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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
WHY so MUCH NONSENSE?
The Union Sets up a Howl About
DIR. Gregg's Removal as Post
Surgeon

Our morning contemporary is greatly
indignant to think that the venerable and
esteemed DR.. Patrick Gregg, of this city,
should have been removed from bis Of,
fee Of post surgeon on the government
island with it being consulted. And
what is more, the Union, not excepting
DR.. Gregg himself, seems to be the only
source from which comes anything in the
shape of kick. DIR. Gregg was not EN-,
powered with the title of post surgeon as
far as its military bearing is concerned,
for if he had been, the army regulations
would have necessitated his retirement
from active service thirteen years ago,
and his being placed upon the retired list
of the army at half pay.
1t was through Colonel Flagler's influ>
ence that DR.. Gregg was kept in the
capacity as long as be was. and if the Of
flee comes under the army regulations,
Col. Flagler neglected his duty in retain
ing him, after he reached the age speci-
fed in the rules of the army for the re-
tlrement of an officer. The Davenport
Democrat, in ridiculing and commenting
upon the Unions senseless attack, aptly
remarks;
The fact is DR.. Grant never knew that
DR.. Gregg was to De suspended until the
place was rendered him by Commandment
Baylor. There was no ''coveting." no
influences put to work secretly at Wash.
ington"-nothing of the kird. Another
fact is, that Dr. Grant has been physi
clan for officers fam lilies on the island
for some time, the officers paying him
out of their own pocketsl Another fact
is, that DIR. Gregg is ten years past the
age which retlres army surgeons from
practice at posts, and gives them half pay
for the remainder of their lives Another
quite interesting fact. is in the statement
that at least two physicians in Rock Is
land, and maybe one or two in Daven-
port, Judged that DR.. Gregg would be re-
tltu oClole lOuS uH dICuuut VI MS deC,
and were making efforts to secure the hp-
pointment while Dr. Grant had no
thought of applying for the appointment
didn't apply for it; never thought that
a new appointment was to be made until
told that the Surgeon General had de,
termined to appoint him. No politician
WAS consulted, no political influence
used, to secure the removal of DR.. Gregg
or the appointment of DIR. Grant.
These remarks are well spoken He
is thoroughly popular both as physi>
clan and surgeon and as citizen, and,
though he is, and always has been a
democrat, politics PLAYED no part in the
transfer
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
AN OMNIBUS DINNER OF THIRTEEN.
Memories OF Party at Which Patti and
Nicolini Were Present.

Memories OF Party at Which Patti and
Nicolini Were Present.
Nine PATHS wedding festivities may re-
call to several Londoners memories of din
ner party at which she and Nicolni made
two out Of the omninous thirteen guests ss-
sembled last year among the very early
june days The "fated year, has ended,
and, as Judge McAdams of the Thirteen
Cluo" may rejoice to know, all the company
hve, some to he feted at Craig Nos The
dinner was given at Pope's Viii, Twickenham,
by Mr. and Mrs. Labouchere Ten beside
themselves were invited, but Whistler, the
artist, happening to call in from a Thames
boating party, was asked to join the COM
pany, no one noticing that this would make
the thirteenth. The fact was not discovered
until the host and an American journalist,
who together had fingered on the lawn, en-
tered, when they found eleven just seated.
Instantly a sad chorus arose, Thirteen,
thirteen" broken by the voice Of the jour
nalist, who said: "And !, who sit down
last, am the fated one; consider this chair
the abyss and me your Quintus Curtius
Nicolini looked fearfully disturbed, and his
first act was to hand waiter piece Of
bread, saying, Now, fourteen, begin to
eat"
PATHS lustrous eyes dropped nervously.
Escott, The Fortnightly Reviewer, and Sir
Arthur Otway, then chairman of the house
committee, with Ashburnham, home rule
peer, and Beatty Kingston took up the con-
versaton, running in true steeplechase
style, by chatting the "thirteen' supersti-
ton. But it was impossible throughout the
capital menu not to perceive that several
and most of all, Patti-seemed to have
handicapped spirits. The journalist ar
ranged soto voce with the hostess that
when she was about to rise she should give
a quiet signal When she did so he quickly
anticipated her rising and stood up first
that being the double sign of the fated
guest
During wine and walnut time below and
the coffee hour above, the number thirteen
became a favorite one, and many anec-
dotes were told regarding this fated nu,
neral At feasts within the fortnight-as
Col. Mapleson will remember-Patti twice
failed through temporary indisposition,
to appear and sing as announced There is
no doubt the thirteen" event worried her,
and for some time afterward. Was the
superstition the cause of her postponing the
marriage until the year had ended AT all
drive another bright nail into the coffin Of
the absurd legend about thirteen guests at
dinner. London Cor. Chicago Tribune
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
VICTORY OR DEATH.
Latter for the Entire River and
HarbOr Bill.

HdrDOr Bill.
The Chicago Deity Ne,os, of today,
contains the following Washington tele>
gram:
Representative Willis, chairman OF the
river and harbor committee. proposes to-
morrow to report to the house that the
members of the conference committee on
the river and barber bill are unable to
come to any agreement. He will ask the
house to instruct the committee to either
recede from or insist upon such amend
ments as the house may deem proper.
II this plan should be adopted it would be
entirely at variance with parliamentary
law, as conference committee is sup
posed to be utterly untrammeled and in
every way competent to enter into full
and free conference. For this reason
the Hennepin canal men, in order to test
the sense of the house, will make the
point against the proposition of Repre>
sentative Willis, and will ask the house
to recede from its disagreement to the
senate amendments to the bill. If this is
done, it will of course settle the fate of
the bill as far as congress is Concerned,
and will insure its passage. On the other
hand, if the house determines not to
agree to the senate amendments, and es>
pecially sets its disapproval on the Hen
nepin canal clause, then. according to
Gen. Henderson, of Illinois, the whole
bill Will fail, as the men who favor the
Hennepin clause control the balance of
power and are strong enough to defeat
The entire bill unless their demands are
listened to.
Here is what the Inter Ocean cores
pendent says:
The steering committee of the house,
Carlisle, Randall and Morrison. are de-
termlned that the provisions for the Hen
nepin canal, the Portage Lake and Stur-
gcon Bay ship canals, and the senate
amendment giving $1,000, 900 to New
York harbor shall not be retained in the
river and harbor bill and they have given
Messrs. Willis. Blanchard and Henderson,
who have charge of the measure as con-
ference committee notice. that it cannot
pass unless these are stricken ont. This
WAS brought in at the meeting Of the
conference committee this morning
and the senate committee were informed
that II is useless to waste further time in
trying to reach an agreement. The SEM
ate must yield, or the bill would fail
The senate halt of the conference COM
mittee asked if all the Legislative power
OF the house had been delegated to the
steering committee. and if il was pro-
posed that it should take charge of the
senate also. Mr.. Willis and his col
leagues could only say that the situation
was such rs they described and the SEN
ate had the privilege OF accepting either
alternative. The conference adjourned,
and the question of receding will be subs
mitted to the senate, but Messrs. MCMil
Ian, Conger and Ransom have not yet
decided whether the senate shall yield or
shall not yield.
In word, the Hennepin bill is
trembling in the balance just now. 1t is
in precarious condition, but may flop to
the favorable side when least expected
as it has done before. There is still much
| reason for hope.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

Ii delegation of the uver and harbor
committee could be induced TO visit this
locality just now there is little doubt that
any part of the bill which is Greats
ing so much commotion in congress
would be omitted. A sight of the sand
bars which are daily becoming more
prominent In the middle of the river
would leave no doubt 10 the minds of a
committee as to actual needs. Last
night some of the boys who make bath
ing place in front of the city. swan out
and erected II beacon light post on one of
the bars, to which lantern was fasten-
ed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
THE WHY OF 1T.
The Reason a Government ONCE at
Davenport was Abolished---Why
was Established.
The Davenport Democrat says:

The Davenport Democrat says:
The resignation of the position of
transfer clerk by Mr. VIM. Mullen. ends
the existence of the office here. Shortly
after the stealing of mail sacks at the
union depot in Cedar Rapids in 81,
transfer clerks were appointed for that
office, for Davenport, Burlington and
others of the larger cities in the state, j.
A. LeClaire being the first appointed here.
The salary was $500 per annum at first,
but in the course of few months it was
reduced to $500, at which figure it has
remained ever since Soon after the in
auguration of President Cleveland, J
Stanchield succeeded Mr.. LeClaire, and
before many weeks Mr.. Mullen succeeded
Mr.. L. A fortnight since Mr.. Mullen
| resigned, desiring to give all his time to
his private business. and the following
letter shows that there will be no suc>
cessor appointed:
BURLINGTON July IA 81
WN MULLEN ESQ, Transfer Clerk, Davenport:
Dear Sir:-Herewith finding your res
ignation, am informed that no Success
sor will be appointed, and after July 31st
the service of q transfer clerk at Daven>
port will be discontinued. l have mott
fed General Superintendent Royce, and
requested him to make arrangements to
have man take charge of the transfer
service, commencing August list. You
will discontinue service July 31st, and
send me by registered letter your key to
the general mail bag and all government
property in your possession. On receipt
of the same | will instruct Postmaster
DeArmond to make final settlement with
you.
II the railroad company sends man to
you day or two before you leave, please
give him all the instructions necessary.
Please suggest this to the railroad Off
Gals Yours truly
LEE E. COLE, Chief Clerk
There is secret history connected
with this office, and if the inner facts of
the case were publicly known, they would
probable show that the office was estab-
llshed by the national party of spoils-
now extnct-to give 10 LeClaire one of
the republican ring leaders, II JOB. Wherz
the republicans who had controlled the
politics of eastern Iowa for years, lost
their grip, and the democrats gained the
ascendency at the polls, 10 LeClare lost
the office of county recorder. which had
been wiled to him during the life of the
republican party in Scott county. The
| republicans still had control of the GOV
eminent, so Johnny Green aud some of
| the other bosses went to Washington aud
had the office of transfer mail clerk at the
c., r. l. Il ?, depot established for lie,
Claires sole benefit. But after having
had experience with The office, the dem>
ocratic party in the interests of reform,
has rightly decided to do away with it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
MOLINE.

John Almlof was fined SO and costs
before Squire Mapes yesterday afternoon
for his COW being found on the street.
The battle of Gettysburg pulls up to-
day and will show next in Upton, Iowa.
Great improvements are being made dai.
ly on the picture by artists who work on
1t every spare hour, and it is not vet fin
ished.
DR.. IL. Treeo. surgeon of Trego Post,
u A. X. of Orion. left last night for the
grand cncampment at San Francisco He
left without company. but expects to
meet friends on the way. He will be
gone about six weeks and will return by
the Northern Pacific.
A telegram was received by J. G. Ar
am, who has had long and tedious suit
for damages against the Moline Wagon
Co, it having used his patent for setting
skelns giving him the good news that
Judge Blodgett had overruled the bill of
exceptions and ordered decree and iudg-
ment The case will now probably 90 to
the supreme court
Harrison ACkley, heretofore mentioned
as arriving here from Colorado on his way
TO Lamont, Michigan, and on account Of
becoming seriously i'll, stopped with his
sister Mrs. d. Maxfield, died on Satur>
day evening, and was buried yesterday at
4 p. m. from the NJ. L. church. the
G. A. h. having charge, and many family
friends also in attendance
The c., R. l. & P has petitioned to
come into the city from East Moline, and
the c., B. & Q, will soon follow suit,
making $21 900 assessed valuation in ad-
dition to that of citizens who have al
ready signed. These last signatures fill
the bill, and that happy supburb must
bear the tender caress of the corporation
termed city of Moline, though it has been
coaxed, and needed only little forcing
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
Died in the Asylum.

Sheriff Reticker this morning received
a telegram from Or. H. F. Carried super.
eutendent of the Jacksonville insane asy-
lum, stating that Mrs. Sarah Fisher of
treatment bad died in tit early this
morning. The sheriff consulted the
brothers of the unfortunate woman, who
decided to ha We her temporarily inferred
at Jacksonville. The brothers claim that
the insanity was brought on by abuse
from the womans husband.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
SNiler.

John Swiler, erstwhile chief clerk at
Thomas drug store, is now proving up a
claim in the wiid5 of southwestern Kan
sas. He lives in a dug out" aud is
prospering, more from the fact that he
papers the wall Of his dwelling with cop
les of the daily ARGUS after he peruses
them, than anything else. John sees the
reflection of Rock Island in every paper
that be opens.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
Matrimonial.

Two young couple attracted consider
able attention III the dining room of tine
Rock Island house at noon today. One
of the young ladies wore long, white
vail, which had strong significance OF
orange blossoms, and the young man
accompanying her had bouquet on the
lapel of his coat, and had the general
appearance of youth who was
about to be sacrificed at hymen' s
altar. Shortly after dinner Squire
Halves were called in. and in the presence
OF several of the ladies and gentlemen of
the house. the twain were made one
flesh. The groom is Henry Rettlg, and
the bride, Miss Tena KolIaman, both of
Rapids City. The couple who attended
them was Miss Freud kollaman and Mr..
Ed. Leifheit. After congratulations had
been shOwered upon the bride and groom,
they repaired to the c., NJ. & St. P.
depot, taking the afternoon freight for
home. A reception will be given at the
residence of the brides parents tonight
On Sunday afternoon. Earnest L. Cox,
of GilChrist, Mercer county, and Miss
Flora Beck of Hampton, were married
by Judge Lucian Adams at bis
home on Nineteenth street, and the
couple went away happier than they had
been before in their lives. after receiving
the Judges blessing and godspeed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
IN 10 TOniEhl.

10 n, the magic queen, the leading
Spectacular drama of the age, will be
given at Harper's theatre tonight.
This attraction opened last evening
before a large audience. 1t is a purely
spectacular entertainment, in which gor-
geous scenery and pretty women are the
striking features. Considerable fun is
furnished by the comedian. The other
people are very amusing. 1t is thor
oughly clean spectacular, offering nothing
to offend the taste of the most respecta-
BILE of audiences The audience last night
enjoyed the performance. The music,
costumes and paraphernalia are especial
ly beautiful, while the scenery has never
been excelled here Chicago Tribune.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

Any OF our friends intending to Wis d
New York, will be pleased to learn that
their well known and favorite stopping
place, French's hotel, is ready to receive
them. The house has been in the han dis
of skilled workmen for months, and is
completely renovated. Every hall aud
room has handsome brussels carpets. and
all the furniture is new, and Of cherry or
mahogany, while innumerable French
plate looking glasses adOrn the walls, in
every part of the house. The general
dining-room is one of the largest and
handsomest in the city, and is, with the
private dining rooms, deliberately fur
nished. All the sleeping rooms have
electric call bells used for awaking guests,
without the old.fashioned kicking on the
door, and ample ventilation. One of the
new proprietors, Mr.. f. W. Coleman,
was for several years manager and part
owner, and still owns one fourth of the
Carroton hotel, Baltimore, and is the
son of the late and far-famed Robert &.
Coleman, of the Astor house. The well
known chief, Edward Mehl, has charge
of the culinary department. The heads
waster IS Herara, late of the famous
Cranston hotel, West Point. and Brignoli,
of Martinell, New York, has charge of
the Cafe room. The hotel is kept on the
European plan-the price of rooms being
81 per day, and the bill of fare is equal
to that of any first-class hotel in the city,
though the prices are very moderate.
See the card of the hotel in another col
umn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

Every day adds to the great amount of
evidence as to the curative powers of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Letters are contin-
ually being received from all sections of
the country, telling of benefits derived
from this great medicine. 1t is unequal
ed for general debility, and as blood
purifier, expelling every trace of scrofula
or other impurity. Now is the time to
take it. Made by c. l. Hood Il Co.,
Lowell. Mass. Sold by all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

The citizens of Scott county are still
adopting suicide as means OF Kidding
themselves of the burden of life in Iowa.
Juergen Reimers, a well-to-do farmer,
formerly of Blue Grass township, hung
himself Sunday.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
Chinn's Turn Next.

After repeated urging the Union has
noticed Supervisor Campbell's candidacy
for the county treasurership in para
graph copied from Moline paper, We
fondly look for China s biography in the
morning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
Public Notice.

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after p. m. On the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at Will
mans g. Calls news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law
Makes collections, loans money, and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoffice block, Rock Isl
and. Ill. ds&w1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

After consulting with many of my
friends throughout the county, | have
concluded to announce myself as candi.
date for county judge. aud request the
support of my friends.
E. II. JOHNSTON.
Port Byron, ILL.,, July IL, 1886.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is for sale at the ARGUS office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at S15 Call and ex-
anime them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
County Building.

TRANSFERS.
54-Wm. L. Coyne to Gilmore Ho-
bart, Jr.. and John +. Hobart, ed NV /,
sec. 10, 16, CIV, $500.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
24-Earnest L. Cox, Gilchrist, Mercer
county, Miss Flora Beck, Hampton.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

Attorney at law. loans money on good
security. makes COLLECTIONS Reference,
Mitchell & Lynda, bankers. Office in
post office block
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass, organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 100000. Z. w. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

An attempt is being made at Nebraska
City, Neb., to change the course of-the
river SO as to bring it nearer to the CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.

No. 1724 Second avenue. Special atteu-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
agenue. d1Y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
H ALF-CENT A W0RN.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish ia this col
ann all advertisements of Lost. Found. For Rent
FOR Sale, Bo'rd or Rooms. Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low rate of one hair cent GOFd
each figure word. but no advertisement less
than ten cents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-27
DEMOCRATIC CITY PRIMARIES.
MONDAY. August Q, 1886,

W. H. LUNDY,
Chairman Cry Committee.
Rock Island, July ~, 1896.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-20

of the church to which he may belong.
Know DR.. Grier-a Confederate who,
in his wounds, matches Hampton and
Butler-and, in confidence in his shining
christian manhood, you will be temptea
,orcly to put your boys in his care.
Due West seemed to snc n pastora'
own. Every door is ajar. There are
no STRANGERS in Due West, for each AM,
every one who goes there, whether as 1"
%IOjourner or as a resident. ceases the
noment of his arrival to be Il stranger. t
IS II big happy family, living i'll almo: t
poetic simplicity, and where the mature
virtues. hospitality, sincerity, candor
:ruthiulness. are practiced to the full
and per1neate the daily life Of the peo-
Ole. Who could desire that Due West
should he robbed of any Of its charms
W the intrusion of railways, or even OF
street cars ?. 1t has u telephone line
to Donnald's already, which keeps it in
communication with the outer world !:
and the metalli thread, ireighted as i,
can b" with hope. or wish, or clpec:n-
iirn. Is tic enough, Due West would BIT
other than it is il it were brought into
:!oSr contact with the whirl and con
rus.", and strife .C the world outside.
and it would not br the better for the
change.
| hardly know how to thank the good
people Of Due West for all their kind
ness to me hut | feel sure that [ APP
prrciaIcd it and shall never forgot it
More than this. and meaning it, | coaid
hardly say. F. W. p.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-20

Solid Trains betwceniharleston and Column
bia. 3. e..
j. T.. DIVINE. n. NJ. EN- ERSON.
Gnnl Snp't. Gen! Pas. Agent
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-20
NOTICE.

THE $4,000 to stock of Chester, Greenwood
L ana Abbevlile Railroad having been sub
scribed, as required by charter, pursuant to
resolution of corporators, a meeting Of sub
scribcrs to said stock for the puposc of or
ganlzation, is hereby called at Greenwood @,
Tuesday, ed of June, proximo.
W. II. PARKER.
Chairman.
Greenwood 7ribmne, Laurcnsvillc XcyulH.
Cnion Times, Chester Reporter, and Lancas-
ter Ledge'', copy 4 tunes each.