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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14

The great variety of colors and dyes
obtained from common plants, growing
so abundantly almost everywhere, is
apparently known to but few persons
except chemists. The well-known
huckleberry or blueberry, when boiled
down, with an addition of little alum
and solution of copperas, will develop
an excellent blue color; the same treat
ment, with a solution of nut gals, pro-
duces O clean dark brown tint, while
with alum, verdigris, and sal ammoniac
various shades of purple and red can
be obtained. The fruit of the elder, so
frequently used for coloring spirits,
will also produce q blue color when
treated with alum. The privet, boiled
in solution of salt, furnishes SER
viceable color, and the over-ripe ber-
ries yield scarlet red. The seeds OF
the common burning bush (euony-
nous, when treated with sal am
moniac, produces a beautiful purple
red. The bark Of the currant bush,
treated with solution of alum, pro-
duces a brown. Yellow is obtainable
from the bark of the apple tree. the
box, the ash, the buckthorn, the pop
lar, elm, ETC., when boiled in water
and treated with alum. A lively green
is furnished by the broom corn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19

Mr.. Hemenway received visit from
an old and esteemed friend he had not
seen for just forty years on the 22d of
this month HIS name is A. Bowen, a
physician and surgeon of Nebraska City,
Neb., who came here to see his old friends,
John Deere. Judge Gould and l.. E. Hem
enway, with whom he was intimate for
years at Grand de Tour forty years ago.
Mr. Deere and Mr.. Gould were both froni
home. Dr. Bowen served as medical di,
rector of the Platte district during the
war. and has since been on many excur,
sions against the Indians. A history of
his life would read more like fiction than
fact The doctor has been a pioneer in
Illinois. Kansas and Nebraska, and in
tended to locate permanently in Kansas,
but was driven out by the jsyhawkers
some twenty-eight years ago, when he
settled where he now has his home. He
left Thursday morning for Dixon, Ster-
ling and Grand de Tour to visit his old
friends there.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
An Early Blaza.

At 7:30 this morning the supply and
repair shop of the c.. r. |. & P. railroad
company's yards near the crossing" was
discovered in flames. Consider bic delay
was experienced in getting word to the
water works, which footed the Seventh
ward, and one of the volunteer hose car
riages arrived soon afterward. with a
company, who were evidently mex
perienced in fighting fires, and the water
appeared to be aimed at the sky, and
doubtless those firemen would have been
squirting into space yet, with the build"
ing burning under their very noses, had
not Officer Cary arrived in the mich of
time and directed the movements of the
ratified gang. The fire was then confined
to the roof, and the lower floor contain,
ing all the valuables was saved. The
loss is about $500, uninsured. There
were several large cans of oil in the
building, but it was saved by Mr.. l. P.
Nissen, foreman of the shop. The cause
is not known, but the fire is supposed to
have its origin in defective hue. The
fire, when first discovered, caused consid-
cradle alarm, people down town thinking
it was the upper saw mill Had the wind
beea from the east instead of the west,
as it was yesterday morning, the lumber
piles adjoining would likely have caught
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Cav Times al the Rink .

The calico festival at the rink last ev-
ening was another manifestation of Man
ager Harvey's enterprise and success as
roller rink manager. The floor for several
hours was scene of gayety as the gay
and elaborate ties intermingled with the
fancy and gorgeous colored aprons worn
by the fair SEX Biehl's band enlivened
the occasion, and notwithstanding the
counter attraction at Hsrper's theatre,
there was a good attendance. For the
LADIES PRIZES
the following premiums were awarded:
For the most elegant calico dress, a
standing work basket, from r. Champion
& Co.. Miss Vandi Peterson.
For the most elegant calico apron.
handkerchief box, from r. Champion &
Co., Miss Louise Arnstead.
For the largest necktle. season ticket
to the rink, Miss Amelia Ruby
THE GENTLEMEN's PRIZES
were awarded as follows:
For the most elegant calico coat oil
jacket prize of gold sleeve buttons from
Simon Il Mosenfelder's, Ed Swan.
For the largest calico tie, an elegant
collar and cuff box, Will Cramer.
For the longest tic, season ticket to thu
rink, VIM Don.
Special prize for the gentlemen's fur
nishing house representing the most ele
CANT calico tie, VIM. Don, representing
the Golden Eagle clothing store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
WORKING FOR HENNEPIN
And not for the Postoffice.
That's What Mr.. Is. ID. BufOrd Says the
Rock Island Delegates
Are Doing.

The Washington special to the Chicago
Times recently in regard to Mr. Ben. 7.
Cable and the Rock Island postofflce. was
more or less commented upon here.
Upon the arrival of Messrs. Buford and
Larkin at the capital another dispatch
appeared in the same paper. couched in
about the same language us the former,
with Mr.. Buford as the author OF it..
These kilograms have caused Mr.. Buford
to write the following denial:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. is.
EDITOR ARGUs-Dear Sir: Since !
have been here have been informed by
friend of Ben r. Gable, that he (Cab,e)
had nothing whatever to do with the re-
cent telegram which represented hin
as in Washington working for Mrs.
Edson's appointment to the Rock
Island postoflice Mr. Gable never saw
the Times correspondent, but this friend,
in reply to question. stated that he sup
| posed Ben Cable was favorable to Mrs.
Edison. So the Rock Island papers.
having taken no trouble to gel
lat the facts, have been pitch
ing into Ben Cable, whose only offence
was stopping over here one day on his
way south. Aid. Larkin and myself
reached here on last Thursday night. saw
Mr.. P L. Mitchell and Sheriff RetiCker
but no one else, and the next day the
Chicago Times represented me as here tt
work for Mrs. Edison. 1 suppose | viii
be raked over the Goals as well as Ber
Cable. | believe the Rock Island repre-
sentatives are here to work for the Hen
nepin canal, and any misrepresentation:
will not in any way hel p the cause WI
have at heart The Hennepin canal bill
by the Rock Island route was adopted by
the committee on railroads and canals on
last Saturday afternoon, and we hope il
will soon come up before congress TO
consideration. Yours truly,
b. d. BUFoRD.
AS far as the ARGUS is concerned it diC
not assail Mr.. Cable for speaking in favo
of Mrs. Edison. 1t simply stated that h,
must have recently changed ms views, q
be was supposed to favor Mr.. Halves re
tentiOn until the expiration of his term
1t is but natural to suppose that Mr. Blu
ford will do anything he can in Washing
ton for furthering his sisters candidacy
Our only objection to his purpOrted state
ment to the Times correspondent wa
that 1t WAS at u little variance with tn
truth, and it would indicate that he We
more interested in the postofficc questio
than 10 the success of the Hennepin cana
bill. We are glad that Mr., Buford ha
matter as he would probably otherwis
have been uniustly blamed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Ooe Law Suit Ended.

At Davenport last week, suit was
disposed of by the circuit court which
will be of interest to many citizens of
Rock Island. The Davenport Democra
thus describes it:
A Hourishing merchant in Davenport.
several years ago. was James K. King
221 Perry street. He started business
for himself in the early 70's US dealer IL
second hand. goods; and crept up unit
1880, when he discarded the foundation
of his prosperity. and launched out as a
wholesale and retail dealer IN furniture
and crockery. He did big business
everybody thought that King was gets
ting rich when in March, 1888. he sold
out to C. C. Knell and W, Fl Lundy,
who lived in Rock Island. The pur
chasers were removing the goods, when
Sheriff Leonard lit down on the property
with attachments for creditors in Phila-
delphia and New York, who had sold
the goods to Mr. King On credit, and
seized them. Knel and LuBdy re,
plevined the good gave bonds, and trans
ported them across the river. The
amount of the creditors claims was
~, 900. There We're no local creditors
interested, for King had paid then
off
The suit of the Creditors has been pend
ing ever since until Yesterday d
settlement was effected The settlement
satisfies the distant creditors and knel
and Lundy. both. Where is King? He
has never been heard of since he disap
peared just before it was discovered he
had sold out His deserted wife is resid
ent in this city still; but near relative of
the wife who went away about the time
of Mr.. Kings departlra-her where
abouts is mysterious as that of Mr.
KIM
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Track Talk.


The preliminary steps towards the for
nation of an association to embrace ali of
the lines interested in passenger traffic
within the boundaries of the state of
Iowa were taken Wednesday at meeting
of general passenger agents held at the
Grand Pacific in Chicago. The object of
the association Is to govern and protect
passenger rates to local points throughout
Iowa A committee composed of J. P.
Nourse, of the Central Iowa, E. St. John,
of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Percival Lowell, Of the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy, and J. E. Hannegan, OF
the Burlington. Cedar Rapids 81 North
ern, was instructed to prepare constitu-
ton and bylaws. II is stated that the
necessity for such an association was
made apparent by the recent misunder-
standing between the st. Paul and the
Rock Island, which led to an immediate
declaration of war.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
A Reliable Firm.

The Wilton RegieU has the following
Messers johnson, OFT & Co., have en-
tered upon business venture at Rock
Island which looks likely to yield good
returns, as supplementary to their al
ready prosperous trade in grain and live
stock The city authorities and health
officers of Rock Island have been unable
to secure due observance of certain whole
some sanitary laws by the butchers and
proprietors of meat markets there. They
finally determined To endorse and bestow
their patronage upon some one who was
willing to obey the regulations and do the
fair thing by the public. Mr.. NJ. c. OFT,
of this place. was accordingly besought
by the leading citizens of Rock Island TO
open meat market and he was guaran-
teed certain very liberal pat
ronage if he would DO so. When Mr.
OFT began to favorablY consider The
proposition the Messrs. johnson werC
unwilling 10 spare him from the firm
So the butcher business in Rock Island
| will be conducted in the name of Johnson
| OFT Il Co, and the same firm will contin
ne in the stock and grain business here
| 1t Is one of the most substantial and
trustworthy firms in this part of The
country. Mr.. OFT we know will give his
| patrons the best of satisfaction Tuesday
| Mr. Johnston bought lot of fine steers
and sheep to open up with next Saturday
They are not the men to cut prices, bu
they will furnish an article worth thu
money every time. This will take Mr.
OFT away from here, as he moves in early
spring, and every citizen of this place
| will regret this fact.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
BRIEFLETS.

At Trinity rectory last night, Rev. R.
F. Sweet Joined in matrimony Mr.. Geo.
Perry and Miss Bertha E. Schroeder, of
this city.
For prices on the best hard coal in the
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associa>
ttion. Telehone No. 1901. cd =
4. W. Hurst represents the leadin
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates.
gency established 1874. FOffice over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Pleasure club hold
their annual ball 1t Armory hall,
this evening. the management
reserves the light to refuse admis-
sion to any Objectionable parties.
St. Patrick's Benevolent society of
Rock Island. will hold its Sixteenth an
nual ball at Armory hall on Wednesday
evening March 18th, and the proceeds
will be devoted to the cause of Ireland
There are but three more opportunities
for seeing Bartholomew wonderful
equine paradox at Harper's theatre. The
entertainment is drawing immense houses
every night and tonight an excursion
of forty people is expected in from Cams
bridge and intermediate points
Through the agency of E. W. Hurst
| ESQ, this morning the heirs of the late
Almina D. Holt transferred to Mr.. Porter
Skinner the valuable property at The
northeast corner of Eighteenth stree
and Second avenue, composing forty by
seventy feet of ground and the building
occupied by Liberman and Rasmussen
The consideration was $1,000.
The coroner of Scott County. has been
summoned to inquire into the death of a
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mosier
of Hickory Grove Iowa, whom it is sus-
picioned died of poison attributed to a
can of baking powder Others of the fam
lily suffered from the same effect but arr
now recovering.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Rock Island Next Time


Hon H C. cleveland and Senior Wee
Commander E. H Buell.. Of Buford Post
returned from Springfield. last night,
AT ter being in attendance upon the state
encampment, G. A. r. Rock Island was
chosen as the place of holding the next
encampment The following officers
were elected;
Departmentcommander Ter. Philip Sidney,
Post Galesburg.
Senior Vice Commander Thomas G..
Fullerton. Ottawa.
Junior Vice Commah der, Enos Bond
Chicago. II
Chaplain the Rev. +. D. Wilkin. Dan
vile.
Surgeon, A. T. Barnes, NJ. D., Bloom
ington.
The following were among the resolu-
lions adopted:
WHEREAS, The G. A. r., in its organi,
cation and ritual, recognizes that the
late war of the rebellion established the
fact that, under the constitution. the na,
tional authority is and must be supreme;
aud to that principle, remembering that
by eternal vigilance alone can the integS
rity of the republic maintained, have
solemnly pledged themselves, Individually
and collectively, now and forever; ana
WHEREAS, By the arbitrament of wal
through the many battles thereby do WI
to and including the surrender uncondit
ionally of the confederate armies, were
these principles established, and the
movements and inscriptions on public
| buildings, and battle flags are common
orative of these conflicts. wherein the
Union armies established these principle.
which every citizen of the republic pro-
fesses to accept; and
WHEREAS. The grand army of the
republic holds no bitter memories TOWARD
those who fought in civilized way TO
an opposite principle and have no desire
to engender any; therefore.
| Res0L0ed That in Difference to GU
principles we do hereby protect agains
the morbid seniimeutality that seems tt
be taking root in this republic, which
claims that the tearing down of Iowa
memories of the war is demanded BY tn
spirit of patriotism; and
Resolred. That these loyal memoric
can not be offensive to any loyal citizel
of the republic. who truly accepts the re
suits of the war, and their oblteration
not demanded by the lapse of time, bu
should be preserved as lasting memoria
that principle was involved and estab
lished by the success of the Unto
armies.
ResolOsd, That it is the sense of the en-
campment that Fitz John Porter shoul
not be restored to the army, and that gu
senators and representatives be instructe,
accordingly
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Mr.. Kuschmann's Story.

Rock ISLAND, Feb. IS, 1886
EDITOR ARGUS: In yesterdays Union
| see that Joseph Witish the man who
was the prosecuting witness in suit
brought in by our states attorney against
myself and wife, at the last term of the
circuit court of this county, has COM
mitled suicide Now for the good of this
community ] say, before the man Witsh
went before the grand jury he tried at
several places here in town TO get me in
dicted, but as Mr.. Halves, The Justice OF
the peace, said he was at his office three
times and every time he told different
story, MIR. Halves came to the conclusion
that Witish was not in his right mind
| and TO get rid of him told him to go be
fore the grand jury, which body was in
session at the time Witish did so. and
the states attorney took the matter up to
make big case" of it, Judgments were
brought against me and nv wife, and we
were put under $500 bonds each for APP
pearauce at the circuit court Witish was
not pat under any bonds at all, and the
consequences were he did not appear at
| the circuit court The states attorney
was without prosecuting witness and
the county has to pay the expenses.
Furthermore in the ARGUS of Feb Il,
an article from a Peoria paper appears
which says that Mr.. Witish. by working
| as carpenter, was beat out of $500 by
his employers in Rock Island. He
worked for me as common farm hand
and received seventy-ive cents per day,
| also his board, which amounted to about
S36 as long as he worked for me. This
money Eaid him when he quit work.
have been living here for good many
years and never wronged anyone 10 the
value OF cent; try hard to make living
for myself and family, and don't like tc
see my good reputation pulled down by a
tramp who never had $500 to his name.
find it my duty to clear myself before the
| people. and was ready to stand fair trial
if the prosecuting witness had put in an
appearance before court
VIM KUsCHMANN
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
County Building.
TRANSFERS..

Thames W. johnson to Sarah and
James Walker, sw4 set. A, is. 4w. 5000.
James s. Gilmore to MaryC Hoffman,
pit lot |, block s, old Town. Rock Island
$4,000.
Johanna Plog to Wilhelm Hagemann.
pit let's block 2. Bailey Davenport's third
addition, Rock Island, $500.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19

Special Order No. 10
The members of this command are
hereby ordered to assemble at the Armo,
ry, tomorrow. Saturday, at 1:30 P. NJ.
sharp. New fatigue suits and caps.
White gloves and Grape at the Armory
Every member is expected to be present.
By order Of
Capt. H. M ABELL.
Comdg, Company.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19

The firm of Watkins & Hill is dissolved
by mutual consent. Mr.. w B. Hill re.
firing. Mr.. S. L. Watkins will remain
in the business. Mr.. Watkins under
stands the wood business thoroughly and
will be pleased to have all who want
wood and coal call on him. Ali persons
having bills against the firm of Watkins
Il Hill, will please present the same. and
they will be settled All persons in debt
to said firm please call and settle.
S. T. WATKINS.
W. B. HILL.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
SsvilIe Johnston,

Law, real estate and loans. choice west
ern lands for sale at prices to which l
invite your attention; money to loan on
farm security. Office in ARGUS block.
over American Express Office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Rock Island, H., Feb, IL
Silver Meeting.

Rock ISLAND, Feb IS.
The people of Rock Island aud vicin,
ity, irrespective of party, are requested
to meet at the court house in this city,
on Wednesday evening the cath, inst,
to consider the silver question. Several
gentlemen have promised to speak on
the subject. MANY CITIZENS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Hard Coal Market

Pea coal, 500; CRATE and egg. SO %
range, nut and No d. $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith {
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue L. u. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19

A special meeting of the board of con,
troll of the A. o. U. w., and also of the
business committee of the four city
lodges is called at Arriory hall at 730
sharp tomorrow evening. By order of
the president of the board.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
THE MESSENGER OF DEATH.
uPlunges Two Households Into Grief
George ii. Cook at Rest-Demise
of John Whitsitt.
CUT DOWN IN YOUTH.

After several months painful Illness.
George H. Cook passed into rest eternal
at 9:95 last evening. Although death
was not altogether unexpected, 1t was
none the less severe blow to the rela-
tives and friends of the young man, who
had hoped against fate for several days.
1t was year ago that the first symptoms
of the illness which terminated in Mr..
Cooks death manifested themselves in
the form of diabetes, which finally devel-
oped into consumption and was not
long in ravaging his system. He was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Cook, aud his
demise occurred at the residence of his
parents, 2Ol5 Sixth avenue. He was
born in Henry county, October 8, 1860,
and came to Rock Island with his parents
eleven years ago He leaves four sisters
and two brothers, nsmely-Mrs. Thomas
johnson, OF this city, Mr.. P. j. Cook, OF
Milwaukee, W. H., and Misses Lee j..
Kate NJ and Susie B., all of this city.
The family were all present at the death
bed except Mr.. Phil Cook. who will be
here tonight
Mr.. Cook had been since 1890, messen
ger in the First National bank, and
previous to that date he had served
respectively as clerk in Lamps grocery
and in McCabe's dry goods store, always
gaining the confidence of his employer by
his diligence and integrity and his faith
fulness TO every trust imposed upon him
He was one of the oldest and most valuet
members of the Rodman Rifles and was q
sergeant in the military and treasurer Of
the civil company He succeeded F. NJ
Wheaton as stamp deputy of the interna
revenue department here, and dis
charged the duties of the offic,
satisfactorily for nearly year
He was for several years treasurer o
Harpers theatre, and many of these pc
sitions he has resigned within year
owing to failing health He belonged tC
the Modern Woodmen and carried u larg'
policy in the beneficiary fund. In hi
business and social life he bore the es
teen of all with whom he came in con.
tact.
The funeral will be held from the Cen
noon, and will be participated in by III
Rodman Rifles and the Woodmen in
body. The body will be temporarily in.
tered at Chippiannock. The pail bear
ers will be Corporal VIM. Stewart, AM
Privates A d. Frautz. Fl. 5. Bollman
Chss Wheaton, T. j Bufori and c A
Stoddard
JOHN wHITsTTT GONE.
Mr.. John Whitstt, who was as widel
known in Rock Island county as he wa
in Mercer, where he resided for years
died at Presumption at S:4S last night H
was born in Fermeuagh county, Ireland
June Z. 1916, aud located in section 8
Presumption township. Mercer county, il
April. 1874 He had been ailing TO
eight months with heart trouble an,
dropsy and his death had been almos
momentarily expected for some time Mr.
Whitsitt was energetic and pushing il
bis work, upright and honest in all hi
dealings. and in his every act proved him
self man. He was democrat through
and through, and one of the party's mos
valued supporters in Mercer county.
The funeral will be held at Presumption
at II: 80 tomorrow morning. and Rev
Ollie will conduct the services
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Change

The partnership heretofore existing
between G. i. & 5. N Wynes is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. G. j..
WINES will continue the business and
assume all obligations of the firm
G. l.. WINES.
S. n. WINES.
Rock Island, H., Feb, 13.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Fire and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies at loves
rates, apply to E. Lieberknecht, real esss
rate, loan and insurance agent. and nota-
ty public Collections made. Office III
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-19
Court Cuttings.
civil, CAITsES

1S-Assumpsit: ]. NJ Grierson, adj
ministrator, v W. II. Lundy, verdict set
aside and new trial granted s. Bowles
v W. Ii. Edwards, ct al. judgment by
default for 800 Edith Danforth v
Robert Lowery, leave to plaintiff to file
security Tor costs in thirty days.
18-Forcible detainer: Sarah B. Cobb
Samue Haley, ct al, dismissed.
17-Trespass: F. s. Latin Clifton
Stanley, death of defendant suggested and
cause dismissed by plaintiff.
18-Replevin: l.. F. Cralle j. M
Reticker, dismissed.