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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
A Trip for the Press.

By invitation Of President w. A.
Moore. of the Moline Central Electric
Street railway. a number of the represen,
tatives OF the press of Rock Island and
Moline made q trip over the Prospect
Park and Paramount braches of the road
this morning in one of the magnificent
new electric cars recently received by
the company from the Pullman Car COM
psny, Of Chicago. Afterward, through
the courtesy of President Moore, a din.
ner was served In the McKinnie block
restaurant, and sfterwsrd an inspection
was made of the plant of the Merchants
Electric Light company. where is also
located the power station Of the electric
line, and where all the workings were ex-
planned by Mr.. Scoville, of the Sprague
company, who also accompanied the
tourists on their ride, and added much to
the enjoyment of the occasion by his in
telligent explanation of the system.
Cars on the electric route now leave
suburban ends of the track every forty
minutes and the city end every twenty
minutes. This gives car up the hill as
far as Seventeenth avenue every twenty
minutes. There has been more or less
trouble at the power station, but the sta
ton is now SO well equipped with both
steam and water power that no annoying
delays may be expected. The power at
present used to generate electricity for
the cars is steam. There is plenty of
water power. and to spare; but be-
fore it can be used satisfactorily some
improvements to regulate the current
must be put in. When q Car csrry>
ing two l5-horse power motors catches
hold or lets loose of the trolley wire. it
makes big difference with the current
and with the machinery which generates
it. When both cars happen to do the
same thing at the same time, it makes
double the difference. Thus, when both
the railway and the electric lights are run
BY the same power, great difference is
made in the lights whenever the cars
catch hold. This thing can be obvisted,
a reporter was told, by proper current
regulators. At present they are obvisted
by using steam for the railway dynamo.
and water power for the light dynamo.
1t was q very pleasant trip and all were
lavish in their commentator of the en-
terprise of the company and their praise
of the courteous manner of entertaining
the members Of the press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
County Buildings.
U-x, r1aD.na

26-Abrsham Prick by executor to
Peter II. Vessel. lot in out lot / of
Woodland. lots 2 and 3 in sw4, nw4. 9,
II, 1w, pit We. sw5. 8. II, 1w. and pit
nw4. 10, II. 1w, Sl1. 02S.S0.
Peter Il Vessel to George w Viuton.
pit lot /, out lot /. Of Woodland. pit We
sw4, ., II. 1w. pit nw4, 10, II, 1w, and
lot in sw4, nw4. 8. II, 1w. $9.028.
PROBATE
2S-Estate Of Charles Goodall. Wild
ow's remuneration of will filed. Ap-
praisement bill and widows award filed
and approved. Widows REIMBURSEMENT
and selection filed and approved and
order turning over property selected to
widow.
Estate Of Edward F. Arcularius. Ex-
ecutriX's report filed and approved.
Estate Of Peter Hay. Appraisement
bill and widows award filed and ap.
proved.
Guardianship of the minor heirs OF
Joseph Lothringer. Final account and
receipt Of ward, Wilhelmins, fled and
approved and guardian discharged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
QUITE A DIFFERENCE.
The Way Paving Operations are Con-
dueted In Rock Island and In Daven.
uore-..The G,0utraat.

The Way Paving Operations are Con-
dueted In Rock Island and In Daven.
port---The Contrast.
In the face of al the brags certain of
the Davenport papers are making about
the superiority" Of the Davenport psve-
ment now in process of construction
over the Rock Island pavement some>
time since completed, 1t affords one
something more than passing interest
to examine the modus operandi employed
across the river. and the manner inIwhich
the pavement was put down in ltock Is
land. To begin. Rock Island put down
six blocks. whereas Davenport is not en-
barking in paving beyond the extent of
three blocks. But mark the CONTRAST In
Rock Island the contractors finished up
the work as they progressed. and the
general traffic OF the city was not in the
least particular interfered with. From
the first only one block was closed. and but
for few days. whereas street car
transportation was not interfered with
In the least degree, it being unnecessary
to transfer passengers during the entire
progress OF the work. In Davenport
only one block is completed while two
others are torn up and closed to travel.
Street car passengers are transferred the
distance of block, and through the en-
tire paving district the car tracks are as
If running over field of potatoe bills;
the street intersections are left TO the
last and stick up above the intervening
newly graded street like the old Second
avenue SPAWN backed hump. After rid
ing on street car through the portion
excavated one feels as If he had been on
sea voyage so much is the motion of
the car swayed aud rocked.
The Davenport pavement may be all
right when it is completed and the ARGUS
hopes that it will be. but there is wofu, |
awkwardness shown in the operation,
which nevertheless would not have been
alluded to but for the way one Dsven-
port paper in particular has departed |
from its path of usefulness to follow the
dictations Of envy and to unfairly criti>
CHE the way in which the work was done |
here
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Theatrical

The Hsnlons' "Fantasma" drew an
ether large and delighted audience at the
Turner grand opera house, Davenport,
last night. The attraction hiss probably
the best spectacular effects OF any com
pany that has been west Of Chicago this
season so far.
Tonight at Harper's theatre we are to
have Daniel Sully in his own character
Daddy Nolan" a play sbounding in
rich comedy and abundance of it, and
strong dramatic situations. The New
Orleans Picdyuns says:
Plsygoers are comparing Ned Harri-
gan and Daniel Sully as actor-plsy-
wrights, and the verdict is pretty nearly
unanimous that the latter is getting the
inside of the track. Harrigsn has writ
ten no plays of city life quite equal to
Sully's Daddy Nolan. He deals i'll a
measure with q similar social grade, but
where he trenches upon caricature, Sully
puts the kindling touch OF nature. Dad
dy Nolan is vastly relished at Tony Pas
tors theatre. 1t is q sequel to the Cor
ner Grocery" and much the better piece
of the two. Mr.. Sullv has rounded out
the part of Daddy Nolan into fine pro-
portions, and acts it with good feeling
and excellent discrimination, making il
a character creation OF peculiar excellent
qualities. Master Malvey is on hand
again. active and omnipresent as ever, as
the mischievous jimmy. toned down
little by added years; and Katie Hart is a
spirited and sunshiny second as his mis-.
chievous sister, Patty.
"Antiope," Bolossy Kiraf1y's latest
spectacular effort, will be seen for the
first time in the three cities al the
Burus opera house, Davenport. to.
morrow evening. The same elaborate
msgnificenee both in costumes and scenic
effects which characterized it during its
six weeks stay at Niblos' garden. New
York. will mark it here and Mr.. Kirslfy
will bring with him that marvellous Span
ish dancer, Csrmencita. whose terpsi-
choresn achievements are described as q
bewildering whirl Of abandon and move
ment. Csrnencits dances in long red
satin dress covered with gold embroidery
and has achieved triumph never equalled
by any other European dancer. Mile Fran.
sescina, of Paris, who for grace and agil~
ity has no rival. returns and heads large
ballet troupe. which Is said to be fruitful
In handsome, youthful faces and shapely
forms. Miss Alice Gilbert, a charming
dancer from the Gaiety theatre, London.
also dances in long skirts and Is said to
be quite effective.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
THE COMING CONGRESS
Representative Gest Getting Ready
for Departure for the Nations CAPT.
taI---A Talk On the Viaduet.

Representative eiest Getting Ready
for Departure for the Nations CAPT.
tai---A Talk On the Viaduet.
Yes" said Congressman Gest. when
asked by an ARGUS reporter this morning
il he was not getting ready to go back to
Washington TO attend the opening OF the
first session of the Fifty first congress,
81 expect to start in about ten days to be
present at the commencement of what
call the long session, and expect long
session this winter. With the admission
of the new states, we shall have an in>
creased number Of representatives and
our body will be larger and harder to
handle parliamentary speaking"
How do expect the viaduct to fareY
l expect to get it. 1t is my candid opin>
ion that congress will take some sort Of
action this winter that will insure the
construction of this very desirable pro-
lection and convenience early next sea-
son. The railroads want it, the street
car company wants it, the people need it,
public safety demands it, and congress
will not ignore the petition for it 10 the
face of al there is pointing to its neces-
sity. do believe the project will be
successful this time"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
McKINNIE OUSTED.
Removed From the Order of Modern
W0Odmen.
The Moline Physician Makes serious
Charges Against the Head Council
OF the society---sensatio nal Accusa-
lions.

The recent internal strife in the order
OF Modern Woodmeu of America, whict
has an exceedingly large representation
In the three cities, has come to an end
for the present at least anil it is to be
hoped for the good of the order. per-
manently. The disturbing element, DR.
Mckinnie. of Moline. has been removed
as shown by the following to the Sunday
Chicago Herald:
FULTON. ILL.,, Oct. 26.-At meeting
OF the executive council OF the Modern
Woodmen of America. held in this city
today, DR.. P. l.. McKinnIe vas removed
from the office OF head phys clan of the
order on grave charges. and DIR. G.. A.
Clendenin. OF Fulton, appointed as his
successor.
Another telegram appears in yester-
days Necs to the same effec.. only little
stronger, saying McKinnie was summar-
lily removed by unanimous vote. To the
fraters all over the country, it will be
good news that Roots executive council
has taken this action. The order will
now fight to purify itself. the enemies OF
Mckinnie averring that he lss been the
source of dissatisfaction. tina he has en-
desvored To run the order and finding
that be could not. attempted to wreck it.
The October Echo. the official organ
OF the Woodmen. gives the following
resolution as having been adopted at
meeting of the executive council:
RESOLVED. That we find that a fraud
has been perpetrated upon The order in
the pretended death claim o. John Ber>
mum, and that IN the midst Of our inves>
ugatior OF the matter. many Of our COM
mittee were subpoensed to appear before
the grand jury. aud we deem that as the
matter IS now in the court, we are COM
PEELED to relegste to the off GERS of the
law the matter of violation of the stat
utes.
The grand jury referred to is
that Of Whiteside county, but it was
decided that they had NJ jurisdic-
ton. the crime having been commits
ted in another county and state and
consequently no indictment could be
found. The facts. as claimed by DR.. Nc.
kinnie are, that the John Bernum referred
to never lived or died. although each mem
Der OF the order was assessed to pay the
alleged loss. amounting to IS 600. Nc.
kinnie claims that he has been instru-
mental in thus unearthing g fraudulent
death claim. which the society paid on
the strength Of forged signatures, ficti-
cious names. and that the $1,000 has
been paid, and be wants to know who
got it. He claims that he has been
ousted by the executive council for max
ing these exposures.
McKinnie has produced al affidavit
from Secretary Of State Pearson stating
that he was not there for the purpose of
securing a new charter as the Echo al
leges, but had simply been there invests
eating the legal status OF the order.
The entire proceedings take them for
what they are worth, are detrimental to
the interests Of the order to ss7 the least,
and 1t would be the best policy of the 30
ciety to remove all of its head officers
and get set who can dwell together in
harmony and honestly guard the sacred
trusts imposed in them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
THE FINAL SUMMONS.
IL came suddenly to DAvid r.
snider-His Wife Return. From a
Visit to Find Him Cold in Death-An
Innnaan

IL came suddenly to David r.
snider-His wife Return. From n
Visit TO Find Him Cold in D.ath-Au
Inquest.
Mr.. David T. Snider, of Sears, was
found dead in his bed at his home at 6
O'Clock last night by his wife, Mrs. Emma
Snider, on her return from visit to rela.
tives four miles beyond Milan, her sister
and cousin returning with her. Mr..
Snider babe his wife goodbye in the
morning at $50 and was then a apparent
good health. He afterward came to
town and at 2:30 in the afterl noon was
seen by Anna Rooster. a neigh Dor, to get
of a car and go directly home. entering
by the back way. There was nothing in
his appearance then to denote illness.
On Mrs. Snider's return she left her sister
and cousin with the horse and entered
the house. She noticed Mr. Snider's hat
in the kitchen and going up stairs to bis
room saw him lying ia bed. She spoke
to her husband. but received no reply
and approaching the bed was frightened
by the ghostly white appearance of his
face. She at once descended the
stairs and notified her sis ter and
cousin of her discovery. and express ed to
them her fear that her husband was dead.
Col. Thompson and ]. d. Woodruff,
neighbors, were called, and Dr. Geo. A.
| Virgins. of Milan. summoned The lat
ter made an examination of the body,
| pronounced it dead. and the result of
heart disease. The clothing was re-
moved except the under clothing, and the
body was lying on the left side and face.
There were no wounds or ev dences of
violence. and the tongue and throat did
not indicate corrosive medicine or poison
entering the mouth. and the otf er organs
were in normal condition. ami no evil
dence whatever OF injury about the body
The doctor thought Mr.. Snider had been
dead three or four hours.
Coroner Halves, on being notified of
the sudden death proceeded to Sears, and
with q jury composed OF G. W. Halves
Phil Miller, Lawrence Kramer, G. Berl
Sears. William Sears and j. d
Woodruff proceeded to hold al
inquest. the evidence being practically a.
shown by the statement heretofore sp
pearing. A verdict of death from hear
disease was returned.
The deceased was ffty-four years oil
Feb. 25th last, his birthplace being il
Virginia. and he had resided iu Rock Is
land number OF years. While he ha,
already two severe attacks OF hear
trouble. becoming entirely uncon'
scious on both occasions. his wife die
not consider his malady of an alarming
nature. He was q horse aud grair
dealer, man active In business. aud Of
resolute, genial disposition. He leave.
with his widow. who was bis secon,
wife, one son. Mr.. L. g. Snidei. proprie
tor of the former Dimick livery stable OF
Third avenue. opposite Union square.
The funeral will be held at , o'clocl
tomorrow morning with intement q
Orion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
SHAKE .EifH !,

At the residence of Mr. Z. A. Mason,
"a Farewell avenue. Chicago. Mr.. John
Fitzgerald. the genial and popular signal
service officer Of this city. was Joined 10
marriage to Mrs. Margaret Coventry, q
we'll known and popular society lady of
this city. Rev. Fl. 8. Williams. of En-
glewood. performed the marriage ceremo-
ny In the presence of few select friends
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz,
gerald will rejoice to learn of this event,
as the lady and gentleman are deservedly
popular. Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzgerald will
make their home this winter at the st.
James hotel Davenport Tfmes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

Mr.. II. Deutsch who has been east for
the last week has returned with colossal
stock of the latest Persian novelties in
cloaks. We are prepared to show gar
ments for the middle man as we'll as the
millionaire and can please the most fas.
tidious. Buyers will find 1t in their own
interest to visit our parlors before pur-
chasing. One thousand garments rang
ing in prices from % IS to t75. Our
system for fitting is under the supervision
of an experienced filter and We can and
will satisfy all buyers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

The Union Pacific railway. "The Over
land Route. has equipped its trains with
dining cars Of the latest pattern. and on
and after August 18th the patrons Of Its
fast trains between Council Bluffs and
Denver, and between Council Bluffs and
Portland, Ore. will be provided with
delicious meals. the best the market af.
fords. perfectly served. at rs cents each
Pullmsn's Palace Car Co. will have charge
Of the service on these cars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Pphlie AalA

OF thoroughbred stock ct the old John
SCHNEIDER farm. South Rock Island,
Wednesday. Oct. S0th, at / p. m, the
following property. towit: Fine bred
horses. hay. wood. farm implements,
etc. For pedigrees and further informs,
ton. see circulars. or apply to Mrs. Jo-
hanna SCHNEIDER. All sums under $40
cash. and over $40 nine months time,
with approved security.
b. d. HARRIs, Auctioneer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

An elegant property on Twenty third street ;
brick house With I'll modern Improve ments bath
rOoms, sew 9, hot and cold water; cheap.
Two dwelling houses. lot 3 x1al on Moline
avenue, cheap.
good paying business property on Moline
avenue.
nice two story residence; fine corner lot s0I
100 One Of the best usighborhoods on Fourth
avehue.
new house OF Eight rooms, nne lot o0xt5O,
well located within Ave blocks OF the posto1ice,
cheap.
Two stores well located on Third avenue, for
any kind OF business, the rent paying good interest
on tue investment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

A good house Of eight rooms dne lot, barn, good
neighboorhood, convenient 10 business, in the
lower part Of the city, cheap.
A good house barn and hpe corner lot in tue
upper part OF the city convenient TO the mill
depot and Island, cheap.
A nice two-story dwelling. well located on
Twentieth street cheap.
nice blufi property. large grounds, shade trees,
fruits etc cheap.
Bus and Eighth street.
$3.50 will buy good lot 5Oxs2, well located on
Thirteenth street.
county will take house and lot IN this city for
part payment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

October 90 and November 1, 8. 8 and 8,
the c.. r. I. & P. railroad will cell round
trip tickets to Chicago on account of the
American horse show at the rate of one
fare and one-third plus so cents, limited
five days. For the American Fat Stock
show, tickets at same rate and same limit
Will be sold November II, IS, 10, 10 and
30 to same point.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Hard Coal EarkAt.

Crate and egg. 81. 80; stove. No. 4 and
cred; 25 cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES. Sc per ton. Now is the time
to buy. Blacksmith coal, coke and
charcoal on hand. E. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
The NINE DAY WONDER SALE
UNDERWEAR.

We start ball rolling on Monday A. NJ.
Oct. rs. with number Of startling lead.
ers which will talk 30 LOUD that we
need say but little.
80 dozen ladies' camel's hair vests and
drawers, all sizes. original price SIC; we
sold them late last season at 5Sc; have
let outa few this month at 47c. Price on
Monday and while they last csc, none to
other dealers, none at wholesale. and no
customer allowed more than half dozen
garments. There are but so dozen in all
and we must divide around.
AZ dozen children's scarlet vests and
rants, real -cochineal dye. small sizes &c
each; sizes 90 and 22 inch at lsc; larger
ones 25c. None at wholesale.
20 dozen gents gray mixed shirts ana
drawers, we have been selling at 25c. for
this sale only lie.
Gents all wool scarlet shirts and draw
ers 34c.
Mess scarlet clouded shirts and draw
ers 4ic.
r. 8. We have just received a large
To direct immediate and early attention q
ever seen In furs. we will open on Monday
hare NUTS at 25c apiece.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

Low necked dresses are going to be
very popular with the lovely young du-
dimes. because II they catch COLI wearing
them. haven't they got DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup to cure themf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

Ponds Extract. for pains, aches. cuts,
etc. Its power Is supreme over all dis
ease that comes within its range. 1t
never fails. Try II once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

PA, where do you keep your wings in
the day timer What do you mean, Or.
estesf have no wings" well, ma
said you were night owl"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Soft Coal for Sale

At my yard. corner of Eleventh street
and Tenth avenue, at ten cents per bush.
Ell. B. DAVENPORT.
Aug. 80. 1889.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

Distress after eating, heartburn, sick
headache and indigestion are cured BY
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t also creates
good appetite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Notice.

On and after Tuesday, Oct. 20 the 8 p.
m. car will be the las. car to leave for
Milan. B. DAVENPORT. Supt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

All the koffs Of Russia sympathize
with the czarine in her recently acquired
cold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29

Ladies' jersey ribbed vests. made from
finest cashmere wool. this week 81 90;
last season sold at $1.75, colors white,
scarlet or natural wool.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Ssxony wool
vests, colors scarlet. white and natural
wool al 75c, worth $1.35.
2 cases ladies' derby vests go DOZEN
real Egyptian yarn at 25c.
One case. $50 dozen) ladies merino
vests, ext IA quality at 25c.
Ladies' ex ra fine Merino vests with silk
embroidery and ribbed neck at soc, would
be cheap at Zoe.
We show in all over so styles. all bar>
gains. and upwards of 1.S00 dozen, or
over 81 900 garments. These immense
bargains were selected from the cream
Of the largest factories in the Union. and
ut prices which We cannot now duplicate.
We have full lines of both plain knit and
ribbed natural wool garments for boys.
misses. ladies and men in variety of
grades TO suit every condition of life.
lew lot OF furs. boas. muffs, stoles. etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-29
Geo. w. d. Harris,
Real Estate and Insurance,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

229 Seventeenth st. under Commercial HOTEL ROCK ISLAM
- PirstCla. Insurance at lowest rates.
The following among many bargains offered: