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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

In reference to the reported engage
ment of Miss Langdon, famous New
York belle, to the Duke of Portland, a
correspondent of the Atlanta Constitat-
ton writes: ''She has in her own right
a fortune worth full million, uncon-
trolled and unhampered. That girl
of twenty-five, beautiful, educated,
wealthy and well-reared, should be
petted in society the world over, is not
strange, The Duke of Portlands pos
sessions are double those of his be-
trothed bride. 1t was he for whom the
famously funny rosebud party was
given in London last season. Sixty
girls gave dance, to which each was
to invite five men, and every one of
them sent an invitation to the Duke,
so he got sixty. He calmly stayed at
home, but the incident proved the high
estimation in which he was held as a
matrimonial prize"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25
COLONEL DAVIS'S CHARGER.

The Vest JERSEY Press of Camden
contains the following interesting rem
iniscence of the late war;
When Lieutenant Colonel Thomas
Fl. Davis, of this city, was about leav-
ing with his regiment for the seat of
war, he commissioned a noted horse
man of Camden to procure for him the
finest saddle horse he could find. Such
an animal, combining all the qualities
of beauty, style and strength, was
found in Hunterdon county, and joe,
a splendid gray, was bought for the
colonel
At the battle of Spottsylvania Col
Davis was killed, and in the engage
ment the saddlebags were shot from
Joe's back, and he was taken from the
field wounded and covered with blood
and sent home to the family of Colonel
Davis. For more than twenty years
Joe had been the pet of Colonel Davis's
sisters, who have cared for him during
all these long years, making every pos
sible provision for his care and comfort
as a souvenir of the bloody field on
which their patriotic brother lost his
life.
A photograph taken of him when
more than twenty-five years old, shows
that he retained even at that age much
of the beauty and spirit of his younger
days. He lived to the unusual age of
thirty-one years, and died on the Ralph
Cooper farm near Ellisburg, in the
early part OF the present month and
was buried with military honors in the
presence of his patron friends and
others who mourn the death of a noble
and historic steed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

An active temperance revivalis going
on at Forstersville, Ohio, and meetings
have been held in the schoolhouse,
T. J. Eyster, clerk of the Board of
School Directors and owner Of the
building in which the only liquor sa-
loon of the place is located, objects to
the temperance folks using the school
house, and took away the key. The
temperance people took an impression
of the keyhole with soap, the village
blacksmith hammered out key, the
doors were opened, and a rousing
meeting held. A lawsuit will probably
result.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

The frequency with which the Su-
preme Court decides law passed by the
Legislature to be unconstitutional
gives point to II remark attributed to
Chancellor Runyon a few days ago, to
the effect that about three-fourths of
all the laws enacted are outside of the
constitution. This view of the situa-
tion is held by the ablest lawyers in the
State, and unless something is done to
place the constitution and the laws in
harmony, no end of trouble will be
likely to ensue in the near future.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

Lorenzo Snow, one of the Lord High
Counsellors of the Mormon Church,
having reached the advanced age of
three score years and ten, recently de-
cided to have family reunion. This
was a portentous undertaking, but he
had lots of money, plenty of gall and
enjoys crowd, so the affair was ar
ranged. His family consists of No. 1
wife with two daughters, No. with
one daughter and two sons, No. with
two daughters and three sons, No.
with three daughters and two sons, No.
with six daughters and two sons, No.
with two daughters and one son, No.
with three daughters and three sons,
No s with two daughter and three
sons, No. with two daughters and
one son, making in all twenty-three
daughters and nineteen sons. There
were, all told, 1854 of his immediate de-
cendants to sit around the family board,
and it took three days to give them
their dinner. This old man is said to
be we'll preserved, and reads the finest
print without glasses, and thus far has
been called upon to mourn the death
of only twenty-three of his numerous
family, including a few of his wives.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

You will find an elegant line of
Smyrna Velvet and Tapestry Mats at
unusually low prices at the New York
store, SO Commerce st. Polite atten-
ton and one price to all.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25
Miss Abigail Bates died at Scituate,

Miss Abigail Bates died at Scituate,
Mass, March IS, aged SO years. She
was one of the two heroines who, dur
ing the war of 1919, drove the British
forces from this harbor by concealing
themselves in the bushes and playing
vigorously upon the fife and drum,
thereby leading the enemy to believe
that large force was ready to receive
them.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1886-03-25

Benz. F. Cleveland, cousin of the
President, is seeking divorce in Jersey
City.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

A committee representing the Twin
City Electric Light company of Iowa, will
visit the city this week for the purpose of
examining the system of electric lighting
used here. and ascertaining the cost The
committee consists of L. B. Wadleigh, c.
+. Curtis, a millionaire, and A. L. Stone
president Of the City National bank Of
Clinton. Iowa. The committee was at
Peoria Friday, and of them the Clinton
Daily Ne@s says:
These gentlemen, with probably Others,
will visit Peoria, H., which is said to
have one OF the best lights in the country
also Rock Island, similarly situated, and
perhaps other cities, winding up their
trip at Chicago, to receive bids and inves
tigate the several kinds of electric light
and report to the company at this city the
result of their investigations. The com
pany is composed of responsible, practica
BILE business men and will carry into thi:
enterprise the same qualities that have
made them successful in their individual
undertakings.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
Rink Attractions.

Manager Harvey's little folks festival
at the roller rink Saturday proved de.
cided success. notwithstanding the cuts
ting winds and driving snow. For the
boys graceful contest there were eight
entries, and little Willie Donaldson took
the prize. All the children IN the rink
were then formed into line, those without
skates as well as those with, and bags OF
candy were distributed to them BY
Manager Harvey and bis wife, who are
friends to the little folks. The bags con-
tanned each a chance for drawing, the
fortunstes ones being, Minnie Swagle,
who won pair OF skates, and Alice
Hengstler, who captured season ticket
On the boys side Willie Killmer took
the skates, and Jimmie McHdgh the sea,
son pass.
In the evening quite a gathering was
present, despite the inclemency OF the
weather but Manager Harvey, thinking
that there were a great many absent who
would like to have seen the contest, had
the weather permitted, decided to post,
pone the entertainment until tonight and
tickets were issued to all present. To-
night the bicycle contest will take place
whether the storm continues or not, a.
Mr.. Ley can not remain longer in thu
city. The rink will undoubtedly bt
packed. Saturday night Manager Har'
vey put on mile boys race. which was
won by A. Donaldson, and which ex'
cited a good deal Of interest and enthusi
asm.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
SHOT IN THE SHOULDER.
A Serious Array in Andslusia-Mrs.
Mary York Puts a Ballet Through
James Ross.

Andalusia was the scene Of serious
shooting affray last Friday morning.
Readers OF the ARGUS will remember the
arrest of James Ross, of that town. two
weeks ago on the charge of incest. The
complaining witnesses were the Works,
who live in the same house. the Roses
owning the property. The two families
have not been on friendly terms for some
time. the awful charges preferred against
Ross recently were the results of vindie-
tiveness and spite. Ross aeauittal of
course did not please the Yorks, any more
than was his arrest altogether pleasing to
himself
The morning mentioned Ross went into
Mrs. York's part of the house and de-
manded that she remove some boards
from the scuttle in the ceiling which she
had closed. She refused, and Ross oh
tanned an ak and went to work at it him
self, whereupon Mrs. York produced a
revolver and fired several shots at Ross,
one of which took effect in the shoulder,
making a serious wound So far no ar,
rests have been made, although there Ger
taiuly should be. An investigation of the
feud which exists between the Two fami-
lies is just what is needed now.
POLICE POINTS.
Collections from the police department
in February amonted to s34 60; fines sci
fees, $500
Marshal Eekhart's report for February
shows that the police made 81
arrests-19 for violations of city
ordinances and 10 for state offences
The charges were: disorderly conduct
10; yagrancy, 10; burglary, 3; assault
and battery, violation of ordinance. and
fast driving, each; and forgery, rape
incest, eoncealing dead child, and peace
warrant, each.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
MOLINE.
nIGMWAYMEN AT WORK.
Two BOLD DEEDS COMMITTED LAST SAT-
URDAY NIGHr-A POLICEMAN SHoT-A
CITIZEN AcCosTED.

About 9 O'Clock Saturday. evening, two
tramps set upon NJ. H. White, of the
firm of Williams, White & Co., as he
was on his way home on Fifth avenue
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, He was ordered at the muZzle of
a revolver to hold up his hands. In
stead of complying, Mr.. White promptly
knocked the fellow down and was pro-
ceeding to give him more, when the pal
caught Mr.. White and held him until the
other fellow got up and struck their sup
posed victim with the revolver, which ex-
ploded, when they Immediately de-
camped. They did not succeed in the
robbery.
Al O'Clock the same evening, parties
stole two oyercoats from the front of D.
W. Goulds store, who at once notified
the police, and Officers Kittleson AID
Dorman went out in quest of the thieves,
going east on Third avenue, and COM
ing back west toward the city on the
railroad track They met two men or
the railroad track ana asked them TO stop
when one of them pointed revolver al
Kittelson, ordering him to hold up hi:
hands which he did not do, but tried to
get eut his revolver. The fellow ordered
his companion TO shoot, when both fired,
Dorman receiving a ball in the arm which
| fiattened on the bone above the elbow,
and kittelson lodged his head in time te
| evaie the bullet OF the other. Another
shot was fred at kittleson, which also
missed. The fellows fed up the track a:
| Dorman reeled to fall and was caught By
| kittelsnn, but not before he had fired
several shots at the retreating would be
robbers, one bullet of which he thinks
! took effect, as one man seemed
TO be wounded as he ran These
are supposed TO he the same mer
who attacked Mr.. White some time he
fore, but they may not have been the Goa
thieves. The encounter occurred shortly
| after 10 O'Clock near Wheeler's Woo
| yard, where there are bat few houses.
| Mr.. Dorman is resting easily thi.
morning, but it will be several weeks be-
fore he is able for duty. Both officer,
deserve credit for not allowing them
selves caught, as they were at disadvan
tage, to be robbed by the foot pads, and
the people Of Moline will be prepared
hereafter to siye these outlaws a warm
reception on an attempted repetition of n,
crime. There are citizens who 90 pre-
pared for such fellows. and almost wish
| for an attack.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
A Deserted Village

Davenport will soon become as famous,
and in the same light as Sweet Auburn, ="
of Goldsmith's beautiful poem. What
with continued failures and departure
from the city of some of its oldest and
most substantial citizens. there will not
be much left there soon, but the electric
lights and unlicensed saloons. Even
Texas has caught good share of
the burg's former citizens, and now
Chicago is laying claim TO few, and Is
picking some of the finest" too. 4 few
months ago, Hon. J W. Green, the light
of the republican party in Scott county,
packed his grip and left for the Garden
city, and now another prominent citizen
audinember of the legal fraternity, who
is well known here, has got enough The
Gazette of this morning says:
Hon. William Foster has decided to
remove to Chicago and engage in the
practice of his profession. He expects
to open an Office there in about three
weeks, and if energy and ability can ac-
complish anything he will soon take a
position at the bar in that city He was
born, raised and educated in Davenport,
and he will find hearty welcome by the
bar association of Chicago, as they are
always generous in the reception of faith
full. conscientious, industrious and tall
ented attorneys. There are about fifteen
hundred lawyers in that city, but large
portion of them plod along content to exc
out bare existence. Judging from the
past record of Mr., Foster he is not of th al
character or disposition 10 rest content
with mediocre accomplishments, ami as
There is always room at the top, it i;
safe to predict that in time he will make
his mark in that progressive and rushing
metropolis BY the side of the lake.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

Rev. Father Mackin spoke from the
pulpit of ST. Joseph's church, Yesterday,
in regard to some scandalous stories that
had reached his ears. concerning himself.
The reverend gentleman was highly
indignant over the rumors aud dared
anyone to prove ANYTHING detrimental to
his character. either as gentleman or as
minister of the gospel. His remarks
caused quite sensation among the con-
gregation. and now it is supposed that
the gossips' tongues will wag faster than
ever.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
New County Directory.

Chas. o. Ebel & Co. have commenced
the canvass to collect the information
necessary for combined directory of
Rock Island county. and Scott county,
lows. 1t will contain the names of all
residents of these counties Gncluding
farmers). giving business or occupation,
postuffice address. ETC.. except private
citizens of Daven port, Rock Island and
Moline The work will also embrace a
complete business directory of each city,
town and postofflce. giving style of firms,
names of individual members of same
also city, county and township officials,
etc. The work will be complete in every
detail, and of great value to every busi'
ness man.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
RRIEFLETS,

Mrs. H. NJ. Abel is dangerously i'll.
Nash VS. Ley, bicycle contest. will take
place tonight without fail.
President R. r. Cable, of the c. r. I.
4 P, was in the city over Sunday.
Nash VS. Ley will ride tonight al the
rink, rain OF shine.
For prices on the best hard coal in tie
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associa>
ttion. Telehone No. 1901. Cd
Stamp Deputy Huckstaedt's collections
for February were; From beer, s2.1S3;
cigars, S753; tobacco, Sa6-;otal. 81. :,
1926.
Switch engine-No. 6-of the Rock
Island s Peoria, is out of the shops,
where it has been repaired and repainted.
E. W. Hurst represents the leadin'-
American and Foreign Insurance Cos
Policies carefully written at current rates.
gency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The A. o. Z W. society of Rock Isl
and have received notice of two assess
ments for the month, instead of one which
is usually the case 1t shows an increase
in the death rate.
Superintendent s. S. Kemble has in
vented set Of blocks for illustrating cube
root in the schools. The blocks are hand
some and will prove of intrinsic value to
the pupil studying mathematics. Mr..
Kemble should get patent on his inven>
| ton.
The Rock Island Brush electric light
company have made record of the first
single month that has passed since tbs
organization of the company, withou,
some lights being reported out. President
Johnston says the fact reflects great
credit upon William Robb, the linemap,
who has been in the service of the COM
pany but short time.
The members of st. Patrick's Benevo,
lent society wish it understood that the
commencement of their ball at Armory
hall on the 18th. will not be postponed
until after the address at the opera
house. The bal! will open at 7:30 as
usual The ARGUS, in mentioning the
two attractions, intended to convey the
impression that those attending the thea>
tire might go to Armory hall atterward
but st. Patrick's society does not so IN.
derstand it, SO we make the correction.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
Obituary.

A postal from W. p. Quayle, of the
ARGUS. now at South Cleveland. Ohio,
states that his father died there Thursday
night Mr.. Quayles mother, who was
also critically i'll, is improving, and this
fact will be Of consolation to Mr.. @. in
his grief. The decline in health which
accompanies old age was the trou bic with
both Mr.. Quayle's parents. Two years
years ago they celebrated the golden
anniversary" of their marriage.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
New County Directory.

Rock Island county and city are to
have new combined directory, which is
also to include Davenport and Scott
county, Iowa. Mr.. Fred NJ. Elkin, rep
resenting Charles o. Ebel s. Co., and a
force of assistants, commenced the com
pilation of the directory here this morn
ing.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

The most obstinate cases of catarrh arc
cured by the use of Ely's Cream Balm,
the only agreeable remedy. 1t is not a
liquid or snuff and is easily applied. For
cold in the head it is magical. 1t gives
relief at once All druggist sell it. Price
80 cents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

Rock Island has new chief engineer
of the fire department, in the person of
B. T. Knox, one OF the oldest and most
experienced men 10 the department. Al
the annual election on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Knox, who is member of Rescue
Hose company No. 3, was elected chief
by majority of thirty odd votes over
James Johnston, the present incumbent.
who was candidate for re election Our
fremeu have acted wisely in placing the
chiefs trumpet in the hands of Mr. Knox
He is intelligent and brave, and well
drilled for the position Of responsibility
he has been elected to I'll, and will no
doubt raise the Rock Island fire depart
ment to as high standard OF excellence
as is possible to place volunteer service
John Sullivan, of Holly hose, No 8, was
elected assistant chief.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

Feb. Extraordinarily of c. F.
Dieckman, insane. Inventory filed and
approved.
Estate of David Nunan, deceased. Fl
nal report filed and approved and estate
closed.
Estate of Augustus ID. Cox. deceased.
Petition to sell real estate; hearing and
decree of sale. Claim of John Devinney,
S61.90, allowed the seventh class.
PROBATE
21-Estate of William Tindall, deceas-
ed. Report of sale of real estate to pay
debts filed and approved
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
Hard Coal Market .

Pea coal, 500; CRATE and egg. Ss.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 &
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal
| 1903 Second avenue. E. e. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
New England Dinner

The following appetzing bill OF fare
will be presented at the New England
dinner given by Trinity Guild, at Turner
hall, on Thursday the 4th:
Ronst Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Chicken Pie.
Baked Beans.
Boston Brown Bread
Mince. Pumpkin and Apple Pies.
Elution cake and Doughnuts,
Sweet Cider and Coffee.
Ali for 80 cents.
Fancy and Kitchen aprons will be Of
fered at one of the tables.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
Barrett Chapter.

Barrett Chapter, No. IS, R. A. NJ,
meets in regular communication this
evening. Installation of officers will occur.
All companions are cordially invited to be
present. NJ. M. CoRBETT, Secy.
Union copy.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

Miss Susan B. Anthony asserts that
twenty-six members of the United
States senate are in favor of woman suf>
frage.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

1t is not easy to sell a large London
no use, even in the most desirable Local.
ton, On terms at all satisfactory.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
PROBATE
Savil,e Johnston,

Law. real estate and loans, choice vest
ern lands for sale at prices to which |
invite your attention; money to loan on
farm security. Office in ARGUS block.
over American Express office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

A London outfitter has made q ball.
dress trunk, long, shallow and light.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
LOANS,

To prompt, desirable borrowers with ample So
curity, We csn make loans at 6is 10 per cent in
teFest.
sr- Well secured Negotiable Notes bought and
sold
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
NorTcE.

Be it known that We, the undersigned, intend,
and are now preparing to organize an insurance
company, under the Laws OF the state of Illinois,
TO be known as the Northwestern Mutual Fire In
surance Company. of Rock Island Illinois, for the
purpose of making insurance upon mills, manu-
factories and all other kinds Of buildings. and
upon personal property against Ices or damage BY
fire and lightning and The risks Of inland nsviga-
tion and transportation, upon the plan of mutual
insurance.
]. :. kEAToR. WV. c. BENNETT
H. a. AIMS WORTH, Il. ii. ANAwALT,
A. X. BRYANT, ]. p. WEyERHKueER
VIZ. B. Ferguson, D. $. WAGNER
T. X. MORGAN J. N. GoULD,
+ c. DESkMASN. A. 5. WRIGHT,
$. n. NkLIB. f2S-d4w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.
Wherein we Claim to Excel our Competitors.

Photographic all
win IT, 10 those who
Of
Photographs exhibition
Buffalo, N. Y.
We fully tho
other gallery
Durham Tree rough bark Combination Rustic
Garden
que Carved Trunk used hall Elaborate Writing Desk and
painted japanese backgrounds
of
backgrounds
for rich effects and artistic posing.
considered
prices for the that professional people only
prominence their heapn Photographic
desirable suppose
public does understand the difference
otherwise could
working force gallery
all the galleries
double what This tells
work and cheap work
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01
IMPROVED FARMS.

so acres in Cordovs township r. I. county -
Call on u for deception, will show land, want
an oder.
1875 acres in " hiteside county. one mile from
town of Erie; well improved and big bargain
at $40 per acpc.
l60 acres, improved, adjoining wa Keeney
Kansas: price g. 800. will trade for productive
Rock Island city property.
100 acres, Bufslo Prairie, one mile from P. o
Good improvement; S5S,to per acre.
290 acres. Buffalo Prairie. IA miles from ?. O.
S+5 10 per scfs.-easy terms.
240 acres. Edgington. Rock leland county,
sia,;o-part cash, balance yesrs, "a per cent
lots, with Improvements. in benson, Iowa.
price $500, part lime or will trade for Rock Island
property.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-01

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2s.-Will
reach home Friday or Saturday. The
committee are doing all they can possibly
Fred Hsss, after visiting the places of in
terest, left for Baltimore. He will return
Wednesday. ]. NJ. RETICKER.