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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
Public Projects.

This is the evening for the regular
monthly meeting of the Rock Island
Citizens Improvement association. A
number of important matters are ex-
pected to receive attention, including the
terminal project and the entrance into
the city OF the j. s. E. road, with refer
ence to which Fred Hsss received this
morning letter from President Hook,
the impression conveyed being that the
road would come to Rock Island if
proper track facilities were offered, and
the terminal scheme meets such require
ments most effectuslly. The import
snce of action by the Improvement asso.
cistion is therefore apparent.
1t has been stated that the Columbian
project would also receive attention to-
night, but that is not probable as the
undertaking belongs to committee sp.
pointed by the joint associations OF Rock
Island and Moline and neither association
would seem authorized to act sinely
Furthermore the committee is not asleep
During the campaign it Was impossible
to do anything with reference to the en-
terprise. but within week since wOr k
has been done, E. Fl. Guyer of the
soliciting committee having only yester-
day placed 50 900 more of stock. The
committee will meet soon to adopt
measures looking to putting the exposition
through and will then probably be ready
TO report to the two associations Until
then nothing can properly be done,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
THE PILOTS MEETING.
The Upper Mississippi Convention at La
Crosse-First Days Proceedings.

The Upper Mississippi Convention at La
Crosse-First Days Proceedings.
OF the first days proceedings of the
Upper Mississippi River Pilots conven-
ton at La Crosse, the Daily Press of
that city says:
The mee'ing is being presided over by
the president, Captain Winsns, of Wau-
kesha, and the other officers are in at
tendance as follows: Vice president
Joseph Buisson. of Wab ssh; secretary
and treasurer. D. G. Law, of Clinton;
directors, Thomas Davidson. A NJ.
Snort, of La Crosse, and John Walker.
All the sessions are to be conducted in
secret, though recess will be bad al one,
during which Mayor Copeland will be in
vited to make q few remarks, as was done
last year. On that occasion the mayors
remarks were of most happy nature;
and he brought the house down" by re-
ferring to the pilots as 1.-The only com
pany he ever saw where all the members
were Captains"
A reportorial visit to the convention
hall this afternoon found the place most
beautifully decorated. The central figure
is large pilot wheel. completely COW
cred with smilsx; stndding it here and
therefore beautiful rose blossoms, while
the hub is q mass of white chrysanthe-
NUNS interspersei with yellow AMI red
roses. 1t is beautiful affair and COM
mands the admiration of all. As the eye
chances toward the top. however. feel
ing of sadness creeps over the beholder,
for three punches of crepe fastened to as
many spOkes serve as reminders of the
visitaticns of death. The mementoes re-
fer to the death of Captains Frank a.
Looney, of La Crosse; Antoine Rocque,
of Wabashs, and j. B Mitchell, of
Clinton, the LAST named having died dur
ing the past summer. The wheel itself is
made of walnut and was once part of
the old Louisville.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08

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 Kidnevs
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitnal
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duCed, pleasing to the taste and &C.
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 excellent qu~'7- Commend IT.
to all and have It it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of 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 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fle SYRUP CO.
,o.,... SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE 6E NEW YORK. nv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08

Neither Day Operator George Nelps,
OF the c., B. & O.. or Night Operator
Louis Elwell are members of the o. R T.
and will not go out, 80 that the %" will
nos be affected here. The Rock Island
& Peoria and c., NJ. & St. P, are not
connected with the strike. 1t is estimated
that only about oue-third of the operators
on the st. Louis division of the c., B & @.
belong to the order and not much trouble
is feared in consequence. There has
been no delay in trains 30 far, though Of
course nothing is known as 10 what the
men now working may do. The opera
tors claim that out of $50 operators on
the Rock Island system 90 per cent are
members OF the order. In Davenport
only one man went out. rhe train dis
nstNhnre oil rauaiD;nu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
Rht umati.m en- ,ed in a nav

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism ard
NeuralglG T@cic lily cures il one to three
days Its scion upon the system is re-
msrkable AID mysterious. 1t removes q,
once the cause and the disease immed.
lately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. Warranted by Otto Grotjan,
druggist. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on new neutrality-suspicious. the
liver stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new discovery. DR. Miles
Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad taste,
torpid liver. piles, constipation Un-
equalled for men, women, children
Smallest, mildest. surestl 80 doses 25
cents. SAMPLES free at HartZ & Balm.
sens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
Went Out at 10 o,Clook

At the appointed hour, this morning.
ARGUS representatives were NJ the different
depots which it WAS supposed would be
affected by the strike. As the hands of
the regulator polluted to 10 O'CLOCK J. R.
Forbes, day operator at the c.. R l. &
r., arose from his desk and walked out
of the office and Trsinmas er Sickles inn
mediately took his seat and began taking
train orders Operator Forbes had just
arrived in the city yesterday morning
from Galveston, Texas, and had worked
only little over day. Night Operator
Ormiston, who is also member Of the
o. r t, will not 60 on duty tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
Filling the Places.

Trsinma; ter Scott, of the lows division,
left this morning on special train and
reports from him state that about Is to
90 men, or about half the men along that
branch. are out. On the main line,
where about the same number are EN-,
ployed, about half are also said to have
left their Instruments The officials claim
to have reserve force Of men with
which the vacancies are being ntied. and
are confident that they will re aOle 10
keep trains moving A rumar ~ss afloat
in railroad circles this morning that q
special Car with 50 operstors IRE on the
way west, hui nothing bss been seen OF
il here The two men 81 the main Rock
Island office in Moline have gone out, as
has also the one at the station ia he east
end of town
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08

St. Paul lodge 1917. knights Of Pythiss.
elected off GERS last evening as follows:
c. Gu. VI Wbiffen.
v CIV r Graves.
Pre.-Char!s ; Long.
E. of r aud S Samuel r Wright
~ Ell. D. 3urgh
F-Georae E. Reed.
M. a II. W Smythe.
/. G.-H J. James.
o. G.-Peter Sommer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
NAV Have SYmnnthr.

Whether or not the Burlington men
will act on sympathetic measure, AS is
reported, is not known. nor can it be
learned what the T. Z. men will do,
though 1t Is ganerally thought he latter
will refuse TO handle the Rock Island
business Today's Chicago papers state
tina, only the Rick Island and B., c. f..
& N. systems will be Effected, though it is
the opinion Of some Of the men that the
other roads ment oned will Immediately
feel its effect. The b. c r & Y is
keeping its trains moving, though aot
much can be learned as to the extent of
the strike on its lines
To Receive $50 Per Month.
The Order of Railway Photographers is
said to be in fine condition financially,
and has enough money in its treasury, it
is stated, TO pay the salaries OF the
operators for year. Each one vii! re-
ceive $50 per month. there being ne dis
;inction made in the matter of paying
those who are idle. Passenger trains are
kept running ard are making the time
very well, but freight trains are being
some Y hat delayed. Not much trouble is
anticipated on the east end. as the double
track will enable he cor pauy 10 Keep
trains moving all right.
Reports late his afternoon state that
the chief train dispatcher of tbe Iowa
division is going along the Dad with an
engine and coach. cutting out the instru
ments in the small Offices to prevent
their use by the striking operators.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08
OPERATORS OUT.
ROCK Island and B. G. r. g. NJ,
Train TeIegraphers Strike,
THE RESULT LOCALLY SPEAKING.

"a" oroer Passed Along the Lines Last
Night to Strike at 10 O'Clock Today-The
Men Leave Their Keys at the Appointed
Time-The Company at Work Filling the
Nacancies-Trains Kept Moving Though
Both Sides Are Confident of Success
The Striking Operators to Receive a
Salary
As animated in THE ARGUS heretofore
the meeting of the committee or the o.
X. I. and the officials of the c. R.I.&P.
at Chicago yesterday has resulted in d
general strike which involves the Rock
Island, Burlington, B G. R. & N. and
Uuion Pacific systems Word was sent
along the lines last night that unless
contrary orders were received later all
members OF the Order Of Railway Teleg-
rsphers we're to leave their instruments
at 10 O'Clock this morning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-08

am Convinced Of the merit of Hoods
SarsspaIllls, after having taken but few
doses. This is what many people say.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
Merit Wins.

We delre to say to our citizens.
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con,
sumption, DR.. Kings new life pills,
Bucklin's arnica salve and electric
bltters, and have never handled any
remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guar
autee them every time. and we stand
ready to refund the purchase price,
if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. Thes remedies have wor
their great popularity purely Oh THEN
merits. Sold by II. L Tucker,
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
Had not slept for years.

Mr. y. Jackson. an Old resident OF
Rusk, Texas. and manager OF the magni-
ficent new Hotel at Russ, informs us ht
had not slept at night for wears except
IN short maps, owing to incessant cough
ing. He was advised when very much
run down, to try Billiards. Horehound
syrup: he was Immediately relieved OF
his Cough and his rest improved to >nch
a degree that he could sleep soundlv all
night: Mr.. Jackson states: II regard
Ba!lard's iorehound Syrup superior iC
any Cough Syrup on the market, and its
freedom from Opium and Morphine
leaves no noconStipaiion after using il. For
this reason alone | consider it the bes,
Cough Syrup in the world tor children.
Ny lungs are now stronger than the'
have been for years. This syrup is yer,
soothing to the throat and lungs
Sold BY II. l.. Tucker. !.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
STATESMENS WIVES.
The Romance of War That Re
suited In q Happy Marriage

The war furnished crop Of 70
nance that never seems 10 be ali
harvested.
Congressman Oates, Of Alabama,
with his fifty six years and only one
arm, has romantic story that sur
rounds the loss of the other arm.
During the war he served IN the
Confederate army, and It was before
Richmond that he received tn,
wounds that necessitatcd the amru-
tatlon Of the right arm. At this
time 1t was that Oates was obIse /
to lay off on sick leavr while l.. IT,
covered from his injuries. II Was
received into the house Of - southern
famiIy Y and nursed by the eldest
daughter. During the fe.el >I., at
tended him, and whcl H. i'll. i
through, Oates felt like il.s. las lie
had been saved by her, bat his fu
surc happiness VAS il Lr l..1s.
, The young officer tod iuo sipi,. au,
the young mus" dli not fty,r H.
suit whether because she tLoa-a: /,
was pressed simply from gIa-.:a..y
or whether she did not return lI-
affections IS not told. Oates Ha-
still too weak to return to lis CON.
luauG, and, between frettirg over lii
rejected suit and at the delay III las
return to the front. was in mos,
unhappy mood. One day when NOR,
uesponient than ever the mothel
looked up aud said:
Never lAind Captain, you just
wait for SO aud So. pointing to tu,
baby Ill the cradle she was rocking
You can have her by and by"
| The captain laughed Tue Dab,
begah to grow to girlLood and Va.
interested in all she did. Whc.
she became Of manageable age h,
reminded her mother of her ol,
promise made over the baby's crall.
There was no opposition to th'
match and the couple were unusual,
happy This accounts for the diff
erence in the age, at which so man,
people have wondered. Mrs. Oates i
pretty woman with southern grac
and hospitality and devoted to he
husband.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Congressman Stone. of Kentucky
owes his life to his wife. He was
in the army and after dark one night
found himself dangerously shot ly
ing in a thicket There had been IL
hard fight. His company III retiring
had taken their wounded with them
and he had been left for dead He
was unable to move, and when he
heard footsteps coming through the
brush it was with relief that he rec
ognizei it rs that of a young WON
an. On Stones call she searched
until he was reached. Assistance
was procured at her home not fal
away, and there Stone was carried
For days the family cared for him
and in the process Of recovery man
aged to fall deeply i'll love with his
rescuer. Fortunately for his peace
ofimind she was ready to smile OF
him, and a marriage later on was The
result.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
CONSUMPTION CuIed.

An cid physician, retired tr~m prac-
tice, having had placed ii his hands by
an Ea>, India missionary the formula OF
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all
throat and Lung Affections, also a posi-
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debil-
ity and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative pow
ers in thousands OF cases, has felt it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows ACtuated by this motive and d
desire to relieve human suffering, | will
send tree OF charge, to all who desire it.,
this recipe, in German, French, or En-
glish, with full directions tor preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper. w. A.
Moves, $50 Powers Block, Rochester,
\. Y. 40 year
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

If ever there was an appointment
calculated 10 shock the moral sense
OF the entire people. it is that Of
Wood. of Indiana,to a federal Judge
ship. He is the Judge who instruct
el the jury virtually to indict Dad
lev for his ''blocks of five business,
and then recalled the instruction
and delivered a charge directly op,
posite to what he had first stated
As a result Dudley, the most cor
rupt politician Of the country, es-
capped punishment. But this did not
20 whitewash him as to permit Har
iison - give hiri. an office and he
Las been bitter enemy Of Harrri-
son ever since,-Plke County Dom
Ocrat-
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Sedalia, Mo, Dc. 3 John W.
Evans, SECRETARY and treasurer Of ].
West Goodwin printing company,
was arrested tonight on =. warrant
charging him with abduction and
seduction Of Ms. May Schere5el,
over year ago when Mrs. Scherebel
was single aud Ii Years of age and
an cmpIoyc il the Baz2o office. Ey
ans furnished bend $500
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
4 safe investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to
bring YOU satisfactory results. OF III
case of failure areturn of purchase
price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised druggist a
hottie Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. 1t is guaranteed
to bring relief in every case, when
used for any affection Of threat,
lungs OF chest, such as consumption
inflammation Of lungs, bronchitis asth-
ma, whooping cough, Group etc.
it is pleasant aud agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can depended
upon. Trial bottle free at
H. L fuckers drugstore.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
The Mckinlev bill has naralvzed

The Mckinley bill has paralyzed
the wool hat industry Of New Eng
land and crippled many other man
ufacturers using blends Of wool.
The latest house to shut down is
that of Glover Stanford {. Sons, cf
Bridgeport, the largest exclusive
wool hat manufacturers in the Unit
ed States. This house employed
400 men and they have all been
thrown out OF work Other manu-
factulers using foreign wools to mix
with the native staple are running
short handed The suspension Of
the Bridgeport house is very Sc
we're blow to au important industry.
and the New Engjunders will single
out tie WOOL Interest FOR early treat
menI by the ways aul means com
Ei,t-e. The tariff rotolIners Of the
house viii promptly pass any meas
axe intended to grant the neceseiuv V
reilef. bat tLeic IS doubt about the
action uf rnt sr. a:e, I'D behind the
s-na,e &.e tue = s.Iei.t AID his veto.
The eX9rbl-aEt .!utv WAS placed on
wool Il Ac.l O4io - Ncklnleyism.
-.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Bishop Brooks likes to stay il one
place. He is a wise man and knows
the vexation of moving. He vii.
retain aS his residence the rectory ot
Trinity church, Boston. The house
occupied by the late Bishov Pad
dock has been sold.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The children of the far north IL
Europe make this land their refuge
when times are hard at home. Three
hundred and fifty four emigrants left
Stockholm for this country in one
day recently. 1t is reported that
many thousands Of people are prac-
ticali without work in that city.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06


Brcuham, Tex, Dec 3i-John
G Aiken. a merchant ani Dr. Rufus
3. Tan.Iln were held up by high
way,ren lat night on their way to Il
l1uce five miles il the country.
Aiken WAS robbed Of S>0.bu lamp
lin refuse cd to hand over, ami Was
knocked down with pistol. He
succeeded i'll stabbing Of of his as
st.iants in the back Aiken then ap
peared OH the scene with n revolver
and opened fire. Several shots We're
exchanged without damage to either
party.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Dan & Co. report the prospects
for tie year just opened good espee~
tally il the west The grain exports
for the year just opened good es-
pecially in the west The grain ca
ports for six months are !J.000.G01
bushels over the record.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
\ Great Surprise

Is in store TOR all who use kemp's Bal
sam Tor the throat and lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy. Would YOU believe
that it is sold on its merits and that any
other druggist is authorized bv the pro-
prietoT OF this wonderful remedy 10 give
you a sample bottle tree: 1t never fails
- Cule acute or chronic coughs. I'll
Grlgglf-, sell kemp's Bal>am. L@sgs
bottles 1n- ard 81.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Bellevue, No, Dec, 81 In the
Republic Of the 2Sth inst is de-
scription of The Maryland Giant
VIM. ". Wittig, Iron county, Mis-
souri,, has giant i'll the person of
VIM. Townsend, Of Bellevue He
vas IS years old last July. His
weight is 6 feet 5 inches, and he
weighs 1877 pounds. He wears .
No. 15 shoe His trousers leg
measures 3S1 inches in length.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The effort to get rid Of smoke is
continuous and more or less sue.
csssful. 4 smokeless fuel called
massute is being used on steam roll.
ers in Vienna: The fuel is composed
of the liquid residum of petroleum
refinerieS.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Results O: recent investigators
as to the first landing place Of Co.
lumbus and the place where his
body lies buried were given to tie
American historical society Wedaes-
dav.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
/ Sensible Nal

Would use kemp's Ba!~ar1 for The
throat and lungs It is curing more
cases OF coughs, colds, asthma, broncn;-
It's. Group and all throat and Iurg .rou-
bles, tEan any other medicine. The
proprietor has authorized any druggi..
= give you sample bottle fyce TO COZ
vince you Of the merit o' this great re-.
edy. Large bottles 70c and s.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
Miles Nerve & Liver Pills.

Ac- Or ucw e-rrg..la la.I..-
he liTcT, stomach ard bowel, ts.~,....s,r
the nerves. / new discovery. Tn-v
Speedily cure bi..iousaezs, bad taste. tor
did .iv1T, piles and Constipation. >1.r7
ai5 Tor men, women and children.
smallest, EDI-lest. s8reSt. 70 doses 10;
> cents. Samples tree az Il. L. TucE.
S's OENS o-oIT' -S-Ivr
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice il hereby given 20 all creditors aod
81 others interested n she estate OF GEORGE a
Davis Sr deceased. ihat |, ". NJ. tampga3i I
administrator ot >sl3 estSts, inten! - make
fusl settlement thereof, ~ the mex; term o..
Bates county probate court. in Bates county.
state Of Missouri 20 be held az Butter Ne, on
;he >yh day OF February, I>s2.
W. ". CAMPBELL
d. Administrator.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
tncie sam i.u~in. lis Cash.

Washington. Dec 3l.-Thc rcyen-
ne of the government for the month
Of December We're 2ot million dol
lars, OF ,! million dollars less than
the expenditures for the same per
iod
This has Eal the effect reducing
he treasury cash balance to $50, ,405,-
40, iucluliug ii million dollars in
subsidiary silver and Sl2,356, 927
on deposit with rational banks.
The balance December l was S39,
l26,9l7. The principal item in the
disbursements for the mouth was
SD, l23, 900 on account Of PENSIONS
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

San Antonio, Dec 2S.-The en-
;i!e system If the san Antonio and
Aransas Pass railroad to day is tie,
up hy i strike OF It's employees, wLo
went cut last night. The trouble
was caused 10y the discharge of a
conductor for an alleged violation r
orders.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06
A Fatal Mistake.

Physicians maze no more fatal mis-
take than when they inform the patient
that nervous heart troubles come from
the stomach and are OF little conse-
Quen~c. br Franklin tiles, the noted
Indiania specialist has proven the con-
trarv in his new book on heart disc as.
which may be had free al II. l.. fuckers
drugstore, who guarantees und recon-
mende Dr. Miles unequaled New Hear,
Care, which has the largest sale CT any
hea Il remedy in the world. II cures ner-
vou> and organic diseaces, short breath,
fIUt'ering breath, pain or tenderness in
| the side. arm or shoulder, Irregular
pulse, fainting, smothering, dropsy, etc,
| Ills Restorative Nervinc cures headache, =,
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The man who has failed and come
up again is prolific and severe crit
ic, but his judgments are liable to
be hIoSe1
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The stairway TO the dome Of the
capitol ut Jefferson City is finished
and it is now possible 70 climb up
AMI view the landscape oer.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The great barrel works of the
Standard oil company at Constible
Hook. y. J.. were burned Wednes
dav night. Loss S1,O00,000.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

Al over the world this country is
looked upon as the land of promise
flowing with milk and honey.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

\ lady in Richmond has set of
silver spoons which, singular as it
may appear, We're made by timer.
tio inst who ever worked III Ful
ton
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

The thirteen orislonal states seela
- have held their own III the way Of
prominence, 1t Is noteworthy
circumstance that Nil the men elect
Ell 10 the ~pcakership since the first
congress Were born III one or anotl-
CT of only thnteen states.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-01-06

In bidding farewell to the subrna-
,5r4i :fico a14 his associates IN ~
bauy, y, :, Wednesday nigh. Gov
esnor David Z. Hill made strorr
personal and political address.