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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

The Union thinks it has discovered the
reason for the defeat of the republican
town ticket at the recent election. in the
item printed in last nights Argus, where
IN it was loosely stated that Rock Island
politicians consider votes dirt cheap at
from 81 to 81. The poor Union has been
greatly perplexed as to how the demo
cratic town ticket could be elected when
the republicans carried five wards of the
city on aldermen, and we are glad it has
arrived at some solution OF the problem
But to reverse the question we might ask
why did the democrats carry only two
wards when they elected their entire town
ship ticket? We think we know. Because
in most of the wards party interests were
forgotten and ieopardized to gain per
sonal ends. In other words they made
the abattOir an issue, while the
republicans voted for their aldermanic
candidate without regard TO his views on
that subject. As result, the republi>
cans made nearly clean sweep on the
aldermanic ticket, with majority in fa>
vor of sustaining the abattoir. Instead
of gaining strength in their effort to run
the municipal machine, the anti ,abattoir
men find themselves with less representa-
ton in the council than before.
The success of the democratic township
ticket is easily explained. Several of the
former leaders Of the third party in the
city have been afiiiating with the republi
caOs for some time, and in consequence
the mass of the workingmen have deter
mined to return to the party that has al
ways been their friend and to which they
naturally belong. 1t is easy enough to
account for the large vote that the town
ship ticket received.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

first money forwarded by the league
since September. This is false, as $50
was sent only a short time ago.
If the Irish of Rock Island and
vicinity would do their duty they would
boycott the Rock Islander, for there is
nothing in it any more but criticism Of
the abattoir and DIR. Craig. and when he
wants to give strong breeze TO r. B., 8.
NJ W., who is travelling all over the
country. for what purpose is mystery to
good many. but r. b. claims it is in
the interest and welfare Of the K. OF L.
Allow me to give your readers conun>
drum: Remember there is large glove
manufacturing establishment which r. d.
is very much interested in, and now the
conundrum is. which is it, the X. of l..
or this glove establishment that r. b. is
most interested in?" We will leave this
conundrum to be answered later sup
pose old Joe will accuse the ARGUS Of
writing this. but it is the same man who
wrote short letter some time ago in re
lation to the old scoundrel and his hostile
action to the Irish aud the National
league here in Rock Island. Now let us
Irishmen withdraw our ballast and let that
dirty sheet of old Joe's float so high in
the water that il will not stand the least
breeze of rebuke, or sink in the filth OF
his own utterance. There is no doub
but old Joe will feel anxious 10 know
who this lrishman-the WRITER'S, but
as soon as my circumstances will allow
NE, l will settle up with him for In
scurrilous sheet, and will then tell him my
self and in persona many other true
Irishmen intend tony opinion of hin
and his weekly wind bag of abuse of the
Irish race. FRESHMAN.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Mr.. G. NJ Lindvall, the organ builder
of Moline, the inventor of the Moline
self-player that is now being exhibited at
No. 1911 Second avenue, will be here all
the week. during which time he will
do any kind of repairing of church organs
and other musical instruments. ANY one
having any work Of the kind they wish
done in a workman like manner, and for
reasonable charges should not miss the
opportunity. He also has small pipe
organ in Moline which can be bought on
good terms by anyone wishing something
of the kind For further particulars ap,
ply at the place where the self player is
on exhibition.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
Saville Johnston.

have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties
as follows A farm of 112 acres in Canoe
Greek township. with new improvements,
at $50 80 per acre, part cash and part
time, all tillable, and bargain. Thirty
three acres of timber land in Henry coun-
ty, near Joslyn station, S25 per acre. A
farm of 1876 in Whiteside county, 81
miles from Hilsdsle, 81 miles from Erie,
fine farm and a good bargain at $35
per acre, the privilege of 100 acres ad-
Joining grazing land and meadow, with
this place il desired A farm OF 80 acres
in Coe township. miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre. has fine new
improvements, fruit, and all conveniences
of a home farm. A farm miles north.
west of Hillsdale. in Canoe Creek, with
fine improvements, fruit, and buildings
100 acres, will be sold cheap if taken soon
Also 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 fol-
selling. / also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron. list of which vii
be furnished on application. A goot
residence on Second avenue near Tenth
street. in Rock Island, cheap, for {
short time only, and for cash. Also 81
acres of timber land miles from Rocl
Island at $40 per acre; must be sole
soon as owner is forced to sell.
Remember. please. that offer nons
but bargains and furnish good title il
every case.
In lands 10 Kansas and Iowa | Away,
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.
SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

According to the Union Mr.. Lambert
expresses himself on the mstter of his
own compensation as city treasurer and
township collector as follows:
Mr.. Lambert's position is that the city
council is clothed with power to deal
only with city and township matters
ii can limit his commission on municipal
and township taxes, but not on county.
school and states taxes, as it has no luriS
diction whatever over these funds He
proposes to accept his salary OF 800 aud
commission of half of one per cent on
city and town collections and on that
basis. in good faith. As to the COM
mission Oh state. county and schools taxes,
he proposes TO thankfully abide by the
Attorney Generals decision. unless it can
be shown that the city has a better right
to these earnings than he has.
County Treasurer Fleming wrote to
the state auditor about the matter, with
the answer that the county treasurer must
be guided by the state law in settling
with all collectors, which law allows them
commission of two per cent, with a
limit of 81 500 Mr. Fleming Informed
an ARGUS reporter this morning
that he would settle with Lambert
at the rate OF two per cent on the state
tax collections, the county he would leave
to the board of supervisors 10 decide and
as to the city, he had nothing TO say. as
it did not concern him.
But all these technical points dc not
help Mr. Lambert in his aim To secure
larger compensation. The ARGUS would
like to see all public officials fully com
pensated for their labors-esp, cially
when they are so arduons as those of the
collector but Mr. Lambert was nomi-
mated in good faith, with the strict un-
Outstanding that he was 10 abide by the
new arrangement and was elected with
that understanding, and he can not with
IMMUNITY violate it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
SIR KNIGHTS EASTER SERVICE
A Special Program TO be Carried Out at
Grace Cathedral in Davenport
Next Sunday.

In the afternoon Of Easter Sunday, the
custom of the Order of Knights Templar
in many cities to- assemble for public
worship will be observed for the first
time in Davenport under the auspices of
ST. Simon Commandery Eyart's Com
mandery of this city. the Communicates
in Iowx City and Maquoketa will also
participate
Bishop Perry has had the order of ser
vice--part original with himself and part
from the Easter ritual of the Grand Cons
mandery of Wisconsin, printed 10 a neat
pamphlet of IS pages. 1t opens with a
professional hymn. contains the psalms
for Easter even-song, with the gloria pa.
tri after each psalm, the proper lessons
from Exodus and John, the Is Deam.
declaration Of the faith of the gospel OF
of Christ according to ancient custom.
the Apostles creed, the litany of COM
memoration, and appropriate hymns
The music will be grand. The Bishop.
who is prelate of ST. Simon commandery.
of Davenport, will preach the sermon.
There will be an offertory, which will be
devoted to the relief of the sick and suf-
fcring. The
INSTRUCTIONS
to the officers and Sir Knights are as
follows:
]. Sir Knights will assemble at the
Asylum promptly at the hour appointed.
so as to reach the Cathedral not later
than $50 p. IN.
2. The uniform at divine service will
consist of full regslia A bouquet of
flowers upon the left breast is appro-
pirate.
3. The banners of the Order will be
placed in the Cathedral, on either side Of
the Chancel.
T. Every Sir Knight will be furnished
with copy of the service, which should
be carried in the belt until he reache;
his seat in the Cathedral; it should be
carried IN the same manner when return
ing to the Asylum.
| 5. Grand aud past grand officers viii
form on the right preparatory to march
Ing to the Cathedral and on the left wheI
returning to the Asylum.
6. Every Sir Knight will, as soon u.
he enters the vestibule of the cathedral
remove his chapeau with his left hand
place it upon the right shoulder, and re-
tain it in that position until he arrive!
at his seat. when be will dispose of it a
his pleasure,
I. The responsive portions of this Sci
vice are to be recited alternately by til
prelate and the Sir Knights and eongrega
lion, with loud voice.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
A HAlictnus Attack.

Owen Gillian called in at / 80 on Mon
day night to say that he had been ns
saulted in Kelly's saloon by Peter and
James Larkin. both of whom struck him
and he struck back. The trouble orig
mated in a talk about ward politics, and
the Larkins wanted TO punish Gillian for
voting for Alderman Edwards. "Put
it down and sign my name to it," added
the cheerful Owen. that the Larkins are
the cowboys of Rock Islandr-U Union.
The above is malicious libel and false
hood. The Larkinsi were passing Kelly's
saloon, when Kelly threw Owen out. the
latter being drunk. The Larkins inter,
ference prevented fight-with the above
result.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
MOLINE.

Capt. r. Payton must have his compa-
ny ready for inspection by Gen E. B.
Hamilton on Thursday evening, April
ed.
The report that Mr.. C. jerks rode on
Foot 4 Walkers line from Nebraska he re
is false. He paid 81 So railroad faIe
and did not beat his way home.
james Robinson. at Dimock, Gould &
Cos. rs well pleased with the work of
the band saw, and thinks it is the best
thing cut for making nice lumber.
George Brooks is building a new house
by fire a short time ago, much better aud
in modern style of architecture.
Frank Peal will leave the Chris Keuhl
house on April 26th. and this will leave
VIM Mueller's saloon the only one in tn
block, and quite enough for that part OF
the city.
John J. Downs a fireman on the Union
Pacific road, is in the city visiting friends
During the last three years he has been
all over the Pacific slope and visited the
principal cities of California He is stop
ing at the Weber house.
AT the firemen's meeting on Saturday
night, j. Milt HartZell was elected CHIEF
engineer by reclamation. There were
four candidates for assistant balloted for,
and on the formal ballot A. b. William
was elected by A votes to 80 for William
Baker.
August lIerkert, who has leased Wag,
ner's opera house, as stated before ia thi:
paper. Is, from what we have heard OF
him, the man for the place. having had
ample experience in the bu: mess. MIR
| Herkert was city marshal in Moline about
Twelve years ago so is not quite s
stranger 10 the people here Those VIII,
know him will kindly welcome him back
The following are the poll tax colec
lions for three years: 1855 cash, 81,
332; labor. $3.50; total, 1852. 1881
cash, 81, pa, 80; labor. $l65; total, 81,
399 SO. 1885 cash, Sass 10; labor
1894; total, S692 40. Qnte falling off
probably owing to the Keator mill being
| idle.
During the time the Island was the re
sort of several Confederate prisoners
| Among the rest was a man from the soul
| and of this state. who when released
worked in the wooden mill Of Jacob Shaw
| in this city, and seemed To have srca
enmitv to Gen. John A. Logan for cans
| ing his enlistment in the Confederate ser,
vice and then deserving him ami his com
| panions for the other side A gentleman
still in this city had several conversation.
with him on this subject and it NIGH
not be hard to prove the above fact.
Some doubts are entertained about III,
ability of the Y NJ c. A. to fulfill the re
quIrements of Mr.. Atkinson in regard tC
the rink building. IT was suggested II
the writer on Friday that in case they ar,
not able TO meet the terms, why not have
Mr.. Atkinson give the same chance tt
Graham post, G A. r.. who will guar.
antee to meet all requirements in sixtv
days The boys who kept the confed
crate armies back from over-running th,
northern states. with breasts barred beior
the solid ranks of steel, might be s,
accommodated, and no worse mark re
corded in the great book than il given 1,
the other association.
| Only One
Live Stock Insurance company in th
world. and Geo. W. Walker has tn
agency for that That company is tn
Security of Bloomington. Call and SCI
Walker about it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
Obituary.

Philip Trenkenschuh, proprietor of the
Taylor House, corner of Sixteenth street
and Fourth avenue. expired at o'clock
this morning. He was bora in Germany
November 2, 1927. served six years in the
Prussian army and came to Rock Island
in 1866. He leaves wife and four chill.
dren to mourn his loss. He had been i'll
ten weeks with complication of liver
and kidney troubles. He was member
of Germania Lodge. No. 6. A. o. U. W.,
and his funeral will occur tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock under the auspices
of that society.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

The following message Was received in
this city this afternoon;
CHICAGO April 30, 1856 j l.. Hire,
James Logan and J. Hill. Rock Island,
Ill;
The report of switchmen employed on
c, r. l. Il P. r. r. in Chicago gong out
on strike is not true, and ask that you
rebuke said statement emphatically
NJ J kEEaAN,
c., X. |. Il P. Switchmsn, Fourteenth
Street, Chicago.
If the above comes from an aulhorita :
tive source, 1t must set at rest any fears
of a strike here, as the conduct of the
switchmen in Rock Island depends upon
the action Of the switchmen on the c., X.
|. Il P. road in Chicago
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
THE RIVER.
The Trial Trip OF the Musser--Htr
DescriptiOn-Other Interesting
Steamboat News.

The new steamer Musser, of the Vans
SAINT 4 Musser Towing and Transports
ton Company. of Muscatine. cleared
from Dubuque Saturday afternoon for n
trial trip with pleasant party of ladies
and gentlemen on board She pulled out
of the slough O'Clock p. m. and steamed
through the bridge. making Excellent
time and moving easily and with satisfac-
ton. The hull was built an Vansant
& Edwards yards at LeClsire and Was
brought to Dubuque to be fitted with up
per works and machinery. She is 1873
feet long, "a feet beam, A feet hold and
measures 1851 tons. She carries two 80
foot steel boilers, weighing 1000 pounds,
and is allowed 1911 pounds pressure.
Also patent Cross Gu, off niger boiler.
The engines are beauties. The cylinders
are 1871 inch bore and six feet stroke. This
work was done by the Iowa Iron Works.
The cabin was put On by the Diamond
10 Company. 1t is 70 feet long and
is handsomely finished IN the usual
steamboat white. "A large mirror, which
was presented by HJim Fisk" years ago
to the old boat which was his namesake,
adorns tile aft end of the cabin. There
are ten state rooms, laundry, etc. The
total cost of the boat Is nearly SIG. 900.
She will be manned by a crew of twenty
good men. Capt. Tom Dolson is master,
Sherman Brown will handle the wheel,
and George Galway and B. Patton will
work throttle and lever The genial
countcnance of Frank Edwards will he
seen at the office. and they will all do
Difference to their chief, George Prenglc
The Musser went into service yesterday,
and will ply between Saltwater Beel
Slough and Muscatine.
One may hear all sorts of rumors by
going down to the levee and keeping hi:
ears open. There appears just nov to be
amystery enveloping Captain Killeen'.
absence from his boat, the Pittsburg, the
idea prevailing that he has gone around
on the Ohio river to purchase another
steamer similar to the Pittsburg, Sidney
and Mary Morton, to take the place OF
the Libbie CoDger in the packet line, and
the Libbie to be used hereafter in
the freight business exclusively. Kilieer
is Diamond JOS right bower, and thu
"old gentleman" never plays him that ht
doesn't take trick
The support to the gans plank on the
Pittsburg came down as that packet wa,
leaving Burlington last evening, a piece
of flying timber narrowly escaping the
head of ronster. No damage was done
however and the accident is one of rare
occurrence and one for which no one may
be blamed The boat will be repaired a,
Dubuque.
The gallant Pittsburg came up THU
morning with a splendid trip-loadet
down to the guards and barge besides
She was in command OF Captain ''Bill'
Boland, the corpulent and good>natureC
master Of the Mary Morton, Captain Kill
leen having laid off this trip. The Pitts
burg goes through to st. Paul.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
A Rebuff for the Hennepin.

The house refused yesterday to set
apart days for the consideration of the
Hennepin canal, naval establishments,
and public buildings bills, two thirds of
the house failing in each instance to vote
in the affirmative. The rebuff received
by the Hennepin bill does not augur its
defeat. A majority of nine voted for the
bill, and when it is regularly taken from
the calender number of those who voted
against it now will vote for it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
New Advertisements.

David Don, the old and established
stove dealer, has an advertisement in an
other column to which he invites the at
tention of the public. Mr.. Don handles
none but the very best of goods, as all
who ever dealt with him know. Read
his advertisement thoroughly and you
will profit by it.
"Brownson, the halter" of Davenport
also has an advertisement elsewhere in
this paper to which he invites the atien-
ton of the public.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
Labor's Grievances

CHICAGO, April 20,--[Special The
attempt to move trains on the Lake
Shore this morning ended in failure.
At Forty third street the strikers partially
blockaded the track and the conductors
and police drew revolvers and then took
the train back.
New YORK, April 20.-[Special. All
the men on all the car lines have returned
to work.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Next Thursday evening. Mary Ander>
son and company come from the west on
the c.. r. /. g. P. Miss Anderson is
devoted Catholic, and never acts during
holy week. This time she spends the
week in travelling from San Francisco to
Chicago.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
A Town SWept Away.

PIrTsFIELp, Mass, April 20 -[Spec-
ial. AT six O'Clock tins morning the
village of East Lee was inundated by the
breaking away of the pond at the reser,
voir and the town was entirely swept
away. Fifteen bodies have been found
so far.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
A Home at q Bargain.

For ten days offer my bluff property
on Elm street at great sacrifice, on long
terms and at low rate of interest or in ex-
change for western or cheaper city prop
eriy. Address me through postoffice. or
call at the place. r. T. McNRAL.
April 18th, 1886.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
DR.. B. c.. MILLER

Would respectfully announce to the sick aud af
flieted, far sni near, that he treats difficult
of all kinds, acnte aud chronic. imdwifery and
snrgerg excepted. Tive ~ years practical ex-
rcrenee. Differing with all others in plans of
making marvellous cures where others
failed TO give relief; makes si,eclalty Of
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
RHEUMATISM AND PARALYSIS.

For which he has special treatment and never
fats to cure. You need suffer no longer Ton
suitation free Office hours A N, To 6r. ".
Office and residence No. 22l Eighteenth street
ock Island. Address letter box 1922.
AMI l4-hM1N
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81. 100000. K. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Rabe, Heitherends & Lewis No. 1915
Second avenue have on hand complete
stock of the latest designs in wall paper.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Successor to j. w. Stark Artificial
teeth inserted without plates. Office,
1874 Second avenue. d1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
PROPOSALS

Il FOR BUILDING SEWERS.
Sealed Proposals will be received by The under
signed, at the Office Of the City Clerk in this city,
until O'Clock P. T., May 8, 1886, for building
sewer on Eighteenth street, between First and
Second avenues; also q sewer on Thirty-6fth
street, north Of Seventh avenue, both in the city
1t Rock leland, according to specifications on file
In said city clerk 9 once.
Rock Island. ILL.,. April 20, 1885
C. j. LARKIN,
JOHN OHLWEILER,
JOHN ATKINSON,
s0td Street and Alley Committee.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

You can 60 cut rates over any railroad
al Blake's ticket Office under Harper
house. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
HALF-CENT A worn.

The ARGUS hereafter win publish IN this col
umn all aivertisements of Lost, Fonnd, For Rent
For Sale, Board or Rooms Wanted. and similar
notices. at the low rate Of ose- half a cent Word
zach figure Il word, but no advertisement les,
than ten cents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY A,
RoDMAN RIFLES, Rock Island, Ill,

JAMES ADAMS, EsQ:-You have been
duly appointed barber of this company
by Captain Abel, and hereby command
you by order of the captain of this COM
pany to report at headquarters, Armory
building, and consider yourself under
marching orders at s O'Clock this p N.
! am truly yours sir,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

koR SALE, OLD PAPERS IN ANY
quantity at this office, cheap.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

,oST.-A LARGE BROWN NEW
A1foundlsnd dog; had no check or collar on
Finder will please return TO 1424 Fifth avenue.
1921
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

~ ANTED.-A GIRL FOR GENER-
w al Homework, at 1lO4 First avenue. 1s-a
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

Live Stock Insurance company in the
world. and Geo. W. Walker has the
agency for that That company is the
Security of Bloomington. Call and see
Walker about it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-20

NOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS,
with or without board, opposite Court house,
Third avenue. A ST0CKWELL
2o1w
For SALE, SIXTY LOTS INMY AD-
= ditlons % the city Of Rock Island On four year
ly payments, with interest at six per cent per an
uum DAVENPORT.