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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
Dayenports Fair.

That Davenport is to have fair and
exhibition is now practically assured
The Business Mems association OF that
city Is pushing the project with every
prospect of success The style OF the
corporation is 10 be the Davenport Fair
aud Exposition. and It's place Of business
to be Scott county. not more than one
mile from the limits Of the city Of Dav-
export. The general purpose Of the
corporation is to be the conducting oil
Industrial, agricultural horticultural and
tne and fast stock shows. fairs and ex-
positions. races and other popular and
legitimate athletic sports In general. The
authorized capital stock Is $50. 900. di-
vided into ti0 shares, but this amount
may be increased. as the directors may
determine. to the amount of 800, 900.
The term Of corporate existence is placed
nj twenty years. These directors are to
be nine in number. and elected annually
The officers are to be president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
d. eat and Baker.

DR.. J. II. Baker, OF Keithsburg. ha:
received his commission and will soor
enter upon the duties OF storekeeper al
Peoria. having been recently appointed 10
that position through the efficient efforts
OF Congressman Gest Moline Dispatch
Anent the above the Keithsburg Ne'o,
has the following:
Two weeks ago the Ne1os gave Hon.
VIM. II. Gest the credit with securing
the appointment of storekeeper for Ba-
ker, but has since learned that Gest did
not make the recommendation. and that
IL Was not through his efficient eforts
that Baker was made government store.
keeper. At a farewell sOciable given
Dr. Barker last week by Isaac Nc
hanus Post G.. A. r. a resolution
WAS unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted thanking Hon. llius 3. Starr
aud Senator 3. Nj. Collum for securing
this appointment for one OF their old
comrades. MIR. Gest. being the congress
man from this district. should have in
terested himself in behalf of Baker. but
he failed TO do II. and outside influence
was sought DIR. Baker did efficient work
for Gest during the past campaign, max
ing speeches in every county and nearly
every town and city throughout the dis
trict. and when Gest could have shown
his appreciation OF the old soldier he
quietly turned his back upon him. The
old soldiers OF the district will remember
the many snubs given them by our pres,
cot republican congressman aud should
he be renominsted for congressman In
this district his name will be Dennis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
LABOR CONGRESS-.
Resolutions Passed Denouncing Al
dermen voting Against the Eight
Hour Ordinance.


Hour Ordinance.
AT the regular monthly meeting OF the
Tri>City Labor congress held in Hillier's
hall yesterday. the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adop.
ted;
WHEREAS, The Tri.C City Labor con-
Cress has heard with regret that the city
council OF Rock Island has receded from
the proud position II took In enacting an
ordinance providing for the eight-hour
day 10 all contract labor for said city
therefore
ResoIced. That we emphsticaay cons
denim as treacherous to the best interests
OF the city and OF the working people, its
action in repeating said ordinance.
Resolped. That all members OF the city
council who aided In repeating said or
diuance should ne condemned by the
working people everywhere.
Resolved, That the secretary Of this
congress furnish copy OF these resoIu'
tons to each newspaper in the cities oil
Rock Island. Moline aud Davenport un'
der seal. with request that they publish
the same In their papers; also a copy u
the city clerks OF Rock Island. Moline
and Davenport. with request that II b'
read in the meeting OF each city council
JAS. ". CAvANAUeH,
HENRY BosTocK. Commit &c
!. Il. DANFoRTH.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Barney Brennan defeated Joe Rollo in
twenty eight round fight at Worth. Ill,
Sunday morning. The principals live in
Chicago.
The new ordinance regulating the
speed OF trains to ten miles an hour
within the city limits, went into effect in
Chicago yesterday.
Roland Leach. who disappeared so
mysteriously from the Palmer heuse,
Chicago. last week. Is still missing.
The female pupils of a Detroit. Ont.
school have refused to attend longer
unless an obnoxious rule. forbidding
them to chew gum, is repealed.
For the first time In the history of
Duluth there was no public drinking on
Sunday. and the reform will extend TO
cigar, fruit stores, etc. next Sunday.
The annual reunion OF the Carver fam,
lily. which comprises 500 members in Ill
inois alone. was held yesterday at Mon
ticello and was largely attended.
Salt Lake City will have q population
Of 10. 900 at the August election.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
autr for Rtauder

Mrs. NJ. G.. Moore. Of Scott county,
has brought suit for $1,000 against ].
w. Buchanan for Islander. The Daven.
port Times says:
Mrs. M. G. Moore sets up In her petit
ton that she Is a married woman, resi-
dent of Scott county. and has been since
her birth, and has always borne a good
character; that she Ia a school teacher
and has q good name for honor and
truthfulness; that the defendant falsely
maliciously and with the intent of dam
aging and OF slandering her. used of and
concerning her the following false. ma.
licious and slandering language, towit:
That she forged the name OF g. Bard tc
certain promissory note; that she was .
forger; that defendant used said Ian
gusge In the presence of r. Z Edwards
justice of the peace in LeClaire, and f.
Snowe. constable of said Edwards court
to Frank Murphy. in Rock Island. and &c
an attorney whose name plaintiff does
not know. and TO sundry and diveri
other persons in LeClaire to her not
known. and she therefore claims dam.
ages for 5000 and costs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

WASHINGTON, d. C. March 10 A
convention of the order of Kesher Shell
Barrel. or Iron Knot. one os the leading
Jewish societies of the country. began
here today with full attendance OF de =
egates. The order which has q member
ship of $4,000. meets once in six years.
the last convention being held in Clevt-
land. Officers were elected as follows:
President. Simon Wolf; vice presidents,
Moses Greenbsum. Joseph d. Coons AM
Jacob Trust; secretaries. Lewis Abraham
and L. L. Leisterstan. Mr.. Wolf deliv-
cred an address in which he urged A
union Of the eight Jewish secret benevo
lent organizations in the United States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
DESPERADOCROWE.
He Is Repentant and Claims Ignorance of
His Misdeeds.


His Misdeeds.
CHICAGO, March 10.-Patrick Grove,
the young desperate who ran smuct 10
the down town streets last Friday even
ing, 10 still confined at the Harrison
street station without bail. The prso>
ner suffers considerably with his s1atS
tered hand, the use OF which he will ose
forever. Saturday evening be was taken
to the county hospital for treatment. the
physicians finding 1t necessary to cut the
hand open to remove the bullet, which
had imbedded itself between the first and
second fingers. Grove now realizes the
enormity of his crime and begs that he
may be brought to a speedy trial that he
may know as soon as possible what run
ishment will be melted out to him.
His victims are doing well and str )ng
hopes are entertained of their recovery.
At Mercy hospital the physicians spoke
very favorably of Officer Emmett Bris>
Goes condition. The fever has entirely
left the patient and he appears to be rec
from pain. He is perfectly conscious of
his surroundings aud talks ration ally
with friends who are admitted to see
him. Today the surgeons will make an
effort to discover the course of the bull
let, aud will remove 1t if possible.
Officer Linville is still at his home, 80
Sixteenth street. He is doing as well as
can be expected. but suffers much plin.
He has lost the power OF speech to-
gether, his tongue having been perfors ted
by the bullet. but his physicians are II
hopes of bringing him around all right
Groves brother. who keeps q saloon in
Omaha, arrived in the city yesterd ay
He was accorded an interview with the
prisoner last evening but had little tC
say beyond eonsoling the prisoner in hi;
misfortune. Unless change for the
worse should appear in the condition Of
the victims, Grove will be given a IRE,
liminsry hearing this week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Noted Detective lat friends houSe)-This
guest of yours who, you say, came to you
with such fiattering letters of introduction, is
an impostor.
Friend-Impossiblel He is one of the most
cultured gentlemen / ever met.
'True; but all the same, he is not what he
pretends TO be. He claims TO be a man of
family, a householder, and in business in u
pmall town"
Eyes. Il he notF'
mo, he does not live in any home of his
own; he il used TO hotels and boarding
houses
"How do you known
Before beginning a meal he wipes his
plate off with his napkin. " New York
Weekly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
.witharaws His Objections.

LEAvENwoRTH. Kas.. March 10.-Bish
op Fink has consented to have his recen
letter Prohibiting Catholics from joining
the Farmers alliance modified. Repre-
sentatives OF the state and county ALI
sDces were given an audience by tn,
bishop and assured him there was no de
sire to conflict with the views of tn,
church, and that all religious parts OF tn,
constitution would be eliminated. Ii
view of these assurances Bishop Fink hsi
addressed q letter to Mr.. A. M. Thistle.
waiter, Leavenworth, Kas.. member o.
the alliance. stating that his objections
to Catholics joining the alliance ar,
Withdrawn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
idence of D. t. pinneo las, Saturday

idence of D. T. Pinneo last Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCauley. of Port By.
ron. were visiting relatives in Coriova
the latter part of last week.
d. 8. Metzgar and wife. of Port Byron,
were visiting their son Homer, and fam
lily. of this place, Saturday.
dick" Ely has quit shoemaking a,
this place, and has moved to Milan, III.
where he will engage in the gardening
business.
Mrs. Pepper and Mrs. Henry Rsthburn.
went to Chicago Monday morning, w here
they expect to be absent for q couple oil
weeks visiting relatives.
Railroad mssons have been called out,
and on Wednesday morning about ten OF
our boys left for Savanna. where they ex'
pect to work all spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
Cherokee strip Boomers,

WICHITA, Kas, March lot is learned
that Z. B. Roll will hold q company of
100 strong at Caldwell and leave Monday
for q point twenty miles south in the
Cherokee strip to locate and commence
farming. There are no soldiers to inter.
fere at that point, and it is believed that
other points along the border may be en-.
tered on the same day. The Cherokee
Live Stock association meeting on the
18th inst. is for the purpose Of devisine
some means Of protecting their cattle
from the rangers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
Some Curious Chinese Slang

Some Of the ordinarysexpressons of the
Chinese are very sarcastic and characteristic.
A clustering, harmless fellow they call a
paper tiger" When man values himself
overmuch they compare him to "a rat falling
into scale and weighing itself" OVERRIDING
thing they call "a huncuback making a
bow" A spendthrift they compare to a
rocket which goes off at once. Those who ex-
pend their charity Gu remote objects, but
neglect their family, are said Ito hang Ian
tern on a rope, which is seen afar but gives
no light below Boston Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
County BuiIainE.

TlkANAFEHA.
g. Henry Dedlon to Henry Reuter-
part set net 0. II. 1w. S400
Henry Hubert to J II Bother. part sci
net. o. II. 1w, S195.
q + Sundelin 10 N 2 Nelson, 81 lots
10 and IL. block 4. South Park ad, r l.
$500.
James Murphy to + L Johnson. wi, lot
1, Woodland ad. Moline. g. 800.
Moses Ttterington to NJ. A. Tit
terington, set set, 1. 10. 4w, $500.
PROBATE.
Estate of Moses Titterington
Proof OF death. Will presented for pro
bate. Declination OF James N Tittering
ton to qualify and act as executor fled
Deposition OF james N TItterington. one
Of subscribing witnesses to will. taken 10
proof Of the execution fled.
Estate OF James / Edmonds. Report
Of sale OF personal property at private
sale filed and approved.
Estate OF John Gribben. Will admit
ted TO probate. Letters testsmentary is-
sued to Mary Gribben. Bond waived by
will.
S-Estate OF Hans Zoring. Will nd.
mittsd to probate. Letters testamentary
issued to Sophie Zoring. Bond filed ant
approved.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
The Log Was a Rase Fraud.

LONDON, March S-The W omAn's Radical
club, of Lowestoft, has been sadly victim
lied. Having asked Gladstone to send log
for their bazaar, TO be admired ana cut up
into chips and sold, they received an affirm
alive reply. In due course the log arrived,
and was freely admired and largely sold,
when three days after the bazaar closed a
second log arrived. Inquiry resulted in the
discovery that the first log was bogus, the
gift Of some local wag.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
Bound to Marry, ifHe Was 80.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, March s-Capt
James Blake, aged So years, of New Albany,
a lineal descendant of the great English ad-
miral, eloped with Miss Artie Thompson, q
years old, to this city, and the couple were
married Capt Blake was wealthy
widower, with Ave married children. Be
fore securing his matrimonial prize he had
proposed to seven other ladies during the
la If two wears
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Rev CUR Is the ministerial Sullivan OF
this city. In the second round with the
saloon keepers he forces the fighting
from the start and Is evidently figuring
for clean knock out" SO far the
reverend gentleman has needed no second
nor q bottle holder. From his language
Bro. Cues preference Is undoubtedly two
ounce gloves and ten foot ring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Deliberately Drowned His Antagonist.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, March s-Charles
Freeman, fighter and worthless character,
killed a man near Roseville, yesterday, by
holding the mans head in a trough Of water
until he was dead The victim was cook
On a ranch. Freeman was drunk at the
sins, and attacked the man without pro-
vocation. ~cH
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
Treasurer holland Want, to Resign.

JEFFERSON City, Mo, March s.--State
Treasurer No.and handed his written resig
nation to Governor Francis yesterday after
noon. The governor has not Yet decided
whether he will accept it. The question is
raised whether "a state officer who has been
suspended can resign pending an examine
ton. Noland's deficit is now said to be esq.,
1iS *
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
HE SOLID EARTH TuMsleS.
IL Drops Out from Cnder Several Houses
pa

at Wilkesbarre, Pa
WUEEsBARRE, Pa, March The sutur
of Plymouth, known as Curry's Hill, was
shaken up if by an car shquake at q
O'Clock yesterday morning. Houses settl d
down about ten feet aud the terrified people
ran into the streets clad In their night
clothes as they had been aroused from sleep
The cave-in was caused by the falling OF be
roof o. some abandone ,olii. Fry work. e
iJO feet be.ow the surface. Several houses
were wrecked and some took fire from over
turned stoves, but the fiamas were extin
puished
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
ThsI,test Political Platform.

ATLANTA, Ga, March s.-President Liv.
ipgtone, of the Farmers Alliance, who is q
candidate for governor, puts himself on a
novel and startling platform He proposes
that all candidates for congress be required
to pledge themselves in favor of putting
crops in bond, the government advancing 80
per cent of their value He also advocates
the governmental control of all railroads.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
CORDOVA.

CoRDovA. March 8.
Teams are crossing the river on the
ice.
VIM. G. Marshall has teams at work
hauling corn across the river on the ice.
George Curtis has moved on W. G..
Marshall's "Wapsie Bottom" farm In
Iowa.
A social gathering was held at the res.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

mo Smoking Allowedr he read in
the waiting room. HUH Who wants
to smoke aloud3' And he settled down
to quiet smoke.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Boarder-We are raising subscrip-
ton to get rocking chair for that poor
ledger. Won't you give something?
Landlady-Not much. His room is
right over mine.-Epoch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
A Kentucky Village Wipei Out.

SOMERSET, KY, March o-The vii q e OF
Liberty, Casey county, this state, was con-
sumet by fire yestsrd y. Loss, $4,000; 10
insurance. The villag h ID popula 10. o:
BIS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Fine black thibes. spring overcoats
imported goods. at Robt. Krauses. liz
and 1T west Second street. Davenport
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
A Young Financier.

Say, mamma, how much am / WORTH
"You are worth million to me, my
son."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Strange that We object to the corn on
the toe and not to that on the ear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

Our assortment In fine tailor made
frock suits Is not to be excelled for 100
miles around. r. Krause. Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
FOR COLLECTOR.

To The Voters Of Rock Island:
hereby respectfully announce myself as q
candidate for the once OF Township Collector.
n elected shall distribute the entire income Of
the once, less actual expenses, which guarsn-
tee will not exceed 1900. among the following
public institutions; St Jukes hospital $3.50; In
ustrial Home sa5O: La1ies' Relief society and
Industrial school $500; and the balance toward
the new Young Men's Christian association
building FRANK NADLrR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


AT the request of many friends hereby an
nouuce myself as Q candidate for the ONCE Of
Township Collector, subject to the decision Of the
Democratic eity-township convention.
G, II. SgrDEL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10

The maids of old we're not necessarily
old maids.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-10
A Reasonable Obiection,

Say, mamma, couldn't you advance
me twenty-five cents?'-Time.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-07-07
JEFFERSON NEWS ITEMS.
-From The REVIEW July ~

From the Review July 81
Prospects are very tiatteriug for a
bountiful harvest
DIR. Hawk is preparing to build a
fine dwelling house.
Miss Pauline Looney has neyn
sick for the past few days.
Late sown spring wheat is grow
ing fast and will makea fair crop.
The fruit crop looks fine and never
was more favorable for bountiul
crop.
Grandmother Looney has been
quite poorly in health for some
time but Mt present is feeling quite
well.
II. y. Johnson, Of Salem, was in
the city Tuesday, visiting his SON,
:. I. Johnson. Mr.. johnson is an
old time Oregon settler. having
come here in lS47.
Il. r. Long, living near Shelburn,
left at our oiiice two turnips that are
somewhat large. They meaSurcd IS
inches in circumference How j.
that for turnips on the first ofJuly?
Mr. Long brought several sacks Of
turnip> to town. hut the two men,
toned were the largest.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-07-07
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.

The present Is likely 10 prove au
abundant blackberry year,
The common elder hush of the
Atlantic states b<,oomc> tree in
Oo,gon aud California
Whenever you >oc 81 nat hole pour
li,ylJ Tar in 10. The rats Will uol
come near ii.
Late potatoes Wall 10 well uu =
p.o,S o. land .uAm which crop os
clover hay has be,n cut
Feyijug a ho7~e on oorE in sum.
mcg ! = good deal Ike building s.
hN iu the pArloy stove rhe 4,h of
july.
ltyou have no ,l.ne TO p,uw The
weJi> ia m0w them down. TOa,
them in auy manner yoU prefer, -
you prevent them from sSeiiug,
Young tnoes should tv ~. lc.u.ug
abou, u GcyovS toward the pre-.
ysiNug summer winds In about
siN yvArs, IL is sAli, they viii stand
upught
4, frait trv> be inclined 10
"bugnt' tevd them abUndan,ly
with nigdi,>ol and water, making q
s'Ious liquor. Plum, g>po1jal,y an,
benefited ty ,h,, re>srt.
TAe government geological survey
: eusased ia mapping tbs ss..s 81
The counIN, Preliminary yo their
uo0e ,hoOough study by sgr,culturs,
investigators
Il j. AT safer iora a dsiNmAn tg
rsiSs his COWS than ID ban them.
Thus he j. familiar With an Jh,
chanaclsrsg,cs 81 lhs suinlsl and can
onug her up With gOod habits
Clover should bc SAT jasi osfoR
ihe heads Neyiu % tara broNu N
cuF1t ssoner Is 90 toose > por,i0u q
the nululisas matter, Nhile to sal
Il ailer the 6lossoalis tarn Sr0Nu
10 lSunu Il a. beSonle more v0oSl,
and less succnleDt.
rherv are lNo harmsn working
uke slaves aud esalnRsssng With cScl
other a. make loW-priossi battle
Wbccc thcre b Ope who has teoom
i. inteliiSeut 0n this question, - ,hs
2 h. can make a beiler srticls aud :,
t.iter Ysy t,r his tinse Aud lshoF.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-07-07

1Sf,.sn-so you think OF locating. heref
phus.cida-Ies. Thought some OF prac-
ricing among you.
fyf3srn~sco here, young man, there's q
mod opening here Tor n man as under
sands 6is lii, hut we don't want no prdc-
fieipg. or Observation-Disclosures Whdt
MANY times women call on their family
phvsicians suffering, as they imagine, one
frOm dyspcpsia. another from heart dis
cnsp. nnothCr from liver or kidney disease.
another from nervous exhaustion or pros
tyation, another with pain here or there,
themselves and their easy-going and in
different or over busy doctor, separate
and distinct diseases for which he pre-
gcrihcs his pills and poions, assuming
them 70 be- such, when, IN reality, they are
IN only SvnlCtOiNs caused by some womb
aisortiCr. The physician, ignorant OF the
eatisp OF surcrinC, encourages his = prdc-
iicc" until large bills are made, The sur
FERNS pltiout gets no better, but proba-
hlv worse hy reason of the delay, wrong
tiNwincnt aud consequent complications.
a proper medicine, like DR.. Pierces Fa-
S. itO Prescription directed TO tne cause
10. "a have removed the disease, dispelled
81, use distressing symptoms, ana insu-
fot,sl comfort instead of prolonged miscrE.
lt's tho only medicine for the WCslkits, .,
fv7,,liiarities aud painf1l derangemcHts
saSrlHAr 20 women, sold by druggists,
.na,i positive guarantee that II will
satisfaction ~ CrC'B case, or price
b. a Tor il win he promptly refunded.
DE. PtERCE'S PELLETS regu-
a.o nnd ,lclnSo the liver, stomach and
bowels One a dose, Sold by druggistS
~ cent L Yaal.