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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's
Balssm for the Throat and Lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would you
believe that it is sold on its
merits. and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor of this
wonderful remedy to give you a
sample bottle freef Ii never fails to
cure acute or chronic coughs. All
druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large
bottle so cents and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24

Who OF us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. sevcrk
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all Of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DIR.
Bigelew's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24
Their Bus,n.s booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Haitz &
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving
away to their customers of 30 many free
trial bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it aways cures and
never dissppoints. Coughs, colds.
asthma, bronchitis. Group, and all throat
and lung diseases quickly cured. You
can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free. large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24

With Campbell for a candidate, the
campaign in Ohio will hump itself this
fall a.ff ~ s+ ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24
A WORD OF WARNING.

n WOKD WARMING
There white each
ARE NOT like all counehe qualities
h genuine. Ask for Ivory Soap and insist getting it.
Copyrgh ssb by Proctor Gamble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24

Man may have seven ages, but woman
after she reachas q certain point has but
one. She sticks to that for the remainder
of her life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24
s p e CT &c s .
A DMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.

Estate OF Henry Hakker, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istratrix of the estate of Henry Hakker, late
OF the county OF Rock Island state of Illinois de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county at
the office OF the clerk of said court in the CITY of
Rock Island, at the December term. on the first
Monday in December next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are no
titled and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate requested 10 make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this cath day OF September, A. d. 1889
MINNIE HAKKER
Sept 24-d3w Administratrix
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24
East and South East.


Passenger trains arrive and depart from Uuion
depot Peoria.
. Accommodation train leaves Rock Island 6:45
p. m. arrives at Peoria 80 a. Leaves Peoria
7:l5 p. m. arrives al Rock Island :05 a. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-24

CABLE BRANCH.
AccoD. lac ON. Accom- Accom-
400 pm 9.10 an llv r. Isl'd ar sos am 800 pm
= 90 pm 10 20 am ar Rey'lds " 710 am las Pm
5.35 pm m!2 90 am ar Gable .lv. $50 am u so pm
Chair car on Fast Express between Rock Island
and Peoria in both directions
IL. b. SUDLOW, X. STOCKHOUSE
Superintendent. Gen1 Tkt. Agent.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Alice Bradford is visiting Newark
friends.
Samuel H. Black OF New Castle is in
the city to-day.
Miss Mary Jones of Odessa is visiting
friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beeson of this city
are at Ocean Grove,
H. Clayton Taylor and family have re-
turned from Virginia.
Miss Abbie Edwards is visiting Miss
Fannie B. Lyle, of Newark.
Rev H. Ashton Henry, wife and child,
have returned from Saratoga.
Miss Lizzie O'Conner of this city, is
visiting friends in New Castle.
John NJ Barnhardt and ]. M. Ritchie
returned from Rehoboth to-day.
Mrs Arthur Homewood is visiting the
family Of John Rupp at Newark.
Governor Biggs is in Philadelphia to-
day. He will gosto Seagirt on Mondy.
Rev. Vaughn Smith is visiting friends
in Downingtown, Chester county, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Mallsberger are at
Massey's Cross Roads, Queen Annes
county Md.
Mrs Pleasanton Miflin Of Wyoming,
Del, has returned home after visiting
friends here.
Joseph and Benjamin S. Smith have
returned from visit TO friends in Ches-
ter county, Pa.
Ex-Secretary of State Thomas F. Bay
ard, left home yesterday for visit to his
daughter in Boston.
S. X. Smith of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Company is visiting on Fourth
avenue, Asbury Park.
Beacher Miner the night watchman at
the P. w. & B. round house, and family
are visiting at Greenwood, Del.
Misses Lydia Zackey and Mary Leonard
of Port Penn, are visiting Miss FlOrrie
Servisin at No. S27 Spruce street.
George NJ. Warren Of Westboro, Mass
the new teacher of drawing in the Boy s
High School has reported for duty.
Miss Ada Elliot. who has been visiting
friends and relatives in this city will re-
turn to her nome near Linwood on Mon
day.
Joseph w. vandegrift of No. 9O1 Market
street who has been at Ocean Grove fol
the last three weeks viii return home OF
Monday.
The Misses Kurtz and Miss Hawkins o.
Philadelphia, visited Miss Julia Vande
grift Of Kiamensi, Del, in this city yes
terday.
The family of Frank Inderlied, one Of
the ushers at the p, W. & B. Station
have returned from Wyoming, Delaware
where they have spent the summer.
Harry G. Munson viii leave the EN-
ploy Of Dr. George :. Caatwell, to day
and will begin the study of medicine al
jefferson Medical College when the course
opens
Adiutant General R. R Kenney OF
Dover, Captain Wickersham Of this city
and Colonel Hart left here this morning
for Sea Girt. n ] to attend the inter
state rifle match which begiRs on Mon
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
THE CUBAN GIANTS WIN.
SPRoGEL BATTED ALL OVER
UNION STREET PARK.

A Singing Match nt Union Park York
Again Defeats Lebanon Harrisburg
Does Not Allow Hazelton TO Score.
| Notes OF the Game.
The Cuban Giants had somewhat Of a
picnic at Union Park yesterday afternoon
in its game with the Wilmington. They
bhtted Sprogel. all over the field, making
sixteen hits with total of twenty seven
bases. The game was well played, each
side making four errors. Features Of
the game were the Wilmington's work in
the field and poor running and sharp
hitting Of the Cuban Giants.
and good base running and coaching.
Clements caught for the home team for
two innings, but was laid of by bruised
finger The home team made nine hits,
with total Of twelve bases. Conroy
made three singles and one two-base hit.
Knox made big record at second base,
having six assists and three put outs.
Several apparent base hits were cut of
by his quick work. The only trouble
with the team was the pitcher.
A big crowd filed the grand stand and
covered the bleaching boards and ap-
plauded vigorously, yet with imparti.
ality. A large number Of colored persons
enjoyed the victory immensely.
The Cuban Giants were first at the
bat Boyd went out at first. q. Williams
made three base hit and scored on a
passed ball by Clements. Q. Williams
went TO first on called balls and ambled
around the bases Thomas flied
out to Morrell and Grant was put out at
first The Wilmington had an auspi.
cious opening and tied the game for the
only time during the game Neaster's 8
fly was nicely mufIed by Seldom Conroy
made a single and Neaster scored. Con-
roy was active and slid around to third
base on sacrifice hits and started home
Three Cuban Giants went for him, but
he eluded them and scored as the crowd
cheered. The succeeding bRtters we're
quickly dispatched.
In the second inning Sprogel gave two
men base on balls and both of them
seored. Harrison went out at first Frye
and Seldom received a base on balls /;
Whyte punched the leather for
three bags and scored on the
Succeeding plays. Boyd and viii
liams fell to Neister Any further de-
scription Of the gBme Is unnecessary.
The visitors had little trouble IN
hitting Sprogel and managed to add at
least one run in each inning. In the
seveth inning they made three runs, two
Of them earned. The home team played
we'll and each man filled his position ad-
nnirably. Morrell in left field made FIVE
fly catches c. Williams made great
deal OF fun by his swagger and coaching
The score.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
YFIImington ColIege of Music.

The Wilmington College of Music will
open September i8 in the new quarters
at No. S2l Market street. opposite the
Historical Society Building The school
will occupy these quarters until March
20, 1890 when it viii take permanent
quarters on Delaware avenue Mr..
Coward has also leased the lecture room
of the Masonic Temple, which viii be
used for concert hall and can be en-
gagged for dance parties. Emil Gastel who
in one season gained such footing as a
teacher Of voice culture in this city, has
accepted partnership in a summer
school at Springfield, Missouri Mr..
Cloward win make an effort to induce
w. w. Gilchrist, director of the Tuesday
Club, to teach in Wilmington, which. If
successful, will be a compliment to vii.
mington, as Mr. Gilchrist is giving up
his teaching in Philadelphia sc as to de
vote his time to composing.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
cITY NEWS lN eRlEF.

The new pump at the City Mill has
been running for week. The new parts
are being thoroughly tested.
The tug F. A. Churchman of Philadel-
phia will come to Moores ship yard next
week for general overhauling.
The schooner Edith t. Candy arrived
from kennebec Me-, yesterday, with 405
tons OF ice for the Kennebec Ice Com
pauy.
Commencing ON Monday the steamboats,
Brandywine and City of Chester will
make but two trips a day, discontinuing
the late trips.
The bicyclists have fallen in love with
the newly paved Market street and a
great many of them ride down it to work
in the morning.
The three -masted schooner Alfaretta
Campbell, is discharging cargo of rails
at the south side wharf of the Diamond
State Iron Company.
An important meeting of the E. P.
Moody Club will be held on Sunday after
noon at 2i30 o'clock. 1t is necessary for
members to be present.
Edward Flanner, of the Ninth ward had
the little finger. of his left hand. cut off
in Flamer's quarries, yesterday afternoon
by falling stone D.. w. q. Winner
dressed the hand.
st. Georges Castle. No 3, X. G. E.
passed resolutions OF respect last evening
in memory of Charles Donnelly former
member who was killed on July 20, at
Burgettstown. Ohio.
On the new Eighth street railway the
rail will be used in place of the wire used
on the Market street extension, for the
underground current The connection
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
10 Keep Order at the Fair.

Mayor Harrington has appointed the
following twenty five men as special
police officers at the Fair grounds next
week They will be sworn in this after
noon at 3 o'clock: W. j. Haverstack, No.
1923 East Eleventh street Thomas Fries,
No. I5t Market street; John Fl. Manlove
230 Walnut street; Thomas Heal, No. sos
Tatnal street; Joseph Bear, No. 722 Ben
nett street. William D. Sparks, Seventh
and Bennett streets; James NJ. Bentham,
No. COS Tatnall street; Sheridan
Mason, No. 1923 East Fourth street
Lewis Hahn, No. 626 East Ninth street
Charles H. Pierce, No 1l14 Lombard
street. John j. McCafferty, No 1920
Scott street Ira Campbell, No Jessup
road; John J. Shultz, No 1109
East Thirteenth street; Ferdinand
Smith, No. 921 Kirkwood street ;
August H. Miller, Bull Head Hotel
Samuel T. Hanbley, Exchange Building /;
August Scheu, No. 404 Market street
James Wood, Twenty-sixth and Tatnall
streets; Renaldo Shinn, A and
Townsend streets; Louis Weider-
man, No. 500 Pine street; George
Johnson, No. 404 West Front
street; Stephen R. Hitchberry, No 4
Mousley row; George F. Hall, No. iii
Madison street; Hugh Johnson, Cedar
and Anchorage streets; George W. Ken
nedy, No. 20l3 Market street.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
LAST EDITION
Y. NJ. c. A. RECEPTION.
The Building aud Gymnasium viii Prob.
ably be Opaned on September 10.

The Building aud Gymnasium viii Prob
ably be Opened on September 10.
The reception committee of the Y M.
G. A. met last evening to make arrange
ments for the reception to be rendered
E Bruce Lyttle, the general secretary,
early next month. Tuesday, September
10 seemed to be the date best suited but
it was not finally decided upon as Thurs
day, September 12 was also mentioned
On the evening of the reception, the
gymnasium and building will be thrown
open the apparatus for the gymnasium
consisting of all the latest improved de-
vises for developing the muscles, is on
its way from the manufacturers.
The rooms are to be furnished in as
attractive a manner as possible. At the
opening the secretary Of the Philadel-
phia Y. NJ. @. A.. and prominent mem
bers from other cities are ex-
pected to be present. Instructors
in gymnastics from other cities
will give exhibitions. Orchestral music
will be furnished
The reception committee will meet
again ON Tuesday evening next at the Y.
NJ O. rooms and complete the arrange
ments for the reception. Mr. Lytle viii
arrive in this city to remain permanently
on Monday next
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Middle state League DANES.
At Harrisburg.
BASE BALL NOTES.

O. Williams is great coacher Of a
great team.
There were too many persons in the
scorers stand yesterday.
Baxter and Clements viii probably be
the battery to-day. A big crowd will be
on hand
William Day was a spectator at yes
terday's game. If he had been ia the
box for Wilmington the result would
have been different.
Yorks record for the last five cham
pionship games won is as follows York, n
runs; opponents, II runs; York, SO hits
total Of 102 bases; opponents, 20 hits
total of 35 bases
Games today-Cuban Giants at VIII
mington; Hazleton at Lebanon; York at
Harrisburg Games Monday Whining
ton at Lebanon; Harrisburg at York
Hazleton at Trenton.
The standing Of the clubs in the Middle
States League is as follows:
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
An Unfair Band rournament.

Hyatt's Military Band returned from
Atlantic City laft evening, where they
had been to participate in tournament
Of nine brass bands. Three prizes were
offered $500, 5000 and 500. There was
no understanding what class Of music
they were to play The tournament
began on Wednesday and was to last
until Thursday, but was con
tinued until Friday morning. Be.
fore the music began Yesterday
morning. Mr.. Payne addressed the bands,
told them that the Milton Band Of
Milton, Pa. was the only band that
played overtures gand he would award
them the prize. The other bands i'm
mediately withdrew from the contest.
They were the metropolitan, Neopolitan
and Fox Chase bands Of Philadelphia; /;
the Bridgeton Band of Bridgeton, ". j. /:
the Peckerstown Cornet Band of Peekers-
town, Pa. the Twenty third Post G. A.
4. Band OF Trenton, N. j. and Hyatts
Military Band of this city.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
eucKINeAAM egTs TAERE.
Appointed Assistant Night Clerk at tn
Post Omce-About Ayars.

- hltRoAAAN1 ~A07AfttNAb AfAahA AAEAh a. AhN
Post Onee-About Ayars.
David E. Buckingham has at last re-
ceived his reward, and will no more
wander about with hungry
look and haggard face, look
ing for government position.
He has been appointed night clerk at the
post office to fill a vaca ncy caused by the
resignation of George f. Lowry. The
salary of the position is $500 year and
Buckingham goes on duty tomorrow
1t is understood that the appointment
was made at the urgent solicitation Of
old soldiers in the city.
It is pretty generally understood that
Peter B. Ayars has been appointed to
the position of measurer and inspector at
the Custom House, to succeed George ].
Finck, or will be appointed as
soon as he returns from Milwau-
kee. The Custom House authorities say
that he has not yet been appointed 1t
is rumored that ]. w Simonson, who
has been substituting for Mr.. Ayars
since he has been absent from the city
has been appointed letter carrier to sue
ceed Mr.. Ayars
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
MIR. Bayard's New Law Omoe.

Work on the new office bnilding on
Ninth street between Market and King
for ex-Secretary Thomas F. Bayard will
begin on Monday. F. r. Carswell is the
architect. The building will be of brick
with trimmings of Hummelstown brown
stone, 50x30 feet in size, two
stories in height, with four offices
Ion each floor. Each Office to have
open fire places with handsome hard
wood mantels. The stairway will be of
ash and all the woodwork of the building
will be of white pine in natural finish.
William j. Hall has the contract for the
carpenter work and A. S. Reed & Bro,
for the masonry and brick work
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Boat 10 be Launched.

The new passenger and towing steam
boat Compton, built by the Pusey &
Jones Company for the North State I'M
provement Co. of North Carolina, will
be launched on Thursday September 8.
The Compton is propeller, IS IT. length
Of keel, "A #. beam and #. depth of
hold. The engine is a jit condenser with
cylinders % inches in diameter and "a
inch stroke The boiler is 7ft. Gin. in
diameter and 10 IT, long.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31

third time as we boarded the train and
left them in the care of other friends
We once thought OF stopping the train
and going back, but we did not do it,
Newark I" said the man with the blue
clothes and ice cream hat.
'We viii pass" we replied.
Newport" shouted the brakemen
with the nice moustache.
We both passed again.
Wilmington !"
Then we both passed out.
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Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Jackson and SHARP Company's works.

The work on the new pilot boat at the
jackson and Sharp Company's shipyard
is moving forward rapidly It is the best
Of the shipbuilder's art.
The Charles Warner Companys barge
Minquas is being repanted.
A large number of cars are being built
and the shops are kept busy.
On Tuesday evening next the private
car for President Fowler Of the New
York. Ontario and Western railroad will
be shipped to its destination.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Excursion to Ray Ridge via B. & o. Il.
r., Sunday, September 1, 1889.

Rail to Canton and return; Steamer
from Canton to Bay Ridge and return.
Fare $l00 Trains leave Market street
station at $40 a. m, Delaware avenue
station at z. 10 a. m. There will be plenty
of cars. Special arrangements have been
made to accommodate all. At Bay Ridge
there will be fireworks such as are rarely
seen. The celebrated bombardment Of
Fort Sumter repeated It will berealistic
and grand. The stirring scenes Of the
great naval battle will be vividly
Illustrated. A special train will run to
Market street station on the return trip,
Remember the fare is only $l.00. The
cheapest trip, everything considered
that has ever left Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
ooroner's Inquest.

Coroner Gamble summoned Jury this
morning TO view the remains Of the late
Robert Gibson of No. POI Jackson street.
who died yesterday afternoon from in.
juries sustained on the p, w. & B. rail
road. The jury was sworn and w. R.
Long chosen foreman. A motion to
adjourn until 30 o'clock Monday even
ing at the coroner's Office, No. 207
Market street, was carried.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Bitten Nv Doc.

A little girl named Amelia Horsey, col
ored, living at 106 West Fifth street,
was bitten by dog this morning at 30
o'clock. A small boy at 203 West Fifth
street set the dog at the child and would
not desist until an old colored woman went
to the child's rescue The child had an
ugly bite on the calf Of the right leg,
which was bleeding profusely.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Municipal Court.

AT the City Court this morning Samuel
d. Forbes pleaded not guilty to the
charge of violatii & the city ordinance in
regard to the privy wells The case was
continued until Monday morning and
Mr.. Forbes released on his own recogniz-
ance. James Dougherty, drunk, was
fined S5 aud costs
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
areat sunday at Tolchester.

Sunday, September 1, viii be gala
day at Colchester Beach and the lucky
people who take the Philadelphia, Viii
mington and Baltimore railroads special
excursion viii get the full benefit of a
great days outing. Special leaves Viii
mington at T. 40 a. m. Round trip 81.
Children half price
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
A New Yacht to be nnIlt.

George w. Hall, agent for the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company in this city,
has secured the contract to build an iron
steam yacht for h. NJ Flagler of Phila-
delphia. The yacht is TO be completed by
next May She will be 1856 feet long and no
expense will be spared to make her a per
feet summer home for her owners and a
credit to her builders,
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Tolchester Va. BaltImore.

The colchester excursion of next Sun
day. September /, will run over the Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
through the harbor and across the bay,
arriving at the beach at H. 80 a. N. Five
hours to stay and still be at home by bed
time. Special train leaves Wilmington
at z AS a. m. Round trip tickets, $lOO
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
The seasnn Ion 1ss0

Atlantic City Sunday Excursions ap-
lproaches the end. Enjoy one more de-
Ilightful day at the seashore. Take
steamer Haber from foot Of King street
at 80 Sunday morning and go by short
line to Atlantic City. Fare S1.50 You
will have eight. hours at the seashore.
Returning train leave Atlantic City at 6
n m
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
CUBAN GIANTS.
WILMINGTON.
INNINGS.

Cuban GIANTS is1 Ia
Wilmington .......2 0 1 2 o. o
Earned runs Wilmington. 2; Cuban Giants,
5. Two-hase hit-ConrOy, Seldom, ?. Three
base hits-Neister q. Williams, Whyte, 2
Home run-Thomas. Struck uut-By Sprogel
2; by Whyte. 4. First base on called balls
by 5progell, 8. Hit by pitched hall--knox
Passed balls-Clement, 1; Rigby, g Williams.
2. Time of game-lN Two hours and ten minutes.
Umpire Larry OfDea
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Rugby Academy IN Trouble.

The contents of the Rugby Academy
have been levied upon by Constable
Reardon for rent and will be sold next
Wednesday at 2 o'clock The principal,
Professor Wilson NJ. Foulk, is away on
his vacation
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
For Conveniepce ana safetv

The Extensible Car Step is the greatest
improvement in railroading and accom-
modation for the travelling public that
has been introduced for many year.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Held In hnnd-

Louisa Anderson, colored, was charged
last evening with disorderly conduct by
Joetta Tilghman, They appeared before
Justice Smith Louisa was held in a
peace bond Of 500.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Wilmington Clearing House.

The exchanges Of the Wilmington banks
at the clearing house to-day were Clear
ings, $104, ,s42. 50: balances. S39, S43 so,
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
Narrowly Escaped Drowning.

Willie Taylor Of this city, youth Of
10 years, accidentally fell into the canal
basin at Delaware City yesterday and
narrowly escaped drowning. He was
heroically rescued by Dan O'Neal.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
In Working Order.

The Extensible Car Step at the Fair
will be in working order, same as on the
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
makers and Housekeepers

Good print cooking butter at 10, IA
and 16 cents. Spicer & Bickel, 2O6 East
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
FIRE At Deinar.

yeasey & Watsons new svaporator At
Delmar, which WIS opened on Tuesday
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
rhe ExtensIbIe or step

Does away with boxes. stools and plat
forms and all distractions about depots
and stations.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
wilmington Commercial college.
Novelty at the Fair.

And School of Shorthand and Type-writ-
ing re opens Sept. 2. Office open daily.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
By the ExtensibIe Car Stem

You can easily get on and of the cars
with baskets, bundles or packages of any
kind.
Evening journal., 1889-08-31

The Extensible Car Step will be at the
Watw Fnnsr fnst q ssAa IL working
Evening journal., 1889-08-31
The Delaware Peaoh shipmenta.

The number Of cars loaded with peaches
shipped over the Delaware railroad yes
terday was as follows