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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
Critical to the Last .

Judge Concluding a sentence) And
you will then be hanged by the necl
until you are dead, dead, dead.
Condemned Man-Your Honor,
should think that man in your position
would avoid superauity of Language.
"What do you mean?"
"There is no necessity for the repeti-
lion of the word dead in fact, there if
no necessity for the use of the word al
all, for it follows that if I am hanged by
the neck death must ensue therefore,
"Sheriff, remove the prisoner. Lin
coin Journal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
CONDENSED Telegram $ l..

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, November 14.-Miss
Carrie Cuilom, daughter of Senator Gull
lom, was married this evening to Robert
g. Hardie, of New York. Congratulatory
messages were received from General
and Mrs. Harrison, many Senators and
others.
New YORK, November l4.-Chauncey
M. Depew said to- CAV there was no cut
ting OF rates on the New York Central,
but that they were simply making efforts
to make uniform rates with those of the
roads with which they have business.
Boston, November 14.-The liabilities
of w. d. Forbes, late President of the
National Bank of Redemption, are now
stated to be $3.50, 900. 1t is believed his
creditors will be fortunate if they get
more than twenty-five cents on the dol
lar.
ST. LOUIS, November 14.-Advices
from Little Rock, Ark, say Official re-
turns from the Second Congressional
district give Breckenridge, Democrat,
832 majority over Clayton, Republican.
Gale, Democrat, is undoubtedly elected
over Featherstone, Independent.
INDIANAPOLIS, November 14.-A bril-.
liant society wedding occurred here to-
night in the marriage OF MISS Fannle
Belle Vajean to Hon. Charles s.. Voor
hees, son of Senator Voorhees,, and pres
ent Delegate in Congress from Washing
ton Territory.
TOPEKA, Kans., November IA Off
cial returns from all but fifteen counties
have been received. These with unoffi
cial figures from the fifteen counties
which have not yet reported, places the
Republican plurality at $1,000, making
Kansas the banner Republican State o
the Union.
PIrTsBURG, November 14-Mary In
golsby, a widow aged 80 years, who livet
alone in large house, was found deaf
in bed this evening, with her hands ant
feet securely tied. There were no mark
of violence on her person. 1t is supposed
she was either killed or frightened L
death by q tramp bent on robbery as tn
room had been ransacked.
DURANGO, COL, November 14.-One
third of the Ute tribe have signed th
treaty providing for their removal to th
new Utah reservation, and one {
j the members Of the Commissio
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
American Turf Congress.

New York, November 14.-The
American Turf Congress convened
to-day with closed doors. The business
under discussion is the question of an
increase of weights and the licensing OF
jockeys. No Eastern clubs are repre-
sented, but it is believed overtures will
be made looking to such representation
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
Major Logan and Party Released.

Ell PAso, Tex, November 14.-Major
Logan, who with number of United
States soldiers was arrested while hunt
ing in Mexico Sunday, telegraphed the
facts to the United States Collector of
Customs here. He stated that his arrest
was made by gems d'armes from Chihua-
hua, not customs officers. The Mexican
Collector of Customs at Jaurez tele-
graphed to chihuahua for an order for
their release and obtained it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
The Clerks diplomacy.

Shoe Dealer Ito clerk rk)-"William why
did you insist upon selling to that old
gentleman who just went out pair OF
small, soft shoes, when he called for
large cowhide boots ?''
"Well-er-"
"I insist upon knowing"
1.-THE fact is, l call on his daughter
quite frequently in the evenings
[Chicago Tribune.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
A Sign of Old Age,

eyes," said the fruit man at the cor
ner, regretfully, "I'm gittin' old. l can't
see as we'll as used to. When I sell a
pound of grapes to man that's in a
'urry I sometimes gifts ripe bunch by
mistake" And the poor old man sighed
dismally.-[Chicago Tribune.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15

Tourist (in akota)-'Did you ever
meet Jim Penlow from Connecticut.
think he came out here" Citizen
"Sorter tall, skinny-looking cuss with
red hair?" Tourist-"Yes, he was con.
sumptive. When he left Connecticut
his life was hanging by thread" Cit
izen-"M'h'm, when he left here, pard-
ner, his life was hanging by a rope. He
stole hoss. ."-[Terra Haute Express.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15

Almost in the Profession: Small boy
(at theater door)-"Do ye admit de
profesh to dis show fer nothin'?" Door
keeper-''What profesh, Johnny ?"
Small boy-"Wy, de teatrical profesh
of course" Doorkeeper-"Well, yes
sometimes. Are you a member p
Small boy-"No, not izzacly; but my
sister Jennie she's one of de Queens O.
Beauty in de gum chewing contest a.
de dime museum. ."-[Terra Haute Ex
press.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15

Willing to Abate Profits: eff this is
really fve-dollar pair Of pants" said
Jack Borrowe, obviously, 81 don't see
how you can afford to sell them for
ninety-eight cents!" Ah. mein frent,'
replied Abrahams, ''dot is part of dc
stock of wholesaler who is scared by the
free wool idea, unit he is willing to eel
them at the actual cost of manufacture p
Puck.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-15
RIBBONS AND RUCHINGS,
THE LATEST NOVELTIES.
Lace Department.

NOVELTIES IN DRAPING
NETS AND FLOUNCINGS FOR
EVENING WEAR IN NEW
DESIGNS-BLACK AND CREAM
CHANTILLY AND SPANISH
UIPURE EDGES AND
FLOUNCINGS, NEAT AND
HANDSOME PATTERNS IN
TORCHON EDGES.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
Fuller,

Capt. Tom Fuller, the jesting, pro.
found, rotund and rubcund ticket
puncher on the c., NJ. & St. P. road. is
in the city. 1t has been eight long weary
moons since Fuller touched flesh in Rock
Island, and his friends had about dis
paired of ever seeing him aagin, when
lol and behold, he swoops down upon
them unlieralled, and leaves ripple of
mirth in his wake. Surely Fuller is one
of the salt Of the earth. and he is as jolly
as he is fat. His has been an eventful
life on the rail. too, but the gods appear
to be propitious to him. and he always
comes out of an accident first best. Full
Ter is the hero of the Meredosia horror of
several years ago, the worst wreck that
ever happened on the Racine & South>
western division. His last accident
happened about a month ago at Beloit,
when the night express thundered into
an open switch, and Fuller executed a
double somersault, landing in a corn
field.
Conductor Fuller will run the ST. Paul
express for a couple of weeks for Con-
ductor Tilton. whose wife is sick at Mil
waukee, and Conductor Baker has gone
back on the way freight.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
A New Legal Light.

The bar of Rock Island county is to
be enlightened by new legal light in
the future. W. H. Wade, Esq, late of
Pontiac, has decided to locate IN Rock
Island, and will open an Office for the
practice of law in few days. Mr.. Wade
was admitted to the bar three years ago,
and in addition to his ability as an attor-
ney, has had considerable journalistic ex-
perience, which ought to equip him for
the successful discharge of the duties of
any profession to which he will devote
his talents. Mr.. Wade will be welcomed
to Rock Island, and he has the best
wishes of the Argus for future prosper
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
THE INDUSTRIAL FAIR.
space Being Rapidly Taken-PrOmise
of G. rand Exhibit.

The committee of arrangements for the
Rock Island Industrial Fair have, after
very successful canvas. returned the
chart of the rink to Wilman's news de-
pot where it may be found for few
days by those of our business men
anxious to reserve space. Those who
have thus far had room marked off for
exhibits are:
T. II. Thomas. drugs and fancy arti-
Gle; Geo. Bennett, gloves, etc; Carse "
Co., boots and shoes; Clemann " SalZ>
mann. furniture; II. F. Cordes. furniture;
Kann & Flemming, furnitnre; W. X.
Johnson. iewelry; Hartz 81 Bahnsen.
wholesale drugs; II. d. Folsom, jewelry;
Mosenfelder Il Kohn. gents furnishing
goods; ]. B. thinner. tailor; David Don,
stoves and tnware; ]. Rsmser, jewelry;
F, c. Hoppe. gents tailor; Frank Nader
drugs.
There are great many Others who
have decided to have exhibits, but have
not yet determined upon location. A large
area of very desirable space remains, so
that there is room for appropriate and
advantageous displays from all our in
dustrial and mercantile pursuits.
Mr.. d. Roy Bowlby proposes to have
novel and attractive display in the rear
of the hail. where he has arranged to
give a concert on each evening of the fair.
One of the most attractive displays at
the Fair will he a glass cylinder, double
thick and elghty.two inches high. 1t was
made by Sam Webb, "a blower at
the Rock Island works.
The fair opens next Monday evening
,nd Will continue for ten successive days,
md longer If it can be prohtably ar
'anged to do so. The enterprise is de-
erving OF every encouragement possible.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
A Card.


Rock ISLAND. ILL.,, Jan. 80. 1888 I
take this method of informing my friends,
and the public generally, that the CO.,
partnership of Buford & Loosely Bros.
in the insurance business, has been dis
solved by mutual consent, and hereafter
the old insurance agency will be conducted
by me in person. Having been intimate
ly connected with the leading insurance
companies OF the country for twenty
seven years, and during that time having
paid over $500, 900 of losses to the un.
fortunate, l am prepared to meet the
wants of the insuring public with indem-
nifty that cannot be surpassed anywhere.
in responsibility, or in promplness in
paying losses. The companies repre>
sented by me are all time tried and fire.
tested; their rates are as low as the
hazard will justify. When you want in
surance, either fire, life or accident, it
will be to your interest to call on me.
Office over the American Express office,
ARGUS block, Rock Island Ill.
j. M. BUFoRD.
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
EIght NJ Rapids AlitY.

There was match pigeon shoot at 81
birds each on the ice at Rapids City on
Saturday for $25, which attracted quite a
crowd, and the affair wound up with a
fight. The contestants in the shoot were
Messrs. Allison and Zeigler, the former
killing six and the latter only four birds.
In the evening dispute arose between
John Vogel, saloon-keeper. and Bill
Richards, who lives above Port Byron.
Richards had about knocked Vogel out
with a beer glass, when Adam Moore.
who has achieved some local notoriety as
a slugger, struck Richards a blow that
fractured his jaw bone. No arrests
were made.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

An elegant reception was rendered Mrs
Henry s. Fraser, daughter of P. l.
Mitchell, Esq OF this city, at her new
home in Indianapolis. last Friday. The
Journal of that city contained the fol,
lowing interesting account Saturday
morning.
The new Denison hotel parlors were
the scene, yesterday afternoon, of one of
the handsomest receptions ever given in
the city. The hostess was Mrs Watson
j. Hasselman, and the guest in whose
honor it was given was Mrs. Henry s.
Fraser. The ladies' assisting were Mrs.
Lewis Hasse,man, Mrs Otto Hasselmsn,
Mrs Bette Morris, Miss Beatty. Mrs. r
p. Haughey, Mrs. Addison g. Harris,
Mrs. Virgins and Miss Mary Morrison.
All the floral decorations were of roses,
large rich American beauties, jacquemi-
nots in great profusion being placed
about the parlors. In the second par
Ior refreshments were served, the center
of the table being ornamented with a
large basket of pink roses, and the tavors
also of roses, were gracefully dispensed
by Misses Anna Hasselman and Emma
Martindale.
Over two hundred representative ladies
accepted Mrs. Hasselmans hospitality
The costuming was unusually elaborate,
The hostess wore u dove>colored velvet,
with silk ball trimming, and carried an
exquisite bouquet of roses, ferns and
lilies of the valley. Mrs. Fraser wore
her wedding dress, corsage and court
train of light moire, the front and neck
trimming of white gauZe embroidered in
silver, and she carried Il handsome white
ostrich feather fan. The other ladies res
ceiving were in reception toilets.
The Journal also publishes the list of
the company, Mrs, Senator Harrison be-
ng noted among other distinguished
aides.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

Mr.. Louis Schaab, for many years city
messenger for the U. s. express com
pany. has been promoted to n run on the
day express on the R. l. & P. road, and
will assume his new duties about the first
of the month. Mr.. Schaab is of genial
and accommodating disposition and this,
coupled with his strict adherence to bus
mess, has brought about this adv auce-
ment. Messenger Pish EreaDe, formerly
in charge of the Rock Island & Peoria
run, has been given an agency at La
Saue
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
THE UNIONS TELEPHONE.
A Few Facts about what COmposes an
Important News Item. Gra'uiiousiy
Teuderpd

| A Few Facts about what SompOseH m
Important News Item. GratuitousiS
rendered.
The destruction of Cam
den Mills at Milan was stated in the
| Union of Sunday-a few hours after il
occurred. #-UhtOn 3lst
We append the statement of the Union
of Sunday:
| A telephone message at 1890 a, M
announced that the Camden Mills at Milan
| were in flames and being burned down :.
| The confiagratinn includes both the old
mills operated by Mr. Joseph Fitzpatrick
of this city. and the loss will be very
| nearly total.
The Davenport Democrat Gazette, which
came out simultaneously with the Sunday
Union, contained complete threeN
fourths of column account of the great
fire. If the Union stated the destruction
of the mills Sunday morning, why does
il giveso extensive a report this morning
forty eight hours laterY The Sunday
Union simply gave its readers the benefit
of rumors relying wholly on telephone
information Does the Union call this
sufficient report Of 80 important an oc'
currence1 Who that lives in the city
could not have learned all that the Union
contained, and more too, by means of
telephone Sunday morningH What the
public looks to Il newspaper for are facts
aud details. not mere statement that
such thing has occurred. The true
spirit of conscientiousness enterprise
is lacking g-should have prompted the
Union in laying before its trusting (O
readers much more detailed account
than that which it gave Sunday morning,
If our morning contemporary is wholly
devoid of the power of judging of the |
value of news, then this Information as |
to what constitutes legitimate and desir. |
able news is gratuitously and cheerfully |
given. Otherwise we would be obliged |
to make charges for revealing ideas such |
as have contributed in part to the secret
which has placed the ARGUS in the as
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
The city in Litigation Again

The damage suit of Anna Weinburger
against the city was called IN the circuit
court this forenoon, Maj. Besrdsey and
Hon. P. OMara appearing for the plain
tiff and Mr.. T. F. Kenworthy assisting
City Attorney McEniry, in the defense.
The Jury is composed of James Carey, j
H Cleland, Thomas Jennings, Claus
Henck, Ch aries Denhart, J B Hampton,
l. Adams, l. NJ 'Buford, Clint Bowker,
VIM E Crane, Oscar Bisant and NJ
Grant
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
Another nu.,n.s. Ep,erprl.e.

Today, Mr.. George NJ, Loosely pur
chased the Sharp Bros, stock of china.
ware, glassware and crockery, and
will remove it to the commodious store in
Mr. p, L. Mitchell's building 1909 Second
avenue, where he will conduct the busi
ness in the future. Mr.. Loosely is a
thorough business man, and his venture
in the new line simply means success.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
That Wire War,

Adair Peasants, ESQ, of the law firm
of Peasants 81 Hurst, and counsel for
the Rock Island County Brush Electric
Light company, has been advised by a
friend in Chicago that Judge Gresham has
overruled the motion of the Western
Union Telegraph company for prtlm-
mary Injunction against the Brush com
papy restraining the latter from using it's
incaudescent wires between Seventeenth
and Nineteenth streets on Second avenue.
Superintendent Tubbs. however, tele-
graphed Local Manager Looney this
morning, that no decision had yet
been rendered in the case. AT all events.
the motion for perpetual injunction will
yet have to be acted upon, and the ARGUS
has it from reliable authority that if this
is overruled an appeal will be taken to
the supreme court of the United States.
The ordinance passed by the star cham
Der council meeting few weeks since, in
the interest of the Brush company, has
become operative without the action of
the mayor, his honor having improved
the opportunity afforded by law of allow>
ing it to slip through without either his
veto or approval.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

In Justice Hawes' court Yesterday Mrs.
Barbara Slegrist sued her husband.
Philip Siegrist, and his brother John Sic
grist. for $177. alleged to be borrowed
money. The case was tried before Jury
composed of B Johnson, s M Fitzpat-
rick, Cyrus Valentine, Elmer Thompson,
John Littig and Milton Bender, who,
after being out all night with the case,
were discharged by Justice Hawes, being
unable TO agree. Saville Johnston ap-
peared for the plaintiff and NJ. NJ. Cor
bett for the defense.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
THE MARKETS.

| CnIoAGo. Jan. 30
| Folowing were the quotations on the board OF
trade to-day: Whcat-No February, openet
| 1O9sc, closed '534c; March, opened and close,
f54c; May opened sl5Ec, closed sl94c Corr
No. February, opened I7a4c, closed 4756c
March, opened 4sl4c, closed 4i7sc; May, opened
6si4c, closed 5g9sc Oats-No : May, opene,
S 90 cloSeu "s'sc; fork-FebrHary, openeC
elau' HomIhal closed SliiO; May opene1
l4i" cosrd SlL5o-3'l9 Lard-FeDruary.
opened s"4'}a closed s'f16.
Live stock-The UnioI Stock yards report the
following prices; Hogs-Market opened mod.
erately active light grades, S. 1OB5 40; rough
packing S5l005.3O; mixed lots, S51OQ5.60;
heaVy packing and shipping lots, S54OQ5.S0
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

Messrs. E. B. McKown, F. w. Lang
A. D. Sperry and A. M Bruner, of the
Rock Island Y. NJ. G. A, went out 10
Reynolds Sunday and held three very in
teresting meetings, the afternoon meets
Ing being devoted particularly to young
men. The gentlemen speak encourage
ingly of the result of the conferences
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31


Mrs. Agnes Anawalt. wife of Mr..
Samuel Anawalt, breathed her last at
the home of her daughter, Mrs Eleanor
Wakefield, 70s Twenty-first street at S:3O
last evening. The deceased was eighty
three years of age. and her home had been
in Rock Island for ten years. she leaves
with her husband three children E.
II. Anawalt, of Wichita, Kan; Mrs s.
Heyser, of Monongahela City, Pa. and
Mrs. Wakefield. of Rock Island De-
ceased was greatly beloved by all who
knew her.
The funeral will he held Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock from the residence
of Mrs. Wakefield
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
The CaIathumpInns.

The "Calathumpian band" whose
music attracted so much attention at thu
camp fire at Moline Friday night is COM
posed of Messrs. Howard Wells, Spencer
Mattison, Ben DeGear. A. Banks, II
Empke and F. Bomboch. The gentle
men will sing at the Sons of Veterans
tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

Gout, a painful disease affecting pr:n-
cipally the dbrous tissues about the small
Ter Joints, has various names, according
to the parts affected, as podassa, when
in the feet; chivassa, when in the hands,
&c. but whether the attack is first felt
in the feet. the hands, or some other
part, rub with Salvation Oil at once. 1t
tia
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
The Rarest Of ComhtnalInna

True delicacy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popu,
lar. 1t cleanses the system, eures cos
tiveness, etc. Hartz & Hahnsen, agents,
Rock Island. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
Suit Yourself.

but there is no other remedy for sick
headache. dizziness. constipation, bilious
ness. or to restore a regular, healthy ac-
ton to the liver. stomach and bowels,
equal to those reliable little Pleasant
Purgative Pellets. prepared by DR..
Pierce, OF druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
The Most Agreeable

As well as the most effective method of
dispellng headaches, colds and fevers,
or cleansing the system, is by taking
few doses of the pleasant California liq-
uid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs Hartz
Il Balm sen, agents.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31

A London surgeon saws that only one
fashionable woman in 500 can draw full
breath with all her clothes on, and that
all women should give up tight lacing
and take DIR Bulls Cough Syrup to
strengthen their lungs.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
A N ORDINANCE

Granting the Right to the West
ern Union Telegraph Compa-
ny and it's Successors to erect
and Maintain Poles, Supports
and Wires in the Streets and
Alleys in the City of Rock
Island.
Bet Qrdqtned by tie city Council Of the CITY Of
Rock Island
l. That the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany and its successors are hereby authorized to
construct and maintain in, along and across the
streets, alleys and avenues of the city OF Rock
Island, Illinois, lines of poles supports and wires
for the purpose OF Its business and along the
following routes, viz
Commencing at the east line Of the city limits,
and following the lines of railroads entering the
city, viz: the Chicago, Rock Island & Pscifc rail
way, the Chicago, burlington Il Quincy railway,
and the Chicago, Milwaukee j. st. Paul railway,
west to Twenty fourth street; thence to south
approach of Arsenal bridge said street; frCm
Twenty-fourth CATH street to Twentieth C2Othl
street along the north side of Second f2d) avenue,
and on Twentieth (2Oth) street to Fret Cstl ave-
nue. along the south side Of said avenue to Twelfth
lHh) street to west line of city limits along tn.
Rock Island Il Peoria railway with also the right
t. connect said wires in the usual msnner wi h
such offices as said company or its successors may
from time to time maintain in said city and for
that purpose to erect and ma ntaIn In said streets
avenues and alleys, the usual and proper poles,
supports, wires and other appliances under IN
direction of the street and alley committee of the
city council of Rock Island; and said company,
it, successors or assigns shall annually on tine
18th day of Nay Of each year pay to the clerk of
said C ty, for the use OF the city, the Of two
90 dollars for each and every pole erected the
streets, avenues and alleys under and by virtue of
this ordinance, and said company shnl within
thirty 800 days after this ordinance goes into eff
feet, give notice in writing to said clerk of said
city Of Its acceptance hereof, and in of ia !
ure or neglect TO do 50. then and in that case all
rights granted shall be without force validity.
Z. Said roles and supports shall when practical
BILE, be placed within and next to the curb outer
lire OF the sidewalk and shall he erected in u safe
convenient and substantial manner, and TO
ohstrnct as little as practicable with other public
uses of such streets alleys and avenues and shall
he located und erected under the supervision Of
the street and alley committee of said city; and
The privileges hereby granted shall be subject to
all general ordinances of the city concerning the
height, character and safety Of such poles sup
ports and wires.
That nothing herein contained shall be con
strued to prevent the city council from granting
TO other persons or corporations the right to
and recross said lines and tersections of streets;
provided that such crossings shall be by them con
structed in proper manner and with due regard
10 the safety and protection OF said lines and wires
Passed Jan. IA, 1888.
Attest:
ROBERT KoEHLER, City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-01-31
Rnr aala.

Mrs. j. o. Mott offers her residence
property, corner Fourth avenue and
Eleventh street, for sale at bargain.
Enquire on the premises.