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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

Assessor Palfry is increasing
largely property that is liable to
taxation. He discovers by individ-
,ual canvass any number of cattle and
horses that do not appear on the
assessors list, and is having them
enrolled. No doubt Mr.. Palfiy will
, also attend to differentiation of real
estate throughout the parish.-H.
Mary RevieaO.
And if we have not been misin.
formed Assessor OBryan is having a
similar experience in this parish.
From the patient, thorough manner
in which he is endeavoring to syste-
matize his work. and the house to
house assessment, we believe he will
discover a largely increased amount
of property on the tax roll:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

Every tEiug is usually patent to
an inventor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

eve do hereby certify that we super
wise the arrangements for all the Monthly
and Semi-Annual Drawings Of the Louis
lana State Lottery Co, and n person
manage and control the Drawing them
selves, and that the SAME. are conducted
t Er,n n1 nii n&a.t fu.s n and , we apt sopn la tho
Company to use this certificate. with fas-
smiles of our signatures ATTACHED, in ita+
advertisements
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

While as a good Democrat we
deplore the downfall Of the Demo
cratic administration, we do find
comfort in one thing, however. 1t is
this, that James G.. Blaine has been
chosen. by Mr.. Harrison as Secretary
of State. We believe that Mr..
elaine will give US a firm, determined
; foreign policy, and force a proper
respect fer the American flag. The
: pacific weakened policy Of the
. past has been so utterly at variance
with American character as to make
1T extremely humiliating to have any
-contr oyersy with foreign powers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09

3,134 FTlze. amounting I'd -. 41750,o
NoTE.-Tieket drawing Capital Prizes
are not entitled to terminal Prizes.
formation desired. write legfbly to tho
undersigned, clearly stating your RESI-,
dence, with State, County, Street anu
Number. More rapid return mail delivery
will be assured by your enclosing an
Envelope bearing your full address. a.
Send Postal Note, Express Money III
ders. of New York Exchange IN Ordinary
letter. Currency by Express tat ouf o.
pense) ADDRESSED
NJ. A. s}AUpEAaS,
Nnw lrieaaa. La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Louisiana State Lottery CO,

Incorporated by the Legislature i'll 1868.
and its franchise made a part of the pre-
sent State Constitution, in 1870, by an
OVERWHELMING POPULAR yOTE.
ItsGRAND I1NARY DRAM
INGS take place Semi. nnnaIlv. June
and December>, and its GRIND SINGLE
NUMBER DRAWINGS t4ae place on
each of the other ten month in the year,
A a!a aay Of 4! Music a ) New z os paS..e' La a. ~.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-03-09
Letter from LaAe Arthur.

l~echanical purposes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
When He Was "a Clerk.


The Man About Town numbers among his
friends n gentleman now well up in the
world, but who a few years ago, when still a
youth, was employed as an under clerk in
the Office Of a prosperous merchant. Among
his friends was a prominent church dignitary,
who was unacquainted with his wherea bouts
and CHANGED one day to call upon his en-
ployer. Recognizing in the clerk an old ae-
qualntance, he gave him a most cordial
greeting. After his departure the rna-cl,nt
turning to the clerk, remarked: ut seems 20
me that your social aspirations are little
lofty"
The clerk rejoined: "And it seems TO me
that my employer is impairment The
argument grew heated and ended in blows.
the merchant getting decidedly the worst OK
1t. To render the matter worse, the stove
was overturned, setting fire to the store, and
the merchant called Justify for the police.
Badly frightened, and with visions If jails
and juries in his mind, the clerk fed breath
less from the store and ran blindly away from
the scene of the disturbance, pursued by the
guardians of the peace Espying hospital,
he turned in at the gate, and fell at the door
In a heap. One of the sisters came and had
him assisted to bed, where he lay for two
weeks, undergoing medical treatment and
quaking inwardly for fear of detection. In
the meantime the newspapers discussed his
strange disappearance, and the police ran
sacked the town for him in vain. He sue
ceeded in deceiving the attendants, who re-
garded his condition with alarm, but at the
end of two weeks they pronounced him sufi-
GENTLY recovered to leave the hospital. He
paid his bill, slipped quietly out Of town, and
his old employer still wonders what manner
Of fate befell him--St Louis Republic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
COURT CHATTER.
The McDarrnh Case-TwO Divorces
.Granted-Grand Jury Report.

The McDarrah Case-Two Divorces
:Granted-Grand Jury Report.
The McDarrah $40 900 damage suit
against this city went to the jury last
evening at Z o'clock, and at IL o'clock
this morning verdict of 1895 for the
plaintiff was brought in. This cuts the
previous verdict down nearly $1,000.
The city will probably settle on these
terms.
Chas. Durham, as counsel for Mrs.
Jane Killing, asked leave with the con-
sent of the defendants counsel VIM.
Jackson, to change the plea from seps-
rate maintenance to divorce from VIM
Killing, to which the Defendant would
default and allow suitable alimony. The
change was made, the defendant called
and defaulted and the decree ordered with
"a 600 alimony.
The civil suit of Geo. Framing VS..
Lewis wilson, of Rural. was called, and
jury selected. composed of j. K.
Groom. John Taylor. Seth Lehman, John
F. Ballman. VIM. Ross, Dennis Coleman,
II. G.. Mcconnell, Simon Burns, Patrick
Brady. John Ballmsu. Robt Richardson,
and Joseph Walters. The suit is for
S42 damages alleged to lie suffered in his
corn crop by the defendants pigs.
Messrs. Beardsley and McEniry are for
the plaintiff, and Mr. Kenworthy for the
defendant
This asternoon Johanna Schuett was
granted divorce from Fred Schuett on
the ground of cruelty. Plaintiff was de-
PENDANTS second wife. his first wife be-
ing burned to death about two years ago
and he married again about year ago.
The grand jury made a partial report
at noon of the following Indictments:
Thomas DAILY, burglary of Constance
Mulack's house, June "a.
John Clark and John Crane. burglary
of the quarter boat of the government
fleet, Aug. z.
Frank Norris, burglary Of Michael Col
Inns room at GordOn's hotel, Aug. 5.
Thomas DAILY. larceny o. umbrella from
Emma Beck.
Theodore NJ. DIckman, larceny of q
suit of clothes from Edmund Lewis, Dec.
10.
Geo. King. robbery of Oscar H. Erick-
son, Aug. %.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
THE PAVEMENT.
wednesday Nights Rain-The De-
presssOns and what made Them.

How the Brick surface stood
wednesday Nights RaIn-The De-
presssons and what Made Them.
Wednesday nights heavy downpour of
rain was q good test of the stabili:ys Of
the new pavement against the force Of
the elements, and the brick surface stood
the ordeal admirably. Osly a little
depression appeared in the block between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, and
it was readily accounted for by the fall
ure of the property holders to put in
their sidewalk at the proper grade back
of the curbing and thus strengthen the
curbing and preventing the sand be.
tween the two courses of brick from
working out. There is also, as there has
been for some time. a depression about
the shut-off pipe in the middle of the
street east of Nineteenth street, but this
is due to the fact that the sand was not
packed sufficiently solid when it was put
in. All these defects can be readily
remedied.
Those made Wednesday night, how
ever. should serve as a warning to the
mayor to remove the cause by ordering
all sidewalks put down In accordance
with the grade along Second avenue as
elsewhere in the city before winter
weather comes on. The city's executive
should attend to this without delay.
The space between the car track inter-
sections has been paved with Bardolph
brick on the Milan road as well as the
Moline 81 Rock Island, President Daven-
port having previously contracted with
Supt. Schnitger. of the Holmes lines.
both for the paving material and Johns
ton rail for replacing the track through
that portion. this with the Holmes eros
sings giving uniformity to the intersect-
ing tracks.
The paving of the space between the
car tracks as far as the west side of
Seventeenth street was completed this
morning, and the paving operations were
suspended for the remainder of the week.
owing to delay in the shipment of
Galesburg brick, occasioned by the loss
of a kiln that was intended for Rock
Island. Supt. Nevins then set his entire
force to work grading the block west of
Seventeenth street, and hopes to accom-.
plish this in time to commence paving
again Monday morning. when he ex-
poets another consignment of Galesburg
brick.
The first cars of the 40, 900 Cambridge
brick for the under course were received
this morning, They are fine specimens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
A Renefit Game.

The board of directors Of the Daven-
port base ball club held a meeting yester-
day afternoon to discuss matters pertain
ing to the club and plans for the future.
The club has signed new pitcher named
Whitaker, of Baltimore. He is expected
to report in the course Of a week or ten
days. The directors and the people Of
Davenport are very anxious to see the
club win the league pennaut. The &C
ton of the other clubs in he league has
necessarily caused the Davenport club to
increase its salary limit, and, in order to
win the pennant. it will he necessary to
increase the funds of the club. For this
purpose the directors have decided to
have benefit game a week from Saturs
day when the Springfield play 'on the
Davenport grounds, and il is the inten-
ton of the directors to lave sold be-
tween 900 to 700 tickets TT 81 apiece,
good for the admittance OF gentleman
and lady to the grounds and grsndstand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
A Serious Mishap.

Ex-Alderman G. J. Larkin, senior
member of the contracting firm of Lark
in & Stephens. met with a very serious,
and indeed greatly to be regretted, mis-
hap this morning. He was directing the
unloading of the material for the flag
stone walk to be laid in front of Nc.
Csbe's buildings by the firm. when one Of
the great four-ton slabs of sandstone
slid off the wagon. and before Mr.. Lark
in could escape, caught his right foot
against the building, and held il fast.
With remarkable grit and self-posses
sion he stood the suspense and ordeal of
having the stone removed, until his foot
could be released from its sgonizing po>
sition. He was then conveyed to his
home on Elm street. where Drs. Trues-
dale and Craig attended him.
The physicians were surprised to find
upon examination that there were no
bones broken. though the foot was very
badly bruised, although there is severe
puncture about six inches above the ankle,
occasioned, perhaps, by the projecting
ragged edge of the slab. The doctors
apprehend no serious results.
The force of the blow was such that it
cracked the front of the old building be
tween which and the stone Mr.. Larkin's
foot was wedged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
The Advantages of ..Fortv win,ss. {"

Sleep is closely connected with the question
Of diet; good sleeping" was noticeable fea-
ture in the large majority of DR.. Humphreys
cases. Sound, refreshing sleep Is Of the ut
most consequence to the health of the body
and no substitute can be found for IL as a
storer of vital energy. Sleeplesspess is, how
ever, often a source of great trouble to elderly
people, and one which is not easily relieved
Narcotic remedies are generally mischievous;
their first effects may be pleasant, but the
habit of depending upon them rapidly grows
until they become indispensable. When this
stage has been reached the sufferer is In q far
worse plight than before In all cases the
endeavor should be made to discover whether
the sieeplessness be due to any removable
cause, such as indigestion, cold, want Of exer.
else, and the like. In regard to sleeping IN
the daytime, there is something to be said
both for and against the practice. A nap Of
'.forty winks" In the afternoon enables many
aged people to get through the rest Of the day
In comfort. whereas they feel tired and weak
when deprived Of this refreshment II they
rest well at night there can be no objection
to the afternoon nap, but If sleeplessnsss be
complained of, the latter should be discon-
tinued for time. Most old people find that
reclining posture, with the feet and legs
raised, is better than the horizontal position
for the afternoon nap. Digestion proceeds
with more ease than when the body Is recum-
bent. -Fortnightly Review.
Alabama will have an ;mmocaa ,o-r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
HENNEPIN GOT THERE.
But the Res0lu ions Do Net Show
How the Cincinnati Waterway con-
vention Treated the Important
Measure---Why Was IL Suppressed

From the tone o. the resolutions sem
out in the associated press reports of the
declarations of the he Cincinnati water
way convention, the natural conclusion
to be arrived at is that the Hennepin
canal was most bea ltifully and carefully
ignored. To those who read the name OF
Hon. j. II. Murphy, of Davenport, as
chairman of the cou mite on resolutions.
this appeared strange too, for it is reason
able to suppose thai "Our Jerry" would
not have permitted any resolutions to re-
ceive his endorsements that did not only
suitably refer to the canal, but give it a
good send of. and demand that congress
recognize its importance. Happily.
though strangely, he associated press
did not fully report the resolutions adopt
ed by the convention and very important
one, a declaration in fact that congress
cannot read without thinking about, was
suppressed in the Geographic reports.
Ii pertained to the Hennepin canal.
Congressman Gest returned from Cin>
cinnsti this afternoon, and when asked
by an ARGUS representative as to why
the canal was ignored in the convention,
his reply was:
The Hennepin canal never received
such an endorsement as it did in that
convention, uotwiths, anding that Illinois
had but two represen tstives in the con-
vention-Congressmsn Henderson and
myself, but with the aid of ex Congress
man Murphy we prepared and presented
a resolution, setting up the claims
of Hennepin in language that
was not unmistakable. Why it
was omitted in the resolutions is
more than can say, but we prepared,
and had adopted with the other resolu
tons, one setting forth fully the COM
mercial Importance of waterway con-
Meeting the lake system with the Mis-
sissippi, the construction of the canal
from Rock Island to Heunepin. and the
widening and deepinF of the Illinois &
Michigan canal, to the end that the up
per Mississippi valley might be put in di-
rect communication with the great lakes
and seaboard, and demanding of con.
gress suitable and Immediate appro-
priation for this very necessary project.
Yes, indeed, it was the best and most
forclble endorsement % my mind, that
the Hennepin has ever secured"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
NEw BANK BUILDING.


A Plan That IL Likely TO Give Rock
Island a Very Handsome Business
Block.
Prompted no doubt by the already ex-
pressed determination of Mitchell s.
Lynde to rebuild their present business
block on Second avenue and bounded by
East and West Seventeenth street. some
of the heaviest stockholders of one of the
other banking houses Of the city have
been recently discussing the ACCESSIBILITY
of erecting new and handsome building
for its own occupancy. The bank is in a
position to make such an investment and
the heaviest stockholders and directors of
the institution believe it would be pay,
ing one. Indeed the project has gone SO
far in its discussion that certain sites on
Second avenue have been negotiated for
and it is more than likely now that one
will be purchased within few days, and
that next spring the new building will
rise.
The intention is to erect block that
will not only be creditable as far as ap.
pesrances are concerned, but so de.
signed as to make it of great utility, not
only as a banking house, but other bust
ness purposes; to have desirable and con-
veDient snites of rooms for Office uses.
But one of the most important designs
of those having the project in hand is to
so arrange the upper story that it may be
used as grand temple for the various
secret society organizations of the city.
quet and dance halls, ante-rooms,
etc. The building would be built
in part by these orders. and
owned in part by them. SO that instead
of paying out rent continuously their
funds would be put out in paying in
vestment and something that after
awhile would yield an income instead of
drain on their treasures.
The public would rejoice to have such
plans fully consumm sted. What Rock
Island needs, as much as anything else,
is modern architecture in some of its
business blocks and all endeavors in that
direction should be encouraged. Were
it not that Mitchell s. Lynde propose
erecting handsome building the first
thing next spring. room might be made
In the new block for the public library,
board of education rooms, and even the
postoffice. New building projects should
receive all the advantages possible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
BREIFLETS.

Peaches and pears, at Mays.
Fresh olives in bulk, at Mays
ArTeurs ham and bacon, at MAYS.
Fine wild plums al c. G. Truesdale's
Oysters and celery, at F. G. Young's.
The finest and largest dressed chickens,
at Mays.
Choice pears and grapes. at F. G..
Young's.
Peaches and nutmeg melons, at F. G.
Youngs.
Fancy dressed chickens, at F. G.
Young's.
See the big selection of 10 cent vases
at Loosley's.
Leave orders for dressed chickens at c.
G. Truesdale's.
From 81 TO So saved on every suit
bought at the NJ. & K,
Trinity church cleared about $40 from
its concert week ago.
Drop into the crockery store of Loos-
ley and see his new goods.
Take your boys to headquarters, the
M. q K, for fine dress suits.
F. G. Young has just received car
load of those choice Cobb Gem" melons
From % cents to 81 so saved on every
pair of shoes bought at the NJ & h.
M. & K. are ready to receive your boys
their new fall stock has been received.
This is the last day of the Coe fair.
Several went up from Rock Island this
morning.
Chief Clerk r. G.. Willerton of the
Harper, returned from his visit to Des
Moines this morning.
The Black Hawk Building and Loan
association will meet in regular monthly
session this evening.
Mr.. II. L. Schill's new cottage on
Eighteenth street is ready for occupancy,
and he will take possession next week.
Just received and unpacked, over
5000 pounds of novelties in boys and
children's fine clothing, at the M. s. X.
Inspection is invited to the grandest
line of boys and children's clothing ever
shown in Rock Island-M. & K are head>
quarters.
MIR. Henry Won Ach, formerly of An
dalusia, has leased the room No. 1908.
Second avenue, and will in few days
days open first-clsss sample room.
The NJ. & K. always made strenuous
efforts In the way of boys and children's
novelties. but never have they been in q
position to show so many exc uisite styles
as this season
The new County Veteran association
will hold basket picnic at Concordia
park, South Moline, next Thursday,
when the organization of the associat ton
will be perfected.
! Mrs. Chas. Fiebig gave q reception to
about TWENTY-FIVE of her lady friends at
her home, 1913 Seventeenth street yester~
day afternoon, which proved most de
lightful event. Refreshments were served
and all enjoyed the occasion.
Rev. E. T. Harper. of Port Byron,
started Yesterday for Germany to pursue
course in Leipsic University. Mr.
Harper has gained considerable reputa
ton through his researches 10 the study
Of botany and has taught the study in
several of our county institutions. His
brother. Robert Harper. who is teacher
in the Lake Forrest Qll) University, &C,
companied him.
Mrs. Georgianna Bixby, head operator
in the Rock Island central telephone ex-
change, yesterday purchased through
Guyer & SweeDey's agency the pleasant
residence property of j. K. Groom on
Seventh avenue between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets, for 81. 500 with the in
tention OF occupying it. Mrs. Bixby's
mother viii make her home with her
daughter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
River Rlplets.

The Sidney, VIM. Boland, captain,
will be up Saturday night.
The Pittsburg passed down yesterday
with big trip of freight and passengers.
The Mary Morton, Larry Cubberly,
master, is expected down Sunday even
ing.
The steamer Golden Gate takes out q
moonlight excursion this evening
The stationary engineers have an ex.
cursion to Muscatine Sunday on the
steiner Golden Gate
The river is on a stand.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
Atrsutiou, Druitls

The new Grove U. A. G. D, of Rock
Island, will meet at Druid's hall, in etar
block, at 8 p. m. Saturday, for the pur-
pose of organizing and elscting officers
All members who have not been exam
med, will please call at DR.. Paul's office
at once. By order of
DEPUTY q. M. FREY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

Who of us are wltnout trouble be they
small or Target The blessings OF health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all Of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelew's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

One OF the incest residences, with all eonven-
fences, fine high corner lot S0xl5O one of the best
neighborho DDS on Fourth avenue.
81 00o will buy two stores, YELL located on Third
avenue. for any kind OF business. and the rent
paying a good interest on the investment.
81, 100 will buy dwelling with good business
roo u in 'front.' well located on Third avenue.
new building. one ofthe best money making
restaurants aud boarding houses in the city,
the c., r. Il p. depot, well located for any kind
OF business.
On of the best located three-story brick stores
for business Second avenue.
One OF the best paying meat markets IN the city ,
brick building, frst-class location, cheap.
$3.50 will buy good lot, 50x82, in good locs
tion il taken soon. One of the best lots in The
city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

Ponds Extract gives immediate relief
from pain. It's reputation and sale ex.
tend everywhere. Caution: Counter
feits are dangerous to use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
great remedy for regulating these organs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

Boats.
At Black Hawk watch tower landing
for rent by the hour or day. Ten row
boats, three sail boats and one barge.
CLARK, Agent,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06
Weather Force asst.

q. 8. srsN AL OFTIcr,
Washington, Il. c., Sept. q.
For the next "a hours for Illinois:
Fair; warmer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

nice residence at the Upper end of the city.
large corner lot, convenient to island, depot and
saw millr, cheap.
Anice new house, large lot, shrubbery trees,
etc, on Twenty fourth street, cheap
new house of eight rooms, fine To- 60xl5O
well located. within five blocks OF the postoffice
chesp.
neat brick house with q large lot for s. OlO
convenient TO upper depot and saw mills
Two dive lings with lot S0xl2i, well located on
Moline avenue. At great bargain.
A nice two-story dwelling, well 10 ,ated on
Twentieth street, cheap.
A nice residence. with improvements. large
grounds, on Elm street, cheap on easy terms
A two-story house and lot. convenient to the
upper saw mile, depot and round house,-vefy
cheap.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-06

A tree was cut down at Orting, w. T.,
that measured 80 feet long.