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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14
River Rtp1ets.
The Plttsburg went north

The Plttsburg went north.
The Verne Swain was in and out as
usual.
The st. Paul came down with an ele-
CANT trip this morning.
The Nstrona, B. Hershey. Menominee
and 10 Long came down.
The Natrona came down with sixteen
strings of logs and the Bella Mack with
fourteen.
The stage of the water was 4:S0 at
noon; the temperature on the bridge at
noon was 90.
The j. G. Chapman came down today
with fourteen strings of logs and the J.
Kestor with sixteen.
The Isaac Staples brought down twelve
strings OF lumber, the Louisville fourteen
and the Thistle sixteen.
A report was prevalent this morning
that the rafter +. c. A. Denkman, COM
msnded by Capt. W. H. Whistler. had
blown up, but it is happily refuted. Tht
G. J. Caffrey also owned by Weyerhauser
i Denkmsn, broke her shaft recently anC
is laid up for repairs. but will be out in ,
few days again.
The packets are having more than ,
little trouble with their deck crews. Tn,
anchor line packets. running from ST
| Louis south, refused TO meet the demands
of the roustsbouts. The Diamond 10
St. Louis. St. Paul and Minneapolis com
panies are sufferers from the strike. TIL,
demand is extortionate, and the onl,
reason that the demand is acceded to i
that Just now there are not many ne
groes working on the river. They Cal
make $1.75 per day carrying NOR
tar and brick. or in working Of
street railways The great deman,
for labor has created this price
which is a very good one. The ''rous.
tiers" demand $50 month, which is s.
a day and board. The boatmen say the,
cannot afford the present scale, and ar
losing money every time they pay tn
prices demanded by the striking negroes
A similar feature of the affair is tn
strength of the combination; the negro
stand firmly together, q thing that
scarcely to be expected of such q class
Some of the boatmen will try and secur
white crews, and il possible shut the ne
! groes out entirely. They say the whit
crews are better in every respect. an
will spare no efforts to secure them 70
the boats. Burlington Ha,okeye.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14
Indigna,ion,s Outburst.

A largely attended mass meeting was
held at the Grand opera house, Daven-
port, Saturday night, to take action with
reference to the recent unpopular nomi-
nations of the so.caIled bar convention of
the seventh Judicial district. The state
ment of the chairman, W. D. Pc.
terson on taking the chair. voiced the sem
timents OF the meeting. He said the
question for this meeting to determine is
whether faithful, efficient and honora-
BILE judiciary or a Judiciary run by a
clique of politicians shall be placed on
the bench. Speeches were made, ad-
vancing the same line of thought by F L.
Dodge, J. c. Bills. Fred Heinz. Gustave
Donald, Geo. E Gould and others. Res
olutioGs were adopted, chief among
which were these:
WHEREAS, We. the people of Scott
county, in mess meeting assembled. have
reasons for believing that the reeommen-
dations made for judges of the Seventh
judicial district of Iowa. by the sO.cslled
bar convention of Tuesday. July 8, 1890,
do not faithfully represent the feelings
and wishes of q large majority of the
members of this county; and
WHEREAS, The long established GUS
tom in this county and district has been
to select Judicial candidates for theiI
known fitness, impartislity and ability
regardless of their political views or party
affiliations; therefore be it
Resolped. That we hereby express oul
unqualified confidence in the preseu
members of the judiciary of this dIstric
/ Judges w. F. Brannsn of Muscstine
/ G. M. Waterman of Scott, and Andrew
I Howat of Clinton.
\ ResolCed, That we request the bar o.
Scott county, for which we have high re
spect and in whose honor we have conf
dence, to repudiate and disavow the &C
ton of its agents and delegates to tn
convention of July 8 last, ss contrar,
both to the spirit and the letter of in
structions given, and by proper actioI
to endorse the present judiciary for re
election.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

For this week at Simon & Mosenfelder's.
Gentlemen's black sateen shirts. fast
colors, finest quality. $1.35. worth g.
Gentlemen's white straw hats, black
band. Soc, worth 75c.
Boys and children's straw hats 15c,
worth 25c.
Boys straw hats, 10c quality at SC.
Boys 81 sailor suits for this week at
81.
Blue sailor suits. good quality. Csc.
- quality Scotch flannel shirts q,
81.
FAC quality fancy British socks, 1Sc.
And many more attractive bargains al
Simon & Mosenfelder's. Rock Island
house corner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Hoods Ssrsapsrills has steady in
ereasing popularity. which can only be
won by an article of real merit Give il
a trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the city
clerks Office Rock Island. H. until 5 O'Clock p.
m. Monday, July 2lst. 1890, for the building OF q
hose house on Flat Iron square. Plsns and speci.
hcations can be seen at the city clerks Office.
The undersigned also invites bids for the follow.
ing city property to be disposed of, viz:
Rescue hose house and lot 18th street; Holly
hose house ana lot on corner of i2th street and
9Th avenue; and the Wide Awake hose house or
Court House square.
The city reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
BY order OF finance and fire and light COM
mittee.
ROBERT KoEHLKR- City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

The annual meeting of the stockhold.
ers of the Black Hawk Homestead, Build
ing, Loan and Saving association will be
held at the secretsry's office in Bengston's
block. Rock Island, III. on Tuesday
evening, July Is, for the purpose OF
electing four directors for the term OF
three years, and such other business tina,
may come before it.
J. M. MONTGOMERY, Pres.
T. j. MEDIII, JR, Secretary,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

when asked her to marry she began
to shrink ike-like q flannel shirt. :,
That's an odd comparison; what do you
meanf" Just what say. She got uE
around my neck"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

A city has been discovered which ad.
mits that its census has been accurately
taken. A dime museum manager is try
ing to capture it 70 add to his other re,
marksble curiosities.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Long Service. Agent
See herel How is this? You STAYED two
weeks in your last place. How did that
happens Domestic: Sure. 0i donno
Oh muscht av overshlept meself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Order your ice creams and ices from
Kell & 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, 1890-07-14
More 70 bs Had.

We bought such an enormous stock of
knee pants and shirt waists that the sup
ply is not nearly exhausted. The low
prices inaugurated last week will prevail
az long as the present stock holds out.
eIMoN & MosRNFELDER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Take your wife, sweetheart or daugh-
ter into Krell & Maths and treat them
to fine dish of ice cream or q rich glass
of lemonade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Lost-A red pocket book with black
rubber band. Finder will please leave at
this Office and be literally rewarded.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

McIntire Bros. have new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

travelled
REALLY at
You dishes
mpgine
I'm
you what
that the dishes
color
when all
ltoo
Then
heres splendid lot
l$1ss reading
spoons Rogers
people
want a rea price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Boston will not permit her citizens to
drink standing. This will be good news
to those who cannot stand drinking.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

Chocolate. strawberry. lemon and va
nilla ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

A washwoman wanted at the Rock
Island house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14
weather Forecast.

u. 8. SIGNAL OFFICE,
Washington, d. c., July "A
For the next "A hours: Fair; slightly
cooler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14
LADIES'
FAvORlTE WAIST.

Our c. CIC. summerxcorset 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 assert
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 a 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, 1890-07-14

This waist is designed to meet the
requirements of ladies who cannot,
comfortably, wear 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
market. while the stays are so arranged
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, 1890-07-14

Time is money
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-14

T. j. MEDILL, JR., Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
The Prince and the Sentinel.

The Petite Presse tells a funny story abont
the young Prince Royal of Greece, year ago
this young man was engaged TO the Princess
Imperial or Germany, and Immediately set out
on his sparkling expedition. The young lady
lived in the palace of Potsdan. and the prince
used to go there frequently from Berlin. At
first he made stated visits and was taken in a
carriage from the railway station to the palace
But one day he took it into his head TO pay an
informal visit Dressed in plain civilian clothes
he boarded train, and on arriving at the rail
way station took the first vehicle he could hire.
When he reached the palace sentinel was of
course, at the gate.
.Wer da?" growled the big Prussian.
p" lis L, = said the prince. the crown prince
OF Greece and the iance of the princess. Let
me pass"
You are nice looking prince royal, you
arel And princess masher, Ell? Get away"
The prince insisted and got angry. The SOL
der thought he was poor crank, and tried to
bring him to his senses. Now, my fine fell
talk as much as you please, but l know my
business A prince, my boy, always has fine
uniform. with a cooked hat and feathers and a
bushel of decorations Oh, saw our Fritz, and
you can't fool me. Now, go awayr'
Noticing lackev the prince beckoned to
him, and after scribbling a few lines on the
back of a card told him to take it to the
empress. The lackey went of on his errand.
The sentinel grfnned. A crazy man might fool
lackey, but an old soldier wasn't to be taken
IN. But what was his establishment when he
saw the princess coming to meet the poor
crank and welcoming him in the most affec-
tionate manner! Then she took him into the
palace.
We'll, I'll be blankedp exclaimed the senti-
mel, If beggar man comes up to me the next
time l m on guard and tells me he's the pope
Ill kneel down and get his blessing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
COMPLAINTS About the Census.

From almost all cities in the country Mr..
Porter, the superintendent of the census,
is receiving complaints that the census has
not been taken correctly. 1t is alleged, for
instance, by some of the New York news
papers that at least 10000 families have
been missed in that city. No
doubt great many people have been
missed in every city in the country. 1t
would be strange, indeed, if all the enumer-
ators in each city and county had been con-
scientious and capable. No doubt the great
majority of the enumerators have done
their work just about as we'll as it could be
done. A very large number, however,
lacked fitness for the work they undertook
to do, and hence they were neglectful and
Indifferent.
Many of the cities will be greatly disap-
pointed. They have been making liberal
estimates of their populations, and they are
now beginning to see that there is going to
be wide difference between their estimates
and the returns of the enumerators. The
returns of the enumerators, however, will
go into the record and determine the class
to which each city belongs
The pay the enumerators received is too
small. Even in closely populated districts
in the cities they could not make more than
fair wages. In sparsely settled districts in
the country they couldn't make enough to
pay their board. The result was that the
district superintendent found it extremely
difficult, and, in many places, impossible to
get capable enumerators. If the compensa-
ton had been anywhere near reasonable a
better class of enumerators would have been
| secured, and the census, therefore, would
| be great deal more reliable, and hence
more valuable.
| 1t is well understood that the census of
manufactures for 1880 was almost worth
less. 1t was shown by a PHILADELPHIA
expert that more than 500, 900, 900 worth of
manufactures in that city were not taken at
all. Doubtless there was the same want of
completeness in other cities. The reason
was, doubtless, that the census takers lacked
the kind of knowledge that was
necessary for that sort of work.
Only experts or men possessing
very considerable intelligence can take a
census of manufactures and gather statist
les of trade, commerce. agriculture, etc.,
that are valuable. There must also be
great system in the work. System and
intelligence of pretty high order are
absolutely necessary to the taking of a
census that will command the respect Of the
| manila
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
The Silver Bill.

IL is doubtful if the House will concur in
| the Senate amendments to the silver bill.
/ As amended the bill makes the coinage of
silver free and silver certificates legal
tender. The silver men could hardly ask
for more. If tie bill should pass as it is at
present they would of course be satisfied.
/ But will it pass!
1t seems to be the understanding of the
opponents Of free silver coinage that the
President would not sign it if it should pass
II this understanding is correct the Houss
will think twice before passing it. The re-
publicans would not like to have the bill
vetoed, not only because the bill could not
be passed over the Presidents veto. but also
because veto, they think, would lessen
their chances for success in the fall cleo
tions
A compromise is thought to be probable
1t is understood that Speaker Reed will
exert himself to bring about an agreement
upon a bill which win authorize the pur-
chase of S4,5O0,OO0 worth of silver per
month and which will make silver certif-
Gates legal tender.
The republican leaders are considerably
exercised over the differences among them
selves relative to silver legislation. There is
no doubt that those of them VINO fear that
free silver coinage is full of danger to the
best interests of the country are sincere.
There is no ADLER man in the
Senate than Senator Sherman, and he
is strongly opposed to free silver coinage.
He believes that it would inflict great evil
upon the country. On the other hand, those
who oppose his views insist that free silver
coinage would be of great benefit to every
body. Some of the free coinage advocates
are undoubtedly sincere, but rot few of
them are influenced to pursue the course
they do by selfish motives Either they or
their constituents have silver to sell, and
they want better market for it than there
is at present.
If the free coinage bill should be passed
and gold should soon afterwards commands
premium the Republican party would
suffer greatly in popularity. The debtor
class might be satisfied, but the wage-earners
would not. Wages would not advance as
rapidly as the necessaries of life, and wage
earners would blame and punish the Repub-
lcan party. Just at present the silver men
have the upper hand, but it is not certain
that they will be able to keep it. The silver
question is not quite settled yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
The shackles of Prohibition.

There is movement in Maine to shake
off the shackles of prohibition, and it is a
movement with vigor and enthusiasm in it,
IL is largely composed of republicans,
although it is not confined to them.
1t grows out of the feeling that the state
is tired of prohibition-not, perhaps, genu-
inc prohibition, but of the kind Maine has
1t is quite positively stated that more in
toxicating liquor is sold in the state now
than before the prohibitory law went into
effect The state gets no revenue from it,
ana that is one of the reasons why thou
sands of the best citizens are in favor of
changing back to the license system. If
the law were enforced the anti-prohibi-
tionists would stand no chance of having it
repealed.
A convention has been called to meet at
Bangor, July Is, to nominate governor
on a license platform. If ticket is nomi-
mated, and there is every reason to think
one will be, the question of repeating the
prohibitory law and re-establishing the
license law will come squarely before the
people.
IL Maine abandons legislative prohibition
she should give her people local option. In
some localities the people want prohibition,
and they should have it. Where the great
majority of the people want it, prohibition
can be enforced. Such at least is the case
in Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19

The republicans of Nashville refused to
indorse Harrison or his administration. 1t
is difficultin American politics to look very
deeply into the milestone of the future, but
if the hand writing on the political wall has
any significance Mr.. Harrison is doomed to
disappointment if he expects renomina-
tion. And yet he has used his high
office from the start for that
very purpose. Repudiated by his
party in different parts of the country, par
ticularly in his own state, and disaffection
continually increasing, the prospects are
that he will be opposed by pretty solid
delegation of both parties in the next con-
gress. No President has ever used his office
to further private interests to the extent
Mr.. Harrison has. and how disapprovingly
that breach of public trust is regarded by
the people is clearly shown by the failure of
his own supporters to approve of his
methods and of his administration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
Hard on Chicago.

when Melville E. Stone, the founder and
until recently the able editor of the Daily Netcs
got his paper on paying basis he went to
Europe" said Rev. Leonard Mccarthy to a
Chicago Post man. HE was very proud OF
Chicago, and though he was willing TO admit
that London was in point of size, some pump
kins, yet for the finest and most perfect exam
pie of true observation-disclosures he declared
that no city could hold candle to Chicago.
When he reached London he presented letter
of introduction at the house of distinguished
nobeman. The nobleman himself was out of
town, but the family insisted that Mr.. Stone
must remain under their roof until
my lord returned, and he consented.
For several days he enjoyed the hosp
tality of the house and during those days
he was never slow in commenting on the gio
ries of Chicago At this time the prince impe
rial of france had just been killed in Africa
and the topic was on every tongue When my
lady felt sufficiently acquainted with Mr. Stone
to question him delicately about himself, she
asked him one morning as he finished delivering
a brilliant speech on the future of Chicago if he
did not come from Chicago.
Indeed, yes, my lady, said Mr.. Stone, bow
ing rlodestly.
""Then do tell me, Mr. Stone, isn't Chicago
situated near the spot where the prince impe
rial was killed?'
"Mr. Stone never answered the question. He
was seized with terrific fit of coughing, and
when he recovered my lady had quite forgotten
her question. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
The Minister did" Him.

see that a Long Branch minister has Teen
sued for taking advantage OF a horse trade,
says tho New York Star. This means, prob.
ably, that the other man got the bad end of
the bargain Very few bargains turn out to be
Just as both parties thought they were going to,
and horse trades are proverbially uncertain
This is all preliminary 70 a story which we'll
known gentleman of this city, who drives a fine
span Of horses, told me few days ago asked
MIN where ne got his span In Vermont he
replied; and, do you know. was fooled when
! try minister
How was thats" inquired.
%, was up home last summer and saw a
| Methodist minister drive this span into town.
! liked the looks of them. and asked him about
| them. He was perfectly frank, told me their
| pedigree, their age their weight, and all about
them. He had raised them and broken them
himself. and consequently knew all about them.
Jumped in and rode with him while he speeded
them, and | drove them myself They suited
me TO IT" Will you sell ubems' / asked. I
Will il can get my price How much is it,
Twelve hundred dollars How fast can they
| trot" Well. have driven them in 2:42; you
cam undoubtedly lower that ten seconds
| thought so too; for | reasoned that l. a man
who had driven good horses all my life. ought
| to be able to get more out of them than a coun-
| try minister. l gave him my check for the
amount he asked. and in due time the hors s
arrived in New York. Would you believe it?
That, country minister had got every bit of
| speed out of those horses that could be got.
have tried it myself, and l have had profess
| sional drivers try it. We have never been abe
| to beat the minister's time"
How did he get the best of you, them"
He cheated me by fiattering me. He worked
my self-conceit. and made me believe | was
better horseman than he was. No more trading
with ministers for me. I'll trust to regular
dealers after this. With them you expect to
get cheated, and you on the lookout"
And the minister you expected to cheat
Isn't that the troublee''
My friend looked thoughtful. perhaps So
Anyhow, didn't succeed. The minister did
mi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-19
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS solomon's Lodge No. 1, F. and A,
NJ; Southern Star Castle No. Z, K. G. E.
SPECIAL NOTICES Exercises of
High School on Friday; An Opportunity for
Investors Rowland & Myers; Electric Power.
Brush Electric Light and Power Company
Base Ball To-Day Between Kieffers and War
rens.
MILITARY ORDERs-Savaurah Cadets; Ogle-
thorpe Light Infantry.
FINE BATH TUBS, ETc.-The Savannah Plumb
ing Company.
RAILROAD ScHEDULE-Csutral Railroad of
Georgia.
AUCTION SALE-Sundrsss, by I. D. LaLoche &
Son.
LEGAL NoTIcEs-To Executors, Administra-
tors. Guardians and Trustees.
CorToN SEED on MILLs-Caldwell Machine
Company, Richmond. Va
81 SO INSTEAD OF SS-The Encyclopedias Bri-
tannica E. NJ. Conner, Sole Agent.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.