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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
The Inspecting Committee.

The special committee OF the Council
Bluffs city council, composed of Mayor
NJ. F. Rohrer and Aldermen ]. P.
Weaver and P. Lacy and Mr.. ]. A. Nc
Waid, of Atlantic. arrived in Rock Island
last evening and we're taken in charge by
Manager Johnston, of the Rock Island
County Brush Electric Light company.
After inspecting the works and system Of
the Brush company for public and pri>
vate illumination. they we're rendered a
reception in the psrlors of the Rock ISL
and house, where they were called upon
by a number of the city aldermen. La
ter they were driven to Davenport, where
they inspected the electric street railway
and the Hawkeye motor arrangement.
This morning visit was paid to the isl.
and of Rock Island, and this afternoon
the committee became the guests of Rock
Island again. making q trip out to the
watch tower.
Mayor Rohrer last evening presented
an ARGUS representative with q very
pretty Photographic souvenir Of Council
Bluffs, which shows the city to be pro-
gressive aud abreast with the times in all
matters of public appearance and i'm.
provement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
Distressing News.

DISTRESSING news to great many in
Rock Island was conveyed by tele.
am received this afternoon. which
was to the effect that Mrs. s. F. Cooke
died at a private ssnitarium near Mil.
waukee this morning. The esteemed
lady went there about three weeks since
for treatment for nervous prostration
She was sixty-seven years of age, and
leaves with her bereaved husband, JUS
tice Cooke, four children. Miss Matte
teacher in the public schools of Dayen'
port, Miss Bella. teacher in the Rock Isl
and schools. Deputy County Clerk j K
Cooke and Miss Ada Cooke.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
The industrial Home.

The Rock Island Industrial Home asso-
citation has issued a circular announcing
the sec ond annual fair in aid of the home
fund to be held in the Rock Island rink.
commencing Wednesday. Feb. Is, and
continuing ten days. Speaking of the
designs of the building. the circular says
it is to be used for the different labor Or
CARNATIONS, for public hall; assembly
for library and reading room, and rooms
for night schools. 1t needs no argument
to convince one of the great benefit this
would be to the working men and
women of Rock Island. The associs.
ton makes the following account of the
proceeds of the fair held last wins
ter: "The net receipts were 81. 249. IS;
SO, 900 of this sum is in the Moline Saw
ings bank, drawing per cent interest.
$249 rs is on deposit in the Peoples
National bank, Rock Island. With gen
erous support and encouragement, by
their patronage, from the public, we hope
| to have fund large enough to start build
ing operations in the spring, if suitable
location can be found. In order to &C.
compish this most desirable object, il
mas been decided by the various labor or.
CARNATIONS to hold second grand indus.
trial fair to aid the fund for that pur-
pose
The general committee is composed of
| L. A 300.-Albert Owen, Sam Webb.
Philip Theibert, James Marsh.
Iron Moulders. r w Blocklinger,
Hamlin Hull, John Read, Albert John.
| son.
Carpenters Union. M w Battles
Chas. Strupp. A Anderson, Melville Par
ker.
Cigarmakers' Union-Wm. Bleuer, 3
Cargill. Fl J Horst. R Geiger.
| Switchmen's M A At A Fender, J
| o Logan. Frank Weigand, John Fender
1857 K of L-James w Cavsnsugh, Ec
Burrill, Michael Sexton, John Spellman
| Printers Union-T F Wheelap, P Il
Philebar, Chas A -Mulack, W T Drips.
| 1921 K of L-Jos Geiger, Alberry
A II Hampton, Chas Johnson.
Tailors' Union-Axel Erickson, Lewis
Englin, Joseph Grotegut. John A Teske
The following members Of the genera
committee have been appointed to solicit
goods. wares, merchandise or money. and
also to rent space for exhibition: Ham.
lin Hull, Frank Weigand. John Fender
| VIM. Bleuer. A. Anderson. n J. Horst
Charles Strupp. Neville Parker, R
Geiger, James Marsh. j. W. Cavanaugh
J. o. Logan. Mr.. ]. W. Cavanavgh il
president, and T. F. Wheelan secretary
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.
An Interesting Meeting at Port Byron
Yestrrdny-Onicer Elected.

An Interesting Meeting at Port Byron
Yest+rdny-Omcers Elected.
The second annual meeting of the
Rock Island County Farmers Institute
was held at Port Byron yesterday. Pres
ident Henry saddoris presided. There
were three sessions. the exercises being
opened by prayer by Rev. A. Harper, OF
Port Byron. followed by an address OF
welcome by DR.. Morgan. The first sub
ject taken up was Corn Culture. OPP ned
by Jesse Daley. of Coe. followed by Tho>
mas Heath, Samuel Swishtr and others.
The election of officers then took place,
with the following result:
President-Thomas Campbell, South
Rock Island.
Secretary-S. G. Heath, Bowling.
Treasurer-E. n Hollister, Port By
ron.
Executive committee-Henry Ssddoris,
of Coe; L. D. Edwards. of Hampton,
Fred Osborn, of Zu'.a; John Wilson, OF
Rural, aud Robert Montgomery. of Edg'
ington.
The subject Of "Butter" was then in
troduced by County superintendent j.
H. Southwell. the discussion being en-
tered into by Geo. Lorue. E. N. HOLSTER
and others. This closed the afternoon
session. at the close of which the hospit-
able people of Port Byron entertained the
visitors for the evening meal, as they had
done at dinner time.
In the evening the subject of Hog
Raising and Hog Cholera" was taken up
and general discussion entered into, led
by John Schall, of Coe.
The executive committee then deter
mined to hold meeting in Rock Island
one week from tomorrow to arrange FOR
an institute in the lower end of the coun
ty this winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
Coming Theatrical Attractions.

The Irish comedian, Joseph Murphy,
who is now IN his twelfth season with
Kerry Cow" will present the famous
comedy >drana at Harper's theatre next
Thursday evening. The Buffalo Courier
says:
The popular Irish comedian. Mr.. JOS
eph Murphy, began a weeks engagement
at the Academy Of Music last evening,
and opened to a good house. His play
was Mr.. Fred Marsden's Irish drama,
The Kerry Cow" with Mr.. Murphy In
the role of Dan O'Hara. The play and
Mr.. Murphy's performances are so'famil-
lar to our theatre goers that extended
comment is scarcely called for at this
time Mr.. Murphy's brogue is as rich and
unctuous as ever, his fun is just as i'm
fictitious, and his songs and dances are
as neat as they ever were In the stronger
situations Mr.. Murphy brought down
the house every time. and indeed all
through the performance he had things
pretty nearly his own way.
One of the greatest comedy successes
on the American stage is to be presented
NJ 1ho W PSAo hoboS, PoA ~
Sunday evening, in the roaring comedy,
"a Postage Stamp" The Rochester
Courier remarks:
Hayes opera house was filled with
spectators Monday night to witness the
farce comedy, "a Postage Stamp" The
play itself W as re plete with jokes, songs
and ludicrous situations. following one
another 80 closely that the audience was
continually convulsed with laughter, and
1t is safe to say no comedy Of this order
was ever 80 we'll received or made such
an instantan sous and decided ''hit" as did
"A Postage Stamp" The music fur
nished by the Hussar band in the day
time and by the orchestra In the evening
was most deserving of praise. The cor
net solo by Edward E Nickerson was
SIMPLY perfect. John b. Willett also
displayed &C nsiderable dexterity in play
ing the xylophone, and was loudly ap'
plauded. Praise is also due the actors oil
the comedy. as each one was excellent
completely filling bis or her part.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18

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Attention Sir Knfghts---Impor

Attention Sir important.
There will be special conclsve Of
Evarts' CommanderY No. 10, K, T. to-
morrow evening at half past z o'clock
All Sir Knights are earnestly requested
to be present to make arrangements to
attend the funeral of our late deceased
Sir Knight, w. P. Blackeston, of Gen.
eseo. Ill. By order of
II. G. CLEAvELAND, E. G.
r. c. WI.LERToN. Recorder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
provemen'
Sale

The bay trotting horse Billy. lately
owned by Mr.. Sharp Silvis; an open side
bar speeding buggy; harness, and Port>
land speeding cutter. all as good IS new,
will be sold at W. j. Kerr's livery static
on Saturday. Jan. 10. at 8 p. m. TO the
highest bidder The horse is 10 years old.
A No. / road horse. safe, sound and
speedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18
Third Annual Fall.

st. Johns Mannerchoir of this city will
give their third annual ball at Turner
hall, on Saturday evening. January 10,
Music by Bleuer's orchestra. Geo.
Stroehle. prompter. Admission 80 cents.
Ladies free. Supper extra. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-18

Bodily pains and accidents will occur
not only sir the best regulated families. |"
but everywhere and at all times. There
fore keep Salvation OIL convenient. Frioe
rs cents Q bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
Tuesday, April 23, 1889
The Wonderful Carlsbad Springs.

At the Ninth International Medical Congress Dr.
 A. l.. A. Toboldt of the University of Pennsylvania
 read psper stating that out of thirty treated
 with the genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt, powder form, for chronic constipation. hypochon- dria, disease of the liver and kidneys, jaundice, adiposis diabetes dropsy from valvular heart dis ease, dyspepsia, catarrhal inflammation of the stomach, ulcer of the stomach or spleen, children with marasmus, gout rheumatism of the joints, gravel, etc, twenty six were entirely cured, three much improved, and one not treated long enough Average time of treatme nt, four weeks.
 The Carlsbad Sprudel Salt powder form, is an excellent Aperient, Laxative and Diuretic. It clears the complexion. purifes the blood. It is easily soluble, pleasant 10 take and permanent in action. The genuine product of the Carlsbad Springs is exported in round bottles. Each bottle comes in light blue paper cartoon, and has the signature "Eisner & Mendelson Co.," sole agents, Barclay street, New YorF, on every bottle. One bottle mailed for one Dollar. Dr. Toboldt,s lecs lures mailed free upon application.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 There were two large audiences at the Grand yesterday to see M B. Leavitt's Eu- ropean Novelty company. The feature of the performance was Jules Keller, who is described on the bills as s'The Pedo-Manual Phenomenon" His performance created & good deal of a sensation. His inability to walk without crutches, owing to paralysis of the lower limbs, does not make him whit less agile, and he demonstrates how a man, deprived of his legs altogether, might make his arms serve in their place. His entire act WAS performed on his hands. The Lanette troupe did some seemingly impossible feats in juggling. There will be matinee to-day.
 GRAND CONCERT.
 Thursday evening, May ?, grand operat- ic concert end festival will be given at the Hyperion, in which Miss Emma Jucb, Julius Peratti, Miss Helen Won Doenhoff and other noted vocalists will appear.
 DIxEY.
 H. E. Dixey will appear in Adonis at the Hyperion Theater Friday, May, 3, and will undoubtedly draw his customary large audi- ences.
 HAvERLEY's.
 Those who remember the monster masto- don mammoth minstrel shows of Haverley in his palmy days will not be surprised that he has returned to his old love- Indeed the Haverley- Cleveland Minstrels furnish iive- ly entertainment, and no one will regret an evening spent in their company. This mons- ter aggregation will apper at the Hyperion Theater Saturday next. Performances will be given afternoon and evening. A Grand Ran9uet. Elm Tree lodge No. 35, N. E. O. F., gave their second entertainment last evening in Hiram lodge in the old Masonic temple ! There were about 400 present and all passed very enjoyable evening. The following ex- cellent programme was rendered.: Address of welcome. ........ Warden F. R. Fisher Song-Heart Throbs. Parsons Quartette Misses Fechter and Mansfield, sopranos, and Miss Wilson and Mrs. Blinn, altos | Soprano solo from siciiian vespers. 1 ..;--...-....---....... Miss Alice Fechter Remarks. Supreme Secretary L. L. Noyes Song-Moonlight ............. Parsons Quartette Address-Good Of the order. Judge L. P: Dsnnins Recitation ..--- ....-.,J. Il. Barlow | h. A. The piano solos by Miss Williams were ex- cellent, as were also the soprano solos by Miss Fechter. After the entertainment a ! bountiful repast was served to all present. I Among those present were: Miss Henrietta Veil, Miss Henrietta Williams, August Veil, Frank Chatfield, Miss Millie Williams, H. A. Fechter and J. H Barlow.
 Pears Soap secures beautiful complexion
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
KILLED BY IGHTNING. An Entire Family Stricken Down and she House Fired by the Holt.

DANBURx, Conn, April 22.-Terri6c thun- derstorm visited this section Saturday night and continued Sunday morning. Lightning struck in many places and several persons were killed and injured.
 The residence of Levinda Adams at Trinity Lake, few miles below this city, was struck while the family were at the supper table. The entire family were rendered unconscious and thrown about the room.
 Mrs. Adams recovered consciousness to find herself surrounded by members of the fam- fly, two dead and the rest terribly injured, while the house was in blaze. Noah Adams, relative visiting with Adams, was found terribly burned and was probably instantly killed by the bolt.
 He was eighty years of age and lived in Bedding, where he was a prominent citizen. A daughter of Mr. Adams was also instantly killed and her body horribly mutilated by electricity. With the aid of neighbors the unconscious persons were dragged from the burning building.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
SCROFULO OUS HUMORS, uNSlGHTLY ERUPTI0NS. Obliged to Stop Work. A Dozen SkiIIfuI Physicians Fail. "L9ugee's VttaIizins Compound
 tho ConquerOr.'
A nEmARKABLE STORY.

Manchester, N. H., Sept 13 1887. Lougee Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass:
 Gentlemen-For the past five years I have been afflicted with Scrofulous Humor, which appeared in the form of unsgbtly eruptions on the face, and affected my general health so badly that was obliged to leave my place of employment, and in fact give up labor altogether for the last two was under the care, successively, of at least @ dozen skilIful physicians but their efforts gave no permanent benefit. Various patent medicines were also tried, but to effect. tn May last 8 friend called my attention to Dr. R. W. Lougee's vitalizing Compound. began to take it at once, but it was not until had used nearly twosbottles that any good results were noticeable From that time, however, I began to gain and have continue 0 improve ever since. The bothes that so dishg- ured my face have now largely disappeared. my strength has returned in great measure, and my weakened nervous system is repaired. In fact, I have so greatly improved in every sense, by means of the vitalizing Compound, that shall continue it's in the fullest confidence that it will com pletely restore me to health.
 JENNIE M CRAWFORD, 92 Laurel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23

FOR RENT,
 xAssA From May 1st the first floor, 140 Henrl s.I street Second floor, pleasant rooms. ga #isA and city water, 6S Greenwood street, corne 1,,Ds[s aos if a'enue Appsss pss GREENWOOD STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
PRoHlBITI0NIsTs DEFEATED.

A Big Surprise in Nassachusetts-
 The Vote Tabulatea--A Heavy Ma-
 joritY of over FertE-Three Thou
 sand Against she Amendment.
 BOSTON, Mass, April 22.-The result of to-day's voting upon the constitutional amendment was its defeat by an even larger majority than even its opponents antieipa- ted. The friends of the amendment, who gathered in considerable numbers at the pro hibitory headquarters this evening, appeared greatly depressed and would have but little to say. There appeared, however, to be 8 strong feeling against the Republicans and certain Republican papers on account of the stand taken against the amendment, and the opinion was expressed in several instances that the result would have great effect up- on the Republican vote at the next State cleo tion.
 The vote as compared with last years license vote is as follows, "yes" being in favor of the prohibition of intoxicants and ''no" against:
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23

WANTED. A SITUATION to do general bousa,, 1 .,. or or country; good reference. Inquire at oS
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
Totals. ......... .ss, ,s7a 1s1,ss4 1ae,1ss l

Majority against the amendment with three towns (Norwood, Gosnold and Neenonk) to hear from 43, ,6s2.
 The greatest surprise occurred in the city of Quincy where the amendment was defeat- ed by a vote of 1 1,069 to 491, the city having voted no license last November by 936 plurality.
 Somerville was the only city in which . majority was cast for the amendment, the vote being 1,S12 to 1, ,548, but in several others the vote was very close. In Fitchburg the amendment was defeated by only 62 votes, in Newton by 49 votes and in Northampton by 46 votes. v4sz
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
IMMATURE ALMANAe:
DEATHS.

KELsEY-In West Haven,. April 20. George R. Kelsey aged 68 yesrs and II months. The funeral servic.s will take place Tuesday after noon at o'clock at the Congregational church. Relatives and friends invited to attend without further notice. 2tt KELLOaG-In Baltimore, Md, April Fist, 1ss9 Louie A. Granniss. wife of Francis D. Kellogg. aged 52 years. one month, 16 days. The funeral will take place from the residence of her brother, D. Granniss, No All Center St.. Fair Haven, Wednesday, April 24th, a5 three thirty o'clock D. m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice 2tt VAN sTEINBERG-In West Haven, April 21, 1ss9 Ephraim Hampton Van Steinbersh, aged b2 years.
 2:3o and from the M E. church at o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited to attend with out further notice sHEFFIELD-In this city, April 2Ist. Mrs. Maria St. John Sheffield, widow of the late Joseph E. Sheffield in her S8th year.
 Funeral services will be held at her late residence, Rnrial priyate 2tt sMITH-In this city, April %, Mrs. Mary M. Smith, wife of Samuel M. Smith, aged 76 years. Notice of funeral hereafter HEMINGWAY-In East Haven, April 22d, Sarah Adeline, widow of Capt. John Hemingway. aged S4 years.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
A RAILROAD LINK.
The westpors Board of Trade Go Raise
 S1OO,00O.

S1OUsOUOs
 BRIDGEPORT, April 22.-An enthusiastic meeting was held in Norwalk Saturday night in aid of the project to build the connecting link between the Shepaug, Litchield and Northern and the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroads, from Saugatuek to Flaw leyville. George D. Chapman of New York, who claims controlling interest in the She- paug, made 8 speech in which he declared that he would retain that control for five years; that a subscription of only $10o, ,000 was wanted from the people along the line, not dollar of which need be paid until the road was built and equipped, and he offered to head list with subscription for $1,000. He pledged himself to complete the road in twelve months from the time the surveys were made. Surveys, he said, would begin next Monday and an enabling act would be asked of the legislature under which the She paug and the proposed road would bs con- solidatsd. The Westport board of trade has promised to raise the required subscription of $1O0 900 and in all probability the work of building the road will soon be under way.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
zHl1sIEI1ameuIs.

A FIRST-CLASS Box Refrigerator, filled with o- charcoal and alum; size, A deep. 24 wide, 36 long, inside. Will be sold low if sold Immediately. a29 143 WOOSTER STREET.
 Wood for Sale.
 Sfn CORDS of good hard wood at S2 50 and SN" $500 per cord. Enquire at office of
 WEST HAVEN WATER CO. Ts Grown st., a22 3tt N H. Gas Light Building.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
WARRINGTON NOTES.

Children's Bay as the White House
 The Admiral of the Navy to be Grand
 marshaI at the Washinnfon Centen-
 nial Celebration.
 WASHINGTON, April 22.-Easter Monday is known ss children's day at the White House and in the spacious grounds surrounding it. To-day the infantile boomers, in imitation of their adult prototypes, who are crossing the border into the promised land of Oklahoma, swarmed into the White House grounds, made their locations on the grassy knolls and proceeded to the joyous occupation of rolling brilliant dyed Easter eggs. The merry laughter of hundreds of children rang in the air, and the pretty cos- tunes of mothers and maids who came to keep watchful eye over the rolticking young sters, rendered the scene an attractive one, and one which the occupants of the executive mansion frequently appeared at the windows to admire. The merriment and pleasure of the occasion was enhanced by an order is- sued by Secretary Tracy requiring the Marine band to furnish music for the little ones dur ing the afternoon and many impromptu dances were indulged in.
 The Secretary of the Navy has issued the following order to take effect tomorrow: Navy department, Washington, 1889. The admiral of the navy has been appointed
 
 the occasion of the centennial celebration of the inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States. From the date of this order until May 3, 1889, all the United States naval vessels in the port of New York in commission will be under his orders, and all commanding officers will gov ern themselves accordingly. The command ant of the New York navy yard is hereby directed to cooperate with the admiral in making the naval display 8 success. B. F. TRACY, Secretary of Navy. The Supreme court of the United States, in an opinion rendered to-day by Justice Brad ley holds that the law of limited liability to steamship companies applies to cases of loss of life or injury to merchandise or goods. The case in which this opinion was delivered was that of John H. Butler, Nathaniel Beach ct al. appellants vs. the Boston & Savannah Steamship Co.,, growing out of the loss of the steamship City of Columbus near Martha's Vineyard in 1884. The decision of the Cir cult court of Massachusetts in, favor of the steamship company was affirmed.
 The resignation of Nicholas M. Bell, super intendent of foreign mails, has been accepted by the Postmaster General.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
A Suicide.

BRIDGEPORT. April 22.-John Kienzey, one of the best known Germans in this city, for- merly a saloon keeper, aged S1, committed suicide at his residence in warner's block, Bulls Head, this afternoon, by shooting him- self through the body with rife. He had been suffering with mental depression.
 sI3,oOO Pledged fn n Few Minutes.
 BRIDGEPORT, April 22.-At the Church of the Redeemer Oniversalist) an Easter offer ing was called for by the pastor at the close of the morning service, and in less than twenty minutes the sum of 5000 was pledged. which will relieve the society en- tirely from debt, and clear their valuable church property of all incumbrance. Four teen persons were received into church mem. bership
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Tran.carmen Riot.

VIENNA, April 22.-The rioting in come O. tion with the strike of the tram-carmen was renewed to-day. The strikers attacked the cars and succeeded in smashing many of them. The cavalry were again called ont and charge was made upon the rioters, many of whom were wounded. About 1O0 strikers were arrested.
 The Favoriten, Ottakrin and Dornbach quarters have been occupied by cavalry. Every arrest made to-day was followed by vigorous rally of the mob with the obJect of rescuing the prisoner.
 It is estimated that there were 10000 riot CTS. One woman was trampled to death, Many persons were seriously injured
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-23

G1TUATION by young girl to do general hous 0 work in small family. Call at