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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
STATUS OF THE STRIKE.
All quiet at the a.. h. a q. Yards and
several Freight Trains Moving.

All quiet at the a.. h. a q. Yards and
several Freight Trains Moving.
Quie;ness prevailed in the c., B, & Q.
yards this morning. The freight trains
which we're sent out yesterday had the
effect of cleaning out the yards pretty
we'll Several cars came in on the local
trains last night. Today all passenger
trains are moving, as are the Sterling aud
Monmouth way freights, and tonight the
first through freight-No. 14-will be
sent out to St, Louis.
There arrived in Davenport yesterday
John Mclaughlin and Stuart Hardy. who
left Reading, Pa, last Sunday night to
take engines on the Q. They did so last
Tuesday morning and were given passen-
ger runs on the line west from Mendoza
to Clinton. They were among the ems
gineers on the Reading who belonged to
the Knights of Labor, and whose places
were taken by Brotherhood men AS
they got into Savanna Thursday.
deputy master workman OF the Knights
handed them an order and an endorses
ment. Mclaughlin and Hardy both
abandoned their engines right there, and
the trains could go no farther. They
came to Davenport on the g., M, & St
P. and started for the east last night
1t is understood today that Webb and
Waldman. the brotherhood flremen, sims
ply took out the c., B. & @, passenger
the other morning in order to get down
the road, where they deserted the ma.
chine again, No one, not even the
would countenanCe any
such unprincipled conduct as this, and it
is doubtful il the firemeu were guilty OF
dong such a trick.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

There are plenty of our people who
crockery store yet, although ever since it
opened at 1909 Second avenue, there has
been steady stream of visitors, many of
them only to see how things look, and
many to buy, for prices have been lower
than ever before. The arrangement of
the handsome stock of china of all kinds
makes it look better than ever now, and
special invitation is again given to all
to call during the coming week and see it.
A counter of odds" will be especially
arranged for inspection, and the low
prices on ''crazed" iron stane china will
continue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

The Union of this morning catches
onto an experiment that is being made on
the Davenport aud Calmar line of the c.,
NJ. & St. p, with automatic safety
brakes. The Union is behind the times
again as a mater of fact this device
was introduced on the more important
Racine and Southwestern division of the
road last summer, and was fully described
in the ARGUS at the time. The arrange
ment has been in successful operation
since last summer, and is now being
placed on the branches, such as run into
Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
lRuInnra of Sfrikea

Rumors gained currency this afternoon
to The effect that the workmen at the
Rock Island Knife and Shear company
building had struck. Investigation re-
vealed the fact that owing to delay in
getting some plating done, the works had
laid off about fifteen hands for a few
days and that there was no strike even
contemplated.
Another unfounded report was that the
taiiors in Hopes shop had struck.
Mr.. Hoppe and his tsilors have failed to
agree on certain piece of work, but
there are no Indications OF a walk out
growing out of it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

the pork packer, would come high up on
the list. A study of the methods which
have characterized Mr.. Glmores remark
able success in business, would afford
much satisfaction, not only to those hav>
ing the city's interest at heart and take
pleasure in all that pertains to its ad,
vancement, but to any one admiring the
achievements of industry, economy and
shrewdness in business transactions.
Mr.. Gil more owes his entire success to
his own efforts And there are few peo-
pie in Rock Island who realize the pro-
portions or extent of the business done
under his control in Rock Island today
Born IN Philadelphia, he came west and
settled in Rock Island in 1857, entering
the store of his brother in-law. o. Ire.
man, as clerk He afterward served in
a similar capacity for the firm of A. and
J. Shay, pork packers and wholesale
groCers. He soon rose to a position of
responsibility and it was not long before
he became partner in the business. and
in 1870 he purchased the interests of his
partners and became sole proprietor.
Since then Mr. Gilmore has been con-
Quoting a slaughter house in the lower
end of town and packing house on First
avenue west of Sixteenth street. He EN-
ploys during the running season forty
mon and thu mat snaanu commanding
December 1 which was an average one in
his business, he slaughtered 10000 hogs,
which means 20, 900 hams. 30, 600 Shouts
ters, 80, 900 sides and 1000 tierces of
lard, to say nothing of break fast bacon
and other meats which are put up in
great quantities. A visit to the packing
louse on First avenue would be produce
i've of much interest. Mr.. dilmore's bus
ness amounts to 100000 a year, and
lls territory of supply extends from
Toilet on the east, st. Paul on the north,
and New Boston on the south
md Atlantic on the west, while he also
has occasion to make many shipments to
California.
Mr.. Gilmore has always invested liber-
ally in home enterprises and home indus
ries, aiding as far as his judgment would
allow, all things looking to the promotion
If the city, and he is now presideht Of
he Rock Island Plow Company.
Mr.. Gilmore may be estimated as one
If the wealthiest men in Rock Island, he |
las one of the most elegant aud delight:
ul homes in the city and happy family |
ircle, of which he is most justly proud. |
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
NEW GnrIl.

The new time card on the G., NJ. s. ct.
P. will go into effect at noon tomorrow.
AS usual it rips things on the Racine
and Southwestern division. The boys
call it the summer schedule. Trains Nos.
and are annulled this side of Savanna
and run in here as Nos. So and 81 The
evening train lays over at Savanna from
4:25 to 6;55, arriving in Rock Island at
9:10. The morning train leaves at 8:45
instead of $40. No SO, the ST. Paul
express, arrives from Savanna at 1875
a. m, returning at D. N.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
Importnnt Changes.

The ARGUS few days since mentioned
the presence in the city of Mr., G. s. Van
Duyn, of Milwaukee. Mr.. Van Duyn it
may now be stated, has about completed
negotiations with Mr.. II. ]. Lowrey for
the lease of the Harper house and Har-
per's theatre for term of years, and the
prospects now are that in few days
he will be proprietor Of both these
valuable institutions, He will bring an
experienced hotel man from the Plankin~
ton house at Milwaukee to have charge of
the hotel, and will devote his personal
attention to the theatre.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
lumber ANnnlcnfnS.

The Northeastern Zimmerman has the
following:
"A syndicate headed by Fred Weyer>
hacuser of Rock Island. ILL.,, with the
following additional members -Dimock,
Gould & Co, Moline. HI, Musser & Co.,
Muscatine, a., Muscatlne Lumber Conn
pany--is said to hold over half billion
feet; Fred Weyerhaeuser heads another
syndicate, which with another includ-
ing Lindsay 81 Phelps and the Cable
Lumber Co, said to own over two hun.
dred million feet on the Kettle river.
The same syndicate is said to own $50, =
100000 feet on White river. G. Lamb &
Sons, David Joyce and Weyerhaeuser
own at Shell Lake 300 100000 feet and
at Baronet 100,00O.O00 feet. Weyer-
haeuser, with Laird, Norton Il Co. owns
200, 600, 600 feet at Hayward, Wis q.
Lamb & Sons own 100 600, 900 feet"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
BRIEFLETS.

Dunlaps arrived at Acknowledged
rush.
Wanted-A tailor to work by the week
at Hopes
A large assortment of four in>h and
ties at Robinson's.
Go and see the late styles in Knox hats
at Lloyd u Ste warts.
Rev l. w. Read and wife, of Spring
field, are in the city.
Judge c. Lynde will arrive home from
the east this evening.
Before going to meeting drop in and
get Dunlap at Robinson's
| Candidates for aldermen and supervi-
sors will soon begin to sprout.
Mr.. Chas. Hodges left for weeks
visit at Peoria this morning.
John Evans keeps all kinds of poultry,
supplys, cattle and horse feed,
Steward Dow. of the poo: farm, was at
the Rock Island house last night
Mr.. F. W. Swan. leading jeweler of
Muscatine, was in the city Yesterday.
Mrs. A. Leary, after a pleasant visit,
returned home last evening from Mems
phs, Tenn.
big rush is the result all day at Lloyd 81
Stewards.
The dance at Armory hall last even ing
for the benefit of the base ball club,
netted $75-a good starter.
The police horse remains in a critical
condition and the police are still riding
afoot much to their discontinue.
Superintendent w. j. Browne, of the
Rock Island Plow company, has returned
from his business trip to California.
Attorneys Jackson and McEniry are
"-assling" over a hedge case up at Os>
borne today, The fight was commenced
yesterday.
DR.. IL. G. Hoeae, of Chicago, has re-
moved to this city and become associated
with DR.. w. A. Paul in the practice of
medicine.
Unfayorable symptoms developed in
the condition OF the injured switchman,
VIM. Doyle, this morning, and the out
look is not SO hopeful as it was.
Mr.. James Renfro is the proud owner
of e two year old colt that has Jay
Eye-See look. jim will cut him loose at
Freeport in tho two year old stakes in |
June
Advertise in the ARGUS The other |
day a gentleman lost pair of cuffs and |
buttons and q notice in the paper Sc
cured thu EN- for him half an hour after its |
publication.
Thomas Gillian. laborer at the upper
saw mill, had his hand badly lacerated
by the gang saw yesterday afternoon, re-
oeiving deep ugly cut through tho palm
of the hand. DR.. Bsrth dressed the
wound.
The noted PAGER, Nellie. owned by
Charles Worley, of Davenport. is dead.
She was beautiful and speedy animal.
Mr.. Morley priced her highly. He had
refused the sum of $500 for her several
times.
March came in like crest-fallen dodo
or some other outlandish animal and will
doubtless keep up it's reputation by going
out like snake bitten hyens with its tail
between its legs. There are no lion and
lamb this month unless the lamb is inside
the lion, and the latter is unable to stir
out of the house.
Mr.. R. 8. SilVis, of Carbon Cliff, ar
rived home from Fort Scott, Kan, this
where he has been for the past
two weeks at the bedside of his aged
mother. who was very Ill, but is now i'm
proving. Mr.. Silvis says the presence of
,hinch bugs is very noticeable in Kan> t
sas already. and the farmers dread their
-avages in case of dry season.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

That there is such thing as an honest
baggageman in this country was undis-
putably established this morning, when
Baggagemsn Lyons. of the C., NJ. &
st. P. road, picked up a1pockekbook
containing much that was valuable, in-
GLIDING quite large sum of money, and
came forthwith to the ARGUS office,
where the owner may have the same by
proving property and paying costs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

In the circuit court this afternoon Mr..
NJ. NJ. Sturgeon presented an affidavit to
the effect that VIM. Killing had not COM
piled with the order of court at the last
term with regard to the payment of at
torneYs' fees, etc, and moving that he
be made to answer the charge of con-
tempt of court. Judge Smith declined
TO hear the argument until future SEES
sion of court, adjourning court until the
Goth at 2 O'Clock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
Helping this Poor.

The report of Overseer of Poor Engel
for the term commencing December /,
1887, to February 90, 1888, inclusive,
shows expenditures subsistence, SSl6 80;
clothing, $45; fuel. SAL; transportation,
of poor, s13. 10; burisls of paupers,
$50; medicine, $50; medical attendance,
$75; per diem of overseer, S75, total,
S1,616. The mum Der of persons re-
lieved was 342.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

|
about it.
Let us have your name and state your
grievance and perhaps we can do some
thing for you"
I'D rather not give my name for the
present. but in order to give you full
understanding of my trouble. will COM
mence at the beginning, which was last
Monday morning Learning that the c.
B & Q, was anx Gus to secure engineers
to take the place of the strikers, APP
piled at the round house for a job, and |
must say my reception was most hearty
one; shall never forget it. Had any
experience at IailroadingT said the flores
man Yes, said |. OF what natureY
said he. Run as a peanut boy on the
c.. NJ. S st. P. between Kalamazoo and
Chicago for eight months, was my reply.
Eight months experience, ehH' said the
foreman; you'll do. That engine (point-
ing to one near the end of row of sew
en) that engine is yours; take her and
you can have her; be good to her, but if
you should ever have a smash>up, save
the bell -
so you took her9"
II took her; and l received orders to
take the night express out that day.
| did so, but before starting
went up to the general offices for
orders | first called at the heads
quarters of the round house foreman.
He was gone, but card fastened to the
railing over his desk explained all-'Run-
ming the Rushville accommodation. IL
attempted to enter the division passenger
and freight agents office. The door was
locked, and the inscription on a piece of
on the 472: will be gone indefinitely
The note was written with type writer
and the word dictated appeared in the |
left hand corner. Things in the division |
agents chief clerks office denoted hasty
departure, but the late occupant of the
room, II society man of much popularity,
his Whereabouts for his friends who
should call in his absence. A few nicely |
written lines explained all-'Gone home
to mother till this cruel strike is DER.
Address me at st. Louis, Mo- (No,
I'm not through YETI l tried the local
agents office next. All was quiet as the
hoe
gone to the front to fight bleed and die
if need be for his company. He left this
word of explanation, Running the
switch engine; leave communications
with Randall Lowrey, temporary section
boss. Davenport, Iowa"
Odd you mansge.to get started at all
hat night'"
THAT is what | am going to tell you,
f that girl don't cut us off, l got the
locomotive to moving all right, but had
lot got out of the yards before / was Of
cred $500 to quit the engine. l took
he money. went back into the sleeper
md went to bed, and my tireman-Geo.
|
POINT of destination But the part / am
licking about is here: l had made up my
mind that 1 had snap. Starting out
or the company one hour, and receiving
fat fee from the brotherhood to 60 TO
leep the next was what l considered
Iuite a good thing. became deter
,,na5 IN hold nm tn tho nj, |
why didn't your"
Like fool, l told Bill Coyne of my
nap. and the next morning he was out
right and early and had my Job away
rom me. He has been given an engine
ermanently, and when this strike is over
'ill. presume, join the B. of L. E."
At this juncture the telephone girl said !
rats, and the conversation was brought |
D an abrupt close.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

WIN iNH i'ohNiNN ~ .
cali of the ARGUS
telephone last even
ing. Yes" con-
tinued the unknown
voice, II am u scab
"a c., B. s. Q scab
and / want the
ARGUS to publish
something for me.
| have been horri>
bly, mistreated and
misguided and /
lls A.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
LOCAL MEN OF WORTH,
Mr.. j. 5. Gilmore, the Enterprising
Pork Packer.
n Man who Has contributed in n
Large Degree to the Growth and
Prosperity of R0ck island --SOme-
thing About His business.

Il an attempt were made to enumerate
the men of Rock Island, who by their
individual efforts and public deeds
nave built up this city's repu
tation as a center of industry
and business progress, the name of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

A. j. Smith & Son have removed to
their new store, Nos. 1875 and 1877 West
Third street, Davenport, opposite Ma.
sonic Temple. where they will be pleased
to show you their stock OF furniture car.
pets and drapery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

The latest style of dude is widely, de-
votedly and intensely English in every
particular except one. Having still a
faint glimmering of brains left, he still
cures his colds with DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
1T. Luke's IAospitaI.

The executive board of st. Luke's
Hospital Guild will meet at the residence
of Mrs. J. NJ. Buford, Monday at 3 p. m,
March g. 1t is especially desired that
every member should be present for i'm
portant business.
b. G. HOFFMAN, secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, Marc.

CHICAGO, March 2.
On the board of trade to-day quotations We're as
follows: Wheat-No. May, opened sO9sc.
closed s0alc June, opened Sic closed sO54; July,
opened s3Ac, closed ASic Corn-No. . May,
opened 52lsc, closed j9iec; Inn" opened 5i2ic,
closed Sc; July, opened 5.lhc, closed 523sc.
| Oats-NO. May, opened SaSc closed 3laic asked;
June, opened aud closed 3ltic; July, opened
and closed SOlGc. Pork May opened and closed
SlI.lO June, opened SlI2u closed Sl4i7ls
Lard May, opened $50 closed s57iia.
Live ock.-The Union stock yards report the
following range of prices Hogs The market
opened slow, and prices Be lower Light grades
81 q5153O; rough packing, S5OOl5l5; mixed
lots, S5O5@63O; heavy packing and shipping
lots, s. e0GI5.O. Cattle Market strong: good
stock Toe higher Fancy, S52515 30; good,
S4.25G1 $500; common to fair, S35004OO; cows,
Se,OO133o stockers 81 e5Gg3.G5 Sheep Strong
Natives 81 5oU 70; westerns. Si75G5 30; lambs,
S5.OOd6.lO,
Produces Butter-Fancy Elgn creamery, 276b
CSC per ID; fancy dairy 23Q2ic; packing stock,
1901 Eggs-Fresh laid. lo42Oc per doz; ice.
house, 15G 1sc, Dressed poultry Chickens, 100
lie per n; turkeys, i26II3c; ducks lO6llc;
geese, g4lO Potatoes-S5Gt90c per bu; sweet
potatoes, S2,5O@4oO per Dbl. Apples-Choice,
S250@35O per Dbl. Cranberres- Bell and
cherry 1925 per Dbl; bell and bugle, $3.50
New York.
New YoRK March 9.
Wheat-Steady; No. 1, red state, 92Gl9SISc; No
do, 9lkc; No. Z, red winter March, 9Olsc
Corn--Quiet; No. mixed, cash 62c; do. May
6OSsc Oats-Firm; No. l, white state, 421 l3Isc
No, do 39liG4O; No. mixed, March, 3sl1
Rye, dull. Barley, nominal Porll-Dul; one
year old mess, Si4,75Q 1900, Lard March and
April, $500.
Live stock: Collaborating dull fairly prime
steers, 81 1906 45; bulls and dry cows S. 4OGs7O
Sheep and ambs--Rather frmer and fraction
higher for good sheep but not brisk ordinary to
choice sheep, S5254675; one car load of extra
do. 81; ordinary to prime lambs S650a07.5O
Hogs Light pigs S. 60, quoted range, So 500
$50
St. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo. March 2
Wheat-Firm; No ? red Sc red cash SlLc6 |
SlASc, March size, May s2lac asked, July
79lsc, December 79IEc Corn Higher; cash 900 |
4OI4c, March 455Gc, May 47ssc July 4sl4c Oats
Higher; cash 30c May 29|Gc. Pork SAD Lard
s. 81 Whisky 81 o..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
TELEPHONE TALKS.
One Mans Experience in Railroad
Strike.
The Requirements for Securing IN
Engine, and the Experiences OF Be
Ing "A 'Scab."
I'm a scab.'

I'm sChD.
The above somewhat startling an
nouncement greeted the ear of reporter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

EOR SALE-A PHAETCN IN GOOD
- order Inquire at this office.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

For sALE-A GOOD OPEN BUGGY
l. cheap; call at this ONCE. feb 90 dewitt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

FOR SALE--A GOOD SECOND HAND
Il six horse power portable engine, also a second
hand boiler, cheap. Call at ARGUS office.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

WANTED.-A PROMINENT CHI
w cago firm wants fret class general cores
pondent. familiar with handling agents; also an
experienced factory superintendent Address
ARGUS office. feb IS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03
TUsT ARRIvED.-MRs D. YoLAr

| UST RRIVED.-MRS D. YOLAN-
y de, the most wonderful clairvoyant and only
true palm and planet reader In the world is now
in this city for o short time only, and can be
suited al Co mercisl Hote!, Rock Island Room
8. She reveals the past, present and future,
family affairs; gives pames of friends and enc
mi s, tells II anything lie lest and how TO find it,
Perfect satisfaction or No charge. feb p
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

w ANTED--THREE HONEST, PUSH
w ing men in your Vicinity; special inducement
now; fast selling specialtes. Don't delay sal
ary from he start. BROWN BROTHERS,
feb 29-2w Nurserymen, Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-03

Rock Island, Ill, March 9th, 1885.
r. Il. THOMAS:
6ir:--Lsst October caught dreadful
Cuid, which developed into a cough
which could not get rid Of. in fact, In
the following January 1 suffered with
shortness Of breath and night swests. /
had tried different cough syrups without
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-06

Having opened tin shop ia the old Har.
rison block, in the village of Paw Paw. re-
specially solicit share of public patronage
Repairing promptly done. j. IL. WATERS 97ti
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-06

The following is an extract from a
letter written by G.. 4. RUSSELL, a cor.
respondent of the Chicago World, in
reference to the dives that exist in
northern Michigan and Wisconsin
Think of vast territory covered with
trackless forests. In the middle of it, a
fortress, not to keep people out, but to
keep them in, guarded by men with
guns and dogs and surrounded by a
stockade as high as the house within.
The wretched woman who is taken to
this place-what chance has she of ever
getting aways Suppose she escapes
the guns and dogs and finds her way
through the woods to a settlements
She has been branded by cutting off
her hair, so that wherever she goes she
is known at once as an escaped victim.
Wherever she goes in all that region
she is recognized, captured and held
for her pursuers. There is absolutely
no mercy, no hope, no chance for
escape-nothing but death, filled with
horrible cruelties and sufferings. And
declare to you that women, some OF
them good women, refined and brought
up in good homes, are being taken
away into this hideous nightmare of
existence every week. When the arti-
cles in the World first appeared, many
good people in Wisconsin, urged by
state pride and a fear of the possible
effects of this sort of thing upon the
immigrant business, declared that the
revelations were exaggerated and not
based upon fact. They could not be
exaggerated, for the simple reason that
it would be impossible to exaggerate
the awful cloud of crime, terror and
degradation that hangs over that whole
country" If Mr.. RUSSELL is truthful,
if his exposures can be believed, there
is indeed horrible state of affairs ex.
listing in those wild and desolate regions
of the north, state of affairs that is
worse by far than barbarism and savag.
cry and that calls loudly for the speedy
and stern intervention of the hands OF
authority. 1t seems incredible that
such fearful condition of things could
exist in any portion of the globe, much
less in any community claiming to be
civilized, but we fear the revelations
are all too true. If the law is unable
to afford the requisite protection and to
crush this awful crime, then sternel
measures should be resorted to, even il
it should require the joint military
power of the two states to throttle the
monstrous evil and exterminate the
wicked criminals who perpetrate it,