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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
savile Johns,on's Kansas Land Excursion


Those who have any ides of inges ting
their savings in the safest of all places
lands and who want the best lands
should call and see what | have to offer
before deciding on their plans
have for sale lands which do not bear
the profits of several middle men, but
which may yet be had at the low prices
which, in a very few years, will be q
thing of the past 1t would be useless
here to attempt to enumerste or describe
these lands; call snd see what | have to
show.
If you wish 10 sec for yourself what
have to sell, | shall make such rates of
fare as will enable you to visit these
lands at q merely nominal cost My ex-
cursion of March 18th was only an opens
ing wedge. and in the matter of railroad
fares. as in prices and assortment of
lands, acknowledge no competition.
For maps of these lands, prices, rail-
road fares, and for any information in
these matters, call at nv office, over
American express Office, ARGUS block.
Money to loan in sums to suit borrow
er, on good real estate security. from 6
to 5 per cent interest long time, liberal
term of payment
Iowa lands for sale, cheap as ever, and
as good as were ever put on the market.
Terms and prices given on request a
postal card will do as well as letter and
costs bat cent Write to me for ma ps
etc.
Kansas Are you farmer2 Why not
get your own farm while land is cheap
and terms of payment liberal, better buy
than rent. We can show you Kansas land
at no expense to you, if you buy, and if
you don't buy it costs you only you fare,
and that al my special reduced rate.
| SAvIILE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
A Valuable Work.

A valuable work for which the city is
now being canvassed, is entitled The
Science of National Life, book OF $50
pages on political economy, by Scott F.
Hershey, Phi. D.. of Lancaster, Ohio
The name of the eminent author is a sui
ficient guarantee for tine worth of the
work. 1t treats on the subject Of politi-
cal economy thoroughly and literally, The
outline giving the views of the eminent
scholars OF the day. who have been stu
dents of the subject first. and his own
ideas afterwsrd. 1t not only begins at
the foundation of the science, social or
der, but it traces individual and social
rights through all the ramifcations of
our wonderful development. People in
terested in the labor problem. in CO oper-
alton as q relief from the wage system,
its abuses and its strikes, in banking, in
money. in taxation, in trade. will find
very clear discussions and expositions in
its successive chapters.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

not afraid to speak in meeting, and his
voice is generally on the right side too.
He will be worthy successor to the re-
firing alderman, Mr.. Briggs.
On Saturday Mr.. Frank W. Block
linger, administrator for Miss Anna
Stechelin. sold the valuable property at
the corner of Twenty seventh street and
Sixth avenue. to Mr.. G ilbert Lansing, of
Moline. The consideration was $3.50.
The excellence of the candidates and
the general merits of the democrat ticket for
assistant supervisors Is commented upon
all over the city. David Fitzgerald, A. ].
Rosenfield, Fred Applequist and Charles
Engel will be elected by a handsome
majority.
Alderman Cavanaueh will poll the vote
of every laboring man in the Fifth ward,
besides nearly the full strength of the
democratic party. The republican scheme
will not be tolerated there, the democrats
are too sharp.
Herman Detjens and daughter of
Pleasanton, California, are in the city
visiting with NJ. Deljens is brother. Mr.
Deuens is prominent merchant of
Pleasanton. He is just returning from a
few weeks visit to some of the eastern
cities He will remain here about week.
The Union attempts to make the abat-
toir question an issue in the Third ward,
and says Mr.. Corken is pledged for the
abattoir Mr.. Corken does not regard Il q
abattoir as an issue, and is not pledged
for or.against it. Ii elected, however, he
promises to work for the best interests of
the city and his constituents.
Saville Johnston returned from his
March Both excursion to Kansas on Mon.
day noon, having sold large quantity OF
land. The rail road lands now for sale
by him are going very fast and it is more
than proba bic that all will be sold by
June 18th All who desire good safe in
vestment in these lands at rail road
prices. should not delay, as it will soon b.
too late
MIR. J II. Gardner, the democratic
candidate for alderman in the First ward
has been resident of Rock Island fol
eighteen years, served gallanty during
the war Of the union and he will get every
soldiers vote in his ward He is employ
ed in the harness shop on the government
island and is friend to the laborins
man, because he can sympathize will
him.
Two of the best known citizens of the
Fifth ward are indignant today to fine
their names signed 10 a circular which
had been gotten out by the republican:
under the cover of citizens movement
to elect Ferguson. These gentlemen
; state that they did not authorize the us'
of their names upon the circular, and hat
no idea that such steps would be takel
until they appeared
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
"Piupo'' Sings Again.

Mr. Seth Crane, the former "Pippo' of
the Fay Templeton Opera company. but
now Of this CITY, has been delighIing the
ears OF the music loving people of Free
port again on one of his commercial trips
up that way. Says the Bulletin Satur-
day:
As expected the choral union was given
another musical treat last evening. Mr..
Seth NJ. Crane, the widely known operst-
ic singing, was present, and by request.
just before intermission, sang the song,
Forever and Forever" This was 30
tremendously cheered that he then sang
"The mid>ship Still the people
applauded, and Mr. Crane, by special re-
quest, repeated Il Fear no Foe" which
he sang before the union one week ago
last night. There is no questioning
Mr.. Cranes ability as vocalist. He
ranks far above the average. As be will
visit Freeport occasionally during the
summer, another opportunity will likely
be afforded to hear bin.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
River Rlplsrs

The rsfters, Saltwater and Moline.
came off the ways below the city Saturday
morning and started for the north
The management of the ST. Louis and
St. Paul Packet Company has decided to
purchase boat instead of building one
for their trade.
The Sidney came in from Dubuque
yesterday morning with Capt James
Corbelt on deck. Corbett is justly proud
of his new boat.
The Libbie Conger went up stream with
an immense cargo yesterday. The Dia-
mond 10 line is taking advantage of the
strike on the railroads, and is carrying all
the freight its boats can handle.
The Mississippi is now open to the foo,
of Lake Pepin. The ice in the lake, how
ever, is solid, and persons were still
crossing on it at Lake City Tuesday.
From the head of the lake to st. Paul the
river is full of ice, and risin g rapidly.
Captain Wash. Hight, rapids pilot for
the Diamond 10 line and one of the most
experienced and thoroughly reliable
steamboat men on the Mississippi river,
came in Friday night from ST. Louis and
viii have his headquarters IN this city the
remainder Of the season. He captained a
boat on the lower river during the win
ter.
The new boat being built In this city
by the Van SAINT s Musser Co., is to be
commanded by Captain Tom Dolson, and
will be named the "Musser" The boat
is 1871 feet long, 80 feet beam; her boilers
are 80 feet long, with IS inch she'll iron
steam pipes are being put in. Brass
pipes are fast being superseded by those
of iron. The first trip to be made by the
"Musser," about April 20, will be to
Lansing Bay, where she will take out one
OF the company's RATS,
1t seems quite certain now that Dia-
mond 10 Reynolds will build the new
steel packet for rapid passenger travel OIL
the Upper Mississippi, spoken of in thest
columns some time ago. Already some
SO, 900 worth OF steel has been ordered BY
Superintendent Dickey. under instruc-
tons from Mr. Reynolds, and contracts
for other material are being drawn up,
The plans and specifications Of the new
boat have been prepared and submitted
for acceptance. The purpose is to built
boat entirely of steel, capable of run
ming 25 miles per hour, thus competing
In matter of time with the railroads
II this boat should prove successful
venture, as ii undoubtedly will. Mr.. Rey,
nolds proposes to build several others
and form regular fast mail and passen
ger steamboat route from St. Louis /,
st. Paul. II is believed by many that W,
are now on the eve Of grand reviva
in passenger traffic on the Upper Mis-
sissippi.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
To the Front as Usual.

As usual, the democrats carried the
city election at Davenport Saturday, re-
electing Ernst Clsussen. mayor. BY vote
of ALL to / .546 for F. H. Hancock re-.
Publican; John McSteen, clerk, by 2,20s
to l AT for Henry Karworth. republican;
Louis Rick, ASA to 1.159 for Lon Bry-
son, republican; f Peck, assessor, by
2,716 to 913 for John Friele, republican
John Turner was elected alderman on the
democratic ticket in the First ward BY a
majority of 523; P. Groves, by fifteen
majority, over Bleik Peters; 10 the Sec
ord ward; H L. Bawden, republican, by
As majority, over Henry Runge. demo-
cratic, in the Third ward; A. W. Giants
well, democratic, by $40 majority over c.
l.. BIrleigh. republican; in the Fourth
ward; E. P. Conole, by majority. over
August Reimers, republican. in the Fifth
ward; Joe R. Lane, republican in the
Sixth ward was elected by SO majority
over J. T. Quinn. democratic. The
council now stands nine democrats to
three republicans.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
The Workingmen.

The township convention of the works
ingmen was held Saturday evening. the
delegates of the various wards choosing
Alderman ]. w. Cavanaugh chairman,
and T. F. Whelan, secretary. After a
lengthy discussion of the matter of town.
ship officers. it was decided not to en-
dorse either the democratic or republican
nominees, but leave members Of the work
ingmen's organization free to vote as they
think best, and for the candidates best
fitted TO look after the Interests of the
workingmen. Mr.. j. W. Cavanaugh was
elected chairman of the city-towDship
committee for another year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
YirIuallY no Nominee.

Rumors found vent Saturday evening
that the good Michael 0'COnnor, the
Fourth ward agitator. had received tel
egram from William H. Whitman from
New England, in which that gentleman
formally accepted the republican nomi-
nation for alderman in the Fourth ward,
and the republicans became jubilant over
the fact that q man had been found at
last who was willing to risk his political
life for the g. o. p in the Fourth ward,
but all these hopes were crushed when
telegram to Mr.. George E. Bailey from
Mr.. Whitman was received, wherein that
gentleman said he would much rather the
republicans would select some other
man. If, however, Mr.. Whit
man said. he should be elected, he
would serve. The republicans found lit
tie consolation of the latter statement,
inasmuch as there is not republican in
the ward who would not serve If it were
not for the trouble of getting there. .
Mr.. Whitman has opposed Mr.. Lundy be-
fore, and he does not feel like trying him
again. The republicans viii probably
use Mr.. Whitman's name on their ticket
in the Fourth ward. but it will be
found when the polls close tomorrow
night; "all is not in name"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Notification has been received of the
removal of Mr.. D. P. McKown, mail
agent on the Davenport and Cameron
run. Mr. McKown is one of the oldest
aud most efficient men in the mail service
of the L. 5 He entered ii early in 1866,
and for the twenty years since has been
q trusted, careful official. He was first
appointed assistant postmaster of Dsven-
port by Postmaster Sanders in 1866, when
Mr.. Russell was relieved by Presiden
johnson. He held the position until May,
1859, when Mr. Russell became postmas.
ter again. He was next appointed assist
ant postmaster By Msjor Beardsley, OF
this city, and retained the place until he
took his late run about six years ago. No
one has yet been named TO take Mr. Nc
Kown's place. He is well known and
prominently connected in Rock Island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Supervisor,
JOHN ASTER.
MlIan's Democracy.

The democrats of Milan held caucus
Saturday evening. and c. B. Hartman
was nominated for supervisor, d. w.
Thompson, for township clerk; H. L..
Framing, for assessor; d. c. Davis. for
collector; F. F. Hartman. for highway
commissioner, and William Sarris for
justice of the peace. 1t is remarkably
strong ticket, one which is sure of sue,
caSs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Chorus Of Husbands.

L.
The bonnets that bloom in the spring,
Tra-lal
Blossom now in the merry sunshine;
And we doiefuIly grOan as we sing,
Tra-la,
AT the thought Of the outlay they bring,
Tra-la
But we know it's no use to decline.
And tn is what we mean when in chorus We sing
20, c0nfound the bonne5s that bloom in the
spring.
Tra-la-ls la-la-la! Tra-ls IaIa-la-lal
The bOrnets that bloom in the spring
The b,unets that bloom in the soring,
Tra-la.
Are exhibited now In the case
And your wife wants a $40 wing.
Tra-la!
A most unattractive old thing,
Tra-la
And whole lot Of flowers and lace,
And she says you re real mean, and hateful old
thing,
II you don't buy the bonnet thst blooms In tn,
sprirg,
Tra-la-la-la-ls-la Tra-la-la-la-la,
o, we do wish there wern't any spring!
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
COMPLIMENT TO A COLLECTOR.
Deputy Henry Runs Down Swindler
Another Pharisee STRIPPED Of
His Mantel.

The following communication. highly
complimentary to Deputy internal Reve-
nue. Collector Henry. of this district. ap
pears in the Chicago Champion:
Capt Henry. U. S. revenue collector,
who was in Tennessee last week invests
eating the affairs of A. T. Salisbury,
who was charged with selling liquor
without government license, finished
up his work and sent in lot of affidavits
last Saturday to the u S. court. Ssuls-
bury is already indicted by the county
grand jury and awaiting trial there be
fore the county court.-Macomb Eagle,
March "a, 1886.
Editor Champion: The above report
being sufficient TO show The disposition of
the above A. T. s., we deem it only jus.
tice to all personal liberty people (the
very identical class of respectable people
constantly abused, slandered. ridiculed"
and LIED upon" by the above feather
weight apostle, A. T. s. to state in brief
just who and what he appears to be
| (when in disguised A superintendent of
a NJ, h. church, q Sunday school class
leader, etc, etc, and grand, ring
streaked and striped and most wonderful
zebra. to whom members of the H. p.
society still to bow down. He is also the
right bower to certain individual of IN
savory repute, who, for months past, has
devoted very much of his time to willful-
ly lying and slandering respectable people
through two of "McDonough county
filthy prohibition presses
Woe unto you, scribes and Phsrisees,
hypocrites, for We devour widows houses
and for pretence make long prayers.
therefore We shall receive the greater
damnation
''1e serpents, ye generation of vipers,
bow can We escape the damnation of heli?'
| Matt. %: Il 10 30 A CITIZEN.
Tennessee, III, March 80.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Conductor Chas. c. Cross, of the pop
ular Flying Dutchmsn' on the c., NJ. &
st. 2. road, has had photograph taken
of his residence in Freeport, on the cor
ner of Clay and Adams streets. The
view shows Mrs. Cross and her two
daughters standing in the front yard.
while little pony and phaeton stand
outside. The only drawback TO the pic
ture is that the good-looking Cross is not
even in the background.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Conductors in connelK

A large and enthusiastic me etlng OF the
Order of Railway CondG6 rs" was held
in this city yesterday hernoon, many
members being present from abroad.
Principal among the outside cities repre-
sented were Fort Wayne, Bloomington.
Chicago and Beardstown. TWAS expect
ed that ED" Conan, of Kansas City,
one of the most prominent members of
the order, would be present, but he
failed to make train connections, causing
much disappointment among those pres.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
MOLINE.

Only one
Dr. Lester declines 10 accept the Office
of justice Of the peace.
Alderman John T. Meegan runs indie
pendent for reelection in the Fifth ward,
with fair prospects of success.
We saw DIR. McKinnIe this morning
who saws he intends to say nothing al
the election tomorrow will not ask nor
beg vote. He is candidate at the sos
licitation of others, and did not want 90
Office.
The convention held on Friday night,
purportlng to be citizens convention,
was manipulated by wing of the repub-
lican party and the Knights of Labor. TO
head off citizens convention intended
to be held on Saturday evening. We
cannot see single democrat on eithei
ticket, therefore all We can say is. choose
for yourself which wsy you shall vote to-
morrow.
Andrew Anderson withdrew his name
as a candidate for supervisor late on
Saturday afternoon. NJ IL. White had
~ituuEAWH btiDTE- It tT THESE iauffs It
W. Gould and John H. Porter are sabsti'
tuted. The republican ticket is now
headed by Frank Gould. aud the popn'
larity well>known business qualifications
unimpeaehable integrity to party. and
his invincible honesty of purpose. shall
give much strength TO the republican
| ticket
WAR; AND C0LSETH.
At the election for two members of thu
school board on Saturday, 81 votes vert
cast: twice as many as ever voted at al
election of the kind before They wert
distributed as follows: Colseth, 473
War;. 359. Fish. 277; Stevens, 232
Meese, 1879; Lee, 1853; scattering. g.
Straight tickets: Fish and Colseth, 1863
Stevens and Colseth. LAG; War; and Col
seth, 1856; Meese and Lee, 155. The]
hava olaot al ur.od man
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05
Npt,cs to FALCON Kssnsr,.

I hereby notify saloon keepers to close
all doors Of their places of business dur
ing election hours, in accordance with
the law. ANY violation Of this order re-
ported to me, / will, on conviction. re-
woke their present license. and refuse to
give license for the ensuing year to the
person 30 offending.
THOMAS MURDOCH, Mayor.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Pea coal. $500; CRATE and egg, IS. 25
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith /
csol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
1908 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
Office after P. IN. tIn the event that the
Office is ciosedl will please call at Will
mans & Calls news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of everv nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

Though the Morgan pictures brought
more than q million. the library of the
same household sold for but %, 900.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-05

We offer lower Prices, Better Terms and great
CT Inducements than any other land office in The
state
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' Ut.h Invention,

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