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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
BOWLING.

BOWLING, July S.-The late John Nc
Connell was q resident of Black Hawk.
though living near the Bowling line.
He was a well to do farmer. who had
created quite competency as the fruits
of his industry. He was single man,
about forty.five years OF age, and his
death was caused by consumption. He
was republican in politics. and relig-
iously was Presbyterian.
There was picnic at the residence of
Supervisor s. w. Heath on the F0nrth,
about seventy-fise persons being in
vited. The day was spent in games and
music. The yard was nicely decorated
with flags. The Bowling band furnished
martial music. At noon fine table was
spread. and all seemed to enjoy the din
ner, as we'll as they did the games and
music. Ice cream and lemonade were in
plenty, and all went home wishing TO zee
the return of another such Glorious
Fourth.
The rye is all harvested and in good
condition. Oats are turning and will be
ready for harvest in about week.
Jim Doonan is slowly recovering from
the fracture received few weeks ago
while pulling off his boot.
The prospect for potatoes is poor, the
product being small and but few to the
hill
William Adams is having rock hauled
for the foundation of new house.
The crops are all needing rain except
the hay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
THE MYSTERIOUS DROWNING

No Further Clue as to sundays Trag-
edy. Though e. L. Eggieston ~ I'm.
doubleday the Mana Letter From
His House.
There are no clues beyond those pub
lished in the ARGUS of yesterday as to. the
man drowned off the ferry Spencer in the
Mississippi last Sunday, though there is
probably no doubt that G. l. Eggleston.
the Chicago drummer, is the one. Moth.
ing. however. can be learned as to his
relatives as the following letter received
by Landlord Gaver. of the Rock Island
house this morning shows that the house
he worked for has no acquaintance with
his family:
CHICAGO. July 3.
G. G. Gsver. Esq, Prop. Rock Island
house. Rock Island, Ill. DEAR SIR
We are in receipt of your mess age of this
date, informing us that you believed that
our agent, Mr.. G. |. Eggleston, was
drowned in the river at your place Sun
day night.
We know nothing Of Mr.. Eggleston,
further than that he is employed by us as
travelling salesman. We understand from
parties formerly employing him that he
is single man. We do not know whe,h-
er he has relatives or friends in this Sec
ton of the country, or where to find
them. We wait your further explanation
of the matter by mail. Yours truly.
BORDEN. SELLECK e Co.
A mention of his probable drowning in
today's Chicago Herald is accompanied by
statement that be was single man and
his services were very highly estimated
by the house employing him.
His valise. with the exception of few
personal effects, including letter from
a sister. bearing date Of 1886, at La
Crosse, and a likeness of a middle.
aged woman evidently taken many years
ago, and who is very likely the unfortu-
nate mans mother, Is filled with papers
pertaining to his business.
Mrs. Frank Grant, of Davenport, has
missed her husband, teamster. since
the Fourth. and she thinks the drowned
man answers his description, but she is
probably mistaken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
How They DO Ii In kaiserIand.

"In Germany" says sturdy and intel
ligent Teuton. "the census is taken every
five years, and the enumerators cover the
entire empire in one day. The only
questions asked are in regard to domicile,
name, sex. sge. and social condition. All
other matters are left for special agents.
The census is always taken on the first
day of December. That day is chosen
because most of the people are at home
at that time of the year. Before that
day the enumeration goes around andl6nd
out how many persons live in each house
He leaves card for each one. On a
card are printed the questions. the num-
Der of the house and district. A dupli-
cate is filed in the central Office. On De-
cember 1 the enumerstor goes around
and collects these cards. In this way a
very exact enumeration is made, and
more exact at least than in this country"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
County Court Crim,na, Cases.

William Rispan was fined $40 and
costs and sent to Jail for thirty days for
larceny.
In the county county court yesterday
afternoon Judge Adams disposed OF q
number of criminal cases.
Geo. Thompson. for carrying concealed
weapons. was fined $25 and costs and
sent to jail to work it out.
Matthias Matthews was fined $25 and
costs and committed to the charge of the
sheriff for ten days for assaultiDg his
wife with q water pitcher.
Geo. Miller and Tnos. Ryan for steal
ing coat from the Golden Eagle clothing
store were arraigned. Miller pleaded
guilty exhonerating Ryan from the theft.
The latter was accordingly released and
Miller fined 81 and costs and sentenced
to jafr for sixty days.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
The Milan Read.

Receiver Fred Hsss, of the Rock ISL
and g. Milan street railway, has about
completed most of his plans for the inn
provement of the system which he had in
view as prompting his return from Min
neapolis. At the junction of the line to
the tower and the stub to Milan. a watt
ing shelter has been provided for passen>
gers either for Milan or the tower, and
after tomorrow passengers for Milan will
not be allowed to ride up to the tower
without paying an additional fare. while
people from the tower to Milan will not
be allowed to ride down to the center
station without transfer ticket from
the conductor.
Mr.. Hass has also received hand
some fare register, such as are used in the
larger cities, and with which the conduc-
tors will be provided.
The relaying of the track running up
to the tower has been completed and the
line is now in good condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Last Evenings Meeting Of the Board
of Education.
The New Directors Take Their Seats
--.Onicers Elected and Committees
Appointed---Other Proceedings.

The board of education met in regular
monthly session last evening. the new
members, DR.. Carl Bernhard and d. j.
Sears taking their seats. The other di-
rectors, DR.. Geo. E. Barth and DR.. @. e..
Carter, were present, Capt. G. W. Dur
ham being detained by sickness. The
board organized for the ensuing school
year, with the election of the following
officers:
President-Dr. Geo. E. Barth.
Clerks 8 Kemble.
Treasurer-C. F. Lynde.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Teachers, Text Books and Discipline :
C. w. Durham. @. Bernhard.
Insurance. Furniture. Printing and
Blauks-G E. Barth, D. ]. Sears.
Fuel. Janitors. Heating. Ventilation
and General Supplies-C. Q. Garter. q.
Bernhard
Building Improvements and Repairs
D. j. Sears, c. G. Carter.
Finance and Auditing-C. Bernhard.
~. w. Durham.
High School G. Carter. G. E.
Barth.
New Building d. j. Sears. q. Bern
hardi, G. E. Barth.
Mr. Robert Reuter- having failed to &C
cept his appointment as teacher of calls
themes, the board decided to await sug-
gestions from the committee on teachers
The committee on insurance was aus
thorized to act on policies expiring be
fore the next regular monthly meeting.
The recommendation of the committee
on fuel that the board accept the PROPOSE
ton of the Coal Valley Mining company
to supply the schools for the ensuing year
at nine cents per bushel and wait for pay
ment until August 1891 without interest.
and that the other conditions remain un-
changed. was approved.
The president and clerk were author
lied to issue orders as the salaries of the
superintendent, teachers and janitors be-
come due.
The superintendent was granted a
months vacation.
The tax levy for school purposes for
the ensuing year was fixed at $40. 900.
The second Tuesday in each month
was agreed upon as the date of the regu-
lar meetings.
The following bills were allowed:
The Union Printing company. $40;
Rock Island Gas company, 81; ID. Dom
aldson, 81: IT. II. Thomas, SO 25.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
CITY CHAT.

"At home" Saturday.
FL. S Fairall. of the Iowa City Repub>
hcan, is in the city.
Mr.. George Hitler, of Coal Valley was
IN the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nevins have q fine
new son in their home.
Mr.. j. Kaufman. of Champaign, ILL.,,
is in the city on a visit to his aunt, Mrs.
Morris Rosenfield.
Deputy Circuit Clerk Johnson returned
to his desk this morning. after enjoying
a weeks vacation.
The condition of Miles Judge, of Milan,
is improved today. Mrs. Judges funeral
occurred this morning.
The hot weather is taking short clay
off. much to the edification of those in,
dividuals who object to 100 in the shade
A special meeting OF the Schnell club
will be held tomorrow night. Business
of urgent Importance is to be transacted.
The Rock Island Citizens Improve
ment association holds its regular months
ly meeting at the rooms in the Harper
theatre building tomorrow night.
"
Cured this morning from her home on
Elm street, Rev. Marquis conducting the
service and Rev. Barth speaking in Ger.
man.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at
the First Baptist church. A special in
vitation is extended to children under
sixteen.
The legislative committee of the Rock
Island county Woodmen organization is
in session at the A. o. q. w. hall this
afternoon. The name will most likely be
changed to committee on correspondence
Ritchey s. DeGear TODAY received a
contract for the erection of the main
building at the Orphans home at Daven.
port. 1t is to replace the one struck by
lightning last year and is to cost SEQ,
500.
The equalization committee of the
county board, composed of Supervisors
Pearsall. Hasson. Kerr. Schneider and
Elliott. met today to eqnalize as between
the townships preparatory to reporting at
the board meeting next Monday,
Lamp s. Newburg wish to announce
that unless the people of Rock Island
and vicinity show disposition to avail
themselves of the benefit Of a late car
from the watch tower. the $50 car from
the tower will be discontinued after Sat-
urGay. July IL.
Messrs s. s. Kemble, W 8. Knowl.
ton, Oliver Olson and DR.. Geo Barth
leave tomorrow morning for Milwaukee,
where they will witness the great knights
of Pythis parade tomorrow night, and
Friday morning will start for Tomahawk
lakes. where they will put in two weeks
fishing.
| Mayor Vessel, of Moline. vetoed two
ordinances Monday night. One was the
Nineteenth street sewer drain ordinance
and the other the appropriation ordinance
amounting to $110.7 $50 20. The latter
was promptly passed. the mayors objec,
ton to the contrary notwithstanding by
q vote of 10 to 2. Moline evidently has
q mayor who believes in the exclusive
power of the executive iu city affairs and
the council rightly believes in sitting
down squarely on such ideas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
yesterdays CONVENTION.
Fcriher Details or the Democratic
Gathering Mt Cambridge-The sena-
toriaI Committee.

Fcriher Details or the Democratic
Gathering Mt Cambridge-The sena
toriaI Committee.
The democratic senatorial convention
of the Twenty. first district at Cambridge
yesterday was one Of the most harmon
ious and enthusiastic gatherings OF the
democrats of Rock Island and Henry
counties that has been held. The dele
gates entitled to seats as shown by the
report OF the committee on credentials
were:
Rock Island County-Thos. Lees. Geo
Z. Merriman, Geo. Browner. Dan w
Gould, Eugene Lewis. ] W. Scott. Ed.
Bakersfield, q. E. Casteel. Geo. McNab'
ney, 8. L. Swisher. T. J. Medill. Jr., @.
E. Piper, r. S Silvis, Jas. Cavanaugh
VIM. McEniry, Arthur Burial, Thos.
Kerr. H. F. Wheelan.
Henry County-C. FL. Peterson. O.
Bassett, R. H. Human, ]. K. Blish. Chas
Dunham. Levi higgins. Geo w. Philips.
David Anderson, ]. III. Erickson, w. X
Tracy, Levi Waterman, NJ. B. Potter
A motion by Mr.. Arthur Burial first
prevailed that it be the sense of the cou'
vention that two candidates be nominated
for the legislature and after Mr.. r. H.
Human. of Cambridge had been nomi'
mated by reclamation for senator he made
a short but earnest and able speech &C
cepting the nomination.
Nominations for the legislature being
in order. VIM. McEniry named Geo. w.
Vinton. and James Cavanaugh put in
nomination John A. Wilson.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Blish, OF
Henry. congratulating the convention on
the selection of the two candidates as
honorable men and men who had i'm
pressed them most favorably.
On motion Messrs. Vinton and Wilson
were nominated by reclamation. MIR.
Vinton accepted in neat little speech,
as also did Mr. Wilson. both pledging
themselves if elected to support John
M. Palmer for senator.
On motion, the chair was instructed to
appoint a senatorial committee, and the
chair appointed L. G. Blanding. of Rock
Island; NJ, ]. McEniry. of Moline; l. T.
Dimick. of Cambridge. On motion the
convention adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
''At home" Saturday.

The regatta of the Iowa State ANA
tenr Rowing association at Spirit Lake
this year will be more interesting than
ever before, and the programme will be
fully carried out. The Burlington. Ce
dar Rapids & Northern railway will sell
tickets from West Liberty at rate OF
So. 90 for the round trip. Tickets on sale
July 70, Is. IA and Is. good returning
until and including July 10. 1890. And
in addition to the regular train service
train No. SO will leave Cedar Rapids
daily at 1l.25 p. m. and train No. "a
will leave Spirit Lake daily at 1880 p.
m, this service to continue until the close
of the season, thus sffording all a chance
10 Sunday at thisafamous resort. For
further particulars inquire of station
agents. j. Z. HANNEGAN.
Gent. Tiki. & Pass. Agt..
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
st. Lulxe's Hospital.

The report of St Luke's Hospital for
June is appended:
Expenses $50; nurse. $40; SER
want. S12; groceries, $14 Al; drugs,
SO 80; butcher, 50 IS; cutting grass.
81; milk, IS; total. s9S SO; number of
patients. nine; discharged, five; remains
ing. four. NJ G. HOFFMAN, Sec'y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
"rhe Ragged Jacket

A few years ago tramp printer known
to the craft as Freddy" but whose proper
name was Edward Cawberry, and his
home-if he had any-Chillicothe. Mo-.
while in Rock Island made the acquain.
lance of Maj. Beardsley and one day he
wrote touching original little poem in
the majors pocket court docket The
major has now learned of "Reddy's'
death on the railroad at Omaha and it has
recalled the poem which is appended
Under the attending circumstances the
lines carry peculiarly sad sentiment:
THE RAGGED JACKET.
Although I'm but working man,
And live by honest labor;
will always do the best can
To assist q needy neighbor.
Health and contentment are all my wealth,
With honesty to back It.;
Although I'm poor my meanings pure
And wear a ragged jacket.
All men were equal born at first,
In this and every nation;
The rich among the poor would be
But for wealth and education.
But when we're laid beneath the sod,
With one hundred years to back it;
Where is the man can tell the bones
That wore the ragged jacketr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
That musea,Ine Excursion

Under the auspices of the Broadway Sun
day school will leave the Diamond 10
landing at Q a. m. tomorrow, going
straight to Muscatine. Three or four
hours will be given in the city. Return
ing will arrive in Rock Island about $50
p. m. The Libbie Conger is fine boat
and will carry happy crowd tomorrow.
Coffee. sandwiches, ice cream. lemonade.
confections. ETC., may be obtained on the
25 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
A New Railway Incorporated.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July 9.-There was
filed with the secretary of state yesterday,
articles of Incorporation Of the Chicago
asd st. Louis Railroad company, which
proposes to construct a line of railroad
from Chicago in southwesterly direo-
ton to East st. Louis. The principal Of
flee is at Chicago. The capital stock IL
q I 200 aan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
Record of the Mercury.

CHICAGO, July 9-The weather was hot
yesterday. 1t was dangerous in many
places to ask man: as it hot enough for
you?" Among the temperatures reported
are the following: Baltimore, 7Sx; VII
mington, Del, 100; Philadelphia, 90 to
104; Columbus, o., 100 at 6p. m; New
York, 100; Peoria, Ills, 100: Newark N. j.,
los In this city the highest was IS, tenn
pered by fine north west breeze.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
River Riplets.

The Pittsburg came down.
The 10 Long. Penguin and Pilot went
up stream.
The Pauline brought down eight
strings of lumber.
The 10 Long, Penguin, Russell Hinck-
ley and Pilot came down.
The stage of the water at noon was
$3.50; the temperature on the bridge was
rs.
The Lizzie Gardner brought sixteen
strings of logs. and the Sam Atlee four
teen strings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
A brilliant Turf Perform.,c.

MONMOUTH PARK, n. j., July 9.-In the
first race at this track yesterday Bella B.
lowered the record for furlongs on the
straight course, running it in 1:23Js which
beats Brittanic's record for that distance
by seconds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09

Chocolate, strawberry. lemon and va
nilla ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09

Take your wife, sweetheart or daugh.
ter into Krell s. 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, 1890-07-09

Merit wins, as the marvellous success of
Hoods Sarssparilla shows. 1t possesses
true medicinal merit. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09

McIutire Bros. have Q new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09

A wsshwomsn wanted at the Rock
Island house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09
cat home" Saturday.

Order your ice creams and ices from
Krell & 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, 1890-07-09

cat home" Saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-07-09

"At home" Saturday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-07

n ln1u1 rseotns fron ~ Enotofn elee.
tioas havo prsfty unifcfmly saded - ~
colunns q Rspubiioan iosees md Demo
eraffc gains. II sppeess doubtlul whether
IL former uf1l e abio 70 mnster 100 menu
hsss ii shs next Houso u Representatives,
Inealls. II sesns Likely. Win - retired - .
eenasor don xnnsns, sud shat stats for
The nrst tins q hsr history viii b - part
Represented ~ othsr than N acknowi-
o1eed Rspubliesn. After next March nIi-
ncf6 VIII ~ represented in part b. Demo
cxatic senator, Tor ths frst dine since the
1e1irena6nt 81 stephen a. Douglas. And
Wisconsin, will los the services Of the able
and brilliant Spooner. to b misrsprsssnted
b. Democrat.
These are simply cumulative evidences
that in the plsnitnds ~ ihsif power the Re-
pnblicans have permitted side issues.
local questions and personal considerations
70 distract their attention from national
politics. Massachusetts,. the cradle Of pro
tsctton; Pennsylvania, ~ rock.fibbsd cit
adel Of that doctrine: Kansas. Iowa. Ne
braska. Minnesota, Illinois. Wisconsin and
Michigan, ever-stsady and o0nsistent do
voices 10 the faith. have not Tepudiated it
In ! day, nor can the controlling loyalty Of
any ono Of them Be truly represented in
either branch Of congress By Democrat
When with sober second-thought they re-
aiixe the magnitude Of their fooiishness.
thsy will have rude awakening. bat they
In ~ ron0 In - -~nd~v ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-07

Mr. Nicklin's suggestions - to uniform
assessment are unquestionably sound.
Honest and equal assessments. and abso-
luts uniformity Is to the rules and
methods adopted By the assessors Of differ
snt counties IN making assessments must
command the approval OF honest and fair
minded people throughout the state.
There 10 no security for the attainment
Of ibis result except BY following the rule
laid down II the constitution and the Law.
Of assessing I'll property as its .true cash
value. I" This = what every assessor must
do II he values his oath Of Office. which
pledges him 70 support the constitution
and perform his duty faithfully according
70 Law. Any deviation from that rule, any
exercise Of discretion in conflict with it is
wrong and dangerous. II is an act of
moral and official terpitude, impsrils the
officers bondsnlsn. Is liable 10 subject
some citisens - unjust taxation. while
others escape With Inadequate payment.
and II indefensibte either on the grounds
Of honesty or sound policy.
All must agree that taxation should be
equal. Such being the case, It u mis-
taken idea to suppose that anythins,is
gained by any taxpayer - result of uni
form rules Of NATURALIZATION. With .
certain amount to b raised for the sup
port Of the government in any event. the
difference between Z true and an under
valuation is simply : question Of lower or
highse tax rate. And - NJ. Nickiin
shrexdiy remarks. while the taxpayer 10
not Affected one way or the other, full
valuation encourages Immigration and in
vestmsnt By showing the SEXUAL wealth and
growth Of the state, while low valuation
and proportionatsly high rats Of taxation
discourages immigration and rspelj capi-
tai This is too plain to require any argu-
ment in support Of it.
10 attain these Just and desirable ends
the suggested conference Of al the county
assessors seems 70 be the most practicable
course TO pursue To arrive at intelligent
conclusions and agreements by correspond
ence would b difficult ii not impossible.
But by = conference and free Interchange
Of ideas all will become better qualified for
the discharge Of their respective duties. uni
formity may b established. just and equal
assessments assured throughout the state,
. moro generous showing Of property
values, and lower tax rate secured, and
arbitrary action by the state board of
equalization avoided. By all means let
there be . full meeting of tho assessors,
and uniform rules adopted looking to un-
varying assessments on the sole basis OF
true cash value
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-07

The Spanish have . proverb- demosiado e
peligroso-''too much 10 dangerous" IT .'brsvity
10 the soul Of wit" this means great deal
Excesses and other imprudsnces in eating and
drinking are productive of one tremendous evil
the rogenitoF Of many others-and thees ere
among sne follies to which this pithy saying
has direct application. The evil 70 which Ne
allude 10 INDICATION. 10 the relief and cure Of
which Hostetter's stomach Bittsrs has contrib
uted more than any medicine which science
has given { the American people. This invix.
Grating stomachic and corrective II the means
not only OF reforming disordered or enfeebled
cond3n o. me oigs,nve osssns oua o. renew
Besides this, 1t c0anteracts tendency n rheu-
matism On kidney complaint extirpa o. aud
preventa ma arious disease, - . potent restora-
vslescence and mitgstes the in6rmities OF
ags.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-07
TRIED TO MAKE THE SWITCH.
Engine Crashes Into Passenger Car and
klis Three Persons.

SCRANTON. Pa. Nov a--A wreck occurred on
the New York, Ontsrao & Western railroad to
night, between Carbondsle and MSyf Ia. An
engine, while tying TO make switch, crashed
into passenger train going in the opposite di
recsion at full speed The engineers ard
hremen escaped by jampinc. and were but
slsghtly injured Charles nnehaa. Of Carbon.
dale. man named Burke, OF Jermyn, and an.
other whose name could nos b. learned. ali
passengers wrre killed, and several other pass
engers painful y hurt