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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19
Rusiness Mems Meeting.

President Ferguson has called meet
ing Of the Rock Island Business Mems
association at his office this evening to
take whatever steps may be thought adj
visable in laying before congress the
urgency of repairing the government
bulk-head washed away week ago, as
soon as possible. AS large an attends
ance as possible is urgently desired, as
this is question of great importance to
the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19
ANENT, THE RIVER.
Rapidly Decreasing ana Leaving
Much Rubbish Ia. its Path-sugges-
tions ms 10 Preventing n Repetition
OF the FLOOD.

| hhptult DecrenstnS ana Leaving
| Much Rubbish In its Path-augges
tions ms 20 Preventing Repetition
of the FLOOD.
The Mississippi fell several inches a
this point last night and has been de.
clining rapidly all day. In those parts
of the city which have been recently In.
undated much rubbish is left as the de,
post of the receding waters.
The glass works resumed operations
this morning and the other factories in
the west part of the city are anticipating
commencing operations the first of the
week. II the water continues to decline
as rapidly as it has thus far, there will be
no difficulty about their doing so.
A citizen discussing the recent flood
this morning, and tine causes which led
to it, as well as the precautions which
should be taken as soon as practicable to
prevent repetition in the future, suggests
ed that if the city was to commence on
First avenue near the bridge and make a
raise of three feet TO Twentieth street.
then north to First avenue and west to
Second street, and thence south to the
old fair grounds, and put flood gates in
all the sewers emptying on the river
front, another experience such as we are
just getting out of, would be avoided
The railroad companies having tracks
along First avenue would then be obliged
to raise them and would doubtless be
glad TO do so after the past week s lesson.
The citizen suggesting this idea believed
the city could withstand successfully a
higher rise than the present with the for
tifcations described
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

A very interesting meeting of the Mi,
croscopic society occurred last evening.
pist of Philadelphia, was the guest of the
society and occupied the evening with
microscopic views enlarged and thrown
upon a screen by the use of scioptcon.
Mr. Walmsley is an adept in microscopic
photography and the views shown last
evening were from negatives photo>
graphed from microscopic slides. This
method of reproduction gives an exac.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

The Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid
society will hold joint meeting on Tues
day evening, to make arrangements for a
proper observance of Decoration day. 1t
is desired Il at every member of both or
ganiz atoms be in atte ndance
Mrs A, L. NOUNS, Pres't L. A. S.
l. V. ECKHART, Capt. S. V.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

Don't hawk, hawk. blow, spit and dis
gust everybody with your offensive
breath, but use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem.
edy and end it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19
THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.

The Democracy Holds an Earnes
Meeting mt Turner Hall and DIS
cussrs Plans for ,uhe Coming cam
paigD.
Pursuant TO the call of Chairman ior
Of the democratic county committee, al
enthusiastic meeting of the COMMITTED
was held at Turner hall yesterday after
noon at . O'Clock. There were about
twenty members of the committee anc
other representative democrats OF the
county in attendance, the latter by invi'
tation of Mr. Yore. The chairman
presided and Mr.. II. E. Casteel was
elected secretary. Resolutions were pre-
sented and adopted, unanimously ex'
pressing it as the sense of the Rock ISIS
and county democratic committee that
plan of thorough organization be adopt
en- and that the chairman be instructed Ia
send the requisites for organization to the
various townships.
Plans for the approaching county
state and presidential campaigns were
discussed and it was decided to hold an
other meeting of the committee June &.
The matter of grand ratification meet
ing on the evening of June 8, was pros
posed and various views presented, and
il was decided to hold this meeting on the
evening proposed unless the chairman
should deem it advisable to change the
date, and under such circumstances he
was authorized to do so. Adjournment
was finally taken to the evening of June
l, when arrangements for the ratification
meeting will be perfected and other steps
taken looking to united effort on the
part OF the Rock Island county democra>
cy in the approaching campaign.
Chairman Yore has letters from mum
Der of county members of the committee
who were unable because of high water
and bad roads to attend yesterdays meet
ing, but who express their determination
to be present at the next one and to
earnestly support the democracy's effort
for success in the next campaign and to
work for the party's candidates.
Division Agent Mack, of the c., b. &
O., announces rate of $40 for the
round trip to those attending the state
convention at Springfield next Wednes>
day. The Rock Island delegates and
Others will probably leave at 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon.
Division Agent Mack, has also
succeeded in making some very
satisfactory rates for delegates to the
democratic national convention at st.
Louis, provided sufficient number avail
themselves of the opportunity afforded.
1t is the intention to run special train
from this city Sunday night. June 3, and
if twenty -four sleeping car tickets are
sold, the delegates can have the use of
the car during their stay at st. Louis by
paying the regular fare and 81 each night
for their berths. The Car will be |
stationed in East st. Louis, near the |
landing of the ferry, and those who have
not made arrangements for looms at
hotels. will find this. plan very satisfac>
.ory. The rate will be one fare for the
'ound trip. sleeping car tickets SO each
way, and 81 per night while in st. Louis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

The peculiar purifying and building up
powers of Hoods Sarsaparlla make it
the very best medicine to take at this
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

tered Trinity college
at Dublin, following
the curriculum OF
that institution for
three years. Then
he joined the Royal
college of surgeons,
remaining there two
years, when he was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-19

Acres of fine sodding and lot of
choice fence posts for sale by the Edge.
wood syndicate.
GUYER g. wEENEY, Agents.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Flies on Them.

Carter Harrison's Egypt Letter in the Chicago MaH says:-I watched q child of about two and a half years enjoying a crust of bread There were about it a swarm of flies, and I do not exaggerate when l say two or three dozen were on it's face at one time in patches as big as half dollar about the eyes and mouth. It would screw up it's eyes when they threatened to go in. I thought some of them must have gone into it's mouth with the bread. It did not seem at all annoyed. I saw sleeping child on the street whose face was almost black with the insects. It smiled as if angels were whispering in its ears. I have seen men talking pleasantly together while a dozen flies would be promenading about their faces, apparently unnoticed by the owners of the faces. I asked man how he could stand it. ''Mashallah They don't bother me-" was the reply. This has made tue fly bold, and he seems un- able to understand what foreigner means when he tries to drive him off. He has, too, remarkably prehensile claws, and keeps them keen and sharp when taking constitutional walks over European countenances. It was proba bly, the knowledge of this quality which made these people pronounce it bad luck to drive them off. They found it best to educate the masses to bear the infiotion and so get used to it.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
The Second Day.

The opening prayer concluded, the band in slow and solemn strains, rendered 8 familiar hymn.
 A motion to adjourn was lost. Congressman Bayne of Pennsylvania insisted that the Con- vention proceed to the permanent crganiza- lion.
 When Gov. Foster of Ohio stepped upon the platform to present the report of the Com- mittee he was heartily cheered.
 MT. Estee's name for chairman was received fornans. He said:
 "GENILEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: I thank you in the name of the States and Territories of the Pacific coast, we'll as from my own heart, for the distinguished honor that you have seen fit to confer upon me.
 'I appreciate to the fullest extent the grave responsibilities devolving upon me- and this being Republican Convention, shall ask in all things its charitable judgement and its can- did and earnest support. ''Gentlemen of tho Convention, following so illustrious a gentleman as your Temporary Chairman, 1 shall not attempt to detain you by . heightened speech. I only want to say to you that we live so far from the. centre of the republic, over on the Pacific shore, that I can't even guess who your nominee is going to be. Of course you all know.
 'sI say further to you, my friends and gen. tlemen of the Convention, that while am not able to say exactly what your platform will be, yet the people of the country have echoed it's sentiment, and the rattle of the skirmish line was heard only two weeks ago from Ore gon.
 ''God willing, next November you will hear rom Cleyeland's Appomatto1 all over this great Republic.
 My friends and gentleman of the Conven- lion. again thank you for the very high honor ioa | hops and pay With the belief that our IF
 t1eR n e tha Ueetsst and uose solemn
 " l1u1f4 TIT
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Texas Railroads.

ANorthern man who recently returned from Texas tells some amusing stories of railway service in the Lone Star State. One road running out of Houston pos- sessed one locomotive and single train of cars. The train would go to Houston one day, and would go to the other end of the line the next day. The train would run off the track occasionally, and then the passengers would have to board with the nearest planter for few days while the cars were lifted back on the rails. The conductor considered it Q matter of only ordinary politeness to stop the train when a lady desired to gather few wild flowers along the way. One day lady requested him to stop the train all night at small station, where she had some friends whom she wanted to visit. The conductor told her that the train would wait long enough to let her go and dine with her friends, but as it was already four hours behind time she would have to take the other passengers to dine with her in order to keep them from making com plaint to the Superintend, nt of the road. This proposition was rejected by the lady, who rode on to Houston nursing her wrath. -Chicago America.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
CURRENT EVENTS ABROAD.

The Emin Pacha Relief Committee of London say that in view of facts in their pos- session they place no reliance on pessimist re- ports concerning the Stanley expedition.
 The Chamber of Deputies of Spain has rejected proposal to devote 1000, ,006 pesetas for an official representation by Spain at tho Paris Exhibition, but has approved the grant, ing of 800, 900 pesetas to assist manufacturers desiring to send goods to the exhibition.
 M. de Lesseps is quite we'll again.,
 The Russian press censor has ordered cdi- tors to abstain from writing alarming articles on the European situation.
 After a throo hours debate the Joint Con- mittee of the Austro-IIungarian parliamentary delegations unanimously voted war credit of 47,00o,0 900 florins.
 Prince Bismarck has warmly thanked Herr Smolka, President of tho Austrian Delegation, for his speech of condolence to that body on the death of Emperor Frederick.
 A despatch from Rome says: The Obserpa- tore Romano, referring 10 Premier Crispi's policy as intended to force tho Pope to leave Italy, says it will have that result if pcrsc- vercd in.
 Both Franco and Austria Hungary have secured large war credits for immediate use.
 The British House of Commons has sclec- ted day for the general debate on Mir. NTorlevs arraignment of the government in act in Ireland.
 -Adviccs received at Khartoum report the arrival in the Bahr -el-Ghazcl province of a white Pasha with a large force. Tho news has greatly disturbed the Mahdi.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
He Did Not Walk.

The heavy-hearted villain of the Stranded Comedy Company walked boldly into the office of the railroad superintendent, and greeted that re- sponsible dignitary with a familiar nod.
 Unabashed by the astonished look in the eyes of the stiff necked official, he introduced his business without waiting to be prompted.
 'FSay! want you to give me pass to Boston,
 "A pass ?-to Boston? What for, sir2"
 "Because live down that way"
 'That may be, sir; but what claim have you on this road We can't do it for you"
 Tine villain hesitated, but was not lost.
 'See here! Where are the overseers of the poor in this town?"
 "Well, I happen to be one of them myself. Why ?"
 "Then want you to send me to the poorhouse. I'm pauper, and I'm just going to put myself on this town. Shows busted; haven't cent, and if you can't give me pass I can't get away. Guess I'll go to the poorhouse till the season opens and 1 can get an other job. Look after me as soon as you can, please, because want to wash up and get something to eat. What do you
 '.Mr: Penholder, give this man pass to Boston,"
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Stories of MeanneSs.

They were sitting at the club the other evening, telling stories about "mean" men. "The closest man I ever knew," said one, ''is today one of the wealthiest citizens of Massachu- setts. When he was young man he got job in a shoe shop, and earned Sc or s7 week. When Saturday came he got his money-the first he had ever earned-and that afternoon he invested g. in ring, which he showed on the following Monday with good deal of pride. But his shopmates showed him that what purported to be gold was only thinly washed brass, and that the al legged 'stone' was only piece of glass. The whole thing was not worth fifteen cents. He was good deal crestfallen, but said nothing. The next morning he turned up minus the ring, but un- usually bright and chipper. Perhaps you boys think don't understand busi- ness, he said. I sold that ring for $3, and made clean dollar on it. And to whom did you sell it ? they asked. 'To my sister,
 "I can cap that" said another. 1T was crossing on the steamer to Liver pool a few years ago, and found myself seated next to a gentleman who has been prominent in Massachusetts politics, and is sometimes spoken of as statesman. On three or four different days I opened quart of champagne, and always invited him to join mo in drinking it, m invitation which he never declined. Finally, one day he ordered pint, ond, instead of offering me any, said he thought it a pity that they didn't put it up in smaller bottles, because pint was moro than any man really needed, but that he had to drink 1t all to save waste, since the corks were so made that they couldn't be put back" "Would you mind telling me that mans name in confdence2" asked the member who had told the ring story. "Not at all,' was the answer. Then there was whispered conference, and the first speaker quickly said: "I thought so. It's the same man. ."-Boston Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
The Largest Check Ever Drawn.

The Philadelphia Press says:-Speak- ing of large single checks the largest ever given was by John D. Taylor, Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was drawn to the order of Lee, Livingston X Co.,, for S14, ,256, ,196, payable at the National Bank of Commerce in New York. It was in payment for the stock of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad held in Boston, and it required three weeks of circulation in order that the transfer of funds repre-. sented by this single piece of paper could be effected without disturbing the course of business and trade in three of the greatest cities in the country. Dur ing the whole month previous to the issue of this check MT. Taylor, at Phila- delphia, was gathering in from bankers and brokers there and throughout Penn sylvania checks on New York bankers for any balance that might be due. Meanwhile Lee, Livingston X Co.,, in Boston, were collecting whatever drafts they could gather up for money due by New York houses to Boston, and thus this enormous sum was slowly trans ferred from Philadelphia to Boston without causing any stringenoy in the money market of either city.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
The Fifth Day

Was not the last, as many of the delegates hoped. On tho fifth ballot being proceeded with Connecticut cast one vote for Mckinley. This aroused the gentleman named. He leaped upon hs ch ir and earnestly said:
 '1 am here as one of the chosen representa- tives of my State. am here by resolution of the Republican Convention, passed without one dissenting voice, commanding me to cast my vote for John Sherman, and to use every worthy eudeavor for his nomination I ac- ccpted the trust because my heart and judg- ment were in accord with the letter and spirit and purpose of that resolution. It has pleased certain delegates to cast their votes for me- am not insensible to the honor they would do me, but in the presence of the duty resting up- on mo cannot remain si cnt with honor. I cannot, consistently with the credit of the State whose credentials bear, and which has trust ed mel cannot, with honorable fidelity to John Sherman. who has trusted me in his cause and with his conidencc-I cannot con- Fis.ently with my own views of my personal integrity consent or seem to cons mt to permit - m fp n ueaa n . eenaidata 1n3nD this
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Perfectly Satisfied.

It takes a good deal to disturb the equanimity of thoroughly well order- ed mind, as the following incident illus trates:
 Old Aunt Sally Pratt, all her life a resident of certain New England viii lage, was one day sitting by her favor ite window in an upper chamber of her house. The afternoon was warm and Aunt Sally suddenly dropped asleep. The window was open, and, ten minutes later, the old lady fell forward, and to the horror of several persons who saw her, she fell out of the window to tho ground below. When picked up she gathered herself together in an amaz- ingly short time, glanced up at the win dow and said calmly:
 "Well, we'll; I've often set at that winder and wondered how it'd feel to go a.tumblin' out of 1t, and now know. We'll, we'll, welll Queer how things do turn out sometimes
 The fact that she had turned herself out of the window gave her no concern, although she narrowly escaped being killed.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Rabbits Caught the Diph theria.

Two children of MT. J. Rogers of Toronto were during the past winter stricken with malignant diphtheria. One succumbed to the dread disease, and the other, after the most skilful and careful treatment, recovered. MT. Rogers had at the time on his premises large num- Der of English rabbits. When the dis ease broke out in his household they one by one got sick and died, according to the Toronto Globe. The owner never dreamed of the animals being affected by the disease from which his children were suffering, and ho was in so much trouble that he did not devote much time to in vestigate the cause of their death. \ But when some of the last rabbits died MT. Rogers made on examination, and, on opening their mouths, found their threats sore, the tongues thickly furred, and the roofs covered with exactly the same membrane as that in the mouths of the children who had suffered from diphtheria. He mentioned the fact to Dr. Tyrrill, who was attending the children at the time, and the physician, on looking into the case and examining the rabbits, affirmed that they had died of diphtheria.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27

Convention. i would not respect myself if could find it in my heart to do, to say, or per init to be done that which could even be ground for any one to suspect that I wavered in my loyalty to Ohio or my devotion to the chief of her choice and the chief of mine I do not re- quest-I demand that no delegate who would not cast reflection upon me shall cast a bal lot for me-"
 In the forenoon session two ballots were taken in which tho votes previously given to Messrs Ingalls,, Rusk, Phelps, Filler, Hawley, Lincoln and Miller were given to the other seven candidates in varying proportions.
 At short session in the afternoon, the Con- vention by 496 to 322 votes, decided to ad- iourn till Monday,
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
The Hearth-Rug Man.

He put up job on the hired girl whereby he hoped to sell her a patent process for making fire rugs she would never need.
 Then he rung the doorbell, and, when she answered it, he put on his most in- sinuating smile, lifted his hat high off his head, and remarked in his blandest voice:
 ''The lady of the house, I believe?"
 "Oh, yes!" she said, with Q mouthful of sarcasm, eff I'm sixty years old and got squint in one eye and Q figure like a scarecrow, s'pose I'm her!"
 He saw his mistake when too late, but as he slowly backed down the gravel walk to the gate, he said regretfully:
 "How was I to know that2 was told she was young and beautiful, and when I saw you"
 "If you've any patterns I like I'll buy an outfit" she interrupted, ''step in and I'll look at them. ."-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
Legal Amenities.

During the trial of case in the Su- preme Court recently in which distin- guished counsel were engaged, the two had been employed in arguing law point.
 "There is nothing in that" said one; 'sI have examined into it and know"
 "Oh," answered the opposing coun- sel, s'you know everything, you do."
 "No," quietly retorted the first law yer, 'I don't know everything, but you and together do."
 "What do you mean, sir?"
 "Why, you know eve1ything-except that you are damphool, and I know hat. "-San Diego Bee.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-27
TORTURED AN OLD FARMER.
Ficndish Work of a Brace of Mid
 night Robbers.

Two mon stopped at the farmhouse of Samuel Humbert in Mcnongahela, w. Va., Q night or two ago. When Humbert asked them what they wanted, before opening his door, ono of them replied, "A drink of water" As soon Humbert opened the door the men rushed in, knocked him down and bound him. They then demanded his money, large amount of which Humbert was reported to have in his possession. Humbert denied hav- ing any money, when the men gagged him and went through the house tearing open drawers and closets and even ripping up the carpets. Not finding the money they returned to their prisoner and threatened to tie him fast and then to fire tho house.
 As Humbcrt continued to deny having money the fiends built fire in the grate and, dragging the old man close to it, placed his feet within a few inches of the flames, blister ing and literally roasting them. Finding they could get nothing out of Humbert, they left him still tied by the fire, his feet actually roasting. and fed Humbert finally succce led in relieving himself of the gag and rolling away from the fire. His cries alarmed some of his neighbors, who went to his relief. In a short time posse was in pursuit of the rob- bers, who had fled to the hills, and at last ac- counts it was believed they had them sur rounded. Humbert is terribly burned and may lose both feet, if not his life.