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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
A FOE TO FREEMEN.
Rev. A. n. Morgan at the Orange Pic
| mic at Presumption In July.


Ga July 10 last, the annual Orange
picnic was held at Presumption. The
Orange flag was displayed, English airs
were discoursed and a great time had.
Rev. A, R. Morgan was there, of course.
He had not turned his back upon the
pulpit then. but he was laying his lines
for the shrievalty nomination. his inten-
ton being to abandon preaching and de-
vote his energies to politics, should he be
successful in securing such nomination.
Morgan thought it would be great po-
litlcal hit to go out there and talk
against Catholicism-andh he went and
made speech, which the Union, in COM
menting on at the time, said by way of
attempting to excuse the indiscretion of
probable republican nominee, The
speech of Mr.. Morgan needs but few
comments We expected something good
and was not disappointed.
The principal speech, which was en-
dorsed by all present, including Morgan,
was made by Rev. Henry Brink. The
Unions report of it says: The wit of the
Rev. Henry Brink, the last speaker, was
enjoyed by all He handled Catholicism
with ungloved hands. He thought that
although it might comb its hair and
black its boots, it was the same old Cath
olicism still And if it was standing
back and grittiDg its teeth. it was only
because it knew that it was subject TO the
powers that be-" Morgan pronounced it
the greatest success in the picnic line he
had ever attended He estimated the at
tendance to 1900 to 5000, and came
home, thinking in his egotistical way,
that every one of those five thousand
would vote for him because he had
sneered at q christian faith because it
differed from his own, and gloated over
the expressions which have beset the
Irish people under the doctrines in Eng,
land which he at this meeting applauded.
The ARGUS would not make this cam
paign fight on religious sects or creeds
far from that-it would honor and re-
spect all christian denominations and
faiths. but where minister of the gospel
enters the political field and seeks to
make votes for himself by drawing the
sectarian line and condemning those who
differ in creed from the church he repre>
sents, it is the duty of the press in defer.
ence of other religious beliefs, to speak.
The attention of the ARGUS has Just
been called to Morgan's speech at that
time. We did not consider the meeting
of sufficient general importance to have a
representative present, and as the only
mention was made in the obscure morn.
ing paper published in this city, there are
doubtless others who were not aware
that these speeches had been made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Few Cold Facts.
Moline Chimes

MOLINE. Oct. 13.-In consideration of
the deluge of campaign lies hurled at one
of the candidates on the peoples ticket,
it becomes necessary to reveal 10 the
public the utter falsehoods and contemp-
tible misrepresentation that have appear
ed from time to time in some of the bri-
liant republican journals of this city. In
the first place wish to produce the testi'
many of one of the neighbors of the Can>
didate for sheriff. Mr. Sharp Silvis, man
of eminent responsibility and of an old
and honored family, who has known Mr..
Silvis ever since be was mere lad. and
who watched him grow from youth to
manhood without one blot or stain upon
his character, and who has seen him the
boy teamster begrimed with coal dust,
the emblem of honest labor. Day after
day and year after, year pursuing an honest
calling, and reaping the reward of success
that is merited only by the honest and
industrious. 1t is well>known fact that
few years ago one of Mr. Silvis' neigh
bors, who was a poor man, was taken
sick, and, during the hot months several
times Mr.. Silvis took wheelbarrow, and
wheeled over to his sick and unfortunate
neignbOr large pieces OF ice. Further
more. notwithstanding the garbed states
ment to the contrary by one of the old
party organs, there is not man living
who ever worked for Mr.. Silvis but who
will readily support the above statement
respecting Mr.. Silvis' generosity and lib
erslity of spirit. and IN answer to the
statement made by the reverend candi'
date on the republican ticket some time
ago ''to look with suspicion on any can
didate who spends more than the office
is worth to him to get elected" | would
say. Suppose Mr.. Silvis should spend.mort
money than the Office is worth, it Is his
own hard earned cash and not the con
tents of a contribution box or the pro-
ceeds of donation party, and in spend
ing the money he would only be demon
strating the spirit of his nature, that is
the spirit of give" not take, and the
public would be equally justified in look
ing with suspicion on man who would
exchange seat in synagogue" for @
hangmans post. and who would get W
before a crowd three or four nights in 8
week to ask for the post. GEO. RILEY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
MOLINE,

The Smith building was damaged about
300, and Barnard & Leas' about 5000,
by yesterdays blow.
Stella, six year old child of G. G.
Thompson, is i'll with some kind of fever,
probably malarial. DR.. Davidson is in
attendance.
II is reported that Mr.. Bordner has de
cided TO erect -four store buildings on the
ruins left by the late fire north of the
postoffice building.
The stockholders of the Moline pillow
company reelected the old board of d.
rectors at their annual meeting on Tues
day evening.
City Clerk Mcpherson, accompanied by
his wife, has returned home His wagon
brake was much praised and he thinks
that shortly he will be receiving some
revenue from those who use it.
William Lambert was arrested yester
day afternoon for assault to commit rape
on Nellie Forwincle. who lives near the
Union street car railway barn. The pre-
liminary trial is in progress this after
noon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
The Wrong Idea

The Sid c. France company paraded
the streets this afternoon on horse br"k
attired in cow boy attire, advertising the
performance of Jesse James at the
Olympic theatre at Davenport tonight.
Looks like democratic procession"
hid one of Il crowd in front of the Rock
Island house.
Not at air. responded another,
1T is republican for all the world;
can't you sec that fellow in the lead with
the bloody shirt.
And no more remarks were made until
the procession had gone BY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
knights for Neece.

The Chicago Daily Neos has the follow
ing, which will remove any doubt as to
where the Knights of Labor stand on
Congressman Neece's reelection:
The republicans of the Rock Island
congressional district claim that the
Knights of Labor at Moline and Rock
Island do not support the labor>union
conventions Endorsement of Niece, but
will vote for Gest. The state lecturer of
the Knights of Labor who has been
through that district, says the knights
have Endorsed Neeee in all their assem-
blies, and will give him their alTpst sol
ID vote. It is upon this 'lia, Nescs de-
psada Tor slegslee,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Mrs. Northup's Funeral.

The funeral services of the late Mrs. ].
H Northrup were held at the NJ. E.
church at Hampton at 9 O'Clock this
morning. the services being conducted by
Presiding Elder P A. Cool, who deliv-
cred beautiful and impressive discourse,
an appropriate tribute to the useful
christian life which had ended. Rev.
Miller also took part in the services. The
remains were brought to this city in a
special car on the c., NJ. & st. 2 road
A large number of Hampton and Carbon
Cliff people came down with the relatives
and friends The pail bearers, MeSsrs.
J. T. N0ftsker, E. H Buck, j. L Free.
man. J. F. Robinson, S. s. Kemhle and
DIR. W T. MsgilI, conveyed the casket to
the hearse. and the procession formed
and proceeded to Cbippiannock, where
the interment took place The services
at the grave were conducted By Presids
lug Elder Cool and Rev. r. q. PearCe.
There were many handsome floral tokens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
QUITE A CURIOSITY.
People In the Lower End OF the C0un-
ty Anxious to See the ParsoE, but
Are D1sapp0intedThe Re
nuI,liaa.a NJ eating

Are DfsappOinted---The Re
publican Meeting.
DRURY, Oct. Alt had been re-
ported for the last week or ten days
that the Rev A. R. Morgan would
speak in the Baptist church and talk to
the people on the political outlook of the
county. Rather small crowd gathered
at the church at about seven O'Clock.
The arrival of Morgan was patiently
awaited, and about s o'clock DIR.
Boughton, of Edgington. and Uncle
Billy Bruner arrived. They brought
the report that Mr.. Morgan could not be
present. having an engagement else
where, and they came fol- the purpose of
speaking to the people in his stead
After Mr.. Boughton had spent about an
hour talking of the planetary system,
continental money and endeavored to say
something about greenbacks, about
which he knew little or nothing, we were
surprised by the arrival of Mr.. Gest and
two others-Mr. Sturgeon and Mr.. Adair
Peasants, of Rock Island.
Mr.. Gest was introduced, and dis
coursed on the tariff question. pension
laws and gave his views on the land mo.
nopoly. He expressed himself to be a
high protective tariff man, and was in
favor of giving all soldiers a pension,
whether disabled or not. Speaking OF
our public lands, Mr.. Gest realized that
our public domains were fast slipping
away, but seemed TO have forgotten that
it was his party that allowed foreign cap
italists and home and foreign corporations
to become possessed of so many of our
acres. He handled all those questions
like man who had been out of politics
for the last twenty years
Mr.. Sturgeon was then introduced and
said he had not come for the purpose of
making speech, that the others had
picked him no on the streets of Rock
Island and that the party had not had
anything to eat since morning; that he
felt more like eating than talking, and
in fact he talked and acted like very
hungry man, and about all ne did say
was he wanted us all to vote for Gest. Mr..
Peasants was next introduced and made
a very fiowery ~ speech. He said he
had been life long republican and never
scratched his ticket, but he hoped there
were democrats and greenbackers in the
house (of which there were more than
republicans) and his advice to them was
to scratch their ticket and vote for W. Ii.
Gest. One would Judge by the speaker s
remarks that they had at lost sight of the
balance of the ticket, and their whole aim
and object was to secure enough votes TO
elect W. H. Gest. Uncle Billy Bruner
was called upon and maze the most glow
ing speech of the evening, He took up
the candidates on both the county tickets,
saying be was well acquainted with all of
them. He spoke in very complimentary
terms of each one, which pleased the audi
ence very mnch, and he wound up by
saying he thought the best fellows in the
bunch would get the most votes.
The meeting closed aud it was rainin z
quite hard and the last seen of the
speakers they were standing in the middle
of the road In the rain wondering where
they were going to stay all night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

A mass meeting of democrats and the
peoples party called attention al Cordova
last evening. Chas B. Marshall presided.
The speakers were; Messrs. J. T. Ken
worthy, NJ. M. Corbett and j. NJ Retick>
er, each of whom was listened to atten.
lively, and the meeting was productive of
much good TO the combination which Is
10 sweep the hsld shsss weeks hence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
FRANKLIN T. 0LDT.
The Democratic Candidate for state
superintendent of Public In

struction in the City.
Prof. Franklin T. Oldt, of Lanark,
Carroll county, democratic candidate for
state superintendent of public instruction,
is in the city, and will remain here few
days. the guest of his many friends.
Prof. Oldt Is man of bright intel
lect, thorough educational advantages
and of strong executive ability. He has
held numerous positions of prominence
in the educational institutions of Carroll
county, and is eminently qualified 10
make worthy successor to Superintend-
ent Raab.
Prof. Oldt is virtually local candidate
for this important state office as coming
from the northern part of the state,
which includes this section, he should and
will receive cordial and hearty support
from Rock Island and adjoining coun-
ties. 1t is an opportunity rarely offered
in state politics TO vote for man who
comes from our own immediate neighbor,
hood. and in this case the interest of the
community should be considered in ad
vance of party bias.
Old man Edwards, who is Prof Oldt's
opponent, might have been a proper per
son for the place in his earlier years, but
that day has long passed by. All his fac
ulties have been steadily failing for long
time past, SO much that he retired from
the profession of teaching several years
ago. His memory and his eyesight are
said to be especially weak. Indeed, II is
positively asserted that he is unable to
recognize old friends upon the street,
owing to his failing faculties 1t would
be the height of folly in the people to
elect man TO 50 important u position as
school superintendent who is so in6rm
that he was compelled to retire from the
state normal school on account of his
disabilities. II would be particularly
foolish when IA man like Prof Oldt, who
is in the full possession of his mental
and physical powers. is in the field.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

Rev. G.. j. I.uckey. the newly appoint
ed pastor of the NJ. E. church Of this city,
comes from Geneseo. The Henry county
Ne,cs says of him:
His talents prominently fit him for a
larger field of labor than Geneseo. Per-
sonally speaking as one outside the pale
of the church. though strongly in sym
patty with it, we never saw Methodist
minister leave geneseu whom We regret
more than Mr.. fucksy,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

In obedience to the call of Miss Fran
ees Willard, president of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
Saturday, October 10, will be observed as
day of fasting and prayer by tho bran,
! rhes throughout the country'
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

The large packing firm of Armour &
Co., Chicago, is evidently badly Grip
pied by the present strike of its men
The company sent the following dispatch
TO Mr.. j. s. Gilmore. of this city. today
Our men all out. Can you get us a
few beef butchers? Will pay fares to
Chicago and four dollars day to compe,
tent butchers. viii sleep and feed men
free in the house, and guarantee them the
fullest protection and steady time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Dissolution Notice.

To whom it may concern: On the 22d
of September. A. D.. 1885. the firm of
Schillinger s. Tumble, boiler makers of
Moline. dissolved partnership. Thomas
Trumble assuming all liabilities and is au
thorized to collect all outstanding debtsl
MARTIN SCHILLINGER,
THOMAS TRUMBLE.
MOLINE, H.. Sept 81. 1886.
Thomas Trumble will carry on the boil
er making business at the same place,
and hopes to merit continuance of the
patronage heretofore given the firm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
A Girl.

Ex-Alderman James W. Cavanaugh,
the democratic and peoples candidate for
county clerk and who for four years af>
ter December, will act in that capacity,
thinks he has an extraordinary streak Of
good luck, and well he may for his home
is blessed by the advent of one of the
rosiest, sweetest little girls that ever man
was father to. Mr. and Mrs, Cavanaugh
have indeed reason to be happy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

Crate and egg 1875; range No. 4, and
nut 81. 30 per ton, screened and delivered
or best quality of anthracite coal
E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
VIM. McEniry,

Attorney at law, loans money on good
security, makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde, bankers. Office in
post office block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly S1.000,000. E. w. Hurst. agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Offsrman Island Picnic Ground.

Churches and societies desiring special
rates or transportation, should apply
early to Eli J. FARMLAND, p o. drawer
E. Rock Island, H.. or call at the island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Rarth q Rahcnck. Dentists.

No. 1724 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, 1886-10-15

You can get cut rates over any railroad
al Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
avenue. div
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
WILL Il. JOHNSON'S

Tea Spoons, Fish Knives, Coffee Spoons oal'-
Peppers, Sugar-Tongs, Pie-hnlves, oh'e DISH
longs, Cream Ladies, Butter-knlves all caseo III
handsome Plush, Decorated Glass, In CastofS'
Celery, Pickle Spooners and Teas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15

st. Paul Lodge No. 1917, K of P. meet
in regular convention Friday even
ing at 500, sharp.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
HALF.CENT A WORD.

EOR RENT.-THREE NICE UP.
L stairs rooms suitable for light house keeping
for Young couple, widow. or middle aged lady
sol Fourteen and a-half street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-15
Advertised List Of Letters, No. 3.

list OF letters uncalled for. at the Postofce. at
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Oct.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
--MARTlNSBURG INDEPENDENT
a Saturday. Feb. ~. 1856.
EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN.

We have to-day every facility of
giving to our children the highest
standard of education. Our public
schools are scattered all over this
broad land of Liberty and it is the
privilege of all to become men and
women of learning. The time when
our parents were growing up to man
hood or womanhood, schooling could
hardly be had and if so, it was by pay
ing tuition, but to-day it is within
the reach of all. With the expert
ence of our forefathers we see the ne
cessity of an education to make our
children useful and fit to adorn So
ciety. We can have just as great and
learned men and women as the past
has given us and their names go
down to the future ages for those of the
coming generations. OH would that
I had the tongue of Demosthenes to
nrge my race, to the great necessity,
of gaining an education. The chance
of improving and bringing to high
er standard has been of recent date
for our people. We can not enroll
among the great and learned, as many,
as other nations; because darkness
has SO far been our heritage Such
is done away with and to-day we can
be making great men. Net only the
door of education is opened; but
those of science and art. God has
implanted himself within our race
more, possibly than any other race.
Who ever hears of infdelity among
us? We as people believe and
worship the true and only living God.
The future is bright with the morn
ing ighgt of greatness for us, as a
nation l. NJ S. GAINESVILLE, o.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

Yes, that's porpoise, said Il
fish dealer in the Quincy market to
a reporter; Eyes, it's porpoise.
Cape Codders call them putting pigs,
and / suppose nothing short of pho
cana communis would satisfy you
newspaper fellows"
"Are porpoises good for any
thing?"
''Good for anything? Why, bless
you, yes. Their meat is splendid
eating, and make just as good mince-
meat as any bit of beefyou ever saw.
Then their blubber dried out makes
fine penetrating oil, which is great
for reumatism. Take some of the oil
and put it on your hand and it'll
soak right in to the bones"
"You said porpoises were called
putting pigs Why is that -
"Well, they root around for then
grub, and then when they're swim
ming very fast they look around like
a fat old hog. Some folks say they
can swim hundred miles an hour
but Pm willing to cut it down tc
about eighteen and call it square"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. e. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
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abscess on lungs, and reduced to walking
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Call at 4 Williams Il Bros drug store
and get free trial bottle of this certain cure
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27

AN EDIToR's TRIBUTE.-Theron p.
Heater Editor, of Fit. Wayne, Ind,
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years have always used DIR. Kings New
Discovery, for coughs Of most severe
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
An UnfOunded Suspicion.

Mrs. Clapper-Auther, fear you
do not love me.
Mr.. Clapper-What ridiculous
idea. What makes you think / have
ceased to love you?
Because you show signs of ilnpa-
tience when l talk to you"
"H'ml Well, my dear, be assured
that I love you"-(a pause)-"still.'
-PhiIddelphid Call.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-27
Important.

When you visi or leave New York City,
save baggage expressage and carriage hire
and stop at the Grand UnionHotel, oppo-
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ted up at a cost OF one million dollars re-
duced to 81 and upwards per day. Srrc.
pean plan. Elevator Restaurant supplied
with the best. Horse cars, stages and ele.
waited railroad to all depots Families can
live for less money at the Grand Union Ho'
tel than at any other irst-class hotel in the
city.