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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
A WORTHY OBJECT.
The Augustana University Associa-
ton.
A society Recently Organized and
the COmmendabIe and Pubic
Spirited Enterprise Under
taken by it

The Augustana University association.
has been organized as an auxiliary to
Augustana college by F. A. Johnson. c.
A. Rosander, G. T. Lovegran. c. o.
Johnson and h. Jacobson, with board
of trustees composed of A. W. William
son, G. W. Foss. J. Jesperson, C. O.
Ekholm, C. A. Wendell and C. A. Rosan>
der.
The constitution and by laws set forth
that ,this institution was founded
in Chicago in 1860 was afterwards re.
moved to Paxton, H., and in 1875 to its
present location lin Rock Island. 1t is
evident that this institution has now
reached stage of development demand
ing united efforts as well as greater re-
sources, and that, in order to meet the
rapidly growing demands, it must soon
be raised to the rank of university.
The Augustana College and Theological
Seminary is already one of the greatest
seats of ,arning in the west. This can
only be accounted for GA the ground of
earnest support by our Swedish Ameri-
cans, the Jealous efforts of the students
TO promote the cause. the great love and
frequent munificent donations by
American friends, the most important Of
which are those of P. L. Cable. Hon Ben
I. Cable, j, and G.. j. Samuelson,
Ophiem, Ill, and others. The re sults OF
these factors have induced the students
to set high MARI, viz, to raise the
present Augustaua College ard Theologi-
| c4l Seminary to the rank of university.
Tne students have carefully observed the
rem srkable progress, which the instiiu
ton has enjoyed during the past years
This enables them to perceive and anti
cipate the grand future, which lies
before ''Augustsns. An associa-
| ton known as the Augustana
University association has been formed
by the students and incorporated in &C
cordance with the laws of the state of
Illinois. The prime object of this associ-
stion is to secure funds, tract or tracts
of land in the vicinity of Augustana col
lege, for the purpose of converting the
same into a beautiful park, such as has
hitherto been spoken of in the Improve
ment association, with trees planted and
walks laid out in such q manner that uni
versity buildings may be erected upon
the same without removing trees or walks
Any person may become member of thi:
association by subscribing and paying
the membership fee. the sum of S25
Several thousand dollars have already
been secured, and the students now ex-
tend q most hearty welcome to all friend
of education to JOIN this association.
The University association has en-
gagged G. T. Lovegrsn to see to the inter
est of the association during his summe
vacation. Mr.. Lovegrsn is q student o
the collegiate department, and We
known to al the prominent people il
the three cities SIS a young man full o
good spirit and enthusiasm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

potb the method and results when
Srrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshiRg to the taste, and acts
r asu;lv vet promptly on the Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tom Tom efectually, dispels colds, head
.rhes and fevers and cures habitual
ssonstipation. Syrup of Figs is the
s onIv remedy of its kind ever pro-
inced. pleasing to the taste ano &C.
reptable to the stomach, prompt in
h action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
msnv excellent qualities commend it
70 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
rists ANY reliable druggist who
NAV 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.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YoRk. N.Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
What He Goes to Meeting For.

Of the innumerable stories of Hon
George NJ. Stearns curreat In Springfield,
one possesses peculiar INTEREST," for clergy
men, and is given herewith for the especial
benefit of those of the ecclesiastical body
who have not heard it. The sage describes
his go-to-meetanS experience "Well l go
to ahRpch and / listen till the minister
has got his senEnon all seaked out, 50
know what Is coming If see it isn't going
to amount to snythng-and generally it
doesut-I settle down and think aboRt
horses s-Spr;nSheld Homestead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Camp Life

Kinsley Mack, John Taylor. John
Noftsker and Sam Keuworthy have been
enjoying the novelties of camp life since
school closed. on Cars Island, ard have
received many visits from relatives and
friends in the city. The boys intended
to break camp Saturday night but the
past week has been so unfsvorable 10
camping that it will probably be con.
tinued another week at least.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Crazy Georse Recon- Dangerou

Crazy George" the Henry county i'm
beetle, who is usually regarded as harm
less, was in town this afternoon, with
his outfit Of mules and old trash, and was
driving along Second avenue. followed,
as usual, BY mob of small boys. When
nesr Seventeenth street. George became
enrsged at the boys, and leaping from his
wagon in rage and frothing at the
mouth, started after them on run. The
boys fed, but one little fellow, Freddie
Gross, was overtsken by the embecile
and beaten with his whip. George then
started on his way, pursued by Officer
Glass. The Gross boy was badly bruised,
and be says he was not tormenting
George at all.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Chimes. sd American Childh.ed.

The life Of . Chinese child is full Of
qus1nk, strange ways and habits, IS they
appear TO rs, bnk doobsfoss to the eyes of
the Oeles6Als car customs are equally
queer. Still, taken all in al, American
children enjoy much more pleasure and
freedom. and neod envy those OF no other
nstioR- Fer in America, more than in
any other land, children are the objects oil
constant peetng. and are treated by grown
people as companions and equals.-Phils-
dlnhia Tines
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Lots For Sale

In Huber & Pee,z' addition to the city of
Rock Island, being the late Bailey Dav-
exports homestead, nicely and centrally
located, within five blocks of the post
Office. Title perfect. Terms liberal
For particulars apply to the undersigned
al the Peoples National bank or On the
premises. JOHN PEETZ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
TourlsIs.

Whether on pleasure bent or business.
should take on every trip q bottle of
Syrup of Figs. IS it acts most pleasantly
and effectually on the kidneys. liver and
bowels. preventing fevers. headaches and
other forms Of sickness. For s4le IN h0c
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

Ruby Smith. fairy from Buck>town,
was fined 30 and costs by Magistrate
Wivill this morning for disorderlY con-
duct.
Lily Spencer" Of Davenport was ar
rested by Officer Schaab last night for dis
or e ly conduct and this morning Magis
trate Wivill assessed her $40 and costs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

My assortment of chamber
sets is now complete, and the
range in price and in styles is
enough to satisfy any taste.
Please call.
In table cutlery also 1 have
a fair variety, at prices inter
esting to any one who is buy
ing. The hard rubber handled
knives, with four tined forks to
match, are pal ticularly good;
warranted to stand hot water.
Handles will not come off.
6. M. LOOSELY.
CHINA AND GLASS,
1853 Second Avense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Trade.

Dora-I don't think we girls should be
20 free with our kisses.
Cora-No, there should be q mutual
exchange.-New York Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

What is more attractive than prett,
face with fresh, bright complexion Fo
it, use Pozzoni's Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
NJ, Paul and Return

The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railroad will sell tickets to st. Paul June
10 and 90 at rate Of one fare for round
trip,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
How's Tint

We offer 800 reward for any case OF
catarrh tina, cannot be cured by taking
Halls CatarTh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY s. Co., Props.
Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, nave known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. aud be,
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions. and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggist, To.
ledo, 0.
Walding, Kinnsn & Marv!R, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu'
cops surfaces of the system. Price 75s
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
narter,. Gold contracts.

That traitor TO reDublleanism and
democratic form OF government pro-
poses wholesale raid against liberty
and In favor OF moneyed aristocracy
In his scheme 10 give national banks a
new lease Of life and extend their power
to rob the producer by means Of rail
road, state and municipal bonds, made
payable In gold, as "a basis for their
bank issues OF money.
In the eyes Of plutocrats this Is all
right, but when the peoples party pro-
pose 70 deposit farm or land mortgages
with tho government as tho basis for an
issue OF money TO the people, tits nearly
hell In the eyes OF the same plutocrats.
Now, Mike, We propose some legisla-
tion which may result In giving you
tho home you so richly deserve by your
reasonable acts against the liberties Of
d free people. The prisons of this
country are numerous and strong and
you may yet draw the prize you so rich
ly deserve.
A conspiracy against the life blood
OF the body polite, the money OF the
country, is the worst form OF treason
which can be committed IN republican
form OF government. The law making
powers have neglected their duty thus
far, but we propose to mend our ways
In the near future. We propose to en-
act law which shall make it treason
to form conspiracy against the money
OF the nation.
II is the plain duty OF congress TO
protect the money Of the realm, aud the
people from tho money lending cormo-
rants. When that law is passed, Mike,
/ should like 10 sec you start your con-
spiracy against silver or paper dollars
A legal tender you win find. is legal
tender, and contracts discrediting a le-
gal tender is treason, and must be so
declared and punished and they will
BEL. G. Jeffers in National View.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
A BOLD TRAIN ROBBERY.
Their Attack Is ON u Car on tho Milwauikee
a. ST. Paul Road.


MILWAUKEE, Nov. l0.-The mid
night train from Chicago on the Mil
waukee and st. Paul road was robbed
by masked men near Western Union
Junction at o'clock this morning.
The train had been out OF tho juno
tiou, twenty-three miles south OF this
place, about half mile whom Fireman
Edward Averill, who was putting some
coal IN the furnace. was startled TO hear
a noise behind him. He turned around
and discovered two heavily masked
men clamboring over the engine ten
der. Both leveled their double bar
relied muskets at tho fireman and en-
gineer, Bill Mckay with the iniunc-
tion: Don't move an inch till we tell
you 10 or we'll blow the tops OF your
id heads of. =
Engineer Mckay was directed TO run
the train TO within about one mile OF
Weston Union junction. Here the en-
gineer was commanded TO stop.
Both men we're ordered TO step down
out OF the cab and get in line ahead Of
tho robbers. They were marched TO
the express car under cover and then
the work OF blowing open the express
car began.
Several bonfbs, the fireman thinks,
were thrown into the car and the explo-
sions were terrific and must have awak-
ened every passenger on the tram, but
nobody appeared on the scene.
The robbers, undoubtedly, we're not
less than six or seven in number. They
got the messengers keys, though he
was in no hurry to give them up, and
had no trouble In getting away with all
the money.
The train was held for over half an
hour and the plans Of tho robbers were
not delayed much. Their entire efforts
were conferred on the press car. They
compelled Express NJ asenger Murphy
TO give up the keys and they opened
the safe and took out all the money.
Messenger Murphy says that he had
secured all the bills OF money In the
safe and undoubtedly the amount was
very large The total amount OF the
booty taken by the robbers will probably
reach 100000.
When the train reached here at 2:2O
o'clock the express car presented the
appearance that it had been attacked
by heavy artillery. Every window and
door had been blown out and tho con
tents OF the car were piled in heap in
the center Of the car
A special train with detectives and
police was sent TO the scene Of the rob
berry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

There is no crop on the farm that will
give better account Of the manure
than the grass, or give half as quick re-
turns. A farmer can come uearer 'eat-
ing his cake and keeping 1t too" by
hauling out manure on his grass lands
in the spring than In any way we know
OF. Manure hauled out In April will
come back in the shape OF hay in July,
and the increased root growth, as the
result OF manuring, will be almost, II
not altogether equal 10 the exhaustion
OF the manure. After tho meadows have
taken "A start, and are too high to allow
OF the spreading OF the manure, or II it
be too coarse, drive on TO the pasture.
Get the manure out somewhere on the
grass II the rains come and wash out
Its substance, the soil will catch il and
hungry grass roots will snatch up every
atom OF fertility quicker than one can
say "Jack Robinson" and hold it until
some other plant is ready to profit by
its death. A few years of this method
OF manuIing VIII prepare the land for
profitable crops Of corn, no matter what
the season or what the price. and after
a big crop OF corn it is easy to grow big
crops OF oats or wheat. and get back 10
grass and manure with a soil but little
the worse Of the big drain in the way OF
cereal production. This we have long
been satisfied is the true policy, and by
it we have added 30 per cent to our corn
crops, and at the same time facilitated
the method Of getting out the manure.
il is not difficult IF there be first will
ling mind, " TO keep the farm clear il
there be a place always ready, but II it
has to wait for a field 10 be ready there
will be great waste. no matter how
great the determination to keep the
farm clean. Rural World.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
A Former Kansas Cityan Arrested In Ger
many.

KANSAS CIFY, November 16.-The
news Of tho arrest and imprisonment Of
John Diebar OF Deadwood. S. d., IN the
German military prison at Moines. Ger
many AS published in the Star Wednes-
day. has caused comment In local Ger
man circles, Mr.. Diebar having former
" lived in Kansas City and being well
known here.
Diebar Is the son-in-law OF NJ. Hot
mann, tho Fifth street wholesale liquor
dealer. He came TO America In 1875.
Some years ago he went TO Deadwood
and opened a Wholesale liquor and beer
house. and is now one the leading citi-
zens Of that town, being a naturalized
citizen OF the United States.
Mr. Holman denies that Dlobar Is
deserter from the German army. but
says that he may have been drafted for
military duty about the time OF his emf
grating to America and that he will be
released as soon as the American con-
sui at Berlin is notified OF the facts in
the case.
Mr.. Holman has net yet received
any Information relative TO the arrest,
aud yesterday received letter from
the Deadwood house. Diebar went to
Germany on a visit
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

The statistical returns OF tho depart
ment OF agriculture for November make
the corn crop OF the largest In volume,
with rate of yield slightly above the
average-twenty-six bushels per acre.
The condition has not been high at any
period OF Its growth, but it has been
quite uniform, with no record of more
than 10 per cent OF disabilities from all
causes. The planting was late and ir-
regular Ia mauy places, the growth tar
dy and uneven, and fears OF drowth or
floods or frosts very generally felt In the
latter part OF the season. Storms in
some sections threatened loss which
minimized; drouth in others checked
the growth, which was stimulated again
by the opportune season. Frost made
early threats OF disasters and then de-
layod It's appearance through Soptem'
Der, which was warm and forcing, dry
ing out soggy corn and shriyeling i'm
mature growths. The result Is well
ripened crop, somewhat variable in
quality, with moderate proportion Of
chaiTy, untitled and immature ears. The
eastern and western ends OF the corn
belt, Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska, gave u
somewhat better yield than Indiana and
Kansas, the lower levels of the great
corn belt suffering more FROM the
threatened drouth than the higher ele.
vations.
Tho higher rate OF yield AS estimated
appears in New England, from % 10 ~
bushels per acre. In the south range II
is from / in Florida 10 D In Maryland,
while in the surplus corn states the tig-
ures are: Ohio, 32.7; Illinois, 3l.2;
Iowa, 30.7; Missouri. 300; Kansas, 26.7;
Nebraska 1863.
Frost in August wrought some INJURY
In the northwest Much OF the crop il
yet In shock. and the condition and rate
OF yield may be somewhat better known
after gathering and marketing. Yet il
is evident that the product will not
make less than 1000, 900, or 81 bushels
per unit OF population.
The October condition OF potatoes has
only been eqGaled once since 1880. aud
the average yield, according TO these
preliminary estimates, has not been
surpassed in the past ten years. II ay-
erages 1919 bushels per acIe. Warm
weather In September dried out the soil
and checked the inclpient potato rot
which was threatened after the August
rains.
Hay has made nearly an average
yield, and is OF medinm quality.
The tobacco product is somewhat
above the average. and will fully meet
tho requirements OF home consumption
and export
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Nov 16.-From
GAINESVILLE, N. c., the county seat OF
Nancy county, comes a story published
by an Asheville paper that young
man named Ray. who was angered by
his fathers attendance at the funeral
OF a Mr.. Carter, neighbor and an
enemy OF the boy, fired several shots at
his father. His arrest was ordered by
Judge Bynun, then holding court
Young Ray, armed with a double
barreled shot gun, defed the sheriff,
and proceeding to the court house
entered and by his threats drove the
Judge of the bench, dispersed the
audience and walked away unmolested.
The event is said 10 have taken place
ten days ago, but as little has been said
1t is doubtless exaggerated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
rmURMAN,s BIRTHDAY.
The Incident Marred by the Death of Ms
Companion.

COLUMBUS. O., Nov. 16. The
Grand Old Man"-not merely in Ohio
but of the United States-is IS years
old to-day, and the anniversary is
shown much that would have been
bright and cheerful to Allen G. Thur
man but for the rocking chair that
stood 50 long by the side o. the fire.
place in the old English sitting room is
empty, bearing testimony to the fact
that his venerable partner in nfe's JOYS
and sorrows Will be seen no more on
earth.
The Thurman club had decided TO
give 4 banquet, but the death of Mrs.
Thurman caused a modification OF the
arrangement aud whatever celebration
may take place viii be private.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
cnntnre Of Murderer.

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-, November 18.-
James Sizemore, a desperate from
Knoxville, Tenn, was captured here
BY sheriff Dobson OF Tennessee, as
sisted by the local authorities. Size
more murdered man named johnson
10 Tennessee, last June, and had since
evaded capture. The officer win start
with his prisoner for Knoxville to-
NIGHT
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

The President Issues the Usual ProoIa-
nation.

]
PROCLAMATION
1t is very glad incident of the mar.
velous prosperity which crowned
tho year that is now drawing
to close that its helpful and reassur-
ing todch has been felt by all OF our
people. 1t has been as wide as our
country, and so special thatevery home
felt its comforting influence. 1t is too
great to be the work Of mans power,
and too particular to be the device Of
his mind.
To God, benifcent and allwise, who
makes the labor OF men 10 be fruitful;
redeems their losses by His grace, and
the measure of whose giving Is as much
beyond the thoughts OF man rs 1t is be-
yond his deserts, the praise and graft
tude OF the people OF this favored nation
are justly due.
Now. therefore, l, Benjamin Harri-
son, president OF the United States Of
America, do hereby appoint Thursday
the 26th day Of November present, TO
be set apart as a day Of joyful thanks
giving TO God for the bounties OF His
providence, for the peace In which We
are permitted to enjoy them, and for
the preservation Of those institutions OF
civil and religious liberty which He
gave our fathers the wisdom to devise
and establish, and the courage TO pre-
serve.
Among the appropriate opservauces
OF the day are: Rest from toll, worship
in public congregation, renewal of fam
fly ties about the firesides, and thought
iul helpfulness toward those who suffer
from lack OF body or Of spirit
In testimony thereof hereunto set
my hand, and have caused the seal OF
the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this,
the thirteenth day OF November, in the
year Of our Lord. one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-one, and the indie
pendence OF the United States the one
hundred and sixteenth.
Signed BENJAMIN HARRISON.
By the president:
JAMES g. BLAINE,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

In making calculations Of possible re.
suits 1t should 5e remembered that
Michigan will not vote as whole. but
by congressional districts. This was
expected 10 give the democrats at least
four votes In that state, but IL may not
yield more than three.-lndianapOlis
Nara
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

WASHINGTON, d. c., November 16-
The Choctaw delegation which, headed
by Chief Jones, came on here recently
TO get the s300O,000 appropriated by
the last congress for the Choctaw equi-
ty in the Cheyenne and ArrapahOe
lands, have gone home empty handed,
and the question now Is whether the
next congress viii not repeal the appro-
priation. In dishonesty attempting TO
throw over their old attorneys without
paying them the ChOctaws gave Harri-
son and the department reason enough
for declining 20 pay the appropriation
Paris was recently astOunded with the
feats Of Apollon. q 25-year-old French
man, who weighs go pounds, and who
can lirt three horses, hold 1000 pounds
out 81 arms length, and play catch with
. 100 pound weight
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

Eastern capitalists are not so greatly
worried about ''repudiationn in Kansas
as the republican sheets would have Won
think The investments are being
made with the same old regularity
The Peoples Voice, Wellington. Kas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19
The Eloctnrnl College.

The elections have aroused political
speculation; there is renewed desire TO
know exactly how the electoral college
is composed now. The following table
gives the number OF votes OF each state
under the latest apportionment: