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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-11
DEMOCRATIC NOTES.

Now that Harrison Is safely out OF
the race. who will get the Republican
nomination in 1s93?-Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
..what to do with the surplus"
will soon be changed TO What 70 do 70
get another surplus Washington
star (Rep.).
As riches are reliably stated 70
have wings. -.r serious difficulty Is an
ticipated in making the surplus n.y.
Philadelphia Record.
Protection. II anywhere in the
world. has done its perfect work in
Pennsylvania But there Is no other
state in the Union in which there Is
greater deprivation among laboring
men. The accounts Of the suffering In
the coal regions are heart-rending. Phil
adelphia Record.
The Republican organs now En-
gagged in ridiculing Senator Blair and
denouncing his educational bill ought
70 reflect that 1t comes 70 them with
| the double commentator Of the i'm
dorscment OF the Republican platform
and the dcnunciation Of the Democratic
platform. II is distinctively Republic
can and distinctivcly un-Democrasic
measure Nashville American
| Another Southern outrage Is re-
| ported from Mississippi A white man
has been tried for the murder Of
negro. has been convicted and sent
enced to death The usual efforts have
been made to obtain pardon, but the
Governor refuses to interfere and will
not even grant respite. The Northern
Republican press should not fail TO
make the most Of this incident Chica-
60 Herald.
There are pending before the
House committee on pensions over 200
general bills. which would take $780,
900, ono annually from the treasury Il
passed BESIDES there are 1000 private
pension bills But the Republican
problem Is not alone how TO keep these
promises made to the soldiers but how
70 satisfy other demands made on the
strength 81 party promises which would
absorb more than twice the amount q
. the surplus without allowing dollars
worth OF tax reduction. No wonder, -
one friendly correspondent observes
| | the party leaders are very much pro
! picked ~-Springficld Republican.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-11

The current census will show a
greater disparity between population
and number Of sheep than existed in
1850. In 1910 there were 1000 900 more
sheep than people in the United States
In $500 there are. It Is estimated. "a
900. 900 more people than sheep.
Whatever else protection has done II
has not built up the sheep industry. u
has been demonstrated that no tariffs
can do this. The industry could scarce
N decline more rapidly under policy
of absolute tree trade than IL has done
under the system o. Chinese protection
Indiana State sentinel.
-Mr. Blais himself now constitutes
almost ...e total strength Of the Blair
bcggary bill. The country North and
south wants IL beaten. The press
Democratic ard Republican. Il almost
solid against II ST Louis Republic
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-11

"Lige." said Mr.. Harrison. ''thcy call
me ncpotist because ! look after my
family"
That's about the size Of IL, sir" re-
piled the private secretary.
well. it's too bad. am simply
following in TIE steps OF Washington.
lie was the Father Of his country and
I'm blessed II he didn't look after hls
county the first ..hing.--N. y. Sun
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-11
|rP THE MALINGA.


..,menf rarty'~ Thrilling Expert
!. With the Painted sasages Of
H. Upper ,iaiinga Out into the
wasery wilderness Again.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-04-11

wO hours later.
as We rounded a
sharp bend in the
narrow river a. a
point onlyeighty
yards across from
bank 70 bank. we
came in sight Of
this rcdoubted
stronghold Of the
hunted Balolo,
extending fo'
several hundred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Investigats.


Mr.. Simon has returned from his Chi
cago trip, where he made another over
coat and suit deal. The goods were I'm,
packed today and VII be ready for sale
tomorrow. Owing To the peculiar state
OF the eastern money market. large cash
buyers can dictate prices to manufsctur.
ers. and thus be enabled to sell goods
much below current values. OF course
there are some (there always srt) who
claim to have struck "a soft snap" with.
out there being shadow of truth about
Ii. Such cases are mere sensational
''bosh"-humbug. The quickes, way to
discover them is to compare goods and
prices. Facts will tell. We invite in
spec'ion to our new purchases. assuring
our customers thai we can save them a
heap OF money.
SIMON & MosENFEI.pER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Probably TO most persons the most inter
esting object in Mr.. Jay Gould's Office in
the Western Union building is Mr.. Gould
himself. The room itself is rather hand
soneiy furnished in substantial way, but
there are scores of down town Offices which
surpass 1t in gorgeousness. 1t has windows
opening on Broadway and Dey street, and
there Is no trouble about the light. Mr..
Gould sits at a big desk facing the en-
trance. Occasionally visitor sees some
thing To indicate that he is in place
where real millions figure In the calcutta
lions of the establishment The other dav
there was chair in the Office which no
body sat in. 1t was occupied by big pile
OF papers whose respectable green has
conveyed suggestions of bonds and stocks
and other securities. But Mr. Gould
hardly glanced at the delightful pile of
paper. He acted as if he We're used 10 see
ing such things every day. even where the
folks didn't have company New York
Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
THR SEVERAL sITEs.

Lscasisss Prepssea FOR the Gsyer,.
nens Bassdsnx-rhe sIsi An MA N
New
The United States Senate yesterday con-
CURED 10 the house amendment TO its bill
Tor public building at Rock leland
cutting the appropriation down from
100000 to e75. 900 and took similar
action with referance TO the Sioux CITY
appropriation. but not cnncurring in the
various other bills So Rock Island is
absolutely safe.
The various sites being discussed for the
building. oil of which with the possible
exception of the disgraceful Warren lots,
are available. are as follows:
The Warren lots on Sixteenth street
and Second avenue.
The Lsnde property Sixteenth street
and Third avenue.
The Riley property First avenue and
Seventeenth street.
a lot owned by W. B. Ferguson on
Third avenue and Eighteenth street.
The Taylor house property on Six.
teenth street aud Fourth avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
A slast naaa.em..,

A peculiar accident due to miscalcula>
ton which strangely aui fortunately was
not attended by more serious results hap.
pened In the Rock Island house this
morning In order 10 make room for the
immense new boiler to I've used In connec-
ton with the steam heating apparatus.
Messrs W. o. Negus and Chas. Yerbury de-
cided to blast out some of the rock in the
basement. As the fuse reached the ex>
plosives. Mr.. Courlwr CHIT the corpulent
commercial traveller was seated in an
elevated chair in the vashroom while his
boots were being polished. The blast
raised him from his 81 at and threw him
TO the foor. the thing II the floor being
cracked and broken but no serious re-
suits occurred. and tie little episode
served to warn Messrs Negus and Yer
bury not to do any blasting in q base
ment 10 the future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
me Crue,x Ma,ter

Chas Crueiz Of Moline. the defeated
democratic candidate for county clerk, has
written the Moline Republican letter in
which he acknowledges that he received
500 from Hon. Ben. T. Cable and denies
that the Dispatch sent reporter to him
the second time to ascertain denial from
MIN. The sum and substance of the
whole matter is simply that the Dispatch
after having attempted to btlittle Mr..
Cables generosity. found that in doing
SO 1t had contrsdicted its own original
report that Mr.. Gable had made Cruetz
the presentation and simply tried to lie
ont Of It. But il could not.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
The ktnaerearoe.r

The Kindergarten" farcical skit
which is the product of the imaginative
genius of Robert g. Morris of the New
York Herald. was presented at Hsrper's
theatre last night by Lyon & Boyer ex :
celtent company. THE Kindergarten" is
musical comedy In the hi ghest sense Of
the word. fairly sparkling with new and
bright gems OF music. The songs are
catchy and cleverly introduced. and there
are also given some pretty dances,
notably the skirt dances Of Miss Alma
Earle in the third act. in which the little
lady gave one of the finest exhibitions of
the ballet order OF terpiscllorean ait that
has ever be en- seen In Rock Island. Miss
Earle has future of grear promise. The
comedy honors are awardsd to Mr.. Chas.
j. Slime. whose Widow Msqee'.
Is whole show and keeps
the audience convulsed from the opening
to the C ose of the play. His songs and
character delineations in he first act cap
tnred the house. As an eccentric come.
diem Mr.. Slime has few equals on the stage
today. Mr.. Edward Slayne Is THE
Professor" and Mr.. Bud Ross as the
Sleepy Boy" contributed In no small de.
gree to the fun of the evening. The
company is in fact stron, without excep-
ton. As for the play there is nothing
Ike plot in the piece, but there is plenty
OF fun and laughter. An adventurer
Starts Kindergarten school and then
makes love to his pupils at the same time
pretending that be is going to marry the
mother OF one of them. an Irish widow.
Out OF this state of affa rs comes the fun,
and there is no end to IT,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Oysters at KfclI 4 Msths.
60 to Holbrook's, Davenport. for car
pets and silk curtains.
Tcnderloin. spare ribs. pigs feet, leaf
leard. etc.. At Gilmorr's pork house.
Send your friends to Krell q Msshs
Tor . dish or can Of fresh oysten.
Call and see the hand carved bed room
suites at Holbrook's. Davenport.
Parlor suises and fancy chair Of every
description At Holbrook's. Davenport.
For rents good seven room house.
good cellar. Enquire at Kohn q Adler's.
Ice cream always on hand and served
By the dish all winter ct Kfell d Mains.
A handsome line Of book cases and
cabinets Just received al Holbrooks, Dsv-
EXPORT
An elegant assortment Of dining tables.
chairs and hat racks at HoIbrooks. Dsv.
export
Would not iue pair OF portieres make
q lasting impression % q holiday Gift.
The Adams s2s Brady st. Davenport
All those knowing themselves indebted
TO Geo. Barker will please call on him
and settle AT his new Office In Bufcrd
block.
Free-A s. Webster's Original I'm abridg-
ed Dictionary with every eco cash pur>
chase at the Adams. see Brady street,
Davenport.
E. B. McKown sells hard wood 10
lengths. cut or split; soft coal. lump and
nut, corner Fifteenth street and First
avenue. Telephone 1913.
When you want q nice dish OF fresh
oysters step In to Krell & Maths add or.
der them up 10 any style.
The Crown dining ball, No. f7Os Sec
ond avenue, is now ready To furnish You
the best meal in the city for IS cents. A.
b. johnson. proprietor.
10 per cent discount sale OF bed room
suits for the next thirty days. You can
Afford TO buy one at these prices aud on our
terms. The Adams see Brady ct. Dsver.
port.
Bear in mind We do not quit making ice
cream when cold weather sets In. and you
can get II in any quantity In the coolest
weather. Remember Krell & Maths and
get the best.
$4,000 TO loan on real estate security,
IN sums OF $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates OF interest. without COM
mission. e. w. Hurst Attorney at
law. Rock Island.
The Cigarmakers' union Of Rock Island
will give their first annual ball at Armory
nal. on Saturday evening. December Is.
A general public invitation is cordially
extended. Bleuer's baud. George stroehle
promptor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Appropr,.,s and u,.fpl pr...n,..

The time is near at hand when the
thoughts Of what will be the best and
most appropriate present to make to your
friend or friends perv AIDES the mind of
the ordinary mortal. Something nice in
furniture makes an ornamental, useful and
very appropriate gift. There is no place
IN the three cities where you can see a
larger assortment Of novelties in furni-
ture than at Clemann & Salzmann's.
Their large and spacious carpet room is
nicely displayed with these goods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
old Time Doodle.

The general court" did not go without
its little perquisites in colony days. Ac-
cording TO DIR. Shurtleff's Topography of
Boston" Governors island was granted
and confirmed TO the said John Winthrop
and his heirs in fee farms, for which they
are to pay only two bushels of apples every
year-one bushel to the governor and an
other to the general court In winter-the
same to bee Of the best apples there grow
ing" cit is supposed" says Dr. Shurtleff,
that the apples were faithfully paid in
every year, and that each of the members
OF the general court carried home his
pockets full, for again in 1912 the follow
ing significant entry appears upon the
records: The bushell Of apples was paid
in Boston Transcript
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
A SCENE OF Beauty
The salamagundi Bazar 1t a .uorv

no ladies OF Trinity Chureh r&p.r.
ssd Provide an abrasive i.xn,b,.
sisn-The Booths.
The Salamagundi Bazar arrano,a and
provided under the direction OF the
Women's Improvement guild of Trinity
church. opened auspiciously with !. GOOD
abundance at Armory hall last evening
ane various booths were sttracti, ely and
gracefully arranged about the han each
one being presided ever by lad whose
uu's nad been assigned 10 design and ar
range It and who was assisted In % nd mot.
ing 1t oy other ladies'. II It is NOT An nm .
iair discrimination or is it with !. falling
sense OF appreciation Of the arti 5, c beauty
OF tne other booths 70 say that Il Japan.
csc booth was decidedly the featr re- of the
oszfr. II is not only beautiful I'D intel
e'''ng but is a study in it, novels
W. Illuminated by genuine Japanese
lanterns and decorated with rica mater.
iais OF oriental art and skill. All tina. the
oazar contains was purchased / a Japan
oy Mr.. and Mrs. Gable, and include
many pretty and curious things which
nave not been seen in Rock Island he
fore. Mrs. Cable. who presidet over the
oootn. appears in complete japanese cos
tune, as do her assistants, Will, the IA.
dies In charge of the other booths wear
white caps and many of them NJ at aprons.
10 all the various booths may be found
articles. wares OF delicacies such as the
respective titles indicate. and that the
painstaking efforts which are eviuced in
every department of the bszar ara an.
preciated are shown by the liberal sales
at every booth.
The different booths and the ladies who
preside over them are:
Fancy booth--Mrs. Gen. Hoffman IN
charge. Mrs. Frysinger. Mrs, Bean. Mrs.
Call, assistants.
Japanese booth-Mrs. Ben n. Cable in
charge, Miss Edison. Mrs. Bla tx burn. as
s;stants.
Swiss booth Mrs. s. B. Edison in
charge. Miss Sadie Dart. Miss Ann Blu.
FORD. assistants.
Ice cream and candy bootl-Mrs. So.
land In charge. Mrs. Charles Truesdale,
Mrs. Roth. Miss De Santo, ass istants.
Apron and doll booth Mrs. Henry
Wheeian In charge. Mrs. Donahue. Mrs.
Custer. Miss Grace Dart, ASST stants.
Tables-Mrs. Lucian Adams in CHARGE
Mrs Arnold, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Frey.
Mrs. Bennett. assistants
Not the least among 'the attractive
FEATURES Is a zoetrope stationed on the
stage at the south end of the hall where
Masters Lucian Adams. Jr, and Ross
Mills did rushing business with their
unique continuance. while Masters Frank
Jones and Eddie Young supplied any
number with nice fresh popcorn.
The ladies served supper from s o'clock
last evening until the close Of the enter.
tainment and today from 12 until 2 spread
splendid dinner which vas literally
pstronized. This evening supper will be
served after s O'Clock and those who on.
Joy good cooking and plenty of 1t with 9
good deal else thrown In will visit the
Saiamsgundi Bszar. at Armory hall and
see what the Womens' Impr ovement guild
OF Trinity parish can do.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
RELIEF WORK.

The donations TO the relief society for
the months of Octobe, and November art.
a. follows:
Clothing. Mesdames q. B. 6udlow. McIu.
tire. Rose. Keator. Fri ID Denkman. Will
lard Baker. w. B. Ferguson. 8. j..
Keator. Alvin Hull There was also
Thanksgiving donation of provinons
from the schools. Tie ladies OF the ward
robe committee wouhI plead most earnest
ly that those who car spare understanding
for women and children win not delay in
sending it In. Such donations have been
scanty this year and the calls from the
poor are many.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
NV far thspr.v

Mr.. Simon returned from his Chicago
trip. and q great stock Of suits and over.
coats. will be unpscked tomorrow. Cash
cuts q big figure with wholesalers just
now and Slmon & Mosenfelder are quick
70 take advantage of a good thing.
We would caution our friends not to be
misled by untruuhful statements OF sensa.
tional yarns" but take our ADVICE and
look around. We will save you money
ev,ry time. SIMON g. MosENFELpEs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Whore 10 bup < ina, a,ft,.

kann & Huckstsedt desire the public
10 call and examine there nice large and
new line Of fancy parlor chairs. elegant
book cases. fine bed room sets. choice
parlor sets. easy chairs, rugs. lace and
drspery curtains. Their display Is So
large that II will not be necessary to look
elsewhere for something. nice for holiday
gift In furniture, and their prices cannot
be duplicated in any similar establish
ment in the three cities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

''No one" declares Cicero, seems to me
free who does not sometimes do nothing
Then he goes ON to tell how certain noble
Romans amused themselves in the country
by indulging. boy like, in all sorts OF
frolics. Evidently they jumped and ran
themselves into physical well being and
ability to take up the severer duties Of life
again.
.who is your doctorsp said some one to
Carlyle.
MY best doctor" replied he. ais q
horse. Youths Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

First Tramp--Say, Gully. gimme bit Of
string TO tie on my corporations
Second Tramp--Whst yer givin' US,
What yer mean.
First Tramp-only a new name for desc
yer shoes. I'ey's got no solcs. = Pittsburg
Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Half Fare Psrm,ts.

Clergymen desiring half fare permits
over the Rock Island & Peoris Railway
Tor 1891. should make personal applica-
ton at once at depot foot Of Twentieth ST.
itisespecially desired that all applications
be received prior To Dec. 25th.
. +. II. ROCKWELL. Ticket Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

The most obstinate cases OF catarrh arc
cured by the use OF Ely's Cream Balm. the
only agreeable remedy. II is not LIQUID
or snuft. is easily applied into the nos
trils. For cold in the head IL is m sgicsl.
II gives relief al once. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Everything has . cause; Tickling IN
the throat. husking Of voice. violent
coughing. etc. are the effects Of severe
cold. DR.. Bulrs Cough Syrup cures the
cold 1t once. and removes its SERIOUS
effects.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Go to Mays for low prices.

4. t. Psrmenter, attorney 81 law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend TO any legal business intrusted to
him Office. postofnce block. Rock Isl-
and. Ills ds&v1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

10 per cent discount sale on sideboards
and cupboards this week. Call ana oct
your terms The Adams 32e Brady A..
Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Some ueu loss received. oshess marked
IOWA. 1one great bargains n nev
goods. Ntco Fepellant eloth waists S8c.
emoH = houszyzpsR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Leading authorities say the only proper
way TO treat catsrrh IL 70 take constitu
tionsl remedy. like Hoods SarsspariIla-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

smyrna rugs. Moquette rugs. carpets.
new, lastly and appropriate de signs al
The Adams, 322 Brady ct. Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
lee.

hessrs. Hildebrandt & weinburRer
Who have purchased the Rock Island Ice
Cos outft. began delivering ice Nov.
"a -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11

Honesty is the best policy" and that
Is just why Salvation ON beats ali other
linimenis. tits decidedly the bes and costs
only 25 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-11
Lloyd q ssew.rla Ho,,o.y B,ll ofp..,

This firm shows almost every article
for gentlemen's use. The variety of
each class is 80 large as TO enable all to
make satisfactory selections. The fol.
lowing are always appropriate and use.
full:
Canes, Dressing Rob3s,
snk Umbrellas, Smoking Jackets,
SILK Suspenders, Bath Robes
SILK Mufiers Neckwear
Fancy Night Shirts Scarf Pins
Silk Handkerchief Sleeve Buttons
Linen Hannkerchiefs Collar Boxes
Initial Handkerchief Cnff Box,s
Embrd Night Shirts Match SAFES
Street Gloves Toilet sefs
Driving Gloves, SIR Hosiery.
Dress Gloves, Miits
Fun Dress Shirts, Full Dress Vests,
Full Dress Neckweat Full Dress .Iew.lrv
Fun Dress Shirt pro.ectnrs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-05

increase on the ocean aud possibly % the mild
weather here. Advices from San Francisco re-
porte a weaker market for wheat and more
favorable weather. The result was that ofIer-
ins-s we're quite free and the mariSet ruled easy.
Later a steady advance of 9s0DA1c followed.
which was due partly TO the rumor of a larger
line of wheat being taken at Baltimore for eX-
port, but possibly as much 20 some short cover
ing. In corn a fair speculative business was
transacted. The market ruled quite active aud
weak early in the session. after which II became
more Quiet and irlner. Selling WAS quite gem
al cary, especially of May and July, which
received the most attention. The general ian
preston is that there will be a cut ia rates from
the west in the near future which no doubt in
dnced considerable short selling. s sharp re-
covery after the early decline was due 70 pur-
chases of large local Spectator. The market
closed a shade better than yesterday. Oats
were quiet and steady About the only outside
business was selling for May against holdings
active. but stronger. aud prices ruled higher.
with trading chiefly in May. Prices We're not
fully supported - the close. Lard was quiet
and comparatively steady, and there was no
particular change to note. Short ribs were duh
with no material Caenge.
Cash quotations were rs follows: Flour was
steady sad unchanged. Wneat-No. spring
wheat 75'4c; No red wheat G5tlc Corn
NO. :, 2S}Sc Oats-No. ., 20$40o2lc. Mess pork
at s. s115609 90. Lard at 80 e2ia. Short rib
sides, loose, at s. S051i IS. Shoulders, boxed,
81 25Gll 3s16 Short clear sides, boxed. 81 O5Gl
10. Whisky at 81 ~.
Leading fut res ranged as follows: