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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1890

ness. Prof. Anderson is one of Wiscon ,
sins foremost educators, and is author OF
over thirty volumes on Scandinavian
history.
Notwithstanding the competition OF
the electric road TO Schuetzen park, the
Third street line of the Holmes system in
Davenport did the biggest business OF Its
life Sunday, the count of fares showing
9.101. This was exclusive of the free
ride rendered to the veterans composing
the second and third divisions of the pa
rsde. The Holmes people had an advan-
tage over all competition in the fact that
in Supt. Schnitger they have a man who
thoroughly understands his business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
CITY CHAT.

A promising son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Ro OBJ this morning.
Mr.. Chas. Fisher, of Ottawa, arrived
last evening to spend a few days.
Mr. and Mrs L. s. McCabe are about
to start on six weeks trip to the east.
Mr.. Fred De Board, of Hamlet, is in
the city today calling on his old friend,
AID. Ill.
There is likely to be something definite
about the new street railway power most
any time now.
j. E. Mcconnell and wife, of North
! field, Mimi, and Miss Warren, of Chica-
go. are guests at the Harper.
Mr.. Thomas C. Hardy and bride. of
Chicago, have been on a visit to Mr.
| Hardy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hardy.
| Mrs. Geo. Riess is expected home to-
morrow evening from Chicago where,
with her children, she has been visiting
| for six weeks
Wanted-A boy sixteen or seventeen
| years of age to drive horse aud attend
store. Apply at Frank Babcock's gro
Gerry, 2606 Moline avenue.
Mr.. John Lass. of Galesburg. has re-
vision superintendent of the c., B. & O..
to succeed E. NJ. Herr, resigned.
If you wish to enjoy an interesting art
gallery or missionary museum, attend the
Willing Workers social at the Broadway
Presby terian church next Friday evening.
Mr. w. 81. Conant. bright and ener-
getic journalist formerly of the Mime
apolis Tribune. has assumed charge OF
the local columns OF the morning Union.
The Rock Island district camp meeting
will be opened on the grounds south oil
Milan by Presiding Elder Head Thursday
evening. There are already several
campers On the ground. Bishop s. J.
Merrill breaches Sunday.
| Mrs. E. A. Medill and daughter. Mis-:
Margaret. of Milan, mother. and sister Of
T. J. Medill. DR., of this city. and Mis-:
Kittie Bradley. also of Milan. returned
yesterday from an extended trip to New
York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
/ The Scott county bar convention hel(
Yesterday, was another conflict between
legal lights in which Messrs. Geo. E
|, Hubbell and E. E. Cook did the mosl
flashing. Judges Waterman, of Scott ant
Howatt, of Clinton. were endorsed by
; large majorities.
Geo. Martin. boy employed in TIT
Union job rooms. suffered painful in
jury this morning, his left leg about thu
knee being fearfully ground in the COZ
wheels of press. the ligameuts beinl
injured to such an extent as to endsnge
a stiff joint.
Samuel Thurman, well known col
ored citizen of South Rock Island. and
veteran of the war. died last night. aget
about sixty-two. Buford post meets q
l one o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend
the funeral, which occurs one hour later
b from the Second Baptist church.
!. Hon. R. B. Anderson. Of Madison
Wis.,. for twenty years prominent in tn
faculty of the Wisconsin state university
j and minister to Denmark under Presi
i. dent Cleveland, Is in the city on busi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
wieIders of the Wagon Tongue.

CHICAGO, Aug. l9.-The base ball scores
yesterday were reported as follows
League: At Boston-Boston Is. New York
5; batteries-Clarkson, Bennett Hardie
and Burkett, Clark and Buckley. AT
Observation-Disclosures ;, Brooklyn s;
batteries-Vickery and Clements. Terry
and DAILY. At Observation-Disclosures Il,
Cleveland 3; batteries-Mullane aud Har-
rington, Niau and thinner. At Chicago
Chicago 9, Pittsburg 3; batteries-Steiu
and kittridge, Hecker and Decker
Brotherhood: At Philadeip hia-Phila-
delphia s, Brooklyn II; batteries-KneIl
and Mailman. Jennings and Daley
New York Boston game postponed
wet grounds. At Buffalo-Buffalo 2 Chi
cago 5; batteries-Haddock and Mack
King and Boyle. At Pittsburg-Pitts
burg 5, Cleveland 8; batteries-GaIyin and
Carroll, McGilland and Brennan
Western: AT Kansas City-(First game
Sioux City l, Kansas City l2, Second
game Sioux City l, Kansas City ;; at Lin
coln-St. Paul 3, Lincoln Z; at Denver
Omaha s, Denver g.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Dubious.

Candidate Pearssll came down from
Port Byron this morning to look after his
fences in this city, which, according to
all accounts. are in pretty bad conGi-
ton. A couple of republican postal
clerks who have been reported to Wash
ipgton for ''pernicious" activity by mem
bers of their own party. tried to solace
Pearsall. but with very little success.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
DIDN'T GET HER DIAMONDS.
The Customs Officers Give Fay Temples
ION n Dixappo5ntment

ton n Disappointment.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19-Henry Herscny,
a valet to Howell Osborne, the we'll
known banker, was arrested yesterday as
he was leaving the steamer La Norman
die, just arrived from Havre, on charge
of smuggling. Upon being searched the
officers found concealed in his coat and
vest several packages. which, upon exam
ination, were found to contain bracelets.
necklaces, etc, to the value of so, CO.,
They We're sent by Mr.. Osborne, who is
now in Paris, and were to have been worn
last night By Fay Templeton, the actress.
upon her appearance at the Fourteenth
Street theatre. Herschy was held in s., 600
bail by Commissioner Shields for examin-
tiop
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
MADE A sUNGLE OF THE ROBBERY.

The Otterville Operators Only Got 500
TOR Their Trouble.
SEDALIA, Mo, Aug 19-Very little has
developed in the Osterville train rob-
berry case. Sheriff Smith, of this county,
says that about 100 heavily armed men
are in pursuit. The man arrested at Mad
ison says that he can prove an alibi upon
his examination. Ii is intimated that the
wrong express car was opened. the car
that goes 10 Denver with matter for trans
fer to the Wells Fargo company having
been overlooked by the robbers. The re
suit of this was, so it is now stated, that
instead of the robbers getting 500 900. OF
even $4,000, they only secured jewelry
worth SI00
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
River kipIets.

The Mary Morton passed down.
The Pilot came down and returned.
The Julia and Satellite passed up.
The Lion came down with eight
strings of logs.
The Verne Swain was in and out of
port as usual.
The water is declining again; the
stage at noon was $50; the temperature
"a.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

between Gibson, the London Splinter. and
a Rock Islander The conditions were
that the Rock Island amateur was to
have four yards. and the purse to be
800 to $50 that Gibson would win. The
race was decided dead heat by the referee,
many asserting that the Rock Islander
had won. and the latter offered to run
the race over again, but Gibson would
not consent to it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Evening Up.

Angry Guest (at summer oteI)-Your
porter has just smashed my trunk and
ruined-you hear me, sir?-ruined fine
suit of clothes.
Clerk-That's all right. Forget 10 tip
the waiter for day or two and well
call it square.-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
The Difference.

1T never rains but it pours.."
what is the matter now?''
Johnny broke his arm and keeps hol-
lering all the time"
81 hear him. Never rains but it pours
] should say it never pains but he roars
Chicago Ledger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Trotting at Chicago-

CHICAGO, Aug. lathe Northwestern
Association of Trotting and Pacing Horse
Breeders began meeting at Washington
park race course yesterday. Sir Arthur
won the 2:40 race, best time 2:25L1; Harry
Medium took the stake in the 2:24 class.
best time 2:2312. The meeting attracted a
large Attendance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Coming 1t over the Canuck,.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 1a-The minister
of customs has received information that
inferior Wisconsin cheese has been brought
to Montreal and other Canadian ports.
there branded canadian product" and
then shipped to Great Britain as such,
thereby seriously affecting the reputation
of the Canadian product
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
A Wicked Plot.

First Poet-I am going to get even
with the editor of The Nogood Maya.
zine.
Second Poet-How?
First Poet-rve sent him a poem, and
I've poisoned the mucilage on the return
envelope.-Puck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Ruins to Order.

Tourist-These are beautiful mount
aims; but how much more picturesque
would they look if there was an ancient
ruin ON the summit.
Hotel Keeper-Yes; believe an an
Gent ruin would draw more tourists;
next year l am going to have one built.
london Tit-Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
In a Bad Way.

Lady Tin tone of sympathy)-How is
your husband today, Aunt Dinah?
Aunt Dinah (gloomily)-Hes mighty
bad off, Miss Mary. Two of his lungs
is teetotally gone an de cease is done
gun to work orn another one.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Educational Item.

First Boy-How do you like your new
teacher?
Second Boyle is not a lightning
teacher. He strikes several times in the
same place.-Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

Miss Jones is the possessor of two
fortunes"
why, 1 heard her say the other day
that her face was her fortune"
We'll, she is two faced, you know
Boston Courier.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Force of Habit.

Tramp-Excuse me moment. heard
some one calling my name.
Lady-You're mistaken. That was
only the rag man crying Rags"
Tramp always answer to that
Lowell Clifton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

Dashaway (at the tablet think l
shall marry rich girl and settle down.
Mrs. Slimdiet (the landlady)-It would
be much better plan, Mr.. Dashaway
if you would stay single and settle up
Clothier and Furnisher.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Cool Summer Resorts

Cool Summer Resorts.
Winks-5Catch me going to Mount
Fashion another summer.
Minks-Hot there?
Winks-No; cold enough for blankets
every night.
Minks-Then what was the matter
with it,
Winks-They didn't have the blank.
ets.-New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

Doctor: What is your husbands com.
plant, ma'smf Is it chronicf Wife:
Yes. sir. Ihave never known him to be
satisfied with meal for the last So
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

''How's life with You, Miss Snip
somebody asked the seamstress, and
Miss Snip replied:
''Oh, sew, sew" -Somerville Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Attention John Buford Post

All members of John Buford Pos. 243.
G. A. r.. are requested to meet at their
hall at O'Clock sharp, tomorrow, Aug
90, TO attend the funeral of our late COM
rade, Samuel Thurman Bv order of
H. G. HARRIS. Commander.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

A large and beautiful assortment of
French candies just received at Krell &
Maths. Step in and have them put you
up box to take home
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

Miss Beacon-This waltz is divine!
Do You ever dance the Lancers, doctor?
DR.. Boylston-No; but L sometimes
lance the dancers. Boston Budge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
strongly Put.

Greene-He can lick you, can't he?
Bryton-He! Why, he couldn't wake
me up in fifteen minutes with a Kehoe
club!-Chatter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

For delicious dish of ice cream or a
fine box of candy, go TO Krell & Maths,
and get the best.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
"Oh, she did that.


But she loved the poodle more. !
smashed him as fiat as a sheet of fly pa
per. She picked him up, squoze him
back into shape and then said that we
must part forever. We have been stran-
gers since" -Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
Like a Watch Charm

1.-The prisoners work like charm"
Flows that? On the end of a chain
New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
weather Forecast.

U. s. SIGNAL OFFICE,
Washington, ID. c., Aug 10
For the next "a hours: Clearing and
cooler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

McIntire Bros. have new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

Starch grows sticky-common powders
have vulgar glare. Pozzoni's is the
only complexion powder fit for use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
A Sure symptom.

Sure symptom.
Principal of Girls Boarding School Ito
her butchert-From tomorrow You can
send me three pounds of meat less than
the usual quantity.
''Have you lost some of your board
ers?"
mo. but four Of the girls have fallen
in love."-Basler Nachrichten.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

K. & M. stands for Krell & Msth, who
have the finest and purest ics cream in
the three cities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
At the Athletic Club window.

Alfy-It's hard work looking out at
the girls this hot weather
Regy-Ya-as; but one must take some
exercise.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

John Evans has nice baled hay for sale
by the ton or car.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

p. T. Barnum is very rich for man
who has elways had an elephant on his
hands.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
He Would Do ms Advised.

The jury brought in verdict of mot
guilty"
The judge said admonishingly to the
prisoner: '.After this you ought to keep
away from bad company"
Eyes. your honor; you will not see me
again in hurry. Chatter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
A Hit at the Be.n CITY.

She-Oh, isn't it cold? There must be
icebergs near. Did you meet any com.
ing over?
He-One. She was from BOSTON,
Life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

K. & M. for ice cream and fine cam
dies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19
A LIES Romance.

"See that young LADY," querled O
young man on a ferryboat yesterday of
his companion.
Eyes"
81 was engaged to her once"
"You don't say"
"See that poodle dog?'
"Yes"
"Well, he broke our engagement"
'Nol What's the story
ut was on this very boat. We had
come down for an evening ride. We sat
right over there, and after bit got up
to get her drink of water. While was
gone her poodle got into my chair, and
when / returned sat down on him."
but if the girl really and truly loved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-19

exercise. -Put
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23
PLAN TO kiDNAP BURKE.

LpufsiAna's Defsulting Treasures May
Have His Stay I'm Hsrdaras Shortened.
Nxw oRLnASs. July n.
The Louisiana Legislature, at ita session
ncsntly closed, appropriated $4,000 ms a
raw@rd for the capture OF ex-stats Treas
aref Bafke, now mining IN Honduras.
Rentieman lately arrived from there says o
nrmeer OF detectives have gone 20 Hon
drrAs recently, presumably with the inten-
of kidnapping Maj. Burke and re-
f%ning him to Louisiana, IN the hope OF
sEuring the reward offered by the state.
1j. Burke is aware Of their NILSSON and
s<<ns to be very much worried aud
n~vous. The ex-treasurer 10 very popular
vi the people OF Honduras, and bis
mining operations seem 90 be fairly sue
o~sfni. Maj. Burke ~ said TO be suffering
frem very severe case OF oatarrh. and has
hsA an operation performed for his relief.
u health otherwise is good. He never
talks about his Louisiana troubles, but
fFeanently expresses desire 10 return 20
thN United States. Cockerton, his old
tine clerk aud confidential agent, is with
him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23
Iowa Critters Sold on the
Union Stock Yards by
Misrepresentation.
Wood Bros. Among the Victims Of
the Gams---An Extensive
Swindle.
Large Importations Of Pedigrsed
Sheep and Horses Being Made
Via Canadian Ports

0mruAao. July "a.
The chicago police have been given
notice By Iowa authorities Of what viii
probably develop into wholesale steal
Last Saturday twenty carloads OF cattle
arrived II the Chicago Stock yards From
Iowa Ia charge OF middle aged man who
gave his name - VIM. Boswell. Six of
the ear loads were purchased by Wood
H1os.s and the remaining fourteen by other
firms. The purchase price for the entire
lot was $6,O0os and was TO be paid TO Bos-
well Tuesday mvrning. Late Monday
night Wood Bros. received the following
Dispatch from the sheriff Of Emmett
county. Iowa:
:, .Dons gsy any money 70 Boswell, The eas-
Tho police were at once notified, and de-
tectives are waiting for Boswell 10 put In
m appearance, but he has not been seen
about the stock yards since then. A dis
patch has bssn sent to the Emmett county
authorities, asking for fuller particulars.
Boswell was arrested shortly after noon
and is now locked mp al the police station.
He says the cattle ara mortgaged for 81. 200.
He will 60 back 10 Iowa without putting
the officers 20 any trouble.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23
JAPAN AND coREA.

The Japanese Elections Result in Gov
Ilsrnment Majority Queen IDewaEsr OF
Care& Dead Cholera ~ Naeasaki.
vAscouyKR. n. c., July o..
Advioes from Japan by the steamer
Batavia say thai great interest was mani
Tested in Japan = The first election under
the new constitution, which occurred July
4. The returns show that 80 government.
% opposition, IL Independent and 2
doubtful candidates were elected.
The Quson DowAger Of Corea, died
July 4. aged 30. As she had resigned dur
ing the minority Of the present king,
royal mourning vas ordered, which compeis
the whole nation 60 wear mourning three
years, and largely increased taxation fc pay
her fnneral expenses.
The 0Dlcidi 6a<sise says twenty Three
new cases and Hya deaths from cholera
occurred ai Naaasaki July q and 3. Alto
qether there have been seventeen deaths.
A dispatch from Corea reports that
while fiyo Turkish soldiers we're drawing
water they we're fallen upon By band of
Christians, who we're lying In ambush, and
all we're killed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23
All the States Are More or Less
Involved in the
Struggle.
Mexico May Be Drawn Into It and
the United States may Be
Appealed To.
The Immediate Cause of the Rupture
Preparations for War Have
Long Been Making.
NEW YonK. July "a.

NEW YoRK. July "a
Private dispatches received in New
York, according TO the Herald, announce
that the war between Guatemala and San
Salvador was prectpitated by the Hnal re-
fusal OF the latter TO consent 10 the union
OF the.five states, long talked OF. A reply
TO this effect was the signal for Guate-
mala TO invade San Salvador with armed
troops. Tie provisional president OF San
Salvador, Gen. Exota, took command
of his troops and routed the invaders. So
far as known only forty were killed.
Prompted by their defeat, 1900 Guate-
malans are advancing to reinforce the
routed ranks. Honduras. as ally Of
Guatemala, ~ hurrying troops forward.
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA, for prudential
reasons, have allied themselves with
san Salvador. Mexico, although repeatedly
appealed to By San Salvador, both for
recognition and assistance, has not until
now shown her hand. She has concen-
trated troops on the Guatamalan frontier,
In the state of Chiapias. Orders have
been issued BY the Mexican minister OF
war to these troops 10 invade Gantemalan
territory. In case Guatemala should In
wade that OF San Salvador. Guatemala
viii appeal 10 The United States for the
Iatter's protection from further interfer-
enee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23


II. NJ. 8. SroRK has launched al the
mouth Of the zambegi river two stsrn-
wheel gunboats for service on the Shire
river.
THE Servian synod has rejected the pc
tition of ex- Queen Nathalie TO reconsider
the legality of her divorce from sx-King
Milan.
In 10 reported In Cairo that Osman
Digna IL NJ Omdurman, and that his fol-
lowers have returned 10 Tokar. osman is
said TO have lost 400 men by famine and
sickness.
CONFLICTING reports are current In
Buenos Ayres Of tho discovery OF a. plot
against the government. Semi sfiicial
papers declare that the reports have no
foundation.
Premier STAMBULoFF, Of Bulgaria,
has thanked tho sultan for appointing Bull
garian bishops In Macedonia, and has as
sured the porte Of the support of the Bal
garians should necessity arise.
A pIsPAToH 10 the London Neaes from
Constantinople says Failing Joint inter-
vention by England and Russia, tho Amer
leans on both sides of the frontier will
combine and ask the cxar's aid.
Sm w. A. WHITE, British ambassador
TO Turkey. has come TO London ON short
and sudden visit. He has already had sew
eral private conferences with Lord Sails
bury.
THE London Posts Paris correspondent
says the negotiations relative 10 Zanzibar
are concluded. The ministerialists con-
slider that the French minister OF foreign
affairs has scored distinct diplomatic tri-
umph.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-07-23
WESTERN MAIL.

Tns Canaaian 6ovsrnment's Trans-Af-
Iantir Service importation af f'csfaRreea
sheep and Horses.
knw YoEK. July =.
Edmund Yates London cable 20 the
New YORK Tfsbame, says the 1estarn anail
service which the Canadian government
proposes To establish next sprung, will have
vessels Of 1000 tons, capable of attaining
. speed Of nineteen knots "a hour. The
ports Of call IN Europe are TO be Plymouth,
England. and CherbourR, France. Canadian
vessels will arrive at tha war department
Offices from Quebec I'm summer and either
Halifax or SE. John in winter.
During the last month there have been
largo expectations to the United States oi
pedigreed sheapshire sheep and several of
the principal prize winners Of the season
have been sent across the Atlantic, all Ii
steamers. The Pomerania, which sailed
last week, carried across The Atlantic YER,
choice selection Of Clydssdalss, whicl
we're consigned 10 various breeders ii
Canada and among them was the champion
3-year-old stallion Macara.,