
VIII Muse. city editor of the Cedar
Rapids Gazette, on the 21st inst surprised
his many friends by being among them
about five hours. We regret so short a
visit.
r. B. Olmsted secured the position as
book keeper at the Black Hawk Paper
Co, which has been occupied by T. j
Medill for the past eight years, with gem
eral satisfaction,
The rumor is that there will be new
establishment which promises to give
employment to large number of work
men. We hope the enterprise will prove
success.
Our town, with about one thousand or
twelve hundred inhabitants, is becoming
famous for drug stores. DIR. Huvett &
Son are starting the third one. 1t is moi
necessary for our citizens to complain
new broom sweeps clean, and the old
established stocks will catch fits.
John Mcconnell, formerly of Bowling
township and A. r. Rathbun, engaged
in the drug business here, and about two
years ago formed a partnership ant
started drug store at Crab Orchard
Nebraska. A short time ago they dis.
solved. and Mr. Mcconnell has charge Of
the entire business. Mr. Rathbun i,
looking up location to practice as {
physician.
Our citizen, John Ellsworth, who ha.
been among US for years, is about to leav,
for Cedar Falls, Iowa, to take charge o.
paper mill there He has worked in oul
paper mill establishments with many up
and downs. He had an active part il
starting the first. then the Rock Island
and the last. the National, of which he
has been the superintendent since it has
been completed
The general topic is as 10 who will b,
candidates for town councilmen. How
ever, it is conceded generally that DR.
Matthews will receive the popular senti
ment for pres ident and Charles Brandon
burg and Henry Bunker are the choice
for councilmen. The feeling for tn
other two is considerably divided, and il
answer to many questions we feel quit
safe in bringing forth the names of on
worthy citizens, ]. C. Johnston and ]
c. Smith. This ticket would make
strong one, and the town throughout
would be we'll represented.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
BRIEFLETS.
Remnant sale at McGabe's

Remnant sale at McGabe's.
The popular Central shoe store is do
lag a booming business.
John Schaefer, Jr., of Port Byron, was
in the city today.
Remnants, dress goods and silks. at
McCabe's.
Go to the Central for bargains in boots,
shoes and slippers.
Another benefit week of low prices at
McCabe's
Eli Mosenfelder. of the popular cloth
ing firm of Mosenfelder & Kohn, left for
the east on business trip last evening.
Remnants, napkins and lace curtains
so per cent less than former price, at Me,
Cabe's.
Bailey Davenport ESQ, has appointed
Lon McLain steward OF the pavilion at
the watch tower.
For prices on the best hard coal in the
city call at the Port Byron Lime Assecia>
ttion. Telehone No. 1901, Cd
Remnants, remnants, remnants Some
one half, some one-third, some one fourth
less than former prices, at McCabes
special sale
NJ. Mulrin wishes his friends to know
that he is still inhaling the sweet air of
freedom at his familiar stand on the Milan
road. near the southern city limits.
+. ". Hurst represents the leadin-
American and Foreign Insurance Cos
Policies carefully written at current rates.
.gency established 1874. Office over
Rock island National Bank.
Steward Robertson has appointed
Samuel Wakely, formerly of Andalusa,
assistant steward at the poor farm in
| place of Samuel Robertson, who has re-
signed, and is going back to Pennsylvania
Among other matters to be acted upon
by the present session of the board of
supervisors, is the stewardship, of the
poor farm. A numerously signed petit
ton will be presented from Moline asking
J. 5. Robertson removal
At the residence Of H. L. SchIl on
Seventeenth street. Sunday afternoon,
Squire Cooke joined in matrmony Mr.
Charles Trub, of Peoria, and Miss Lena
Warner, neice of Mr. Schill
The equity board of supervisors hon
ored Supervisor John Aster. of this city,
yesterday, by elecung HIM chairman pre-
TEN OF the board. 1t was deserved com
phment, and Mr. Aster is not the mar
who will abnse it.
, ! In his saloon at the corner of Nintt
street and Fourth avenue, Swan Youn
gren takes pride in as fine an aviary o
stuffed birds as can be found outside o
scientific Institutions. The fowls are al
examples of Mr.. Youngren's skill as
marksman, and the variety is great ant
interesting.
Mrs Rebecca Scott, the mother of W
II, Scott, of this city, died at the residenc
of her son, H. P. Scott, on Summit ave
nue.. in Davenport, Sunday. She was s
years of age, and was born in Wheeling
Va. The funeral was held this after
, noon with interment at Riverside GENE
5 terry, Moline.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH TERM, 1885.

FIRST DAY.
March Board met pursuant to ad
journment. Present all the members ex-
cept Supervisors Cozad, Martin, Trumble
and Pearsall In the absence of the
chairman. Supervisor Aster was chosen
chairman pro TEN. The minutes of the
last days proceeding of the December
1885, meeting were read and approved.
Supervisor HOLSTER moved that Super
visor Ryder be requested to submit re
port in writing in relation to collecting
the amount due the county from Charles
Korb for boarding his wife at the poor
farm; carried.
Pending the reading of the reports of
overseer of poor, which were presented al
the December meeting, Supervisor Hol-
lister moved that the reading of the same
be dispensed with; carried.
Supervisor Viereich moved that that
part of the resolution heretofore adopt
ed by the board prohibiting the pay
ment of bills incurred on account OF
tramps be now annulled. Supervisor
Bowman moved that the matter be laid
on the table. Lost Supervisors Good
low, Barton and Bowman asked that III,
matter be laid over until tomorrow un
der the rule. Supervisor Viereich moved
that the rule be suspended. Carried.
Supervisor Fisk moved that the Boar,
adjourn until tomorrow morning at
o'clock. The yeas and nays being called
resulted as follows:
leas-Supervisors Barton, Bowman
Burial, Elliott, Fisk, Fitzgerald Har
wood. Norton, Smart, Swanson, Wake
and Wray-12.
Nays-Supervisors Campbell. Good
low, Heath, HOLSTER Noah, Ryder AM
Werlich.
Carried and board adjourned.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02

der to make good government when
they take hold. That in times past, only
kings and priests received this kind of an
education. but in this country the people
being the rulers, they should be educated
so as to understand their duties when
work is demanded of them. He con-
tended our system of education was par
TALLY wrong. Children should be
taught the principles instead OF being
taught to show the high mountains
and large rivers before asked to trace the
little streams. He illustrated with anec-
dote, and from his own experience and
observation, and every one went home
feeling something had been learned from
the eloquent doctors discourse.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
MOLINE.
''Only one

'Only one"
W, D. Hall, lately On the Port Byron
Globe, is at work for the Dispatch.
E. C. Graves, lawyer at Geneseo, was
at the keator, last night.
The overcoats and blankets for Co. F.,
arrived this morning, so the boys may be
comfortable for the remainder of the win
ter.
Conrad Grantz would have given ten
dollars to have been an alderman for
fifteen minutes last night. If Conrad had
accepted the position he might have had
it for nothing last election.
Dorman, the wounded popliceman, is
very weak this morning. DR.. Davidson
is not yet quite certain whether the bone
is mi ured or not. but thinks it is all right
There were eleven shots fired in ALL the
tramps firing three each, holding two as
a reserve, and Kittilson fired five shots.
The shot which hit Dorman was fred at
less than foot's distance. When Kittil>
son fired first the tramps could not have
been over five feet off. Dodging on both
sides saved them.
Only one"
The Morrison militia have disappointed
the company here very much in not com
ing on visit according TO their own pro-
posal received by company F, and read
to the company in dress parade. Every
preparation was made for them as far as
food and drink were concerned, speakers
appointed, the city officials invited to be
on hand and the press of the three cities
notified. No blood will be shed over the
matter, but hereafter some assurance of
more weight than words will be required,
when company l, of Morrison, declare
their intention to visit their comrades in
Moline.
| The DR.. Thomasf ecture at Library
hall last evening was highly instructive
and suggestive. He showed the necessi,
ty of proper training for the youth; that
the children should be taught philosophy
J and the principles of government IN or
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
New County Directory

Chas o. Ebel g. Co. have commenced
the canvass to collect the information
necessary for a combined directory OF
Rock Island county, and Scott county.
Iowa. 1t will contain the names of all
residents of these counties (ncluding
farmers). giving business or occupation
postoffice address, etc, except private
citizens of Daven port, Rock Island and
Moline. The work will also embrace 8
complete business directory of each city
town and postot1ce. giving style of firms,
names of individual members of same
also city, county and township officials,
etc. The work will be complete in every
detail, and of great value to every busi'
upss man
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02

A counterfeit silver dollar, described
as very dangerous and deceptive" has
made its appearance in neighboring cities.
The coin looks like a new dollar, bears
the date of 1885, but is a trifle too large,
and will not go through tester The
weight aud ring of the coin are perfect,
but the milling of the edge, and the
stamping of the eagle are not as plain as
the genuine.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
NASH WEARS THE CROWN.
Champion Trick and Fancy Bicycle
Rider OF America.-Last Evenings
Contest.

The Nash Ley bicycle contest at the
Rock Island rink last evening postponed
from Saturday evening-proved as inter-
esting as the first of the series between
these two great riders. The audience
was large and at the start seemed to be
equally divided as to enthusiasm and
favoritism for the contestants Nash,
however, was not long in making HIM
self favorite. His victory was apparent
as soon as the contest opened
At the commencement Nash and Ley
rode about the hall by way of introduc>
ton and then Ley came out aud manipu>
lated the bicycle in manner that was
pleasing and graceful, but misfortune
overlook him and running his bicycle into
a seat he fell headlong upon the floor
This, however, did not seem to affect the
audience as against him. and he was
heartily applaufed until Nash appeared,
going through the same evolutions with
so much more grace and ease that it was
evident that the Chicago man had no
show with the little fellow, whom Rock
Island is proud to claim for the present at
least. The one wheel riding was wonder
ful both men performing marvellous feats,
but Nash excelling in all Nash's rid
ing on one wheel, stripped of everything
except the foot rests, over stlle and
teter boards brought round after round
of applause, as well it might. The wagon
wheel riding by both was very interest
Ing and attested the skill of each, Nash
administered his competitor at every point,
and it was hardly necessary for the
Judges to award him the medal AS cham>
pion of the United States, which they
promptly did, In introducing the winner
Manager Harvey stated that he was cham
pion of Canada as well, and that he stood
ready to compete with any trick or fancy
bicycle rider in the United States or Eng
land. Ley acknowledged that he had
been fairly beaten. as was true, for
Manager Harvey will allow no put up
jobs" in his rink When man wins
there he does so on his merits, that is
certain.
Frank Brown acted as Nash's judge
while Mr. Head, of Moline, served fol
Lev, George Dunn, of Moline, was ref
cree. The judges were well chosen, this
being especially so as regards Mr.. Brown
who has won considerable celebrity as 6
sport, as his appearance on the floor las
evening testified. He is perfectly a
home in the business. Last evening,
race ends the contests between Nash anG
Ley, the former having won both.
RINKLETs.
The next rink attraction will be the
amateur contest on Thursday evening, or
which occasion prize silver pitcher wi!
be given away. each purchaser of tickle
being entitled to a chance for it. The
race will be for blood" as all contest:
participated in by local flyers are.
Capt Collins polo club will appear al
the rink some evening this week. 1t will
be AN attraction which will call out a largt
attendance.
Manager Harvey leaves for the east to
tainmcnts for his patrons,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02
Police Points.

j. W. Howard, of this city. who was
picked up while trying to sell fancy
inlaid box in Davenport, on Saturday,
was yesterday morning taken before JUS
tice Kramer who fined HIM 800 and
costs. Lacking the necessary cash,
Howard was sent to the stone pile to
pound rock for 30 days.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-02


Aid Schroeder reported bill of E. II.
Bowman, circuit clerk, $3.50, for cost in
suit of l.. Leseke VS. city, and recon-
mended its allowance. Passed
AID Schaffer, from the ordinance COM
mittee, reported an ordinance of Re
vised water rates, and moved its adopts
ion.
Aid. Larkin moved as an amendment
that the same be laid over for another
month. Amendment carried
Aid. Schaffer reported an ordinance
licensing stores for the sale of bankrupt
stock, "fire. i" ''assignees sale, etc. and
moved its adoption. Adopted as follows:
Yeas-Schaffer, Hodges, Ohlweiler,
Ladders, Winter, LaFkin, Edwards,
Schroeder, Sinnet-9.
Nays-Farrell, Cavanaugh, Atkinson
8,
Aid. Lsrkin, from the street and alley
committee, submitted the following:
To the Honorable Mayor AMI City Council:
The undersigned street and alley COM
mittee to whom was referred the matter of
grading Seventh avenue over College Hill,
would report that we drew up the accom-
panying specifications for said work, as
we thought in accordance with the in
structions given rs by the council at the
regular February meeting.
We then advertised for bids in the
ARGUS and Union for the same until Feb
10, 1886.
Ga Feb. 10, 1886, at p. m, we met
with the mayor to open the bids received
We found the following bids which we
attach to this report
No. /. Geo. NJ Heck, rejected on &C,
count of non compliance with specitica>
tons.
.. j. N. O'Neil, Is cents per cubic
yard.
3. Union Street Railway Co. 49, cents
per cubic yard.
4. Union Street Railway Co. provis,
lonal at III or 49, cents per cubic yard
5. David Stephens, IS! cents per cubic
yard.
After said bids were opened the mayor
explained that no means of payment had
been provided, and then the bids num-
bered 2, 3, and were withdrawn by
the bidders and the contract was not
awarded.
As there seems to have been a misap-
rehension on the part of your committee,
we would report our action back for more
specific instruction.
Very respectfully,
j. G. LARKIN.
JOHN OHLwEILER,
JOHN ATKINSON,
Street and Alley Committee.
On motion the same was received and
filed
Aid. LarkiD, from the police committee
asked further time to report on petition
of Cramer and Rolfe for refunding fine
granted.
Aid. Sinnet, from the bridge committee,
submitted the following;
GENTLEMEN:-The committee or
bridges would report the completion OF
bridge No. 3, over one Of the branches OF
Rock river. The bridge is good, sub
stantial structure, and gives good salts
faction to all who have examined it
The contract price was So, 500. Time OF
com letion, Nov. 18th, travel to be TN
interrupted. In consequence of non-fill
ment of contract, the city met with loss
which the committee placed at $3.50
which was deducted from the contract
price of $500 The balance, 1880
has been paid the company, for which
they have given their receipt in full.
All of which is respectfully submitted
F. M. SrNNET,
EDUn 7 Hopnrc