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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

Mrs. Cora Weaver plead guilty to
larceny in the county court yester-
dav afternoon. and was fined $25 and
costs.
Thieves broke into the chicken
house OF Henry Hetter on Ninth
street between Sixth and Seventh
avenues last night and stole a dozen
of Mr.. Hetter's choice game birds.
Constable Eckhart to-day arrested
DR.. f. NJ. Boyer on a warrant charg-
inc him with malpractice in connec-
ton with the case of Mable La
Grange. who destroyed her child by
drowning it in the Mississippi some
three weeks ago. He is now con-
fined in the county jail.
The merchant tailoring establish
ment of j. &. thinner. on Second
avenue. was burglariZcd on Monday
night by an entrance being made
through i window on the Nineteenth
street side. The maraudcrs opened
the safe and wrcnched the knobs of
the drawers. but secured no money.
4 suit of clothes. an oVercoat. a coat
and vest and three pairs of pants
were secured by the burglars. The
police do not seem 10 know that 4
burglary has been committed there
Thomas Carr Swore out warrant
Yesterday against Rene DeSmet on
account of his having pointed re
volvcr nj him. Carr loaned DeSmet
Il dollar. the latter giving him his
ACCORDION A. security. De~met went
to Cars boarding house on Monday
night and upon gaining entrance 10
hi room he took the ACCORDION and
started out with il. Carr was about
to interfere when De Smct drew his
revolver on him. The latter was ar
rested and Magistrate Wivill today
fined him $50 and costs for carrying
concealed weapons.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

For reasons unknown matters in
the j. = L. line are extremely quiet
At present and there are those who
affirm that nothing more viii be
heard of it. But this can hardly be
true. 1t is a fact that Mr.. Hook pro-
missed to have cars running into
Galesburg by the 1st of June. but at
the rate matters are progressing at
present they will not be running in
here for wear or more. So far as
known not a single part of the right
of way between this city and Canton
has vet been purchased, and yet 1T Is
said that the work is being pushed on
the other side of the latter city. In
this city money to the amount OF
about SO. 900 has been spent by the
committee in securing right OF way
and in getting options. To he sure
this money has all been furnished by
the J. $ f. people. In one or two
instances the option has abont eN-
pired.-Galegburg Mail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

The Sidney goes up tomorrow
night.
The Mary Morton will 90 down
Friday morning
The United States Lily. in charge
of Capt. Crapstcr. i expected up this
evening.
The stage OF water nj Rock Island
bridge ut noon today was 1900. and
the temperature was -.
The f. Kutledge and K. j. Wheel
or were the only boats that had
passed through the draw of Rock
Island bridge up to noon today.
Weverhauser * Denkmann's new
steam boat has been licensed by the
SURVEYOR OF customs. and Inspectors
Knapp and Ycager have gone over
her hull and boilers. The vessel has
been named the T. Weverhpuser.
The +. Weyerh1uscr is 40 feet in
length and il II feet broad and A
deep amid ships. He tonnage capa-
city is 216.76 tons and her hull is
beautifully modelled. The new boat
came out this morning. Capt. Hug
inin on the roof.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

a social dance will be given ut X
p. hall next Friday evening by the
young people of tri-city society cir
cles.
Mrs. Leopold Simon is giving re-
ceDtion to her tri-city friends at her
home on Nineteenth street this after
noon.
Miss Anna Moore entertained a
party of her young friends, at her
home on Moline avenue, last even
ING. A delightful evening was spent
by all.
The Standard club gave another of
its pleasant parties at its rooms in
the Krell & Math building last night.
Schillinger's orchestra furnished the
music, refreshments being served by
Krell & Math.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
The Libby Prison War Museum.

OF the many attractions outside OF
the Worlds fair in Chicago, there
are but few in which there is so much
interest conferred as there is in the
Libby Prison War Museum. In 1899
this celebrated prison was removed
from Richmond to Chicago and con-
verified into n war museum. The
project was undertaken by syndl-
cate of the best known business men
of the city whose enterprise was con-
ceived in a commercial spirit, but
has attained = national reputation.
project such as this, was never
before heard of. To move n brick
and stone building the size of Libby
more than thousand miles, across
rivers and mountains. was an enter
prise that many of the best known
contractors in the west refused to
undertake at any price. But the
move was made with success. Then
the famous old structure was filled
with war material that represents
the work of lifetime and the eX-
pcnditure of $500 900. The great
collection is conceded to be second
to none in the country and includes
much of the most valuable material
that the greatest civil war the world
has ever known has left to posterity.
The collection includes thousands
and thousands of relics OF every de-
scription. many of which form i'm
portant links in the history Of the
nation. The old building itself is
fraught with interesting memories
and the story of the celebrated tun-
mel escape of February Q. 1861. never
fails to interest the visitors. One
hundred and nine Union officers
made their escape through that tunnel
which formed one of the most thrill
inc events in the history of the war.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

Among the marriage licenses is
sued yesterday was one to Edward
Collins and Nellie Purcell. 1t is sup
posed that the party who will give
the name to the new domestic firm
is the hustling city editor of the
Times, although that worthy hasn't
taken any of his brother scribes into
his confidence. probably wishing to
scoop his contemporaries by having
the item appear first in his own
paper. This shows what desperate
means an enterprising reporter will
employ to get news in dull times.
He needn't feel so big about it. how
ever, or be so mysterious, as several
of us have been married for some
time. and our self Importance is rap
idly falling to par. Mr.. Collins is to
be congratulated. but not knowing
when the wedding is to take place,
the Tribune reserves its congratula-
tions to his partner until he squares
himself for being so confoundediy
sly.-Davenport Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
Got There .rustthe Same

\ Rock Island woman who was
trading in Davenport Saturday for
got a parcel or two. She was on a
bridge car approaching the big bridge
when she missed the parcel. She got
off the car with her feet in the direc-
ton she was going. She took a few
somersauIts and landed on the St.
Paul railroad track. The engineer of
the train that was coming in saw the
performance. and put the air on his
train so quick that it brought his
passengers up standing. and saved
the woman's life. She then got on
another car and rode back to Brady.
She got off this car n little more
gracefully, but got of in front of an
electric car and had her life saved for
the second time in Il quarter hour
by the quick action of the motorman.
But she got her package-Davenport
Leader
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
Friday and Saturday. April %

Friday and Saturday, April %
and 30, | will offer fine china
in odd pieces at one-fifth off. BY
odd pieces / mean
Olive dishes. Decorated plates,
Chop dishes, Fruit dishes,
Celery trays, Pudding sets,
Pin trays, Salad bowls,
Bon bons. Porcelain vases
Also at actual cost, my entire
line of decorated after-dinner
coffees. Here is chance to
brighten the dining table, the
side-board, or the bric-a-brac
shelves, at a very low cost. You
are invited to call and inspect at
any time, but no sales will be
made at the special price before
Friday and Saturday.
G. NJ. LOOSELY.
China, Glass and Lamps.
lo09 Second Avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

At a meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Y. NJ. c. a. yesterday the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-G. NJ. Loosely.
ce-President-J. ID. Warnock.
Recording Secretary-O. l.. Ben
way.
Treasurer-C. +. Adams.
The new committee will be APP
pointed next week.
The ninth anniversary exercises of
the association will be held next Sun
day, seven churches cooperating in
the service. The annual report will
be presented in each church at the
morning service, followed by an add
dress by local speaker. No collect
ion will be taken or subscription
asked for.
F. w. Lang, the former general
secretary of the association, will be
present and lead the Young mems
meeting next Sunday afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
..She Couldn't Mary Three. :"

No company that we have ever
heard Of has ever come to our city
with such favorable couriers as She
Couldn't Marry Three. >" They have
the unanimous endorsement of the
New York Press. and this, you may
rest assured. will be your only
chance to see this superior company,
as they Will make no stops going
from San Francisco to New York
City We have no doubt of their
success here.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
..Amateur Musical Convention :"

All honorary and active members
of the Amateur Musical club, who
would like tickets of admission to
the Convention of Women's Amateur
Musical clubs, to be held at the
Worlds fair in June, should apply
at once to Mrs. J. r. X u16al1.
Mrs. FRANK ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
TO REALMS OF SHADE.
Death of Mrs. Conrad Schmidt-Demise of
Oliver Robbins.

Death OF Mrs Conrad Schmidt-Demise OF
Oliver Robbins.
Mrs. Conrad Schmidt died at her
home. 1913 Seventeenth street. at 9
O'Clock last evening of paralysis, af-
ter an illness of only a few days,
aged SO years, s months and 3 days
Deceased was native of Germany,
coming to this country with her hus-
band in 1857. They first settled in
East Davenport, removing to this
city five years later, where they have
since resided She was the mother
of eight children, four of whom, to-
gether with her husband. survive
her, they being as follows: Mrs.
Henry Martin, of Cleveland, O. :;
William. of Murphysborough III;
Mrs. John Dahn, of this city. and
Dora, who resides at home. The de-
ceased lady was well known, being a
long time resident of the city. and
has q large circle of friends who will
sympathize with the bereaved family
in their affection.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Friday afternoon from the house.
Oliver Robbins.
Mrs. W. W. Robbins arrived in the
city this morning with the remains
of the late Oliver Robbins. who died
at Wichita, Kan. on Monday. The
young man. who was but - years
of age. formerly resided in Edging-
ton. where his remains will be in
TERED from the Presbyterian church
there tomorrow. Deceased during
his residence at Edgington had made
warm friends, who will be panied to
learn of his untimcly death.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

The house of commons has met on
Sunday II times, on various occa-
sions when urgency demanded it.
The first time was in the reign of Ed
ward III, the last at the death of
George II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
KNOWLEDGE

49,, comfort and Improvement and
Brin5 70 personal enjoyment when
R1li, :, n.e3 The many, who live bet
l51il! u ntbrrs and enjoy life more, with
sf tI aarrnenditure, by more promptly
Is taP tLe worlds best products to
,diPu da5. of physical being, will attest
be meme to health Of the pure liquid
NV, we principles embraced in the
A ~ Syrup Of Figs.
HIiyI c!r,csjlcncc is due to its presenting
II H. Form form most acceptable and pleas
j '.' the he taste. the refreshing and truly
81. y s '"i nroncrties of q perfect lax
o ,a1. ,c.t,iisrtually cleansing the system,
3 A.,.iIinr colds, headaches and tevers
dl'i' n,'a,--Tanantiv curing constipation:
ana .,t 80, .;ven satisfaction to millions and
i i. ~ NTH the approval of the medical
Hf. w. ";'lr becauSe it acts on the Kid
lg Pr, liver and Bowels without weak
l.;;ng them and it is perfectly free from
~ - objectionable substance.
''s st,r m of Figs is for sale by all drug
-s.,.in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
:t ,'slT by the California Fig Syrup
r. vs., onIv whose name Is printed on every
,,,Esge also the name, Syrup of Figs,
tT5 being well informed, you Will not
a .,csnt any substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

Aunt Jane-Is the water where you
live now soft or hard
Wee Niece guess its pretty hard
The girl spattered some on tn lamp
chimney the other night, an it broke
all to pieces. News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
A Drawing Room IdyI.

Strephon-Will you accept this
ring as an emblem of my love, be-
cause it has no ending2
Phy1lis-No; because it is also an
emblem of my love, for it has no be-
ginning. -Harper's Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
The Weather Forecast.

For the next SO hours from a. m
the indications are: Rain and wind
storms, with slight variations in
temperature; probably clearing and
cooler Thursday evening; winds east
to northwest.
L r W.rz Obcaryar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
Preparing to Enlarge Again.
MCCABE BROS, g

Have completed arrangements for adding Their pres
ent quarters the Bowby music emily and
the vacated offices of the Mississippi Valley Insurance Co
opening out onto Eighteenth rre uniting
1880 feet of floor space. This itself
equals two large in and when filed with various
lines Of merchan size will added attraction On ac-
count OF lie easing space bust
ness TO do this very low prices b. named and
here they
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
DISCUSSING BASE BALL.
The Meeting Last Evening--The Local
Ciub-The Grounds.

Ciub-The Grounds.
Last nights meeting OF the Rock
Island Base Ball association was at
tended by all the directors and also
by Harry Sage and Harry O'Day. of
the Twin City team. The PROPOSE
ton to place a semi-professional club
in the field as proposed in last nights
ARGUS was discussed and arrange
ments made whereby the team will
have the use of the associations field
properties. the nine to be composed
as given in the ARGUS. 1t was deter
mined that the club 90 to Peoria for
games next Saturday and Sunday.
Bert Cunningham is to be manager,
and Harry O'Day field captain.
Twin City Park
This morning Street Supt. Blais-
dell sent up Il couple of men to Twin
City park and removed the east fence
in conformity with the councils or
ders at its last meeting. The ball
association does not think it has
been treated rightly by the council
on this matter and that the action
has very much the appearance OF
prejudice. When the association
was given the right to the 80 feet on
Forty-third street. it in return gave
the city the use of Forty-second
street. which is not plated and be-
longs to the association under its
lease. The fence Will probably be
rebuilt on the property line. and the
arrangement of the diamond altered
so that the change will not interfere
with the use of-the grounds as here
tDforp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

The bond of +. l.. Eastman. reap
pointed poormaster at Moline by the
city council of that city the other
evening, will be presented again in
the morning, and in view of the de-
ciSion of the circuit court in the mat
ter, should be approved without fur
Their DELAY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
Rugs, Rugs.

smyrna Rugs by the hundreds ut
just % per cent below what you can
buy them elsewhere. We have the
real Smyrnas both 16 and IS inches
for doors. also bureau and sofa sizes.
&c, 80 and SO inches. also IA small
sizes for doors go at 15c a piece; not
more than three to any one customer.
Remember that we have a large
lot of japanese and China straw mat
tings which we are selling at Just
about half price.
Window shades, l, 200 best spring
roller Opaque window shades all at
the one price, 25c. Come early and
get choice of colors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
Ge.. + Roth. Il. \. Donaldson
Roth & D0laldSOl'S
Real Estate
LAND EXCHANGE.

ii you contemplate buying. selling
R" 'Nrhanging residence or business
property 1t Will positively pay you
"eai on us. rs we constantly have
large list OF desirable property on
'" books to select from and we can
,'PP! your wants promptly. We
@'' have a number of choice lots in
o., parts OF the city and will under
'-Ae to build a number of houses for
wi customers on terms very greatly
their advantage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

Mr.. Sinnctt'S selection was then
made unanimous. after which he as
sumed the chair and in doing SO he
thanked the members for their con-
sideration and assured them that he
would do all in his power to serve
them acceptably. He spoke of the
good condition of the county finan-
cially, and expressed his wish for a
year of progress and prosperity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26
THE NEW BOARD.
Supervisors Meet and Observation-Disclosures
Sinnett

supervisors Meet and Observation-Disclosures
The new board of supervisors met
at the court house at = O'Clock this
afternoon for organization, the fol-
lowing new members being present.:
Hampton. W. Il. Carey: Cordova.
Homer c. Metzgar; Moline, George
II. Mckinley; Rock Island, Charles
Oberg; Drury. John q. Powell; Coal
Valley, +. K. Lees; Zuma. John
Swank.
On motion, l.. +. Cralle was chosen
Temporary chairman and a committee
OF three. composed of Supervisors
Britton, Schafcr and Mckinley were
appointed on credentials. After the
report had been received motion
was made that an informal ballot for
chairman OF the board be taken.
which resulted n follows: Hasson ..
Sinnett II, Crallc =. Schoonmakcr 6,
Schafer :, and Wilson l On the
formal ballot. +. NJ. Sinnett was
chosen chairman for the ensuing
wear. the following being the vote:
Sinnett Is. Schoonmaker 9. Schafer
>. HaSsOu |.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-26

F. j. WALZ, Observer.
St. Paul daily globe., 1893-08-16
THE NoRTHERN pAolFIC.

The placing of the Northern Pacific
railroad in the hands of receivers yes
terday comes neither as a shock nor d
surprise to the business community.
AT Intervals for several weeks Wall
street has been regaled with reports
that such an event was about to hap
pen, and, while no one outside of the
officials could say that this would be the
result, the feeling of its possibility, or
even its probability, has caused any de-
pressing effect oe the announcement
to be discounted.
The stock is not scattered among the
people throughout the country, as was
the case at the time OF the JAY COOKE
failure At that time it was almost
peoples affair." Now the stock and
bonds are chiefly held by parties who
deal in such securities and expect them
TO have their fluctuations.
So far as the general public along the
line traversed by the road is concerned,
if it makes ripple, it will be in an ad-
vantageons direction. There will not,
for the present at least, be any occasion
to set aside earnings to pay interest on
bonds. The earnings will now be used
entirely for the prompt payment of en-
pioyes, the purchase of supplies and
general operating expenses. The nam
ing of Mr.. OAKEs as one of and the
leading receiver shows that there will
be no change of policy i'll the operation
of the line.
The statement of Vice sPresident
WILLIAMS gives the reasons for the
step>very clearly. In view of the pres
ent business situation it was the only
way the whole system could be
kept together. Branches and leased
lines were liable to be cut off from the
main trunk, but by the receivership all
is preserved intact. and the business of
the road will proceed with more smooth
ness than before.
While such an event is to be regretted,
as are all business reverses, it is not be-
cause of its material effect upon the
Northwest or the country at large. The
very magnitude of the enterprise ren-
ders it certain to be carried by its own
WEIGHT
St. Paul daily globe., 1893-08-16
Mahomet Was Represented.

One of the most charming and sue
ceSsful social gatherings of the season
was held last evening at the home of
the Misses Marshall. 10 and 81 East
Tenth street, under the auspices of the
Central Park NJ. E. Church Ladies' Aid
society. An elegant programme
was prepared, rendered as follows:
Instrumental = Miss. Edith Miller,
Mrs. w. j. Evans and Miss Wood:
vocal, Mrs. j H. Shea, the Misses
Wood, DR.. Whitcombe, of New Haven,
Conn. and others ;Feadings. Mrs. Holm
quist; special remarks by Shieks Rau
Jau and Abdoul Kercem, of Calcutta,
India, upon India and its religious Gus
toms and castles; also their impressions
of America and its people.
The ShiekS. whose attendance had
been secured through the courtesy of
MessrS. YerXa Brothers. also prepared
and served refreshments, assisted by
Mr.. Daley, Mr.. McCawley, Mrs. Priem,
MIR. Russell, Miss Lille Hicks and Mrs.
Bradshaw. An elaborate flower dis
play was presented and arranged by
Mr.. and Mrs. Maiilard, of Silver Lake.
Everything bore festive appear
ance. thanks to the lIluminations ar
ranged by William Pett Morgan and
Mr.. Mcdonald.
The church funds will benefit largely
by the generosity of the one hundred
and forty guests who were present.
St. Paul daily globe., 1893-08-16
PRETTY POLLY POLLARD.
Her Old Lover Wants Her to
Drive Breckenridge to the
Wall

Her Old Lover Wants Her to
Drive Breckenridge to the
Wall.
NEW YORK, Aug. ia Washington
correspondent teiegraphing his paper
regarding the BreckenridgePo Pollard suit
tells this story: Miss Pollard, whe n
quite young lady. was seft to
college by an elderly admirer upon
condition that when her education
was completed she would marry
him. She met Breckinrdge, and
her generous lover was discarded with
out explanation. Years eiaDsed. and he,
meantime, assumed that Miss Pollard's
only reason for refusing to marry him
was that he was not sufficiently edu-
Gated and stylish for her.
Recently when driven frantic by the
marriage of Breckenridge to another
woman, and in her desolation Miss Pol
lard confided the truth to her Old ad-
mirer.
HE possessed ample means, and he
probably agreed to supply her with the
money necessary to procure ample re-
venge. He said he wanted TO kill him
socially and politically; to condemn him
to life of ostracism; to make him an
Outcast, stunned by the people who had
so long honored him.
"lt was through his persuasion that
Miss Pollard consented to file her suit.
The old admirer, who is not the senior
OF Breckinridge, not only sustainS and
supports the woman he fancled in her
girihood. but he is willing to make her
his wife when he shall have driven
Breckenridge to utter retirement