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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
A VIGOROUS REPLY .

The Rock Island County Woodmen
Spouse TO the Recent Anonymous
Communicates, ana Make. More
Sensational Disclosures
The committee. representing the:Mod.
err Woodmen camps of Rock Island
county, through ]. L. Haas. chairman,
and Geo. w. Gamble, secretary. have
sent out circular to the / 200 camps of
the order in which 1t says:
Since the issuing of the call for a spe-
cisl meeting of the head camp by our
committee and the forwarding of the
same to the camps throughout the juris-
dlction for action on the same. somethin z
has occurred which calls for an imme-
date reply from us. A circular has been
sent TO the camps. denounc;ng US las
schemers, as attempting to spring trap.
as tools and instruments Of McKinnie. as
being dictated to by McKinnie,' and
winding up with an appeal to all to
stand by the executive council and the
head consul. This venomous thing is
neither signed nor dated; we do not
know where il comes from, nor who
prompted its issue. This fact alone
should be sufficient reason for every
good, true aud loyal Woodman, to give
II what il deserves, contempt and scorn.
We submit to you, that we appear be-
fore you, not with any intent to ruin, but
with the sincere and earnest hope and
wish to protect. to save our order; we
do not try to sneak in your midst anony-
mously, with closed visor, afraid to sign
our names. but we stand before you frank
and open; we are willing and ready to
place ourselves upon record and to give
our names and persons as pledges for our
honest and loyal intentions.
The circular further declares:
We are not schemers. nor tools, but
friends, true impartial friends of the
order. The spirit of impartiality, of
Loyalty to our brotherhood. of meeting
out Justice to all. and punishment to
those who deserve it. be their name Root
or McKinnie. has prevailed throughout
our proceedings. We assure you as
men. that not one word of SANDER. not
even of unfriendliness has been uttered
by us or either Of us against anyone. The
kt tuhL was Ih bui tuCCl~
ing and dictated our action is false and
cOwardly as the lie itself, as the heart of
him who uttered i'll McKinnie was in town
when we met. but the very moment his
name was mentioned and the suggestion
was made to invite him. the convention
rose in unanimous protest and adjourned.
Root and his friends met the same re-
fussl In the Woodstock meeting. at the
ssme day aud hour, unknown to us and
200 miles away from us.
In conclusion the following sensational
statement is made:
There is some wrong somewhere. some
great and grievous wrong. Ifyou doubt
il, take your last number OF the Echo,
show it to your postmaster and ask him
about camps III Forest City. Neb., 746
Msquon, Neb, S94 Westerfield, ILL.,. and
he will tell you there is no such postoffice
in the states named. Then ask Root and
the Echo, Why these fictitious, non
existing camps are on the roll and in
quire whether death losses. and how
many have been paid from them. Such
are our latest discoveries, such are our
returps-snd these are only a few-to
our call, aud with awe and fear We look
to further developments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
theatrical.

''Peck's Bad Boy" is mischievous
'cus" and is person who illustrates the
fact that boy can be mighty mis-
chievous and have good time generally.
without being vicious. The hero is
bad" Gle ar through, in certain way, but
he is good humored and kind>hearted. and
his badness is simply the result of high
spirit. which means really that he is not
bad at all, simply playful. Mr.. Akin
sons company comes greatly improved
this year and will appear st Harper's
theatre tonight.
Last evening Charles Atkinson's Com
edy company appeared at Whitney's
opera house before large audience, pre-
seniing for the first time in this city Chas.
F. Pidgin's drsmstization of the bad
Boy" sketches. which have from time TO
time appeared in Peck's Sun. The stage
arrangement of the entertainment is in
three acts or scenes-the grocery store,
the Bad Boys home. and picnic grounds
Ii is simply living, moving reproduce
ton, with clever effect of the ludicrous
I
seen in print. having no connected plot.
but uproariously funny from beginning 10
end. Last evening the audience fairly
laughed themselves hoarse. The cbarsc-
tiers were in capital hands, the perform.
aDce moving quickly and to the best pos
sible sdvsntsge.-The Detroit Free Press.
Next Monday evening we are to have
the comedy drama. Time Will Tell" of
which the New York Sun says:
Time Will Tell" sensational com,
edy drama, with the vaudeville interpo.
lations. was acted for the first time in
this city yesterday at Jacobs Third ave.
nue. theatre. in the presence of two large
audiences. 1t is the work of VIM. Car
mOdy, and brings forth as stars Kennedy.
Williams and Msgee, trio of note in
the varieties. and clever people in their
respective lines. Their play concerns
the exposure of murder, and gives
| plausible excuse for their wearing OF
| DISCUSSES by several of the company. A
Chinese laundry scene, q fire, rescue. and
a glimpse of fashionable club are
among the episodes more or less sensa,
tional. Songs, dances and various spec
ialties are introduced by the three stars
The audiences liked the performance, and
1t is destined to get large favor on TIT
road.
Miss Victoria Vokes, supported by tn
Thearle & Cooper company, will presen
grand double bill of The Rough Dia
mond" and Hubby two bright fare.
comedies. at the Burtis opera house a
Davenport tonight, and the entertainment
will doubtless be witnessed by man,
Rock Island people.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
BRIEFLETS.

Fine turkeys at Mays.
Slipper sale at the M. & K.
All kinds of poultry at Browner's.
Bermuda oranges al F. G. Youngs.
Oysters and celery at F. G. Young's.
The Bad Boy" at the theatre to-
night.
Spinach head lettuce and oyster plant.
at Mays.
Gloves and mittens away down at Gold
smiths.
Call for the genuine New Orleans sugar
at Mays.
Silk muftisrs very cheap at Gold
smiths.
Choice dressed chickens at F. G.
Youngs.
Fine ducks and turkeys at F. G..
Youngs.
Nice oranges and Malaga grapes at F.
g. Young's.
You can save 25 per cent on muffiers
at the M. & Z.
Underwear, almost given away, at
Goldsmith's.
Boys patent leather dancing shoes at
the M. & K.
You will save money on overcosis at
Goldsmith's.
Beautiful and cheap are the slippers at
the NJ. s. K.
You can save from 90 to S. on dress
suit, at Goldsmith's.
Just received. an elegant line of neck
wear at Goldsmiths.
The boys bargain counter at the M. &
K. has been reinforced.
Heioz's choice pickles at Browner's
new Elm street grocery.
A nice stock of rabbits at Fred Ehleb's
meat Market cents each.
Heinz's celebrated apple butter at
Browner's new Elm street grocery.
What magnificent line of slippers at
the M. & K. Have you seen themY
One pair of NJ. & KS mems shoes are
equal to two pairs of any other make.
You can save from 81 to % on a
child's suit or overcoat, at Goldsmith's.
"Oh. my but those are elegant"
fectly exquisite. NJ. & KS new line of
slippers.
Maj. ]. X. McGinnis starts Monday
evening for his new post at Fortress
Monroe.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Robinson have re-
turned from Sioux City, where they have
been since Thanksgiving.
Fine all-silk muffiers, So cents at the
M. d K.-equal in every particular to
those Others charge 81. as for.
VIM. Zimmerman Of Davenport, aged
IS. suicided by cutting his throat with q
razor this morning III health was the
cause.
The Y. w. c. T. U. will hold his regu.
| lar monthly meeting tomorrow after.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
stone Cutters strike.

Five stone cutters in the employ of
Larkin & Stephens and working on the
Baptist church. in Davenport, and the
NJ. E. church, in this city, this morning
quit work because Mr.. Lsrkins' brother,
J. W, fellow workman, is a non union
man. The men belong to the recently
organized Tri City Stone Cutters Union,
and among them are Vim. McConochie.
son of Mayor McConochie and John
Stephens. son of the junior member of
the firm against which the strike is
directed. the others being Thos. Cox,
Arthur Huff and Arthur McConkey.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Anaiysls OF the Water.

Frank Nader. Phi. g.. has furnished
the following certificate of analysis of the
water taken from Mr.. Geo. Wagner's ar
tes,an well. at Mr.. Wagners request
The sample of artesian water from
your premises submitted to ne for exam
ination. find to be free from organic and
other obJectionsl contamination. 1t is
typically pure drinking water. possessing
properties which have made some waters
(Which are inferior in some points, uni
versally famous. Such water would be
invaluable as a substitute for our present
public supply" believe its general
use would so speedily enhance the pub.
lie health" as to alarm the doctors /
shall avail myself Of your generous offer
aud use the water in proportionate
draughts. Yours truly,
FRANK NADLER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
TRANSIENT TRADE.
How the Law Should Respect
Glasses of Statesmen.
Who Are the Friend. OF the Con
munity and Who Are Not-A Mer.
chants Sensible Views.

II like the course the ARGUS IN com,
mon with the other go,ahead papers IF
Illinois is taking toward the peddler nui-
sance," remarked merchant accostine a
representative of this paper this NOR 4,
ing and do most heartily hope" the
gentleman continued, that our CITY
council will adopt some means, either by
license or otherwise. of dealing with the sc
itnersnts. 1t Ia duty the MI
nic'pal government owes not only the
established merchant. but the cori-
munity. But there is another class of
tradesmeu that the law ought to reach if
II could"
And to what class do you slluder" n
CURED the reporter.
Il mean those merchants who drop in
on city and remain only during he
busy season and are then off again. They
have no interest at heart in the city, are
here only for what they can make out of
1t and then pack up and clear out. Now
understand me; don't misinterpret what
say. am not one of those narrow
minded men who would for mon ent
discourage a new merchant coming to
Rock Island with view of settling here
and remaining with US. | am a rler.
chant myself. l came here once and l
came to stay and have done well. and
am doing well. Further than his.
want to say that il any
man comes to Rock Island to embark in
business be it in my line or in some other
line, and his object is to locate here, will
cheerfully extend to him the right hand
OF fellowship and do all can to give him
start. am a member of the Rock ISL
and Citizens Improvement association.
one of the main purposes of which is to
encourage new mercantile and industrial
establishments and exclaim as | have
before. the more the merrieri The more
the competition the better for the people
and the better for the merchants. The
more business houses we have, let me
further say, the more will our people stay
at home to buy. But to return to the mat
ter Of transient merchants who come and
go as the winds of morning and have no
interests IN the city or its people who pay
no taxes and don't even live here, am
down on them. They have no reputa>
ton to make and no particular object IN
building up trade. They are in for the
grab during the rushing season. and when
it is over are gone"
What would you do to prevent this
injustice to the established merchant and
unfsirness to the publicH"
That is what has been worrying me.
| don't know that the law can reach il,
but wish 1t could. / like plenty Of bus.
mess houses and heaps of business. but
rejoice in seeing our own established
merchants and those who have cone to
STAY getting it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
The Rifles HOP.

The Rodman Rifles signal zed the opens
ing of their redecorated an6 refurnished
armory by dance last night, which
proved one Of the most enjoyable and
successful the company hts eyer held.
There were sixty-two couple present.
Biehl's band furnished mufic and q fine
supper was served in the A. o. U. W.
dining hall.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
SOME VERY WICKED WAYS.
A Hotel Thief Promptly Brought 10
Justiee---TIndaII Mourn- for An
other stolen RiE---YouthruIT Thieves
at Milan.


robbery was committed al tbs Scha-
fer house last night, but the thief was
promptly brought to justice through the
good judgment aud prompt action OF Mr..
Henry Schafer. Shortly before mid
night Mr.. Schster observed tosrder.
named Frank White, come dowl stairs
and leave the hotel. His suspicious be,
ing aroused, he went up stairs AMI found
the door OF room. occupied by Olof
Johnston. Of Reynolds. open. He eu>
tered and aroused Nr. Johnston. who at
once discovered that his watch and 81. %
WAS missing. Mr.. Schafer at once COM
municated with the police. who learned
that man answering Whites description
had gone to Davenport. The police there
were advised of the fact, and Capt Mar.
tins arrested White on the street and sent
him to r ock Island. This morning Mag
istrate Wivill held him in bonds OF $500,
and sent him to Jail.
Mr.. W. P. Tindall, the liverymau. is
again the victim of horse thievery,
which has worked successfully up
TO this writing, but is not the bewitching
Lou Sardrne. Yesterday man giving
from Mr.. TIndalls barn to go into the
country. He was given a square box,
end-spring buggy and team OF horses,
dark brown and black. So far no re-
turns have been made and the outfit is
probably several miles away now. Sheriff
Silvis and Marshal Miller have been no.
tilted and are putting forth every effort
TO catch the thief.
Yesterday morning two bags of shot
were stolen from truck while awaiting
transfer from a main line to a Mercer
county branch train at the r. l. & p.
depot at Milan. The agent missed them
and last evening he and his assistant OBJ.
served Geo. York. boy of about twelve
and his sister, Dora York. q GIRL OF four
teen, maneuveriDg around about The
bridge few rods from the depot AND
putting out the lights the men in the
depot awaited proceedings. Finally they
saw the boy go down under the bridge
and bring out the two bags. The mel
awaited the boy and girl ano attempted
to capture them as they apr cached. but
they fed and the assistant agent caugb,
the girl while the agent chased thu
boy into his mothers arms. The old lad,
showed fight and was for shielding he
offshoot, thief though he WIS. and sh,
attacked the agent like corneret
tigeress. He was obliged to draw a re-
volver to protect himself. The men re
covered the stolen property, and thi
morning warrants were sworn out for tb,
youthful criminals who live in Milan, an,
they will be brought to Rock Island TO
trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Welded.

Last evening Justice 8. F. Cooke
Joined in marriage Mr.. Henry Empke. of
this city. and Mics Margaret Diercks,
of Milan. The ceremony took place
In the handsome new home the groom
has just completed on ,Slm street. in
Hays addition. and the happy young
couple commenced housek seping ct once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

Also special offerings in boys flannel
waists and knee pants.
Remember the great clearance sale of
boys clothing and come early IN order to
avoid the rush at the WHY"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Hard Coal Market.

Crate and egg. 81 80; stove, No. A and
nut. $7.75 per ton. screened and deliv-
cred; 20 cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES, 50 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, 1889-12-06
aides and Children's colored borders 1c

Ladies and Children's colored borders 1c
each.
Ladies. and Children's colored borders.
hemmed, &c each; others at 8 and &C.
Ladies hemmed stitched. colored borders
and plain white. fine and sheer, best
you ever saw for the money. DC each.
We have an immense assortment of the
above numbers. just as good as you
have paid 10 cents for; splendid assert,
ment at q, 7, 8. 10 and 12 cents.
Ladies' and Gents pure linen, bemmed
stitched, initial hsndkerchiefs 90 cents;
won't last long and not enough to go
around.
Gents large size colored borders e.. Sc
Gents plain cord edge &c
Gents linen handkerchiefs ....... Sc
Ladies' lace borders. .... &c
Ladies' linen, hemmed stitched. .... 10c
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Coal

Ellis has removed his coal office to the
corner OF Fifteenth street and Second
avenue. All orders promptly filed with
Mercer county coal from the new banks
just opened at Cable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

McIntire Bros. have q new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Lodge EtecttOu,

Last evening Trio Lodge 81. A. F. &
A. NJ. elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows:
VIM F Robinson.
W-D j Sears.
J W Lucian Adams.
Treas-H Burgower.
Sew B Pettit.
D-Oliver Olsen.
D-A + Schmid.
Tyler-George Foster.
Auditor-E P Pinneo.
Member of the Board of Control for
Two Years ] r Johnston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Advertised Last OF Letters No. so

LET OF letters uncalled for at the Postorice at
Rock Island. Rock Island county Illinois,
Dec. 6, 1889.
Adam. Hop Lang W. H
Atch<inson & Worm Mcdonald, Mrs. n.
wood McDermet, Mrs Ii. (2)
Banker. A. r. Moore, ID. L.
Bedfordw. :. Noonine, MISS Maggie
Carlson, Alma Peterson, Miss Emma
Collins, A. NJ. Agi. for Rounds, Miss Nettie
Z. ), Ben Ass. Schachner. Luise
Dkbler. j, &. Schoech, Andrew
Coolies. Lewis Smith, ID.
Howard, Miss Emma Theme, c
lnsbuit, John (Box 175).)
FOREIGN LIST.
SWANSON Alfred
Give the number OF the list when calling for
advertised letters. HOWARD WELLS, p. M.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

A few more boarders desired at Mrs.
John Westphal's private boarding house,
40s Twentieth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

A popularity of Hoods Sarssparills is
that while IL purifies the blood. 1t i'm
parts new vigor to every function of the
body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
weather Forecast.

U. 3. SIGNAL OYyIcK,
Washington, d. c., Dec, g.
For the next "A hours for Illinois
Fair; warmer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

Two of the finest lots in Dodge's addition, cheap
II taken soon.
A fiDe larm OF 100 acres, good house eight room,
large barn grain ~ and all useful buildings. orch
ard, running water, hedge fence. etc, in Rural
township. cheap.
Only few Of those fine lots left in Nixter's
add ton.
Two nice high aud dry lots in Towards addition,
on 27th street. cheap II taken soon.
A good corner lot convenient TO lower factories
A nice dwelling with one half acre OF land near
the Milan street cars.
A good lot N the bluff In Rodman's sub-divis
ion. cheap.
| Il mits on buff.
good paying corner property on Third avenue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

Two forms with but single chair, two
mouths which seem as one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Wantsd

A cook. Enquire of Mrs. Frank
Mixter, 72S Twentieth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

Ar elegant property on Twenty-third street
large house with all modern improvement with
ane lot is,xI4O.
$3.50 win buy good home Of eight rooms, good
cellar well. cistsrn. barn and hne lot 5Oxi56, In
one Of the best Ieighborhoods on Fourth avenue.
l-rge brick house and lot, nicely located on
Fourth avenue for - residence or business prop
sry.
good house Of nine rooms, good cellar, wei
aud cisieru good lot anC barn. well located on
Third avenue cheap.
Two good renting stores well located on Thirl
avenue cheap.
good paying business pr rty near the C.,
] q y. passenger depot
bIud, cheap.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEF SALE.
=MC|ntire BroS.,I

lnauguste their annual Holiday They nave always
sons Offering previous which des
aoe ana beautiful effects can be bought will surprise you all
suitable for Holiday We given large space
for this special display touoN
to make selections 1t will anticipate wants
THE BARGAIN OF BARGAINS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
A KNOCK-DOwN ARGUMENT

Week ut the Why"
Their entire stock of children's knee
pant-suits, ages, A to IA, at the following
reduced prices;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06

And stacks of other good values ~ 9rawn
work, white and colored bordered'
scalloped and other designs.
MUFFLERS.
A choice assortment Of Muffiers will De
shown during the sale, beginning at
25 cents.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS.
Gill bordLoroh;afs 25c
Rrocadcd s;lLs sec
Handsome brocades. ...........''' TOY
japanese, all silk, hemmed stitch. ssc
japanese silk, beautiful borders. ave
Gents hemmed stitched jap silk. ave
Gents imitation silk ........... &C
Still selling ss,ins 35c
Pushes SIC
India silks 44c
suitable for all kinds of fancy work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-06
Geo. w. D. Harris,
Real Estate and Insurance.

Commercial
Fi-tc las ow
The following many bargains offered;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-07-20

by local application, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear
There Is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an inilamed con
dition OF the mucus lining Of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound OIL
imperfect hearing, and when 1t Is en-.
tirely closed, deafness Is the result, ant
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to It's normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in,
famed condition OF the mucus surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars FOL
any case Of Deafness, Caused by catarrh,
that we cannot cure by taking Hall'l
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
D4w FL. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-07-20
when its foremost advocates have to get
down TO this sort Of thipg2
John W. Mason a whisky mann


TO he EdlOr " ne IHieligGleer;
SIR:-It seems TO me II the city OF
Wheeling was to erect a monument at
every inlet with the skull and cross
bones thereon, !. would be no greater
barrier to the progress Of the city than
the means already employed. We are
told daily OF Its filthy condition, this
eternal(or another word might be proper
ly used here garbage question, with not
enough brains in the city to give 1t q
solution, Is paraded before the public,
and II Is made TO understand that
disease, pestilenCe and death are wait
ing its victim in every gutter and back
yard, filling the air with deadly microbes,
while our reservoir Is allowed to ac-
Cumulate such filth that the very swine
would be 10th to drink Of the water
favored with the toe nails Of human
beings, and our health officer helpless
Do we expect outsiders 10 come into
such a city as this and locate?
Is this the way TO boom the city,
II 1t Is not in such a condition, why
lay such a desperate case before the pub
licP II 1t IL, In the name OF humanlt!
Is there no remedy? Is the city o
Wheeling bankrupt Have our peopl,
lost all pride? What care outsiders 10
all our great re~sources-coal and gas, AMI
industries, II the cold hand Of death I
reached out 10 welcome them,
1t Is time the interests OF the city werv
being looked after. II Is q bad idea 70
It to commit suicide. ltsuggests 10 ont
siders q deplorable case OF mental aber
ration. II there Is any defect in on
sanitary condition why not remedy II
and stop thig foolish work, before 1t be
comes necessary 70 hold m inquest AM
pronounce our city dead by its owl
hands, SMALL FRY,
WLselin0. JuIy IS.