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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
PARKER'S PLEA.
He Wants Another Delegate to Storm
Washington i'm the Interest Ofthe
Caual Bill.

Washington i'm the Interest Ofthe
Caual Bill.
The following from the Davenport
Gazette readily explains itself:
Jan. 26, 1886. -Editor Gazette: was
pleased with your suggestion this morning
in regard to the Hennepin canal, especial
ly the sending of a delegate to Washing
ton to give the outside aid that l have
learned is a missing part of legislation.
Members are too busy TO do many things
that an intelligent specialist can attend to.
While all agree that majority of the
house now favor the canal, saw. before
l left Washington in March. that our sole
hope for this session, if not this congress.
was Just the action of the senate that has
now been inaugurated. spent consider
able time in urging the same thing after
our defeat two years ago. But variety
of causes then prevented it. Among
them was the vote just had in the house
of the committee of the senate, but es-
pecially our wheel horse, Senator Logan,
who was at Augusta, Me, just having
been nominated for the vice presidency.
The case is very different now Our
cause has been popularized, and confess
edly has majority in both houses. and
can only be defeated by the skillful par
liamentary tactics of its opponents.
There is, however, another cause which
| should and will arouse strenuous and
immediate activity of many of our
| friends. That is the fact. that the time
for the acceptance of the Illinois and
Michigan canal by congress terminates in
September, 1887. So that whatever is
done must be done quickly, or the work
will all have to be gone over again.
| With these facts in view no effort should
be spared to insure success at this time
And for one. am heartily in favor of
sending delegate to Washington to be
on hand TO render any needed assistance,
and see that the vital interests we have in
this canal are not lost for want of effort,
after we have done more than all others
TO bring il into favorable recognition on
its merits. Questioning no mans ability
or correctness will plainly suggest Ed
ward Russell, secretary of the Advance
club, as the one whose familiarity with
every phrase of the project, as well as the
elements and methods at Washington,
would enable to do most effective work
and would suggest that the board of trade
and Advance club share equally in the
honor of continuing the good work BY
unitedly approprialing $50 to defray
his expenses if he can be induced TO 90
on the usual terms Lest some of my
partial friends should mention my namc
as delegate. | will say that my present
health Is not such that | could do Justice
to the situation, and so must be excused
for once when work for Hennepn is IL
be done Yours Truly.
l. F. PARKER
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
s CAUSE.


Getting held at Norris
haIra. yesterday afternoon, by
those of our cn.kens who take an active
interest in the welfare of Ireland, and
are DESTROYS of lending assistance to
the oppressed people. who are now
making such an heroic struggle for lib
erty. Rock Island has never backward
in this labor OF love, and 1t is the inten-
ton now to continue the good work with
renewed zeal, in the happy expectation
of ultimate success. What the Gladstone
and Parnell party need more than any>
thing else at the present time. is substan,
tial assistance of a pecuniary nature, and
it was for this purpose that the meeting
was held yesterday after A motion
to appoint a committee of two in each
ward to solicit funds, was Carried, and
the following gent lemen were selected
First ward P. O'Hcrn, and John Card
ner; Second ward, Capt. McCord and
Thos. Thornton; Third ward, David
Fitzgerald and Dan Corken; Fourth
ward, John Mccarthy and P. Brady;
Fifth ward, p. Ferron and A. Mcdonald
Sixth ward, T. F. Cary and Tom Dolley
Seventh ward, J. E. Larkin and John
Russell.
An invitation was extended to the press
to open subscription columns. and render
their valuable support to the cause.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
Duty's Call.

Every lover of right and justice should
lend his aid to the movement inaugurated
yesterday, looking to the raising of funds
for conducting the campaign in Ire
land against tyranny and misrue. The
oppressed people of the Emerald Isle are
manfully battling for the glorious prin.
ciple of self-government, and to join
hand in such cause is l. privilege of
which every true man should avail him.
self. The mass of the people are with
Gladstone and Parnell. but they lack pc
cuniary means to successful combat their
opponents at the polls. The ARGUS ad.
mires the emulating motives which in
spires the citizens of our city, and takes
pleasure in acceding to the wishes of yes
terday's meeting. Whatever subscrip-
tions are left at this office, the names Of
the donor and the amount given will be
published from day to day.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
EbOn Allen.

Ebon Allen, of South Rock Island, died
at his home this morning at $3.50 He was
in the sixty>ninth year of his age. Conges-
ton of the brain was the immediate cause
of his Death Mr. Allen came to this
state from Indiana in the year 1912 and
settled in Rural township, this county
where he farmed up to about foul
years ago, when he moved to Centre
Station, South Rock Island, on the
Milan street railway, where he
opened grocery store which he op
Grated for year. His health gradually
failing he sold out his stock in trade,
since which time he has lived in retire>
ment. He las suffered for the last IS
years from paralysis of his right side.
Mr.. Allen leaves wife and three
children, two boys and one girl.
The children are all married. He was a
member of the old Settlers society of
Rock Island county The remains will
be taken to Waughtown, Mercer county,
tomorrow where the funeral will take
place.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

To the discredit of Rock Island be il
said that very small audience drank in
the melody dispensed by the Hungarian
Gypsy band at Harpers theatre SATURDAY.
evening. II was rich musical treat for
those who were present, the numbers be,
ing executed with marvellous harmony
and sweetness. Our citizens should soon
discover that Manager Knell propo ses to
play none but first-class attractions, and
those who patronize Harper's theatre
may rest assured that they will get theft
moneys worth. Mr.. Knell even goes SC
far as to promise to refund money to al
dissatisfied spectators. Ia the future W.
trust Mr. Knell will be sustained in HI,
efforts to give high standard of enter
tainments.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
\ Row.

You can look for big row when the
republican senatorial convention of the
2lst district meets, said prominent re-
publican TO an ARGUS reporter this morn
ing The reporter was not much sur,
prised at this statement, replying that a
republican convention wouldn't be COM
plete without first-class row, but tell US
the situation, anyhow" said the scribe
"And wont you give it away in your
paper?".
''Oh, no, We never publish anything
confidential.
well, to begin with, there's going TO
be big fight over the senatorial candi>
date. Henry county has two sons who
are striving for the prize-John Pierce, OF
Kewsnee, and Thos. Mowers, of Akin
son-whle the Hon. II C. Cleaveland is
Rock Island county's candidate. Henry
county has generally more votes in the
convention than We, but this year we pro.
pose to raise the ratio of representation to
one delegate to every 400 votes cast for
Blaine and Logan in 1884, which will give
TO each county an equal number Of dele,
gates-12 aud -. Then if Pierce and
Mowers get slashing each other. why
cleveland can walk off with the plum.
There are many who particularly dislike
to see Crawford nominated for represen-
tative and it is likely that he will have OPP.
position 'in the convention, although
everything seems favorable for the Eds>
ington farmer at present.
Remember what | tell you, look out
for a cyclone, when the convention
meets, said the politician as he walked
away. "and if you remain mum | will
keep sou posted on what transpires in
our camp"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties
as follows: A farm of 112 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, S25 per acre. A
farm of 135 in Whiteside county. 81
miles from Hillsdale, 3! miles from Erie,
fine farm and good bargain at $55
per acre, the privilege of 100 acres ad-
joining grazing land and meadow, with
this place if desired. A farm of 50 acres
in Coo township, 4 miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre, has fine new
improvements, fruit, and all couveniences
of a home farm. A farm miles norih>
west of Hillsdale. in Canoe Creek, with
fine Improvements, fruit, and buildings,
100 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 for
selling. | also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron, list of which will
be furnished on application. A good
residence on Second avenue near Tenth
street, in Rock Island, cheap, for a
short time only, and for cash Also 80
acres of timber land 3 miles from Rock
Island at $40 per acre; must be sold
soon as owner is forced 10 sell.
Remember, please, that | offer none
but bargains and furnish good title in
every case.
10 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 Amer-
can Express office, Seventeenth street.
Telephone No, 1858.
SAyILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
CLOCK PRESENTATION.
Another Testimonial OF the Esteem In
which Capt. J. ]. Parks is Held.

Another Testimonial OF the Esteem In
which Capt. }. J. Parks is Held.
Surely no person in Rock Island has SO
thoroughly intrenched himself in the
hearts of his friends as has Capt. j. J..
Parks, who leaves this week for Wichita,
Kan, and no one has left the city in
which this esteem and friendship was
more forcibly demonstrated than in the
case Of the gentleman mentioned above
As heretofore chronicled he was present>
ed with a fine goldheaded cane by his
professional brethren and the county Off
GERS on Thursday evening, but there were
others outside of this class with whom
the bonds of friendship were even more
closely woven, and they chose very fit
ting manner to display their high regard
for Captain Parks on Saturday evening.
1t was done through complimentary
supper. The spread was prepared by Mr..
George PAIL at his popular restaurant,
and seventeen covers were laid.
At about $50 o'clock the following
gentlemen took their seats around the
banquet table: J. J. Parks, Chas. Haw>
ley, j. H. Yore, T. H. Thomas, Judge
Lucian Adams. Alderman Collins. Alfred
Corns, Will Don, Jas. K Cooke, E. W.
Hurst De. G. Il. Craig, r. A. Donaldson
AL. Frantz. DR.. G. L. Eyster, Postmaster
Halves, Capt H. NJ Abel and an ARGU,
representative.
The supper was gotten up in the high.
est skill of the culinary art, and reflected
great credit to the epicurean taste of Mr
PAIL, who received the praise of all pres
snt for the choiceness of the spread
When all had Toasted to their hearts cor
tent, E, W. Hurst, Esq, arose. and in
his usual happy and appropriate manner
lpresented Capt Parks with an elegan
and costly French bronze mantel clock
with the compliments of those present
On the back of the clock was engrave,
Presented TO James J. Parks BY Rocl
Island friends Mr. Hurst said it wa
with sincere regret that Capt. Parks
friends parted with him, as by his manly
and honorably course he had endea-e
himself to all. He new that he express
ed the sentiment of his frie nds when b,
hoped that every minute and hour record
cd by the clock would bring peace, hap
|piness aud prosperity to the recipient an
his family.
Capt Parks was visibly affected whel
he arose TO reply. He thanked the don
ors from the bottom 0f his heart. an
said it would not require the presence O
the clock to remember his friends !
gave him great pleasure to meet hi
friends upon the eve of his departure fo
bis new home, but that pleasure was no
unattended by pain and sadness TIL
captain had kind word to say 10 eacl
individually. and made some humorou
remarks that were happily received !
Quartette composed of Messrs Jas. X
Cooke, Alderman Collins, VIM Don an
Alfred Corns sang several appropriate sc
lections, and the time was spent in JIG
vial manner until midnight, when Capt
Parks was escorted home, and a serenad
given to Mrs. Parks by the glee club.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
MOLINE,

The mayor and Mrs Schillinger have
gone to Colfax Springs, Mrs. S. will re-
main couple of weeks.
Theodore Stenger is getting the incan-
descent electric lights put in his saloon to-
day.
Will Wixon was 81 years old yesterday,
and consequently did no duty at the barn
The old gentleman filed his place
Lundgren, the sergeant of company F,
and city scavanger, has been commission
ed special policeman.
At Ottawa, the Hour club will allow no
outside competition for the medals.
They will row for them themselves July
Is.
The Moline wagon works shut down on
Saturday to allow their employees to at.
tend the funeral of John Bergren They
marched in line to the cemetery
The junior four of the Sylvans were en-.
tered at Grand Rapids as juniors, but
since the races here have been barred, aud
must now row with the seniors
Doctor Lester has determined that Mo,
line shall have weather reports daily. He
has almost enough money collected now
to purchase the flags.
Some boys made good deal of noise or
Saturday night. and did some mischief
tearing down signs, taking gates off the
hinges, etc. The police were notified and
the boys will be apt to suffer penalty fol
the offences.
Three men on Saturday night had h
key of beer, aud before il was flushed eel
out about something aud two of them
attacked one, and would have beaten hin
badly had not Mrs. Webbcr's dog taker
his part and helped to run the other
| off.
| Walter Carson and Mamie Binton, whel
returning from Rock Island in a bugg,
about Up. IN. on Saturday, were stopped
on the street near the Swede college b,
some one who attempted to drag the lad,
from her seat Mr. Carson piled tn,
whip about his ears and the scoundrel raj
away. Police were notified, but no ar
rests were made.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
BRlEFLETS.
Ice cream, at Birkenfeld's.
School election tomorrow.

School election tomorrow.
Fireworks, at Krell s Maths.
Very fine ice cream at John Russ.
See that good M In are elected at the
school election tapbrrow
Summer silks. all dark shades, % cents
per yard, at McIntire & Co. s.
The Bavarian Mountain Warblers will
be at Turner hall again tonight.
Parasols reduced in prices to close, al
McIntire & Co.'S.
Her Foulard sstins in stripes, with
checks to match, at McIntire & Co.'S.
Miss Katie HAYES returned on SATURDAY
evening from pleasant visit to her uncle
at Delavan, Wis.
Lace buntlngs and other wool-mixe
dress goods will be offered at way dowr
prices, at McIntire & Co. s this week. to
close the line.
The school election TOMORROW take.
place at the Wide Awake hoye house, il
count house square. vote EARLY, but only
once.
Auction of papers and magazines al
the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms, tomorrow even
ing, to which all are invited. A good
time is expected.
Remember we have the largest line Of
fireworks, Chinese lanterns and flags tt
be found in the three cities, and at tht
lowest prices. at Krell & Maths.
The new quarters for the Central shoe
store are being fitted up in fine style anc
a few days will see the Central in its
new quarters.
Several well-known young men of thi.
city INDUCED in free hght at Huber
garden, Saturday evening, the result o
which was that one of the combatant
carries pair of black eyes.
At the monthly meeting of the jefferson
club Saturday night, President Burial
appointed Messrs. John Welch, John OIL.
weller and W. II. Judge as a permanent
committee.
Everybody can afford to shoot fire
works this year, as Krell & Math have q
large stock which they must SELL B,
sure and call and get their price. The,
will surprise you.
The order of railway conductors, witt
their families had h pleasant basket pic
mic at Black Hawk'a watch tofer yestcr
day. Railway men IRE geni4 souls OIL
all occasions. but especially At picnic.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

b. Birkenfeld, the popular caterer
has now got everything arranged in hi
new place of business. No. 81 Twenti,
eth street, and he invites the public tc
call and see him. Birkenfelds ice cream
is unsurpassed in flavor and purity, a
none but pure cream enters into its com
position His new quarters are NOR
commodious and convenient than BIZ
former place Call and see him in hi
new place of business. He still continue
to handle school books and the bes
grades Of confectionery and cigars.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

This most wonderful horse is now on
exhibition at No. 1911 Second avenue,
and will remain to-day and tomorrow.
This beautiful mare was raised in Ore.
gon and is the pride of the Pacific coast.
She is Clydesdsle and Canadian French,
eight years old, 16 hands high and weighs
1850 pounds. Her white name is eight
feet long. Admission 10 cents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
A Davenport Fire.

Julius Lehrkind's malt house, No. 1928
West Second street, Davenport, was last
evening burned to the ground. The fire
originated in the dry kiln. Over 5000
bushels of barley were consumed in the
fire. The total loss will exceed $13, 900,
On which there is an insurance of $1,000.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

Tilton and his men heartily thanked the
delegates for their kindness and generos.
ity. Engineer Menzie, belonging to the
Brotherhood, it was not deemed necessary
to make him present, but he was prom
ised key Of nails upon his arrival in
Rock Island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

Mr.. E. A. Sweeney, Of Fairbury Neb,
wSs rendered reception at the residence
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Swee>
ney, on Saturday evening. About thirty
young people were present, and delight
full time was had:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
FOR THE BENEFIT

from pedlers, | give The following
retail price at which | have
sold Smyrna Rugs for the
last twelve months:
Zft 4N@ ~ SIZE &, without fringe, s3.-
Pediers prices, s. 60 to Is 90 &
? It. 6x5 II. without fringe .. a,
Feeders prices, s. 0utp 80 IN
3 It. X6 f. without fringe ~ ~ "a
Pedl,r's prices, $40 20 ia S12 10
You will readily see that it will nav
to patronize our own establishments
in every line Of business, and no,
throw away your money to every fake
that comes around. yet some people
look at this in II very philosophical
way, as the lady told me the other day
she only had to pay Soc week on :
rug that she bought for $500 and il
she had bought 1t of us, it would have
cost her all told, $3.50. all at once.
&. c. KNELL.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-28
HALF-CENT A WORb.
= PER CENT MORTGAGES

EOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improve
meuts. Enquire at ARGUS office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-06
JEFFERSON,

Leslie Weeks has moved into the DR..
North house-Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Bond cell
ebrated the tenth anniversary of their mar.
rage last Thursday evening There wa. a
large assembly, presents numerous, cake and
coffee in abundance and good time gener-
ally.-Rev Mr.. Lawrence of New Hamp-
shire occupied the pulpit of the First Baptist
church last Sunday, to the acceptance of all.
1t Is quite probable that he will be settled
here as pastor of the church Mrs. Caroline
H.. wife of the late Hon. George Weeks died
quite suddenly Tuesday morning Sept 2Sth.
Mrs. Weeks was about 70 years of age and a
native of this town where she had large
circle of friends and acquaintance and was
verv highly esteemed and respected. She
was an active and prominent member of the
First Beptist church,a exemplary christian,
of very pleasing and social character, kindly
and courteous in manners and devotedy at
tached to her family. The funeral occurred
Thursday and was attended by large num-
Der of friends of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-06

NJ. Fuller Diugley went to Portland. We,
terday.
Mr.. A. Davenport has returned from hi,
cunning expedition. The ars and othel
large game will arrive later
The city government met Monday evening
Board Of Aldermen gave the FIRE department,
permission 10 attend the Richmond muster
Roii of accounts No. was approved and
ordered to be paid. An order was passed au.
tnorizing the chief engineer TO Law a pipe from
the river at South Gardiner, TO enable the
steamer to draw water therefrom.
MISS Hattie Billings. who has been visiting
her cousin, Miss Lillian McDermid. for the
past few weeks. has returned 10 Boston.
Two hundred and fifty seats have been
sold for the Amphion concert a, johnson
HAIL either the 10Th or % h inst. the exac,
date not having yet been determined. Mdlxe
Avigilsn and other frst-class talent will an.
pear ALI admirer. of music should avail
themselves of this rare opportunity.
The Eagle Hose Co., who will particins,e
in the Richmond muster, were p-acticing run.
ming with their reel Monday night.
Steamers Cobbossee and City of Gardiner
VIII have chance TO decide which is the
better steamer at the Richmond muster TODAY.
r. II. Winslow's store WAS illuminated with
lncandescent lights Monday evening, supplied
from the old circuit. Many spectators were
attracted thither by the lights
Cashier Smith of the Gardiner National
Bank has moved into the Cox residence on
Dresden street
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Swift left the CITY yes.
terday for their future western home. Fargo.
Dakota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-06
EAST PITTSTON.

Farmers in this vicinity are complaining
OF the potato-rot.-Grain is the only crop
that farmers can depend on this season.
Miss Emma Little has returned to Ipswich.
Mass. There to take her position as in.
sptctor of jerseys in the jersey factory once
more.-Fall farming seems to prevail more
among farmers in this vicinity this fall than
usual. They claim it is the safest time to
seed down land, and especially if we have
as dry seasons as the pas: has been.
Mr.. Frank Hanly is having his house
painted both inside and out. Mr.. Msnville
Morely does the job.-The Putston Teachers
Association met at Smithtown school-room
Saturday afternoon, and had a very profits-
BILE as we'll as interesting meeting The pro-
gramme consisted of paper on the best meth
cd of teaching reading, by w. E Seekins,
discussion on mathematics by c. o. Turner
and Mr. Walker, and essay, The Aim of
Life, by Miss Carrie Hanly. The next meet
ing Will be neld at Grammar school. ROOM
Oct. Both at 2 P. M.-The NJ. +. church has
been newly shinged. The church is IN good
repair now.