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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-10
REPLIES TO THE PORTE.

Tho Great Powers Refuse TO Commit
Themselves ON tho Bulgarian Quettion,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Dec. 9.--A majority
OF the powers have replied W the porte
circular asking advice as 20 the solution
Of the Bulgarian difficulty. The replies
are all eyasIys or indefinite. Some Of the
powerA ask for further explanation, None
throw any new lignt on the matter The
earl OF Iddleaicign, British foreign minis-
ter, refers the port 10 Engand's yies %
tbs Bulgarian situation previously *
pressed. Italy, litlle more explicit, al
Indies 70 the alleged difficulty the Bulger
ians must experience 10 accepting Prince
Nicholas Of MeTgrciia. II Is now tno1gDt
the port viii suggest the solution Of The
difficulty Italy refers p.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-10
Or G-A M S.
Max EIser.
GAINESVILLE.
Prisoners Sentenced - Increased Cotton
Shipments.

Prisoners Sentenced - Increased Cotton
Shipments.
Special to the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, TEX, Dec. 9.--In the
district court to-day the following pris.
ouers, all OF whom were convicted at the
present term, were sentenced TO the peni-
Tertiary: W I. Queen, horse theft, sew
en- years; Jesse Hilton, same offense,
dycyeHrs; Ben Pearce, same, ten years;
Perry Delay and Bill Handley, same, FIVE
years each, and George Lyon, negro
boy, assault TO mGrder, two years. All
Of these are youthful criminals, ranging
10 ages from eighteen to twenty-three.
PeRrCe's case will be appealed to the court
II appeals.
The case against j. d. Thomas,
charged with murder, has been postponed
until tomorrow, the defendant not hay
Ing been served with copy OF the special
venire.
During the entire cotton season last
year about l2, 900 bales OF Gotten were
shipped from this place. So far this
season the shipments amount 10 10000
bales, with the probability OF between
1000 and 5000 more before the season
closes.
Mr.. Nj. X. Upshaw and bride arrived on
last nights train. They were welcomed
at the depot by large number Of friends.
To day the Gainesville Rifles, OF which
Mr.. Upshaw was second lieutenant, pre-
scented "Mrs. NJ. X, Upshaw" with an efe-
CANT pair OF mother.of-p pearl gold mounted
opera glasses. on Tuesday, December
ii, a reception will be rendered the happy
couple at the Lindsey house by the
groomis many friends.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-10
DENI,OY.
The III CITY ssoretary's Shortage water
RNtes-Dsat tho Ciiy-G, A. R. Eieo-
ton,

The ES CITY ssoretnry's Shortage water
RRtes-Doat tho Ctiy-G. A. R. Flee
ti0n,
Special 10 the Gazttto,
DENIsoN, Tx Dec. Tho city coun-
chi, at ITS session last night, approved the
bond Of City Secretary elect 4. H. Ken.
needy, and nc was sworn Into olllce.
The shortage of OK City Secretary Rad.
clih proves TO DO SgG3, aud the city at.
tprney has been Instructed 70 apply 10
his bondsmen for payment Of the same.
The city secretary has been Instructed
to notify the Water supply company that
they will be expected to furnish water to
consumers az five cents per 100 gallons.
On the 28,h day OF November j. II.
Landers, who lycs In the Indian Terri
tory, was arrested, charged with appro.
priatIng mortgaged property, and has
been IN close confinement since that date
until yesterday when nc WAS released
without hearing.
@, d. Reason, dairyman, living some
three miles northwest Of the city, had
some stock impounded by city author
tiles, and brought suit ia Justice Cooks
court for damages, The case was tried
yesterday when verdict against The city
for s2i 30 was given
Hatnanlel Lyon, Post No 0, GA. r.,
met last night and elected officers for the
next year as follows. c X Young, com.
mandef; Z. G. Close, S. v C.i a Fren.
deDstein, j. Y.Ci J. A, Cox, chaplsini
J. B Plfer, 0, d., and l., u. Moore, quar-
termaHter.
Maj, George w. Doughty was convicted
to-day before Justice Cook for malicious
mischief. His ohenHe WAS shooting a
COW that broke into his enclosure In the
night and despoiled his shrubberY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-10
MEXICAN BURGLARS.

Crachsmen Break into Jewslry safe In
Eagle Pafs.
Special 10 the Gazette.
EAGLE Pass, TEX, Dec. 1.-TWO nights
ago cracksmen entered the iewelry store
of L. Blur and drilled open the safe
while the proprietor was sleeping In the
back room. NO powder WAS used. They
took $500 worth Of jewelry. The Of.
hcers nave no clue. They are supposed
to have been Mexisans.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-10
TRADES FEDERATION.
Important Action taken ny the Coiambus
Labor Congress.

iHpVIihuA Attipu NhHFh ~ wv SoANhbtuh
Labor Congress.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Des. 1.-THE trades
conference this moping adopted rules
for federated congress-. A revolution
was adopted forming federation Of all
the trades aud labor unions In America,
soa a committee OF I'VE gas appointed 10
confer with d committee Of the federated
congress The resolutions were read
aud referred and the noon recess was
aiken.
The federated congrGss met imme-
diately aitefgards. Mr. scott ~ the
committee 81 Tho whole reported the AZ.
tendance upon The sessions II tue confer
encc, and urged tbs adglss0iii,y q anal
a resolution gGerei ~ Mr.
Mnlyany VI Ca'eago was adopted. ~
urges upon the trades unions the ed39iiQn
n . rule making the qneation q w1gea
10 ondary 10 Importance.
Adjourned 70 meet at ihe call Of tae
chair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

Engineer Allen Hamilton, of engine
SIS on the east division of the G., r, |. &
P. will take his locomotive out of the
shops this week, where she has had
two weeks over-hauling, and put her in
service again.
In explanation of his refusal to accede
to the proposition to have percentages
for the Northwestern Passenger associa-
ton fixed by arbitration. President Cable
says that while the c., R. l. & P. is or
dinarily in favor of the principle of
arbitration in cases where an agreement
by the roads could not be reached, they
could not in this case submit to arhitra-
ton without seriously injuriug the inter
ests of the company. There was no good
reason why the old lines should not fix
their percentages upon the average of the
business done during the three years
previous as agreed upon by the roads in
the Southwestern Railway association.
The proposition was made By some of
the roads that the arbitrator should fix
percentages without taking into conslde-
ration previous statistics. Such action
would have left the c. r. |. & P. entirely
out in the cold, and it would not have
secured as much as some of the new
lines. 1t had been previously agreed
that the business from local points in
Iowa should not 90 into the pool, nor
the business from Milwaukee but that
local points south of the Illinois state line
be included in the pool. This would
have forced the c., R. l. & P. to put in
all its important local points between
Chicago and Rock Island without getting
any consideration therefrom, while the
other lines would have had nothing to
account for except their through business
between Chicago and ST. Paul and Min.
neapolis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
THE COUNTY SOLONS.
Special December Session Of the
Beard of supervisors Official
Proceedings.

FIRST DAY.
DECEMBER 10, 1856.
Pursuant to adjournment the board of
supervisors in and for the county OF
Rock Island in the state of Illinois con.
vened in the supervisors room in the city
of Rock Island in the county and state
aforesaid, on Monday the 18th day of
December, A. D., 1886, for the transac
ton of county business.
Present-All the members except
Supervisors Noah and Wheelock.
Supervisor Bowman, chairman, pre-
sided.
The minutes of the proceedings of the
last day of the September term were
read and approved.
The credentials of John B. Kerns, vice
A. II. Wheelock, deceased. were read and
on motion received and placed on file,
and Mr.. Kerns given a seat as member
of the board
The chair announced that Mr.. kerns
would serve on the same committees of
which BIZ. Wheelock was member.
A communication from DR.. j. B.
Brown was read, and on motion referred
to the committee on poor.
The matter of making alterations in
the court room. was on motion left to the
committee onpublic expenditures.
The matter of furnishing aid to Miss
Ellen King was left to the discretion of
Overseer of the Poor Koch
The official bonds of r. A Donaldson
county clerk. J. H. Southweil sIperin
tendant of schools and John Schsfer, Jr.
county treasurer, were read and on
motion approved.
Supervisor Appelquist moved that the
sheriff be instructed to collect the amount
for the keeping of Mrs. Murray at the
poor farm.
On request of Supervisors Campbell
HOLSTER and Norton, action was defer
ed until tomorrow
Board adjourned until tomorrow morn
Jag at O'Clock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

Anyone who mas ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety Of government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very r&DidlS and with a steady growth
which gives assurance OF stability The
good season aud the great tide of immis
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there douhiy safe and desirable.
The climate Of Southern Nebraska aud
of Kansas. free as it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter added to soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states. To the far
mer they hold out special inducements.
Cheap land, easy term of purchase, good
markets and varied products enable him to
own his farm at a smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it,
If you are looking for safe place to
invest money, where it will pay you a
large and sure profit, OF if you are farm
er and want a farm of your own, call on
me and see what have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land. III. SAvu.LE JOHNSTON
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
LOCAL NOTICES.

Overcoatings very low for the next sc
days at J. T DiXons.
For any kind of stove call on Spen-
Ger.
Go to J. T DiNon's for suitings and
overcoatinGs al lo~ prices
Low premium loans by the building
association Tuesday. Dec. IA
Go to J. T. Dixon for low prices on
suitings and overcoatings.
We make a speciality of flour and retail
il at wholesale prices. Strcckfus &
Schaab
E. ". Spencer for hard and soft coal
stoves. Call and see him and look at his
stock.
F. c. Hoppe, the tailor. will sell choi,e
suitings and overcoatings at cost for the
next 30 days.
You can get cut rates over any railroad
al Blake's ticket office 1908 Second
avenue. div
Tenderloin, spare ribs. sausage meat,
kettle rendered and leaf lard, at Gil
more's pork house
Go TO the city mills Tor vour flour. buck.
wheat, rye -four, rye meal, graham. corr
meal, ground fresh every day. Streckfus
" Schaab.
E. W. Spencer will sell you heating
o. cooking stove at an extremely low
price. and he has On excellent stock to
select from.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
MOLINE,

The new Baptist church was dedicated
Sunday. A large cIowd was IN attend
ancc.
G. Eklund and J H. Sale have had
arc lights hung opposite their stores. 1t
was much needed on Thai corner.
Superintendent Of schools, W. S Mack,
and his assistants will attend the state
teachers association at Springfield about
the first of the year
The Turner's have received their Ger.
tificates from IKE last Central Illinois
Turnbezlrk. They can be seen at Knox's
where they are left for framing.
Collector Chas Reese will commence
his duties at the usual time. and has
engaged Miss Kohler as his assistant
This lady has haG much experience, all
WAYS giving good satisfaction.
They are agitating for postotfice of
their own at Riders corners, in East
Moline. The principal agitator is Joe
Baubain, and he gives many very sound
reasons tor the accommodation suggested
About fifty employees of Deere & Co
have entered into an agreement to nav
fifteen cents per week for the relief of
any of their mum Der disabled bv accident.
This is a simple and cheap method of in
surance, and will no doubt become popu,
lar among the employees of other manu-
factories here
The boys who stole the pins and links
from the railroad cars on the Barnard &
Leas switch. and set the brakes on every
car. giving the switch engine men much
trouble last Saturday afternoon, had
better not attempt such mischief again.
and be thankful they got off so easily
this time.
Thomas Trumble is building a steel
boiler five feet in diameter and eighteen
feet long to contain AGA inch fiues
There will be steam drum twenty inches
IN diameter and twelve feet long and a
mud settler same size tits for George
Wagner. of Rock Island. This is the
largest steel boiler ever made in Moline
The Moline Business association has
adopted constitution and by laws. 1t
shall be managed by board of nine
directors elected Annually on the third
Tuesday In December, which board shall
elect officers and appoint committees.
The initiation fee is to be 81, and assess
ments not to exceed 50 annually.
A man named A. W. Kubitz, who
lives in Healey's addition, drove his
daughter, sixteen years old, from home
on Friday night, ami she took refuge
with neighbor. the father refusing to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
Bold and Fiendish.

Lost evening two strangers entered the
gold ring factory of J. C. Tilton on
Brady street, Davenport. and asked to
look at Mr.. Tilton's assortment, picking
up several of the rings and diamonds
and examining them. While one of the
two was handling the diamonds, the other
one dashed q handful of red pepper in
Mr.. Tilton's eyes, completely binding
him and allowing the bold fiends to es-
cape. Mr.. Tilton seized his revolver and
fired, the bullet entering the door panel
as the robbers hurried out and disape
peared. The men were well dressed, and
appeared orderly. The stolen property
amounts to about $500, and the police
at Davenport are at a loss to know
whom to suspect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
THE BLAME

for the accident seems to rest on the
freight crew, as that train should have
waited at Moline for the passenger to
pass. Engineer Scott claims he was act
ing under orders from Conductor McRen-
zie. The engineer and conductor are
equally responsible for the running of
trains, but a railroad man said this morn.
ing that Scott would start when the con-
ductor told him if he had lost one of his
drivers He is one of the Oldest engi>
neers on the road. and has always been
regarded as faithful and reliable man.
He has lately had bereavement in his
family and this was his first trip since.
Ii is thought that breeding over this was
one cause of his carelessness. Mckenzie,
the freight conductor, though former
employe on the Burlington, has Just re-
turned to its employ, after being on the
Texas & St Louis road for some time
His carelessness and thoughtlessness are
said BY railroad men to be inexplainable.
Engineer Heady, the injured man, who is
in no way responsible for the accident, as
the passenger train had the right of way.
has been on the C, B. & Q. for years
He formerly ran between this city and
Beardstown as passenger engineer. but
since the opening of the new road, his
run has been from here to Savanna.
Trainmaster Stanton will probably sus-
pend the freight crew until Superintend
the matter will be investigated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
WINES Il Schneider,

The above is the firm num- of the
Central shoe store. A partnership form,
ed ecember s, 1886. by which Mr. Geo
Schneider, Jr., becomes an equal partner
with Mr.. G. l. WINES, in the proprietor
ship of the well known Central shoe store
in Harper house block,
This shoe store is one of the best
known and most reliable of any in the
three cities, and has grown from small
beginning in a few years to first place
among our merchantila establishments,
through the perseyeriug efforts of It's
genial proprietor Mr. G. l. Wynes
Mr.. Geo Schneider, Jr., is well known
to the people of this vicinity as a
thorough and reliable business man, who
has and Is still conducting successful
grocery business. Mr. Schneider will
divide his time as equally as possible
between his business on Fourth avenue,
and the shoe store, and will attend more
particularly to the business management
Of the boot and shoe business. thereby
giving Mr.. Wynes more time to wait on
the customers, to which office he is
specially adapted. The ARGUS besDeaks
for the new firm continuation of sue
cess.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

Buford Post, No. 243, G. A. r., last
evening elected officers for one year. as
follows:
Commsnder-E II Buck.
Senior Vice Commander-G M Stod.
dard.
Junior Vice Commander-AM Crane.
Quartermaster-W A Norris.
Surgeon-Dr J Mckee.
Chaplain H Cleland.
Officer of the Day-Ed NJ Wilcox.
Officer of the Guard-P Morgart.
Delegates-Tbomas Campbell and F G
Hemenway; Alternates, DR. J Mckee and
NJ T st ford.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
FREE DELIVERY.
Inspector Newberser in the City to
Arrange for the Service.


Mr. LOUIS New berger, of Chicago,
special inspector of the postoffice depart
ment, arrived in the city last evening for
the purpose of investigating the claims of
Rock Island for free delivery service. In
the evening he was the guest of the lllini
club. and this morning he examined POST
master Halves records, and assured
that gentleman that according to
his books the city was entitled
to the convenience, This afternoon
Postmaster Hswes and Inspector New
berger are making tour of the city for
the purpose or dividing 1t into districts,
locating letter boxes. etc. There is no
doubt but that the free,delivery will be
inaugurated in Rock Island about the
first of the year, and our people will be
provided with long felt want.
The city will probably be divided into
four districts, having four to six carriers
TO start with, and thirty or forty letter
boxes distributed over the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14


On Wednesday evening Manager Kncll
will present to his patrons the very sue
cessfu border drama, Ranch 10" with
an unusually strong cast. fine scenic
effects. etc. Ranch 10" is drama OF
the better class of, western plays, that has
attained great popularity throughout the
country. The proprietors of the Phila-
delphia Ledger are the hackers of the
company, which in itself is a guaran tee
Of its excellence. The sale of seats is
now progressing at c. C. Knelrs.
CHRISTMAS BILL OF FARE
For Christmas week, the patrons of
Harper's theatre will have an opportunity
of witnessing the standard drama at
popular prices. Wilbur's Lvceum Thea>
tire company has been booked for that
week and will present a fine assortment
of popular plays. The Lyceum company
is considered the best of Manager Viii,
bur's three companies. Crowded houses
during the week will doubtless be the
rule
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
BRIEFLETS.

Rubber coats and umbrellas at Robin
sons.
Chas E. Hawloy left for Chicago last
night.
Attend the auction sale of iewelry al
Henry Peetz.
W. E. Pidcock, of Cordovs. was in the
city today.
McIntire & Co. will be open evenings
until Christmas
Eckhart has suspended Hull until
further orders.
See the beautiful handkerchiefs at
Mclntire's holiday sale
VIM. Wandschneider of Barstow, III.
was in the city yesterday.
Jewelry at your own prices at the clos
ing out sale of Henry Peetz.
W. S. Kuowton, Esq. left last even.
ing for Chicago, on business.
Handkerchiefs from cheapest to best.
going lively at McIntire sale.
General skating at the rink Thursday
evening, ladies free Good music.
Gen. G, B. Abbott of Chicago, of the
5. V, is in the city on official business.
Don't purchase your muffiers until you
have seen Llord & Stewards elegant line.
McIntire's handkerchief sale opened
with nice business, and continues all
week
Henry Peetz is doing a booming bus
mess in the jcwelry line, at his auction
sale.
Gold and silver watches and clocks.
sold cheap at the auction sale. at Henry
Peetz.
Lloyd & Stewart have Just received a
nice line of holiday goods; inspection
invited.
AID, Winter has a new patented musical
instrument which he is showing to his
friends.
Bargains in gold and silver watches.
silver plated ware and jeweIry. at Henry
Pee'z
Plush and velvet ties one in box Just
the thing for Christmas present, a,
RobInson's.
Lost-A bunch of keys with tag bear,
ing name of the owner. Finder please
leave at this Office
The Rock Island Brush electric light
stockholders hold their annual meeting
at 7:30 this evening.
Mclntire & Co. have their store full
of goods suitable for useful holiday gifts
exclusively dry goods.
William Gray has received intelligence
of the death of his mother at Almo,
Canada, in her nineteth wear.
Supt. W. c. Brown, of the c.. B. L
@. has gone to Pittsburg to attend an
important railroad meeting
McIntire & Co. have enough handker-
chiefs from cheap to best, to supply the
community. stock.
Local Agent NJ. j. Young. of the G..
B. d @, has been summoned to Collins,
O., by the serious illness of his father
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Truesdale, of
Minneapolis. are visiting Mr.. Truesdale's
parents, Dr. and Mrs Calvin Truesdale
in this city.
Deputy County Treasurer Casteel and
wife have commenced housekeeping at
Second avenue and Eighth street. Mrs.
Casteel arrived from visit to relatives
in the west last night.
Supervisor HOLSTER is on the look out
for some suitable person to represent
Port Byron on the next grand Jury.
Harry Letsen, who was chosen at the last
session of the board, died about two
weeks ago.
The Young Mems Christian association
holds its regular quarterly meeting at the
rooms tonight at 100 o'clock. Music by
a double male quartette and short papers
on association work. All are invited
both ladies and gentlemen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

give up her clothes. Marshal Kittelson
is trying to have the county send her to
Galesburg. where her mother resides. 1t
seems there is only family quarrel.
and on investigation, it is thought
best to let the girl go. Kubitz is a
mschinist at Barnard s. Leas Manu-
featuring Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
Chea o Mail Boxes.

The finest mail and paper hox ever IN
ventec is for saie at the ARGUS Office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at $3.50. Call and ex.
anime them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

TRANSFERS.
11-Henry P. Hull to Elisha p. Rev.
nolds, tract by metes and bounds, in sch
SO, IS, 2w. $1,000
VIM. H. Simpson to Eli Martin. swi
swf, 81, II, 4w, $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14
County Building.
rrCENcrn r,.l xx,.

1O-Gustaf Peterson, South Moline,
Miss Anna M. Carlson, Moline.
Erik Tarnblom, Miss Augusta Carlson,
Moline.
l1-Carl A. Carlson, Miss Hanna
Lyon, Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-14

Engineer Heady of the passenger train
seemed to have sustained the most seri>
Gus injuries. He had Jumped from the
cab when he found collision inevitable
and fell With terrible force upon the hard
ground, fracturing his skull in two places
aud causing in one place over the right
eye an inclsi0n to the brain. His face
was one mass al bruises, cuts and scars.
his neck was badly bruised As were his
shoulders and body generally. His fire.
man, Dempsey, received several bruises
but nothing of d serious nature Engineer
Scott and fireman Cummings Of the freight
engine were only slightly bruised. Con-
ductOr Rand was in the baggage car when
the trains colIided. and was thrown for
ward against a door, receiving painful
bump on the top of his head. Chas. +.
Allen, rear brakeman on the freight train.
was thrown upon his face, receiving a
wound in the right side of his face. One
Of the most