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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10

Inclement Weather Drawback
Magnificent Display.


That tho female sex is possessed with
fair amount OF pluck was ably de-
monstistoa yesterday st SpTiug q Co. .
linen sale. We, all OF US, know how IN
element the weather was. yet TO one
standing at the entrance 81 this firms
stores, watching the crowds OF hand
somely attlred women com.ng through
the portals, the last thought ia the
wofla would be that the weather was
dlssgreeable, because each yisstDr that
came seemed 10 possess iace that was
westhed with smsles. The ladies' EVIL
IDENTITY enjoyed hraving the elements.
because they knew very well that they
would be fully repaid for their efforts.
In spite of sucn Obstacles as neasley
weather, the opening day OF spring 4
Co.'s eighteenth annual linen sale may
be pronounced u success IN every
respect. All day long large numbers
OF visitors were prcseat. and II Is safe
to say that with but very few excep-
lions purchases We're made. Or course.
everybody knows Spring x Co. do not
give the public such treats as special
sale for the glory there 10 IN IT, aud 1t
Is also we'll known fact that when.
ever the firm makes display, 1t Is done
iattSDi1 anu With no ctlut os IckaLuS
expenses. They always make it \
point 10 offer features that are enter
tanning t. visitor, as was shown yes
terday, and will b. continued all the
week. In the display windows were
seen women from Holland and Poland
spinning. as was done IN ye olden
times. 1t IS quite novelty and at
rracted much attention. Prof. De
Marcellis added much 10 the enjoy
ment and pleasure of the visitors by
rendering a fine musical program on
his harp.
1t is unnecessary to say the display of
linens made by Spring 4 Co. 10 the
most magnificent display of the art OF
decorations ever seen In the city. The
interior of the store is beyond descrip-
ton. the goods being arranged and dis
played so artistically and tastefully.
THIS great linen sale affords the pub
lie grand opportunities of securing tho
very best grades of goods of the latest
patterns at very low figure. The
sale. with all it's SPLENDID features, will
be continued all the week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10

Last Saturday afternoon z. II. Pefrine.
Western AicniFsn manager for the
Snxer Manufacturing company. ten
dsred osuque, 70 his sub-mansgefs at
nis home, No. 100 James street. After
a sir-course dinner had been discussed
the following toasis were responded 20;
The singer Manufacturing Com.
pany," by James NJ. Msrsnsll: "Tbe
Grand Rapids Brsneh." +. X. Perrine;
.'1he Lsdies-Nhst Would our Bus
nese he Without Them" ID. Nei aud
George Chsrletois- After vocsl music
by those present, Henry Town present
ed Mr.. ferriBe With a handsomely en-
gfsyef gold headed cane. Mr. Pefrine
made fesiing response.
The company then adjourned 10 the
psriors where Miss Anna Pefrine re-
cited selling Felier or Some Other
Attachment" by J,ssh Allsn's wife.
The ress of the afternoon vas taken up
WITH inf rmsi discussions on various
subjects besrlng on their work.
Thoss present wers. James M. Mar
shall. sgent Chicago Central; ID. Nes.
eltyi Henry Town, Jackson; J. n.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10
1T WAS A SUCCESS
The Amateurs Sing the Tune
fui "Gondoliers"
m A cREOlTABLE MANNER
The Chorus One of the Beat Ever Heard
Hsrs-Ths Orchestra Il Bsd-Mlss
Chamberlasn's Hin.

Miss Belle chambsriin made the biz
Of the evening "a Tssss IN The Goa
dolisrs" at Powers last night. she vas
far and away the best one OF the really
excellent east. Miss chamberiin's voice
Was . revelation 10 the audience which
filed every seat. Her voice 10 . won
derfuliy sweet and pure contrslto, sym-
pathetic and flexible. and under excel
lent control. Her rendition If "When
. Merry Maiden Marriss" sas better
tnan that OF Marion Manols. who sang
10 IN 'sIf We're You" whsn Powers
was opened. Mss Chxmberlin not only
can sing. bat she can act; rare COM
binanon- The lady Is yet young and her
voice has not yet acquired the strength
And fullncss which cooses with Later
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10

dssh. The acrobatic and aerial work
of Nicholas brothers and William De-
Boo 70 among the creations IN that
special iine- Blanche lie Clair, with a
figure ~ fauitsess ~ Psychs's and .
daring quite foreign 20 Der sex, per-
forms on the flying rings Her act 10 a
mad tempting of fate. Among the
familiar faces are jessie Adams, True
heart and Scofeld. Alice Dillon and
Carmen Boshsll-
"Glorana." . bright comedy BY one
OF Daniel Frohman's excellent road
companies. will DC acted in the Powers
Saturday evening.
Mira Clara Besick Coioy will deliver
her lecture II the Ladies' Literary
club this evening.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10
LuMBERMEN WILL MEET.

To Discuss Rates and Arrange for Annual
Meeting.
Wednesday afternoon the wholesale
lumber dealers OF the state will hold n
meeting IN the Morton house to revise
the present lumber rates. "The whole
sale dealers now grant ninety days
time" said +. Z. Groesheck Yesterday.
tine principal object of the meeting "a
to discuss the advisability Of cutting
this time down 10 sixty days"
This afternoon at . o'clock the retail
lumter dealers of the city will meet TO
discuss the question OF inviting the
state Retail Lumber Dealers sssocis-
ton TO hold its annual meeting here
February l.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10
Beyond
ALI Question

Or. Prices Delicious Flavor
ing Extracts, Vanilla, Lemon.
Nectarine, etc. are beyond
all question the best and most
perfect of any favors in the
market. The are the purest
and most economical They
are Of The highest strength
and the saving in this direc-
ton il no small item. II
something pure and rich Is
wanted % favor cakes, pies,
pnddings, sahces. frosnngs or
creams, get from your grocer
Dr. Prices Delicious Flagors.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10
Hills Plla P0nade

has wrought relief. cure and comfort
to thousands of sufferers from piles; it
is certainly great medicine or we
could not give q printed guarantee
with each package. Price $l.0O, six
packages s.. BY mail. Z. A. McWil-
liams. No. 80 w. Bridge street. and
Peck Bros, No. 129 Monroe street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10

81. Marks hospital has just issusd a
hands nae annual. containing reports
OF the secretary, treasurer. chaplain,
details of the management OF the
nurses school. etc. Il, 10 printed on
heavy calancered paper and the covers
are embellisned hy engravipgs OF the
home and nurses ira Mig school
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-10

Cooley. Lansing: C. G. Eastman, Battle
Greek; q. ". TIL. Musksgon; George
charlebois. eireenvlile; n b. Flanders.
lonla; A. Denton, Hastings; w. d.
Baker aud A. III. Hutebins a.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17

The funeral of the late Gustaf Nell
son was held from the residence.
1907 Seventh avenue. at o'clock
Yesterday afternoon and was in
charge of O-Sau-Kee Tribe, No. 10.
l. @. r. NJ, of which deceased was
member. a large number followed
the remains to their last resting
place in Chippiannock cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell Huntley died at her
home below Mill street in the west
END of town at 4 O'Clock Yesterday
afternoon of paralysis, with which
she had been afflicted for some time.
aged &C wears. She leaves husband
and family of grown up children
The funeral occurred from the First
NJ. f. church at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, the interment being made in
Ch ppianock cemetery.
John II. Cook. son of the late John
V. Cook, died at his home SUNDAY at
. F. m. He was 26 years of age and
for three years has suffered from
lin gering illness. The funeral SER
vices will be held Wednesday at a.
M. from the home. SO1 Fourth ave-
nue.. The body will be laid at rest
in the family burying grounds at
Beulah church, Rural township.
Mrs. o. Baker, formerly Mrs. Josie
Hawk. of this city, died at her home
in Chicago on Friday evening, after
only one hours sickness, aged 80
years. She leaves besides her hus-
band, two daughters and a
son. The remains were brought to
this city at 4 O'Clock yesterday
morning and taken in charge by I'm
dertaker Knox. The funeral oc-
Cured from the First NJ. E. church
at $3.50 o'clock this morning and was
quite largely attended. The inter
ment was made in Chippiahannock
cemetery, the pail bearers being as
follows: w. p. Quayle, II. c.. Har-
ri ), Ira C, Peck, W. a. Norris Cur
tbs b. Knox, and Conrad Schneider.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
A BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE.

A BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE.
We have Is lots in College Heights
Addition, one-half block from Elec-
trio Street Railway which we will
sell. if taken AT ONCE, at from $500
to $3.50 each-they will go fast-so
embrace the present opportunity or
you will be too late.
List Your Property with Us
and We will frd yor buver
Office Masonic Temple Block
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
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
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 tc 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
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.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Good Place to View 1t.

People in this vicinity can see it
better than those farther south and
east. The comet ought to be visible
at any time after it gets dark enough
to see the stars at all. A very good
way to find it is to first locate the big
dipper. Then draw line through
the two stars which make the handle.
Let that line run down through the
stars at the lower and outer body of
the dipper. Then when the line has
extended about as far from this star
at the lower corner as the star men
toned is distant from the starting
point, you ought to be able to find
the comet, which last night was very
close to the two bright stars on the
right fore foot of the greater bear,
and not far from the hip bone of the
lvnz.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17

The postal cards now in use are to
be abandoned and in their stead will
be substituted one size for both sim
gle and reply cards. The specifca-
tions which have been sent to pros
pective bidders for the contract of
furnishing the postal service with
cards during the next four years call
for single cards of the number and
size 3! by : inches. This is what is
known as the international size, it
being used generally by the coun-
tries composing the National Postal
union. The double or reply card
now in use will be continued, with
the size when folded reduced to that
of international cards. These two
cards will take the place of the small
or ladies card. the medium and the
large card and the large return card.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Souvenir Quarters.

The new Columbian quarters, OF
which only 10000 were issued. are
commanding stiff premium. This
is owing to their scarcity and the fact
the new coin is beautiful souvenir.
On one side is the picture of Queen
Isabella, wearing the crown with all
the dignity becoming her station.
Around her are the words United
States of America. while back of her
head is the date 1888" On the re-
verse side is the picture of lady
kneeling on one knee. with staff and
distaf in her hands. while the words
Board of Lady Managers, Columbi-
an Quar-. Dol, form the margin of
the circle.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Where to Vote.

The voting places for the different
precincts established by the board of
supervisors on Saturday. as described
in THE ARGUS of that day. have been
selected as follows:
Second Ward - Precinct No. /.
PhgniX hose house; precinct No. ..
Stodd's hall.
Third Ward-Precinct No. l, Wide
Awake hose house; precinct No. ,.
Rinck's grocery store.
Fourth Ward - Precinct No. /.
Dimick's livery building; precinct
No. ,, GIL Seventeenth street.
Fifth Ward rd-Precinct No. /, Fifth
Ward hose house; precinct No. =.
Mrs. Schmidt's grocery.
Seventh Ward-Precinct No. /.
Otto Rudert's drug store; precinct
No. ?, Old No. school building.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Tigers Defeat the Warm Springs.

The Tigers and Warm Springs met
in deadly combat on the green dia-
mond at the old ball grounds yester-
day afternoon which resulted in a
victory for the Tigers by score of
10 to ,. The Warm Springs are COM
posed of Sheeon, Beals, Sage. Ander-
son. Holdorf, French. Cahal, H. HoI-
dorf and A. Cahal. The Tigers are
composed of Nollt, Kimble, p. Zeis,
Plog, Huss, Zeis, Barth, O'Neill and
South
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Colonel shepard,s kindness.

The late Colonel Elliott z. Shepard of
New Yor& is gratefully remembered bv
the congregation Of the First Presby-
terian church of Lafayette, Ind He was
trainbound in that city one day. and on
inquiring his way 70 church a boy
pointed out the First Presbyterian and
incidentally remarked that it was to be
sold for debt. This influenced Colonel
Shepard to attend services there. and he
dropped a $50 bill on the contribution
plate. After the services hc made the
acquaintance of the pastor. and hefo~e
leaving the city he deposital with H.
letter which he enjoined sloull -. -
opened until the next ThErsiay ev,-'-
prayer meeting. This ! ..eecr contsi-,. 90
check for $500. With t..:3 as a naclo3~
the congregation lifted debt of SOM"
thing over S6.000.-Indianapolis News
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
SAW THE COMET.
The Celestial New Conner Viewed to Good
Advantage

ihe Seiestiai new conner viewed to Good
! Advantage.
The new comet was visible Satur-
day night to splendid advantage, and
many people of Rock Island had the
good fortune to view it. 1t is the
brightest and largest one seen in the
skies for many years. Never before,
say well known astronomers, has a
comet been so near the earth. Sew
eral times since it was first diseov-
cred it has been clearly visible to the
naked eye, and some very good pho
tographs have been obtained of it. 1t
is not thought the new comet will be
visible more than two weeks longer.
The newcomer is thus far a perfect
stranger to the astronomers, who are
on speaking terms with every comet
that has shown itself within the past
thousand years or so, but as vet none
|of them have recognized in this
one acquaintance of former years.
1t is therefore called the .Rordamen
comet, in honor of the astronomer
who first discovered it on July 8.
On the following evening it was seen
by several astronomers in different
parts of the country. Professors
Swift and Main saw it at Rochester,
Prof. Reese of Columbia college, saw
it, and John f. Lewis, the astronomer
of Ansonia. Conn, saw it and took a
photograph of it. So did Prof. Ell
kins. of the Yale observatory. Prof
Brooks, director of the Smith obser-
vatory at Geneva, found it Monday
night and has been neeping it it ever
since whenever it was dark enough.
but Friday night he telegraphed that
he could not see it because it was so
cloudy. All these astronomers agree
as to the location Of the comet, and
all agree that the motion is very rap
id in the right ascension and in the
direction OF the body of the great
bear
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Pnlice Points.

Frank Cheney was fined s. and
costs for intoxication.
Ben Zoechler was arrested by Off
Ger Etzel Saturday evening for as
saulting Thomas Downing.
Victor Won Tiliger and Ernst
Masher were taken in by Officer Ohl-
weller for disorderlv conduct. The
first was fined 81 and cests and the
latter S15.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Notice to stnckhnlders-

The annual meeting of the Nstock-
holders of the Black Hawk Home
stead Building Loan and Saving as
sociation will be held in the secre-
tary's Office in Bengston block on
Tuesday evening. July Is. at
o'clock, for the purpose of electing
four directors for the period of three
years. T. J. MEDILL. JR.,
Secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
HE'S SKIPPER NOW.
Wash Hight Mounts the Roof of
the Mary Morton.
RUTLEDGE AND RAVENNA RACE

An Interesting Contest for Superiority i'm
Which the Rock Island Boat won-Otber
River News Cleaned Along the sboro
The Daily Record.
Capt. Wash Hight, who has be-
come such familiar figure here dur
ing the past few years in his capaci-
ty as rapids pilot for the Diamond
10 line, has been fittingly recognized
for his faithful service. and is now
captain of the steamer, Mary Morton.
and is expected here tomorrow even
ing on his first trip north. The berth
which was formerly occupied By
Capt. Boland was made vacant Dy
that olficer being given place on
the lower river from st. Louis to
New Orleans
Capt. Hight is one of the best all
around steamboatmen on the river
and is thoroughly familiar with the old
stream from the source To the mouth
OF the stream. Added to this he has
the vantage of being a practical
steam bortman, while personally he is
the soul of geniality and happy ma
ture. He has been urged by the 10
line before to accept the captaincv of
boats belonging to it. but has not
viewed such propositions favorablv
until now.
Rafters Run "A Race.
Steamboat racing on the St. Croix
river is pleasant pastime in which
some of the crews occasionally in
dulge, says the Lumberman. At
times a race becomes a most exciting
event and is watched with interest
by the inhabitants along the shore.
and the boat that is unfortunate
enough to be left in the wake of the
other is the object of considerable
scorr and derision from the small
boys who collect on the banks. 1t is
an occasion for some pretty lively
betting. teO. and when a race is
known to bc on at Saltwater. the
outcome is awaited with a good deal
of interest, and the losing crew must
settle for their defeat when they re-
turn in manner that is peculiar to
them selves and pleasing for the pro-
prietors of many institutions along
the river with which Saltwater is
aburdantiy provided The Rutledge
Is one of the fastest boats on the
river, and whenever the occasion
manifests itself the captain Is more
than willing to brush up against
anything that floats in those waters.
The other day ON its down trip the
Rutledge tackled the Ravenna. Both
boats put in their RATS at Lynxvilie
bay. The Ravcnna came out a little
ahead. but invited race with the
| Rutledge by waiting for that boat to
come up. From the head of Crooked
slough, where they started together,
| to Lansing. is distance of about
eight miles. and when the Rutledge
arrived at this point the Ravenna
was fully mile behind. To give
i the Ravenna the benefit of the doubt
it might be stated that it was ru-
mored at the time that this boat was
holding back for the 10 Long.
River RipIets
The Verne Swain made her daily
trip.
The 10 Long, j. X. Graves and
Eclipse went north.
The j. X. Graves, 10 Long and c.
W. Cowles each brought down eight
strings of logs.
The stage of water at Rock Isl
and bridge at noon today was 4.O5;
the temperature was IS.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yes erday figured up: Foot, north,
621 foot, south. 627; total. 1,24S;
teams. north, 647; teams. south. 643;
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17

This is the year for visiting
for renewing old acquaintance.
Probably most families viii en-
tertain, this summer, friends and
relatives they haven't seen for
many years.
If. therefore, you want a new
chamber set for the spare room,
a new dinner set for the table, or
new knives, forks or spoons, let
me remind you that can supply
those wants. You'll be surprised
to find how cheaply.
g. NJ. LOOSELY
Crockery Store,
1869 Second Avenne,
Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
An Erraneons Statement.

The Moline Republican-Journal of
Saturday evening contained the fol-
lowing: Beer viii be sold at Black
Hawk Inn under the new manage
ment. beginning on Monday. Light
refreshments have heretofore held
sway on the premises. This asser-
tion is emphatically denied by the
street railway company. There will
he under no circumstances any de-
Walton from the rule which has al
ways been applied there in this re-
SDprt
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Events at the Tower,

The Christian Endeavor societies
of the city will have picnic at the
Tower tomorrow.
The Clinton Relief corps will come
down by boat Wednesday and enjoy a
picnic at the Tower.
The Schnell club gives a dance to
its friends at the Tower tomorrow
evening. Arrangements have been
made for very pleasant time.
The Bowlby family held its annual
reunion at the Tower on Saturday
afternoon and evening About %
members of the family were present.
Miss Edith Briggs, of Des Moines.
is visiting at the residence of her un-
Gle, NJ. NJ Briggs, on Thirteenth
street On Saturday party was
given IN her honor at Black Hawk
Tower, at which number of young
people were present. A delightful
time was had by everyone present,
the entertainment being complete in
every respect.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
AT THE TOWER.
The Management Changes Hands-Events
at the Resort.

at the Resort.
This morning the management of
Black Hawk Watch Tower passed in
to the hands of Charles T. Kindt,
who will devote himself exclusively
to this pleasant resort henceforth.
Hereafter there will not only be
band concerts Sunday afternoon and
evening, but mandolin orchestra con-
certs on Wednesday and Friday even
ings OF each week. He will also
spare no pains to make the restaurant
feature attractive. The local public
will need no assurance of the success
of this great tri-city pleasure resort
under Mr.. kindts management. His
reputation as a caterer to the amuse-
ment-loving public is fully estab-
lished hereabouts, while he had am
pie experience before coming to Dav-
enport as a dispenser of refresh
ments. That Mr.. Kindt VIII con-
tinue the reputation established by
Mr.. Montrose for the Tower as a tri-
city tirst-class place of amusement
and recreation, it is unnecessary to
say.
Yesterday Mr.. Montrose gave his
farewell attraction in concert by
Otto's Military band and orchestra.
which was largely attended. The
number of people from the three cit
les who have visited the Tower dur
ing the past week for the express
purpose of partaking of his hospital
ity once more before his retirement,
should be to him gratifying evidence
OF the way his efforts to make the
Tower popular have been appre-
ciated. Hereafter, Mr.. Montrose will
devote himself entirely to the hotel
and theatre.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-07-17
Geo. F. Roth. r. A, Donaldson
Roth & DOlaldSOl'S
Real Estate
LAND EXCHANGE.

If you contemplate buying, selling
or exchanging residence or business
property. twill positively pay you
to call on us, as we constantly have
large list of desirable property on
our books to select from and we can
supply your wants promptly. We
also have n number of choice lots in
all parts of the city and will under
take to build number of houses for
our customers on terms very greatly
to their advantage.