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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
A Complicated Case.

In the circuit court at Davenport yes
terday, Judge Waterman appointed s. F
Smith guardian for Mrs. Patience V.
Newcombe. aged 81, and resident OF
that city for over half century. and who
was recently declared insane. Mr. Smith
gave required bond in the sum of Sl00,
600. The preliminary proceedings in the
case have been scrupulously withheld
from the public and the revelation yes
terday created sensation in Davenport
where Mrs. Newcombe is well known
through her .iberslity to religious. educa
tional and charitable projects. She do
mated the land on which stands the Day.
export Academy of Natural Sciences, the
First Presbyterian church, and also $25. DOC
toward the Cook Old Ladies' home, and
also aided the Davenport public library.
The reason of the action yesterday is that
it is believed that Geo. w Fitch and wife.
nephew and neice OF Mrs. Newcombe, and
living in Minnesota, and Mrs. Harriet v.
Fitch, sister, living in New York. have
with the knowledge of the existence of a
will executed several years ago, bequeath.
ing the bulk of her fortune to public en-
terprises. secured from Mrs. Newcombe
moneys, valuables and property aggregat-
ing oyer $4,000. Mr.. Smith at once en-
tered suit against the persons named land
also secured an injunction protecting the
property from incumbrance or being dis
posed of.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
Police Points.

E. d. Mcdonald was run in last even
ing for intoxication.
Officers Schaab and Thomas found a
horse in Spencer square last night and
took it to the pound. The owner should
be made an example of Of having to pay
for the value of the horse before recover
ing it.
Fred hartman, an employe of the Rock
Island Lumber company. was arrested by
Officers Schaab and Thomas last night for
indiscreetlY flourishing and firing a revol>
yer in the upper lumber yards. He was
fined S. and costs this morning.
Thieves stole quantity of small tools.
bits. braces. ETC.. from the works of the
Rockford Construction company las,
night and would no doubt have got away
with others bad they not taken alarm al
someone and fed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
Grand 6emi-Annual aala

This is the second week of August Stef
fen's grand semi-annual clearing sale a
his mammoth dry goods house. 226, 22t
and $50 West Second street, Davenport
In connection with many other great bar
gains he has added hundreds more as
founding bargains. making this the mos
attractive sale of the season. Geat in.
ducements are offered in every depart.
ment, few OF which are noted: Staple
checked ginghams at Al cents; tenni:
flssnels marked down to ~. IL. 20. IS
and All cents according to grade; hose,
black, colored and fancy striped at and
y cents pair; children's hose greatly re
duced; zephyr ginghams, summer ski
and shawls, dress goods. cOrsets and silk
mitts way down; three hundred 26-inct
gloria silk umbrellas, gold cap, 81 II.
Remember the place, Aug. Steffen
226. 22S aud $50 West Second street.
Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
"PrOf." N arsll MI.

The ARGUS acknowledges a pleassn,
call from Mr.. G. B. Marshall, of Cor
dovs, this morning. He is principal OF
the Cordova schools, which, under his
management have acquired a reputation
for efficiency and excellence that will
compare favorably with any town of the
same size in the state. Mr.. Marshall is
here now for the purpose of attending the
County Teachers Institute, but as he is
the democratic candidate for county
superintendent of schools. il is very prob
able that he will be conducting the insti.
tute himself next year instead of Prof.
Southwell. Mr.. Marshall is young man
OF energy and ability. close student and
reader. and perfectly qualified to dis.
charge the duties of the office for which he
was nominated entirely without bis
knowledge or solicitation. In the upper
townships of the county where he is best
known, he will poll big vote, irrespec.
tive of party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
Trimming Trees.

The season of tree trimming has ar
rived and the artists with their long ham
died shears are busily at work. There
seems to be no rule adapted for trimming
trees. Diff rent artists have different
notions as to the amount of cutting and
slasbing tree will stand We presume
it il matter of taste, though the kind OF
tree trimmed ought to have much to do
with fixing the extent of the cutting il
viii stand. A soft maple grows rapidly,
the branches yield readily to high winds,
and hence require considerable TRIM
ming, while the pretty elm should as q
general thing be let alone. We believe
city ordinance provides that all trees
whose limbs project over the sidewalk
shall be trimmed to height of eight feet
above the walks. This is not always
done. but it should be, especially now
that the high electric light light is de-
pended on for lighting the walks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
DAVENPORT STRIKES.
Claims That Building Improvements
are Retarded Over There.

Claims That building Improvements
are Retarded Over There.
According to the Democrat labor trou'
bles are interfering seriously with builds
ing operations in Davenport. The Dem.
ocrat Gays:
The question OF eight and nine hours
has been disturbing element in indus
trial circles here for long time, and il
is unsettled yet. Most or all of the con-
tractors of this city would be glad to see
it come to termination of some kind.
though it is not yet plainly in sight. II
the matter were disposed of the bosses
would know what TO do. As it is, they
do not know what is in store for them,
and the whole community is the sufferer.
! Today a contractor has no assurance
when he undertakes piece Of work that
he will be allowed to complete it without
encountering a strike for shorter hours.
If he has figured on wages based on the
nine hour system and is soon after com.
PEELED to reduce them to eight, he is the
loser In order to be safe from loss of
| this sort he must figure his labor on the
| possible eight hour basis. 1t may be that
he will not be compelled to scale down
his working hours. but there is no GER
tainty that he will not. The result
has been an increase in the est
mates on contracts. and in many cases,
the Democrat is informed the increase is
quite sufficient to deter men from doing
work they had intended to do this sea-
son. One contractor places the proper
ton Of jobs that are held 10 allegiance at
not less than half the number of those
that will be done during the season.
This estimate may be high. but there can
be no doubt that there are pieces OF work
that are standing still-pieces that will
not be done, because things are in this
unsettled condition.
The matter will unquestiOnably right
ITSELF The universal law of supply and
demand will regulate it. The delay in
constructive work of the city will not
continue always. and will not be apt to
continue long. If the men here cannot be
secured for the work there is no doubt
there are others who can. As it is now
the men are willing TO work, but the
terms upon which they will do so are so
uncertain that the contractors, and the
workmen themselves even, do not know
where they stand. The net result Just
now is that there is less for mechanics to
do than there would be il they had not
raised the question.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
INsTRUCTING THE TEACHERS
Progress or the County Institute-.'
Who Are Enrolled

Who Are Enrolled.
The second day of the Rock lslan6
County Teachers institute found an in
creased attendance, and great degree o.
interest displayed in the work. The IN
structors are all we'll liked by the teach
ers, and Prof. DtGarmo, of Normal, has
made himself especially popular by his
method of instruction. splicing his
talk with enterta lining anecdotes.
The list of those enrolled to date ap
pears below:
Rock Island-Lizzie Taylor. Lizzie
| Stelk, Eta Waltmann, Grace Sturgeon
Clara Norris. Birdie Egan, Lille Mirfield
Jennie Murray. Maggie Mcmahon, L A
Thomas, Mrs c L Eastman. Eta McDon'
aid, Francis Oswald, Mary L Carter, Lucy
Coyne. Frank Krepo. Kitty Baker. Libbie
Strahan, Katie Allen. Daisy L Hardy
Marilda Kendall, Florence SaDderson
| Mary E Wood. Jennie Wilcox. Lucy
Taylor. Anna Bailey, Jennie Bailey. Nina
G Bowen, Charlotte Kenworthy, Clara
Levy, Jennie Dickman, Lucy Peetz. Anna
johnson. Dora Newton. Clara Plummer
Hattie Henderson. Emma Henderson
Mary Murphy, Nora Wi;herspoon, Nora
German. Maria E Simpson, Jennie A
Dolly, Constance Mulack, Alice Kane,
Julia M Anderson. Jennie Kane. Lins
Kane. Dora Hariz. Agnes Sexton, A L
Hill. Mamie Yates. Mrs L NJ Copp, Anna
Bennett. Maggie Wilson. Nora Prick,
Belle Doonan, Rose McHugh, Minnie
Brndle, Nellie Burch, o Cooke. Clara
Deisenrorth, Lulu Carlton, Lucy Kin
ner, Elma Churchill. Anna Bromley, Ber-
tia Fezler, Millie DeSanto, Elisha Park
er, Eva Stanton, Anna Olson. Mary Lan>
men. Lena Detlefsen, Sadie Ransom, Eta
Dixon.
Moline-Selma johnson, Grace Dona>
hey, Lille G. Chadwick. Estella Long,
Emma Meline, Anna E. Hopkins, Julia
E. Gettemy. Lottie Reynolds Otilla Wis
trand, Mary Stoltenburg, Eva Gamble,
Jennie Ray, Elmer Simpson, Mary Penny.
Lena Payne. Clara Evans, Hannah Kni
berg, Mary E. Moore. Hattie A. Moore,
Lizzie Mcpherson, Lucy Lawless, Carrie
Reid. Sarah Cornwall. Marilla L. Healey,
Eta Chamberlain. Lizzie Martin. May
Watt, w. NJ. Framing, Sarah Doxee,
Hattie Cooke.
Milan. W. Quinlan, Isla Canaan.
Clark H. Smith, Magdelene Henderer,
Della Green, Stella Vandruff, Hattie Jen,
kiDs, Sadie Cunningham, Katie Cunning
ham, Lulu Lambert.
Hampton--Mary B. Edleman, Ida
Oltmann. Dolly Mold, Lizzie Oltmann.
Taylor Ridge-Flora Repine. Ray Gar,
rettson.
Cordova-Jennie Humphrey, Charles
Marshall. R. G. Simpson.
Port Byron-Alice Genung, Anna c..
Lober, Mary Dillon, Charity Mumma, Mrs.
Clara Flemming.
Edgington-Anna Titteripgton.
Coal Valley-Fannle Freeburg, James
Stoddard. Mary Pryce. Helen Pryce,
Irene Peters, Title Merlin.
Rural-Isabel Simmon, Carrie West
phsl.
Reynolds-S. W. Mumey. Oletha J
Muse. Maggie Montgomery, Clara Cozad.
Lettie CoZad.
Andalusia- Frank 8rookmsn.
Hillsdsle-E. W. Quick. Ella Liph srdt
Colona-S. r. Glenn. Lizzie Weed.
Cable-Ells Adams.
Wstertown-Nettie Clark.
Joslin Ella Crompton. Gussie McNeal,
Hattie McNesl. Adolph Edwards.
Geneseo-Kittie Delaney.
Green Rver-Amanda Peacock
Muscatine-Etta Chamberlain. Sarah
Hill. Ruth Brown.
Rursl-W. w. Bailey.
Carbon Clif-Alice Carey, Ella O'Don-
nell
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE
The Libbie COnger COllldes With
the Draw at the Bridge.
With a Big Excursion on Board, The
Popular steamer Has Narrow
Eseape-Extent Of the Damages.

The popular steamer, Libbie Conger
met with peculiar accident. and at thu
same time close call to disaster q
$50 this morning. In command Of Capt
Geo. Lamont. the boat went up to thu
Moline landing for an excursion party
under the auspices of the Sves male CHI oil
of the Swedish Lutheran church, ant
with big crowd on board was steamins
merrily down the river. At the Gus
tomary distance above the bridge thu
whistle signal was given for the draw t
open, but the dredge boat A. j. Whit
ney. which is working on the wing dam,
was in the way and the draw was pre-
vented from swinging as rapidly or as far
as 1t usually does. but no danger was real
lied until the Libbie was up pretty close
to the bridge, when it was seen that the
space was not sufficiently wide to admit
of her passage. and while Pilot Sheldon
Ruby bad rung for the wheel to reverse
and was attempting to back up, the boat
had caught the current and was steadily
drifting toward the bridge. A number OF
people on the bridge watched the boats
approach with breathless horror. while q
large portion of those on board no doubt
having fresh in their minds the Lake Pc.
pin calamity, were terror stricken and
but for the self possession manifested by
Capt. Lamont, who assured his psssen-
gers that everything would be all right
in moment and that there was nothing
to fear, panic would most certainly
have taken place on board the boat.
The Conger. however, was driven to
ward the bridge until she came in violent
contact with the corner of the draw,
which struck the forward end of her texas
and ripped it off with crashing force, to-
gether with a spar on the left side, and
The boat then fioated through all right.
She presented pitiably demoralized APP
pearance as she approached the Rock ISL
and dock. looking much like man bear
ing the imprint of one OF Sullivan's right
handlers in the region of the optics.
The boat was not disabled IN the least,
however. and went down the river 10
uuscatine. She will be repaired tomor-
row, and an investigation will no doubt
he made as to who was to blame for the
accident, which might have resulted in a
loss of life similar to that which attended
the sinking of the Sea Wing further up
the Mississippi Sunday afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
The Davenport Business Mems Asso
citation.


At the regular monthly meeting of the
Davenport Business Mems association
last evening. the meeting was addressed
by Rev. Robert Edgar, who stated that
he had recently returned from Pennsyl-
vania. While there he learned OF ten
young men, practical glass makers. who
wish to form company and begin bust.
ness in some live western city. They can
command about 100000 of their own
capital. They want some two acres of
ground and would employ at the start
sixty men on monthly pay roll of So
900. Being practical men, some of them
are now earning $500 month. Chair
man Hoyt, of the manufacturing commit.
tee, stated that he had written the young
men for further information. He was in
clined to think they want a bonus and a
bid against some other city.
A resolution endorsing the TrI City
Trade Journa. and recommending it 10
the business public as worthy of support.
was unanimously adopted.
A communication was read from Sec
rotary Hrschl. Of the Davenport Fair
and Exposition. stating that the prospects
for success are of the brightest character.
Mr.. Wylie introduced the matter of
holding a river carnival, similar to that
of last year, but on a much grander
scsle. 1t is designed to have the car
nival during the week of the fair. He
sta ted that it could he made great sue
cess if given the necessary support.
1t was earnestly advocated by others.
A member OF the Irriwadi Canoe club
stated that the amount of money used
las year could be made to go deal fur
Their. He thought from 81 900 to 81. 500
could be used to good advantage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
River Riplets.

The Pilot came down with three barges
The Jack Frost brought two barges of
ice.
The Golden Gate. Helene Schulenberg
and Libbie Conger came through the
draw.
The stage of the water was 80 al
noon; the temperature on the bridge al
noon 81.
Yesterdays travel over the Rock Is,
land bridges amounted to: south. teams
5s4; foot. 44S; north, teams. $50; foot.
442.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

The Freeport races are on the slate
for this week. commencing today. They
were Originally booked for June, but the
freshet of last month submerged the
track and turned the park into natl,
torium. Now everything is lovely, and
Seer etary Conkrite advertises large and
brilliant field of horses-89 in all. 1t
will be great week for the racing fra
ternity, and numerous horsemen from
this vicinity will be present.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
Drowned Wh,Ie swimming.

Fred Diekman and his brother Andrew
wert swimming in the Rock Island slough
last evening, when Fred got into too deep
water and was drowned. The body was
reco yered about A O'Clock this morning
and taken in charge by his parents. who
live in Davenport. The boy was sixteen
years of age.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

In buying Hoods Ssrsaparills, for it ID
everywhere recognized as the standard
building up medicine and blood purifier
1t has won its way to the front BY its OWE
intrinsic merit, and has the largest sale
of any preparation of its kind. Any
honest druggist will confirm this state
ment. If you decide to take Hoods Sar'
sspsrilla do not be induced to buy any
thing else instead. Be sure to get Hoods
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

Take your wife, sweetheart or daugh
ter into Krell & Maths and treat them
to fine dish of ice cream or a rich glass
of lemonade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

Order your ice creams and ices from
krell & Math for your parties and recep
tions and then you will be sure to please
the palate of your guests.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
LADIES'
FAVORHE WAIST.

Our c. C.;C. summer gcorset is the
best SOC corset on the market The
manufacturers tell US to guarantee the
wear. This corset won't tear. Large
assortment of other makes and styles.
UMBRELLAS.
Wehave just opened new assort-
ment of umbrellas in gloria silk, silver
handles in handsome designs at $l.57.
These umbrellas are made of the same
excellent silk as the former lot adver-
tised short time ago and without
doubt will sell as rapidly.
Special prices on summer goods of
all kinds to close.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

The worst cases of scrofula, salt rheum
and other diseases of the blood, are cured
by Hoods Ssrsaparilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

A washwomsn wanted at the Rock
Island house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

McIntire Bros. have a new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

why. now / cannot get enough to
eat" says one lady who formerly had no
appetite, but took Hoods Sarsaparills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

Chocolate. strawberry. lemon and va.
nilla ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate OF Peter Holzhammer, Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Admin
traitor of the estate of Peter Holzhsmmer, late
OF the county OF Rock Island, state OF Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the county court Of Rock Island
county at the Office Of the clerk of said court in
the city CT Rock Island, at the October term, OF
the First Monday in October next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July, A. D.. 1890.
II. HANSHAW, Administrator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

This waist is designed to meet the
requirements of ladies who cannot,
comfortably, wear a stiff and rigid cor
set, while it can be worn with as much
comfort as an ordinary dress-waist, it
will give the same elegance of contour
as the heaviest boned corset in the
that they give support to the back and
spine, and in nowise interfere with the
freedom and comfort of the wearer.
Our price for this comfortable and
healthful waist is $l.OO. You will no
doubt find it fully as satisfactory as
waists for which you have paid $1.75.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

Wanted-A cook. Apply to 700 Tive
ty,second street
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

Excursion on the Libbie Conger
Wednesday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-15

All baccalsureate sermons do not in
dorse tobacco chewing.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-05-13
MR.. SAYFORD THE EVANGELIST.

One of the passengers on the Ma
riposa was Mr.. S. M. Sayford the
evangelist of Boston, Mass, who has
come to hold special revival services.
The first one was at the Y. nj. G. A.
hall Sunday afternoon. The attend
ance was large and a marked degree
of interest manifested. Mr.. Sayford
spoke entirely without notes and to
the delight and edification of all. At
the close of his address he requested
all who wished to renew their cove
nant with God to manifest it by
standing, when nearly the entire
audience rose to their feet.
In the evening he spoke at the
Central Union church to crowded
audience. His subject was "The
conditions of discipleship," and his
manly and able presentation of Cos
pei truth was greatly enjoyed, and
satisfied his hearers that he was a
preacher of no ordinary ability. He
speaks with great clearness and en-
phasis.
The next service will be at the Y.
M. G. A. hall Tuesday evening.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-05-13

gentlemen on the other, and if you
are satisfied that the people have not
given you enough evidence, then &C
quit, but if the evidence is enough
for conviction then never mind how
much you may think of them as
white men against Japs, it is your
duty to bring in a verdict against
them. If you can say you have
reasonable doubt then acquit, but II
there is no reasonable doubt in your
mind no matter where it strikes you
render your verdict accordingly.
The examination of witnesses for
prosecution was then proceeded with.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-05-13
Mr.. Bush and the Letfrs

Mr.. EDITOR: Are the 3nercbants
of this city aware that NJ. Bush is
relying for success in tbeAelection
next at Koolau, mainly on his pro-
mise to have the lepersreleased and
sent home, or as he puts 1t, all who
want to go? There are 1900 lepers
now, and if the privilege was given
to them, one thousand of them
would bolt for this city tomorrow.
Do the people of Honolulu realize
what this means? That it means
nothing less than that these freed
lepers shall be tur1ed out to enter
our sugar and rice mills and HELM
handle and mix THE sugar and rice
that is packed in them. That they
shall engage in making poi for the
natives and bread for the whites.
The idea is too horfible to be enter
tanned. Think of(a score of lepers
located on each of the sugar or rice
plantations, orr a few hundred of
them located YIN this city. Oh,
horrorl
And yet this is Mr.. Bush's pro-
gramme, backed by Mr.. Cummins,
Wilcox, and others of the National
Reform party, who are aiding and
abetting this horrible work. For
heavens sake, let something be
done to check the consummation
of this damnable scheme, which
will forever disgrace us as a nation.
CITIZEN.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-05-13
THE ELELE'S ATTITUDE.

In connection with the matter of
claiming candidates, who are indie
pendent or hostile, a species of APP
preparation with which the Reform
party has been charged, it is inter-
esting to note what was lately the
attitude of the Elele towards
Messrs. Baker and Nawahi. During
the election these two men were
claimed as orthodox candidates of
the National Reform party. Yet
only a few months before, in the
Elele of October 10, 1889, these
same men are expressly repudiated,
and electors are councilled not to
vote for them:
"Now in conclusion let US say to
our Hawaiian people at Hilo, elect
other men besides Mr.. Baker and
Mr.. Nawahi. We would like to
know anyhow, what organization
of the people asks Baker and Ma
wahi to run and represent it? Are
they not self Reconstructed candidates?
We have had too many of their
kind in our Legislature heretofore.
Only pledged candidates to the
principles of the Hawaiian Political
Association should be elected and
not such men as Messrs. Baker and
Nawahi."