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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Pnrt Bxron,s Snrrow.

The funerals of the three unfortunate
girls who met such q distressing fate at
Port Byron last Thursday. all occurred
on Saturday. The funeral of Nellie Zol
linger occurred from her parents home
at 8 a. M, Revs. N. T. Blakesley and A.
Harper officiating. the pail bearers being
WILDER Tubbs. Harry Trent. Walter
Blakeslee, Clarence Gambler, Walter
Rogers and Harry Schaible. The re
mains of little Blanche Simonson were
next laid to rest. Revs. Harper, Brink
and Cummins officiating, it being held
from the residence of her parents, Hon.
j. w. Simonson and wife. the same pail
bearers acting. The funeral of Miss
Grace Maxwell was held from her late
home at $3.50 in the afternoon, Revs.
Blakeslee Brink and Cummins officiating
the pail bearers being l.. II. Trent, Rob-
ert Bakeslee, Charles Metzgar, Charles
Hunter, Oscar Daley and Eugene Har-
per.
Business was almost entirely sus-
pended in the village, the population
turning out en- masse to attend the last
cad ceremonies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
WILL BE A WINNER.
The Democratic County Ticket
When it is Named.
Who are Likely TO be the Candidates
Before the Convention to be
Held August ~.

Recognizing the fact that democratic
chances for carrying the state this fall
we're never as bright as this year. the
election of Judge Altgeld having been
conceded by conservative men of both
parties in the state. and that the Elev-
enth congressional district has been given
to the democrats by forgene conclusion,
the democrats of Rock Islsnd county are
determined to be in it with the party in
the state and congressional district, and
are therefore considering the most avail
able material to compose the ticket to be
placed in the field by the county democ,
racy when it assemblies Aug. "a.
So far the preference is for a ticket
composed of Adam Stamm of Buffalo
Prairie for circuit clerk, M. j. McEniry
of Moline for states attorney and ii. G.
Wivill of Rock Island for coroner OF
course the democracy of Rock Island
county will be strictly in it this fall with
the rest Of the state in the contest which
is to decide the character of the national
administration for the next four years
but with the candidates named on the
county ticket there is no possibility of
doubt as to bringing Rock Island county
into line with the democratic counties of
the state.
Illinois may prove the pivotal state
of the union in deciding the political out
come. and the Eleventh district and Rock
Island county may determine how Illinois
stands. The democrats have only to act
wi-ely in the selection of their candi-
dates to make that result as it should be.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
DON'T LIKE IT.
Rev Kerr on the Snap Business Of
the Select Committee,
Tells ylr. Gest What he Thinks oft
A Candidate Himself but Only
by Fair Means.

Learning of the snap judgment Gest
and the select committee had sprung on
the republicans of the county in order to
insure Gest of the republican congress
sionsl nomination az fer as the sup
port of Rock Island county was con-
cerned. Rev. W. T. Kerr of Milan. who
has by no means insignificant following
al over the county and the entire district.
for that matter, came to town this
morning to look the thing up
little. One of the first men he ran
across was Mr.. Gest himself. Now, Mr..
Kerr is not man who minces matters so
when he encountered Mr.. Gest near
Mitchell s. LYnde's corner, be FASTENED to
make inquiry as who were the select
COT mittee of Rock Island who were at
ten rting to run the republican party Of
Rock leland county.
To This question Mr.. Gest meekly re-
p.leL that he did not know. He had
merely been called on by number of
| and who had asked him to consent to be
the candidate of the republicans of Rock
Island county, and he had consented.
Mr.. Kerr said something about he did
not exactly like that way of doing things
and that he believed in hearing from the
majority. and then the conversation was
turned upon other subjects
Later when asked by an ARGUS re-
porter as to his candidacy, Mr.. Kerr
aid: "Yes, my friends ure working for
me through the district, and while
should be glad to become candidate, 1
have made no formal announcement to
that effect. nor will l. This
much I will say. though, I am not like a
man who does not want to 60 to con
gress. for do. 1 should appreciate the
nomination, and work hard to be elected,
but political honor is not so much to me
that L will sacrifice personal honor to at
tain it. If may borrow an idea from a
great American, 1 will say, Il would
rather be honorable than be congress-
man"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
PAVING EXTENSION.

twentieth street. TO He Properly I'm.
proved TO Eighteenth Avenue-.New
Sidewalks ON All Paved streets.
The council at it's adjourned session
last evening adopted Aid. Bladel's ordin-
arce for the paving of Twentieth street
from Ninth avenue. the present terminus
of the pavement on that thoroughfare, to
Eighteenth avenue. to the width OF 35
feet, the work to be done by spe-
cial assessment and on the installment
plan.
Another ordinance, equally as impor-
tant. presented by Aid. Bladel. for the
following up of tue Third avenue and
Nineteenth street pavement with side
walks to the proper grade. was adopted
with Aid. Housings amendment that the
ordinance include the sidewalks on the
work to be done on East and West Sew
enteenth. Sixteenth, Fifteenth and Four
teenth streets. The ordinance is timely,
and it is to be hoped will be enforced in
every particular. A similar ordinance
applicable to the walks on Twentieth
streeI anu MOitne avenue, Whlle gener-
ally complied with by property builders,
was not subjected to the strict enforce
ment that it should have been.
The council having acted the part of
wisdom with reference to Twentieth
street. one of the p principal thoroughfares
leading to the suburbs, it is hoped it will
next turn it's attention to Fourth avenue
and get the ordinance on paving it in
shape for passage so that it and South
Twentieth street might be included in
next years work. The city will complete
Commercial alley. and the supple
Third avenue and Nineteenth street and
mentary undertakings on East and West
Seventeenth. Sixteenth, Fifteenth and
Fourteenth streets this fall. and possibly
Moline avenue. and it it is hoped will
plan for a big season of paving next
year.
Atkinson s. Oloff's paving forces at
Dubuque struck yesterday for $l.75 a
day, they having been receiving 81 so
heretofore. A report says the firm will
import Italian laborers from Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
ANOTHER NEW CHURCH.

The BeI.ian CathOnc- of Rock ISL
and and Moline TO Have u Place of
Worship Father DeSos the New
Pastor.
For some time past the Belgian Catho>
lies of this city and Moline have been
DESTROYS of securing priest who could
address them in their mother tongue.
Bishop Spsldiug of Peoria has fioally
concluded to send another priest here.
and q new congregation will accordingly
be established to embrace the Roman
Catholics of both Rock Island and Mo
line. The priest who will have charge
of the new congregation will be Rev.
Father DeVos, now in charge of colony
in Greeley county. Nebraska, estab-
lished by Bishop Spalding. and which
bears his name. A new church
will be built in the east end of the city
somewhere near the Moline line though
the exact location has not yet been de-
termined. There are about 200 Belgian
families in this city and nearly The same
n lumber in Moline. and this population is
rapi dly increasing. Father DeVos will
pro badly be here by the1st of September
to take the census of the Belgian popula-
ton, after which work on the new church
will shortly begin.
There is also possibility that another
new church for the English speaking
Cath olics may be erected in the city in
the near future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09

Coughing leads to consumption.
kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Vases and Statuary for all.
On Saturday, August 18Th

On Saturday, August 18th,
prices on every, vase, without
exception Royal Worcester,
Crown Derby, Iron Cross, Ru-
dalsta DIT. as well as the cheap
glass vases, and also on every
piece of Statuary in the store
will be very much reduced, for
that day~Only. In some cases
they will be sold at much less
than GOA; in all cases, so low
that every one who has flowers
to put into vases, or mantel
shelves that need ornament.
will find this special sale well
worth looking into.
Please notice the date
Saturday. August 18th Prices
will not be reduced on other
days 10C
q. M. LoosLEY
16O8 second avenue.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Surprise to All.

After using Mothers Frieni" two
mouths l was so speedily and easily re-
lieved that it was a surprise TO those at
tending me. Mothers Friend" I'M
douhtedly lessons the pains. shortens the
time and restores the mother speedily to
health. Will recommend it to all ex-
pectant and mothers. advise them 10 use
it,, Mrs. J A. R, Muncie, Ind. Sold
by HartZ & Bahnsen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
citation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better Investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
OFFICE Rooms g. 4. 5 and Masonic TemLIe,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
WHERE Is BERT E. MOORE:

A Port Byron Young Man Mysteriously
Home.
A case involving the mysterious dis
appearance of a young man who resided
at Port Byron has just came to light
that for some unknown reason has been
kept remarkably quiet. and is shrouded
in an impenetrable veil of mystery.
About five years ago Bert E. Moore.
then lad 16 years of age, came to Port
Byron from Dakotah, Mimi. for the
purpose of learning the timers trade
with cousin. w. 81. Ney, who con
ducts stoye and hardware store there.
Young Moore who was an orphan. was
taken into the Ney family and boarded
with them. and during the succeeding
four years learned his trade, and being a
bright, active lad and DESTROYS of learn
ing more about the business. he left Mr..
Ney's employ and went to work in Mo-
lie. He only remained there short
time. however, and afterward returned
to Port Byron. and again went to work
isfed with his place and was
getting along all right when
suddenly on the 18th of April last
he disappeared without saying a word to
anyone or leaving the slightest intima-
ton of his intentions. the
first known of his having left town was
on the morning stated. when Mr. Ney,
upon coming down in the morning, found
the store locked and no one about. He
returned to his home. and upon examin-
ing the young mans bedroom. it was
found that his bed had not been occu-
pied on the previous night.
Inquiries were at once made about
town, but no one hsd seen the young
man on the previous night, till at last it
was learned that he had been to Devore's
bank, and had drawn some money, and
had purchased a ticket for Moline. 1t
was then thought that he had become
dissatisfied, and had gone to look for
work. and no further attention was
paid to it. but as the days passed and
nothing was heard from him. his rels-
bifCb OVCohO ohAiOAS, ohb q oSoASh '" 40
made for him in Moline, which proved of
no avail, as No trs ce whatever of his ar
riva; there could be found. 1t was then
thought that perhaps he had gone north.
as he has q brother living at Flor
ence, Mimi, and another at
Lacrosse, Wis Information from both
of them disclosed the fact tina. nothing
had been heard of him there and the fam
lily have been waiting anxiously ever
since in the hope of hearing something
of his whereabouts. but not a single trace
of him has yet been found.
The circumstances surrounding the
case are made more mysteri-
Gus owing to the fact that
young Moore took no clothes whatever
with him. having left his trunk and all his
belongings at Mr.. Ney's home. and, also
the remainder of his money which is still
in the bank there aw aiting his order.
As several months have now. passed
without any trace of him being found his
friends will make an effort to clear up the
mystery that surrounds the case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09

If the lines in this diamond figure do not
appear equally black in all the different
meridians, It indicates a defect of sight
that causes nervous head ache and should
be corrected at once. Eyes tested free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
River lSlDIets .

The Pilot, c. w. Cowles, West Rambo,
Pittsburgh. A. J. Whitney and Verne
Swain came down, and the A J. Whit
ney. West Rsmbo, Abuer Giie, Pilot and
Verne Swain passed up.
The stage of water at Rock Island
bridge at noon to day was $50 and the
temperature was 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
Pure and wholesome Quality.

Commends to public approval the Cali
forria liquid laxative remedy. Syrup of
Figs. 1t is pleasant to the taste. and by
acting gently on the kidneys. liver and
bowels to cleanse the system effectually,
it promotes the health and comfort of all
who use it, al d with millions it is the
best and only remedy. For sale by
Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
AGENTS.

We now have fir t-class bargains in real
estate which will net all the way from to IL per
the investment. IL will be the interest
of pa ties who have their money placed ut less
rate of interest TO cali and examine the argains
Room 4. Mitchell & Lynde building, ground
floor, in rear of Mitchell & ynde bank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
H. D. FOLSOM,
.1eweler and Optician.
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Lawrence Senger, Deceased.
TIE undersigned having been ap .ointed admin
is.ratrix Of the ettate of Law rence Seuger,
lte of the couny of Rock Island. state Of Illinois,
eased, hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court OF Rock Islani county, at
The Office Of the clerk of said court IN the city of
Rock Island, at the October term. on the fret
Monday in October next, ut which time
all persons having cl+ir,s sgain-t said estate are
notified and ,equcsted o att nd, ior the purpose
Of hav ng the came adjusted.
Ali pers ms inoebted to said eeta'e are requee-
ted To make in mediate payment to the under
eignad.
lated this Sth cay OF Aug, A. u. 1892.
CATHERINE SENGER,
Admin stratr *
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt IN
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellentqualities commend ii
to all and have made it the mosS
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 75c
bottles by all leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have it on hand will procure it
promptly for any one who wishes
to try it. Manufactured only by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LoU1svILLE, ky. NEW YORK. N. z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09

Every testimonial regarding Hoods
Sarsapari.la is an honest. Impoverished
statement of what this medicine has act
uallv done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-09

characteristics of HOODS Ssrsaparilla:
The largest sale, the most merit. the great
est cures Try it, and realize its be nefits
The record-union., 1892-01-27

Alaska last summer for the purpose of
OBTAINING information in regard to the
seal fisheries. The conference is under
stood to be merely preliminary to the
formal submission of the Behring Sea
question to arbitration. 1t is generally
understood that Hon. Z. j. Phelps of
vermont will be one of the arbitrators.
The flood OF Chilean news yesterday
caused to be overlooked a very signifi-
can't amendment to the new code OF rules,
offered by Breckenridge of Kentucky. 1t
provides that whenever any general ap-
preparation bills are under consideration
II snail be in order to move as an amend
nlent 10 any amendment reducing taxa
tIon or providing out of what fund or
taxes such appropriation shall be paid
ii enacted, it would enable a complete
tarlI bill TO be appended to any appro-
prlatlon bill under consideration in the
House. The significance of it is readily
seen.
in the case of ]. r. Hallowell VS.. Fred
erlck Todd, involving land in the Sacra-
nento District, the Commissioners de-
cislon was affirmed. The Commits
slohers decision was also affirmed in the
case of Henry Burbank VS.. Matthew
trict
After February 9th, next. the special
postal service from Cottonwood to Riley,
Iehama County, Cal, will be discon-
tinued.
California Pembroke Has
kell, Michael Derry, Silas A. Burhap,
Oren III. Stone.
The record-union., 1892-01-27
Special to the REcoRp-UNIoN.


VANCOUVER Oh. O., Jan. 26.-The
steamship Emperor of Japan arrived this
morning from Yokohama and Hong
kong. A special correspondence of the
NewS-A dvertiser says:
The most important event of late in
Japan was the dissolution of the japanese
Parliament. Hostility toward the Gov
eminent by various political parties
eliminated in such sweeping reductions
in the budget that the Cabinet advised
the Emperor to dissolve the House of
Representatives and prorogue the Peers.
Much excitement prevails over elections
set for February 18th, and as the Cabinet
is prohibited from taking part in the con-
test, the opposition will likely have a
majority in the lower House.
Another shock of earthquake occurred
December 9th, causing considerable
damage, but no loss of life is reported.
The United States steamship Lancaster,
hagahip of the Chinese station, arrived
at Hongkong on January Sd from Singa-
pore, with Admiral Harmony, who sue
ceeded Admiral Belknap. The latter will
sail for the States on February lst.
A great fire occurred in Shickiken Che
on January 9th, destroying 600 houses,
burning the post and telegraph offices.
The loss OF property is immense, but
that of life is not reported.
Eight hundred buildings at Yodoye
DOmari We're also burned December 30th
but no lives were lost.
The record-union., 1892-01-27
STORM NOTES.
Rainfall in Most Portions of the
State,

Rainfall in Most Portions of the
State.
AUBURN, Jan. 26.-After two weeks of
pleasant weather it commenced raining
last evening at $50 and has rained stead
lily since. The rainfall of the storm to
date is .43 of an inch, for the season l3. 20
inches, and for last season SIS inches.
VENTURA, Jan. 26.-It began raining
last night. A little over one-third of an
inch has fallen and there is prospect for
more.
REDoNDO, Jan. 26.-Three-tenths of an
inch of rain fell this morning The ba-
rometer is 302 and rising.
CAYUCos, Jan. ga welcome rain of
As of an inch fell here last night. It
came in good time and will quicken the
growth OF grass. 1t is sGill showery.
NORTH SAN JUAN, Jan. 26.-Up to yes
terday since the 10th inst. the weather
had been pleasant, when a cold, high
wind from the southwest sprang up early
in the morning, and at night there was a
heavy rain. 1t is stormy to-day and
showing few miles above.
MARCUsE, Jan. 26. = Rain ceased at
noon to-day. From o'clock yesterday
up to the above hour l.15 inches had
fallen, making for the season about 8
inches. Much of the winter-sown grain
is already above ground, and two weeks
more will see all the crops in.
The record-union., 1892-01-27
CHICAGO ANARCHIST CASES.
Argument by General Butler Befor,
the q. S. Supreme Court

Argument by General Butler Before
the q. S. Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-General Butler
to-day closed his argument before the
United States Supreme Court in behalf of
the anarchists, Fielden and Schwab.
The better part of General Buffers ar
gument was on the same lines laid down
by Solomon. The General dwelt, how
ever, upon the effect treaties had upon
the rights of men to have the whole case
reviewed by the Supreme Court, and in
this respect his talk was ON new ground
The General admitted that his clients, be-
cause they were foreign subjects, had no
greater rights than Americans, except
that that fact, under the treaties. gave
them right to have their cases passed
upon by United States Courts, and in
this way there was created Federal juris-
diction over all dolngs of a State Su-
preme Court, which showed that the men
were present when it's judgment was
pronounced, when in fact they were not
bodily present. lie argued that in this
way the question was presented for re-
view here, whether or not the absence of
the men constituted violation of that
due process of law guaranteed by the
Constitution
The record-union., 1892-01-27
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Would be of Great Aid in Building Up
This Coast,

Would be of Great Aid in Building Up
This Coast.
New YORK, Jan. 26.-The Wall Street
Journal says: An official of leading
transcontinental railroad says: "We have
been examining the possible effects of
the completion of the Nicaragua Canal
upon transcontinental business, and we
have reached the conclusion that the COM
pletion of this great waterway would
have a most pronounced effect in stimu-
lating the business of all the transconti-
mental roads. 1t would, first, build up
the Pacific Coast, and this would directly
bear upon the business of the transconti-
mental roads. The idea that waterway
as competitor Injuries railway is wrong
as statistics prove. While rates are lower
on railway adjoining a canal than on a
railway at a distance, the volume of bust
ness is so much greater as to make the
net returns to the company great deal
larger. A canal increases the population
and industries along the course. Just so
with the Nicaragua Canal. This canal
will bring business to the Pacific Coast
which at present does not reach it. 1t
will plant enterprises where none now
exist. The question to be solved is. of
course, the vital one of who shall build
the canal. The present construction COM
pany does not want Government inter-
ference; but it is manifestly for the good
of the country that our Government
should be party to the building of it.
1t might be good idea if all the leading
nations of the world took a certain per-
centage of the stock for the sake of main
tanning peaceful relations between the
Countries
The record-union., 1892-01-27
SENATOR DAVID b. HILL
Dined and Wined by New York Demo
Gratis,

Dlned and Wined by New York Demo-
Gratis.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Two thousand
Democrats grasped the hand of New
1ork's junior Senator tonight, and amid
the popping of champagne corks David
Bennett Hill listened smIlingly to many
complimentary things said Of him. The
occasion was a reception rendered him by
the Manhattan Club, and Democrats from
this and other States congratulated the
Senator. When Senator Hill arose after
the dinner was over it was fully two
minutes before he could speak, so con-
tinued was the applause. He thanked
the Manhattan Club, referred to the DEM
ocratic victories in New York the past
four years, and speaking Of his share,
remarked: Il simply did what l felt to
be my duty to my State and to my party.
This year we will storm and carry the
Repubicanism of the country. We have
carried the Legislature. We will have a
new Congressional apportionment, to be
followed by a new State apportionment,
and L hope soon to sit in the United
States Senate with Democratic col
league"
President Condert of the Manhattan
Club and others spoke.