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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
TRIED 1T AND FAILED.
Inconsistency OF the Ferry Company
shown Up--.An Attempt by IL TO Sc
cure the Bridge Railway Franchise.

Inconsistency OF the Ferry Company
shown Up--An Attempt by It TO Sc
cure the Bridge Railway Franchise.
The ferry company and its sole hench-
man, the Union, are raising all sorts Of
fanciful objections to the accommodation
of the public by horse cars over the gov
eminent bridges, the good faith of which
may be judged Of when ii is remembered
that that company and Its then and now
main proprietor, Capt. T. j. Robinson,
worked faithfully for years to obtain
for themselves this very franchise. Here
they are convicted by the records which
one has only to read to be convinced Of
their selishness and duplicity.
February 5, 1872, the following bill
was introduced in the senate:
SENATE 5sl, Forty-second Cong ess. Second SEES
sion.
A bill to empoaoer the secretary Of Uar to
establish under certain conditions a horse
railaody upon and Oper the island Of Rock
Island and the bridges erected by the United
States connecting the cities Of Davenport
and Rock Island therewih.
Be it enacted. etc That the
secretary of war be and he is hereby au-
therized and empowered to have located
and built, in such manner as he may deem
fit, upon the island of Rock Island in the
state of Illinois and upon the bridges
connecting 1t with the cities of Dav
export, Iowa. and Rock Island, Illinois, a
continuous line of double track passen-
ger railway at the expense OF the Daven-
port City Railway company. the Moline
and Rock Island Horse Railway company,
and ]. W. Spencer and Thomas ]. Robin
son. the opners and prOprietors Of the ferry
| franchise betaoeen the cities Of Rock Island
Illinois, and Davenport, Iotoa, who shall
have the privilege OF operating the said
railway at their own expense.
(History of Rock Island Arsenal. pag'
403)
1t is hardly necessary to say that thi
scheme of the ferry company to Obtain
control of the only competing route fol
the purpose of further monopoly of tn
carriage between the cities at this plsc
did not work, but here We see at on
glance the same grinding greed as Away
evinced. If the ferry company coul
have the right to use the bridges and per
petuate its monopoly and further enric
ITSELF it was all right, but the momen
any competitor desires to give indepen
dent and better facilities, then it is a
wrong, and the ferry and its proprietor
raise their voices and howl dismally this
the city is going to be ruined, that ever
one is TO be disconnected, his life en-
gaugered and untold evils saddled upol
the people for all future generations.
This case of the ferry monopoists fl
the well being and happiness of our PEI
pie is very touching, but it would |
more effective if their double dealin
duplicily and wholly selfish motives wei
less apparent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
A COURT ROOM DRAMA.
Exciting scenes as the Result OF a
Tilt BE tween Counsel.

sCthtS 10 tHt Itthulv Oh a
Tilt BE tween Counsel.
One of those scenes which are pecul>
iarly rare. yet often aggravated, occurred
in the circuit court chamber about 5
o'clock last evening. A case of but little
public importance was being tried in
court, and there were were no persons in
the court room except Judge Glenn, the
parties to the suit, the respective coun.
sci, Messrs. VIM. Jackson and VIM. Me-
Eniry and Mr.. E. D. Sweeney and Dep
uty Sheriff Cavanaugh. Mr.. Sweeney
was examining witness and Mr.. jack
son objected to Mr. Sweeney's standing
so near the witness in propounding the
questions. The court sustained the OBJ
lection and then the pique began; the
long existing and unfortunate unpleas-
antness between these two gentlemen,
which has not suffered public exposure
before, cropped out on both sides.
Mr. Sweeney said something about Mr..
Jackson's temper, to which the latter,
who, up to this moment had been appar-
emily the coolest and most self-possessed
of the two, responded that if there was
any display of temper it was on Mr.
Sweeney's part, whereupOn that gentle>
man replied to the effect that his (Mr.
Jacksons) temper had kept him out of
practice for four years.
This ininsulting retort was prompt.
ly resented by Mr.. Jackson, who, seizing
chair, hurled it at Mr. Sweenev's head
Mr.. McEniry and Deputy Sheriff Cava-
naugh seized Mr. Jackson, who was
greatly enrsged, and attempted to pres
vent his doing violence to Mr. Sweeney,
but before they had succeeded, cuspi-
dore had also been thrown at Mr.. Swee.
ney. who in the meantime had taken ref
uge behind the judges desk and was beg
glng for the protection of the court.
By this time Mr. Jackson had restrained
his temper considerably, and assn rec
Mr.. McEniry that he could inform Mr.
Sweeney that he would not harm hin
now, but would see him before shutdown
Mr.. Jackson then made manly apolog,
to the court for his conduct and asked t
be properly fined for his indiguity. hldg
Glenn, however, declined to impose
fine, holding that there was great prov0ca
ton for the attack Mr.. Jackson state,
his willingness to proceed with the cast
and promised no further disturbance, bu
Judge Glenn adjourned court until thi
morning.
The case out of which the unfortunat
affair grew is one involving the Lahii
family. Mrs. Lahiff j" 1866, decided
portion of the homestead where the fam
lily lived on Moline avenue, and whic
was in her name, to her son, the late job
Lahiff Her husband. whose name
also John, claim I'd that she had decided
to him, and he disposed of 1t to his sol
Henry. She therefore brings partitio
suit. VIM. McEniry appears for Mrs
Lshiff, and VIM jackson for the children
except Henry, who are the late John 1t
hiffs heirs, while E. D. Sweeney appear
for Henry and John Lshiff.
This afternoon Mr.. Sweeney offere
an apology to the court and to any other
affected, for having said anything tn
would lead to the affair of last evening
Mr.. Jackson stated to the court that
was not in condition today when
could speak upon the case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
HERE ARE SOME FACTS.
Ferry situation and Some Asser.
lions that History sustains.

lions that History sustains.
Editor ARGUS:
Rock ISLAND, Sept. 25.-In its attempt
to intimidate those councilmen who are
in favor of cheap, easy and comfortable
facilities for travel by the people over the
government bridges, the Union has the
bad taste to specify certain of the alder
men by name. and to quote to each por-
tions Of an article appearing in the Dlv-
export Democrat Gazette. This "lets the
cat out of the bag" for every one knows
that the editor of that Iowa sheet has
large interest in the ferry company and
has been publishing articles in opposition
to the bridge railway although cunningly
worded so as to be published in its COZ
adjutor the Union. What does the Union
hope to accomplish by belaboring the ais
dermen with uttersnces of the ferry
company-otherwise the Davenport
Democrat Ferry Gazette Everybody
knows the ferry company is opposed
to the bridge railway and is moving heav.
| en- and earth to perpetuate its own sordid
intent. 1t has been allowed to grow rich
out of the pockets of this community and
now when the people who go afoot. want
| facilities to cross during the winter
months with ease and comfort, the ferry
takes advantage of its SO acquired wealth
| to oppose them. What has the ferry ever
done to this city that the comfort and
well-being of the people should be subor>
dinated to its good? After amassing
great wealth. 1t has never had the decen-
cy to even build sidewalk or pathway
to its dock. but ladies and children and
all are forced to plod through the cutters
and out into the middle of the street and
dodge about at the peril of their lives
and limbs around the mud and dust of a
lot of teams gee having up and down the
landing, and all this after nightfall in
pitch darkness. 1t would be better for
the Democrat Ferry Gazette and its editor
to devote little energy in the direction
of the ferry before it is so anxious to OPP
pose others offering other and better
facilities.
According to the Union over a thou
sand vehicles and nearly as many foot
men pass the bridges daily. ANY one
who will look will see that by far the
greatest part of this travel on wheels is
that of persons in buggies and light car
riages, who would be much better and
chesply accommodated by street cars
These are our own people and those hav
! ing business with us passing and repass
ing daily. Why should they not be al
lowed cheap and comfortable means o
transit, rather than be forced to face tn,
dust and mud sun and frost and nearl!
perish, as was the case with more thar
one person last winter and winter before
last. The people don't care for the ferr,
company. 1t has ground enough out 0
them already. What they want is prope
and comfortable facilities for themselves
and why should they not have it?
q PUBLIC SPIRIT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

Health Commissioner Cantwell and
City Marshal Kessler. Of Davenport. were
on this side yesterday visiting the small
pox neighborhood, investigating the
modes of combining it to the stricken
family and looking up the possibilities Of
its spreading. with view of adopting
measures to protect Davenport if it should
do so. The Davenport officers dom
have the same confidence in the manage
ment of sanitary affairs here that the,
did two years ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25


Rock ISLAND, Ill Sept is. 1888. I
To Howard Well, Chairman Republican County
Committee. Rock Island, Ill.
By authority of the democratic county
committee, herewith offer to the repub.
lican county committee through you, q
challenge for joint discussion of the
tariff and the fifty three cent state
tax in the following places: Cor
dova. Port Byron, Hampton, Car.
bon Cliff. Moline, Rock Island. Goa
Valley and Reynolds, or at such othe
places as may be agreed upon.
This discussion to be between our can
dldate for states attorney. VIM. McEniry
and your candidate. Patrick O'Msra, tn
time to be arranged by the respective
county committees.
GKo. W. VINToN,
! Chairman Democratic County Com
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
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interest
yourself in life insurance. You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi-
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New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest. Avoids the unnecessa-
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uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40, 900 for year
1887. Age %. $107 90; age IS. 1921 80;
age 40. $4,000; age so. S199S0.
LIEBERKNEcHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1712 Second ave-. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
LOCAL NOTICES.
Oysters at Krell & Maths.
T. x. I'LL g NEls

Oysters at Krell & Maths.
Ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Oysters served in all styles, also BY the
can. at Krell & Maths.
One. or suit Of rooms for rent Enquire
at 1925 Second avenue.
Standard pianos for sale cheap by G.
R. Housed, 2404 Vine street.
Step in to Krell & Maths and get a
dish of fresh oysters, They serve them
up in all styles.
Six room house to rent on Sixth ave.
nue., between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Enquire of E. W. Hurst.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boeton, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81, 000.O0 E. W. Hurst. agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Bsrth 4 Babeock, Dentists.
No, 1724 Second avenue. Special stten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth ant
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
A Railroad Relic of Ohpr Days.

One of the veteran locomotive engi-
neers on the Rock Island road is John
Hill For twenty years he has been, as
the ARGUS stated few days ago, in
charge of the engine that pulls the pay
car Gazelle. He entered the service of
The Rock Island thirty three years ago,
commeI cling when the company first took
hold of the B. & NJ, or the Iowa extern
sion. MIR. Hill has fac simile of the
copy of the first advertisement of the
Rock Island road in times when it was
struggling for extension. Here it is:
TRANSPORTATION.
oBIo.Go q Rook ISLAND RAILROAD.
NOTICE.
On Monday, March IA, 1853, and thereafter unit
further notice passenger train will run daily
Sundays excepted, between
CHICAGO AND LA SALE,
leaving Chicago at O'Clock a. M, arriving at L,
Sale at 30 y, NJ.
Connecting at La Sale with steamers for at
Louis and intermediate places on the Illinoi
river Also with stages westward to Davenport
iowa, and northward to
DIXON, GALRNA AND DUBUQUE.
Trains arrive in Chicago in season for all train
going eastward the same evening. freight trail
will leave Chicago Monday, Wednesdays and Fri
days al s:05 a m. Returning leave Lasalle Tues
days and Saturdays at 7.30 a. m
Baggage received and checks given therefore
and careful baggage masters provided to tax
charge oft.
For tickets apply at the Office in the depot, cor
rof Twelfth and Clark streets. Chicago and a
ions on the line.
clock in Sherwood & Whatley's store, col
Ne and Dearborn streets, Chicago is a
sdopted as standard time, and the travel
c are reminded that the trains star
the time above stated as indicated b
will procure tickets before takin
1
GILMORE, Superintendent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25
AT THE THEATRE.
Miss Marie Prescott and X. -. Mclean
in observation-disclosures Next.

Mtss Marie Prescott and X. -. Mclean
in .virxinius"---Oper Next
A dramatic feast awaited those who at
tended Harper's theatre last evening to
witness the presentation of Sheridan
Knowles six act tragedy, "Virginus.' by
the young legitimate stars, Marie Pres
colt and R. D. Mclean. Manager
Whitley introduced Miss Prescott to a
Rock Island audience about a year ago,
when she appeared in THE Twelfth
Night" with Mr.. Mclean as her leading
support Since then Mr.. Mclean has not
only had the good fortune to become the
husband of the beautiful tragedy queen,
but has attained position through mer-
it TO share with her the honors Of the
leading legitimate roles. As the Roman
Father in this grand yet awful
tragedy, Mr.. Mclean has adopted a
more modern and quiet interpre-
tation than that Of Mccullough,
Ward or James, while Miss Prescott
dresses the sweet character of Virginia"
in a most superb manner. The Dentatus
of Mr. ]. l.. Ashton was strong all the
way through; W. ]. Ashton as Icilius
was weak at the outset but improved as
the play progressed. Mr.. G. Santini's
Appius Cladius was an abominably slim
affair. Mr.. Fred Webber as Cladius
was good. but the remainder of the sup
port was unworthy of mention.
TEMPLEToN OPERA COMPANY.
This celebrated company will appear
at Harper's theatre, Friday of this week,
presenting Gilbert & Sullivan's correct
version of 1.-THE Mikado" in manner
never equalled by any travelling company,
using the same costumes and scenery
originally brought to this country by MIR,
Templeton from Japan and staged in the
same unique style as produced by this
company in Niblo's Garden, New York,
and in all the principal cities In the
United States and Canada.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

The Union feeling conscience>stricken
that bribery, insinuation and insult will
have no influence with the aldermen who
believe in public progress and, are not
willing to assume the responsibility of
lending themselves to scheme for fenc-
ing the town in, cries out in its last eff
fort to two of tie aldermen to delay &C.
ton one week at least This is the
advice of coward, and a
whipped one at that. The ARGUS
does not advocate hssty action on
any manner of public Importance, but ii
is not spirit of public policy that
prompts the Union in making such q
plea it is last desperate effort for itself
and the monopoly whose collar it wears
The ARGUS does not believe there are two
aldermen in the council, no matter how
they feel on the right of way question
who will do the Unions bidding in this
regard, but that all will come out manful
ly and either grant the ordinance or VOTE
against it, and settle it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

When old Judge Jowler was tucked in
his little bed by Mrs Mouser he couldn't
sleep wink until the excellent woman
had brought bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Then be crossed his little hands
and sunk in sweet repose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

The delicious fragrance, refreshing
GOODNESS. and soft beauty impaired to the
skin by Pozzoni's Powder, commends il
to all ladies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

A Manistee. Mich, paper lost the city
printing because the editor asked the
aldermen to pay their subscription bills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

Regulate the regulator. by the use of
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla. Sold
by all druggists 100 doses 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

A woman dentist in Philadelphia is re-
ported to have practice of S1f, 900 a
year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-25

At this season of the year piano dealers
think themselves in luck If they sell one
piano q week.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05
Aver S Hair Vigor,
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers..

Ir YOU ARE SUFFERING from debility
and loss of appetite; if your stomach Is
out of order, or your mind confused;
take Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medicine
will restore physical force and elasticity
to the system, moro surely and speedily
than any tonic yet discovered. r
For six months I suffered from liver
and stomach troubles. My food did not
nourish me, and became weak and
very much emaciated. tooksix bottles
of Ayers Sarsaparilla, and was cured.
j. M. Palmer, Springfield, Mass. II
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
Prepared by Dr.J c. Aver s. Co. Lowell, Mass
Sold by nrsggists. Price $ls ak bottles. -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

The Paris Fy1ro says: It is mistake
to call the Emperor Of Germany Frederick
III. He signs al his official acts Erred
erick Imperator. The acts relating to
Prussia are signed Frederick III. The
second Frederick was Frederick the
Great. and in Prussian c. nservative cir
cles it was not thought that any Hohen-
present Emperor can onlv he Frederick
III as King of Prussia, and not as Emper-
Frederick I'll. Emperor Of Germany.
He reigned from l440 10 1893.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

This i the generic des gn 1t ON OF the white
race bestowed by our oopper-co ored brother,
the "nobl savage The Caucasisn, though.
many shad tighter, is not necessarily psllid.
BIT wh his cu.icie has the parchment
coIo-e tim, and his cheeks the no 10 wn ss
indicative OF want of di stamina, he we
deserves the ippslist IN of "pale face" These
racial indications shonlf suggest q course OF
Hos EFT RS Stoma h Bitters. an acknnwiedged
rehabilitator of failing s.rength and renewer OF
b div subst ance 1t is derived exclusively from
ot,nic surces-t is pure mi efficient Its In
vigorafng action il prompt, thor ngh and eed-
ny fst Can the like be said of mott tnni' 9 )
S'arc,'y Appetite, rs well &s the alb ity to
satisfy il wi hout su bsequeat sc )mtort il re-
,ewed by it, and it effectuallv tones the liver
and howe s. ~ fortihes che svsem az inst ma
a "a ID leumatism, and remedies nervousness
and XII inev III ''ains
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

Hts Frienss assured That We will Ac.
cept thr Ventilation.

HIS Fricnss ts<ar-a That We will Ae-
cept th~ Nomination.
WASHINGTON, May ga conference OF
his friends was only part OF the varied
methods by which influences have been
brought to bear upon Blaine, aud the
publication of his portrait, freshly taken
from life in Italy, and issued by Judge
this week, was decided on more than a
month ago. as a starting point for an
effort to make Blaine candidate. Every
possible pressure has been put ou Blaine
to get from him direct assurance th't
he will not decline IL nominated, and that
assurance has heen received in this city
from Blaine within the last three days.
In a very few days more it will cease to
be secret that Blaine is in the hands of
his friends, az the Blaine leaders wi | at
once come to the front aud make an ag-
gressive campaign for his denomination.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05
A NEBRASKA H3LACAUsr.
seven Persons Huraed to Death.

seven Persons Euraed to Death.
ARLINGTON, NIB, May Sat 6
o'clock this morning a fire was seen on
the farm OF the Widow Freeshon one
mile out. A posse of citizens went out
and were horrritied to 6nd the charred
remains of seven human beings, who
could only be identified by their stature,
as follows: Old lady Freeshou. Fred
Gratulschen, his wife aud three children
and Fred's brother, Louis. The remains
were scattered in different parts OF the
barn among the horses and cows some
fifteen of which were also burned. One
theory is foul play; another is that each
one of the family aimed to save the an.
ima!s. All failed aud were sufiocated
suddenly. A daughter, who was away
visiting, is the only survivor OF the fam.
lily, but it is reported that hired uaaa
has not been found.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
News From Everywhere.
A Report that He Consents ts DC Cam
didAte.

PHILADELPHIA, My 5.-The Times
publishes to-day the following triple
leaded speci, from Nav York, which it
indorses as coming direct from most au.
thentlc sources:
"NEw York, May Al have entirely
reliable Inform ,tion that the friends Of
Blaine have within the last three days
recei. ed from him. his assent to an ag-
gessive movement FIR his reorganization
for President. and his assurance that II
nominated, i'll the face of his Florence
letter of decln .tiou, he would not feel at
liberty to decline
A general and system ,tic effort has
been made by Baine's closest friends,
such as Chairman Jones, William w liter
Phelps. Whitelaw R,ed, Chss. Em sry
Smith and others, for two m 'nths past
to get Blaine into the attitude OF pas
siye candidate.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

This Bank sFansacts a general Banking Ea
hange, Col'tesion and Fire Insurance Asenc,
business B.lis of Echange fer sale on the psinci.
,al cities in Ecrope. Current accounts with In.
dividual frrps and companies solicited. Loans
made on personal security.
Three and one-half (sA) per cent. inteasst pes
annum pssSl on tims deposits
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

An Engi.eer Cooked BY .sean !.

Tucson, Arizona, May 5.-Engiueer
Harrison, of the Southern Pacific, was
scalded to death twelve miles west OF
here this morning. In trying tn drive .
plug into . leaking fne he drove the fue
into the boiler letting the steam and hot
water pour out on him completely cook.
ing the lower part of his body.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05
TROUBLE ~ ALABAMA.
A Conflict Between n sherim's Posse and
Armed NesrOes.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 5.-A special
to the advertiser reports bad condition
of affairs in Lowndes county, growing
out of the recent lynohing of negro
murderer by white mob. The negroes
have been threatening vengeance, it
seems, and TO-DAY the Sheriff with posse
went to Sandy Ridge aud arrested Is
negroes. On the way back to Hayneville,
the county seat. the posse encountered a
mob OF armed negroes. A conflict en-
sued, and two white men were wounded
and several negroes killed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

LONDON, May 5.-The pecuIe of =
number OF parishes il Ireland have
warned the priests that II the pope's re-
script against the League is read 10 the
churches they will protest against it by
leaving.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-05-05

pRINCIPkL CoRARsPoH DENTS:
Crock as- W oolworth Rational Bank, San Fran
cisco, Gala; National Bank Of the Repahlic. New
York: First National Bank, Reno, Nevada; Na
rionai Rank of a. O. Mills h Co., Sacramento
Gala; First National R.nk, Chicago.
Teiegraphio tSansfers uade through the Abov,
corresp condemns. o26-tf