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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
A Good Investment.

Anyone who mas 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 % 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 a steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide of immit
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate of Southern Nebraska and
of Kansas, free as it is from the long
rigourous 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
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 have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land, III, SAvULE JOHNSTON
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

The wedding at the residence of Capt
7. J. Robinson yesterday afternoon was
al exceedingly happy affair, though
quiet, only the most intimate friends and
relatives of those, concerned being pres
ent. Rev r. G. Pearce performed the
ceremony which made Dr. R. W. .Salis>
bury, of Estherville, Emmett county,
Iowa, ard Miss Martha j. Henderson
man and wife. The attendants were Miss
Lucy Henderson and Dr. E G. Morey, of
Joliet, Ill. There was gorgeous array
of bridal gifts. and after the ceremony a
most elegant wedding supper was spread
DR.. and Mrs. Salisbury left for their
home at Baskerville, Iowa. last evening,
followed by the best wishes of hosts of
friends.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

The NJ. f. Conference of this district Is
in session at Peoria today and for the re-
mainder of the week The most peTpleX-
ing duty of the conference is the assigns
ment of the preachers for the ensuing
year. This is tough job, and requires
a great deal of tact, considerable knowl-
edge of civil engineering, smatterlng OF
geometry and philosophy and some idea
of geography. 4 minister OF the church
recently spoke of the trials and vcXations
Of making these assignments. The itin-
Grant system pursued by the Methodist
Episcopal church is frequently condemned
by those who do not understand it thor
oughly. But it is an excellent safety
valve for poor preachers and poor con-
gregatIons. 1t keeps a bad preacher
humping it from one end of the confer
ence to the other, and gives him rest for
only one year at a time in the same place
By the rules of the itineraut system, APP
pointments are made every year, and a
minister may be continued for the third
wear in the same charge, but no longer.
If he wants to stay for a second or third
year and the people want him to stay,
and his ministry has been a successful
one, it is generally so arranged that he
may stay but not always. Their arc so
many moves on the conference Chegucr-
board, necessary to follow if the first
move is made, that he is sometimes dis
placed.
1t is not a common occurrence
though for the divines of this church to
abandon their work to enter the political
field, and become stump orators under
the pretext of throat difficulties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
Register.

The boards of registry in the different
townships of Rock Island county meet
next Tuesday. and will not be III session
again until the week next prior to the
election. and then for one day only 1t
is apparent then, that one must register
at the specified times or go to the trouble
of having his vote sworn in on election
day. Democrats should realize this fact
and register at the proper time, and if
any one is known who is not acquainted
with this fact he should be Informed
Democrats should register and save trou-
bic. 1t is important that this should be
done, and there Is no better time than
next Tuesday to attend to it. Let all
democrats register.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
MOLINE.

Milt Mckinley has moved into the
house on Second avenue, formerly occu-
pied by Doctor Dunn.
Mrs. John Thompson has guest from
Grand junction, Iowa. Mrs LofStedt,
visiting her at present.
Rev F. c. Barnard. of Obering, Ohio,
is visiting in this city. He was at one
time the Congregational minister, and
made many friends when here.
The Union street car line is doing Il
rushing business, every car being full
both ways nearly all day yesterday. The
convention of the W. c. I. L. occasioucd
more travel, and people are finding out
how much more convenient the new line
is for those south and on Fourth avenue
Geo McNabuey is immortalized. He
had his name in print in three papers yes
terday; wonder how he has been disaD-
pointed. Had the post office anything to
to do with it? Poor George, we are
sorry to lose him. but his loss is our ctcr.
nal gain. Put him down as renegade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
A SENSATIONAL ARREST.
4 Sir Knight CeIlared in Davenport
for Completely in the sioux City
Murder.

Yesterday morning II. L. Leavitt, for
merly manager of the Standard theatre in
Sioux City, delivered himself up to the
authorities in Chicago upon being
charged with completely in the murder oil
Rev Geo. C. Haddock, which occurred in
Sioux City in August. d. W. Wood, an
attorney of Sioux City, had been in Chi
cago for the past week, following up
clews, and on Monday a telegram was
sent 10 Leayitt, who was in Alabama,
asking him to come to Chicago. He
went at once and surrendered to Wood
who left with his prisoner for Sioux City
on the noon train, which passes through
here at 80 p. III. When the reached
Davenport they were treated TO sur
prise. During the afternoon Sheriff
Leonard received the following telegram
from the Sioux City sheriff:
Have warrant for John Arensdorf for
conspiracy in Haddock murder. Will you
meet me at Council Bluffs tomorrow with
him at Ogden house? Answer.
Arensdolf, who is a resident of Sioux
City and member of the Knights of
Pythias lodge there. had been in Daveu-
por; for the past three days attending the
Knights Of Pythias encampment, and was
stopping at the st. james hotel. Depu-
ties. under orders from Sheriff Leonard,
proceeded to the hotel and arrested their
man, aud he was placed in charge of
United States Deputy Marshal Susen-
mehl, who started with him for Council
Bluffs on the same train with Wood and
Leavtt. Nothing could be learned Of the
evidence against AreDsdorf but as TO
Leavitt, it IS not claimed that he is a
murderer, but that he is acquainted with
the details of the plot to commit the muir
der
Although the murder may be yet fresh
in the minds of our readers it may be well
to recall a few facts in regard to it. The
murder of the Rev. Geo. c. Haddock,
which occurred in Sioux City, Aug 3, is
taken for granted as being the outcome
of bitter ight which was being waged
between the saloon element ia that city
aud the prohibitionist Mr. Haddock
w. IN. ~ tifIy Of and Jnr
many years Il member of the Wisconsin
conference. About seven years ago he
left Wisconsin and went To Burlington,
where he served three years in the Metho-
dist church, and caused a great deal of
otfense to the saloon element of that city.
From Burlington he went to Ottumwa,
where he remained two years. going from
there to Sioux City last summer. He had
wife and several children. The murder
was committed 90 the evening" of the Sd
of August as he was crossing Water street
at the corner of Fourth. A half dozen
men were standing on the opposite side
of the street. and as he came near the
fatal shot was fired from the crowd,
which Immediately scattered in every di,
rection, leaving no clew as TO who the
murderer was. As large rewards had
been offered for the apprehension of the
murderers detectives all over the country
have been working on the case, but until
yesterday only two arrests had been
made, both residents of Sioux City.
Arensdorf is a brewer at Sioux City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
YES. OR NO?
a Few Questions for the rarson TO
Answer.

answer.
The ARGUS has on several occasions
taken Rev. \. r. Morgan to task for his
hypocritical course in regard to the pro
hibitiou question So far he has re-
Trained from making any reply. simply
because he could not truthfullg deny any
of the statements made. He knows full
well that his present position is far from
an honorable one-an av0wed prohibi-
Zionist as a minister of the gospel, but an
prohibltionist as candidate for
sheriff. In the cause of honesty, right
and truth, the ARGUs begs leave to ask
Mr.. Morgan the following simple ques-
tons:
l. Were you not approached on the
Methodist camp grounds by member of
the prohibition party, previous to the
holding of that partys convention, and
asked if you would accept the nomination
of the prohibition party for the office of
sheriff?
, Didn't you reply that you would ac-
cept such nomination if rendered you2
3. After your nomination hv the pros
hibition party, did not you and brother
minister Grew Miller, we believed 90 to
a secluded spot on the camp ground with
the understanding that each should write
letter of acceptance, directed to the
chairman of the prohibition county COM
mittec, and whichever, in your opinion,
was the most suitable, that should be Sc
leCtcd for the purpose?
4. And, further. Did you not decide
that your friends letter was the better
worded of the two, and did you not come
to the city with the avowed intention OF
having the aforesaid letter published in
the newspapers. which letter would have
unqualitiedy stamped you as prohibi-
ZIONIST and in favor of the principles of
that party?
5. And didn't Boss" Wells and other
republican leaders induce you to .urn q
complete somersauIt on the prohibition
question, and publicly state that you
were not a prOhihi ZIONIST?
The ARGUS. in behalf Of its readers and
the citizens of Rock Island county, would
consider It a great favor if Mr. Morgan
will answer the above questions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
BRIEFLETS.

Fine citrOn and squash, at Lamps.
Fresh oysters and celery, at Lamps
Machine oil and needles, at Taylor's.
Fine peaches and grapes, at Lamps.
Oysters by the can or dish, at Krell &
Maths.
Give Lloyd & Stew art cali for gentle
men furnishing goods and hats.
Fresh bananas. peaches and grapes, at
Truesdale & O'Connor's,
The latest novelty IN neck wear, the
four- hand tics, at L;bermans.
Goods from the Gage stock will nearly
all be on sale Tomorrow at McCabe's.
Lloyd & Stewards goods are arriving
every day, call and see them.
Oysters served in all styles, at Krell &
Maths oyster parlor.
A full line of new gentlemen's furnish,
ing goods Just arrived at Libermans.
D. J. Webb and c. E. Livergood, of
the St Paul road, took in "Virgiuus' at
Harper's theatre last night.
For saie--A first class family horse aud
one draught horse. Enquire at Carse &
Ohlweiler.
The annual fair of St. Joseph's parish
will open for week at the skating rink
Monday, October %.
Lace and jersey pins from the Gage
stock less than one third value at Me-
Cabe's.
The time of the opening of passenger
traffic in the new C. B. & N, has been
changed from Oct. Il to Oct. 81.
If you like oysters, drop in and try a
dish of the best New York counts kept
in the city, at Krell & Maths.
Messrs. Geo. Lamont, Walter Freeman
and MI. Gilplin Moore and daughter res
turned from the Yelled Prophet" pa,
geant at st. Louis last evening
The original California quartette, T.
B. Dixon. C. E. Gould, c. F, Stanley,
VIM. Belknap, at the Ministries, Monday
night.
The GoOde-Smith difficulties at Auda-
lusia have been settled. so far as the cases
in court are concerned, and the cases diss
missed at plaintiffs cost
J. s. Drake is in the city on his way
from New York, where he has spent the
summer, to his home IN Kansas. Drake
is looking well and hearty, and says he
feels so.
The A. S. G. pliable hip corseis, manu>
featured expressly FORA. S. Gage & Zoos
fine retail trade, price 81. McCabe bought
80 dozen from the assignee and will close
them at SO cts. apiece.
Remember that the cold weather does
not stop the ice cream business. You can
get ice cream as usual for your party or
wedding, at Krell 6 Maths ice cream
parlor.
The advertisement of the Port Byron
Lime association, dealers in hard and soft
coal can be seen on the first page. Mr..
Spencer Madison is the manager, and he
would be pleased to fill your orders for
coal
! Liberman's salesnien were very busy
70 dsy breaking epsn hcses and upFaeka
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

The annual cncampment Of the grand
lodge of Iowa, Knights of Pythias, closed
its session at Davenport last night. The
rcsul. of the prize drill Of yesterday after
noon is explained by the following, and
prizes were awarded accordingly at a
meeting at the Burtis opera house last
evening, Gen. Carnahan of indianapolis,
grand commander OF the uniform rank of
the world, making the presentation
speeches:
DAVENPORT, Oct. :, 1886
To the honorable committee o. arrange
ments:
Gentlcmen--Yourb board of judges ap-
pointed to award the prizes for the uni
form rank competitive drill held this
day, have the honor to announce the fol-
lowiOg as their decision:
list prize to Muscatine division No. 12
of Muscatine, average execution 6S.2 %.
Cd prize TO Peerless division No. 5 of
Maquoketa, average execution 152.
81 prize to Diamond division No. 4 of
Des Moines, average executive 1894.
The prize for the best drilled COM
mander, to Capt. Lyman Banks of Mus
catinc division No. 10. Prize to division
coming greatest distance, to Sioux City,
Capt. Foster commanding.
Respectfully.
WILL J. MCKEE,
Brig. Gen. and Adjt Gen. U. r.
p W. McMANUs,
Col. ID Reg. l, N, G.
EDWIN l. CAMERON,
Capt. Co. B. I'd Regt, l. N. G ..
The basis of marking was 100, that be-
ing the STANDARD of perfection. Cedar
Rapids was chosen as the place OF the
next annual meeting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

West given last evening was referred TO
the plans of work committee. Miss Mary
Mcdowell gave report of young wom-
ems work. DR.. Bushnell reported on the
work in the Social Purity department.
Mrs Hibbins of Peoria supplemented
these remarks by others on the same sub
ject
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
was made a special order of business
TelIcrs appointed were Miss Northam,
Miss Collins. Miss Goodrich and Miss
Gilbert. Miss West positively refused to
serve another year while her other duties
were so pressing. Upon ballots Mrs. L.
S. Rounds of Chicago was elected presi>
ident for the ensuing year. Miss West
was elected vice president by acclama-
ton. The following Officers were also
elected by acclamstlon.
Recording Sec'y-Ruby l. Gilbert, Chi
cago.
corresponding Secretary HOOD
ChIcago.
Treasurer-Mrs. S. B. Wilkins, Rocks
ford
Financial Sec'y-Mrs. Jennie South
gate, Rockford
Prayer service led By Mrs. E. A. Blair,
of Lebanon, followed. and the meeting
adjourned at 12:15.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the NJ E. church, Des Moiues
district, comprising Missouri. Iowa, Me-
braska and part of Kansas. is in session
at Davenport. There are /, 400 women
in attendance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

DIR. Barth was called TO the residence
OF James McQuade on Twenty first
street near Fifth avenue last evening, to
relieve Mrs. McQuade of suffering from
a dose of laudanum administered with
suicidal intent. He succeeded in ressus-
citating her, notwithstanding her efforts
to prevent him from doing So Domestic
infelicity was the cause OF the rash act.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

ing the new fall and winter stock of
mems furnishing goods which consist of
everything novel and desirable in the
market. More boxes will continue to
arrive for several days yet, and he pro-
poses to show the people of this vicinity
finer stock than ever.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
Will SnNut.

Messrs. J. 7. Kenworihy, E. W. Hurst
and l.. c. Banding go to Andalu.la to,
day, where they will address demo
cratic and peoples meeting tonight IN
lsagaags pis.r end &c .hs point
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
Vim. McEniry,

Attorney at law, loans money on good
security makes COLLECTIONS, Reference,
Mitfhsll 3 Lysdsj hsskst's; ONCE IN
srss efass stssk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
AT THE THEATRE.
Charles Pope the Eragedian- IN WI
ginius'---C Coming Attrae-
tiOns.
POPE's "yIRGINIUs.

Pores "yRGINIUs.
Though eminent in his profession IN
the world at large. Charles Pope Inc
tragedian, is comparative stranger to
the dramatic people of Rock Island.
His home is at st. Louis. and while his
life has been given to the stage, his APP
pearance before the foot lights as star
,raeedian has not been SO extensive in
years, as that of any of the other great
actors of the world. Pope is proprietor
of Pope's theatre at st. Louis, and he
makes the dramatic profession the study
of his life.
The play of last evening was Sheridan
Knowles great AMI terrible tragedy
"Virginius, a character to which MT Pope
adapts himself admirably, though he Is
not a Mccullough nor Warde in the
role. He has magnificent clear voice, IS
of fine appearance on the stage, but his
facial expression and manner of wearing
bis beard take from the character half
of the granduer of the Roman Father
as conceived by Mccullough and Warde.
1t was grand entertainment however,
and Popes future is undoubtedly bright
one, especially when the rarity OF tragic
actors of the present time is considered.
The support was good, as far as ii
went Mr.. Harry Meredith's ''Applus
Claudis" was one of the finest pieces OF
acting that has ever been seen GA the
Rock island stage His acting in many
of the passages was fully up to that
of the star. The Virginia of Miss
Virginia Payne was admirable, more
faithful portrayal of the character is not
given upon the American stage today
Mr.. Charles ". Sutton made 4 good
"IciliuS, and Mr.. Evelyn Evans is Den
talus," Mr.. j. Z. MacGregor as "Casius
Claudius, > Mr.. James Taylor as "Nume-
torius,7 and Miss Constance Hamblin as
''Servis," all acquitted themselves with
credit.
FO0TLIGHT FLASHES
The great moral drama. The Wages
of Sin" is to be given at HarperS theatre
by C. C. Muabury's company, on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings of next
week. The attraction will certainly draw
good houses. Manager Knell is surely
determined to give the theatre:peOple of
Rock Island opportunity to witness the
chief attractions of the day, and his eff
forts should be substantially appreciated.
Manager KuelI received this morning
the following telegram relative to the
Wages of Sin" company, which appears
at Harper's theatre next week:
CHICAGO. Ill, Oct. :, 1886.
c. C. kneIl. Manager of Opera House;
| cannot speak too highly OF the
Wages of Sin" company, now playing a
weeks engagement at my theatre. 1t Is
one of the very best entertainments ever
in our house. Play exceedingly strong
and not weak spot in the cast. can
cordially recommend play and people to
you and Rock Island, and gladly DO so
unsolicited. Business here very large
and play great hit.
ALFRED JOHNSON,
Manager Criterion theatre, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

for your hard coal, pure I,ehigh, all
grades at the lowest market prices Give
them call. Office at 1908 Second ave
nue., and Kroger's old stand on Twenty
fourth street. Call and scethe samples.
Telephone 1896
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket office 1908 Second
avenue. div
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
WOMEN WORKERS.
The State w. c. 7. u. at the CUngTe-
gational Church in Moline.
Completion Of Yesterday 50 Proceed
What was Done this Horn
ing---OfIccrs Elected

YESTERDAY AFTERNOONS SESSION.
The report IN last evenings ARGUS of
the state convention of the W. {. I. U.
in session at the Congregational church
at Moline, gave the proceedings up TO the
noon adjournment. The afternoon ses>
sion opened at 100, Miss West, presi-
dent, in the chair After the usual de
votional exercises, the minutes Of the
morning session were read and approved
Mrs Kirkpatrick. superintendent OF
WORK AMONG RAILROAD EMPLOYEES,
reported that little railroad tracts hid
been distributed all over the state. Many
Of the women carry these tracts with
them in their travels, using them effects
ually for the Masters work. At SavanN
ma Miss Willard addressed several rail
road men, receiving close attention and
achieving much good.
Mrs. c. P. Miller reported that some of
tue unions had been working during the
year TO suppress the publication and sale
of
IMPURE LITERATURE.
The superintendent of public schools
have been asked to cooperate in the sup
preston of such literature among the
pupils Music was reported by Miss
Ames for Mrs c. c. Smith.
The report of superintendent of press
work, Mrs. G. Ii. Read was next read
columns in goodly number of secular
and religious papers have been obtained
for the temperance work. The report of
the superintendent OF the dep artment Of
sACRAMENTAL VINE
was read by Miss Gilbert Tor the super
intendent. She reported that fermented
wine Is not used in Moline, Watertown.
Hampton, Rapids City, Cordova and
Rock Island except in two churches. The
ministers of these did not reply to the let
ters sent them. In Gen eseo four
churches use the unfermented wine
from nearly all parts of the state
come like reports.
The superintendent OF temper
auce, camp and grove meetings.
Mrs. J. B. Hobbs, reported that
the Ninth district held meeting in
July. Addresses were made by Mrs.
Hoffman, of Missouri, Mrs, Palmer,
Rev. Mr.. Baker and others. The
Seventh district had camp meeting with
addresses by many prominent speakers.
The Fifth dist>ict also had all excellent
meeting.
Miss Goodrich had presented the
missionary phase to "a large audience
in the Sixth district, also to meetings under
the charge of officers of the Fourteenth,
Eighth and Tenth districts. A training
school was held at Lake Bluff, and many
interesting discussions held on branches
of work. The country at large was well
represented at that time.
Tho Cnhiact Of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
Hard Coal Market .

Crate and egg 1875; range No. 4, and
nut 81 81 per ton, screened and delivered
or best quality of anthracite coal.
f. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08


Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Oct
9, 1886.
Asa Dora Lee CD
Anderson Miss Mary Martin Miss Kate
Bowles Miss Allen Olson Miss Emma
Craver Chas Roberts E L
Carroll Miss Maggie Rogers Mrs Lue
Davenport Thomas Ray Miss Minnie
Finker Willie Resch Miss Mary
Gaylord Hon A B Richter Otto
Howard Harry NJ Rymer Miss Rose
Holling Sohn Stromerp W
Height Messrs J L G Sands George 6
Hopkins Miss Lizzie Shaffer lanes
Hulderman VIM schmit Thee
McCormac Mrs * M Tabor Mrs B
johnson Claus Thomas Lizzie
Kemp CHI Thompson Rev r
Kinnealey Martin Weland MrsE r
Lauterbach b Young Miss MiIly
FOREIGN LIST.
Bjerkstrom Edberg P
Give the number Of the list when calling for
advertised letters. c. ". HAYES, ?. NJ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-08
Advertised List of Letters No >

List of letters uncalled for at the PostOffice at
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Oct