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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27
Communicated.

Editor Free Press
Dear Sir-I had the pleasure Of visit to
Mrs. John Q. Fleming's the 2lst of August,
the occasion being birthday party of her
second daughter, little Miss Edith. The
day was one OF the most pleasant days for
the little ones. There were about forty
children. They enjoyed the play ground
on the lawn in croquet and other amuse-
ments until about ? o'clock, when old and
young enjoyed a sumptuous dinner; and
then back to their play grounds until 4,
when the children were invited to the tables
loaded with cakes, candies, lemonade and
everything to please the little ones, where
they seemed to enjoy themselves the best OF
all for an hour; then back to their plays,
as though they had no time to lose. About
six o'clock they were forced to retire to their
several homes. VISITOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad has put
in electric bells at the crossing Of the Charles
town pike, as a danger signal to persons
driving over that road The bells are put
in motion when the train is about three hum
dred yards away and keep up the ringing
until it passes.-Siep. Register
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

We invite attention to the advertisement
of Mr. r.. ID. Keerl for wheat and corn, for
which DE viii pay market prices. Mr.
Keerl has been engaged in the wheat busi-
ness in the great wheat centres Of the West
and knows all about the business and viii
deal fairly and iuteliigentIy With the pro-
5uce-, of the cereals.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27
Died.

On the 10Th of August, in Bolivar, of typhoid
fever, GEORGE A. DITTMYER-aged 10
years.
At his residence in Baltimore, August L,
1890. Mr. PHILIP BURKHART, aged 50 years,
formerly resident Of Harper's Ferry.
At the residence of his parents, in Shepherds
town. August 20, 1890, EDWARD GRANDI-
son, infant son of L. T. and Virginia Lick
lider aged / month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

The Winchester District Conference, NJ.
f. Church, South, will meet at Front Royal,
Va, September End.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27
CONTAMINATION Surely cured.

To TnE EDrron:-Please inform your readers
thatI have positive remedy for the above-named
disease. By its timely use thousands ofhopeless
cases have been permanently cured. 1shall be glad
to send two bottles Of ny remedy FREE TO any OF
YOUR readers who have consumption II they viii
send me their Express and P. o. address. Respect
fully. u A.SLQCUM, u. O., l9l Pearl St. y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

The Democratic congressional convention
of the Fourth district of this State met at
Pt. Pleasant Yesterday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

The proprietor Of q large tsnuery at
Allegheny City Pa, has been here to see
abou. locating a, Charlestown. lie was
very iayorably impressed with the many
advantages and finds but one objection to
locating here The latter is the want of
track connection between the b. x o.. and
5. r. railroads and this we hope viii be
speedily overcome by judicious action on
the par, Of these corp0ratious.-Spirt.
The undersigned begs to announce to his
friend, aud patrons that, having severed his
connection with the Stephenson Female
Seminary after June, 1890, he will be pre-
pared 20 give lessons at his pupils homes,
and also win have music room in town
where be win have two pianos on hand for
guar,et,e- and other lessons if desired, also
for practice For terms etc, address
Man BR0WNOLp, p. o. Box IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

Hon. Lewis McCOmas was re-nOminated
unanimously by the sixth Maryland district
Republicans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

BY agreement Of Republican Senators,
the Force bill will not be considered at this
session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

The Shenandoah Baptist Association met
this morning at $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

Did Won read what the Prominent Physi-
clans have to say about the Braddock Pure
Rye If not do so at once, and ask your deal
err for it, 1t is the best.
JAMES CLARKE & Co., Dlstillers,
Cumberland, Md.
Did you read the certificate of the Internal
Revenue officials regarding the purity of the
Braddock Pure Rye? If not do so, and then
ask your dealer for it. Use no other-itis the
best JAS. CLARK e Co., Distillers,
Cumberland, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-27

And in store also large supplies Of sweetmeats
and the essential elements for Cakes and Pud-
dings for the Holiday time.
Families or individuals supplied with CAKE
of every kind. FRUIT CAKE specially:
All made to order or for sale at my counter. ]
have made unusual preparation to supply the
public. ,..
Oysters-the best quality-sold in quantity
to suit purchasers.
Respectfully,
Dec. II, 1889. HENRY DUNN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A EaffLeD SOLOMON.

he was a man Of intellect and parts, indeed he
was, my friend,
Bis range OF learning and Of thought was SEEM
fngly without an end;
And he could answer anything that you might
ask. and never wink,
Or pause awhile, like other men, to slowly scratch
his head and think.
He was wise philosopher, a man Of science. too.
was he;
He knew the pedigree of all that live on earth, IA
air or sea;
He settled questions most abstruse by simply say
ing yes or NO.
In fact, he was genuine encyclopedia, you
know.
Was full Of uranography. theogony, geography,
Was loaded with chorography ana reveled in
cosmogony,
Was up In demonology, theology. dendrology,
Could sing in fourteen languages the usual dox-
ology.
He was no man to sneeze at, as I guess, my
friend, you will admit;
But there was one thing, after all, he couldn't do
little bit,
With all his wisdom SO profound, experience and
and power Of mind,
There was one simple little thing he hunted for
and couldn't find.
1t made him wroth, he tore his hair-or would
had there been any there,
And deep within his Utmost soU Q germ deyel-
oped for a swear.
My friend, II you are married you can sympa-
thize with him, guess
10 couldn't find to save his life, the pocket in a
woman's dress
William Edward Penny In New York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
MERCER COUNTY PLEASED
The Nom nation Of Ben T. Cable for
Congress Suits There.
The P0pu larity and Fitness Of the
DemOcrs tic Candidate. and the Mis-
takes OF Eest, and the d. o. r. will
Centrfbu te TO Democratic success.

KEITHsB JRe. Aug. THE nomination
of Mr.. B. T. Gable for congress by the
democracy of the Eleventh district gives
great satisfaction here where he has
many friends who have known him from
boyhood. The fact that all the Gestiie
aspirants for Office from this county were
utterly and completely ignored by the
anti-Gests' at the recent county conven-
ton carries forcible significance. A
special fight was made in this city on
the Gest platform, and resulted
in the sending of none but Gestiles to
the Aledo convention, but when the
other town ships became aware of that
burg's attempt to force an unwelcome
Gest crowd upon them they rose up in
their wisdom and might and smote the
Gestiles. and each and every member of
that tribe looking for county Office per-
ished with them.
Scores OF hitherto staunch and unre-
lenting republicans openly declare that
they will not vote for Gest Among them
are promine Mt and influential old soldiers
and citizens and others conspicuous in
the Mercer county rank and file of the G.
o. p.
Further than this. while Mr. Meriz is
making as good a postmaster as could be
expected of new man, the old fight is
still raging and will cost Gest scores of
votes in this city. and as for the county,.
| Cable will carry it with all ease The
| farmers have opened their eyes to the
shell game of protection and cannot be
steered into that bunco game again. The
Mckinley bill and other outrages so con
tinuously endorsed and supported by the
| monarchial party at Washington is dis.
gushing them and they are deserving the
| tottering ranks by the hundreds.
SIDNEY DAsE
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

accident last Saturday whereby his ankle
was injured. was noted in our Coal Vail
ley correspondence of yesterday. died at
his home at 1890 last night after the in
jured foot had been amputated- He was
thirty-three years OF age, and leaves q
wife and two children. He had many
friends in Rock Island.
Mr.. Frederick Thiermann, living east
of Elm street, exhibited at the ARGUS Of
fee Yesterday a badge which was given
him by the government for services In the
Mexican war. 1t bears his name. the
date, 1S46, and tie second infantry, and
the inscription National Association OF
Veterans" Mr.. Thiermann thinks he is
the only survivor Of the war with
Mexico in Rock Island now.
Every man who occupies rented
house should take q street car trip up to
South Park and look at the beautiful lots
that are to be offered at auction tomorrow
evening. The situation is high, the air
pure. all the surroundings pleasant and
the conveniences Of city life are at hand.
A man may buy one or more Of these lots
and get money from q building associa-
ton to put up house to suit him, and
the monthly payments need not to be
greater than rent for equal accomOda-
tions.
The Union has begun to resort to its
tactics of former campaigns in congress
sional contests of permitting the Burling'
ton Haaokeye to conduct its editorial poll
icy and of furnishing its matter second
handed. This morning 1t copies fierce
personal attack upon Mr.. Gable sent the
Hapkeye from this city and containing mis-
statements and attempted sluss and re-
Elections such as the Union nor anyone
knowing Mr.. Cable either personally or
by reputation. would not be guilty of as
serting no matter how different in opin-
ion politically. The Hasokeye should Sc
cure Rock Island correspondent with
some sense Of responsibility and regard
for truth and fairness and then there
would be no space in its columns for such
gross and unfounded attacks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
River ktpiets.

The ]. W. Van SAINT went north.
The Verne Swain was in and ont of
port as usual.
The Irene D. came down with eight
strings Of logs.
F. The stage of the water was 2:45 at noon;
the temperature n.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday amounted to: foot south, SIS;
north. 5Ss. Teams south, sol; north,
GOT.
A Galena dispatch says lumber men
have been compelled to abandon their
boats on account of low water, which
prevents the taking out of logs from the
bayous and sloughs into which hundreds
of RATS were run last fall. They report
that there is not a bayou or slough be
tween Hannibal and Lake Pepin that is
not choked with logs and that the supply
will prove greatly in excess of the demand
this season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A Card TO the Public.

Our attention has been called to the
circulation of rumors On the street. charg
ing us with combining with dealers IN a
certain line of goods to keep out compe>
.ition by refusing to rent our stores on
Second avenue TO any one wanting to en-
gage in their line of business. We pubs
icly deny the charge, it being false in
every particular. We also deny the
charge that any party or parties are now
or have been paying us rent to keep our
stores closed. The change of grade and
paving of Second avenue made it neces>
sary for us to remodel the old Darts hall
building. The second floor is very
large, fine room, suitable for lodge or as
sembly purposes. The stores on the first
floor show for themselves. We offer the
whole building OF any part of 1t, to any
one wanting to rent for sny reputable
business, and will try to meet his views
as to rental, fixtures. etc. We have as
much interest al any concern can posi-
| bly, have in the growth and prosperity of
the city and mo st certainly would not do
anything detrimental to our interests and
those of the city of Rock Island. Very
respectfully, HENRY DARTS SoNs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A GOOD THING TO DO
BTo TAKE TIME BY THE FoRELocK

For example. the present is the time
to forecast the future and plan for get
ting the children supplied with school
clothing. To help you to do that we
place on sale new case of double fold
dress fannels, all wool, in plain and
mixture, 20 pieces at CSC yard.
INITIAL Handkerchiefs are all the
rage. We place on sale new invoice
in ladies' hemmed stitched initial, all
linen handkerchiefs, letters beautiful
styles, 25c each. You will want some
UMBRELLAS-Our sales of UNI
brellas have been enormous. From the
quantities sold we judged that we had
about supplied the entire community,
but we are mistaken; the call Is for
more, more, more. Here they are:
Another immense assortment in the
new fall styles of handles, silver, gold,
natural wood inlaid with silver, etc.
More of those gold and silver heads at
csc, $1.37, 81 81, made from our cele-
brated gloria silk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
COMING HOME.

Oar Next Conxressman Will Arrive
in Rock Island Moudoy Evening.
Mr.. Ben T. Cable. the democratic
nominee for congressman in this district.
accompanied by his family left New
York City last Tuesday evening for Rye
Beach, N. H., to meet Mr.. and Mrs. g.
A. Castleman, who are spending the
summer there. Mr.. Cable telegraphed
from Rye Beach today that he would
arrive in Rock Island on Monday evening
next. He also takes occasion to express
his sincere gratitude to all his friends
throughout the district for their cordial
and unsolicited support of his candidacy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
Investigating the Civil service

WASHINGTON City, Aug s-The house
committee on reform in the civil service
yesterday began its investigation of the
workings of the Office of the civil seryice
commission. Only three members of the
committee were present and they listened
to statements made by Commissioners
Lyman, Roosevelt and Thompson explain
atory of the technical processes of the
business of the Office in making examina.
TONS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A Good Guesser.

Clara Sweet-Mr. Dumley, here's q
conundrum for you. What is the point
of similarity between yourself and a
statue?
Mr.. Dumley-I haven't the slightest
idea.
Clara Sweet-Why, Mr.. Dumley, I
had no idea you were such good guesser.
Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A Deprayed Sort Of Preooci,v-

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. s-Henry Web
ster, lad of years, last week broke in to
house and stole s2S worth of jewelry.
He was arrested, but on account of his
extreme youth was discharged with a rel
rimand. On last Monday evening he
burglariously entered another dwelling
which he robbed of a sackful of valuablss.
In police court he admitted his guilt and
will be sent to the reformatory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A GRAND entertainment.

A grand ente rtainment has been pro-
vided to occur at the watch tower Satur>
day afternoon and evening. The tower
will be gorgeouBly illuminated during the
evening and Bkuer's band will be pres
ent in the afterr DON with orchestra in the
evening. There will be dancing at Spring
Cove. Refreshm ents will be served at the
tower and at Spring Cove. Cars will run
every half hour in the afternoon. and
regular trips until II 80 p. m. when the
last car leaves tie tower for Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
A Camnrnmise.

Needy Musician-I am going to have
benefit. How many tickets will you
take? They are dollar each.
Luckless Friend-l suppose I'll have
to take couple. Rather pressed for
funds, though.
Needy Musician-Well, if you'd rather
lend me dollar won't have benefit
and we'll call it square. Maya
zine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
Reason Sumcienf.

'Say, Dumley, / understand that you
have broke off your engagement with
Clara Veredevere? What was the rea-
SOM
Reason? Well, you see Miss Clara
was an elocutionist. Gave private read
ings, you know"
well, was that objectionable"
Eyes! She always insisted on reading
'Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight. -
Yankee Blade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

The declining powers of old age may
be wonderfully recupersted and sus-
tanned by the daily use of Hoods Sarsap-
arilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
Her Outing.

Lilly Mode-Going to Europe this
summer
Milly Naire-No, indeed; that's too
awfully common.
Lilly-Then what will you do?
Milly-Why, just what all the real
rich and refined people do-stay at home
and take ice.-Judge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

Mclntire Bros. have q new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
Dined on of Gold Plates.

LONDON, Aug. s-Ths banquet given by
the queen in honor of the German emperor,
at Osborne house Wednesday evening, was
. magnificent affair. For use upon the
occasion her majesty ordered a splendid
gold dinner service sent down from Wind.
sor, and all of the appointments of the en-
tertainment were In keeping with the
grandeur of the table furnishings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

Order your ice creams and ices from
krell q Math for your parties and recep-
tons and then you will be sure to please
the palate of your guests.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

Chocolate. strawberry. lemon and va
nills ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08
.A,,.be:Bone
DRESS STAYS,

BEST IN THE WORLD.
They don't split, break or splinter.
Have no sharp. knife-like edges to
cut through wearing apparel
They don't warp, rust or twist
They don't draw lightning.
Are not dangerous to life or limbs,
like steel.
Are not made up of splinters.
They don't scratch or pierce your
body.
They contain no gum to stick and
hold the needle and thread. etc.
Are easily sewed into dress waists
and stays afterwards.
Are the only perfect and readable
Stay.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

"H that fellow Neverpay doesn't set
tie his bill pretty soon, " said Mr.. Snipps.
the tailor, II shall give him fits"
THAT would be something new for
you," replied his friend.-West Shore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-08

Law abiding dogs wear nuzzlin' now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-19
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
FINANCIAL

NEW YORK, Sept. IS, noon.-Stocks opened
dull but steady. Money easy at 5616 per cent.
ExchaEge-long, 81 o015G14 80a4; short, ~ SIG
4S4A. Government bonds neglected. STATE
bonds Guil but steady.
Following were the p. m. stock quotations:
Erie. .............. 2l1s Richm'd w. Pt.
Chicago & North. 1925 Terminal. ..... 1895
Lake Shore. ......l0l Western Union. 1884
500 p. m.-Excnange closed quiet but firm
at ~ ol150D IS. Money easy at 90 per cent,
last loan per cent closing Offered at per cent.
ub-Treasury balances-Coin, S155, 600; cur
rency, $3.50, 900. Government bonds dull and
heavy for fours; four per cents 12l16; four and
featureess.
The stock market to-day was quiet and irregu-
lar, but displayed a firm undertone. and not
withstanding the bear pressure displayed most
prominently in grangers, the impressi On made
upon values outside OF st. Paul was 1nSlgntfl-
cant. Buying was of a nature TO attract little
attention, but was steady throughout. There
is a great deal heard from shorts now about
liquidation, which must come upon any rise, but
1t seems to attract little attention, and while
the army of buyers Is not large. the growi z
ease in money is expected to develop it soon,
and the indications that short interests,
which evidently has not been seriously dimi -
ished by the late decline, must inevitably
furnish stimulus to any rise which may come
The purchase of As, most of the funds from
which will cone to this city, was the last final
blow to the manipulation of the money market,
and while operators are slow to take hold, the
return of confidence must in the near future
create not only a wider and more active
market, but an improvem ent in values as well.
Talk is already heard of gold imports notwith
standing the cry that there would b. no grain
for export, but the fact that there is still a
large surplus left over, and only one country in
Europe has over an average crop. renders the
de nand for what we have TO sell certainty,
and that at materially higher figures than pre-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-19

New York, Sept 16-Arrived, bark AllauwiIde
Reyes, Apalachicoa; schrs Nancy SMITH, Ray
ner, Brunswick, Ga; Florence Shaw, Edwards
Daren, Ga.
Cleared. schr B Holden, Haskell, Fernaudina
Sailed, steamship Mounts Bay. [Brl, Savannah.
Berwick, Sept l5-Arrived, steamship Haliam-
shire [Br], Breckon, Coosaw, S c.
Fleetwood, Sept 13-Sailed, ship Gladstone
[Brl, heybIrn, Pensacola
ISL OF Wight, Sept i4-Passed bark Jean Bap-
tiste [Dutchl. DeBruyn, Rotterdam for Pensa-
cola.
Lisbon, Sept 5-sailed. bark Eldern [Brl. Bo-
rim, MOBILE.
Madeira. Sept 1s-Sailed. steamship Storra Les
[Brl. Bailey. Brunswick. Ca
Southampton, Sept 15--Arrived, cark Peter
lSwl islsen, Pensacola.
London, Sept 10 Arrived, steamship Scots
Grey Brl, Port Royal, G.
Port Natal. Aug 16-Arrived. bark Felicia
Trograth. Mobile.
North Sydney. G B, Sept 16-Arrived. steam
ship CydonIa [Brl. Winspsar, Pensacola.
Boston, Sc IT l6-Arrived, schrs ndrew Neb-
niger, Smith. Jacksonville; Nellie Pickering,
Ferguson, do.
Cleared schrs May o'Neill, Watts, Pensacola;
Geo H Ames, Marshall, do
Baltimore. Sept 16 Arrived, bark E San-