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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
Long Felt want Provided.

For long time the good people of
Buffalo Prairie have felt the want of
proper and satisfactory mail facilities. 1t
has heretofore been the custom for the
people of Buffalo Prairie to receive a
mail on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
of each week. This was not satisfactory,
as in consequence of it the Rock Island
weekly papers printed toward the last of
the week, were none of them received
until the Monday following. Many COM
plants were made, and now, through the
influence of friends in this city and Pc
tition sent by the people of Buffalo
Prairie to Congressman Gest, the long
suffered Inconvenience is done away
with. 1t was asked that tri-weekly
mail on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
be provided. but instead Buffalo Prairie
gets daily mail now by way of Marston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

with the appearance OF the country, RnG
saws crops are doing finely with the OK
ception of corn. which is little back
ward, as II is here.
Grand excursion and basket picnic to
Linwood on the steamer Libbie Conger.
Sunday, July 1. First boat leaves at
1890 a. m. and returns at p. IN. Sec
ond boat leaves at 4;30 p. m. and returns
at p. IN. Fare for round trip twenty
five cents, Also moonlight excursion
Saturday evening, June 80. Music and
dancing free.
About midnight last night the team of
Rock Island hackman tore loose from
the post TO which IL was hitched on Brady
street near Lecond, and started up Brady
street The hackman was in a saloon ut
The time and did not know his team had
ran away for nearly half an hour after
The occurrence 1t is probable the team
ran over the heights aud into the country
for at an early hour this morning the
hackman was exploring various parts of
The city in search of his runaway team =
Davenport Democrat, Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
CAME OUT ON TOP.


what BenrdsIey Camp Accomplished
in the sixth Animal Encampmeat Of
the ILLINOIS sons OF Veterans.
While Beardsey camp. of this city.
feels as all its friends do, that it was
outrageously treated by Col McCrillis in
removing the sixth annual encamplnent
from this city, where it had been located
by the previous encampment, and after
| the camp had gone to much expense and
trouble in arranging for its fe,epc.
cess, the boys from Rock IslaLac 'reel
that they have scored good many
points at the hands of the division con,
vention, for which they have no reason
to thank the colonel. Beardsley camp
was fortunate, not only in securing a
member of the delegation to the national
encampment, to be held at Wheeling,
West Va, in August. in the person of
instalement of Past Captain Ellis, despite
the opposition made by the high fuEc-
tionary of the order in the United States.
The boys of the Rock Island camp fully
realize the fact that they were handsome
ly treated IN these and many other ways
by the division convention, but they do
not feel under the least obligation to Col
McCrillis. nor have they forgotten his
shameful treatment of them. The pub
lished statement that an amicable adj
iustment of the difficulties between the
camp and Col. McCrillis bad been ar
ranged is without foundation. No meet
ing was held with such an object in
view.
The statement appearing in the ARGUS
that the Sons of Veterans below the
rank were excluded from the banquet in
Moline was correct Notwithstanding that
assertions to the contrary have been
made. The notice was read twice in the
encampment prior to @ping up to the
banquet, that owing to the fact that &C
were not sufficient the
line of admission to the banquet hall
would have to be drawn at the officers
and delegates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
GOOD GROWING WEATH Err
Farmers Delighted Over the Grain
Prospects,
No More Rain Needed FOR Two Months
BEST Outlook In Five Years--NOt
Enough winter Wheat.

"Crops are looking WE'LL" was the re
spouse Of Rock Island county farmer OF
many years experience, to query of an
ARGUS representative as to the condition
OF crops this season. The tiller of the
soil had experienced long drive from
his fine farm, and consequently had ops
porlunity to form his ideas from the ap-
pearAnce of the general growing grains
as well as his own crops
This weather is the best imaginable, I"
the farmer continued, FOR grain. Not
before in four years has the outlook
been so favorable. We have for the first
time in that period had sufficient
amount of rain early in the season to put
the soil in healthy condition, and we can
get along now without any more rain for
six weeks or two months When the
corn begins to ear a little rain would he II
good thing, but until then we don't need
any"
"How is the general plant in Rock
Island county this ycar2"
$50 far Ms my observations have
reached the plant is good and all grains
are looking nicely. There is only one |
apprehension as TO the crop of Rock |
Island county. and that is that the winter
wheat yield will not be large enough.
But the fault in this particular is with
the plant and not the weather. This has
always been Il fault with Rock Island
county and western Illinois farmers
however; they don't plant enough winter
wheat. Nevertheless don't think you
will hear any complaints from the far
ners in this section this year aud those
who have any fault 10 mud. il is safe 10
ay may attribute them tn their own
negligence"
"F0r several years the ground tor com
,laint has been drouth; not enough rain
Up to this time in the season That, ms |
ave before stated Is not the case this
ear. We have had abundant rain and
he farmers themselves could not have
often up better weather programme
ban that which IS being carried out
ow. Nature is doing her part for the
rains this year and If the farmers DO
heir duty, the yield will be better than
as been before in years"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

In an afternoon,s ,.-~iI. broadway, from
lTImvteenUh street 10 Thirtieth street, or in
a stroll on Fifth avenue, from Delmonico's TO
the park, l can find you, lolling back in car
riages provided by husbands, brothers, ia
thers sons, lovers, women by the score hug.
ging at once their futile fancy and their
shivering dogs, and | can find you in every
great bazar, in every huge warehouse
where women congregate, simpering danes,
from the Enowledgeable age of 10 to the very
verge Of decay, "ladies," SO called, in whose
NUTS, in whose arms, nestle lap dogs, pugs
black and tans, King Charles spaniels, and
every variety of Imaginable pup. Ostensi
bly, there to shop, in reality they waste time
and wear out patience while they caress
their dogs. They may intend to purchase
clothing for the children at home, but their
chief thought is the comfort of their little
darlings. Kisses, love taps, little squeezes,
everything that affection can suggest as
normal outworking toward ones baby, these
people lavish on their dogs.-Joe Howard in
Boston Globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

River men say that business in every
line on the great natural highway is bet-
ter than it has been for several years
There are nearly ninety busy steamers in
the rafting trade on the river above st.
Louis. Wages are much better than last
year. Captains and pilots receive 81, 900
to 81 800 this season, or, by the month,
$3.50 Firemen receive $45 per month
this season, clerks $50. and deckers or
raftsmen $50 to S35, cooks $45 to $50
DPr month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

John ] Dahms, of Moline, took twenty
acres of ground, eleven years ago, in
Washington territory in payment of a
time at $500 or $40 an acre. 1t is now
part of the city of Tacoma, and Mr..
Dahms is closing bargain for its sale to
a western man for the modest little sum
of $1,000. The westener has paid a
small sum to bind the bargain, and to be
forfeited in case of backout. which is
not likely to occur
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
sixty second Anniversary.

Quite Il number old friends called on
Mr. and Mrs Ellsworth Mapes at Moline
Thursday to congratulate the venerable
couple on the sixty second anniversary
OF their marriage. The couple came to
Moline in July, 1854. and have resided
there since. Several presents were given
by their children and some beautiful
flowers by other friends. Mr.. Mapes
will be 50 next September and Mrs.
Mspes 80 on the 4th of next March.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

DAYS come and 90 whether OF JOY or sorrow,
Times river rolls them onward TO the main;
In youth we hope, look forward TO the morrow,
To lind alas hope often times is vain.
A nd is this all Of lifeS No; never, never,
shah oily hopes and aspirations pure
BE nuelled on earth; and by and by forever,
Through Christ hopes anchor Will hold fast and
sure.
Then life to all Is surely worth the living.
If We give back 10 tod the life He gave;
And with clean hearts, kind, humble and for
giving,
Wen pass through death to life beyond the
grave. M. K. &.
Rock Is and ,Innp 20
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
Shonld do LikewIse.

All of the principal grocers of Daven-
port intend closing their stores all day on
July 4 in order to celebrate, and give
their employees chance for one holiday
In the year, at least, with their families.
This example should be followed, not
only by the grocers of Rock Island, but
all other business houses. America has
few national holidays as compared with
other nations. and all should be given a
chance to observe and celebrate what we
do havn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
MIR. C0RBETT's COURSE.


H. Thinks Hts Independent Boom for
states Attorney WIN surprise 4
Good Many When the Votes mr.,
Counted.
~ have not yet said what would dc
in that regard" said Nj, M. Corbett, ESQ
independent candidate for states attor.
ney, when approached by an ARGUS re-
porter as to whether he would make any
speeches for the democratic national
ticket this year. Four years ago Mr..
Corbett was one of the most faithful and
diligent stump speakers the County of
Rock Island had for the victorious ticket
headed by Grover Cleveland, and he sull
wears with pardonable pride evidences of
that memorable struggle. II am how
ever, Cleveland democrat" MIR. Corr
bett continued, Just as much SO as ever
/ was, but am still debating as to tax
ing the stump"
'Do you propose to stay in the field
as an independent candidate"
THAT l eau tell you l have decided
upon. did not take this step without
due deiberation, and my independent
candidacy for the office Of states attor-
ney is a fixed fact. have made up my |
mind to stick. and no power could be
brought To bear sufficient to turn me from
the path have taken as to this. While |
| have no party to back me, l am not
without friends politically. and it was
not personal motives alone that prompted
me in entering this canvass. | will saw |
further, that when the votes are counted |
On election day there will be good many
surprised "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

yourself in life insurance You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi
dent Savings Life Assurance society oi
New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest. Avoids the unnrcessa
rily high cost of level premiums and the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40. 900 Tor year
1887 Age 25 $10i 90; age 81, Sl2l 60;
age 40. SI69 90; age 80. $3.50 80
LIEBERKNECHT II OLM~TEAD.
Local Agents,
No lTt9 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

Overseer of the Poor Engel has made
the following distributions during the
month of June: Groceries S251.75; cloth
ing $3.50; fuel $40 25; total $277 so
The different nationalities who received
aid are as follows: Native born 10; Irish
12; Sweeds IL; Germans 10; other
nations 6; total So
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
Mad nnrsinM nIine

Moline appears to have a mania for
mad dogs. Two more were dispatched
yesterday and the mayor has issued proc
lamation setting forth that all dogs not
muzzled by July as provided by city or
dinsnce win be summarily disposed of.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

The members of Buford post, G. A. r.,
are requested to meet at their hall
promptly at Z p. m. tomorrow, to attend
services at the Ninth street M, E.church,
by the Rev. McAleen.
Nj. j. STAFFORD, A. NJ. CRANE,
Adjutant. Sen. Vice Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
Fourth of July

way company have arranged for grand
display of fire works on Rock river in
front of Black Hawks watch tower,
commencing at Z p. m Come early to
secure seats All seats free
b. DAVENPORT. Supt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
Removed.

Geo. w. d. Harris has removed his
real estate and insurance office to 229
Seventeenth street. under the Commer>
cial Hotel, where he will be glad to see
his old customers and all who wish bar
gains in real estate or first class insur-
AnCe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

Long time on choice security. Whole
principal or even hundred dollar pay.
meuts received at any time and interest
stopped. GUYER & SWEENEY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

That tired feeling and loss of appetite
are entirely overcome by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. A trial VIII convince you of its
merit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
How 20 ltrIp Your Paper

An exchange remarks: AN editor can
go through the street and ask II hundred
people. What's the news1' and ninety
nine out of the lot would say, Nothing
special And yet fifty of the number
know something, which if not found in
the next paper will astonish them greatly.
and disappoint them more and perhaps
make them madden than hornets. Don't
be afraid to let the newspaper man know
it, aud thus help to make newsy paper"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30

The Hospital Guild will meet at Mrs
j. M. Buford's residence Monday at 10
n m. A full attendance is desired
NJ. C. HOFFMAN, Secy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-30
PEORIA'S DAY TO WIN.
Heating Davenport In n Brilliant
Game .seherer IN the Field.

Heating DGFcnpOrt In BrillIau
Game. seherer IN the Field.
The results of the previous game wert
reversed in the contest between Dayen
port and Peoria yesterday. As match
however. il was as much in striking con-
trast with Thursdays game as the out
come was, being characterized by brilliant
features all the way through, The bat
terry work was especially fine on both
sides, Mains and Crossley appearing for
Davenport and Keogan and Reeves TOR
Peoria.
In the third inning McCabe, Of the
Davenports, injured his hand and was
obliged to retire, McSorley going to sec.
ond, Briggs coming in from right field
and taking third, while Scherer, of this
city. whom the Davenports had placed
on the bench as u substitute player, was
sent out TO right field. He played well
during the remainder of the game, being
enthusiastically cheered every time he
went to the hat and making hit every
time. The Democrat Gazette in its re-
view of the game this morning. says
The chief feature of the iflh inning
was the catch of Turner's liner to right
field by Scherer, the Rock Island boy.
This retired the Peorias and Scherer was
Justify cheered by the entire audience.
The Davenport management signed
Scherer as a reserve player last night and
he left for Peoria with the boys this |
morning. The Davenports will not re-
greet taking Schcrer into their club, for
not only will Rock Island take IA deeper |
interest in the Davenport team in the
future but he will prove II valuable ac>
QUESTION as player. The score is given
below;
DavGnports. ...........l . 0 . "a
Peoria, ,........,.. % o o "a
Earned runs-DayenEort g Peoria l.
Two base hits-Crossley ;, of Davenport; Rob
erts, heOgan, Peoria.
Three base hi schwartz, of Peoria
Double play-McSorley, Phillips, Reisiug
Base on balis-by Mains 1, keOgAnl
struck out-by Main- :, Keogan 8.
Passed balls-Crosslcy ,, Reeves >.
Wild p2tch-Mnins.
Time Of Gsme--I hour and 90 minutes.
umpre-Quade.
DIAMOND DUST.
The Davenports aud PeOriis meet at
Davenport again for two games on the
Fourth
The Rock Islands left for Dubuque
his morning, where they play two exhiN
litiOn games.
Cunningham, the Moline pitcher, has S
lot proven himself of so much service tc /
he Baltimore club as was expected and /
; likely to be released at any tint He ID
tsrted out brilliantly, but has fallen II
rom grace. b
There will be "razors in the air" at the il
OPP field grounds tomorrow when the
arbers of Rock Island and Moline will
lash each other The respective caps
,ins are Corcoran for the Rock Island
Dntingent and Aulz for Moline.
Daily Republican., 1888-10-04

THAT ENGLAND 10 deeply interested
In the present campaign is shown By
she voice Of the London presL The
london GIobs, In speaking OF the CON-
ing eleOllon, say:
Gas o rule the PresIden tial contest
has very little interest for the Old
World. On the present occasion, how.
ever, IN Issue is Involved which very
closely concerns EuTops, mora partition.
lAEly Great Britain. Mr.. Cleveland has
taken his stand on free trade, and, al
Though the party MANAGERS have con
sideTAbly planned down his platform, he
% universally recognised in the States
- pledged 10 initiate q new departure
in hecAl policy. Nor can there be any
doubt thSt he would act up 70 this I'M.
Outstanding were be elected. The cen
trail tissue OF the contest lies between the
maintenance OF the present fscAl syH.
ten intact and it's modification In Ihe
direction OF free trade. And on that
bread question Mr.. Oleveland's oandI-
dAture naturally and necessarily carries
EBglish sy mpAthy."
The LIndon Times aud other papers
speak In the same manner, and Ihis
Sa0i should 10 sum IIent 70 convince the
voters Of this country that the Ee-eis ,.
zion Of Mr.. o evelGni 10 OF the grsa lssl
impor Anoe 10 EuRlAnd end her manu.
lAoTursEs. Just In the same proportion
~ bis reelection will benefit she manu-.
fAoguTe.s Of Great Britain Il will mi are
those OF this country. II The Mills bill
should become lay II will be worth
millions every year 70 EaglAud, and
while her working people will have
0mploy ment, those OF this oountry will
be ldle, or II employed 81 All viii b.
compelled 20 work 81 one-hAll She
wages they nov earn. Az present me.
Q ms are paid 81 rs per day in England,
Soon workers 81 per day, and al OIhel
mechanics and lABorers In the nAmi
proportion, while the price of livInR Il
bus little lsls than Il 10 hare Ia fsoG
II the working Glasses OF that country
were 10 live the same 10 they do here
the c1SI would not be airy less. We q,
moi think She voleEA OF Ihla country or
prepared for . ;hAnge OF this kind. bu
II will depend on them 10 say By Ihsi
votes on the 6ih OF next month whalhs
thsy Wish Il or not
Daily Republican., 1888-10-04
Visitors SlTpll IiSGd.

Buyers delighted at the fine
line OF Overcoats we are show
ing them. We have all the
latest styles and the largest as
sortment OF fashionable fabrics
in rich and elegant patterns
with irresistible inducements
beyond competition or COMPARE
son in Boys and Children's
Overcoats and Suits. All the
leading novelties and standard
styles. The prices ar the low
est ever known for first-class
goods.
Daily Republican., 1888-10-04

A woBKEGMAN who resides In
UAmden, N. j., says. through the col-
umhs OF the North AnsrioSn, that he
nov owns . comfortable home, but
thAI In 1887, when he vas IL years Of
sge, ana rtaided with his father In
A0n,gomeTy county, Pa he worked 10
. mill with hls father, receiving AZ
wAgss 81 GER week Tor fourteen hours
work each day, while HE father, Sho
was = Op n0er, received IS per week for
working the sane NUMBER OF hours.
They paid e6 per month for = lhE0s
ROOmsd house, and we're Obliged 70 take
part Of their wages in potAtoss and
OaheF produce. Rnls aAms man uAA
giSd 10 obISIn en- plOyment in PhilA-
del ohiA, although . skilled worker, In
1B57, o. ~ par week. Now, no Eever,
he 10 making more than double IhA.
amount 81 The same work, and be A.
tributes the change en- Hrsly 10 the pro-
Aechve tariff, which created q demAud
Tor his work ct homo, give him con
slant EN- ploymeAt with shorter houss,
and double she amOunt OF wages. This
ts Bat biDgle instance Of the Osneh q
OF the prOsoilve tariff under which we
sra nov and have been living since
aB6l and there AFe thousands'of other
wOEkingmau in this country who can
Aastlfy the Same. This pEotsotIsn, and
ahe consequent prosperity, the Rspubll.
oin aRIy wi1hes 10 mAinlaln, while
Abe Dsmt OrAs are AnKious 10 Abolllh Il
ard IL a Cd free trade with ell Its aIten-
nAnt evlls upon the country. Those
Who lived In 1887 and 1867 kuow Thai
all lie attendant evils up0n she oounaTy.
Those Whs hved in 1897 and 1857 kno .
saAt All this man says lie 1Fue, buT Il Il
important that lhese facts shOnld be i'm.
pressed upon The minds Of tho mel vot.
sEes those Who have been born Blno,
Aasn, aud have never kn0wn anythine
also bat pEospsri'y entAllsd by the pHss
ant eArin These ere Ihe ones that A.,
AAbls 70 DO deceived by the sDe,lou,
aEsunsnts OF the Tree traders. whost
Rromises are like ths appIas Of Ihs
Dead Sea- No Ons, however, need b,
deceived, - all any ono has 70 do is 4
compare the present oordlsion Of n,
oouI ny and the WoEkIn Rmsn wlsl
VI" Il va undeF What was ysrJ
DsAEiy Ess trade In 1887 and aRAIn Il
Ba5S.
Daily Republican., 1888-10-04
wANAmAnnnv.
he same time when yOu Zee


the same time when you bee
them.
Chestnut street side. west Of Main Aisle
To find the cheapest pair
OF Blankets In town, col INT,
quality. weight and size. A
stIngy Blanket Is likely d |, be
dear at any cost. Our 6.
pound all-wool Blanke / Is
big enough to cover a 4 ,en-
erous bed literally and tuck
in besides. The price 81.
We know of nothing to
match Il for halt more.
Near women's Waiting Room.
Fruit and Vegetable Press
and StTaineT. You have
seen them all around. We've
had them from the first. Sim.
pie, strong, effective. Pr oba.
bly, the best thing OF the
kind ever sent out. We
haven't said a word d bout
them-we had nothin 2 to
Il
say Of them that any other
dealer couldn't say. Kept
them because they are a
wonderfully handy and help
full thing about the xii chen.
I'VE keep every handy and
helpful thing that we can
hear OF.
But now we have some
thing peculiarly inter sting
to say Of the Press and
StraIner. It's about the
price. Thirty cents eaeky
I'VE used to think 7sc very
modest.
Have you tried pc atoes
mashed in this little contTiv.
ance? Not You'll doubt
your eyes. 1t fits In Just al
well for fifty uses.
How long will this price
slump last1 Can't tell. Nc
lack Of machines now, bu,
30 cents is a trihe for such q
! thing and there's a city full
of qulck-wltted wome n.
Basement, near centre stairs.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Daily Republican., 1888-10-04

Mn. MORTON has waited 90 loog and
even longer than oourbeay dsnAudsd
for Mr.. Thurman 70 Wrile his leltsr oil
AnoeptAncs, and Il IL now stated thAl
The "0.d Ronan" has determined not
70 write one. Wen, II cannot make
mush dIffsreAoe 70 Ihe country whether
he writes one or not. - his ehAnoss oil
ever belnE the presiding ofaOeF OF the
Senate are each dby gro wing beAuhiul.
~ less. Perhaps Mt. Thurman has
come 70 The conclusion that Mr.. Oleve-
land has written sufa Sieni for the sntlrl
ticket, and q little more than the good
Of HE party demanded. II would prob
ably have been much beilsr Tor Mr..
Cleveland Il he had never written hi
free trade mesSagO or his worry remark.
able letter Of AoOeplAnOs, In which h
endeAvorS 70 make the people belisvI
that be did moi say what be did In lhA
messBge.