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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
Police Points.

Jos. McLesry. the decorative sign
painter. was again in the police court
this morning. having been arrested by
Officers Loge and Boland at the Rock
Island depot last night. He was fined IS
and costs. as was James Mcdonald for
the same offense- drunk and dlsorderly.
Officer Hetter detected q deacon In the
Baptist church carrying away coal in q
sack from fiat car in the C. B. & Q.
yards the other night. The deacon
pleaded poverty and sickness In his fam
lily and so aroused the sympathy of the
blue coat that he let hun go. 1t has
since been learned that the good deacon
has several farms and good income be-
sides.
government guard and an ex-alder>
man engaged in q test of their pugilistic
propensities in a Market square saloon
and the gnard blew his whistle, which
brought Officer Schaab to the rescue. He
escorted both participants to the station.
but they were afterward released.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
The Missing knight.

A few months ago John J. Schtffer. of
Poplar Bluffs. Mo-, reached the three
cities upon his return from California
where he had been in search Of work. He
remained q few days and then left his
hotel. Neither pains nor expense have
been spared to learn the whereabouts of
shaffer. The Knights Of Pyti las, to
which order he belonged, took hold Of
the matter and flooded several states
with thousands of descriptive circulars
offering q reward for any information
leading to the discovery of his where.
.abouts. Mr.. John N. Hogg. Of Daven-
port, has received q letter from 5hsffer.
dated at Union City. Tenn. Judging
from the wild statements in the letter 1t
Is thought that Shaffer is wandering aim
lessly about the country. probably out of
his mind.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
ANOTHER PAVING PROJECT
Ii is to Improve Seventeenth Street
to the Limits.
sireat Advantages TO Come Fro m such
an Enterprise, Including tho Beau-
tifying OF Market square.

ITO pave Seventeenth street from Sec
ond avenue clear out TO the limits of the
city would be capital idea now hat the
entire length OF Second avenue from
Twentieth street to its western terminus
is to be so improved" spoke one of a
number of citizens who had gathered 10
out OF the rain In Second avenue bust
meas house last evening.
You did not know, perhaps. that that
very subject had been already agitated,"
spoke up another who had partsk.n earn
estly In the conversation on Rock Islands
growth. which prompted the remark
heretofore quoted. A number o. repre-.
sentative and progressive minded citizens
and property holders haye been talking it
over and II is my opinion that at couu
Gil meeting in the very near future action
will be asked for on the proposition"
The Improvement thus contemplated
the ARGUS may state. is one of the most
important that the city could order, for
"oo'u hos onif INSURE ndlusOm6
thoroughfsre leading out from the very
center of the city, but would involve the
paving and identifying of Market square.
The tower at Mitchell & Lynde's corner
will probably be moved to the square
early in the spring and this would neces-
state moving the foundation bach some
what, and at the same time redec orsting
1t and putting 1t in order. Then the
plan is to petition the council to replace
the city weighmaster's quarters with
more slightly and artistic looking build
ing and to ave the entire surface with
granite.
This would give the Seventeenth street
paving project q start, and as there are
car tracks clear out to Seventh avenue,
and the street is not wide, the expense
incurred. especially if on the recently
adopted instsllment plan, would hardly
be felt. The brick paving impro vement
ought to be carried clear TO the top of
Seventeenth street hill. as it is-snd would
then be more so-One of the m )st ex-
tensively travelled thoroughfares leading
in from the country adjacent to the city.
and with a comfortable drive OF a mile
or more after reaching the limits of the
city. and with a neat, clean and sttrac>
tive Market square more farmers would
come to Rock Island, and people gener-
ally would take q better pride in the
square and visit it oftener. Let the
council consider we'll the advantages OF
paving the square and of Seventeenth
street to the city, and then order 1t as one
of the many projects in the line of public
advancement to be insugursted early in
the spring
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
Runaway Carrie.

The Davenport Democrat Gazette con-
tains the following pertaining to the run
away girl spoken Of in last nights AR
GUS:
Thursday AFTERNOON Carrie Spencer,
the eleven year old daughter of Clinton
carpenter, was traced by her father
through Rock Island to this city, and
by our police mstron was located in the
resort Of Liz Hampton. on Iowa street,
and rescued. She is frall, slight little
thing with no thought of wrong, and was
sent here by fast woman of Clinton
who gave her q dollar and directed her
to the person with whom she was found.
Her mother is said to have run away
from home some time ago. and to be liv-
ing here in Davenport today. After her
departure Spencer married again. The
little girl says that her stepmother treats
her severely. and that she ran away to
escape her unkindness. She was un-
feignedly happy. however. at seeing her
father again, and was glad to 60 home
with him again.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

The BARRIERS Protective Union OF Ills
nois has been incorporated. with present
headquarters at Freeport. II is Intended
to become 9 labor organization which
shall include all the tonsorial artists Of
the state. It's objects are to regr late the
trade and induce general cooper alton in
prices. and also to inaugurate a general
system Of apprenticeship which 81 all pro
duce better workmen. A local union has
been in successful operation at I'reeport
for eight years. and the larger ass ociation
is It's outgrowth. 1t is desired To- organ
lie branch unions in all the leadir & cities
as soon as possible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
theatrical.

Geo. o. Morris will present his master
effort, spectacular production OF Muir
rays great play. "a Legal Wrong" at
Hsrpers theatre tonight.
"a Legal Wrong" a scenic play of
considerable merit, with George o. Mors
rls In the principal role, opened weeks
engagement at the Park theatre yesterday
afternoon. The house was well filed,
and repetition of the performance last
night attracted an audience that packed
the house. The management has gone to
considerable expense in putting the piece
on the stage. and some of the scenery and
mechanical effects are equal TO ANYTHING
ever seen at the Park. A very realistic
shipwreck scene. splendid view of a
tropical island. and a cyclone at sea are
among the effects produced. The play is
well presented by Mr.. Morris and a coms
pany OF clever people and the specially
features introduced received much APP
plsuse. Sentinel.
Jarbesu gave a clever performance of
her new play, Strictly Confidential" at
the Burtis opera house, Davenport. last
night before large audience.
Hi. Henry. the famous minstrel mana
ger, seems for the present, at least, to
have deserted minstrelsy, and now APP
pears before US with one of the best at
fractions of the day. He always led the
van in minstrelsy. and was conceded the
most successful in his line. he drew
houses because his shows were always
good, and now he promises us something
that eclipses all former efforts, and that
ranks among the best of the season. Hi.
Henry's guarantee is enough, that the
appearance of Estelle Clayton at Har-
per's theatre on Thursday. Nov. is, in the
roaring comedy, "On the Hudson" will
prove one OF the best bookings of the
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
A PASTORAL CALL.
Rev. A. 10. Meldrum Receive. a Press
Ing Invitation To a Church In Indi-
ana, Though Happily it has not Yet
Been Accepted.

Rev. A. B. Medium. pastor of the
Central Presbyterian church, has returned
from his trip TO Indiana and slso st.
Louis. II has been suspicioned for sew
eral weeks by some of Mr.. Mel1rum's
most intimate friends here that he had re,
ceived a call elsewhere, but he has been
very averse to saying anything N the
matter. and when approached on the SUBJ
ject by an ARGUS reporter this morning.
was at first wholly non .committal, his
only answer to the question being: Il
have not done by any means anything to
lead anyone to think | have contempls,
ton OF leaving Rock Island" But
pressed further on the point as whether
or not he had received q pastoral call he
confessed. saying. well. yes; have been
rendered the psstorate of one of tn most
prominent as we'll as one of the most
dourishing churches In Indiana. II is
call offering such inducements to a min
lister that believe almost any one would
accept it unhesitatingly, but | have not
vet wholly decided to do so, and no ac-
ton whatsoever, official or otherwise, has
been taken by me with reference to the
matter. The call came wholly without
my knowledge or without the least in
timstion to me or from me that Il might
be expected. Indeed, | received several
urgent letters from the church before I
even gave the subject considerat on.
should dislike exceedingly to sever my
pastoral and personal relations with the
people of Rock Island. and have no de-
termination to do So"
II Is to be most sincerely hoped
not only by the members of his congre
CATION. but by the people in ger eral In
Rock Island, that Mr.. Medium will take
no steps involving his removal from this
city. He Is one OF the most eloquent and
scholarly and influential ministers of the
gospel that has ever preached In the
city he IL a jealous and ceaseless worker,
and is possessed as we'll Of genial, hap
py disposition that makes him friend 10
everyone h meets. He is yet young
man and possessed OF such marked
abilities, it is not surprising that other
cities should solicit his services.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
The Largest Dealers.

Messrs. Clemsnn & Salzmann are now
showing larger line of furniture and
carpets than they have ever shown and
three times as large as any other firm in
this vicinity. Being thus the largest
buyers and dealers. they very naturally
command the lowest prices. They buy
in car load lots. Those chamber suits,
Of which a number OF Car loads have been
received this season. are going very rap.
idly. the reason being that they are sold
80 cheap.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
N. Il X. Clothing Notes.

One lot, consisting of $50 mems over
coats, worth Is. will be sold at half price.
~ 80 today.
Another lot. forty-eight in all. good
quality OF Chinchills. regarded as cheap
at &c. price today $3.50.
Several styles of boys overcoats at
$3.50 to "a that are fully 90 per cent less
than actual value.
Their line of Sl1. $12. S13 so and $15
young mems Melton overcoats are some
more OF the excellent bargains NJ. Il X.
are noted for
No other dealer will be allowed to meet
their prices in underwear. Comparison
is invited.
For fiue tailor made suit the NJ. L K
recognizes no competition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
DIPHTH ERIA.
The status OF the Disease In Rock Is
land Practically What
May be the Cause.

The status OF the Disease In Rock Ia
land Practically What
May be the Cause.
The past week has witnessed no par
ticular change in the existing condition
Of diphtheria in Rock Island-if any
thing the indications are more favorable,
as the disease is much less severe where
it has appeared, and Health Commissioner
Eyster believes that with good weather
the progress of the infection could he
stayed. Reports from other cities in the
vicinity are that the disease is raging TO
q much more alarming extent than here,
but well designed effort is being made
to smother up the facts and to prevent
the outside public from knowing the &C.
tual state Of affairs.
People living in the vicinity of Elm
street and Seventh avenue are conf d ant
that they have discovered the origin and
cause OF the disease in Rock Island.
Since the rebuilding of school building
No. the primary grades OF the school
have been assigned to the Christian Mis-
sion chapel on Seventh avenue,
very nearly opposite the new build
log. The clubhouse of the school
Is situated on the opposite side OF the
ravine in the rear of the school and the
excrement from this vault as we'll as from
the water closet of family in the neigh-
borhood runs down through this ravine
and the children are obliged to cross over
1t by means OF plank in reaching the
school clubhouse. AS the great majority
OF little children affected with diphtheria
have lived in that neighborhood it is be.
lieved the cause is thus explained; that
they have contracted it by inhalation of
the filthy atmosphere as the smell was
very annoying to residents in the vicinity
throughout the summer. Health Com
missioner Eyster has repeatedly attempted
to disinfect the vault as well as the ravine,
but it is next to an impossibility to do so.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

Every hunter knows that II 10 much
easier to die game than to kill IL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
Dissolution Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be.
tween A. Glass and E. Geisler under the
nrm name of Glass & Geisler. has this
day been mutually dissolved. The bust
ness will be conducted in the future by A.
Glass. and all outstanding obligations are
payable to either.
Rock Island. H., Nov. 8. 1889.
A. GLASS.
L GEIsLRR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09
Hard Coal NaYkAr.

Crate and egg. 81 go; stove, No. 4 and
nut. 81. rs per ton. screened and deliv-
cred; Is cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES, So per ton. Now is the time
to buy. Blscksmiths' coal. coke and
charcoal on hand. E. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

Adam might have been the ''goodliest
man of men since born" but 1t doesn't
appear that he ever did anything espec-
tally good for his large family. What q
lasting blessing be might have left behind
II be could have made Salvation Oil and
kill pain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

Our local politicians are making active
arrangements for the next campaign.
They ordered Q box Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup and feel confident and happy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-09

Il cannot praise Hoods Ssrsaparills
half enough" says mother. whose son.
almost blind with scrofula, was cured by
this medicine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES.
1t FavOrs Having an Expert Examiner as Well
as Accountant for Its Secretary.

The State Board of Charities met in the
Governors parlors at the State-house, yes
terday, for purposes of organization. Gov.
Hovey presided. and all the members of the
board were in attendance. Several appli-
cations for the position of secretary were
handed in. but no action was taken upon
them. The views of members as set forth
in the discussion on the secretaryship ia
vOred the selection of one who was able to
give undivided attention to the af-
fairs of the board, and who was
competent to make such investigation of
the various State institutions as would en-
called upon. 1t was conceded that some of
the duties connected with such investiga-
tons were not such as lady could well
perform. and the opinion. as expressed,
seemed to favor the selection of q trained
investigator who, in addition to acting as
an Inspector, could gather statistics and in
formation from other States, besides acting
as an accountant and keeper of records.
The matter was finally referred to a COM
mittee consisting of Governor Hovey. Judge
Martindale and Rev. O. C.. McCulloch and
the committee, in addition to making a re-
port on the secretaryship was directed to
submit constitution and bylaws for the
government of the board at a meeting to be
held at the State-h0use at 10 A. NJ. on Mon
day, 18th inst. subsequently to the adj
journment of the board. an effort was made
to induce Rev. .. G. McCullOch to accept
the secretaryship. but he declined TO allow
his name to be used in that connection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
DRESS GOODS.

Ladies looking for the newest
ideas in Spring Dress Goods will
lind them in our stocks.
We have a very handsome line
OF Dress Goods in patterns; also
onle elegant Combination Suits
that are very stylish.
You will be pleased with our
beautiful Dress Goods called SLAMS
dowIae" and "Gloriosa. We have
them in sixteen colors, including
the very handsome creams.
Silk Warp and all-Wool Henriet-
tas are still very popular and hav-
ing large sale. We are showing
all the newest colors, which in
cludes a very large assortment.
Besides the fine grades of Dress
Goods, we have our usual large
line of Goods from 25c to 75c.
Our Dress Goods stock is so very
large that we can suit every Gus
toner in color, style, quality and
price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

The real estate market Is gradually becoming
more active as the warm weather approaches.
All the agents had plenty of business during the
last week, and they find the outlook for many
weeks 10 come very favorable. During the week
1ls oeeaswere recorded. representing property
valued at 1922. 263.55. Among the transfers
were some Of note. Elizabeth B. Fletcher sold TO
Laura L. Hodges the residence at the corner OF
Meridian and New YORK streets for SIS. 500. and
the Eqnltahie Trust Company transferred to
1arid IA Parry the residence on the corner OF
tennessee ana Twelfth streets for 81 900 The
bulk OF the business sill Continues To be i'm unm-
Proved outlying property. Men with moderate
means are purchasing lots, with q view OF build
Ing homes a. soon as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Columbia Club.

The first assessment on the stock of the Column
bia Club is being paid in with gratifying prompt
ness. and the members are looking forward to
the purchase of property and the opening of
their new clubhouse. There are a few shares of
the capital stock of the club still unsod and the
directors do not wish 10 purchase property or
make any contracts until the full capital stock is
taken up This club Is on a permanent basis
and will be great credit to the city IL carried
forward on the plan laid out The capital stock
ought to be made up among the Republicans of
the city and State without delay so that work
can be commenced on the club house and pushed
forward rapidly. The directors hope the remain
ing unsold shares. amounting to about fifty will
be taken UP this week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
TheNeW YOrkStore
ESTABLISHED 1857

Satines. All the the new shades
in grounds, and plain to match.
We also have the new ideas of
Plain Satines with borders on each
side, which make elegant combina-
tons. ~
The French Ginghams are very
handsome, and were never as
stylish as now. We are showing all
the new effects.
Domestic manufacturers of Cling
hams have fairly outdone them
selves this season, and are not far
behind our French neighbors.
With our immense stock, you can
get suited in every particular and
wish in Wash Dress Goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
n. O..

Wedo not mean by that mo good.
We mean natural gas, and we note that
a careful housewife says she can clean
house any time now. and that it is the
first spring in the history Oflndianapolis
when that was the case. "You see,'
says she, always heretofore we have
had TO wait until the fires were out and
thing and blacken it, Now we have no
smoke, and | can clean house in March
as well as May" That was wise wom-
an. We suggest To all such 10 come at
once 10 our Wall Paper Department and
make their selections, so that our artists
can get ready TO serve them at any time
that housekeeping may be decided on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
State Teachers, Reading Circle.

At e meeting of the officers of the State Teach
ers' Reading Circle. held at the state-house,
was changed from the second Saturday In June
10 the second Saturday in September, as being a
more convenient time for teachers 10 attend. A
committee consisting of Superintendent Jones,
of this city. A. NJ. Concraft, OF Brookville, Mrs
Emma McRae. of Lafayette, has been appointed
10 select a course OF reading for next year, and
will report next December.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

render themselves liable for any loss or In terest
calculated at the rate Of per cent per al IN um II
theydo The opinion further holds that judi yloents
for school funds loaned renewed prior 10 ali en-
actment OF the statute bear per cent IN u rest
until paid. As to judgments hereafter rene te red
on account OF schoolfund loans, ne is OF the
opinion that such judgments bear only Ter
cent interest, notwithstanding that the / pa N
may have been made prior to the enactmen tDf
the present law. The rendition OF the judgn en-
merges the prior debt, and the law in force al
the date of the Judgment fixes the rate of inttsr-
est which IL he0rs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

THE improvements TO Nos Al and as East
Washington are nearing completion. and in
few days Mr.. Paul Krauss will occupy the entire
building with his gentlemen's furnishing estab-
lishment. laundry and shirt factory. Nothing
like 1T in appointments and equipment can be
fnund in Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

We have the Alaska" hardwood refrigerators
economical in use of ice and perfect IN operations
Gate City, filters. Success" and "Quick Meal"
gas and gasoline stoves, IN. & D." wrought steel
ranges. mantels CRATES aud tile heartbs tin, cop
per aud sheetiron work.
VIM. II. BENNETT & soS, 80 s. Meridian st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

IRWIN, the ostrich-feather man. has removed
10 33l9 and 35is South Illinois street, over
..NicoL. the tailor" occupying the entire floors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

THE opening OF the new dry goods store by
Jackson Porter. Alderman of Boston. will take
place Monday at I0A NJ. Nos. 20 and % West
Washington street. A new, fresh stock at special
low prices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Iine Cakes md SnLnals.

Miss Bryan's fine cakes. plum buildings and sal
ads can behad at all times at Powers Washington
Market, so n. Penn. ST. Miss Bryan's cookery is
excellent. % ali know who have tried il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
SPECIAL BARGAINS

NEXT WEEK.
One hundred dozen Mems Hem
stitched, all-Linen Handkerchief
at NINETEEN CENTS each.
One hundred dozen Ladies Hem
stitched, all-Linen Hondkerchiefs
at TWELVE = AND ONE-HALF
GENTS each.
All of the above have two-inch
hens, and every one is actually
worth not less than double our
price.
ANOTHER.
AS an index of what you may
expect in A GREAT TOWEL
SALE NEXT WEEK, we shall of
fer you one hundred and fifty
dozen of
KNOTTED FRINGE TOWELS
AT ~
10 Cents Each.
These are large size, all linen and
good styles. Other good values in
Towels from 10c to 75c. See Tow
ell display.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17
Something Ne,c.

Corked-lined stiff matthew York Hat Com
pany.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

SPRISG-srYLE hats at ''Seaton's Hat Store" IS
North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-17

t1TIn the Curtain Department he shows
a greater variety in novelties than can be
found elsewhere, and has exclusive control
in this market for many of the most asthet-
ic designs