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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
IACES !!

This department contains superb as,
eortment Of all the newest designs Of for.
eign aud domestic manufacture. The ar
ray Of these goods which we present to
The people Is indeed very brilliant and
flashes upon one as do diamonds. We
call special attention 10 our importation
OF Torchon Laces, beginning With a beau
tiful design at loo per dozen and ranging
all the way up to 80 100 per dozen.
Chantilly, Esourlal, GulpuEe, Spanish,
Oriental ana Egyptian Laces, IN white,
cream, beige and black, in 2, :, o, 10 and
AZ inch Flounoings with Alloyers to
match.
Our stock OF Laces Is certainly the
largest in the state, and ourprlccs are be-
yond the reach OF competition.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02

worth every cent Of e1.0O per pair, but
under our low price system we shall
mark them in plain figures only 25c.
In addition to these we have full line
Of Fosters, Alexanders and other well.
known brands, in 4, and - button and
8, and ~ hook lengths, in Spring shades
to match the leading styles Of dress
goods. Prices correct.
This extraordinary sale win also In
clude 1000 pairs French Mosquetaire, u
button length, Kid Gloves, in tans,
browns and beiges, worth $3.50, our
price VIII be only 75c per pair
1000 pair ladies' Lace Bitts, In pinks,
creams, blues, tans and blacks, at zoe
per pair.
400 pairs ladies' extra length pure silk
Mitts, In opera shades and blacks, worth
at any other store IN Texas Zoe, but our
price will be soc.
1000 pairs extra length super6ne silk
Mltts, in all shades, usual price Sl.OO,
our price VIII be 40c.
Splendid stock Of Infants, children's,
misses and ladies' BLK and Isle thread
Gloves, from loc up to 81 90.
800 pairs ladies' silk gloves at 25c
per pair.
1000 pairs ladies' Isle thread Gloves,
usual price 25c, our price only iOc.
400 pairs ladies' extra quality Isle
thread Gloves, worth elsewhere loc, our
price l6c.
Our Glove department has created a
sensation In Fort Worth, and IL shall not
be abated until every hand in Texas shall
lavo been gloved by us.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
"MAURESQUE,"

made OF superfne quality of satin with
silk Innings, trimmed with Spanish laces,
in black, brown, beige and cream, solid
sticks and paragon frame, at $500.
We also call special attention TO the
"MauresQuen trimmed vito Rosary
wooden beads and wooden pendants.
This IL quite novel style and is very
popular Prices from $3.50 TO slS,5O
each.
Ladies' camilla, muhair and silk UNI
brellas a. all prices,
Misses and children's Parasols and
school Umbrellas from the cheapest to
the finest grade made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
SHIRTS
FURNISHING GOODS.
Now Here Are Wonderful Bargains
for the People

In this line of goods 1t has been and is
to-day the custom for the merchants TO
demand of the people very long prices,
but we are determined TO regulate this
matter by placing before the public first
class goods at prices that shall force con-
petitors to treat the people right.
Read the prices carefully and then come
and call for the goods.
100 dozen mems unlaundered Shirts,
8-ply reinforced linen front, with linen
neck bands, made Of the celebrated New
York Mills domestic, full size, double
stitched, flrst-class in every particular,
worth in any store in Texas 81 90, but to
regulate the Shirt business upon its
proper basis we hive marked them in
plain figures 50c
100 dozen mems unlaundered Shirts,
continuous facing back and front, rein
forced Apply linen bosom and neck band,
triple stitched and habdworked button
holes, made OF Wamsutta Domestic,
worth in any other store in this city sl,95,
our price shall be only Toe.
In addition to these we have a mag
nihccnt line Of mems andboys' Numbered
Shirts, in plain white and fancy percale,
in all prices from 5Oc to $500.
We carry full line of the celebrated
Earl & Wilson'S Collars and Cuffs at
New York prices.
Here il Good News for the Boys and
Delightful information tor
the Mothers.
20 dozen boys Percale Waists, worth
Csc, but our price will be csc.
20 dozen boys French Cheviot Bicycle
Waists, worth 75c, our price soc.
20 dozen solid blue Cheyiot Waists,
usual price use, our price soc.
10 dozen boys superdne white plat
bosom waists, very best grade made
usual price $3.50, our price will be 81 90.
Also full line of boys French Percale
and Flannel Waists, at 75c, $500 and
1925.
90 dozen Pants for boys, from to 10
years of age, made of imported all wool
Cassimeres, worth 1925, our price win
be Sl.@O, These goods caRaot be du-
plicated at this price, and we would ad-
wise all who need these goods TO- make
their purchases of us Immediately.
Whenever you need boys Shirts, Waists
or Collars don't forget that we carry the
best stock in the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
White Goods.

The variety offered here Is immense,
consisting Of Dotted Swisses, Bishop
Lawns, Victoria Lawns, India Linens,
India Thread Cambria, Persian Lawns
in white, cream, pink, blue and black,
French Null In white and colors, plain
and checked Nalnsooks, striped and plaid
Cable Cord Swiss, Irish Fronting Linens,
figured Linen Lawns, organdies and
Cheese Cloth In reds, pInks, blues, creams
and white
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
C. [. MANGUM,
Fort Worth.
JOHN T. MONTGOMERY,
SUNDAY IS THE GOLDEN CLASP
That Binds the Volume of the Week.

That Binds the Volume of the Week.
And the goodszed volume of business which bound
gehe mammoth during the past week proof
positive that trade to be of immense magnitude and
have prepared for the emergency by duplicating many
purchases by express which arrived yesterday
large quantities.
We always deal with the people in open and frank
manner naming them but one price and that price the
very lowest known to the ostexperenced buyer.
We aim to do best for our customers that we may
FULLY deserve patronage marvelousy large that may be
truly called phenomenal
Notwithstanding the excellent trade Of the past week it,
will be but shadow of the crowds yet to come for it
is ambition to make the days memorable week
in the history Of the dry goods trade of Texas And why
shouldn't we
Our present display in every department throughout our
entire stores represents the best efforts ever made in this
city to serve liberal and an appreciatyo public
An intelligent and impartial examination of our mag
nfcent stores with their matohess stock of lovely Spring
goods will oculary demonstrate that the very incarnation of
concentrated thought and taste the of merchandising
can be witnessed in all its glory popular establish
men The will be wonderfully beautiful and pleasant
to behold.
Whenever you hear merchant complaining that he is mott
receiving his share of the trade you may rest assured of the
fact that the why he does get it is that he does
not desc A Nh
exceptions to it, people pass for all that they are worth and
receive all they deserve Our motto to merit the patron
age of the people and leave the result with them
There stores of every size and condition in this city
Some are ovegrown and filed with goods adapted to the
past ages and actually boast of their antiquity while others
IRE of dimensions not quite great and really show some
nice goods, but their prices are higher than Comanche
mountain
Our stores well lighted indeed they are the best
equipped dry goods stores in the great Southwest 1t a
strange but nevertheless true that they are the only dry
goods saesrooms in the great metropolis of Texas that are
painted white on the interior, and why is this so? Wen,
just ask any expert dry goods man. and he will tell YOU that
i an idea that nearly all the merchants indulge in tat
dark stores enhance the chances of making sales Ourex
perence and observation refutes this theory Our scores
are crowded with eager purchasers six days in every week
and they fully approve plan of giving them olerty
of light.
No waiting for slow process of delivering goods We
use Lamsons Automatic Cash Railway
Telephone connection with over three hundred houses
in this city.
azzuu
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
CIOVGSI Gloves

Ia this stock We are presenting the
people superb bargains OF startling
nature. On tomorrow morning we shall
begin an extraordinary sale Of the entire
stock Of nm lnsolyent New York Glove
manufacturer and importer, and this stock
certainly challenges The attention 81 every
one needing such goods. The old adage
is that "competitlon Is the life OF irado.n
But Ia this department we XIII competi-
tion with Strengthening prices
Two thousand pair Of ladies' French
Kid Gloves, in tans, browns, belgos,
wines, blacks and ecru, sizes o TO s,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
PARASOLS!

our stock OF pArasols form special
feature of our business, OF which we are
very proud. Our sales in this line have
been enormous, and yet our stock is kept
complete by the manufacturers shipping
as daily the latest novelties that they
produce.
The "Mauresquo" and the "Mlkado, :"
which are so popular this season, are
found in Fort Worth only in our stores
They combine grace, beauty and utility,
and arc justly the leading styles OF this
Spring and Summer We are showing a
special number Of the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
HOSTERY !.

We carry the largest stock Of these
goods Of any house in Texas, aud our
prices are indeed very attractive We
are selling an extra quality ladies' silk
Hose, In blacks andoper shades &C sl.OO
per pair.
The ladies all tell us that our full reg
ular made ingram Hose At 26c are the
best goods for the money ever seen in
Texas.
inlauts', children's and misses silk and
Isle thread Hose at all prices
chlIdren's school Hosiery speciality
Also complete line OF mems and boy's
Hose NJ prices to please tbs most exuot-
ing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
Linens and House Fur.
nishing Goods

Bleached and cream Damask at prices
20 please the people. Elegant Turkey
Red Damask bleached Table Cloths, with
Napkins to match. Towels and Towellng
in every possible grade. Linen and cot
ton Diaper. Checked Linens in all
grades for boys waists and shirts.
This mammoth stock Of linens viii DO
found perfect IN Its every detail, There
is nothing like It In this market. Don't
think Of buying a yard OF these goods
untll you have examined our stock.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
neRere Mixtures. lad 2re. worth fully lOc

DCB'Et AAiAhaANot oh -Nfl w. - @t,A-S
per yard.
pieces 46-inch Lorne' Lace Suitings,
worth 75c, our price will be 45c per yard.
tpieces 40-inch Brocade Canvas Cloth,
worth 75c, our price will be SOC per yard.
90 pieces pure all wool 4etinch Alba
truss Cloth, IN tans, ecrues, nxvies,
creams, whites, baby blues and pfsks,
usual price 75c, our price will he soc.
so pieces pure all wool doubie-wi8th
French Cashmeyes, worth 75c, our price
will be sec.
We call special attention to our stock
Of black Casbmeres. We positively guar
autee them to be fest colors and in every
respect to give entire satisfaction to the
wearer. Prices on uheizl will be very
low.
We have an excellent line of wooden
Dress Robes, with plain and striped Yea
vet effects, at from So 9oto $500 each ).
We have a splendid line OF Black
goods, consisting of silk Warp Henrietta
Cloth, Tamise, Albatross, Ettamine,
Dfsgonals, and other styles at correct
prices.
10 pieces lovely Summer silss at soc
par yard.
10 pieces plaid snd striped Summer
Silks at SOC per yard.
a lovely lot of evening colors in Bro
cade Silks, with Surahs to match.
MANGUM 4 MoNTGOMERYS
stock OF Silks has taken the town by
storm.
% pieces Surah Silks, in all shades,
warranted TO be as good as those shat
many Of our competitors are advertising
az "GREAT BARGAINS" at 1925, but
under our low price System we shall
mark them In plain figures SI.oO.
WHEN III COMES TO Blaze SILIES !
OUR PRICES ARE MORE ELOQUENT
THAN, THE TALK OF THE. MOST
YoLUBLE SALESMAN OF OUR TIMES.
pieces excellent quality black Gros
Grain Silks at 5Oc.
5pieces black Gros Grain Silks ct csc.
Here is something never heard of
before in Texas
pieces Guinet's celebrated black
eros Grain Silks at 75c.
Eieces extra quality GGinet's Black
eros Grain SILKS at soc per yard.
Is pieces superior quality black and
colonel Silks, excellent value for the
money at &&G0, 20, l.5Stl 40, 200, !
2,25, 80 and 3.75.
A grand array of Satin Duchess, plain
Satins, Satin Rhadames, brOcaded Silks (
and striped Satins, in every possible !
shade and gl2de-prices exactly right.
500, pieces beautiful figured Lawns, !
combination, price &c, our p7lee 81c.
$50 pieces Lawns, superior quality,
from DC up tcsI5c.
2)0pieces beautiful plaid Dress cling I
hams, new c0lors and desirable shades, !
combination price lOc; our prico will /
be SIC.
100 pieces extra quality superGue \
Bingham, at 10 and l24c, worth from
u TO zoe.
Is pieces fgured Sateens, with solid
colors to maS5h-our price only 100 4
70 pieces French Sateens, in agures,l
with solid colors to match, at 25c.
200 pieces. Crinkle GiDghams, Seer.
suckers, Toile de Noirs, Charabrays,
Ratistes, Pacific Lawns and Orgardies a.s
winning prices.
MANGUM& MONTG0 VERY \ prices
ore playing havoc with the combination
2rices in Fort Worth. Just get an ell.l
gihle position on Houston street and
watch the stream of delighted people
pour in and,out of Mang nm. & Montgon-
ery's great dry goods stores. 1t is IN
deed sight worth seeing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
house west Of the MA....,.
t mus Jar lar we are perfectly III,
tne result Of our effortsjs 4 s WY.
CORSETs
For an sizes and rsr 4

.
Our Ruby Corsets. ricn,. ~
and perfectly made, at sos 'sa|
derfully cheap. ny sAe
Our Windsor Corset,
sidered q perfect gem ior "s \, 'sl|
really cheap at that MIA. ,N q
keep faith with the peo., qll II
selling the market, and ha,'
Corset in plain flgzres cnls y !, ~
French woven Conets I, y
200 and 2.50 each.
Fine 10 Money !
For fifteen years Tbom.,...
Fitting Corsess have stesss0
favor with the ladies, Nm y
the most popular CcsastsV sai
market; They are 81, ns W sss
construction and so adnimh,. !!
nature'smodel that thew ny ~. :
iect figure. All the nvir sss
Glove'atting patent have nse,,'
tlofto those DESIRING a perfes. 's Y
durable Corset. We haya ~. \ 3
Sateens, French Cou Gle srs ~ Y
Sstins, IN whites, plnks. MI. i
ana blacks, from sl,OOu /, Ky y
biull line of Thompsop,s l,Is'
Zephyr Weight Ventilated Srs ..
s'ets--price Sl.00.
DR- Warmers misses, na,.
s izesj .50a and 75c.
DR.. Warmers CorslIne oo,,..
ST yes. This is by far the ms',
S LOO Corset ever produeed X
nj acturers OF this Corset Ara u. u
on ! nearly 1000 per day, apd " H.
fol them is still increasing
10 dozen DR.. Warmers Ht,lA
TIL Corset is sure to Give 4 ~
cell ent form. The strsps aDi !.
por ing pins can be removed /.
pref ers.
20 dozen DR.. Wansrls Mi.
sets. This corset is the deI,a Fl
moth er. Nearly every msusIs i
Corst is has attempted 10 NJ N
Corse t, but without success. n
with oraline, has shoulder y. Y
skirts Importing pins, and csnh
Loosely as may be desired end 7,
perfect form and enable tbe
carry her skirt suspended
shoulde rs.
8 doa en- DR.. Warmers Be
Corsets. This Corset il copstrv
the analO gy of the human body n
upon tn e sides passing i6s
around Il lie body, and is won
feet ease
10 dozen DR.. Warmers Ida
Torsets. This Corset Is q Spst.
with many ladies', as it isshor e
hips, but Eong In front, sars
lighter and more flexible tAsn
aaFy Corset
10 dozen Or. Warmers e
dominal Coisets. This Cores
OF steel of the ordinary leigh. y
extending below the steel d d n
swo to three inches. Near tsi
each side an elastic gore S
which combines the suppass
dominal Corset with th6 tdl n
freedom OF movement viii /
length.
a magnificent line Of lsis
Dresses, ChemiSes, Corset goy4
etc., from low priced gooh ID
best goods manufactured,
also ladies' end chiltreHs d
and gauze underwear.
OVations of The most aH6 M
ecter rendered daily to every
in our immense establishnenI
From the waythe orderncu
q distance it IS very evdsa
goods and prices are raridtI
reputation all over the stats. j
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
Y!

The Choicest styles and the Is4est
shapes New and lovely trimmings y All
the correct ideas Oh the DeasonI, nv
quisite gems in the shape of lovely Ron.
nets ardfbeautiful Hats.
NO eIorbitant praes asked for ooods
IN lhis department. Like everything else
IN our mammoth stcSes only a leoitina 20
profit demanded tY us. No sueh MiIH-
n my nss ever been aarned out before IN
FORT worth. Every Bonnet nnd Eat
trimmed by our Milliners and tu,ned ont
OF ouEestsblishmopt is aouspicpons ad :
vertisement for MANCUM &, MONT
S0MnNi 3 MbLLINERYy DEPART-
mEhtdH we nave an endless variety of
s sneS soous, and indeed anything not
. .pui 81, IA TINS stock docs not belong 10
VIZ 4iitlinery business. cc,sionallY we
oaii LOT some styles that we've in
Nohus last season and, of coarse, cannot
ssuppty such demands but when a eps-
~. .pt'er wants we most popular "crs ze'' of
snS season, We can always meet their re-
!, .-teineI'' ; ~ showing them through our
nv s. sV9cl+ We ARve in. all qualities
.ne S.,arG, me PaA Mall, the Enchapt.
~. thy bsllmore, the la eel, the Cher
s .ue MCIler and other hading STYLES.
S MI,an straw Hats in finest quality in
,. oisea' waite, tans, etc. Also ia two,
o a"ne ~ u. al the combinations of colors.
t Sia.Se me OF Hat and Bounet frames q
oiaoS ADD in white-just opened.
Lovely French Flowers.
Feathers aud Ribbons.
Beaded Crowns.
Jet and Straw lace
r. hat PINS and Hat Ornaments ana
tanning x Beads 10 all sizes aud colors ~
hre ambitions 10 make our Mini.
"oiy department superior to thas Of sny
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
CaSSIn1ereS

One lot Of wooden Tweeds for a5c yard;
just the thing for boys Summer wear.
One lot Of wooden Tweeds for soc, for
mems and boys wear.
One lot Of pure all wool Cassimores,
real value sloo per yard in any store in
Texas, but under our low price system
we shall mark them only 500.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
TRTMMINII

a lovely line of Dress TrnA
received, including Batls
Clasps, SILK, Wooden andyAs
Pendants, Amber Gimprt Hay
with Buttons, AID Clasps .
great variety. Prices l,w4 /,
Lovely HandkerchiefA new
handsome Collars.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02

We work for the, volurs
and net for long prices. h'I
gains 70 an who buy Of y
mean chat we willsEeluctsllsl.s
gains ct your command, W.
give 20 the people theft J.
Perfect and polits treatnNu {
all who enter ouF doors.
Oar statesmen are COZ W.
obnging, our prices aFe
styles OF Spring goois "
Tbere are many stores u "
everybody is in bad hpDoll
visit our establishment lou
Il is always filled win IA
aomers and ell is SUNSHINE
Mr.. G. A. RgrER, slka So
Dress Goods ,,Aa, "A
Mr.. A.. J. kAISWAf ~, w w.
and American Dress api1.Se - A
Mr.. l.. B. HADDRf, finv . ~
Mr.. 4: p. KICKER, Gents e
and Shirt. x,s I
Goods, ..,,,x nor
Mrs. W II. McDIIL, M iliil. H Il
Mrs. ]. 4. WHEAT. MUM, N |, 4 Il
Mrs. EkTE SOhONAN $50
Underwear and Corsc.~ r
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-05-02
Here is Something for !

Lovely Lace Bon5es sIa
NormandysaDa other Pretty =.
are exquisitely mades AND q \
them ve1y rapidly. we lsNs
come in and see them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-23
MOLINE,

The Moline social club have a dance a
Pesl's hall on Saturday evening. Octobe
second aud will us usual have a goo,
time.
The livery stable OF VIM. E Telle
was closed yesterday by Meese & Lyman
for Nels Pierce and Gus Lundquist. VIII
have chattel mortage on building ant
stock for $500
The ladies of the Unitarian society in,
tend to introduce series of sociables
during the winter, The first will be a.
The residence of Mr.. A. A. CHAMPION OF
Friday evening.
Since the ordinance in reference to cat.
tie has been declared Illegal BY the high
est authority in the city, would it not BE-
legal for those who have been fined t. gel
ii back from the city,
The stock holders of the Moline Cen
trail Railway hold their annual mcctin.
on September 2Sth. at y. M, 10 elcc
two directors in place of c. F. Hemen,
way and Doctor Vessel whose time vii
have expired.
II - Stidb-t iitN tifllitl hIF-, al tU
do So much talking in the open air. ard
in school houses. when he is not able 10
preach much longer IN church buildings
erected proper sounding facilities. lie
was at Coal Town on the 2lst. and at tn,
colorei festival on the 22ud
Mr. Schustrum, Of the firm of Berg &
Schustrum. of Kansas City, No, lett this
morning for Ford county. Kansas. neal
Dodge City, with several Swedish resi-
dents of this city TO lock up laud. There
are seven to join the party, but all did
not go today. There is Swcde colony
in Ford county and they intend joining ii
if The prospect pleases
Tue funeral of Mrs. FsrnhAm occurred
| at 10 o'clock this forenoon from the resi-
dence in East Moline. Relatives from
Kansas and Iowa are here, and the hears,
was followed to the cemetery nv man,
soIrowful friends and acquaintance
The workmcu OF Barnard & Leas Manu-
featuring company. were most Of then
present, as were also the heads of tn,
firm. Mr.. Farnham has for many years
had charge of the painting department
| and is, rs was his deceased wife. muct
respected.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-23
BRIEFI.ETS.

Oysters by the can or dish. at krell x
Maths
Flcmiug's California evapoFsted fruit.
at +. q Ioung's.
Oysters served in all STYLES. at KrelI Il
Maths oyster parlor
The Indian summer days have come
several weeks ahead of time.
The Union Street railway company
will probably come down Twenty >first
street.. from Seventh to Sixth avenues.
II you like oysters, drop in aud Try a
dish Of the best New York counts kept
in the city, at kroIl & Maths.
After November Morgan's text will 4le
A Parsons Mistake or The Pulpit
is the Place for Me-
The Gilpin hose company will have a
picnic ON S,lvau island next Saturday
postponed from last Saturday. when the
rain interfered
Mrs. Catherine oMara of Z i.ington
mother of Hon. p O'Mara has rallied
from her recent illness and is improving
rapidly. as all will be pleased to know
The Central shoe store has received its
fall ami winter supply Of boots aud shoes
which they ask the people 10 call and
examine
Remember that the cold weather does
not stop the ice cream business. You can
get ice cream rs usual for your party OF
wedding at Krel & Maths ice cream
parlor.
Each member Of the land firm of Ne
dill. Whitehead ~ Matthews left last
evening with excursion parties for Kan
sas ami Minnesota The land party for
Kansas numbered thirty persons.
If Schafcr is elected there vii be an
entirely new set of men in the treas
urer's office II Burgh is elected there
will lie only slight trauspoSition. Let us
have complete change by eicctlng
Schafcr.
|. The Indications are that James w.
Cavauaugh. the democratic candidate Tot
county clerk. will pole big vote Be
sides, the people favor rotation in this as
well as in other offices, snd they propose
to have it by clcciing Cavanaugh
They arc having great time down at
Aleio this week at the Mercer county
fair. Bruucr is on hand with some of
his trottcrs, and is making things lively
on the turf. Ex Mayor J. Z. Mott is a
visitor at the fair and Would be Congress
man Gest is vainly eudeavoring to start
q political wheel of fortune in which he
has it already fixed that he shall hold the
lucky paddle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-23
Police Points.

The people of the upper end of town
have been denied the protection furnish
ell by Officer Cary of the day patrol. who
has been transferred TO a night beat in the
west end, and Officer Bresnahan substI
tuted for him When our brave marshal
finds that one of his men is becoming
popular in neigh5orhoof he becomes
Jealous ard changes him of. Perhaps
the people Of Rock Island do not all know
that the sole credit Of al police dcings
must he given To the head of the force,
aud that he alone must be the shown
courtesy or favor Such IS the case
thought. The ARGUS however. has no re
flections to cast upon Officer RreSnahan
who is one of the oldest and best police
men on the force.