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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
OUR SOUTHERN FRIENDS.
The Alabama Visitors and Their I'm.
preston Of the North Pleased With
Their Treatment.


precision Of the North Pleased With
Their Treatment.
The public will remember Alabama
on Wheels" as it came to Rock Island
last summer with exhibits of southern re-
sources, etc. The party having reached
home, the Real Estate Journal Of Mont
gomery. has the following concerning the
tour of the northwest:
Commissioner R. F. Kolb and his par
ty of twelve representatives from various
cities of Alabama, have at last returned
from their long jaunt through the west
and north.
They met hundreds of thousands of
people. distributed millions of pages of
printed matter, showing up the wonders
and attractions of Alabama, and were
tireless in their efforts to advertise this
state by every possible means in their
power.
1t is notable circumstance that on
their trip of over three thousand miles,
no act occurred tending to mar their
pleasure or damp their enthusiasm, but
on the contrary, every attention and
courtesy was shown them by all with
whom they came in contact. In
many places they were met and wel>
coined by governors. ex governors
and state officers. mayors, aldermen. mems
bers of the press, presidents Of banks
| and prominent business men. In others
the ladies. God bless them, greeted them
with cordislity and grace, and every
where kind feeling and good humor were
the prevailing sentiments.
The entire party came back home loud
! in their praises of the westerners aud de :
lighted with the treatment they received E.
Each member of the party has his own
individual impressions and experiences to
relate, and many are the pleasant incl
| dents that occurred.
They all unite in praising the hospi>
tslty, courtesy and friendhness of the
people they met. and look. forward to the
coming winter as time when they will
be able to welcome many of their new
friends to the Sunny South and to recip-
rocate in some degree the kindness they
received.
Alabama on Wheels" was success
and will result in good to Alabama fol
long years to come. Long may its memor
live!
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

Mr.. Chas, Hansgen, the old reliable
grocer on Twentieth street, has fitted up
the store adjoining and stocked it with a
irstclass line of crockery and glass of
all kinds; also nice line of lamps from
the cheapest hand lamp to the beautiful
hanging lamps. The new store will be
open for business Monday next. Call
and examine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

A tree is like the man in a hurry.
When he leaves he makes good use Of his
limbs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

Following quickly upon the tremen>
dous and diabolical clapping of fire bells
all over the city last evening, came the
announcement that the Harper house
was on fire. The thought of possible
calamity together with the realization of
she fact of the incompetency Of undlscip-
lined and volunteer f1remen, to combat
with such contingency. took the breath
from every one who heard it ard there
was a general rush down town to investi,
gate the extent and seriousness of the
fire. The startling report spread from
lip to lip, the fire bells rang ferociously,
men rushed about the streets like mad
men, hose carts were yanked out of the
houses aud started in sill directions, it
mattered not where, so they were out
and making a noise.
Where is the freI" asked an ARGUS
reporter of fireman as he tore breath
lessly past him.
Hanged if | know" was the response
and the fireman rushed on.
While all this confusion was going on
Chief Clerk Willerton, who had discov-
cred an unusual light in one Of the servant
girls rooms investigated it promptly
and found that number of garments had
caught fire through some ones stupidity in
having a candle burning beneath them.
| The flames were promptly subdued by
means of the private hose and the excite
ment about the hotel had pretty well sub
sided when some Of the guests some time
later who had known nothing of the
alarm, looked out to see men and boys
with excited faces and bresthless appear
ances gathering with their little carts
to put out the fire. 1t was fortunate
thing that the firemen did not get lose
at the hotel, for as Clerk Willerton after
ward said "As went out of the bal
cony to warn them not to throw water, |
/ OpstlNGu lWU VI iltn lpbhluS
at one of the fre escape ladders. and the
next thing would have been the drench-
ing of the entire hotel, regardless of tn,
real seat of the fire.
1t should be said to the credit of Chief
Baker and Foreman Burger of the Res
cue company. that they responded
promptly and went about their work il
that self possessed manner that should
characterize good firemen. The Frank
Inns with their horse apparatus were, o
course, on hand in good season.
The occupants of the room we're Lizzi
Coffee and Nellie Russell, both OF whor
lose heavily, one Of them having a mum
Der of silk dresses and S45 plush clos
and other costly wearing apparel Sd
had been accommodating preparatory. it
: said, to an event of peculiar interest I
her. The total loss to the girls is est
mated at $500, while So will cover II
do Anna ~ tho ronrp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
SpeciaI Sale.

Next week we shall make special sale
on Hills Manual of Social and Business
forms; also Hills Album of Biography
and Art, and will sell them at the follows
ing prices, which is nearly one-half the
regulsr price:
Hills manual, cloth. red edges, 50. so.
half morocco, "a.
" full Russia, S5.
album, cloth, red edges, IS 80.
TIE ADAMS,
ss2 Brady street, Davenport, la.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
Cheap Excursions TO Alabama and Missis-

The Mobile & Ohio railroad, commenc-
ing with November 7th, and each alter
nate Wednesday thereafter during the
winter will sell at 81. Louis, cheap round
trip excursion tickets to points in Ala
bsms and Mississippi, at the rate of one
first class limited fare for the round trip.
Tickets good sixty days after date Of sale,
and limited to fifteen days going and re-
turning, with stop-off at pleasure on the
Mobile & Ohio railroad.
Connecting lines will sell at reduced
rates on corresponding dates, which will
allow passengers TO take advantage Of
these cheap excursions.
If the ticket agent at your place ha.
not got these cheap excursion tickets
write to ]. L. G. Charlton, genera, pas
senger agent, Mobile & Ohio railroad, St
Louis, No.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

One for $500, Of Sept II. 1888. against
A. Rush; one for $500, of about Aug. 90,
1888, against ]. A. Carpenter; one for
$50. of about April s. 1888. against W.
b. Patterson. 4. W. ELLIOTT, Payee.
Edgipgton. H., Nov. Il, 1883.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
NoW's YouY Chauca,

Tickets for the rattle of Tom Kirkwood
can be had at the Harper house. Only
about five hundred Of these rare chances
remain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

The rosy freshness, and velvety soft
ness of the skin is invariably obtained
by those who use Pozzoni's Complexion
powder.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

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songs; Mr.. Z. F. DeLyons was, as usual
immense; Mr.. w. Allen in his sand pip
surprised the natives; Mr.. Will john
son, charmed all with his sweet singing;
the greatest Roman of them all, Prof
John W. Luca, added to his already.
world wide reputation by his rich bass
sola Mr. Harry Holmes, bass solo won
deserved encore. The entire program
was we'll rendered, and many thought
the entertainments the best ever seen in
ST Paul
After the entertainment dancing be-
gun and was continued until morning.
Much interest was manifested in the
grand cake walk in which about fifty
couples entered, but after spirited
contest which afforded much anuse-.
ment, the three prizes were awarded as
follows: lst., Miss Bessie Henry and
Mr.. W. Johnson; 2nd., Miss Bette Jor-
dan and Mr.. Billy Wilson; 3rd., Miss
Martha Hawkins and Mr.. j. E. Riley.
The cakes were all handsome, beauti-
fully iced. The entire affair was sue
cess and Messrs. Jefferson and Cunning
ham have good reason to feel proud of
their efforts, and they and the band ex-
tend their thanks to those who assisted
in securing the success.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

doing guard duty, and had charge of the
distinguished rebel prisoners military and
naval, taken at Five Forks. He was
mustered out of the service at Concord,
N. H., June 10, 1865, the olive branch
having succeed the battle flag.
In 1868 he came to Minneapolis, and
tor several years engaged in the lumber
Ing business, finally becoming the presi-
dent of the Cedar Lake, Calhoun and
River Ice Co. He has been one of the
Alderman Of the city for several years,
though not at present, and is highly es-
teemed by all classes of his fellow citizens.
He has held the highest positions in
the Grand Army Of the Republic, in the
Department Encampment, and at the
time of the meeting in Minneapolis of
the National Organization three years
ago, when Gen. Logan was here, Capt.
Babb was in command of the grand
parade, probably the finest display ever
made in this city or State.
Capt. Babb is the Republican nominee
for mayor of Minneapolis and it will only
require the united support OF us all to
elect him. He is popular among all
classes, irrespective of parties. He has
proven himself to be the warm friend
and we'll wisher of the Colored people
on many occasions and we must now, all
vote for him for mavor
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
Every Colored citizen of Chicago who
scratches: Hertz will show to the world
that he is man. 81 ~
The Mass Meeting.

A meeting Of the Ramsey County
Colored Harrison and Morton Club was
held at the Court House Tuesday eve
ming, at which mass meeting was called
to meet at same place Thursday evening
in which all the Colored clubs of the
city were invited to participate.
Thursday evening the meeting was
called to order by E. P. Wade. Rev.
w. Gray was elected chairman, T. H.
Ball secretary. Are solution was adopted
endorsing the action of F. D. Parker in
declining the place rendered to him on
the county committee. An address to
the citizens of the United States relative
to the outrages inflicted upon the Col
ored people Of the South was presented
by committee of which Rev. w. Gray
was chairman. After discussion pro and
con in which Rev. Gray, S. E, Hardy,
F. D. Parker, N. F. Butt, M. M. Smith,
]. F. Curtis, E. P. Wade and F. H.
Ball participated. The motion to adopt
the address was carried. A resolution
complimentary to H.B. Willis was
offered by Rev. W.s'Gray and adopted.
%. ?. Wade offered a resolution en-
dorsing Harrison and Morton, W. r.
Merriam and the State ticket aud S. P.
Snider for Congress and carried, after
which the meeting which was enthusi-
astic and harmonious adjourned.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
Secure Your Tickets

Before you get on the train, for you will
save money and possibly a discussion
with the conductor. Call for tickets via
"The Burlington" In that way only
can you be sure that you will be carried
over first class line, and of course you
don't want to travel on second class
road, unless you are recognized in your
home community as a second class man.
"The Burlington belongs to first class
system that goes everywhere, and makes
sure and close connections with other
systems; has first class equipment in
all respects. vestibuled coaches, dining
cars, sleepers, and competent and
obliging employees; and has it's terminals
in union depots in ali great cities. If
you want to know more about it, write
to W.. c. Kenyon Gen. Pass Agent,
c., B. & N. R. R., at St. Paul, Mimi. r.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
CL0AKS AND SUITS,

The great popularity of this depart
ment, and the immense volume of busi-
ness done, enables us to introduce and
maintain features attempted by no other
house in this city. Great care is taken
in the selection of all the materials and
trimmings used in the manufacture of
every garment offered in this depart
ment. Then, too, every garment is
critically examined ere it enters our
sales department, and is not placed on
sale until pronounced perfect. a per-
feet fit guaranteed in every instance.
found at no other house. as they are
original and exclusive with us. Ladies
visiting Minneapolis should not fail to
inspect this department of our store. It
is fitted up for the comfort and ac. ono-
dation of all visitors, and will be found
the misunderstanding parlor in the
city.
During the past week many new
novelties in both Ladies' and Children's
Garments have been added to our stock
which are well worthy the attention az
all intending purchasers.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
The Band Concert.

The entertainment given for the ben
eft of the Eureka Brass and Reed Band
at Market Hall was pleasant surprise
to all who attended, in fact to use a
slang phrase ssshe was corker'' The
band has been organized only few
weeks but their performances Wednes-
day evening were highly artistic. The
program began with an overture by the
band, Mr.. Will Allen followed with his
challenge clog on roller skates and
brought down the house; the famous
big four, Findley, Scott, Houke and
Holmes, then won several encores; Mr..
Fred Ball proved himself to be great
manager and a whole show within him
self; Prof. Robert Brown won fresh
laurels as q pianist; Mr.. Us. Woods
made some splendid hits in his topical
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

That the spirit of justice and right is
not entirely dead even in the South, was
well illustrated in Memphis, Tenn, last
week, when Colored man, James Conley,
who had shot two white men to death,
was discharged by the police Judge.
The court room was crowded with both
races, and when Judge Hadden told the
accused he might 60 free, there was an
outburst of applause which the court
officers were powerless to quell. Conley
was sexton of the Zion Colored ceme-
tary. The men killed were Will w.
Eastman, the nephew Of wealthy
lumber merchant of Chicago and J. D..
Smith "a boss carpenter. Sunday after
noon these two, while intoxicated, were
passing Conley's house, in front Of
which his mule was hitched. Smith be-
gan to unhitch the animal, announcing
his attention to take ride. Conley OBJ
iected and the two white men rushed
into the Colored mans yard to assault
him. The latter retreated into the
house and closed the door, whichethey
tried to break in. While thus engaged
they were fred on by Conley from a
window. Eastman was instantly killed
and Smith received wounds from which
he died a few hours later. Conley fed
fearing violence, but surrendered him
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
Autumn Clubs Opening.

The Autumn Club will inaugurate
the season of 1859 with grand
comp plimentary ladies reception which
will be held at Arlington Hall,
corner Of Thirty-frst street and
Indiana avenue. All ladies receiving
invitations must present the card ac-
companying, at the door in order to
gain admission.
The arrangements are very complete.
The high character of our entertain
IN the past will be the guarantee
that this our opening reception will be
the event of the fall season. Ladies
free free gentlemen seventy five cents.
Respectfully,
The AUTUMN ( .,IuB
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
ABOUT POPULAR AUTHORS,

, HARRIET BEEoHER STOWE cleared $4,000
on "Uncle Toms Cabin.''
Mlss- AUGUSTA EVANS Wilson, the author:
ess, is said to possess the finest botanic col
lection in the world. ... .r-~:
WILLIAM BLAKE, the writer on athlet
lcs has become an enthusiastic member oil
the White Cross Army.
|. JEAN INGELow gives several dinners
weekly to the sick, poor and discharged con-
valescents from hospitals ...~.
i ANDREW LANG, the English writer, makes
SIS, 900 a year from London newspapers out
side OF his income from his books ...a =. p,
WILLIAM BLACK, the novelist, recently
made pun. He said that the only ak the
story-Writer had to grind was the climax.
MRS. MARGARET JUDK1N PRESTON, poet, es-
sayist and novelist, is sixty years old, but
does not show her age by a decade or more
VERNON LEE, the young Englishwoman
upon whom the mantle Of George Eliot is
supposed to have fallen, is only twenty-five.
FREDERICK c. PHILLIPS, author of - AS in
a Loolzing GLASS; has been by turns a cav
alryman, a barrister, a theatrical manager
and newspaper man. ... ..~.
CLARKE RUSSELL is a martyr to rheuma-
tism and gout, it is said, so that he can not
write his own manuscript. His is IS
amanuensis. .-. ...' ..
AT the banquet given in London, recent
ly, in honor of American authors, James
Russell Lowell, Brander Matthews and
Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton responded to
toasts.
MRS. BURNET1's s'Sara Crewe'' is leading
its predecessor, "Little Lord Fauntleroy''
in point of popularity. A second edition Of
10000 copies is already announced by the
publishers. 49," r"
IT is said that General Lew Wallace first
wrote "Ben Hur'' on slate, that he might
"rub out easily" then on soft paper with a
pencil. He went over and over his pages
with great care, and finally sent the book to
the Harpers written on large, unruled pa
per, in violet ink, so well done that the
reader who went over it for the publishers
said that it was the finest manuscript ever
offered to him.
The late Rev. Edward Payson Roe en-
joyed. the distinction Of having a larger
circle of readers than any. living American
novelist his numerous works, mostly nov
els, having had an aggregate sale of nearly
100000 copies, many of them having been
previously issued serially, and some Of
them, besides, having been published in
England and also translated into French
and German.
AMONG the great ones of the dust,'' as
Mr.. Stevenson would say, who are the real
popular authors in this country. Mrs
SouthWorth still easily holds the pre-eml-
nence. Mr. G. W. Dillingham; recently re-
ceived single order for 10000 copies Of
: The Hidden Hand" her last story in the
Ledger. This is probably the largest single
order given for book in the history of the
American book trade.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

The publication in the Globe Of the
letter of Mr.. F. D. Parker declining his
appointment on the County Republican
committee, gave that sheet an opportu-
nifty to smear little taffY on him and at
the same time, whack the Republican
party; chances which she was not slow
to take advantage Of. But the taffy will
do no good and the whacks will do no
harm.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
Attention, Malarious Persons.

We beg to call the attention of Medi-
cal Practitioners and invallds to Aunt
Rachael's Bitters, as mildly stimulating
diuretic, sudoriic and tonic aid to de-
billtated persons from whatever cause.
Their base is Speer's pure wine, without
the semblance Of medication, except by
Peruvian Bark, Snake Root and some
other herbs and roots. The most deli
cate ladies use them with decided ad-.
vantage. They are remarkably pleasant
to the taste. Sold by all druggists and
the Aunt Rachel Pad Co. Passaic, n. j.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
Chicago.
."Cut Hertz from soda to hook"

Remember Hertz on election day.
Get your dresses made by Mrs. Partee,
2OO5 State street.
The Colored people Of Chicago; in
tend TO down Hertz on election day.
In this great work they have the as
sistance of the Scandinavians. Hertz
must 60.
All news, notes. or articles intended
for publication in the Chicago edition of
the WESTERN APPEAL must be sent to the
Chicago Office, 325 Dearborn street, and
not to ST. Paul.
Subscribers Of the APPEAL should mott
fy the office in case of change ofaddress,
SO as to receive the paper regularly.
Send postal; to G. F. Adams, 325 Dear
born ST.. Rooms 13, IA, Is.
Any ladies who have been attending
Autumn Club entertainments in the past
and have not as yet received their inyl-
tations can get item by sending their
addresses to the "Committee on invita-
tons 466 State street. as they will be
compelled to present complimentary
tickets to gain admittance
Mrs. ]. w. Matthews and little Blanch
Deerwood, have returned from st. Paul
where she has been the guest of her
sisters Mrs, 7. H. Lyles and Mrs. I.
Hill for the past six weeks During her
stay several receptions were given in
her honor by her sisters and Mrs. Rob-
erson OF st. Louis. She was having a.
nice time but the thought struck her to
come home and home she came.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

SGggGIaN||l BrOy.
NicoIiet Ave. Cor. Sd St.
NIINNEAPOLIs
Wool Lined
KID GLOVES
AND M|TTENS.

We have just opened an inn
mense stock Of Ladies' and Mems
Wool Lined Gloves and Mittens.
in all the newest styles, with fur
tops, patent fasteners and em-
broidered backs, at the follow
ing range of prices: 69c, Soc ST.
$1.25, $1.5O, $1.75, ST., up to
$3.50 per pair. AS a special val
ne we quote; .".-...
20 dozen Ladies' Wool Lined Kid
Mittens, fur tops, embroidered backs,
cheap at 81 per pair,
For THIS SALE ONLY S5c PER PAIR
Western appeal., 1888-10-13

Misses Linnie Fogg, Lizzie Black, Wiley
Jefferson, Stella Bird Viola Berry, Hat
tie Shepherd, Emma Glover, Lizzie
Kellum, Mamie Seelig, Birdie Stockton,
Maudie Conway; Mrs. Addie Henry;
Masters Joe Wilson, John Drake. of
Saltwater; Eddie Henry, Artrudol Lee
Ben Henderson, Arthur Adams, Cincin-
natl Johnson, Of Nashville; and R. Tay
lor.
Western appeal., 1888-10-13
st. Paul.

Come and see Peil's ladies' and gents
$500 shoes. 80 East 7th St. 4.-.
Have your fine shoes made and re-
pairing done at A. G. Peil's, No. SO East
7th ST. s
Mrs. w. R. Godett and children have
returned from Kipton, Ohio, where they
were whiting relatives.
FOR RENT-For gentlemen only, a
nice, furnished front room with use of
parlor. Applyat 147 w. 9th. Mrs. Lew
Johnson.
Rev. J M. Henderson was called to-
Chicago last Friday by the illness of a
relative. The pulpit at St. James was
filled last Sunday by Rev. D. Hardin.
The Republican County Convention at
it's meeting last Tuesday night elected
Mr.. John F. Coquire to fill the vacancy
made by the declination of MIR. F. D.
Parker. .. ....
! Mrs. Carrie Webb, of Des Moines,
who spent several weeks in our city re-
turned home last week; she, however;
intends to return shortly, to permanent
| ly reside.
FOR RENT-A seven room house,
No. sos st. Anthony Ave. Price 1926 per
month. May be heated by stoves or
furnace. Apply to Richmond Taylor,
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Office
Cor, Third and Jackson.
The world famed comedians Robson
and Crane will fill a weeks engagement
at the Grand beginning next Monday,
in their greatest comedy of the century,
called .The Henrietta" by Bronson
Howard. Mr.. William H. Crane as
"Old Nick in the street," Stuart Robson
as "Rertie the lamb.'' This is tile
twelfth year of Robson AMI Crane and
will be their last season together.
Business has been great at the Olym-
pic during this week with .Adonis" and
the show was fine. For next week the
minnie Burroughs Majestic Burles-
quers' play return engagement. intro
ducing new faces and new features
They will also produce the great extray-
aganza "The Outlaw Of the Forest in
which bevy Of pretty girls will be seen
in artistic groupings, marches etc.
Miss Celia Robertson, of West It'll St.,
gave avery recherche little entertain
ment on Friday evening October 5th in
honor of Miss Ida Gibbs OF Oberlin
Ohio. Music, games, an excellent re-
past and general enjoyment enlivened
the evening. Miss Grey and Mr.. Hunt
Of Minneapolis, graced the affair by their
presence. All expressed themselves as
having had highly enjoyable time.
Last Monday evening the Carnival as
sociation met at their Ryan head
quarters and elected officers for sthe
ensuing year. They are as follows:
President William A. Van slyke; first
vice president, Frank B. Clark; second
vice president, J. H. Burwell; treasurer,
Albert Schefer; secretary, Whitney
Wall; assistant secretary, J. II. Hanson.
The vacancies in the board were filed
by Paul Martin, r. B. Clark, George r,
Finch and D. Il. Moon. The association
will meet again this evening. when
action will be taken upon the pro-
gramme of the coming carnival season.
A very pleasant party was given at the
residence of Mrs. J. Adams, last week
| in honor of Misses Laura and Doyie
Adams, Of Burlington Iowa. The little
folks looked quite charming in theirev-
ening dresses. They enjoyed themselves
with music and parlor games "A s~ump- ~
tuous repast was served and all departed
highly pleased. There were present