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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-13
NAGAB0Nps oF THE PRESS.

At any rate, there is quite considerable
number Of these vagabunds Of the press now
al large. | met one of them, a well known man
on The Philadelphia Press a couple of years
ago, in Cleveland | was hreakfaSting he
tween trains at the depot Sarly in the morn
ing He came IN, dirty and shabby, but he
paid for his breakfast and ate luSty one,
You may be bound He was on his way from
Chicago To Buffalo, returning from tramp
that had ltf him as far west as Louisville.
He had come in on freight train, and some
drUvers he had made friends with were going
u help east in their CabOose. This man,
when last heard of him WAS editing a paper
in western Pennsylvania, and was reported
u be settled and doing well.
There used to be a droll, dry genius about
newspaper row, who worked for the Sun
day papers and wrote funny stories that We're
really funny to read. He disappeared sud-
denly and every one thought him dead. A
long while afterward, being in Baltimore, |
came acres a paper published on the east
ern shore that bore his name as proprietor
learned that he had started on stroll
south, had walked into Dover on foot, met
an old friend who possessed some means, and
got him to set up "A paper for him. They
were doing well at the time | write Of, but a
few months later the editor did not report for
duty one morning He sent a note to his
friend saying that he was going west By
foot and rail he penetrated as far as Kansas
There l lost track Of him, acting rs sub
editor on paper in Atchison. He is prob
ably well on his way around the world by
tb,S
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-13

NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Those suffering from Nervous Debility, the
symptoms of which are dull, distressed mind,
which unfit them for performing their business
aud ocial duties; make happy marriages iUPos-
sil distress the action OF the heart, causing
fus hes OF heat depression OF spirits, evil fore
oodIngs, cosardice, fear, dreams, short breath
iuss, melancholy, tire easily Of company and
have q preference TO he slone; feeling tired In
the morning as when retiring; lost manhood,
white bone deposits In the urine, nervousness
trembling, confusion Of thoughts, wAtery and
weak eyes, dyspepsia, constipation, paleness, pain
and weakness il the limbs, etc, should consult
DR.. ALBERT Immediately and be restored to
health.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-13

The vagabond streak is very strong in the
telegrapher and the compositor. Like all
skilled workmen they are sure of living
anywhere they happen to land, if they only
care to work. Both profit by the sub system,
which gives them Il chance where regular EN-
ployment might be wanting. As rule it is
the best men whose facility renders them
reckless and whose habits are loose and i'm
provident, who succumb To the temptation Of
turning their backs ON hard work, and wan
der off 10 work deal harder to less profit,
but with the sweets Of liberty for compenSa-
tion. | suppose ere is no reason that re-
porter should not experience the same yearn-
ing. But his chances of earning a subsistence
by the way are much less tSat his appear
ance in the role of a gypsy is more to he
wondered AT
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-13
MARRIAGE.

Married persons or young men conteIn platins
marriage, aware Of physical weakness Loss Of Pro
creative Powers, lmpOtency, or any other disquGl.
IhcatiOns, speedily relieved. He who places him.
self under the care Of DR.. ALBERT may conhdt
in his honor AZ : gentleman, and confidently rely
upon his skill ASA physiciap.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26

Officer Harris arrested Henry Kilmer
last evening for assaulting Henry Fluegel
with stick of cordwood.
Charles Morris (colored) from South
Moline, pleaded guilty to larceny of 81
before Judge Adams in the county cour,
last evening and the fine was suspended
during good behavior.
The case of W. 0. Barnhart for loose,
ness in his accounts with Lon Bryson. OF
Davenport. has been settled, but charge
of carrying concealed weapons is now to
be presented.
Officer Garland of the Davenport POI
lice, arrested two suspicious characters in
Davenport last evening for participating
in the Frank saloon robbery in this city
yesterday afternoon. They gave theil
names as Frank Williams and James A.
Brown and had considerable money or
their persons. Later they were identi
fed by Mr., Frank as the suspicious char>
acters who were in his store in the morn
ing. They refused to come to this side
without a requisition. This win be Sc
cured from Governor Oglesny.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
MOLINE,

The Druds OF Swedish nationality,
have picnic in Davenports grove Slt-
urday, July 8
J. NJ. Holt lost one o! his tiue horses.
kicked by the other, and leg broken,
had to be shot. Value Sl25.
The Huey Bros have taken the con
tract to pnt in the basement of the FIRST
Baptist church
The Omaha boat club left for home
this afternoon on the Beardstou local
The Galvestons will 90 tonight on the
regular $50 train on the c.. b so.
John Giesberger, and Chas Eiilund.
who spent week camping out with their
families near the farm of Mr.. George
Lukens, desire to thank Mr.. Lukens and
family for their kindness and attention
when there.
John Turner, the famous oarSman of
Pittsburg, passed through this city on
Thursday evening on the $50 brain on
his way to ST. Paul to row with Gaudaur.
Mr.. Turner does not appear in good
health or condition.
A company OF T. s. infantry passed
west for Washington territory last even
ing on the $50 train, in charge of snoh
from. probably, the Charity school of
West Point, on his first trip beyond the
Mississippi. When he returns, if he even
does, which would be a misfortune. he
will have been taught better manners.
Parties are seen every day at the livery
stable of Wixon Il Peal. who go there tc
see how man of the age of Mr.. Wixon-
Ill years-looks. John has to explain to
them how he managed TO exist so far be-
yond the allotted time. and takes pleas
ure in doing So
Johh Berquen. who was hurt at the
wagon shop a few days ago when at work
on forming machine. died Yesterday of
Inflammation of the bowels, brought on hy
the bruise in the region of the abdomen
The funeral was held at $50 this after
noon. He leaves a wife and six children
unprovlded for
Chas. W. Mapes, of Greenfield, Iowa.
cannot attend the Goth anniversary of his
father and mothers nuptials next Mon,
day; neither can Lucy, nor the wife OF
Mr. Kidder, of Monmouth All the rest
of the children-Brown, Henry. Anthony
and Anna-will be here. Mrs. Mapes
has four brothers and five sisters still
living, the youngest IS years old
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
RAYS from the HEADLIGHT.

D. c. Seaver has been appointed con
ductor on the new Fire-fy train, and has
removed to Wilton, iowa.
The Rock Island road, by acquiring
control of the Des Moines & Fort Dodge
railroad, has made very important
move, as by il the company secures an
entrance into the northwestern section of
Iowa. The line runs northwest to Ruth
ven. 14S miles from Des Moines. where
it forms junction with the Chicago,
Milwaukee Il St Paul. crossing the
Northwestern and Illinois Central be
tween the two points
The Rock Island Burlington and
Northwestern roads have joined in the
movement to cut freight rates to Council
Bluffs and Omaha. They put into eff ect
the following rates: First-class fifty
cents per one hundred pounds, second
class forty cents, third-class twenty five
cents, fOurth>class fifteen cents aud fifth
class ten cents This is an average re-,
duCtiOn from the former tariff of about
sixty per cent. The freight rates to the
northwest and also to intermediate points
in Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota are also
badly involved, and a general war
throughout that territory is anticipated.
Charlie Menzie, the passenger engineer
on the Milwaukee road, has altered his
appearance greatly by removing his chin
beard, and when he arrived home in
Freeport the other night, the report went
round that President Cleveland had ar
rived in town suddenly, the consequence
being that Menzie was followed around
the city by crowd of people, curious to
see Grover the first, and it was with CON
siderable difficulty that Charlie succeeded
in satisfying the people that he was not
the president of the United States. Men.
zie may feel proud of his noticesbly close
iNnSihpiabtC w thC hCbd vi tbt udtiOu.
At 1880 tomorrow morning special
train will be run out of Rock Island for
Madison, Wis, conveying 4 delegation
of knights of the throttle to the national
meeting of the Brotherhood of the United
States, which is to be held in that city to-
morrow. Conductor Tilton is to have
charge Of the train and Engineer Men,
zie's 255 will pull it. bIenzie is proud of
the prospect of so distinguished an honor
and ne is decorating his locomotive with
red, white and blue, in respect to the oc,
casion. 1t will be great meeting, Grand
Chief Arthur. of the Brotherhood of the
United States being among the other
noted members of the order present. All
the engineers running into Rock Island
who can conveniently do so, will attend
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
The Gypsy Rand.

The Hungarian Gypsy band gives its
concert at Harper's theatre tonight The
performers are the genuine Gypsies and
they appear in their native state and per.
form on their native instruments. Over
a year ago Mr Bringcr conceived the
Idea of bringing an orchestra to this
country which would represent the pecu
liar state Of musical education and the
style of music rendered by the natives of
Hungary. Himself Hungarian, he Sc
lected first an instructor. and then twelve
of the most talented Gypsy musicians in
the country. After a short season Of
practice, they sailed for America and
landed in New York on December 9Th,
1885. Their first reception was enthusi>
astic; and for the past year they have
travelled through Massachusetts, Pennsyl-
vania Ohio and further west. The pro
gramme is varied and some of the mem
beers are exceptionally fine solo players
on the peculiar instruments in use in their
native country.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
To BE Abandoned.

The probabilities are that the good PEG.
pie of Andalusia and the lower end of the
county will not find it so convenient get
ting to Rock Island in the future, unless
the c., r. |. & P. railway in Difference
to its own welfare. takes hand and pre-
vents the talked of suspension of the fer.
ry between Andalusia and Buffalo The
Blade, of the latter place, says
II is becoming apparent to Mr.. Ruby.
that the people at this place and Andalu.
STA are quite anxious to free themselves
from the annoyance of steam ferry ply
ing between these shores. No one can
operate our ferry for nothing; Mr.. Ruby
can do it for as near this as any one can.
Sabbath last there were twenty five to
thirty persons crossed the river. Two
crossed by the ferry and paid 10 cents
each. This was the amount our people
paid Mr.. Ruby to operate our ferry. and
a stranger paid fifty cents to cross some
cattle. Now this seventy cents won't pay
for the coal Of days run. and Mr.. Ruby
is arranging to 60 away; but he says if
he could have the business, he could pay
expenses The skin business should be
stopped.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Saville Johnston.

have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties
as follows: A farm of 172 acres in Canoe
Creek township, with new improvements.
at $3.50 per acre, part cash and part
time, all tillable, and bargain Thirty
three acres of timber land in Henry coun>
ty, near Joslyn station, $25 per acre. A
farm of 1856 in Whiteside county, %
miles from Hillsdale, 81 miles from Erie,
fine farm and good bargain at $35
per acre, the privilege of 100 acres ad-
joining grazing land and meadow. with
this place if desired. A farm of so acres
in Coe township, miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre, has fine new
improvements, fruit, and all conveniences
of home farm. A farm miles north>
west of Hillsdale. in Canoe Creek, with
fine Improvements, fruit, and buildings,
1870 acres, will be sold cheap if taken soon.
Also a beautiful residence property in
Port Byron, with or without 40 acres OF
land adjoining, for sale at less than cost
OF improvements, and good reasons foi
selling. | also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron, list of which will
be furnished GA application. A good
residence on Second avenue near Tenth
street, 10 Rock Island, cheap, for a
short time only. and for cash. Also 81
acres OF timber land 3 miles from Rock
Island at $40 per acre; must be sold
soon as owner is forced to sell
Remember, please. that offer none
but bargains and furnish good title in
every case.
In lands in Kansas and Iowa | always
| aim to offer the best bargains in the mar
ket, and visit to my office will pay you,
if you want to buy. Office over Ameri-
can Express office. Seventeenth street.
Telephone No. 1858.
SAvLLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Netaphysician.

Such is W. f. Knicierbocker, one who
is versed in mental science and applies il
to healing all manner of diseases without
the aid of medicine. lie comes highly
recommended as his testimonials show
Qrom Aurora ILL., Any one suffering from
long standing trouble are requested to
call at POS Brady street, Cutters block
Ladies who are suffering from troubles
which they alone have to bear. will find
immediate relief as testimonials will
prove or you may consult with patien Il
personally. Consultation. free, 0 to IL a
m, 2 TO 5. p. m.
W E. NNIcKERBocKER, NJ. 8.
Dos Brady street. Davenport.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Our Fire Protection.

In compliance with orders from Mayor
Murdoch, Chief Engineer Knox of the fire
department had false alarm of fire
sounded at 2 O'Clock last evening. Assist.
ant Chief Sullivan, with the mayor and
chief were the only ones who knew that the
alarm was to be sounded. The alarm was
sent in from the Fifth ward, and the com
panies with the exec ption of the Wide
Awake and Phoenix responded with com
mendable promptness. The fire pressure
at pumping stations was turned in equal
good time, and seven streams we're sent
up in very few minutes. Our fire pros
lection is as good for its kind as it can
be made.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
In New Quarters.

B. Brkenfeld, the popular caterer
has now got everything arranged in his
new place of business. No. 81 Twenti-
eth street, and he invites the public to
oill and see him. Brkenfeld's ice cream
is unsurpassed in flavor and purity, as
none but pure cream enters into its CONS
position. His new quarters are more
commodious and convenient than his
former place. Call and see him in his
new place of business. He still continues
grades of confectionery and cigars.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Business Law in Daily Use.

An exchange gives the following com
pilation of bust ness law which contains
the essence of large amount of legal
yerbiage:
If a note is lost or stolen it does not
release the maker; he must pay 1t if the
consideration for which it was given and
the account can be proven.
Notes bear interest only when so stat
ed
Principals are responsible for the
acts of their agents.
Each individual in a partnership is re-
sponsible for the whole amount of debts
of the firm except in cases of special part
nership.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
The law compels no one to do impos-
sibilities.
An agreement without consideration is
void; u note made on Sunday is void;
contracts made on Sunday cannot be en-
forced
A note made by a minor is void; a
contract made with minor is void; con-
JldNb Win a ID NUlu.
A note obtained by fraud. or from a
person in state of Intoxication. cannot
be collected.
1t is fraud to conceal fraud.
Signatures made with pencil are good
in law.
A receipt of money is not always con
elusive.
Value received" is usually written in
note, and should be, but is not neces
sary. If not written, it is presumed BY
the law, or may be supplied by proof.
The maker of an accommodation
bill or note Tone for which be has received
no consideration, having lent his name OF
credit for the accommodation of the hold
err is bound to all other parties precisely
as if there was good consideration.
No consideration is sufficient in law il
it be illegal in its nature.
Checks or drafts should be presented
during business hours, but in this coun
try, except in the case of banks, the time
extends through the day and evening.
II the drawer of check or draft hal
changed his residence the holder must ust
all reasonable diligence to find him.
Ii one holds check as payee or other
wise, transfers it to another, he has &
right to insist that the check be presented
that day, or at the farthest, the day fol-
lowing.
A note endorsed in blank (tlIe nam,
only of the endorser written) is transfer
able by delivery, the same as if mad,
payable to bearer
The time of payment of note must
not depend upon contingency. The
promise must be absolute.
A bill may be written upon any paper
or substitute for it, either with ink O
pencil.
The payee should be distinctly nance
in the note, unless it is payable to bearer
An endorsee has u right of actlo,
against all whose names were on the bill
when he received it.
If the letter containing a protest o
non>paymentbe put in the posLoffice, any
miscarriage does not affect the party Civ
ing notice.
Notice of protest may be sent either to
the place of business or Of residence o
the party notified
| An oral agreement must be proved b,
evidence. A written agreement prove
itself. The law prefers written to ora
evidence, because of its precision.
No evidence may be introduced to con
tradict or vary written contract; but j
may be received in order to explain i
when the contract is in need of explana
ton.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
A SUMNER SOCIABLE.
The Happy AFFAIR Given by the SONS Of
Veterans at Turner Hall Last
NlGht.

Night.
1t is not very long history that the
Rock Island branch Of the Sons of Veter-
ans of the United States has. Beardsley
camp is yet in its infancy, but its growth
in interest and patriotism is far more adj
vanced than its existence in time, and the
work and devotion of its members to and
for the good of the order, attests the fac,
that it is composed of just such timber as
the brave men, whose memory its purpose
is to perpetnate. Before it had seen a
year of existence it had fine silk banner
of its own, which, through the exertions
of its members had been purchased, and
last evening the boys tried their hand fol
the first time at a sociable and entertain
| ment.
The affair took place at Turner
hsll and was complete success both as
to business and pleasure. The sons were
assisted by their lady friends. and there
was full supply Of rations in ice cream
berries and cake. At 7:30 o'clock the
Buford drum corps gave out martial mus
sic and sounded the 'long roll" to "fall
in" for a conflict, as fort was to b
taken. Very soon large force of ladies
| and gentlemen arrived and took posses,
| sion. Refreshments were then served il
order until 9:30 when Capt, Ellis an
nouuced the programme for the evening
Miss Hemenway came first with instru
mental music, entitled Armies Dream.
Mr.. J. W. Cook, member of the camp
followed with comic reading, and tht
Misses Ella and Gertie Wilcox san,
"Tenting Tonight" Miss Lille Hard,
playing the accompaniment The ladie
were encored and responded J
H. Stoddard, orderly sergeant of thu
camp. detained 'Riengies' address to
Romans" and Mrs. s. NJ. Perriue sang
The Old Army Bean" She was re.
called and rendered in a pleasing style,
the old familiar song, Marching through
Georgia" Comrade Goodwin, of Aug,
usta VENT post, G. A R., of Davenport,
was called on. He said that he came
over understanding that he was to do
nothing but eat his rations; thlt he was
too bsshful to talk, in fact he did mo-
know how to talk. but that he Away:
obeyed orders The Sons of Veteran.
composed an organization that all ole
soldiers should be proud of, for in a few
years the veterans would all be mustered
out and then who but their sons could
fill their places? He closed his remark
with cordial invitation to the &. A. r
members and Sons to attend its meeting
and entertainments. The Misses Wilco,
sang I'm the Starlight, and Mrs. Perrin'
followed with the song "A Boys Bes
Friend is His Mother" The singing ant
speaking were heartilyappluded.
The boys cleared in the neighborhoot
of SIS, which for the first attempt is YER
good. The entertainment while pleasing
and interesting in itself, demonstrated
the fact that our people take an interes
in the camp and are willing to help it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Cows Killed.

VIM. Crawford, of Edgington town
ship, mourDs the loss of two fine COWS
that were killed near Turkey Hollow on
the Mercer county road yesterday
Crawford is he of legislative aspirations,
but it behooves him to fence up his cats
tie, before he starts out on the political
warpath. Politics has ruined many men,
and it is attacking Crawford IN a vital
part.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26

A talented young NJ. d. of this city is
soon to turn from the way of single
blessedness, and those who ha Fe put him
down as a confirmed bachelor will find
their mistake. His eTgagem ent to a
prominent Young lady of Boston is anN
nouuced and we offer our congratulations
among the first.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
Bit His Fling er.

Residents on the bluff complain of a
ferocious fstic encounter occurring there
the other day. Report has it that the
participants were Buck O'Brien and Bill
Blackstock The same two engaged in
a similar affair year ago, and strange to
say, OBrien repeated his caper of the
previous contest by seriously biting
Blackstock's little finger on the left hand.
The police have made no arr ests yet, a
usuul
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26

Uranus, like Mars and Jupiter takes
his turn in reaching quadrature this
month. This epoch in his course takes
place on the 2Sth, at o'clock in the
morning, 1t is something unusual for
three planets to be in quadrature on the
same side of the sun, so nearly at the
same time. and it shows how close they
are to each other. On the last day of
the month Jupiter makes his transit at
twenty minutes after 5 o'clock IN the
evening, Mars follows three minutes la,
ter, and Uranus takes his turn seventeen
minutes later than Mars On the same
evening Mars and Jupiter set within two
minutes of each other, and Uranus fol-
lows eleven minutes later.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
School Election.

Thos. f. Cary has announced his with.
drawal as a candidate for the board of
education. This still leaves four gentle
men in the lield-Messrs. Durham. Jack
son, Reimers and Fitzgerald. 1t is mos,
likely that these gentlemen will all be
balloted for next Tuesday.
At 430 O'Clock this afternoon Mr..
jackson made the announcement that he
was not candidate for school director.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26
soldiers and sailors, Reunio,

The reunion of the Central Illinois Sol.
ders and Sailors will be held at Boards
town. September 2 and 3, 1886 The
following counties compose this
reunion: Glass, Mason, Morgan
MeDard, Sangamon. Logan, Chris,
tian, Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun
Pike, Scott, Brown, Adams. SCHUYLER
Fulton amp McDonough. All soldiers
and sailors are cordially invited to be
present B. T. Thacker is president and
F. NJ. Davis, secretary.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-26

Two handsome open cars, Nos. 2 and 8
arrived on the @" this morning from the
shops of the Laclede Car company. ST..
Louis, for the new Union Street railway.
The cars are provided with all the modern
improvements and are beauteous in ap.
pearance.