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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
THE z heck SYsfam.

There were between 400 and 500 men
present at Wiltsmuth's hall at o'clock
last evening, the number embracing al
most every employe of the Wagon Com
pany, to listen to the report of their com
mittee, and to the statement of MIR. Rosen-
field regarding the obnoxious check sys-
TEN. John Johnson presided MI.
Rosenfeld was given the floor, and in a
conservative and kindly manner explained
the intention Of the company in adopting
the system, and asked them to give it a
trial for two weeks, and offered to abide
by III ir decision at the end of that time.
When the vote was taken and division OF
the house ordered however, the vast
crowd was almost unanimous against the
checks, only four men voting to give them
trial. 1t was then decided to hold 8
meeting on next Monday evening to hear
Mr.. Rosenfields final decision. The
meeting then adjourned Moline Re-
pubiicanJournsl.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
A M istake.

Capt" William Corcoran cre>
ated sensation last night At
midnight he dashed into the Rock Island
house and demanded the keys to the po-
lice and fire alarm box on Market square
stating that man was pursuing him with
a knife and he desired the patrol wagon.
In his excitement, however, he inserted
the fire" key and in a second the alarm
rang out from 53. and the entire fire de,
partnent and police patrol were on hand
In less than two minutes time. The chief
OF the fire department took possession of
the keys and Chief of Police Miller is
looking into the other side of the case to-
day.
This afternoon Chief Ramskill received
through the mail letter from Mr.. Corcoran
in which he speaks of his mistake in call
ing out the fire department instead of
The police, and in which he
fully apologies for so dong He also
compliments the paid department on its
prompt response and says the city should
be proud of it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Many hanks,

The following expression, which is
deeply appreciated by The ARGUS, has
been received:
AUGUsTANA UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION,
Rock Island. H., Jan. 25.-EDIToR AR
GUS. AT a meeting of the Augustana
University association held this evening.
we, the undersigned, were appointed a
committee to extend to you the sincere
gratitude of the association for the very
efficient service which your paper has
rendered in promoting the noble cause
for which the association was organized.
Realizing the great influence which
your paper exerts in this community. and
hoping to merit continuance of your
favors, we are most sincerely.
J. JEsPERsoN,
Y. o. PETERSON,
e. GUsTUs.
Committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Happy Birthday Esarty.

Last evening at the home of her uncle,
d. Roy Bowlby, in Star block, Miss Ionic
Livingston gave party in honor of her
nineteenth birthday. The guests pres
ent were: Misses Lucy and Anna Schind-
Ter, Misses Lucy and Nettie Coyne. Anna
Bixby, Mamie Krell and Ionic Lambert,
the latter of Milan. The feature of the
fore part of the evening was music, con :
sisting of vocal, piano, cornet, and violin
and piano, and cornet and piano Duets,
together with vocal and instrumental
solos. The guests then repaired to the
dining room where sumptuous repast
was served. The rest of the evening was
given up to dancing, and after congratu-
lating and wishing Miss Ionic many more
happy birthdays, the guests departed to
their various homes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
a EsOY I1rNMneh.

Between 4 and 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon T-yesr-old lad named Ben
singer living in Davenport was playing
on the ice near the foot of Gaines street,
that city. There was smooth but weak
plot there where ice had been cut and
hauled away few days before, and new
ice formed. The boy broke through, and
disappeared from sight, the current carry
ing him under the ice and beyond the
reach of help which arrived soon after
ward.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
ToOts from the whistle.

Sxitchman Robert FItzsimmons is
h ack at work after q short tussle with
tle grip.
A new sIitchmen's station is being
built fer Swi,ohman Frank Weigand in
the upper c., R. I. 6 P. yards.
To operate the railroad system in the
United States requires the service of just
three quarters Of million men.
Conductor John Baker, of tho c., M.
s. st. p. started out again on his run
this morning having got the best of the
grip with which ne has had hard fight.
William Wyner. general stone mason
of the c., r. l. s. p, is in the city with
his men, and has begun work on the 700
foot retaining wall along Fifth avenue,
above Thirty.e ghth street, which will be
used to retain the filling for the new
track.
The most common accident to which
railway employees are liable results from
coupling and uncoupling cars. The
number of casualties that can be traced
to this source last year alone are 7,S42,
of which 800 were fatal; of this number
trainmen sustained 6,0T3 accidents, 285
of which were fatal. No statement has
yet been gathered of the proportion of
casualties of this class that might have
been avoided if all cars were supplied
with train>brak es or automatic couplers,
but if such appliances are in reality safe
guards sgainst injury. the figures here
presented are certainly an argument for
legislation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Matrimonial.

Yesterday morning at the residence OF
William Roth, 437 Fourth avenue, oc>
CARED the marriage of J. j. Mason, of
New Boston, and Miss Nilhelmine Roth
Rev. c. A. Mennecke performed the Ger.
emony, and Fred Roth, of ST Joseph. Mo.
and Miss Regula Hilperthansen were the
attendants. The happy couple left on
bridal trip to St. Louis, and on their re-
turn their home will re at New Boston.
The bride and groom have many friends
whose congratulations are extended.
John T. Briggs, of Deep River, Iowa
and Miss Ursss jones, of Presumption.
were married by Rev. a. Kerr at his
residence this morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
THE FARMERS INTERESTS
The County Institute in Session aft
Port Byron.
Papers Read Yesterday Afternoon
and Officers Elected last Night
Topics Discussed.

FORT BYRON. Jan. 26.-The Farmers
institute opened in the hall of tn.
x lights of Pythias with a lair attend.
ance of representative farmers from DIFF
ferent parts OF he county. In the .p-
sence of President Darling, John @ o..
borne was made chairman. Rev. A
Harper Offered the opening PRAYER, and
Rev. Henry Brink made the address of
welcome, which was responded to by &
w. Heath.
The first subject on the programme.
The Objects of Farmers Institutes, and
How They may Benefit the People, ~" was
opened by ). w. Heath, ard long and
interesting discussion followed. "Ju-
dlcious Cattle Feeding and Raising :"
was opened by Henry Ssdoris.
lie said judiciOus feeding from birth con-
nected "iIh judicious handling unul the
age OF two and three years old should
make a gain OF three pounds per day A
long and interesting discussion followed
Or. j ) Mathews read an able paper on
Hard Roads" which was well received
and discussed in all its fe ltures
AT the evening session the frs, thing
IN orderwas the election of Ulcers fort c
ensuing year, and resulted as follows:
Presldent-]Ohn G Osborne.
Secretary-S w. Heath
Treasurer-L D Edwards.
Executive COmmittee-W. S. McCu'
loch. A +. HOLSTER. Joe Fitzpatnch.
h CIrbin and Louis Jahns.
Mrs. Henry Brink delivered an address
on Home Amusements" to the larges,
audience we vet have had. The address
was highly praised and was discussed by
number OF members. The event of the
evening was the lecture by Rev. w. T.
Kerr, OF Milan, on his own chosen sub
Ject, How We Used to do and How We
do Now" Excellent music was dis
couIs-d throughout the session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan + $50
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. DONALDSON, Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3, q. and 6 Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
Ind refreshing to the taste, and acts
Esrtly vet promptly on the Kidneys,
4 liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
F7m efectually, dispels colds, head
|rcbes and fevers and cures habitual
|constipatiOn. Syrup of Figs is the
|only remedy of its kind ever pro-
|luced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
|ccrtabIe 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 qualities commend it
10 an and have made 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 it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
tOtrSEilE ~ w. vnst 80
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Fruit Of the Loom

YARD wide, bleached muslin, &c ward
quantity limited to each customer.
Ohe case New York Mills yard wide
oieached muslin, exc yard.
bleached muslins, SAC yard, up TO
best at lowest prices. ~
one case Charter Oak" yard wide
oIeach.o muslin, regular value &c ward !:
sale prics, 4ac yard. - =
one pale Salisbury r unbleached
tity limited - YUAN
Ohnleached muslins, Sic yard up.
ouckshead, a very heavy unbleached
muslin YARD wide, same weight as In
dian head, SIC yard.
All pieacha ID and unbleached muslins
ana sheetlngs marked down.
Come early.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Sheets

and pillow cases ready made, hem
stitched. To advertise this new de-
partment will sell you sheets and pil-
low cases less than price of muslin and
save you the trouble of making
Fruit of the Loom muslin sheets and
pillow cases in two cases.
Lockwood sheets and pillow cases in
two sizes. Linen sheets and pillow
cases. Hemstiched.
Stop, we want to say right here in
the midst of our cotton argument that
our hosiery department has been quite
active and full of bargains.
Have Just received two lots of wool
hose much under price.
One lot misses all wool ribbed hose.
black, sizes 9 to 81, 1870 pair, regu-
lar price Csc.
One lot ladies' all wool black hose,
lSc pair; were 25c.
Early purchases of ginghams. prints
and wash goods arriving daily.
One lot shifting and apron prints at
3Hc yard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend. Ind.

Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind.
Purchased bottle of your "blushes"
of Arend, cor. of Fifth ave- and Madison
st. find it delightful. Will gladly rec
ommend it to others. Yours respectfully,
FRED NJ. ROBERTS.
With Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, III.
Mr.. Roberts is not the only one who
finds BLUSH of Roses" delightful, as
many ladies and gentlemen can testify.
who have purchased it from T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

The weakest must go to the wall"
Salvation Oil is bound to eutstrip ali
competitors. No wonder. il is good and
cheap. Only 90 cents bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

No other preparation combines the
positive economy, the peculiar merI. and
the medicinal power of Hoods Sarssper-
lila.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
NOTICE OF Dissolution.

The co-partnership here'ofote existing be-
tween J. b. eax. NJ q. Rice aud n. Leveen under
the firm name of j. 3. Sax d Co, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent
The business will be continued by j. Il. Sax
aud NJ. c. Rice under the firm name of sax e.
Rice. VINO will take charge of all assets anu as
sumo all debts liabilities Of said late firm and
have the right TO collect and receipt for all bills
and accounts.
Rock Island, Jan. So, 1892.
] b. SAX,
NJ. &. PIGE.
Il. LEVEES
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Can You Eat

Heartily, with relish, and without distress
sfterwaTd7 II not, we recommend to you
Hoods Sarsap arilla, which creates good
appetite and SO invigorates the stomach
and bowels that the food is properly
digested and al its nutriment assimilated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. per-
fectiy harmless, effective. but do not
cause pain or grippe. Be sure to get
Hoods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Looking forward Won will cone,,t
'o"i interests by purchasing now.
This Week

a Few Gays earlier than usual-Monday
morning at $50 o'clock our spring
SAFE OF mu lin will begin. Six DAYS Of
cotton picking and money saving. A
mere mention of above should he
enough. A few quotations will do the
rest "-AA ~ INC
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

A ctive workers everywhere for 'SHFPP'S
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

The finest oyster pstiies to be had in
the city is at the City Stesm Bakery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

WANTED GENERAL SAFE AGENT to
w open headquarters 10 some principal city, as
sumo exclusive control Of our business and ap
point local and sub.agents in every city in this
state; goods in universal demand, and lay net
profit OF 30 to 100 per cent. THE UNION COM
rANY, IA Broadway, New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

WANTED 4 few good statesmen to take orders
w for full line OF fruit and ornamental trees,
small frnils, roses, shrubs, etc. No experience
necessary. References required. GOOD PAY.
address II. P. FREEMAN & CO., ROCHESTER,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

hTONEY TO LOAN-On chattel mortgages
Iv4 watches, diamonds, iewelry, and all articles
Of valne. j. W. Jones. 1914 Second avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27
Intelligence Column.

THE DAILY ARG = delivered at your door
- every evening for 12i5c per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

Observation-Disclosures a; SOC Nineteenth street
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-27

SEitchman Robert FItzsimmons is
hack at work after short tussle with
tle grip.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-24
TOO MANY WIVES.
An Alliance Man Arrested on q
Charge of Bigamy.
The Two Wives Meet In Court.-sensation
al Developments Expected In the Near
Future,

An Alliance special says: William M.
Dean was arrested here today on the
charge of wife desertion and bipamy.
The complainant is Florence Dean of
lronton, Pa, who, IL seems, is wife No, 1,
Ihey were marrie1 at Ironton in 1888 and
resided there quite happily until Feb. s.,
1881, when Dean suddenly deserted his
wife and four children without giving any
reason therefor. His wife lost all trace Of
MIN Tor long time, but few days ago
learned that he was residing here with
another woman. She and her sister.
Miss Mary Wilson, arrived here from
lronton this morning, and upon inyesti-
CATION found that Dean, in addition to be-
ing guilty OF desertion and failure to pro.
vide Tor his family, has committed the
crime OF pigaIny, naving married Miss
Florence Kerr OF Warren last October.
They resided at Newton Falls for short
ilme, but Tor the past few months have
peen living together as man and wife in
this CITY. When the two wives confronted
Dean in Justice Trails court TODAY there
was lively scene. Wife No, 2is yery
indignant ct the deception practiced upon
her and both women are determined to
make 1t very warm for Dean. If the
bigamy case is pressed against him he
VIII OF course go to the penitentiary. His
nope IL 10 buy his first wife off by deciding
to her all his property in Pennsylvanis,
but whether this will be q ietly allowed
by wife No. 2 is very doubtful. The
which are to come will no
doubt prove very interesting. Both the
women in the case are seid TO stand high
In The communities where they resided
previous to marrying Dean. He is man
OF some wealth but OF little stability.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-24
ROBBING THE DEAD.
4 Massillon Man Tries to Get the
Money
Belonging to His Dead ohum-caroncr
John b H.openhimer Very Indignant over
the Affair,

Coroner John H. Openhimer has return.
ed from Massilion where he went yester-
Gay 10 hold an inquest on the remains of
Jonn Mera who was killed in the mines Of
the Drake Coal Co. The coroner is very
indignantat the actions of one August
property belonging to the dead maj, and
then wanted TO thrash the coroner because
that gentleman objected to such proceed
ings,
The following special from Massillop
tells the story: John Mera, a single man,
aged thirty-seven, was crushed TO death
by fall OF rock in the Drake Coal COM
pany's mine today. The dead man board.
ed with August Braughman, bis working
partner In the mine, and the body was
Drought to his home In this city. When
Coroner Openhmer arrived at the home
he was the cause of developing a rare
specimen OF humanity in the person of the
aead mans chum. The coroner found
him rummaging Mera's trunk, having
secured certificate of deposit for 1875,
which was taken from him, Brauphmar,
claimed that $40 was due him for board,
which Is known to be false. He demand
ed $40 for keeping the body In his house,
threatened to throw il into the stree II the
amount was not paid and the body had to
be removed TO undertaking rooms.
The chum of the deceased also coolly
informed the coroner that he wanted SlOO
of the money paid over TO him TO buy a
coffin and $50 to put up monument. To
attest his grief over the loss of his COM
panion Mr.. Braughman got on a big drunk
this afternoon and would have been lock.
ed up but for the fact that his wife Is on
the verge OF maternity. 1t Ia known that
Mera possessed considerably more money
than the certificate and the coroner got
out a search warrant tonight in order to
make thorough examination of Braugh.
mans premises.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-24
C0LLlDED WITH A TRAIN.
ID. II. Slusssr of Louisville Struck by
&C. q c. Train,
While Crossing the Track on East Third
Street Early Saturday Morning.-Inter-
nal Injuries Feared.-The Particulars.

ID. M. Slusser of Louisville, one of the
pest known residents of Stark county, met
with very serious accident shortly before
O'Clock thls morning, while driving to
canton. While the injuries are severe
and may result fatally,it is great wonder
that Mr., Slusser was not instantly killed.
Mr. S!usser and Sam Carney, his hired
man, left Louisville al an early hour this
morning, intending to visit the Canton
market where the first named gentleman
has stall. They were in covered wag.
on which was entirely closed by means OF
glass doors on the side. All went well
until Canton was reached. They proceed.
ed up East Third street and as they were
on the Cleveland & Canton track, to their
horror, they saw the fast south bound
freight train only few feet distant. An
effort was made TO cross the track but the
engine struck the rear end of the wagon.
Mr.. Slusser and Mr.. Carney were thrown
10 the ground, some ten feet from the
track. Pieces of the wagon, and broken
egg crates covered the bodies of the un-
fortunate men. Assistance soon arrived
and II was discovered that Mr.. Slusser
was quite seriously injured. He was un-
conscious and was taken to the residence
OF Henry Ziegler No. 81 E lst Third street.
Or. Post was summoned and found that
no bones were broken, but it is feared the
gentleman is injured internally. Mr..
Carney was not injured and after gather
ing up the debris proceeded to the market
house. The horses were not hurt.
Mrs. Slusser was notified and came
over from Louisville. Her husband was
sill unconscious when she arrived and il
Is feared his injuries will prove serious.
sam Carney was seen at the market
house by News. .DEMoc2AT reporter and
stated they heard no bell or whistle until
on the track. He says the train was rum
ming at full speed.
David Brown was engineer of the train
which is due in Canton at 5:15 The rail-
way officials claim the company is in no
way to blame for the.accident and that the l
train was running very slowly.
The injured man is well and favorably \
known. He is ga years OF age. His chill /
iren are Rev. o. W. Slusser of Alliance,
Harvey Slasser, Mrs. Frank Doll of Colo /
rado; Lincoln Slusser OF Nebraska; Ada
Slusser of Nebraska; Austin Slusser, Mrs.
Lee Weastler OF Louisville and Mrs. Oys-
er of Louisville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-24

There Is nothing suggestive of a corpse
about the Young Mems Democratic club
OF Canton. II any one ever had such an
insane idea, it would have been dispelled
had they attended the meeting at the
headquarters In Basis hall last evening.
There was large number of members ia
attendance aud the meeting was very en-
thusiastic. In point Of fact IL was simply
bubbling over with that element of sue
cess.
AT the meeting last evening, routine
business was transacted In its regular or.
der and many interesting subjects dis
cussed. At a former meeting of the club
a committee had been appointed to inves-
ngate and report concerning the project
OF forming q beneficial association in con
junction with the club. The project met
with favor at the very outset and the com.
mittee was much encouraged and made a
careful examination into the matter. The
plan was considered not only feasible but
very desirous. To all well regulated and
substantial organizations there is an asso-
clauon of this kind and II was deemed es.
sental that one be formed by the club.
The committee therefore brought in
report OF that kind, and were much
grahfied to find that their report met with
the unanimous favor of the club. The
benefits accruiDg from such an
association are manifold and the project
was discussed In all It's bearing. The club
decided to inaugurate such plan and the
assoclation will be formed in the very
near future. II will he known as the
Young Mems Democratic Beneficial
Association.
1t Is not the purpose OF the club to make
the affair exclusive, but an invitation will
be extended TO every Democrat in the
county who is member of any organized
Democratic club TO become a member of
the association. The following committee
was appointed to draft a Constitution and
by-laws: j. .J. Whitacre, j. b. Michener,
Charles Seeman, j. ID. Barry and Frank
Goshorn. This committee will report al
the next meeting which will be held next
Tuesday evening. A committee was also
appointed TO apply to the proper euthori.
ties OF the State for charter.