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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
WOODLAND WORSHIP.
The Annual District Camp Meeting Opens
Next Monday.

The Annual District Camp Meeting Opens
Next Monday.
The Rock Island district camp
meeting Of the Methodist church,
will open at Tindall's grove, near
Milan. next Monday evening and
continue until Tuesday evening,
Aug. 80. Rev. A. ID. Traveller. super
intendent Of missions in Chicago,
will be present and will conduct the
evangelistic services of the encamp-
ment. Those who heard DR.. Tray
eler last year will be pleased to know
that he is coming again. Rev. Jesse
Underwood. the well known singing
evangelist is to conduct the musical
part of the worship. He has large
camp meeting tent with dimensions
of 80 by 60 feet. which will he used
for the Epworth League meeting dur
ing the meeting. Rev. j. c. Hart
zell. ID. D.. secretary of the F. A. and
5. +. of the Methodist Episcopal
church. is to be present during
part of the meeting and will preach
one week from teporrow.
Chief Among the Services.
The services will be in general
charge OF Presiding Elder NJ. A.
Head. and will consist of tabernacle
meetings with preaching by differ
ent members of the clergy at stated
times; while there will also be fam
lily services, gospel meetings, etc.
Saturday afternoon, Aug. &c, from
2:30 to 1. will he devoted to Cos
pei temperance meeting presided
over by Mrs, Mary Metzgar, presi
dent OF the camp meeting auxiliary.
Miss Carrie Van Patten, mission
airy to Japan, who is now at home on
Il vacation. will DO present and adj
dress the meeting. On Tuesday, the
%. at 2:30 p. M, will be held dis
trict league meeting presided over by
Rev. a. NJ. Stocking, district presi-
dent of the Epworth league. The
last service of the encampment will
be held on Tuesday evening, Aug %.
The Daily Program.
The program of the daily meetings
is appended:
From S:15 to 1915 a. m, PRAYER
meeting and bible reading
From 1880 to y p. M, preaching
and revival services.
From $50 to 2:30 p. M, Eeworth
League meeting in league tent.
From 2:S0 to 4 p. M, 2reachkg
and revival services
From 1880 to $3.50 p. M, preaching
and revival services.
1t is expected TO have 100 voices in
the camp meeting choir.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
FIRST OF ITS CLASS.
The Original SidewheeIer on the Upper
Mississippi

mississippi.
In supplement published by the
Fort Madison Democrat in connec-
ton with the old settlers celebra-
ton in that city are many interest
ing "reminiscences and events of
early years in Iowa and on the up
per Mississippi.
In an article devoted to the con-
struction of the first sidewheeler
built in the upper river the follow
ing is quoted from an account of the
boat given to friend by Capt. Spen-
Ger j. Ball, the protector:
We began the boat in the fall of
1854. My partners failed to furnish
their share of the money. and in con-
sequence, at the solicitation of John
Shaw. | removed such material as
had got ready to Hamburg. Calhoun
county, H., (the only county now in
the state that has not one mile of
railroad but the first to build a steam
boat.) Here | employed John Walls,
an old Cincinnati boat builder. to
superintend. In company with John
Shaw. half owner. we pushed for
ward the construction of our hull as
last as John and Alec Lamont could
whip-saw the plank. 400 to 800 feet
fer day. some of which were 60 feet
long. Her knuckles were round and
every futack was natural bend ia
Ken from the stumps of trees that
once grew upon the hillside at Ham
burg.
The Dimensions.
The dimensions of the hull were:
206 feet long, 33-foot l0-inch beam
and 81 foot hold. She had - state
rooms on Il side and Texas for a crew
above. She had two boilers with
five ilues each, single engine. 1S-inch
cylinder, 7-foot stroke About
the time of the completion of my
hull, the steamer Irene sunk nj Gin
cinnati landing above. and | bought
her wreck as it laid in the river. and
removed it to Hamburg and put it
on my hull in the fall OF 1886. |
named my boat Minerva. On nv
first trip | loaded at Quincy for St.
Louis. thence to New Orleans. The
next year | sold my interest to John
Shaw, who changed her name to his
own. John Shaw and this boat was
finally sunk below New Orleans, be-
ing the first sidcwheel steamer built
on the upper Mississippi river"
River Riplets
The packet Pittsburgh cleared for
The north.
The stage of the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was 40: the
temperature IS.
The Robert Dodds and Charlotte
Boeckler brought down eight
strings OF lumber each.
The Pilot. Irene D., Verne Swain
and 10 Long came down. and the
Abner Gile. Irene D., Sam Alice. Pr
lot, Charlotte Bocckler. Verne Swain
and 10 Long went north.
The Mary Morton has probably re-
tired from the upper river for the
season. On her down trip she met
the Gem City at the Keokuk canal
and transferred her passengers and
freight to that boat and went on the
dry docks for overhauling. In addi-
ton to the chapter of accidents al
ready published, she struck snag
just above Dubuque in her down
trip. Her crew have been paid off
and discharged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
MAY BE TROUBLE.
Resulting From the Proposed
Rock Island Reduction.
ENGINEERS ARE NOT SATISFIED.

4
A Committee Goes to Chicago to Confer
With the Officials and Interpose Strong
Objections General News Concerning
the Iron lose and the Men who Drive
| Him.
There may be something interest
ing grow out of the proposed 10 per
! cent reduction in the salaries of
trainmen in the employ of the Rock
Island road, unless the discussion of
the matter runs along without ac-
ton being taken until the period
during which the cut was to be made
shall have elapsed. THE ARGUS has
spoke OF the pronounced opposition
of the switchmen to any such course.
If the trackmcn propose to offer
stern resistance to the policy of re-
trenchment. the engineers. from
what can be learned today. will not
be far behind them. As a matter of
course. the knights OF the throttle
are as reticent rs the railroad Off
Gals themselves about what they
propose TO do under certain circum-
stances, but it is not necessary to
| ask too many questions to ascertain
how they would receive a PROPOSE
! ton to reduce the amount of their
earnings 10 per cent for say. 90davs,
The engineers are not talking about
what they propose to do, however,
in view of any suggestion
that may have been made
them touching the question of
wages. 1t is known. nevertheless.
that the brotherhood OF locomotive
engineers has committee in Chi
cago now comforting with the Off
ciaIs of the road on thSpoi of the
reductions. The committee did not
90 for the purpose of submitting
graciously to all the suggestions
that might be made affecting the
income of the locomotive enri-
neers. Whether they will see
things in different light when they
get there and come home perfectly
satisfied that reduction is justifi-
able on the part of the company, or
whether they Will return with their
loins girded for war remains to be
seen. Certain it is the brotherhood
will be guided by the result of the
committees Investigations.
set Outs.
Conductor Clifford is running a
freight in the place of Conductor
Disitell, who is off for 10-days' re-
cuperation.
The excursion which was to have
come in from Gable over the Rock
Island and Peoria today, has been
postponed for one week.
Business on the Q. has for the past
week been getting less %. " and if
it continues, the Office force which
was cut down will again have to be
reinforced.
Night Operator Henderson. of the
Rock Island, has taken a weeks Law
off to visit his wife and family in
Chicago, and in the meantime Oper-
ator Swan pounds brass in his place.
Freight business on the east end
of the Rock Island is not so bad for
this time of the year. The same
may be said of eastern roads, al
though western roads suffer mater
tally.
The switchmen on the Rock Island
are still discussing the merits and
benefits of the 10 per cent reduction,
and a great many of them still hold
to the idea that it is mot what it is
cracked mn tn he -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19
MANNED AT THE CANAL
Peter Nelson Suffers the Loss of n Limb
Killed in u Mine.

Killed in n Mine
Unfortunate indeed was the acct
dent which befell Peter Nelson. of
Maquoketa, this morning on the
canal at about ESQ o'clock. Mr.. Mel
son was told to set the brake on n
dump car, and the brake being low.
he attempted to Jump from the car.
and in doing so he slipped and fell
beneath the car in such manner
that the right limb was crushed and
was amputated about half way be
tween the knee and the foot. The
man was brought to st. Anthony's
hospital, and DR.. Kearns, OF Moline.
and DR.. Williams, of Milan. perform
ed the operation. Mr. Nelson is now
resting easily and seems thankful for
his narrow escape from death.
Crushed in "a Coal Mime.
Martin Peacock. of Colona, met Il
violent and shocking death Wednes-
day. He was working in his coal
bank near Briar Bluff, and had been
seen last at 9 o'clock Il. m. About
noon Dennis Shcehan went to in
quire of him what time it was, and
reported that rock had fallen. Mr.
Sheehan went and found Mr.. Pea
cock buried under q stone about two
feet thick, five feet wide and six
feet long. His back was broken in
two places, one leg broken. head
crushed. and face badly disfigured
with wounds Coroner Macarthur
held an inquest, and his death was
found to be accidental. He leaves
wife, four sons and three daugh-
tiers. and many relatives to mourn
his loss.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-19

W tSINN le'N'N'is~ '"' 'A'''
costs for disturbing the peace, and
in default was sent to Jail.
Henry Terry was arrested on COM
plant of August Webbing for assault.
His trial will come off this afternoon.
Magnus Huber was riding west on
Third avenue OF bicycle last even
ing when a large dog ran out, and
Selling him by the heel of his shoe
pulled him from his wheel. The
animal did not bite him, but Mr.. HUI
Der considers that such were the
dogs intentions all right, and he mas
called upon the police to investigate
the previous character and reputa-
ton of his dogship.
The Sutton and Gearen families,
resident in the Newcomb block, made
things lively in the police court yes
terdav afternoon. Mrs. Gearen had
had three of the Sutton's arrested on
account of some neighborly unPleas-
antness, but ow no to the desire OF
the entire party to testify at once
Magistrate Ryan was unable to make
much out of the case. He sent the
entire party back to the house OF de-
tention for the rest of the day, and at
6 D. m. thy were released, ready Tor
another jawing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Democrat.
The herald., 1893-11-26

Miss Selma Weld, daughter of Hon.
Ivar A. Weld OF this city, who 10 now in
Denmark with her mother, will be mar
ried on Tuesday next to Clausson Won
Kaas. an army officer in the dragons in
the Danish army. The nuptials will
take place at Adense. Denmark. The
bride and groom contemplate an early
trip to Los Angeles.
The herald., 1893-11-26
KNOWLEDGE
the expense,

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.
Its 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 ii is perfectly free from
every 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 well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1893-11-26

Leander Richardson has no connection
whatever with The New Dramatic News.
He is resting at his pretty farm on Long
Island, and amusing himself with writ
ing play for Nat Goodwin and one
which Charles Frohman win produce
this season at the New York Empire
theater.
The performance OF As You Like 1t,
by q cast composed entirely OF ladies, ct
Palmer's theater, New York, next Tues
day, is looked forward to with great
deal OF curiosity. The proceeds will be
devoted to the fund OF the Professional
Woman's league. Henry Irving, Joseph
Jefferson, I.otta and Agnes Ethel-Rond-
erbush have each sent checks for 500,
and w. E. and w. l.. Sim and Mrs.
Kendall have forwarded $50 each.
Comments by the London theatrical
people on the disastrous number OF un-
employed actors in this country seem
rather crusl. The London Star says !:
"We do not doubt that heroic efforts
have been made by American actors to
save themselves and their families from
want; but profession that allows itself
and all that is dear to it to drift by the
thousand into the shame OF idleness
and the horror of starvation is not .
profession OF m en-"
The herald., 1893-11-26

The Unity club desires to announce
that Rev. Henry G. Spalding will give
his celebrated lecture On the late Bishop
Phillips Brooks early in December.
The herald., 1893-11-26
A SERIOUS oFFRNsR.

T. o. Lyon Charged with Criminal
Assault.
A complaint charging 7. U. Lyon with
attempt to commit rape was fled in
Justice Ba-tholomew's court yesterday
by Gertie Woods, 16.year-old mulatto
girl.
The girl formerly worked for Lyon and
his wife at the Four-mile house. She
claims that Lyon induced her to drink
some whisky. and that while under the
influence OF the liquor he attempted to
assault her.
Lyon was arraigned before Justice
Bartholomew and his examination set
for December 10th, with bonds fixed al
$540.
The herald., 1893-11-26
Nat,onnl rarmers, Convent,op.

Mr.. P. X. Ward. of Clearwater, called
at the HERALD Office yesterday and
stated that an effort is being made to
secure the location here of the national
farmers alliance conventiona.
Mr.. Ward states. that there will be del
egates present from every state, and
that by concerted effort the national
executive committee could be brought
to selection OF Los Angeles. A fund
OF about $500 will be necessary to meet
the expenses.
The herald., 1893-11-26

opened, as II about to speak, who had
half risen to his feet. dropped back into
his seat with thump that was distinct
" audible as far as the DOORS"
The herald., 1893-11-26

The Tuesday Evening club, which lie
composed OF the young society people of
the city, will begin the winters ieativi.
ties with dance on December 9th.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
GARBAGE CREMATION.
An Eastern Man Interested in Sacra-
mento Writes of 1t.

InSDIO w NT1IeS OF It.
CAMBRIDGEPoRT, Mass, Jan. 20, 1898.
EDS. RECoRD-UNIoN: I inclose clip
ping from last DAILY RECORD UNION
concerning sewerage. 1 have often seen
in the RECoRD-UNIoN reference to the
Worcester system of disposing of gar
bage. have known oflate that Lowell had
new plant, or crematory, which was sup
posed 10 be new departure and a sue
cess. If had been well / was expecting
to look the matter up little more. L
inclose clipping from to-day's Boston
Journal. The Lowell process is worth
looking after by the authorities of Sacra-
mento.
I notice the revival Of the subject of
pure water for Sacramento. 1 hope she
may get it soon. Respectfully yours,
+. l.. JUDsoN, 8 Essex street.
The Boston clipping referred to is as
follows:
Lowell mas just completed crematory
where the city garbage will be reduced to
lnnocuous ashes. Providence and Cincin-
natl dispose of their refuse in the same
way, and it is said that Buffalo and Nor-
cester are undertaking a similar policy.
Sooner or later these municipal crema-
tories viii be in universal use, and The
crude and shittlesS methods now in vogue
IN Boston and some other seaboard cities
OF dumping daily bargeioads of tainted
vegetables and kitchen sweepings into
the waters of the bay or harbor-to be
borne back by the flood tide or ocean
breeZes TO pollute the whole shore line
will be looked back to as little short Of
barbarous."
The record-union., 1893-01-31
FIRST ARTILLERY REGIMENT.
Governor Markham VIII Soon In
spect the Local Companies.
Members of the Legislature and Other
Distinguished Visitors to Be
Present on That Occasion.

Governor Mark ham, Adjutant- General
Allen, and the resident staff of the Com
mander-in-Chief, together with the mill
tary committees Of the Senate and AS
sembly, Ways and Means and Finance
Committees, the Lieutenant Governor,
Speaker Gould and others, will inspect
the city companies of the First Artillery
Regiment on Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary Sth, at O'clock
The general Legislative Committee on
Military Affairs for the National Guard
will also be present, and invitations have
been extended to Major-General Dimond
Brigadier-Generals Dickinson, Mont
gomery and others.
Areview will be rendered the Governor.
who will be escorted to the armory by a
staff officer. After the review dress
parade will be conducted, and Battery B
will show how expert it is in dismount-
ing one of the heavy cannon on the
smooth armory floor.
After the ceremonies the distinguished
visitors Will be shown through the COM
pany armories, and will inspect the Off
GERS headquarters, where lunch viii be
served. The Fourth Brigade Staff will
assist the COMMUNICATIVE Chief during
the review.
The various committees from the Legis-
lature VIII be met at the Golden Eagle Ho-
tel and will be escorted to the armory by
! olhcers of the staff. The public will be
admitted to the galleries.
General Allen has published the list Of
medal winners at target practice in 1892
The list is quite long, and the First Ar
tillery has captured a fair share of the
prizes.
Frank NJ. Woodson has been ap-
pointed Sergeant-Major on the staff of
the commanding officer of the Fourth
Brigade.
Major w. w. Douglas has been
changed from Commissary to Inspector
OF RIile Practice on the Brigade Statf, left
vacant by the death of Major Gilchrist,
and Adolph Scheld has been recon-
mended as Commissary. This gentleman
has had considerable experience in the
military business, and will be quite an
acquisition to the staff.
We understand, also. that DR., G.. c.
simmons is about to be placed on Colonel
Guthrle's staff as Assistant Surgeon
excellent appointment.
1t Is quite certain that the First Ar
tlllery will shortly have another company
added to it, with headquarters at Vallejo.
Captain OGrady will probably have
command, and Assemblyman McCauIey
Wall be one OF the Lieutenants.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Ar.icIes 81 IncorporatIon.

Articles of incorporation have been filed
in the Office Of the Secretary Of State for
the following:
The Merchants Ice and Cold Storage
Company of San Francisco. Capital
stock, 81 100000. Amount subscribed,
Sl5O00O.
The A. f. Tenny Company of San
Francisco, for canning, curing, preserv-
ing and packing fruits, vegetables, fish,
meats, etc.
The Crown Distilleries Company Of San
Francisco. Capital stock, S750,0OO. Actu-
ally subscribed, $4,000.
The California Tobacco and Cigar Man
ufacturing Company Of San Jose. Capt.
tai stock $4,000. Actually subscribed,
S., 800.
The Phenix Athletic Club ofSan Fran
cisco. Capital stock, S500,00O. Actually
subscribed, S90.
The Leland Stanford Jr. Mutual Chap
ter Of the Sigma Nu Fraternity of Palo
Alto. Capital stock. $4,000 Actually
subscribed, $3.50.
The Point Arena Creamery Company
OF Point Arena. Capital stock, $4,000.
Actually subscribed, 4,74O.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Police Court Notes.

In the Police Court yesterday morning
1. Bacca and FELIX Bacca, charged with
being drunk, were discharged.
c. T. Siebe, charged with maintaining
day.
The case of w. II. Jackson. charged
with assault to murder NJ. Ryan, by
slashing him with a razor on Sunday
morning, was also continued till to-day.
@. Hanson, who committed battery on
Martin Hooke, was fined S5.
Robert Bailey was held to answer to a
charge of burglary, with bail fixed at
$1,000. He is the man whom John Riley
captured after his store had been burglar
lied the other night.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Compliment to a sacramentan.

Among the attractions at the Worlds
Fair will be a series Of athletic games and
contests. from July 24th to the 30th, to be
known as the International Festival"
and Worlds Fair Caledonian Games.
Among those selected to act on the COM
mittee to manage the affair is J. q.
Stewart. Secretary of the Sacramento
Caledonian Association.
This selection Goes credit to the pro-
mOters of the affair, as Mr.. Stewart is one
of the most competent men in the country
in arranging the details of events of that
kind. The Sacramento Caledonians ap-
preciate the compliment, too.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Suits on Unpaid Notes.

T. NJ. Lindley has entered suit against
o. Ii. 0. Hoffman in the Superior Court
to collect $452 OF due on promissory
note given by defendant to Reibsam q
Adams and assigned by them to the
plaintiff.
He has also commenced suit against
PeitrO Morettini for the collection of
SSZ7 81 due on a promissory note assigned
to him by ReibSam * Adams.
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Real Estate 1ronsrars
The following real estate transfers hav

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded since our last report:
Edwin X. Alsip and Robert r. DevIin
to Mrs. Julia L. Gillispie-Lot l, block
l., of Oak Park and South Sacramento.
Warren Buell. to Frank j. Willard
South - feet Of north Ga feet of lot s, C
and ID, Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.
Bessie l.. and Mary G. Crouch to VIM.
". Milne-West half of lot Z, NJ and n, /,
Twenty--sixth and Twenty seventh
streets; $500.
August NJ. Smith and wife to PEOPLES
Savings Bank-West 60 feet of lot 6.
Q and 2, Twenty-siXth and Twenty
seventh streets; 81 1852 90.
Geo. .. Bates to kittie NJ. Troi-North
quarter of west 70 feet OF lot s, 1 and J,
Sixth and seventh streets, as her sepa-
rate property; 500.
Eliza Clark to John II. Higgins-West
80 feet of LOTT, D and L, Seventh and
Eighth streets.
Luiyard Frink to Mary Ellen C..
Parker-t'ractional portion of lot 4,
NJ and n, Eighth and Seventh streets,
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Antoine yyagner's Estate.

Jacob Wagner, administrator of the es-
tate of Antoine Wagner, deceased, has ap-
piled for an order OF final distribution of
the estate, which is described as the north
10 feet of the west Is feet of lot in the
block bounded by D and L, Tenth and
Eleventh streets; the south 81 feet and
the north 76 feet of the east 2 feet of lot 8
in the block bounded by d and E, Tenth
and Eleventh streets, and the west quar-
ter of lot Z in the same block. The estate
is appraised at $3.50.
The hearing of the case has been set for
February 10th
The record-union., 1893-01-31
MARTIN AND MASON.
Their Version OF the Affair Concern
ing Stolen Barley.

AHeH ersion Oh the Affair Concern
ing Stolen Barley.
The examination of Emil Martin and
Henry Mason, charged with the theft of
thlrty-three sacks of barley from freight
car, was held in Justice Henry's court
yesterday, several witnesses being exam
ined. The case will be argued to-day.
MhlIe there are circumstances con-
nected with the case which at first seemed
TO be against the accused, they tell very
srI t..43 ~ tHelr own DenaI
Fhey testified yesterday that on the
morning following the night of the rob
berry. they started at o'clock to 90 to
Brighton, where they intended selling
their team. On Twenty street thew
met teamster with broken-down
wagon. The wagon contained barley,
and the teamster offered to sell the load
The record-union., 1893-01-31
Funeral OF ". q. Foote.

The funeral of the late w. G. Foote on
Sunday was largely attended from the
family residence on O street, near Tenth.
Deceased had many friends in this COM
munity, where he had made his home for
nine years, during which time he was
manager OF the furnishing goods depart
ment in WeinstOck, Lubin Il Co.'s store.
He was native Of Chicago, 35 years of
age, and leaves a wife and two children,
beside his parents.
The pall-bearers were his associates in
the establishment, being Messrs. Camp
bell, Drinkall, Leavy, Scott, Searight,
Phelps.