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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
A Bad state or Affairs.

Davenport, which has been growing
more wicked as 1t has been growing
larger, has reached an appalling stage in
it's sinward movement. The Salvation
Army after making two years steady
bombardment upon the city, was finally
repulsed with disastrous results and
driven out. Now it is likely to lose its
y. NJ. C.. A. The board of directors Of
the association and the ministers ssso>
citation of the city held joint meeting
Wednesday to consider the interests of
the Y. NJ. G. A. The fact presented it
self that the difficulty experienced in se>
curing sufficient sum of money to li9ui-
date the Indebtedness of the association
and to provide the current expenses for
the remainder of the year makes the
future life of the association very doubt
full. II was decided to hold a union mass
meeting in Burtis opera house Sunday
evening the 14th inst. Speakers will be
secured from abroad and every effort
made to have representative meeting so
that Its decision will voice the sentiment
OF the community concerning this work
1t is not unlikely that the churches
would all be driven out one by one il the
ministers were not organized for protec-
ton and self defence.
In the meantime Rock Island is going
ahead with Its new Y. M. G. A. and First
NJ. E. church building projects.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05

C. B. & Q. Sunday. by the conditions of
which the Sunday night passenger out of
Rock Island and the Sunday night
passenger out of st. Louis will be
abandoned. There will also be impor>
tant changes in the running of the Ster>
ling trains.
The Germans spectacular Ministries
were at the Rock Island house for break
fast this morning, enroute from Sterling
to Muscstine. Manager Wright here en-
gagged Eddie and Elias Nixon, aged re-
spectively fourteen and eleven years, and
sons of-Wm. Nixon, of Davenport, TO
accompany the company. The boys are
unusually gifted and Manager Wright
thinks he can make quite an attractive
feature out of them. Mr.. Nixon. whose
wife Is dead, has six children and he is
training them all for the stage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
Only safe Way.

If stranger calls on you and asks you
to sign some kind of contract on a re-
ceipt. first read the document through
carefully to see what it is. Then read il
by sections to set if it is right. Then
turn it upside down to make sure that il
is all right. Then see how it would read
crosswise. to ascertain whether 1t Is q
disguised promissory note. II after
these tests, you discover nothing wrong
about it, get out the ink bottle and the
pen. Examine the point of the pen care
fully and wipe il on your hair. Then
shake up the ink bottle to make sure the
ink has the right color. and did not freeze
last winter. Then dip the pen slowly in
the ink Next, lake 1t in your right
hand. Then spre ad out the document to
be signed, and tlien--tell the agent to
call some other day. after you hsve had
an interview with lawyer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
River Riplets.


There is at present fairly good stage
of water.
Capt. VIM. Burke, the we'll known
steamboat man. intends going to Okla.
homa to take up claim.
The G. ]. Caffrey 10 busy bringine
down RATS for the Weyerhauser & Denk
mann's mills which commence operation,
next Monday.
The little local packet. Verne Swain
is perfect jewel of brightness this year
She has been thoroughly overhauled and
reprinted.
Steamboat Inspectors ]. G. Scott and
T. W. Burns are at the Harper. They
have a number of steamers to inspect
hereabouts, including the ferry Spen.
Ger.
A familiar and genial continuance is
missed from the ferry crew this year. II
is William Adsmson, who has given up
his position as head engineer. because in
order to devote himself exclusively to the
foundry business. in which he has asso
ciated himself with Mr.. Ruick. Ben.
Wilson, the veteran steamboat engineer,
succeeds Mr.. Adamson as head engineer.
The new Gem City. the grey hound Of
the upper Mississippi, will probably
make her first appearance in these waters
tomorrow. She was expected to leave
st. Louis yesterday bound for St. Paul
She will run in the Keokuk trade thii
year as usual.
The Diamond 10 line will have but
three boats in commission on the Missis,
sippi this season. unless the business de.
velops into larger proportions than the
Mary Morton, Pittsburg and Sidney car
handle, when one or two Of the others
will be brought out. Negotiations are
now pending for the sale of the Jose.
phine to a syndicate headed BY Capt. NJ
Il. Davis. the Quincy confectioner. who
proposes to run her in the excursion
trade between Louisiana and Burlington
The company holds the boat at %. 600
and the syndicate win prabably pay it
the cost 81, 900 to build ten years ago.
II the deal 10 contaminated, the Jose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
Another big Purchase.

News comes from Minneapolis Of one
of the largest single pine-land transac-
lions in that part of the country, Some
months ago Mr.. A. b. Wilder of Min
neapolis gave the Eau Claire man an op.
ton on the standing pine on large trac,
of land in Mile Lac county, MINI. Elk.
Senator Sabin purchased the option and
concluded the trade. On Tuesday Sena.
tor Sabin disposed OF the pine to Mr.
Weyerhaeuser. the we'll known lumber
man OF this city. The sale wsi
made for s450.000 The pine will be
handled by the Mississippi River Log
ging company and will be foated from
the st. Croix into the Mississippi and
thence down the river.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05

phine. which is on her way to Winona,
will go on the ways at Dubuque. on her
return. where she will be fitted for the
excursion trade. The Diamond 10 peo>
pie are also anxious to dispose of the
Libbie Con2er and the Josie. The for
mer will probably be sent to the Mis-
souri, river to enter the excursion BUSH
ness. The Josie will be allowed to lie in
the bay at Quincy until a purchaser is
found for her, the company valuing her
at 5000. The Libbie Coneer may be
enlarged to the size OF the Mary Morton
in the event of business increasing to
such an extent az 10 warrant four large
packets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
The Ninth street Church.

Extensive improvements heretofore
fully noted, having been made at the
Ninth Street NJ. E. church, special SER
vice will be held Sunday at 10:45 a. m.
There will be preaching by Rev. j. s.
McCord, of Dubuque. who comes TO help
this little church start out anew. The
choir is in good condition to give some
excellent music. The First NJ. E church
will close for the morning service. so all
can go to this reopening The Sabbath
school will hold its regular session but
close early enough for all to 60 down to
the Ninth street to hear Doctor McCord,
their old pastor.
There will be provisions made to seat
all. as the capacity is twice as great as
ever before. MIR. Cue says. 'let every
body send in an offering to help this
people who are poor but doing a good
work" At this church In the evening
Rev. G. W. Cue will preach to the
mechanics and all classes of toling men
and their families who are disposed to
hear him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
BRiEFLETS.

Nj. i K.
Nice oranges at Longs.
Fresh vegetables at Mays.
Fresh eggs and butter at Longs.
Choice oranges at F. G. Youngis
Spring fixtures 123 cents at Taylor's.
Choice lettuce and spinach at Longs.
Curtain cloth 9 cents yard at Tay-
lors.
Room moulding cents a foot at Tay,
lors.
On the nod-M & KS. spring stock of
clothing.
n. & K. are getting ready, look out
for them.
Look for bargains at the M. s K. to-
morrow.
Fresh vegetables of all kinds at F. G.
Young's.
Watch NJ. s KS announcements to-
morrow.
For nobby fit and spring styles go to
the NJ. & K.
The place to buy your footwear is at
the NJ. & &.
1t is treat to see M. s. KS. spring
stock of goods.
Bronze slippers in all widths can be
found at the NJ. s. K.
Those patent leather low shoes have
arrived at the NJ. & K.
Just received new line of shirt waists
and pants at the NJ. & K.
The NJ. s. e promise unusual and un
expected bargains for spring.
Gentlemen in need of fine shoes. can
find what they want at the NJ. & K.
Will sell wall paper and border as low
as any house in the city. TaYlor's.
Ladies in search of fine shoes can find
just what they want at the NJ. s. K.
Another invoice Of those fine 30 80 kid
shoes just received at the NJ. q K.
Those unexpected inducements NJ. &
X. promised will be in readiness tomor>
row.
NJ. & K. promised you something un-
usual this spring. They will be ready
tomorrow-be on the lookout,
The January term Of the circuit court
came to an end this afternoon. Judge
Glenn adjourning it sine die.
Never in your life have you seen such
bargains as NJ. s K will place on sale
tomorrow. Look out for them.
In the list of subscribers to St. Luke's
hospital, the donation of Mr.. Peter Fries
-$12-was accidentally omitted.
julius j Junge has just received a
fresh car load of that world renowned
and celebrated Colfax mineral water.
The Y. w. G. T. U. will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock in the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms.
There is q rumor to the effect that the
Holmes syndicate has about closed nego-
tiations for the purchase of the Central
street railroad in Moline.
The Davenport postoffice is to be
moved from the quarters it has occupied
since 1866, at the corner of Third and
Perry, to Forests block. Brady aud
Fourth streets.
Clemann & Sslzmann have the largest
assortment Of furniture and carpets and
the lowest prices west of Chicago. Don't
forget the place. Harper's theatre build
ing. No. 1926 and 1897 Second avenue.
A new time card goes into elect on the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
Lodge IuataIlatiau

s@ps&o
Last evening Ucal Lodge 80s, I. O. o
f., installed officers as follows:
d d G M--James F Van Horn.
n G-P Greenawalt.
vow Baker.
Rec Sew V Stafford.
Per Sec-Jsmes F Van Horn.
Treas-W ii Scott.
War j Farmer.
Cond-S Woodin.
1G-P 81 W Nehlsen.
CD Fl Henschen.
R S N G-J W Herbert.
Ism G-P A Keller.
RSV CD d Lamont
LSV G. G D Fletcher.
RS Sd L Thomas.
L 81 G Gansert.
Advertised List OF Letters No.l5.
List of letters uncalled for At the Posloffice al
Rock Island. Rock Island county, nlinols
April 8, 1889.
Breed A LvRch Miss
Bailey Geo W McIniery Miss Maggie
Buck Bro Geo McWhinHey John
Bruvorf Moore Thomas
Fis ier D Myers William
harmon Wilnam Rasmussen Hubbard
Henry WIN Rappleys M
Heirs OF Thos Malloy smith W
Langfed Victor Snyder jennie
Lorenz John Stombs or Stoms jos
futile Jessie
FOREIGN.
Halen Mrs Lovisa
Give the number OF the list when calling for
advertised letters. A. HUEsING, P. NJ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05

1t is to the interest of every desiring to buy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05

The body is more susceptible to benefit
from Hoods Sarsaparills now than at
any other season. Therefore take it now
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-05
Advertised List or Letters No *

The ladies friend. Ponds Extract. No
household should be without it. Book
OF directions around each bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
4 s,cn,ilcan, Speech.

The speech Of the King of Saxony at the
opening of the Saxon Diet is significant in
many respects. II holds out a promise OF
German homogenei.y. is an earnest OF faith
in BlsMkKcx's assurance that Germany de-
sires peace. and Is calculated to put in mo-
ton the influences that will lead 70 COM
pulsion Of partial disarmament in Europe
King ALByKr Is represented as saying that
be congratulated the Diet upon the IN
crease Of trade in the country and the i'm
proved condition Of the woTkingmcn, and
rs promising that bills would be intro
duced for the extension Of railways and nm
increase in the grant for educational pur-
poses. Trade is conservatism, and educa-
ton Is the SAFEGUARD that stands between
liberty and license. Saxony is ono OF the
most powerful OF the States in the German
Union, the presidency Of which IL vested IN
Il @ King Of Prussia. and this not only on ac-
count of her vote in the Bundesrath, but
owing to the recognition she has in the
pnc4,fm coufrGtcrnndtts. BY reason OF that
acrcement-an agreement between the
houses Of Brandenburg. Saxony, ana
Hesse-the Kingdom of Saxony has ira
ditional, not TO say ancient constitutional
moral weight in German affairs which
could not be ignored even should she iml
10 obtain her rights in case the contin-
gency provided for in the pac''en contra
L7nitatis should arise. King ALBERT's
speech. therefore. may be regarded both
as an echo from Berlin and rs foreshadow-
ing relief. if possible, from keeping Eli
rope n camp. 1t appears TO demonstrate
that the German mind is turning gradu-
ally to trade, aud that commercial inter
course between the States hes commenced
which will evcntuate i'll making 1t safe
for the empire TO rely IN protecting the
Fatherland upon the f'rO t1honfc7's rather
than upon the immense military establish
ment that now has to be maintained.
When that contamination has been reach
cd Germany. it goes without saying. can
afford to have o parliamentary government
in tho sense that that phrase is now under
stood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
The Ono ForReries.

Mr.. HALsTEAD comes out in long let
ter-occupying with his " exhibits" awholC
page of lis paper-giving history of the
famous forged paper purporting to connect
Mr.. CAMPBELL with corrupt legislative
Job. II is not very interesting to out.
siders, nor is the matter now important
anywhere Dir. HALsfEAD acknowledged
that the document was forgery as soon as
he was convinced of the fact. This he
ought 10 have credit for But he cannot
be excused for holding up the forged docu.
ment as damaging 10 CAMPBELL and saying
nothing about the signatures TO the same
paper of JoHs SasEsAs, BES. BurTEE-
WORTH, and other leading Republicans.
This stain cannot be washed out,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
TnE Tnurn OF rur MArrra.--After co

TnE Turn OF raE MArrKR.--After copy
Ing what we said few DAYS ago as to the
good results that might follow the visits 10
Virginia OF cHrADLE, BUERows. &C., &C.,
the Portsmouth 7tsses-E Enterprise comments
- follows;
During recent visit 10 Pennsylvania
We took occasion 10 ask a great many peo-
pie who were Republicans la politics II
They favored mixed schools or p,isceeena-
sion. and faded 10 ind any who were adyo.
antee OF che former, snd We never heard Q
southern Democrat exross more violent
anlaeonism 70 the latter than did the Penn.
oylv6niany. But ~ 70 tho pnblic schools,
1ome q them said that IN the North waere
~ b hundred wiits eiiidrsn;
III ysgs viIIisg Y toiersts mixed public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
The Number OF Conntios.

CHARLorTBsvuLE VA. Nov. II, 1889.
To he Editor Of DE DrspGttfi
| had small wager with a friend day
or two ago that there were over 100 coun-
ties in Virginia Knowing there were exact
ly 1Ol, felt some little conjunction III
making him pay. When 10! he brings me
to-day's issue of your paper TO prove be
was right. How did You fan into such an
errorY Please publish in your next the ex-
act number. And while | am writing
would like t. ask what Governor Cameron
meant in hig letter exposing Malone 10y
accusing hitu of misleading his letter! Did
he not mean miS'ocatinq? | also observed
in your mans comments upon that letter
you inyariaI5y used his language:
CONSTANT READER.
In several places the WaIrock-Rlchard-
son Almanac states the number OF counties
at 100. So does the American Almanac.
As to the word date, SToRMoNTH SAYS
"daie. time or period. See data" Under
"ddtd" he says:
"From datum, thing given, tho time
and place of writing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

A Chicago man who has been wrestling
with the ballot-reform question suggests
that sworn officers Of election be mounted
and each voter be hunted down and be
given an opportunity of depositing his
ballot without the inconvenience of going
TO the polls. Such scheme might very
properly be termed the hoSstralian sys-
tenn Washington Post.
1t would not be new in Virginia. We
have had several very successful and very
satisfactory primary elections conducted
in the manner indicated by the Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

The fact that FORAKER was defeated by a
large majority whilst the Republican can
didste for Iieutenant-Goyernor was elect
ed emphasizes the rebuke which the peo-
pie of Ohio last week administered TO the
hero of Confederate-hag memory. lie is
alone IL his defeat. SO far as the State OH
GERS are concerned. and upon him there
fore, because the Republicans lost the lie.
e;slature, will be poured the maledlctioD;
of his Republican brethren in Ohio and
all over the Union. lie will be recognized
hereafter as a political JONAH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

schools rather than 90 10 the expense OF
maintaining separate schools for handful
al children. and Il Is well known thnt the
average Pennsylvania viii 60 long way
in giving np his opinions and sentiments
although their prcjudices are very strong,
before they will put their hands into their
pockets. However, they were very posi-
tive in their assurance that they would not
favor mixed schools in the South, where
the negroes were 40 much moro numc-
xorap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

The FRHscBNAs PABALLELED.--A crimi.
sl in French court who bad just been
convicted Of numbering bis father and
mother was asked by tho judge if ae had
anything 20 say 20 show that he ought not
10 be hanged. pity poor orphan" was
the reply. The New York tribune has dis
tinguished itself in like manner. II cites
the election frauds ia Montana as reason
Why Congress should pass a Federal cleo
tson-law--frau committed under Fede
ral law administered by Federal officials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

A Vista
~ bricks, IN somber walls austeroly set,
rs.,ts' 1890 f..te.x HsH hidden ~ ffo1f0

Dull bricks, IN somber walls austeroly set,
Dull bricks below. hsif hidden by trodden
heaps
OF hrok on tawny leavss, dark boughs all vet,
With Guilty tears that sad November woep.
Wasting with lsie erlsving what sbe keeps
OF tarnishsd gold on ragged branches yet
The vista opens thus. but distance sleeps,
softer end softer still, in violet,
Tbs forms unoyely, mioging yellow light
Win shade aerial. until gaze
Far on 20 aHb0r skies, serensiy bright
Above tho low. duii>ruddy autama hare:
The common etfsst by heavenly aiehrfny,
Turned 10 q golden pathway 10 tho shy.
The above was written by Miss Annie w..
Of Richmond and was published in the
Philadelphia Times. II 10 now by request
reproduced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

The Democrats and MugwGlaps are deep
in Grief over the admission of Montana. IL
cuts off Democratic judge from com
handing the count of a fraud as haerant
as our Fourth Ward, A, forgery. II Is very
sad.-Cinc01ndd Commercial CARTE.
We are glad TO learn that the Democrats
do not intend to allow the Montana frauds
to be consummated if they can help it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

IAN audience in Boston on Sunday
night voted unanimously that GEORGE
FRANCIS Tram was not insane" But was
a Boston audience competent 10 vote on
that question:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
PROCLAMATION.
GTATE OF VIRGINIA.
-
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION BY TIE
GOVERNOR.

In the belief that tho people OF Virginia should
render praise 10 "Go1 the Father Almighty,
maker Of heaven and earth" for the many mer-
cies voucnsafed TO them during the past year,
and In accordance with custom, | hereby sci
apart and appoint
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER -, 1889,
as a day Of Thanksgiving
recommend mat upon that day our people
assemble in their respective places OF worship
10 offer thanks 10 the King Of Glory for Hts
wetchful care In the past and with gratttudo Oe-
seech Him "tO deliver us from evil and uls-
chief from SIM and from the "craits aud as
saults OF our enemies In the future.
Let the daY be marked by good deeds 10 those
who arc distressed "in mind, body, or estate" ,;
by relet 70 she poor and tho desOlate, by sym-
patty with the sick aud the afflicted, and by
loving kindness a. the Preside.
May IL be- day OF Thanksgiving TO the ever
lasting God by giving praise to the Creator and
Preseryer OF all mankind" mot only with our
lips out In our lives"
In testimony whereof have kereuntO set my
hand and caused the Great Seal OF the State OF
Virginia 70 be afiiKed.
Done at the Capitol, in Richmond, this 18th
day Of November. IN tho year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and
tho IliLh year OF the Commonwealth.
FITZHUGH LEE,
Governor OF Virginia.
By the Governor:
Ii. W. FLOURS0Y.
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
no l3-l0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

CHEADLE has been talking again of what
poor people and strange things he saw
during bis recent iourneyings in Virginia.
II is Of no consequence what CHEADLE says.
Nobody here ever heard of him before his
visit TO us in MAHoNE's interest; and no.
body is likely ever TO hear any good" Of
him this year or next. in Virginia or In
diana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

Reading noiiccs In ronding- matter type, ave
Iines or iss.. 81 IN nonpatch loaded. &c.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on sE-
piiestionL
All letters and tciegra ms must be addressed
teTHR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii NOT be re-
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

The Washington Prscs says: "'CLEvE-
LAND is in the air. says Mr. CARLISLE.
Well. DAVID D. HILL is not in the air.
Which is heir apparent, and which heir
nresu,nutiye TO the presidency?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

"The finest collection of postage-stamps
in this country is said to be owned by
GEORGE GouLD. His fathers collection of
stamps is also notable one" Who ever
doubted that the GouLDs had plenty Of
STAMPS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
l should lie to hug every editor in the State

Slc SEMPgK TrRANNfs.
While the above first appeared in the
Dispaach aud was headed For the Dis
path" If the writer. who seems DESTROYS TO
embrace all the editors. rs one OF Nirginla's
fair daughters, we will modestly submit 10
her sweet Will. notwithstanding that an
cient injunction from the fathers OF the
republic about avoiding all entang.ing
alliances" Charlottesville JeGesoaiags.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

mexico wants Guatemala. She also
wants all the Central American States"
Wen. what if she does, who else wants
them?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

Thanks to the Fsrmville journal for il
kind reference TO the Dispatch IN It's issue
Of this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
BRIEF COMMENT.

MALONE and FORAKER can very properly
claim that they are the grand kickers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15

That is TO say, plain NJ or an N with a
line drawn across il. WORCESTER and SToE-
MONTH both say that the plain N stands
for one thousand (mille).