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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
A Fine sample Room.

On the corner of Third avenue and
Twenty-fourth street stands one of the
most substantial twostory brick struc,
lures in the city, which has just been
completed. It's owned by Mr.. l. Huber,
the brewer, and no expense has been
spared to make it convenient for the pur-
pose for which it will be used. The cost
of the building is about $1,000. The
building has been leased by Mr.. A Hill
debrandt, very popular man aud well
known in this vicinity wnere be has been
living for several years. representing Geo
Wagner, the brewer, and has been fitted
up In rich style by him. The room is
28x70 in size; the rear part being divided
into departments and fitted in fine style
for the convenience of those who wish to
enjoy their refreshments 10 quiet man
ner. The bar aud fixtures are simply
elegant. the woodwork being black " al
nut and other hard woods, and built in a
substantial way. Everything about the
place shows plainness. neatness and rich
ness. and no doubt will be one of the
most popular places in the three cities, as
Mr.. Bildebrsndt has spared no expense
in making the place the most attractive,
the furnishing having cost him nearly
$4,000. The liquid refreshments will be
the hest the market affords. The opening
of this place occurred today. A grand
lunch will be served e verS morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
A Good Investment.

ANYONE " no 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 of government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with steady growth
which gives assurance of stability The
good season and the great tide OF immi,
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate of Southern Nebraska and
of Kansas. flee Is it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter, added to a 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.
II you are looking for a 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 l have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land, Ill. SAvILLE JOHNSTON
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

T. W. Shea, Esq, of the real estate
and loan firm of Elliot & Shea, of st.
Paul, is in the city to spend Christmas
with his parents aud friends. There were
few people in Rock Island who did not
know Tommie Shea in his boyhood days.
Five years ago he was u bell boy in the
Harper house, where his faithfulness, dill.
igence and strict application to business
attracted the attention of Superintend.
ent Crumpton. of the G s., B. 6 O., who
gave him position in the agents office
at Davenport. He afterwards secured a
position in the office of the C, NJ. & St.
p, at st. Paul, and now he is one of the
most successful business men in the
northern metropolis. 1t takes a Rock
Island boy to climb the ladder of fame
or prosperity if he is given anything
like a fair chance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Mr.. A. B. Rodman leaves this evening
for Chicago, where he will spend the hol-
Hays, and then proceed to his ranch in
California, where he will take up his per-
manent abode. MIR. Rodman proposes to
engage in the breeding of fine stock.
His removal from Rock Island takes
from the city the last of Col. Rodman's
family-Mrs. Rodman having located
with her oldest son in Chicago. MIR. A.
B. Rodmau has host of friends in Rock
Island, and if the best wishes which &C
company him are fulfilled, he will have a
long life of honor and prosperity.
Mr.. Dryden is still convalescing. and
is daily becoming more like himself.
While Mr.. Dryden is improving. it may
be some time before he will he able to do
any mental labor The attending ply
stefan, Dr. Wallace says that for him TO
attempt to do any business before his
brain had entirely recovered from the
effects OF the shock, would be dangerous
as it might bring on Inflammation and
that for long time he would have to ex-
erclse great care about doing any work.
Monmouth Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Mr.. John Buffum has sold his valuable
farm in Andalusis township to Mr.. Albert
Hofer, also of Andalusia, for St1 800
The farm consists of 800 acres of the
best improved land in the county. Mr..
Bufum has been resident of Rock
Island county and Audalusia township
for fifty years. The best part of an in
dustrious and honorable life has been
spent in the county, and the news of his
determination to locate elsewhere will be
received with general regret. Mr. Buffum
has determined to 20 with his sons to
Spirit Lake, Iowa, where his sons have al
ready engaged extensively in business, and
which will be the family h)m4 after next
spring. Mr.. Buffum has several times
served as supervisor from Audalusia
township, and has been school trustee
for twenty-nine years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
The UnknnMn Dead

The coroner's jury in the inquest over
the unknown man found dead near the
c., B. & Q. track near Port Byron Junc>
ton, returned verdict that the deceased
was ian unknown man who had come to
his death while trying TO board train on
the c., B. & Q. road, while said train was
in motion. between Moline and Port
Byron Junction, in Rock Island county.
on or about the Dist day of December,
1885," Coroner Halves instructed Un-
dertaker Knox to inter the body at the
county's expense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Holiday Attractlon. at Crampton's

Bagatelle boards from 81 TO $7-a
very exciting game.
The Texas rancho goes off Ike smoke
Everybody wants one at 10 cents
Marble roulette. new style, IS cents.
Table croquct 81 to So so.
The flying pigeon and Regulator gun.
good toy for boys, 81
Toy printing presses aud type; magic
lantern.
Ski>hi japanese building game, 81
cents
Observation tower and elevator cons
bined, substantial toy A feet high, re-
duced TO As cents.
The home menagerie, one of the best
things of the kind ever produced, SO cents
Kakeba, three games combined on one
board. 81.
Parchiesi 81.
Games of geography, history and
mythology each IS cents. Call on r
Champion & Co.'S for attractive novelties
for Christmas gifts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
LOCAL NOTICES.
Choice candies at Birkenfelds.

Choice candies at Birkenfelds.
New pianos to rent at 3owlby's.
Machine oil and needles, at Taylor's.
Order your Christmas trees early, and
before purchasing call at Birkenfed's.
Go toJ. T. Dixon's for suitings and
overcoatings at low prices
The rink will be open Christmas ALTERS
noon and evening
Twenty per cent discount on Sx10
frames at Kingsbury's.
B. Birkenfeld has 800 christmas trees
for sale cheap.
Go to J. I, Dixon for low prices on
suitiDgs and overcoatings
II you want to hear some fine singing
60 to the rink Christmas.
A nice line of brass bird cages, of the
latest designs at Spencer's, very cheap.
New pianos and organs sold on easy
payments at Bowlby's.
Overcoatings very low for The next 80
days at J. T. Dixon's.
Rogers celebrated silgerware at very
low prices at Spencer's closing out sale.
One hundred and fifty different kinds
of music books can be seen at Bowlby's,
Give her an organ, and pay IS per
month, at Bowlby's music store.
Vases rs, 35, 40. SO, rs cents and 81
and upwards at Lundy & Bailey's.
Select your Christmas toys from Birk>
enfeld's new stock.
Singing by Messrs Housed, Bowlby
Griffith and Corns, at the rink Christ
mas.
A large line of table and pocket cutlery
at great sacrifice, at Spencer's closing
out sale.
Rock Island people will be benefited
by calling on Boman s. Josephson, Mo
line, when in search of holiday presents
The most elegant line of parlor and
library lamps ever exhibited IN the city
at Lundy & Bailey's.
We make specially of -four and retail
1t at wholesale prices, Streckfus &
Schaab.
The finest lot of music boxes mandolineI
and musical novelties to be seen in th,
tri-cities, at Bowlby's.
Elegant silver butter dishes rs cents
81 and $3.50 and upwards at Luudy &
Bailey's.
F. c. Hoppe. the tailor. will sell choic,
suitings and overcostiugs at cost for th,
next 80 days.
Forty new pianos in stock at Bowlby 8
Where can you find such variety TO &C.
lect from in the tri.cities3
Ten, Is, 25. So, 30. 70 cents and 8
means the prices Lundy & Bailey ar
selling fine cups and saucers for.
Tenderloin, spare ribs. sausage meat
kettle rendered and leaf lard, at Gil
mores pork house.
A few new organs in last years styl
of cases. Will sell at cost of making
easy payments-at Bowlby's.
Fine plated 5 aud bottle casters a
Lundy & Bailey's. at 70 cents to 5
and $3.50 and upwards.
Adam Klotz, of No. 1905 Fourth ave
nue., has nice line OF Christmas candle
and tree ornaments, and choice line O
toys and picture books.
Go to the city mills for your flour, buck
wheat, rye flour, rye meal. graham, cor
meal, ground fresh every day. Streckfu
d Schaab
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. @
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Asset
nearly 1000, 900. E. W. Hurst, agen,
Office over Rock Island National Bank
| 3. E. Parmenter, attorney at Law
Makes collections, loans money, and wi
attend to any legal business intrusted t
him. Office, postof1ce block, Rock Isl
and. LII ds&w1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Rock Island possesses several owners
of fast blood trotting stock. One day
this week two well known gentlemen,
each of whom owns flyer, got into a
discussion as to the merits of their re-
spective steeds, and the outcome was a
decision to let the horses themselves settle
the matter 1t was agreed that the
test should take place on Moline
avenue. Another gentleman, friend of
the contestants. was chosen to act as ref
cree. Quite crowd went up to witness
the sport, but one heat settled the race,
and left it unsettled. Each man thought
his horse was the best, and the affair
finally ended in something akin to row
The referee refused TO decide and there
was disappointed crowd, and no race
The driving park would do away with all
such grievances Let's have it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Turkey Rattle,

K. Schwecke, the popular proprietor
of Exchange Hall, near the depot on
Moline avenue, will have turkey rattle
this week. commencing Thursday and
continuing to Christmas night. A fine
lunch will also be served oil day and even
ing during the three days. and an extra
fine lunch on Christmas day. Conspicu-
Gus among the refreshments served at
this place will be Tom and Jerry. Kuhn
bacher, Pilsener and lager beer. Be sure
to go and see Rudolph.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
shit For Libel.

Geo. B. Henry, who lives in the upper
end of the county. and has served term
in the penitentiary on conviction of
forgery, has entered suit in the circuit
court against Andrew Anderson, city
editor of the Moline Dispatch, which
means McGlynn & Groom, for $4,000, for
an alleged iibelous statement appearing
in that paper. The Dispatch reproduced
from Chicago paper with comment, an
article rejecting. the plaintiff claims. up
on his character and he thinks da mayed
him Sc, 900 worth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Rays From the Headlight.

Clergymcn should make application for
permits over R. l. & P. at the depot,
foot of Twentieth street. at once.
The R. l. & P. will sell round trip tick
cts at excursion rates, Dec. "a. % and 81
and Jan. l, good to return on or before
Jan. g.
The Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe'S
Chicago extension has changed its name
from the Chicago, Kansas & Western to
the Chicago. Santa Fe & California, a
much better sounding title and much
more expressive 1t is said this road has
bought up the old Chicago & ST. Louis
road.
The trouble between the c., B. s. @,
the c.. NJ s St. P. aud the Illinois Gems
trail at Dubuque has ruptured an important
arrangement that has had existence there
for years. By it the Central has been
out of the St Louis field, having made
au agree ment with the c., NJ. & St. P. -,
by which the latter company had mo-
nopoly of the business between that city
and Dubuque. From East ST. Louis to
Rock Island the st. Paul was Dope ndent
on the c.. B. & @. Now the C B. & @
refuses to do business at Rock Island for
Dubuque with the ST. Paul, and hence
the Illinois Central's announcement A
Dubuque paper says: The course of the
C., B. Il N. toward the Central will be
watched with interest in Dubuque, whose
wholesale hardware dealers receive heavy
shipments from East st. Louis. and if
the c., B. & n. now makes war on the
Central they will profit by it"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
AT THE THEATRE.
The streets Of New York" by the
WILDER Company-A Rock Island
Manager.-.Stage Talk.


Manager---stage Talk.
1t was another delighted audience that
witnessed the performance of The
Streets of New York." by the WILDER Ly-
ceum Theatre company at Harper's thea
tire last evening. The play was well put
on and splendidly acted from the first to
the last act. Miss Marie Brainard, the
star of the evening. won repeated ap-
plause; while the comedy role was in
good hands in charge of Mr.. Simpson
The other rarts were all acceptsbly
taken. Tonight the roaring comedy,
"our Boarding House. will be given.
C. C. Knell, manager of Harper's thea
tire, has accepted the management of the
emotional actress, Lillian Lewis, who be
came such favorite here on her presen'
tation of 1.-THE Creole" last spring. Mr.
Knell will give bis star strong company
and Miss Lewis will make her debut in
Rock Island to popular prices the first
week in February. The company will
then start out on a tour of circuit,
which Manager Knell is now making up.
DRAMATIC CHAT.
"A Cold Day on the Laplanders, a
very amusing farce comedy. will proba'
bly, fill an early date at Harper's theatre.
The costumes worn in 'Nanon," the
opera to be sung here January 6, by the
Carleton Opera company, are said to be
beautiful beyond description.
Camilla REM, the celebrated dramatic
reader, assisted by fine orchestra, will
be the New Years day attraction at Har,
pers theatre.
Fay Templetou. the sprightly comic
opera prima donna who made the best
"Mascotte" ever seen on American
boards, is now singing leading parts in
the stock burlesque company at the Gaity
theatre, London. She married West, the
minstrel man, lived with him three weeks,
went back to the stage and married q
New York dude with an income of $12,.
900 year, and has now broken out in q
fresh place in London. The superstition
is that she has given the dude the shake
Fay was too successful at the start to
preserve her mental or moral eqHili>
brium.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Our Annual Discount sale

The season is advanced, and we find
the cloak department brim full of styles
in all sizes.
We must reduce our stock and there's
fore offer from now until Christmas,
twenty per cent discount from reg
ular marked prices on each and every
garment in the house. An early call is
solicited nj. ARNOLD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Krell & Math have very choice line
of novelties in toys which they are offer
ing at very low prices to close out stock,
as they do not propose to handle toys
another season, so call and get toys at
your own prices A car load of Christ
mas trees just received.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
HOGS.
A Big season In the Pork Packing
Ltne-What j. =. Gilmore
is Doing.

Ltne-What j. =. Gilmore
is Doing.
The present promises to be an unusu-
ally busy and successful season in one Of
Rock Islands most trhiying and prominent
industries. The ups and downs of gen.
eral business do not have much effect on
Mr.. j. S Gilmore's pork packing busi>
ness. Whether the times are dull or brisk
it does not materially affect Mr.. Gilmore.
He has SO much to do and he does it, and
sometimes little more, which, however,
is the case this year. He does more bus
mess and makes more money in six
months than many more industries do in
the year.
Mr.. Gilmore opened his season this
wear November 10. since which date
he has converted $500 hogs into
hams, etc. Last year be commenced
operations November 10. and for the
corresponding period of time had slaugh-
tered and packed 1000 hogs. He shut
down last season, February Is, his seas
sons business amounting 70 $500 hogs.
This winter he proposes to run until
March 1, by which time he will have
stored away over 10000 hogs, if the pres
ent rate continues.
So far Mr.. Gilmore has encountered no
difficulty in getting hogs suitable for bis
purposes, though he has bought, and
will continue to buy. all he can get if
they suit him. Rock Island is justly
proud of Gilnore's pork packing estab-
lishment, having as it has business ex>
tending all over the west. and speaking
well for the city wherever its products
are sold
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Notice.

Until March 1. 1887. Drs. Barth s
Babcock will make full sets of teeth,
upper and lower. for 800, and partial
plates in proportion. Best material and
satisfaction guaranteed; 1924 Rock ISL
and, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Santa Claus Is Here.

Krell & Math have very choice line
of French candies, put up in 1, 2, 3, and
5 pound boxes, also fine line of Christ
mas trees and Christmas tree ornaments,
all of which are being sold at low prices
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Crate and egg 1926; range No. 4, and
nut $3.50 per ton, screened and delivered
or best quality of anthracite coal.
E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23
Rsrth 4 Raboook. psutiat..

No. 1874 Second avenue. Special atten.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

Under the management OF Mr.. ii. A. Wick ham.
Pronounced by the press Of the whole country to
be the strongest company on the road playing
repertoire. Ninety weeks in The principal cities
of the United States and Canada, playing every
where to crowded houses. The following roper
toire will be presented during the week:
Monday .................W Woman Again ct Woman
Tuesday Observation-Disclosures. Two Orphans
Wednesday ...... Streets Of New York
Thursday ............... Our Boarding House.
Friday. ...................... Pearl of Savoy
Saturday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Our Boys
Saturday Matinee, m...-.- go. Hidden Hand
Admission, 10, 20 and 3Oc
N. Bon Saturday evening beautiful silver
pitcher, valued at $25, will be presented TO the
person holding the lucky number Numbers on
the pitcher will be given at the door each evening
during the week.
Reserve seats on Friday morning at Knell's
furniture store. Secure your seats and avoid the
rush,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

TOR TRADE Good Hotel property in Cam
L bridge. III. Want farm in Rock Island OF
Henry county.
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

DOR TRADE-Brick store and dwelling in No
L line-wsnt farm in Rock Island or Henry Co.
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

TOR SALE-2lh acres-fne fruit farm, mon
I ey-making property.
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

DOCK ISLAND City lots, cheap; small cash pay
n meni balance on long time
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

T. 1R TRADE 100 acres Kansas land for stock
L buggies, horses or general merchandise.
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-23

ZOE SALE 1870 acres five miles south of Milan
l splendid improvements.
MEDILL & WHITEHEAD.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-02

scrlbos un offenso under our laws. ~ is
not necessary In an indictment ior receiV-
log stolen property 10 specifically allcgc
the elements Of the theft OF such property,
but It liz sufficient 10 follow tho language
Of the statute Affirmed. Wilson, j.
Hurt, j., dlssenls, and holds that the
act creating this orense IA 30 indefinite
A. TO DO imperative. He concurs In the
opinion as to the sunlciency Of the indict-
mcnt, provided the net IL valid and oper-
alive.
r. u. Cooper w. the State. Appeal
from Erath county. IL Is sufficient If an
Indictment for rape alleg y In general
terms that the rape was accomplished by
force, or by threats, or by fraud, or by
oil these means together. When the ey.
ldence shows q rape was accomplished by
means Of threats, 1t was not error for
the court TO fail to charge In regard TO
the accomplishment OF rape by force.
When there is btll Of exceptions filed
to the action Of the court ovorruling a
motion for new trial, hut there Is not
to be found In she record any such april
cation, the action OF the court below viii
not be- revised. Affirmed Wilson, j.
fGy0ttG llammOnA % Rl. Vs. the State.
gCire faUlas case. TIE b md forfcited re.
qulred tbs principal Fay lannon's, 10
"appear before the next term OF the cuun,
~ court TO be held In and for the county
Of county, state of Texas, nj cOurt-housg
thoroat Ia tho city Of Wcatherfor ;" etc.
Held, fatally detective. The defect in
this bond consists In It's failure to state
the county. II the word "Parkeru had
al AZ I'm 80
after tho words "for the county Of where
Inserted inadvertently in the bond above,
tho bond would have been good In this
respect For this error the cause Ia rn,
yerscd and the case dismissed. Dismissed
Hurt, j.
I q, Furman Of AL w. Robertson 4
Iierndon, Appeal from Smith county.
plea TO the jurisdiction alleging that
the defendant IL improperly Joined with
other defendants, and thereby implicated
In tho wrong county, must be- nled before
nnswer To the merits, aud verified by
affidavit, or otherwise il VIII be stricken
out as q nudity. Where n party fled Il
plea Of privilege aud abatement and
afterwards ut the same time procured d
continuance OF the cause without asking
judgment OF the court upon his
plaa, II was held that 1t was
not error to dlsrogard ii at sub.
sequent term Of the court. When there
has been no administration upon the os-
tate OF u dccedebt II creditor cannot re-
cover in n suit against the heirs at law,ex
cept upon the following conditions
First, where there neither Is nor can be
administration, as from lapse of time or
otherwise. Second, when there Ia but
one dont against the estate and there has
been no administration, Third, the statu.
tory right given Ia cases where estates
have been Withdrawn from admlnstra
llon' Reversed aud romaudod. White,
L. j.