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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Rat Pie for Epicures.

Not only is the rat fastidious in its choice
of food, but it affords dainty food itself, in
connection with which fact have had some
amusing experiences. Some years ago men
toned incidentally in the course of a lecture
that the Chinese, who eat the rat habitually,
and the Parisians, who did so under compul-
sion, suffered no real hardship, as the flesh is
not only nutritious but really excellent and
delicate food, far surprising that of the
rabbit. Being pressed by the audience for
further explanation told them that l spoke
from practical experience and that cold rat
pie tof course made from barn rats was a
delicacy worthy of any epicures table
Reports of the lecture-mostly exaggerated
were published in the leading newspapers
and copied into nearly every journal in the
land An avalanche of correspondence pour
ed on me, and was greatly amused with the
different views of the writer's A few had
summoned up courage to try the experiment
and were unanimous in their appreciation
Many asked for details in the MANUFACTURES of
the pie, which would have taken I'D a whole
cookery book if answered Many more ask
ed if could kindly send them ready made
pie, SO that they might judge for themselves
Pail Mall Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
DIED ABROAD.

Death OF ME-. Henry schmidt In Bava.
ria-.-His Remains 20 be Brought
to Rock Island for lnterment.
Everyone acquainted with Mr.. Henry
Schmidt, junior member of the wholesale
liquor firm of Peter Fries & Co., will be
panied to learn that he is no more. The
sad news was received by cableeram this
morning by his father-in>law. Mr.. Peter
Fries, that he had died in Bischbrumm.
Bavaria. yesterday.
Mr.. Schmidt. till a year age, was con-
sidered one of the most robust of men.
The disease which terminated his exis-
tence has been of gradual growth. On
the advice of his physician he left for the
old world February 9th, last, hoping a
change would remove the enemy which
had been preying upon his vitsls. The
first stopping point was Paris, where
he consulted and was treated by the
best physicians without apparent ben
eft. From there, in company with
bis wife, he visited Italy, thence to
Munich, finally stopping at Bischruum,
Bavaria, with relatives of his wife VIM.
Mantel. high Germ an official, where he
received kind attention. The last letter
received conveyed encouraging news,
which gave hope to his friends His
death was sudden. and not in any wise
expected. The direct cause of his death
was heart disease. being aggravated by
neuralgia and kidney troubles.
Mr.. Schmidt was born in st. Louis,
September 80. 1916. which was his home
up to the time he came to this CITY,
when he became member of the liquor
firm of Peter Fries & Go. April z, 1875,
he was united in marriage to Miss Annie
Fries. Their union has been blessed by
three children-one boy and two girls
who are at the home of their grand,
parents in this city. His mother, Mrs.
Caroline Schmidt and sister Dora, of st.
Louis, are also left to mourn his loss.
Mr. Fries cablegramed this morning to
have the remains brought to Rock Island
for interment, aud Mrs. Schmidt will
start on her sorrowful journey at once.
The demise of Mr.. Schmidt is to be
greatly deplored. He was pusher 10
everything which added to the prosperity
of the citv and uil1 he oraotIv yoisood hy
score of friends who have met him in
the social circle and by the people at
large, who will remember his genial,
jovial disposition and public spirit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Points About q. w.

Senator Daniel, of Virginia, in his grafton
on the character of Washington, vouchsafes
some pithy information about the father of
his country that hasn't been generally known
before. According to the Virginia orator,
Washington was hale fellow well met with
none, but he chased the fox and led the dance
with natural zest. He collected a bill with
as much punctuality as he paid one. He loved
q fine horse, and he dressed in good clothes
He located an investment in real estate with
as good judgment as he set a squadron in the
field He berated coward and condemned
q knave in language Of which it is historic
ally said that it contained more truth than
poetry. He pitied and helped the poor with
the hand of charity. He loved the comrades
who had fought by his side in battle. He
hated a tyrant; be despised demagogue; he
spoke little; he thought much; he wrote like
n philosopher; he behaved like a gentleman;
be saved his country; he worshiped God, and
he died in peace, with the blessing and tears
Of humanity about him.-Boston Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
CABLE GOVERNS BOTH.
Chosen President of the Rock ISL
and & Peoria, Too.
Annual Meeting and Election Of Om'
cers--.A Fine showing.

The directors of the above named rail.
road met q semi annual convention in
Chicago yesterday to transact business,
elect officers and declare a dividend OF
two-and one half per cent. which makes
a total of five per cent for the year.
This is great showing and displays
good management on the part of the gen.
tlemen who have the care of the interests
of the road The financial statement was
gratifying to the stockholders in mind
and purse. The road is practically a
Rock Island institution and owned in
large part ty people of this city.
The following officers were elected:
President-R R Gable.
Vice Pres ident-A Kimball.
Secretary and 1'ressurer-H b Sudlow
Executive Committee-R r Cable
Thomas F Withrow, II B Sudlow.
A. Kimball and Geo. W. Gable we're
elected directors to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Judge Cornelius Lynde
and W. III. Decker The directors
elected the old officers who have been SO
faithful in past to look after the welfare
of the road Mr.. Robert Stockhouse will
look after the freight and ticket depart
ment, Fl. @. Whitridge, auditing, and
Mr.. Ii. B.Sudlow remains as general man
ager. Mr.. Cable succeeds the late Cor
nelius Lynde as president, which is the
first time his name has appeared at the
head of this road. Mr.. Kimball is one OF
the new names in the directory, and his
long experience in railroading will be a
help to the road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
SEVERAL MISHAPS.
ing aud Is Badly Hurt-OIher Acct
dents.

Mr. John Kahlke Falls from n Stag.
ing aud is Badly Hurt-Other Acct
dents.
Mr.. John j. Kahlke, one of the we'll
known proprietors of the Rock Island
boat yard. met with serious accident
this morning. The company is engaged
in building number of barges. and Mr..
K, while moving about giving direc
tions to his men. fell from staging,
which projected over the barge. falling
! distance Of zen feet, and striking on the
side of his head on the hardwood ways.
The workmen, with the assistance of his
brother, carried him en- a stretcher to his
residence in the lower end of the city.
Drs. Paul and VESSEL were summoned
by telephone, and were at his bedside
within half An hour of the accident. The
physicians cannot say how serious the
injuries are, as it will take several days
to determine. Mr. Kahlke was lying in
an unconscious condition this afternoon.
although NO CIitlCoi symptohs hou oP
peared.
Frank Reed, fourteen year-old boy,
working at The Rock Island Lumber and
Manufacturing Cos. works, fell off q
platform yesterday, while Carvings pail
of water, and fractured the fore part Of
his left arm. DR.. Barth dressed the in>
jured member.
VIM. Furbus, an old>time mill en-
ploye. carries his hand in a sling. He
was working on an edger, and allowed
his hand to come in contact with the
machinery, causing painful wound. He
was conveyed to Heimbeck's drug store
and in the absence of physician, the
druggist dressed the wound.
| Michael Daley. residing near Elm
street, met With a painful accident on the
island Yesterday. While chopping wood.
a piece few up and struck him in the
face, inflicting deep cash, and forcing
his right eye nearly out of its socket.
There is doubts whether the eye can be
saved OF not.
Mr. Joe Eeil carries his right hand in a
sling, caused by bruise from ham,
mer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Circus.

Duchack's New London circus is now
in Rock Island, having arrived Sunday
morning on their steamer. Park Bluff.
Through tie rascality of their advance
agent, who skipped out at Burlington,
they have rot been able to previously adj
vertise, but will give their first perform
ance in Rock Island this evening in their
large tent already erected opposite Har-
per's theatre. The company numbers
about fifty men and several ladies. The
low admission of 10 and 30 cents will
doubtless be appreciated by large at
tendance. They will also show tomor-
row evening"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
sorics 70 Contractors.

The und srsigned building committee
for the proposed new NJ. E. church in
this city so icit bids for all the work and
material necessary for the construction
Of said new church according to the plans
and specific atoms in the hands of D. 8.
Schureman, architect, excepting the stone
and brick work and the necessary excava-
ton for the foundation. The bids to be
handed to any member Of the committee
on or before July 5 next. at the hour OF 4
o'clock p. m. when the same will be
opened for rejection or acceptance at the
Office of said architect. The committee
reserves tho right to reject any all bids.
Rock Isl AND, June %. 1889.
T. ]. ROBINSON, G. h. SToDDARD,
j. II. WILSON, VIM. JACKSON.
G, B. KENYON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
tChildren's Party.

Master Chas. w. Halves. Jr., and his
sister, Miss Dode, entertained eighty or
more frienis of their age last Monday
afternoon. The guests arrived carly in
the evening aud did not depart till near
midnight. The amusements consisted Of
lawn games, daAcing in the psrlor and
other pastilnes. The lawn after twilight
was illumin ated by Chinese lanterns, etc.
The gathering will be remembered with
pleasure By the invited ones.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Notice. 10 W.tsr Consumers.

The water rent must be paid to the
collector at the city clerks Office before
June 80. 1889. If not paid by June 80.
1889, the water will be cut Of without
further notice. ROBERT KoEHT.ER,
Collector of Water Rents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
To the watch Tower.

Cars run to Black Hawks Watch
Tower every thirty minutes on Sunday
afternoons and holidays, and SPECIAL
trains to accommodate picnic parties.
Telephone to the street car barn to com.
plete arrangements for special trains.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Ate alton Knights of Pythias.

Regular meeting of st. Paul lodge this
"wednesday evening. The rank OF
knight will be conferred on two esquires
A full attendance is desired. Visiting
knights cordially invited.
GEO. STEBBNs, G. @.
FREDJ. HOPE Es, K. r Il 8
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26

Complexion powder 10 an absolute me-
cessity of the refined toilet in this cli-
mate. Pozzoni's combines every element
Of beauty and purity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Ciaarv,yanf.

Mrs. Sotelle has returned to the Com
mercial hotel. room and parlor. where
she can be consulted from 9 q. m. to 10
D. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26

Impurities of the blood often cause
great annoyance at this season; Hoods
Sarsaparilla purines the blood and cures
ell such affections.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26

Fourteen dry lots on four years time,
with six per cent per annum, to any one
wishing te build this summer.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
Weather Forecast.

q. 8. SIGNAL OFFICE,
Davenport, Iowa, June 26.
For the next "a hours for Illinois, fair,
and cooler weather. Iowa. in the
northern portion, slight rain followed by
cooler weather.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
lREFRIGERAT0RS|

In competition with the Leading Refrigerators of the
United States received the highest award for economy
of ice using 1917 much ice its best compel
itor and II much of its would be competitors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26

Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
POLES
ne. 4c.

"a nm sale to-day q. m. at 3
We Pl'V uromptly, 800 curtain poles. &c
o'clock This is to direct special attention
esch. cnrtsin department. in which we
TO ou' -. are overloaded. especially on
tnnA ,,sss handmade linen antique, and
hig1 i' G''I lace trimmed curtains. The
neu''ai A. on poles is for three days only,
Prce ~ Tuesday and Wednesday.
Io- our curtain sale will continue ali week.
ln e,es At &c after Wednesday night.
No PV ~snd.made antique lace curtains
AZ ~, NO @o worth $500; at $3.50. worth
.. .. a.. at 81 so. worth S11.00; at 5000,
Won Az hsnd>made medici lace curtains at
,,n worth Sl4: at $t2. worth $40; at
ga worth ST. so; at $l4, worth $50.
vi lines of less expensive curtains
." drsreries will be offered this week
., decided reductions.
All THEREl
n, nieces Oriental lace founcing, full
90 aches wide, 16c per yard. Match it
Another lot, finer quality. same width,
At 95c yard.
No excuse for above cuts except the
,,nnd 10 unload, and we are satisfied tina
'a,andiug buyers We think best to max
nlspty of buyers, rather than to wait unit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26

A fine large house with all modern improve
ments, good barn, trees. etc acres of land fine
location, just outside the city limits near the
street cars; cheap,easy terms.
new house. eight rooms barn. trees, etc, lot
60xi5e: within five blocks Of poeioiice; great
bargain.
Two story dwelling, six rooms, good well. cis-
tern and cellar, large barn Il Of land, within
few steps of Milan street cars. at q burgain.
A neat brick no sc with q large lot for 5000.
convenient to upper mills and depot
Large brick house well loo ated, on Fourth ave.
lot 60x150, for sale cheap.
A new two story hoase, six rooms, good cellar,
well and cstern large lot with nice trees, fruit
and shrubbery well located cath St, very cheap
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-26
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lElLzzxzzzI11zxl
Sc. Sc.

The continued cool weather has left US
with big stock of infants and childrens'
lace caps and bonuets, away beyond what
we should have in last days Of June.
We break the price for this week to make
short work Of livestock.
A big lot lace bonnets. were lac. start
them Monday at Sc each.
Another lot that were 24c down to 10c.
A dozen nice ones left, were CSC. 60
this week at Gle.
Other lots at 14c. Gee, 25c, SAC, SOC
and SIC, that show q mark down Of 33
per cent. Assortment may be broken
after early part Of week. call early.
On Monday at 8 O'Clock, case CSC
dozen) ladies' gauze vests at &c each. We
have sold the same goods this year at
Acc.
We throw down the gauntlet this week
on plain china silks, 12 different colors,
S3c per yard. you will find them no where
else at this price.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
personal PARAGRAPHS.


Harry Stoeckle son of Joseph, Stoeclzle
the brewer, is quite i'll.
Joe Horner, yesterday returned from
his cunning trip on which he was very
successful.
Miss Ella Van Mort is visiting the
family of John Gudgeon No. 1902 West
Fourth street.
]. ]. Wilson of Salisbury Nd, spent
last evening in this city with his friend
]. w. Goodwin.
Miss Laura Price Of Chesapeake City is
visiting the family of James Scanlon.
No. 1929 West Fourth street.
Stephen L. Craney clerk in the office OF
the chief engineer of the w. & n. rail-
road, will spend the holidays at his home
in West Point.
Charles G. Copeland, civil engineer
en- the Wilmington and Northern rail
road, has gone to his home in Boston to
spend Christmas.
Captain johnson Of the National
Dredging Company's machine Ajax which
has been engaged In dredging the Penob'
scot river near Bangor. Maine is in the
city where he will spend the Holidays
with his family at their home No. s61
Bennett street.
The Philadelphia Times Of this morn
ing says: Colonel e. G. Ress, who's
father was Governor of Delaware Ions
ago. was at the Girard House yesterday
Colonel Ross is an aide on the staff O.
Governor Biggs and is a prominent can
didate for the Democratic nomiation fo
Congress. He says the Blue Hens vii
never again vote the Republican ticket.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21

cases, done for the public good II WAS
particular prerogative allowable under
the circumstances.
Judge Houston interrupted Mr.. Spru-
ance at this point and stated that the
right of making the application was not
the question. 1t was a legal prerogative
Mr.. Spruance proceeded The respond
ent's counsel did not deny that private
person had right to make the appli-
cation. The fact that the re-
spondents did not cite any au-
thorities on this point, but con-
tented themselves by criticising those
submitted by the relator. The ground
of high interest of the relator was argued
from, as the right to invoke the aid of
the court to see what he considers right,
carried out Mr.. Spruance cited several
authorities and asked why the court
could not rest secure on the prevalent
ruling Of the courts Of the country.
1t is only these things admitted in the
petition that are well pleaded in the
answer. The specific allegations denied
in the answer cover period from May to
October. The time after that date is
stir over. He does not deny that du-
ring October and November there were
HCtHAb NdA11a az hAo
office; or that these 150 men who
receipts during these months. II they
beset his office in tumultuous manner,
It was for the purpose Of paying taxes,
and he may thank God that they did not
tear him limb from limb. After describ-
ing Mr.. Dougherty's alleged efforts to
keep from receiving the taxes, the
-. L.. a.1.l 49, 1t L..
rights OF men. He shut the door on
them, claiming that the opening and
shutting of the door was his privilege.
If this is so, he is the most powerful
man in Delaware. He holds us in the
hollow Of his hand.
Why may not pay my tax the same
way in which pay note at bank2
send my son to the bank with the money
and he is recognized. Why may / not
send him to the tax Office with my taxesi
He knows my son and that he represents
me.
Counsel on the other side says that it
is nowhere required to accept tax from
any other person than the one taxed He
is right. But we have shown that he can
accept taxes from an agent or power Of
attorney. Counsel argues the case as II
the money had not been paid by the men
who gave the powers of at.
torney. He has no right to dc
that. He should proceed as If the tax.
ables had paid over the money. There is
great talk about ballot reform. but We
want reform before we get to the ballot,
we want the methods of these collectors
changed. The instrumentality was
necessary because the men were mostly
laboring men, and because the tax collee
tors were not always at their office
At the conclusion Of his remarks court
adjourned until Monday, December 30.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
SINKING FUND LOAN.
Bids Received at the City Treasurer
Ofiice This Morning.

Bids Received at the City Treasurer's
ONCE This Morning.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners and
the Finance Committee of City Council
met at City Treasurer Griffith's Office this
morning, and opened bids for the $50, ,0t0
sinking fund loan. The following bids
were received from Wilmington bankers
The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company of this city, offered to take the
loan of $50, 900 at Al per cent per snnum,
for SOL, $50.
Heald & Co. of this city offered to take
the loan at par $780, 900, and per cent.
interest per annum.
Elliott, johnson & Co. of this city
offered to give $50O27 for the loan OF
$50, 900, at per cent interest. The
Philadelphia bidders were:
The Saving fund Society of German
town and its vicinity offered 10lA for
$4,000 of the refunding sinking fund
bonds, to bear interest at the rate Of Al
per cent per annum.
Charles f. Lemming, No. 112 South
Front street, offered to take $l2. 900 at
1005 and Al per cent. interest
The Beneficial Saving Fund Society, of
No. 1900 and 1902 Chestnut street, Of
fered 1914 for the $50. 900 sinking fund
the rate of interest to be be Al per cent
per annum, provided we are awarded tht
entire loan, $50. 000-that is to say
$50, ,562. so for the $50 900 bonds.
Sailer & Stevenson, bankers: Series SS
October 1, 1898, s9.050, at 1913 snC
accrued interest; series 80, April 1, 1899
$13, 450, at 102 and accrued interest
series 90, due October 1. 1898, $4,000
at 102 g and accrued interest; series 81
due April /, 1900, $13,6OO at 1924 an'
accrued interest.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
Christmas EntertaInment.

The Boys Department of Grammar
school No gave Christmas enter
tainment in the school room yesterday
afternoon. Professor Calvin B. Rhoads
led the singing and it was excellent.
Short addresses were made by Professor
A. H. Berlin of the High School, Charles
Baird, president Of the Board of Educa.
ton; Abner P. Bailey, Joseph Pyle.
Samuel Il. Baynard, David w. Harlan
and Rev. Dr. Marks Of Hanover Presby-
terian Church.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
non,t Forret-Free of Charce

If you purchase of US a Bible, Hymn
Book, Pocket Book or Cigar Case for 81
or over, you can have your name put on
in gold letters, free of charge. We sell
Methodist Hymn Books at the same price
as at the rooms in Philadelphia. Della
ware Printing Company, formerly James
& Webb, Edward F. James, president
Harry Folwell, secretary and treasurer
No. 224 and 22S Market street.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21

The pilot-boat Thomas F. Bayard was
sold by United States Marshal Charles
M. Newlin at the Custom House this
morning The boat was owned by Elihu
J. Morris, Franklin G. Maull Alfred L.
Burton, Jacob H. Conwell, John Marshal,
Thomas A. Nowland, Andrew r. Baker
and John A. Clumpit, trading as Morris.
Maull & Co. E. B. Tunnel, of George
town was the highest bidder and the
boat was sold to him for $4,000. Captain
Verden was the other bidder.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
BABCOCK'S
206 Market Street,
fAnOVF sFCONDA
ABOVE sEcoNDo

Superior in size and general
attractiveness to any hereto
fore offered. Our prices will
please all comers. Our pa
irons of last year will be sure to
come, they know our liberal
methods. Others are invited
to try us. Slippers of various
grades and styles for Children,
Boys, Girls, Women and Men
at
eO6 Market. above Second. East Side.
Rubber Boots of the reliable
makes for Boys, Girls, Women
and Men, heavy and light
weights. Rubber sporting
Boots for Men. Rubber Hip
Boots for Men, Beaver Boots,
wool lined, for men who are
afflicted with Rheumatism and
cold feet. Flannel lined button
and lace Shoes and Slippers
for Old Folks. High Cut
button Artics for Girls and
| Women. Fine Chamois Moo
casins for Baby. Fine Kic
| soft sole Button Shoes fol
Baby. Doll Shoes.
Babcock's, sO0 Market, above Second.
Children's Patent Ankle
Supporters. Lambs Woo
sole to make Mems, Women
Misses and Childrens Kni
Slippers on. Mems Fin,
Calf Hook, Lace and Congress
extra wide for elderly men anC
fat men, easy to put on anC
take off. Ladies Fine KiC
extra wide ankle and high in
step, button and lace shoes
Ladies Fine light weigh
Rubbers with French heel t
fit. French heel Shoes, Spriny
heel button Shoes for Ladies
and spring heel Rubbers to fl
them. Big Boys high Gu
hook lace Shoes, sizes 215 t,
5H. Little Boys Fine higI
cut hook lace Shoes, sizes /
to ?.
Family Shoe House, east side Market abos
Second.
) Ladies Fire French Kid
Button, square toe and Oper
toe, hand made, every pal
warranted, regular price $4 oc
our price during the holiday
only So 90. Our Mems So
$2.25 and SAYS calf hook lac
Shoes beats all at the price il
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1889-12-21
Adairia

Is the place to get Christmas presents foi
your fathers, mothers. brothers, sisters
and sweethearts Big assortment low
prices. 4l5 Market street.