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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
A Challenge to DR.. Townsend.
Plants for.Hfrh,apd Park.

MI. George Rice, civil engineer, who super
intended the construction of the cable roads
of this city, and who will shortly leave for
Philadelphia to remain, has generously
handed over the autumn contents of his
green house to the city, to be placed in
Highland Park. The green house contains
about 4 900 plants of all description, includ-
ing large palms and alva trees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Allegheny Omcials Have a Scrap.

There was a lively little set-to between ex-
Police Captain James Bell and Acting Police
Captain Frank Aiken on the steps of the Al
legheny City Hall yesterday. Captain Bell
was conversing with Cons table John Irwin
but "cut" Bell. remarking to tine former that
he was not keeping very good company. The
compliment was returned by Bell, where
upon Aiken struck Bell, and they clinched,
Ackley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Another Strike Threatened

The Journeyman Plasterefs' Association
held their weekly meeting yesterday even
ing at their hall, Al Fifth avenue. 1t is
feared that there will be trouble between
the plasterers and bosses early next May,
made by which it is hoped that the threat
ened difficulties can be anicably settled
and q general strike averted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
AN AGREEABLE DECREASE.

Heavy Falling OF in tho Death Rate OF
Year.
The deaths in the city last week compare
favorably with those of the corresponding
week of last year. Superintendent Baker
of the Bureau of Health, announces that
there were IS deaths in the city last weak:
in the first week of April, 1891 there were
2lS
The large death rate last year was due to
the grip then prevalent. There are yery
few cases now, and the city is in very
healthy condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
HUGUS&HACKE
SILKS.

Newest styles, best qualities and
inviting prices. A stock to meet the
expectations and crafty the tastes
of all.
A special line of HANDSOME EN-
BRo1DERED INDIA AND CREPE DU
CHENE ROBES, black and colored,
suitable for dinner and seaside COS
tunes.
Self-colored BRocADED PoNGEEs,
"a inches wide, new designs in all
popular colorings and black, for
evening and street wear, 81 A Y'D.
A NEW LINE of GLAcE TAFFETAs,
novelty changeable effects in stripes
and polka dots, 81 and S1.25 A Y'D.
ILLUMINATED IND1As, beautiful
blendings of color, neat and elab-
orate designs, 81 A YARD.
ALL BLACK JAP SILKS, 2S inches
wide, unsurpassed values, 75c to 81
A YARD.
PRINTED CREPE DU CHENE-To
close out we now make the price of
these s. and S3 goods s1.so PER
YARD.
BLACK AND CHANGEABLE TAFFE-
TAs for skirtings and Innings.
PRINTED INDIA SILKS, black and
colored grounds, rich qualities in an
endless assortment of new designs,
75c, 81 and $1.25 A YARD.
SPECIAL BARGAINS offering this
week on our soc Silk Counter.
SEE OUR INDIAs AND OUR PLAID
SURAHs offered now at this price.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Suicide Of a Constable,

A verdict of suicide was returned by the
Coroner's jury in tho inquest on the death
of Constable Robert Hughey, of Alderman
Brfnker's office, Allegheny. Hugher had told
Squire Werliner and man named Pannier,
that he intended to Kill himself because he
had been robbed of $50 by two colored men
last Friday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
The Police Refuse q Lectures a License,

Mrs. .MarySlattery, wife of e1-Priest Joseph
slattery, came to this city yesterday and
rented Lafayette Hail for a series of three
lectures to grown women. She was refused
a license by the police. and said she would
proceed in spite of them, but subsequently
changed her mind and cancelled her engage
ment. Her husband, 1t will be remembered,
was arrested in this city a few months ago
for distributing immoral literature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
LITTLE SHOW FOR ELECTRICITY.

ShleI brown Thinks Gas is Cheaper and
More Reliable for Lighting.
1t is probable all the police stations patrol
stables and engine houses will be lighted
hereafter by gas instead of electric light.
Chief Brown has advertised for bids for
lighting the places, and the bids will be
opened next Saturday. The Chief is in &C.
cord with Controller Morrow thai gas is the
cheaper and more reliable, and it is said the
service for electric and incandescent light
will be more costly in the future than i: has
been. The bid of the electric company will
have to be considerably lower than the gas
company's before the former will get the
contract.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
No More Inside Drills,

The regular police drill to-day, instead of
being held in Old City Hall, as formerly,
will take place in the yard surrounding the
new Central station. This space. although
small. is otherwise well adapeed for the
purpose. 1t is covered with an asphaltum
pavement and is almost perfectly level.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

OVER one hundred rooms rented in last
weeks DISPATCH. Watch the wednes-
day, Saturday and Sunday To Let "Rooms"
in tho Cent-a-W ord advertising columns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
LADIES' CAPES

In plain and novelty cloths, military
or French styles, black or colors,
plain or handsomely trimmed with
Jets, Nailheads, Laces or Ribbons.
Prices 50 and upward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Klebers' Wonderful Stock of Pianos ant
Organs.

In addition to the numberless Steinway,
Conover and Opera pianos and other musi-
cal instruments sold daily at this popular
old-time establishment, the Messrs. Kleber
have also disposed of quite a number Of
Vocation church organs. At the low price
delicacy and strength OF tone than any
$500 pipe organ, while for durability it far
surpasses the latter.
The Klebers enjoy the confidence Of the
public for their integrity, and also for the
superior excellence Of their Instruments
Anything that comes from Klehers' must
of necessity be musically perfect and salts
factory. Their store is SOC Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Freight Men Meeting in Chicago,

Most of the division freight agents in the
city are in Chicago attending the monthly
meeting of the Central Traffic Association
It is not known that anything of interest to
Pitsburg shippers will be considered. At
the last gathering the iron and steel rates
were reduced for the summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Highway Robbery I'm the Twelfth Ward

Highway Robbery in the Twelfth Ward.
A colored man attacked Albert Thomas
and his wife, Annie, Monday night while
they were returning from market and seri-
ously cut both of them with a razor The
man evidently was highwayman. No Gle "
as to his identity has been found. The
Twelfth ward policemen are investigating
tho case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
LADIES' WRAPS

In all new shapes, Plain Cloths, Lace,
Lace and Jet, Silk, and Silk and
Lace. Special display now, in the
new goods, of Dolman Shape Wraps,
especially desirable for Elderly Ladies
Wear. Sizes "A to Al.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

"MAN PROPOSES. BUr-"Etc, etc.,-we pro-
this week. Will Price, A Sixth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

Dog Catchers at Work.
By noon yesterday 90 dogs had been cap
tured by the dog catchers 40 had been killed
and % had been reclaimed by owners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Oliver Gives Bail for Court


Martin oliver, one Of the election board Of
the Fifth ward, Allegheny, gave $500 bail to
appear in court on the charge of misde-
meanor in the primary election in the Third
district OF the Fifth ward, preferred by ex-
Senator Rutan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

ADMIRABLE-some, nay, all the Easter neck
wear for men, shown by
WILL PRICE, Al Sixth st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

now ready for Easter, GA Penn avenue, Pitts
burg. MILE. G. DREYER.
euNW
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
rried?" was asked of Mrs.

engaged to be married." was asked of Mrs.
Marsh, and she replied: 81 never even sus-
pected such a thing. We often told him he
ought to get married, but he always said he
never would"
Ibid the young lady Gamble Weir was en-
gagged to, or any other young lady, ever come
to this house to visit him?"
None that ever knew Of There were no
women called on him."
The latest development in the case was
that Gamble Weir had been engaged to a
very estimahle young lady, and that during
his sickness she went to visit him, but as all
visitors were refused, Mrs. Marsh also OBJ
jectcd to this lady, but she was SO deter
mined that she pushed past Mrs. Marsh and
ran up to Mr.. Weir's room.
Were Engaged Tor Four Years.
The young lady was visited yesterday and
admitted she had been engaged to Mr.. Weir,
and said they had known each other for
four years. She said she was suspicious at
the time of the cause of his death, because
she did not believe a man as healthy and
strong as Mr.. Weir would die so easily. She,
however. denied having visited her iance
during his illness.
Later it was learned that Councilman
Thomas Mcclure, of the Eleventh ward,
had been present at the time of the VISIT
and last night when visited he confirmed
the story and said the lady made her visit
about O'Clock in the evening and succeeded
in getting to Supcrin tendent Welr's room
DR.. Dickson was also interviewed yester-
day and corroborated the story of digging
up the body and the finding of the poison.
When Dr. McCandless was asked about
the case be said: 81 was only there in con-
sutation the day before he died. and my
opinion then was that the man was not in
any immediate danger, and certainly did
not believe he would die within tie next "a
hours. Of course. do not know of my own
knowledge Gamble Weir was poisoned, but
the vomiting is an indication of that"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

NOVELTIES and specialties in spring neck
wear-the largest and finest selection ever
shown in the city at James H. Aiken & Co.'s,
100 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

Easter Cards, Books and Novelties,
In great variety. Choice. fresh goods.
JOS EICHBAUM & Co..
46 Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

IT Is a wise man who attends the Ali
quippa sale Thursday, April H.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Call and See

How cheaply wall paper is sold by W. H.
Barker, 503 Market street. He Is going to re.
tire from business and don't want any stock
left on his hands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

FINE sHows-Our display of Easter neckwea,
this week will be the finest show you
ever saw. Will Price, Al Sixth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Do You Want

The Yhitest and lightest Of bread?
Then by all means use Lawrence
vile Amber" flour. It is sure to pro-
duce the best results. NWy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

New goods just opened-beautiful hem
stitched table cloths and napkins, ready
for use. Prices unusually low.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

The citizens of Etna voted yesterday un.
der the new ballot law to increase the
borough Indebtedness s25, 900. There was no
trouble in casting the ballot and the indi-
cations are that the increase won by o slight
majority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Easter Tahla Linena

EASTER neckwear.
HANNAcH's, 80 Sixth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

TWENTY matched teams will be sold at
Arnheim's sale, Thursday, April IA.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
HOUSE GOWNS

In elegant and graceful styles, in all
desirable materials, such as Printed
Dotted Swiss, Embroidered Scotch
Zephyrs, Silk and Wool Fabrics,
richly trimmed in Lace and Ribbons.
All colors and all prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
Largest Easter Line in the City.

Cards, booklets and novelties.
r. S. DAVIS & Co., Booksellers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13

Commissioner weir's Works Robbed.
Early yesterday morning burglars broke
open the safe at James G. Wier & Sons
wagon works. on Liberty street, and stole
SIS The private papers OF the firm were
scattered ali over the floor. and it is believed
the ROBBERY had some connection with the
poisoning of Gamble Weir, but the ponce do
not credit this idea.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
NEW REFER SUITS.

Plain Bell Skirts, with Refer Jacket,
stylish, jaunty and very popular.
FROM $40 UPWARD,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-13
BLAZER SUITS,

From the Plain, Bell Skirt, Navy and
Black SERGE,
AT $3.50,
Up to the ENGLISH NOVELTY
CLOTH Suits, handsomely trimmed,
striking and stylish,
AT SIS AND UPWARD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
"Tlred all The Time"

Is complaint of many poor mortals. who
know not where to end relief. Hoods
Sarsaparilla possesses just those elements
of strength which you so earnestly crave.
1t will build you up. give you an appetite
strengthen your stomach and nervei. Try
it.
Hoods Pills act especially upon the
liver. rousing it from torpidity to it's
natural duties, cure constipation and
assist digestion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
SIDE TALK.
Last Nights N ee ting OF the M unfcipal
BOdy-various Matters Pertaining
to the CITY Given Attention

Last Nights M ee ting of the M Municipal
BOdy-Various Matters Pertaining
to the City Given Attention.
At the meeting of the city council last
evening considerable business OF minor
importance WAS attended to. A commu-
nication was read from members of the
fire department asking for a clothing al
lowance of Sc 25 per month. Aid.
Corken, of the fire and light committee.
moved that the prayer of the petition be
granted. but it was referred to the fire
and light committee and city attorney to
report.
A communication was read from Aid &.
Knox, who was prevented from attend
ing by sickness, calling the councils at
tention to the condition of the Twenty
first street sewer. where 1G-inch water
main passes through it. and which it was
thought should receive attention before
the PAYERS reach that locality Aid.
Evans spoke on the subject, asking the
council to do something in the matter
Immediately, and it was accordingly
moved by Aid. Guyer that the superin-
tendent of water works be instructed to
have ~" put in at that point at once.
An ordinance granting the Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy railroad the right
to lay stub track on Nineteenth street
to the warehouse of the Ge;ser Manu-
featuring company was reported by Aid.
Blsdel and passed unanimously, on mo.
ton of Aid. Guyer.
Aid. Guyer, of the sewer committee.
reported having been in correspondence
with different firms on the matter of an
electric motor for the sewer pumps and
that some bids for furnishing it would
probably be received shortly.
In regard to the petition of the fire.
men for clothing allowance, it may be
said that it Is only fair demand. Some
of the aldermen may feel somewhat
backward about making the allowance
on account of the manner in which the
allowances for similar purposes are used
by some members of the police depart
ment, but Capt. Brshm states that if the
allowance is made the members of the
department will always appear in full
regulation uniform.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
Pretty Small Tactics.

When the Hon. w. Fl Gest was in
congress he secured the passage of a bill
on the urgent request of Mr.. N. r. Zieg-
Ter, pensioning the latter's aged mother
on the ground that she had six stalwart
sops, all or whom became soldiers. Mr..
Ziegler is on the delegation to the con-
gressionsl convention. and will have a
stronger motive than duty and sense for
standing by Mr.. Gest. Such service
naturally brings out one of mans noblest
attributes
The above paragraph was no doubt
calculated to whip Mic Zeigler in line for
Gest, but if we mistake not it will mis-
carry. Mr.. Zeisler bitterly opposed the
Gest resolution in yesterdays conven-
ton, and was no doubt actuated by con-
scientious party motives. This public
allusion to what Mr.. Gest did for his
mother in order TO secure Mr.. Zeigler's
support is really small piece OF BUSH
ness andl will hardly rebound to Mr..
Gest's advantage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
Our Scenic stream.

The st. Louis Republic in a descriptive
account of trip up the Mississippi
says:
The picturesque scenery Of the upper
Mississippi really begins at Muscatine.
where the great vine clad hills look down
upon valley rich with the green and
golden melons for which that portion of
Iowa is famous. Thirty miles farther
away lie the three cities CT Davenport,
Rock Island and Moline. punched to-
gether in profitable activity along the
riverside. Here the rapids begin. and if
darkness overtakes the steamer at this
point there is no more travelling until
daylight is ushered in. In times of high
water the rapids are of more Importance
to the passenger than any other portion
OF the river, but in low water the sharp.
Jagged. uggly-appesring rocks rear their
heads in ever direction, threatening des-
truction to any craft which by chance
may strike them. Two or three hours OF
slow. toilsome effort, dragging the great
anchor at boats length. leaves the rapids
behind, and once more the deep-,oned
chug of the engines sends the boat flying
on its way.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
River HSiplets.

The West Rsmbo and Bart E. Line
ham brought down eight strings of logs
each and the Saturn 16 OF lumber.
The Lone Star, Satellite. Mary Morton
and Verne Swain came down, and the
Pilot and Rutledge passed up.
The stage of the water at noon was
s.; the temperature on the bridge was
So.
The Saturn passed down with the
lsrg est lumber raft of the season-6,-
GOO, 600 feet of assorted lumber.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
Police Points.

Thomas Lawler was fined S5 and costs
this morning by Magistrate Wivil fer as
saulting Thomas Sparks.
William Darrow was assessed SO and
costs for drunkenness this morning by
Magistrate Wivill.
Bum Lambert was run in by Officer
Long yesterday afternoon and later was
fined So for drunkenness.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16

Joseph RUBY, of Columbis. Pa suffer
ed from birth with scrofula humor, till he
was perfectly cured by Hoods Sarsa-
psrills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
The PIow Works travelling Force.

A squad of the army of commercial
tourists in the employ of the Rock ISL
and Plow company were at the office of
the company today. the men coming in
to talk business. They were: A. 8
Sherdeman, D. w. Mcdonald and E. R
Minturn of Council Bluffs; VIC. Elliott of
of Madison, Wis. ; George NJ. Foresman,
OF Lafayette. Ind, L. Berkemeier. of
East St. Louis; George F. Woodland, of
Sterling; ]. c. Smalley. OF Columbus.
Ohio. and K. L. Bailey. of Rock Island
These are only a portion of the Skin
mishers the company has on the road, bu,
all will probably be here during the week
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
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, Room. 3. 4. 5 and Masonic TemLie.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
Skipped and His Property Attached.

A Second avenue business man, who
in the family circle, left town uncere-
moniously Yesterday. and last evening an
attachment was placed upon his prop
erty by creditor. but iuasmuch as the
indications are that the merchants abb
sence is only of temporary duration, and
he will return in a few days, the execu-
zion will not be forced at the present time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
western Investments.

Orchard State bank, of Orchard, Ne
braska, makes investments in real estate
securities; per cent interest net to in
vestors. No loans made except upon
the personal inspection of the officers
E. w. Dart. president; j 8. Dart. cashier
References-Mitchell & Lynde. bank
ers; J. F. Robinson. cashier Rock Island
National bank; Q. G. Carter, M. D
Henry Darts Sons. wholesale grocers.
Correspondence solicited.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
Gently vet promptly on the Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
onlv remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
Ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
rs action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
manvexcellentq qualities commendit
10 all and have made it tne most
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.
LoU1sv1LLE, Ky. NEW YORK. N. z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
AGENTS.

We now have some frs class bargains in real
estate which viii net all the way from TO II per
cent the investment. 1t will be to the interest
Of pa ties who have their money placed at a less
rate Of interest TO cali and examine these bargains
Room 4. Mitchell & LyDde building, ground
floor, in rear of Mitchell Il Lynde bank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16

The sale of our soc Chinas last week
at 33c closed out the entire lire in short
order; we think our special sale this
week will produce like results,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16
DRESS GOODS.

we f OF of spea
o
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-16

The merit of Hoods Sarsspsrilla is not
accidental but is the result of careful
study and experiment by educated phar-
mscists.