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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
An EIOcuIionary Treat, Too.

Mrs. Tressa Crocker Runcie. principal
Of the Evansville school of oratory, is in
the city visiting our schools Mrs. Runs
Gle is accomp anied by her husband, Prof
j. W. Runcie, late president OF Indiana
Normal university, Evansville, Ind.
They are spending few months in visit
ing the best schools in Illinois, Iowa and
the west. taking notes on the best work
Mrs. Runcie is pronounced by Indiana
and Illinois papers as one of he greatest
readers on the platform today. She is
the only lady who gives Shakespearian
plays. Few are so well fitted By nature
and education to impersonate the varied
characters of play.
MIS-. Runcie has consented to give q
number of selections in connection with
Mrs. Milton Jones concert at the Gen.
trail Presby terrain church next Thursday
evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
A sad Affection.

Miss Birdie Carey. daughter of W. R.
Carey, of Carbon Cliff, died at o'clock
yesterday morning of typhoid fever, aged
Is years. The funeral will be held from
the NJ. E. church at Carbon Cliff tomor,
row afternoon. The deceased young
lady leaves large number of admiring
friends who are greatly grieved over her
death. A sister. Miss Allie Carey, is also
very i'll with the same disease.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
4 school Principal in Trouble

A lively interest is being taken at Port
Byron in a case that has developed there
in the public schools. The trouble is
over the principal, Prof Davis, chastis-
ing Miss Ora Spaid, l6.year old pupil,
whereupon her father had Prof. Davis ar
rested and the trial was expected TO come
up for hearing at Rapids City today.
1t is alleged that the principal. after
reminding the young lady that she was
transgressing the rules of the school,
walked back to where she sat and slapped
her in the face, and 1t is to this that bel
father objects. The citizens have taken
sides. some of whom have procured al
attorney 10 defend the teacher
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
sports.

The new Davenports are playing their
first game with the R. Z. nine today.
A convention OF reporters and scorers
of the /. l. league is to be held at Ro ok
ford Monday.
Tonight at Harpers theatre occurs the
wrestling match between Comstock and
Burns, and also number Of other enter
tanning athletic features.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18

| Both the method and results when
syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
land refreshing to the taste, and acts
gsa.lyya- promptly on the Kidnev-,
j,rss and Bowels, cleanses the svs-
-sm cdectualiy, dispels colds, head
aches aud ieyers and cures habitual
at.ra.ion. Syrup of Figs is the
rlr remedy of its kind ever pro-
ic.a., pleasing to the taste and ac-
.ceru.e 90 the stomach, prompt in
It, ac..u ard raly beneficial in it's
effects. prepared. only from the most
hal.'v ari agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
90 II. sad have made it the most
roruiar r,medy known.
syrup # Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAF FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK. NEW YORK. nv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
Tr-S.S Cnr-N-r~


Frank !. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of :. J
Cheney Il Co.. doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay The sam of one
hundred dollars for each and every ca Sc
of catarrh that cannot be cured : the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December.
A. D.. 1886.
~ A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY e Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18

The Japanese excel in soft
decorations on egg shell porce-
lain. | have a new covered
broth bowl and saucer that
shows this. 1t would be hard
to find anything daintier for a
sick room.
In glassware the American
factories are improving every
year. A new glass banquet
lamp, silk shade small size
takes two or three at least for
a table, are quite attractive.
Plenty of flower pots, plain
and decorated.
6. M LOOSELY.
CHINA AND GLASS,
1909 Second Avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
Take Notice.

Tnorn Il Troupe, of st. Louis, Mo-,
now permanently located here, will clean
the paper on your walls, making it as
bright and clean as new, at less than the
cost of repairing withouttakingup carpet
or moving furniture. We have had
years of experience in this branch of bus.
mess and guarantee satisfaction. Fresco
in oil or distemper cleaned as we'll as
paper. Satisfactory references given
Address or telephone Fourth avenue drug
store. Telephone No. 1865.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
Nollce.

All persons having claims against Fred
Hass, as receiver or special master of the
Rock Island & Milan street railway COM
pany. must present them for adjustment
on or before May 1, in order to have same
paid. 1t is expected that all funds in his
hands will be distributed according to
order of court on or before that date.
FRED. HAss,
Receiver and Special Master
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
The Electric Cars.

The public is becoming impatient con-
corning the time when the electric cars
will start, The syndicate fully expected
to put some of the cars on the Blue line
today. but unforeseen obstacles have inter-
vened. Monday morning force of men
cars in readiness and 1t may be expected
that the coming week will witness the in
auguration of the new system. The exact
day when the new arrangement will go
into effect is Dot known, but there is sat-
isfaction in knowing that every day that
passes hastens the time, whenever it will
be.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
Ministers Meeting.

All ministers of the city are earnest.
~ requested to meet at the Y. NJ G. A :
rooms on Monday, April 20. at 1920 a.
m. to confer with committee of ladies
OF the Hospital Guild regarding the de-
STABILITY of carrying on st. Luke's hos
pltai. N: E. CALL.
Secretary of the Guild.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
River Rfnlefs.

The G. j. Caffrey went north.
The Verne Swain came in from Clinton
and departed as usual.
The stage of the water was 8 80 at
noon; the temperature on the bridge SO.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
Chained 10 Nha Rack.

Prometheus was chained to the rock while val
lures guawed his eltraIls. So are many people
chained TO the rock Of prejudice while all manner
ofviolent medicines mnict injury upon the sensi
tive lining Of the stomach and intestines. They
are apparently immoyah,e in the belief that 70 ex
pefience benefit they must keep dosing with
drastic medicines. Unless the action Of these il
powerful and excessive, they are not satisfied
They would distrust - remedy of gentle action
however effective. Ii j not by such purblind ex.
tremists a. these that the acknowledged merits OF
Hostetter's Stomach BItters are recognized. Thai
regulator of the stomach, the bowels and the kid
neys appeals 10 the rational--rot only appeals but
is awarded Just valuation. Constipation. liver
complaint, yspepsia and kidney troubles vie e
its action. So also do malaria and rheGmatism.
What is more attractive than pretty
fsce with fresh. bright comp exon? For
it, use Pozzonis Powder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18

Butter cups put up in half and one
pound air tight jars. smaller amount
loose, at Krell & Maths.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18

Cars will run to the tower tomorrow
on the Rock Island & Milan road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-18
improvements.

John Lauermann has broken ground for
a 1000 home on TwentY-second street
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Corn and Other Grains.
New York Market Excited.

NEW YORK, Aug l3-The wheat mar
ket continued in an excited condition yes
terday and the dealers on the New York
Produce exchange are keeping close
watch upon the situation in Chicago.
Visitors TO the gallery Of the Produce ex-
change in the morning looked down on an
anxious crowd before the gong sounded
for the opening of the market. Reports
from Chicago. London, Liverpool, and
Paris indicated an excited feeling and add
vances over Saturdays prices, and the
younger brokers We're predicting that the
exchange would make a record. But with
in five minutes after the opening the ex-
element began TO decrease and prices be
gan % fall little by little. BY ll:1O o'clock
the following changes were noted: De
cember, S1.16]z, Sl.16, sLl5l4, sL15, 81 14$4,
Sl.14; September, 81. "A, SI.131I. Sf.12, sL13;
May, sl.l9, SL1e}I; january 81. 15l4, St.15
September corn opened at 73JSc There
was no talk about rye, and little interest
was taken in corn. Every broker in the
exchange was about the wheat pit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Notes from Cape MAY.

CAPE NAY, Aug. 1S-Secretary of the
Treasury Foster arrived yesterday morn
ing on visit to the president The
pres dent has appointed William O.
Thomas, of Tennessee, consul at Bahia,
Brazil. In the case of Mary Ellen, Wash
ingtoh, D. c., convicted of defrauding the
United States government in a pension
claim, the president will for the present
take no action. Richard Colts Shannon
minister to Central America. had long
conference with the president yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
On the European Exchanges.

VIENNA, Aug. 1S.--The market was firm
yesterday. Autumn rye advanced SO
kreutzers. and wheat 20.
BUDA-PEsTH, Aug. 1S-Corn was active
yesterday. Wheat advanced so kreuzers.
AMSTERDAM. Aug 1S-The grain mar
ket was greatly agitated yesterday. No
VEN Der wheat advanced TO- and rye de
clined guilders
ANTWERP, Aug. 1S.-Wheat rose yester-
day francs the 100 kilos, and rye for for
ward delivery was quoted 26 francs The
market was much excited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
An Endorsement of DIR. Briggs.

PrrTsBURG, Aug. 1s.-A special to The
Times from Rochester, Pa, says: The
congregation of Rev. J. H, Bausman met
last night, and by vote of 81 to u re-
fused to accept his resignation. The res
ignaJion was rendered by Mr. Bausman,
who is travelling in Europe, at the request
of the board of elders, who object
ed to declarations of Mr.. Bausman favora-
BILE to the stand taken by Professor
Briggs, of New York. The congregation
in indorsing DR.. Bau sman practically up-
hold Professor Briggs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Stevenson Is Too Sensitive.

NANCEBURG. Ky, Aug. 1s-Engineer
Hughes, of the kanawha and Frankfort
railroad, has just paid 50 o. costs and fine
on a warrant sworn out by William Stew
ensol. Hughes saw Stevenson living
across the track ahead of his train. With
an effort the engine was stopped within
few feet of Stevenson. He appeared drunk.
Hughes pulled him off and kicked him
two or three times. Stevenson was in a
fit. He had Hughes arrested and fined,
though he had saved his life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
st. Louis Men ina Bad vav.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1s.-Wiren the ST. Louis
grain market closed Saturday bankruptcy
stared over half of the brokers and wheat
traders in the face, and it was gloomy
looking crowd that left the halls of the
exchange A meeting was called and it
was decided to make selling price for De
cember 81 Cas-, and that no trading should
be done yesterday or today except to close
trades
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
The Market at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1s.-The excitement
on change yesterday showed no abate-
ment. December wheat opened at
81. 141s, advanced to 81 Is and fell again to
81 1874, where it remained at D. III. Au-
gust and September wheat was steady
There were few bidders, and holders of
wheat are not disposed to sell.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Foul Play on the Rail.

CAMDEN, S. c., Aug. ls-An unknown
colored man was run over and literally
torn to pieces yesterday by passenger
train on the South Carolina railroad be-
tween Dixie and Ciaremont stations. The
man was lying upon the track, and as the
whistle blew ne raised mis- head and fell
back From DID wounds discovered on
port OTIS ri l.s '.ody It is evident that he
u;,d l.y. ,.sus!. soul!y and been placed on
The tr..cH
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Printer. Vote ON the Nine-Hour DAN.

INDIANAPOLIS, Adg. lS.-W. B. Pres
colt, president, and w. S. McClevey, sec
rotary of the International Typographical
union, yesterday finished the count of the
vote on the proposition to limit the work
ing day to nine hours. The union has a
men bership of 1883, and 1886 votes
were casts. $40 for and 1856 against the
proposition. This lacks 332 of the re-
Quirad two thirds majority
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
WILL BE THE CHANGERS YEAR.

An Optimistic View of the Situation The
Markets in Europe.
NEW YORK, Aug lS.-The American
Agriculturist is decidedly sanguine as to
the prospect this year for the granger 1t
estimates the corn crop this year at 2,o00,-
1000 bushels, which, it says, will sell at
so cents per bushel; wheat. 500, 900, 900
bushels at 81, and oats 622. 900, 900 bushels
at 40 cents, On this basis it figures that
the farmers of the country will receive for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

ST. PAUL, Aug. 1s.-Harvesting is well
under way all over the northwest, and the
promise of big crop is becoming more
and more assured Instead of averaging
fifteen to twenty bushels per acre, wheat
is turning out from twenty-five to thirty
bushels. Other grains are close to wheat,
oats especially turning out well. There is
great trouble being experienced for labor
to care for the immense crop, and the rail-
roads are hard at work preparing to
handle the grain
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
A Balance OF $4,000. 900.
Gompers Sends Out an Invite.

NEW YORK, Aug lS-Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation of
Labor, recently sent letter to the dele
gates to the international labor congress
which assembled at Brussels, Belgium,
Sunday, inviting them TO hold an interna-
tional labor congress in Chicago during
the Worlds exposition in the latter city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

of the supreme court, has appointed a
committee to inquire into the sanity of
Elicit Roosevelt, brother of Theodore
Roosevelt, United States civil service
commissioner. The petition is made by
Theodore Roosevelt, with the consent of
the wife, who says that his brothers in
tellect has been failing for the past two
year.. Drink is said to have impaired
Mr. Roosevelt's reason.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
WILL OF THE LATE EDITOR JONES.
What the Eminent Journalist Did with
His Property.

What the Eminent Journalist Did with
His Property.
NEW YORK, Aug 1S-The will of George
Jones, of the New York Times. was filed
for probate yesterday. 1t is long docu-
menC. 1t was executed June 10 last and
names his son, Gilbert E. Jones, son-in-
law Henry L, Dyer, and Augustin Smith
executors. There are no charitable be-
quests. The widow, Sarah NJ Jones. is to
have the house 30 West Thirty-seventh
street for life and annuity of SIS, 600. The
residue of the estate, Including the de
cedents forty-siX shares of The Times
stock, is to be held in trust pending the
life Of Mrs. Jones, and the income is to be
equally divided between decedents four
children, Gilbert Z. Jones, Mrs. Nav
Dyer, Mrs. Emma Ireland and Mrs. Eliza
beth Lowell On the death of Mrs. Jones.
the widow, the estate, except The Times
stock, is to be converted into money and
divided into four parts.
Disposition of The Times Stock
Gil bert and Mary each are to get one.
fourth, and eleven shares of Times stock
abso uteiy. One-fourth of the money and
eleven shares of the stock are to be held in
trust for each of the other two daughters,
George Jones, Jr., and George Jones Dyer,
grandsons, each get a share of Times
stocE on reaching their 18th year. On the
death of Emma her share in the trust es-
tate goes to Gilbert and Mary, or their is
sue in equal shares, but they are to pay
Emna's daughter Josephine G. Wing or
Other issue 100000. -Elizabeth's interest
in the trust is also disposed of in the same
way. The son Gilbert and son-in-law
Dyer are given full power to vote at cleo
tions of The Times association upon all
stock held in trust by the executors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
The Shortage in Russian rive.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1S,-The minis
try Of finance announces that the Russian
yield of rye is estimated at 711,00o,000 of
pounds, but owing to present supplies be-
ing nearly exhausted 1874, 100000 are re-
quired for the use of the people, and for
sowing the future harvest. The deficit
must be supplied with potatoes and
maize.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Ha, a reason for Absence.

Boston, Aug ls.-Frederick D. Phillips,
cashier for George w. Simons 81 Co.,
clothing dealers, who has been missing
for three weeks, is said to be IS 600 short
in his accounts with that firm. The firm
refuses to make any statement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
Itaiy in Great Luck.

ROME, Aug 1S.-The Italian harvest re-
ports indicate that this years crops will
equal those of 1890. Recent rains have
greatly improved the Indian corn crop
prospects; this crop promises to be good.
An abundant yield of wine from the grape
crop is also expected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
The Earth Laughs with Harvest.

.,these eroEs $50 OoO, 600 more than they did
far tEose Of 1890
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18
TIE MONEY IN THE TREASURY.
Secretary Foster Says There Is Plenty
Available for Emergencies.

SrCESldFN says mere Is PLENTY
Available for Emergencies.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Is - Score tary
Fosterwas here for short time last night
en- route to Cape May Point Referring
to the newspaper talk of a dearth of
money in the treasury, he said: Yes.
know there Is an impression abroad that
the government is almost without imme-
date resources in the way of actual
money on hand but this impression is
wrong. There is, including the sI0O, OO1-
600 of gold reserve, more than s29O. 600, 900
which is available in case of any emer-
gency Without the gold reserve there IS
nearly sl07, 0OO,0 900 which could readily Je
made available. OF this about S53 ,0O0, 900
is charged off as liabilities which are in
fact merely technical liabilities
Funds That Can BE Used.
an these liabilities here is. for instance.
the bank redemption fund, made up of
per cent. of the bank circulation, depos-
tied to redeem mutilated curruncy. Then
there is also in this sum about S31, 600 COG
in the treasury which is placed to the
credit of the disbursing officers accounts
which could be used in case of an emer-
gency. Then there is also continuously
outstanding checks aggregating 5000. 900
and the money which Is now heid for
them could be made available. Then we
also have $1,000 900 postoffice money, and
this could be used in case of an emer-
gency.
Balance OF &53.0OO,OOO.
"Of course this S54, 0OO. 600 made up of
these items varies from time to time, but
there is practically about where the figure
stands all the time, according to tables
compiled from the records of the depart
ment for the past four years Now, after
these technical liabilities which this s54,-
100000 represents is charged off there is
balance of $50, 600 600, against which there
is no liability, making up sl07, 900, 600 IN
addition to the gold reserve of 500, 000, coo. I"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-18

Why does this man stare SOP He
is simply listening to the marvellous
cures effected by DIR. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery.
The following case illustrates
February 18th, 1890.
WORLDS DIspENsARY MEDICAL AssoCIA-
TON. Buffalo, n. Y:
Gentle7nen-A remarkable case has occurred
in our territory. ]. n. Berry, a man about
thirty years of age, was going down rapidly.
He tried physician after physician. patent
medicines, home receipts-in fact, everything.
He went to q noted sanitarium and returned
consumption, and only few weeks OF Life
were left for him.
He commenced Golden Medical Discov-
ery," and at the same time commenced to
mend. He has used about two dozen bottles,
and is still using it. He has gained in weight,
color and strength, and is able TO do light
work. 1t is just such q case as we should
we see it we must believe it.
1t has trebled our sales of Golden Medical
JOHN HACKETT & SON,
Druggists, Roanoke, Ind.
In all bronchial, throat and lung
affections, lingering coughs, splitting
of blood, weak lungs and kindred
ailments, the "Discovery" effects
the most marvellous cures.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-03
THE IRRIGATION CONVENTION.

This convention, which is TO he held at
Carson on the OH inst, should b. largely
attended. The subject is one which is
of vital importance to this State, and
every phase of the problem needs careful
and intelligent consideration. This can
only be secured by convention of repre-.
sentative men of the State, and every one
should be present that can possibly do so.
Speaking of the importance OF this
subj-c and the possibility OF congress
sioual legislation toward the reclamation
Of arid lands, the R7no Journal says:
"Tnst it will b. settled in time, as the
demand for agricultural products 10
creases, is conceded, but it is possible for
Congress by friendly legislation and
liberal appropriations to hasten the time.
IL is not unreasonable for thu people of
the arid region to ask that IS liberal sp-
propristons be made from the national
treasury for making deserts habitable
aud productive as for building war YES
sells and improving rivers sui bsrbors.
The srmofed cruisers, on which millions
are being spent annually, may, in this
age of invention, be obsolete and useless
10 q few years. while every section OF
land won from the desert will furnish
homes for several families fotever."
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-03

Lieutenant A. G. Baker, Worli's Fair
commissioner to M,xico, reports that
the government OF Mexico will partici-
pate in the grand military display and
eucsmpment that is TO be held at Chicago
on Oct. IL. 1892, and thst the crack regi
ment of the Mexican army will! be seen 10
full numbers. Lieutenant Baker also
reports that among the other attractions
of the Mixican exhibit at Chicago in
1898 v i'll be foe band and company Of
ruraIes las the picturesque militia OF the
mountain districts are known, troop