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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10

The laughable comedy, ''Incog, =
the latest hit, is to be presented at
the Burtis. at Davenport. tonight.
1t will draw packed house.
The funny comedy, Little Mug
get. trade marked continuous laugh
ter. which appears at HarPer's thea
tire tonight. has been on the boards
for the last nine years, and those
who saw it first are laughing yet. To
describe the comedy more thorough
" we quote of an eXchange-''f he.
who replaces a frown by smile is as
much of 4 benefactor as he who
makes n blade of grass grow in spot
barren before, then number of ac-
tors last night got a score of credits
on their final account. True, the
smiles were generally of the horse
laugh order. and nobody in the house
seemed particularly sad even at the
beginning. but H. $. Cawthorn's
90 BRADY" was irresistible, and Dick
Chalfant. as Billy Simpkins,' was
an inimitable fool. Miss Florence
Wheeler. as Little Nugget" even
failed to overdo the sweetness act. "
and her dancing was indeed artistic.
and Charles A. Mason. as .'Jakey'
the German. who rendered German
parodies on the latest popular songs,
carried the house by storm. Miss
Susie Forester, Mrs. Simpkins, rs
we'll rs Harry Talbot as the ''Crimi-
nal Lawyer" seemed satisfied with
the part given them, without striv-
ing for distinction in other lines.
Those who went for laugh should
feel better this morning, and these
who expected more have only them
selves to blame. As facial and leg
contortionist, Cawthorh can take the
cake. even though he be less apt with
his tongue than Mrs. Simpkins.n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
REVENUE COLLECTORSHIP
The Appointment Said to he Expected in II
Few Days.

The Peoria Transcript a>hing-
ton correspondent sends his paper
the following:
An appointment expected within a
few DAYS is the internal revenue COL
Iector for the Peoria district. which
leads all other districts in the coun-
Try in the amount OF collections.
DR.. Wilson. who filled the office ac-
ceptablv dur nc Mr.. Cleveland FIRST
term. will be reappointed probably.
DR.. Wilson lad an interview with
Secretary Carlisle Yesterday. The
visit was in the nature Of an object
lesson. 1t wa to satisfy the Secre-
tarv that the n was no doubt OF the
doctors physical ability to assume
the responsibilities. Like so many
other of these internal revenue cases,
the Peoria relationship contest has
developed some bitterness FRIENDS
of rival candi dates could not attack
DR.. Wilson On his record, so they
expressed to the secretary great lear
that owing to an attack OF illness
wear ago DR.. Wilson would not De
able to discharge the duties. lheS
pressed this with much earnestness.
DR.. Wilson. therefore. called To leI
the secretary see for himself that ne
is not n sick man.
Probably on
While DR.. Wilson made an excel
lent collector during Mr.. Cleveland ;
first term and his reaPpolntmeni
would give great satisfaction ana
while his name was mentioned in
connection with the office early III
the summer, the matter OF his can
didacy was dropped at the time
President Cleveland declared his IN
tention of not permitting eN-oilce
holders to be again appointed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
KNOWLEDGE

. .,rfort and Improvement ana
4 PERSONAL enjoyment when
The many, who live bet
4 '.tg~,anI enjoy life more, with
4 rr.-nre. nv more promptly
4 -t. worlds best products TO
4 rhv-ieaI being, will attest
4 w health of the pure liquid
r-inrfples embraced in the
4 syrup Of Figs
4 ....rcc Is due to is presenting
4 en- most acceptable and pleas
.., =, the refreshing and truly
4 n-n,r.ies of 4 perfect lax
finally cleansing the system,
r.rl,. headaches and fevers
1r.r-.v curing constipation.
I. .r satisfaction 10 millions and
T. me approval Of the medical
N because it acts on the Kid
r.- and Bowels without weak
1 m and It is perfectly free from
,-i1nable substance.
.f FIGS is for sale by all drug
.ranI = bottles, but it is man.
4 hv the California Fig Syrup
Il whose name /. printed on every
r.. rnp name. Syrup of Figs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
At the HOSPITAL.

Gus Anderson and Desire Tract,
patients suffering with typhoid fever,
have been discharged from st. An
thongs hospital, cured.
Mrs. Michael Brahm, who is very
low with internal cancer, was taken
to the hospital this morning.
Cornelius Shea. of Joliet, has been
brought to the hospital, having a
severe ailment with his tongue.
Carl Bloom. typhoid fever patient,
was admitted to the hospital Satur-
day.
Douglass Wait. who fell from 6
smoke stack, in Moline, three weeks
ago. has been brought to the hospi
tai for treatment,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
A GO WITH GLOVES.
An Entertaining Sparring Exhibition at
the Manhattan Club

Tom Cox. of Rock Island. and j.
F. Hayes. of Omaha, SPARED eight
rounds for points at the Manhattan
club last evening. the former besting
his opponent and being declared the
victor by Referee Charles Moth.
The conditions provided for Is
round sparring match for points,
Charles Moth. the wrestler, being
chosen referee while Jack Driscoll
otficiated as chief second for Cox,
Con Tobin acting in like capacity
for Hayes. sam Sample and James
jackson We're time keepers. Cox
won the choice of corners. and the
men appeared at II o'clock The
contest proved an animated and
hignly interesting exhibition OF
the art Of self defense. the
contestants appearing to their
best advantage. and while Hayes
showed himself to be gamey and ag-
grcssive and fully up in the scientific
points. = Cox demonstrated his
superiority in his reach, and was
also too wary for his antagonist.
Hayes became easily winded. and in
this lies one explanation for his de-
feat. Cox, on the other hand. was
as bright when the match was over
as when he entered the ring.
The Contest by Rounds
The story OF the exhibition as told
by rounds is rs follows:
First Roundabout men SPARED
for an opening without results.
Second Round-The second round
was similar to it, except that Hayes
displayed signs of being winded.
Third Round-There was some
lively sparring on both sides, the
round closing in CoN's favor.
Fourth Round-Haye> led, but Cox
duckcd cleverly each time and land
ed nicely in return.
Fifth Round-There was some eN-
cellent Sparring on both sides, with
results about equa! when time was
called.
Sixth Round-The best >parring
was displayed in this round. Hayes
making. if anything, the better show
inc of the two.
Seventh Roundabout were eau
ttous. Hayes again showing indica-
tions of being winded.
Eighth Round-Atter some fine
! sparring on both sides. the round
closed with Hayes decidedly bested
and the referee proclaimed Cox the
winner of the contest.
Tn" Wrestling Match
The time and place OF the wrest
ling match between Farmer Mar
tin Burns and Charles Moth. of st
Paul. have been fixed for Friday even
ing, Oct. -, at Harper'- theatre. Il
gives every promise OF being @rea
event in the sporting community.
There will he an entertainment a
the Manhattan Thursday night
| Charles Moth. of ST. Paul, who i.
matched to ,vrcstlei. Farmer" Burn.
on the 27th. will undertake to throw
John Voss. of Rock Island. six time:
i'm an hour on q wager.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
l olice Points.

Ano4I,,uos e.. 1890 49,. r..
n ,.i' - 'o'eii ii"li,
- III ~ NJ '''h io"i'"
,''''' S''''
A. NJ. bar the IUnatlc confined
IN the county JAN Is growing daily
more NlpIeui anu NomeihlhG Will
" ,'"n . - -, ',uIe Sun ~ Pc MN III
W gu. r 'l''' '''' ''''il nus
Johh ''rlhAts was FOUND near the
A WI! auhGe "tPoI at hlldhISht by
oi'lt'r ohIN,ler III Il dem"ralIzed
state "i IhtoN cation. lie mad fallen
anu INJURED ms shoulder severely.
ms morning magistrate schroeder
,Iir' MN - = no coHl i'F h"' taxing
"e'''I care OF H''l'o''''
C. Charles Smith was arrested last
night for the larceny and embezzle-
mcnt of So from George W. Aster
x Co. The warrant WAS sworn out
some time ago. but Smith disappeared
at the time and ON his return the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
Locating the Lights


After the aldermen had reported
to the council their decisions as to
the location Of the lights, the entire
list was approved by unanimous vote
of the council as follows:
First Ward-New lights placed at
Fourth street and Sixth avenue and
at Seventh street and Fifth avenue.
No changes were made in the lights
a at present stationed.
Third Ward-New lights to be put
at Fifteenth street and Second ave
nue. and Fifteenth street and Ninth
avenue. The present lights are not
to he disturbed.
Fourth Ward-AdditiOna lights
are to be located at Twentieth street
and First avenue. and AT Nineteenth
street and Eleventh avenue. The
present light nj Second avenue and
Twentieth street i to be moved n
block further south.
Fifth Ward-New lights are to
be hung nj Twenty-third street and
Ninth avenue, and Twenty-second
street and Tenth avenue. The lamp
Twentv-Sccond street is to he moved
100 feet further south.
Sixth Ward-The two new lights
are to be placed respectively, al
Twenty-tifth street and Ninth ave
nue. and at Twenty-eighth and Fifth
and-one-half avenue. The other lights
are to continue as now.
Seventh Ward-The new lights
are to be placed at Thirty-fiftL
street and Fourteenth avenue, and al
Forty-fourth street and Eleventh eve
nue.. The light at the corner OF
Thirty-fifth and Seventh avenue, i
to be moved to the top OF the hill.
the one at Seventh avenue and Thir-
ty-frst street to Thirty-seconds street
and Fifteenth avenue, and the one or
Fifth avenue and Thirty-frst street.
is to be moved 20 feet west.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10

The Verne Swan was the only
packet in these waters today.
The-stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at noon was Las; the tem-
perature was 80.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10

TWO strangers Prevail Upon Him Tn
IRA" Large sum From the Bank
Which They Secure and Decamp The
same Old Song With IA Different Tune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10

The laughable comedy, ''lncog."
the latest hit, is to be presented at
the Burtis. at Davenport. tonight.
II Win draw a packed house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
LIGHTS LOCATED.
The Distribution of Public lllu-
mination Fixed.
UNDER THE NEW CONTRACT.
The Aldermen Place Two More Lamps in
Each Ward and Some Alterations are
Made i'm Those Already Stationed-The
Council Meeting last Evening.


The city council met in adjourned
session last evening to attend to the
duties of locating the lights under
the new contract with Davis Com
pany for public illumination. I'm
der the arrangements now determined
upon. each ward gets two more
lights. making II additional ones in
all. and increasing the number in the
city to an even 40. 1t was decided
on Aid. Maucker's motion to place
all lights over the center of
the intersections of streets.
thus giving wider range
for the rays. In all the wards,
except the Second. the new lights
were placed by the respective alder
men last evening. and few changes
in some instances made in the loca-
ton OF present lights. In the Second
ward Aid. Schroeder asked that the
matter be postponed until the next
meeting. to enable his colleague.
Aid Kinncr. who is out of the city.
to act with him in determining the
locations.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-10
WORKED FOR $4,000
Supervisor Henry S. Case Vic
timized.
ROBBED BY CONFIDENCE MEN

Two Strangers Prevail Upon Him TO
Draw Large sum From the Bank
Which They Secure and Decamp The
Same Old Song With IA Different Tune.
Supervisor Henry 5. Case. Of
South Rock Island, was done up to-
day to the tunC of 81. 800 by pair
OF confidence men who have been
working him, IS near as can be ascer-
tanned for couple of DAYS. Mr..
Case was so agitated over his loss
this afternoon that he could not de-
scribe how the scheme was worked
but the transaction involved the sale
some land in South Rock Island TO
the men. About noon today Mr.
Case came to Rock Island and drew
$1,000 from Mitchell Il Lvude's bank.
He was accompanied by one of the
workers. and 10y agreement the two
went back toward Mr.. Cases house
where the money was to be counted
and in consideration OF ii and
inc Iahu MT. case was to receive
larger sum Of money in day or
two. In the woods. near Mr.. Case'>
home, they net the other operator
who desired to count the money
there. The two strangers took the
money. and. after counting it over.
instead OF returning il to Mr.. Case
drove off. H was obliged to walk
home. and litching up. drove tc
Rock Island. and notified the sheriff
and the police. A reward OF 5000 ha,
been offered for the fine workers.
The men have been stopping at tn,
kimball house, Davenport, and tn,
RIG was from Wadsworth's livery sta
BILE. Davenport
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
HOW 1t Became Popular

When people find an article much
superior to anything of the kind they
have ever before used, they are al
most sure to tell their friends about
it, especially if they know of some
friends needing such an article.
Dealers also soon learn the true value
of their goods, and when they have
on article of unusual merit they will
almost invariably mention the fact to
their customers. This accounts in a
great measure for the large sale on
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy.
Here is an instance: w. l.. Need
ham, prominent citizen and bust
ness man of Orrsburg, No., has been
selling Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy for several years and recon-
mends it to his customers, because in
his experience it has proven to be the
best for colds. Group and whooping
cough. He says it is the most pop
ular medicine that he handles, and
gives the best satisfaction. Fifty
cent bottles for sale by Eagle drug
store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
Pneumonia.

At no time in the history OF the
country has pneumonia been SO prev
alent as during the winter months of
the last two years. In times past a
common cold was not considered at
all serious, but OF late years the great
tendency of colds to result in pneu-
monia has made people apprehensive.
The trouble is that colds are not al
ways properly treated. No prepara-
ton containing opium, wild cterry or
chloroform should be used, as they
have tendency to dry up a cold,
whereas it should be loosened and
the lungs relieved. 1t has been OBJ
served that when Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy is used the cold never
results in pneumonia. The reason is
that this remedy stimulates the
mucous membrane which lines the
throat and lungs to healthy expec-
toration, throwing off the poisonous
matter and counteracts any tendency
toward pneumonia. For sale by
Eagle drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
Extra Passenger Trains.

Railroad business will undoubtedly
increase in freight and passenger SER
vice soon, owing to the opening Of
the Worlds fair. and an extra passen-
ger train each way is among the
probabilities, says the Wadsworth
Dispatch. 1t is reasonable to presume
that mail facilities will be doubled, ],
making four mail trains daily on the
main line. There will be few idle
railroad men during this season, and
by extra service, etc., the boys will
gather in the shekels.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
The Cigarette Bill a Law.

Governor Colcord has transmitted
to the assembly his approval Of
Assembly bill No. 81, licensing the
sale of cigarettes and cigarette paper.
The law goes into effect on the first
day of July next, and the quarterly
license to be collected by the sheriff
in a like manner with other state and
county licenses is $3.50. The penalty
for violating the law is placed at not
less than 500 nor more than $500.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being. will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
avery Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed. you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-02-28
TIME TABLES.

sourhEnN rAclrlc coarAsY.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15

MT Stoddard is employed in the office of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
 Miss Barnum, tine agent of the Con- necticut humane society, has been on her annual visit to s0lieI funds for the society.
 Rev w. c. Blakeman, a former pastor of the Methodist church here, was in town d short time, last week, calling on friends. He is spending his vacation in the White mountains.
 The funeral of Alfred Bragg was largely attended, last Saturday after noon. He was injured in the gale of last Thursday night hile with his family in q Small cottage on the beach, which was overturned by the wind.
 The Bridgeport Cricket club came up on last Saturday afternoon, in d carryall and played game &iGlI the Shelton Cricket club and were victorious over the latter.
 Rev l.. NJ. Keneston went to Ashburn- ham, Mass, last Monday. to ship his household furniture to this place.
 M IS Morris Ducker has removed her household furniture to Brooklyn, N. Y.. where her family are now residing.
 Miss Mary Kimberly has gone to Sayville, l.. l., to start a millinery busi- ness.
 A lad by the name of Connie Murphy was prosecuted for injuring one of the library books.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15
STEPNEY.

John T. Porter has been spending an enjoyable vacation at Milford.
 Abram Purdy, who has been quite sick with the dysentery. is now on the road to recovery.
 The oldest inhabitant cannot remem- Der when the roads were in worse con dition than at present, although they are costing more than ever before.
 Miss Lillie French is to teach German at the Newtown Academy the year which is about to open. Her sister, Kitty, will attend as student.
 Charles H. Hawley and wife have been visiting relatives in York state.
 The Turney manufacturing company commenced running. Monday, after a vacation of few weeks.
 School opened on Tuesday, September 5, with Miss Hattie Sn:ffin of Danbury teacher. Miss Sniffin boards at Birdsey Sherman's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15

though there will be other speakers to- gether with good singing. An interesting time is expected. Come one, come all. Ladies and children are especially invit- ed to be present. --~-
 Miss Maud K. Bowdy, who has been spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs G. Burr Tucker, will soon return to her home in Danbury, where she has accept ed the position to sing in the salared choir of the First Congregational church.
 MT and Mrs E. c. ,Bevans of Dodg- ingtown recently visited MT and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
 Owing to the absence of the pastor, the prayer meeting held at the home of G. J. Banks, was very acceptably con- ducted by Rev O. Nichols. The next meeting will be held at the home of Horace Banks.
 The schools of the town opened the fall term, last Tuesday, with the eXcep- tion of District No. ,. A competent teacher is wanted to fill that position im- mediately.
 David Reynolds has so far recovered health as to enjoy short drive on Sun- day the 10th, and to go down stairs to dinner on Monday unattended.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15
THE SANDY HOOK SCHOOL.

The senior department of Sandy Hook school re-opened, Monday, September II, for the school year, 1S93-4. Besides a class of 10 promoted from the interme- diate department most of the pupils of the previous year were present. It would be we'll for all who purpose coming to be present not later than next Monday, so that the organization of classes be not hindered in any of the departments. Pupils who were not present at the June examination, or who were conditioned in one study, will be given another examina- tion this Friday or Monday next. All who pass this examination will be pro- noted, or continue with their classes. This examination will be conducted by the principal and it is also open to any new pupils who desire to attend the pub. lie school the coming year. Be on hand at the time and place named.-[T. J Corbett, principal.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15
GREENS FARMS.

Mir Macbeth arrived in New York on the 'sLucania," on Saturday morning. and spent Sunday with Mrs T. B. Wake man.
 Alfred J. Wakeman left on Mondsy for 10 days trip to the Worlds fair.
 Edward Bedford and family leave their beautiful country residence for the city, on Thursday.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Bedford start, Fri day, for the Worlds fair.
 Mir and Ms Lehman, who have been spending the season here, will go to Germany for the winter. returning next summer, having rented the same house of J. H. Jenuings they now occupy.
 Dr Howard Taylor from Roosevelt hospital, N. Y, visited his parents on Sunday.
 Mrs John Henry Jennings is among the visitors at the World s fair.
 Rev H. Davies registered at the New York Herald office, No 49 avenue del' Opera, Paris, September II.
 George F. Jennings has found the bi- cycle stolen 10 days ago from the Greenss Farms depot. It was found by Ehariee Hack of Bridgeport, and he received tle reWkl5l.
 .s 8. c. F ls sendlnr m
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15
STRATFIELD.

On Thursday afternoon. August "A, Mabel Wesley, the nine-year old daugh- ter of Kepler Nichols of S03 Clinton avenue, received about 30 of her little friends, it being in honor of her birthday. The large lawn was the scene Of all kinds of children's games until about , o'clock, when summons to the aiming room revealed table well filled with chicken sandwiches, varieties of cakes, luscious peaches and ice cream. Large bouquets of golden rod, sweet peas, sum- flowers and carnation pinks adorned the table and every available corner of the parlor. The little maid was assisted in receiving by Mrs Robert Scholley, Miss Edith Bibbins and Miss Mildred Banks.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-15

Miss Elsie Sherwood has spent a week with her cousin, Miss Lillie Nichols.
 Miss Howes commenced her school in Deerfield district, the 9th, with an at- tendance of F scholars.
 Horace Nichols of Bridgeport, in com pany with his son-in-law, visited his country residence on Pavement Hill, recently.
 Mrs William Gould, daughter-in-law of the late Henry Gould, died of typhoid pneumonia, after few days illness, on the 4th. Her funeral was held the 9th at her fathers residence.
 MT and Mrs c. L. Burr, Mr and Mrs H. B. Burr and Mrs H. B. Banks, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs Howe, at her beautiful country residence in North Salem.
 Edwin Banks of Bridgeport visited his sister, Sunday.
 Mrs c. Meeker, Miss Katie Hawkins and J. Edgar Banks have all had their pianos tuneds and put in order by Eu- gene B. Burr.
 George E. Burr of Brooklyn spent a few days with his people.
 Seeley Ribbins of Easton was in town recently, looking after his farm.
 Mrs Harriet Gould is nursing Mrs Charles Gray, who has a daughter about two weeks old.
 Howard N. Wakeman, wife and little son of Southport, were in town, Sunday.
 Mrs Minnie Keyser of Brooklyn has visited Miss Lottie Burr.