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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

The Prodigal Father" will be pre-
scented at the New Grand opera hou Sc.
Davenport, Sunday matinee and
night, Dec. s. for two performances.
The following is from the Newark
Times. OF Sept. A.:
A large audience assembled at the
opera house at the matinee perform
ance yesterday to witness the famous
farce comedy. The Prodigal Father .
and nj night the house was crowded
to the doors and beyond. Hundreds
were turned away unable even Ia
gain standing room. The Prodiral
Father" filed a. IL j. to Overlooking
with provoking. side-splitting situa-
tions. bright, clever dialogue. lovely
music. strong and novel specialties.
pretty and shapely girls, pleased
everyone to the utmost. and made an
unequivocal hit. The company is in
every respect admirably fitted To
the respective roles. and each one
deserves praise for the fine manner
in which the several parts were
played. All of them deserve moth
ing but words of praise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
HsarrettChaufer

AT its meeting Tuesday evening
Barrett chapter, No. Is. Il. A. NJ.
elected the following officers. the in
stallation of which will he held il
January:
NJ. +. ii. Phi. III. Cleaveland.
l.. Nv. =. Fulmer.
f. ST. II. Plummer.
Treasurer-W. L. Magill.
Secretary Il. Johnston.
aplain-Henry Carse.
{. OF HI. c. Daugheriy.
i. ST. &. Denkmann.
l.. A. 81. I. Dixon.
NJ. ] Neil-F. r. Harrington.
NJ. Ncil-H. c. Cleaveland.
NJ. 3 Neil-William Don.
Steward-John Crubaugh.
Tyler-George Foster.
Member Board of Control--W. L
Magill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

The resignation of DIR. G.. }. Luck
ey. as president of the District Ep-
worth league. has been accepted by
the board of control. He has been
president for four years. and several
times before has rendered his resig-
nation, but the board declined to ac-
cept it. The board passed very COM
plimentary resolutions. speaking of
the relations as pleasant and proiita-
ble.-Galesburg Republican-R Re ulster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Afraid OF Pneumonia.

Mrs. Catherine Black. of lie Row.
\. Y. took a severe cold. The phy-
stefan feared pneumonia. She took
one bottle of Parks Cough Syrup and
says: 1T acted like magic Stopped
my cough and ] am perfectly well
now. j recommend it 10 everyone
for throat and lung trouble, as be-
lieve it saved my life" Sold by
llartz d Ullemever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

Mrs. William Noss died AT her
home in Rural township AT o'clock
this morning. She was 90 years of
age. Besides her husband. she
leaves hoy three years old. De
ceased was one of Rural's best known
residents, and her sudden demise
will be a great shock. The funeral
will be held at . O'Clock tom borrow
afternoon, at the Homestead church,
in Rural.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Next Saturday

nj. d X. will have another of their
famous dollar shoe sales. They have
Just received shipment of % cases.
"a pairs in a case-of mems shoes.
which they bought at half price.
They go-600 pairs of mems shoes
not pair in the entire lot worth less
than sat 81 pair. But one pair
to acustomer. For one day only and
none before Saturday, at $50 n. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
New Coal Yard.

The Empire Coal company ha:
opened coal yard for the sale of the
celebrated Gilchrisi. Mercer county
coal. Office in the Diamond 10 ware.
house. corner of Seventeenth stree,
and the levee. Telephone 11O5.
George Lamont. agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The mary, 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 10 its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lay.
ative; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
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 il is perfectly free nom
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but /. 10 man
0factured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well Informed, you will not
scccpt any Substitute if offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

to try Parks Sure Cure. A specific
cure OF all diseases peculiar to wom-
en-. Ask your druggist our guaran-
teed plan. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

Increasing cloudiness today. ant
warmer; fair and stationary temper
allure Friday; southerly winds. To.
days temperature. 46.
F. j. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Knox Naturally Sore.

That Knox county is sore over the
outcome of the convention it is hard
ly necessary to state. The Gales
burg Republican, Register of last ev-
ening voiced this feeling in advance.
in commenting on the deadlock in
the convention, when it said:
The result at this writing shows
a combination has been made against
Knox county, and the votes are SO
evenly divided that it is hard to pre-
dict what the result will be. Com
mon fairness dictates that this coun-
ty should have the judgship, mas
much as the resigning Judge lived
here.
The news that a hard contest was
being fought was received here with
apprehension. 1t is hardly deemed
possible that there was in the circuit
a sentiment that would deprive this
county with its large amount of legal
business of a iudge.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Entertaining Program.

The program arranged for Satur-
day and Sunday contains various en-
tertaining and interesting selections.
Saturday mornings program con-
tains the hymn sung by Gustavus
Adolphus on the day of the battle at
Lutzen, few hours prior to his
death. Saturday evening grand
concert will be given by the conser-
vatory of music. A divine service
Sunday afternoon will conclude the
celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Simon & Mosenfe|der's
Stock Reducing Sale of
Mems. Boys and Childrens Clothing.

While it is true that the new tariff law admitting
wool tree alter IAN o5 doesn't directly affect clothing
sold this fall it does however outline the conditions
which will govern the clothing trade hereafter Next
years clothing will be cheaper. We do propose
carry any winter goods and are willing to take
our medicine now. rything goes, Nothing re-
served Here's chance to buy firstclass clothing on
free wool basis -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
A DAYS ACCIDENTS,
Fell From a Trolley Wagon Injured In !,
Runaway.

HAuuaWay.
The trolley of Elm street car IA
flew OFF on Second avenue. near Six
teenth street, this afternoon, and
struck guard wire being repaired
by James Dunn, throwing the latter
from the top Of the trolley wagon,
a distance of about twenty feet. 10 the
pavement In attempting TO hold on
TO the wire Dunn's hand was pretty
badly cut. Luckily he sustained no
other injuries.
Seriously. Injured.
Solomon Engwall. Of Moline. met
with serious accident while driving
down Tenth street, that city. this
afternoon with a heavily loaded wag-
on. The team belonged to his broth
er, John Engwall, of Pleasant Val
ley, and the neck-yoke breaking. the
horses were powerless to hold the
wagon, and seeing this Mr.. Engwall
leaped out, alighting on the small of
his back and sustaining injuries
which rendered him unconscious for
u short time. and it was at first
feared his neck was dislocated, but
this proved untrue. His condition
however, is more or less serious:
inst how much so cannot he deter
mined as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.
A Landmark Disappearing In the Daveu
port House on the Island.

port House the Island
The old Davenport homestead on
the Island of Rock Island. the histor-
ical structure in which Col. Davcn-
port met his death, is fast crumblipg
to ruin, the Moline Republican-Jour-
nal observes. 1t looks rs though the
next hard wind that strikes il is like
ly to level il TO the ground. leaving
nothing but its monumental cid
stone chimncys standing, If indeed
they do not share the ruin and the
fall.
Gradually Failing 60 Pieces.
The l. in the rear-that is on the
south side. for the house fronts to
the north-is wreck. The roof has
fallen in. and the walls have dropped
with il. The nails are So rusted by
the exposure that there is hardly 10
be found one piece Of this part Of the
structure attached to its fellow. II
is mass of oaken kindling. and a
suggestion Of the fate that is not far
i'm the future for the rest of the build
ing. In the front one of the missive
turned wooden columns that sup
port the old Doric portico has rotted
away at the base. simply for want of
paint and patching. and has fallen.
The other three still stand. and the
portico roof resists decay well and
rests upon them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

Hiram Bigelow, the nominne, is
one Of the oldest members Of the Hen
ry county bar, though he has not be-
fore been on the bench. He is well
advanced in years, and legal en-
pcrience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06

things the retirement of Judge Glenn.
Warren county feared this yester-
day, but the three upper counties
mentioned are capable of running
things if they want to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS.
Ausustana College to Celebrate In Honor
of HIS Memory

Preparations are being made by
Augustana college for a grand cele-
bration to be given in honor of the
memory of Gustavus Adolphus. the
Swedish patriot, which will be held
at the college for two days, beginning
SATURDAY., Dec. 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Rock Island County,

While there were some of the Rock
Island delegates, who were moved in
their preference by desire to show
n kindly spirit toward Henry county,
the spirit of the delegation was
mainly directed by ex-Congressman
W. H. Gest, who is not on the most
lovable terms with Knox county, ow-
ing to his disappointed aspirations to
go to congress from the new district,
and the influence of Capt. H. c.
cleveland, who is still smarting
over that countv's having superseded
him as member of the state central
committee by one Bergren. So that
altogether Rock Island county was
in a position to turn the situation
against Knox county if it felt SO dis
posed, and it did feel that way ex-
actly.
What OF the Future:
Now as to the future. Knox coun-
ty feels that it has been outrageously
treated, not only because Of its i'm
portance, but that it should have at
least filed out the unexpired term of
its own judge. Knox county will at
tempt to get even-if not in a judi
cial convention in congressional
convention, by hanging on to Post.
Rock Island county is said to be al
ready planning for the future, as
far as the judiciary is concerned,
by combining with Henry and Mer-
Ger, the ticket to be Gest of Rock
Island, Bigelow. of Henry, and Con-
nell, of Mercer. This would leave
the three lower counties out in the
cold and would mean among other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
KNOCKED OUT KNOX
What Rock island Did in the
judicial Convention.
HENRY COUNTY NAN CHOSEN
Ballot at Monmouth Last Evenins-A De
terinined Fight waged Up to the Last
Minute-An on Account of the Congress-

The Rock Island county delega-
ton to the convention of the
Tenth judicial district called at
Monmouth yesterday. to nomin-
ATE candidate to succeed
Judge A. A. Smith, resigned, re
turned this morning with the Knox
county scalp. Neighbor Hiram Bige-
low, Of Henry county, carried off the
honors, through the steadfast aid
and friendship of Rock Island coun-
ty. The explanation of the attitude
OF the contingent from this county
was found. not in the fact that it
loved Bigelow more, but that it loved
Knox less. AS indicated in last
nights dispatches to The ARGUS
from Monmouth, the cry that went
out from here was anything to beat
Knox. The reason for this reposes in
the belief that Knox was getting al
together too fresh, and wanted the
earth. Having taken the congress
man, Rock Island republicans looked
upon it as piling on the agonies to
seek the judge again, too, the CO.
horts from this end being entirely
unmindful. apparently, Of the Justice
of the claim of the knoXitcs to be al
lowed to fill out he unexpired term
of their own candidate. Revenge
was what Rock Island county was
after-and it got il. 1t went down
to Monmouth to teach Knox county
lesson-and it taught. Whether
Knox county will rcciprocate in kind
ut some future date remains to he
seen.
As said above, Rock Island was not
imPelled so much by the love it
may have for Henry, as the hatred it
felt for Knox, in its position of yes
terday. 1t would have joined hands
with Mercer as quickly as with Hen
ry, were there the same possibilities
of winning its end. The single idea
was to knock out Knox, and it STAYED
with the convention long enough to
accomplish this, and came home last
night in high glee in consequence.
The Convention.
The convention organized with the
election of DR.. Taylor. of Warren. as
chairman, and H. F. McAlister, of
Henderson, as secretary. AS stated
in last nights ARGUS the total vote
was los, of which Rock Island had
25; Knox, 30; Henry. 81; Mercer, -;
Warren, IA; Henderson, Z; making
80 necessary for a choice. From the
first ballot Knox stood out for the
succession, with Warren and Hender-
son cooperating in balloting for
Thompson; Henry was for Bigelow.
while Mercer was for Connell. Rock
Island voted with Henry. with little
exception, going over to Council once
or twice. as "a feeler." Up to the
146th ballot the proceedings were
contained in last nights Argus. Al
ter that no change was made, until
the evening session. when, on the
295th ballot, Mercer gave up and
went over to Bigelow, part of War
rem and Henderson following suit.
This gave Bigelow 76 votes. to 50 for
Thompson, insuring the Henry coun-
ty candidate the nomination.
Knox Naturally Sore.
That Knox county is sore over the
outcome of the convention If iS hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Mems suits.

Strong day suits that 4
Durable cashmere suits that IS price
Fine all wool cashmere SUITS
Genuine unfinished worstcd suits
$3.50. IN IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-06
Mems OvercOafs.

Warm chinchila overcoats were q. now
Heavier grade of chinchila overcoats were S. n
Good warm ulsters, were $3.50. now ......
Excellent heavy beaver ovcrcoais were SO now
Shetland ulsters. were $40. now ......... 49,
All wool kersey overcoats. were 81 50. now
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-12
pnILIpELpnIa .4FFAIRs.

w. b. Fleming, Of the architects
office, Treasury Department, Washing
ton, was in the city Tuesday examin-
ing titles Of properties which may be
taken as the site of the new mint.
The express train which left the
Reading Terminal at GAS Tuesday
evening for Bethlehem ran into blind
switch near Logan station. The loco
motive and tender were derailed and
thrown Oh their sides. Nathaniel Bickel,
the engineer, was severely scalded by
escaping steam.
Passenger railway companies that
have INSTRUCTED the sidewalks with paw
ing stones have been notified by the
director of public works that they must
either begin work on these streets at
once or comply with the rules of the
department, which only permit them to
use five squares Of any street for storing
| the material.
Charged with writing threatening let
tiers to President and Mrs. Cleveland,
Frederick Max Toepfer was taken into
custody Tuesday on complaint of
ACCOMPLISHMENT Oiney. Toepler was
examined by physicians at the City
Hall and removed to the Philadelphia
Hospital 1t was stated that the accused
showed tho effects of weakness from the
want Of nutrition, and that he had delu-
sions on the labor question.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-12
IN I'm ERAL.

The executive committee OF the
Young Mems Democratic Clubs Of Mas-
sachusetts, Tuesday, sent telegram 70
President Cleveland, thanking him for
his firm stand and prompt action in the.
present labor troubles.
BY lire on board the steamer Ross,
at South Haven, Mich, Tuesday,
Frank Smith, son Of the captain,
was burned to death; Engineer Con-
nell, fatally burned, and Will Leroy,
who was almost sutfocated, may not re-
cover.
The United States cruiser Charleston
arrived at the Mare Island Navy Yard,
California, Tuesday, from Central
America. Her marines and seamen
will be held as a reserve force in the
event OF an outbreak in the vicinity of
San Francisco.
A gang of thieves, who had been rob-
bling cars of the Pennsylvania and
Iehigh Valley railroads of large
amount Of merchandise during the past
six months, were captured early Tues
day morning at Newark, N. j., in a
house where they had concealed much
of their booty. "a.
A mob of foreigners at Coal City, ILL.,,
stoned a Santa Fe train on Monday, and
several hundred Italians are reported as
making hostile demonstrations. Sheriff
| Daniels has called Tor assistance, and
the mayor Of Morris has asked the G. A.
! II, Post and the sons of Veterans to
assist N preserving order
Another attempt to wreck a West
| Shore train was made at Fort Plains, N.
r., carly Tuesday morning. The Pa
cific express, west bound, was side
tracked, but rs it was running slowly il
passed on the siding without injury. A
dynamite bomb was found on the tracks
Of the New York Central at Fonda, N,
y, Monday night. {,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-12
CUNGRESS TU ESDIT.

In the Senate there was IL long debate
upon the resolution offered by Mr..
PETER, looking to government control
of interstate railroads, the regulation of
their freight and passenger rates, the
fixing of the wages of railroad en-
ployes and to many other ideas Of the
Populist party. lhe strike at Chicago
was the chief topic in the debate, \
substitute for the PETER resolution was
offered by Mr.. Daniel, upholding and
commenting the official action OF the
President and his Cabinet. The whole
subject went over until Yesterday. In the
last two hours of the session the Post
office Appropriation bill and the House
bill for the admission Of Utah as a State
were passed.
In the House Mr.. McRae called up
the bill and reported from the com
mittee ON public lands, to amend the
Railway Land Grand Forfeiture law oil
September Goth, 1890, by inserting i
substitute for section !, greatly extend
ing the scope of its operations. BY the
provisions Of the new act about $4,000,
900 acres OF land would be forfeited and
restored to the public domain. The
bill was discussed but not disposed of
The contested election case Of Tnrashel
VS.. Enloe, from the Eighth Tennessee
district, was decided in favor Of til,
latter,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-12
SHOT DOWN BY TROOPS.
Two Mon Killed and Five Wounded by a
Deadly Nolley.- Result OF Trouble in
Illinois Mines.

Two Mon Killed and Five Wounded by a
Deadly Nolley.- Result OF Trouble in
Illinois Mines.
LApD, It'll, July 1O.--Thc first lives
were lost in the Bureau county coal
fields to-day as an outcome Of the
present trouble. The record is two men
killed and five injured. They are:
killcd-.Dominick BalmOrc, Italian,
shot through the head by United States
regulars and died instantly John
GaIata, Italian, shot through the breast
and knee shattered by regulars; died
four hours later.
lnjured-Waltor Gregory, deputy,
two ribs broken and badly bruised;
Lush kolp, deputy, shot in the thigh;
S. 7. Powell, deputy, shot twice in the
face; unknown Italian ri0ter, shot by
Powell; unknown rioter, hand and arm
badly laceratcd by bayonct while the
militia was clearing the streets at Spring
Valley.
Thcreguars were guarding passenger
train on the Chicago, Rock Island d
Pacific railroad, being on their way
through the city from Chicago to Bureau
junction. The rioters gathered on tho
hill and commenced stoning the train
as soon as it arrived in the depot.
They were ordered to stop, and, upon
refusing, volley was fired, and two OF
their number were shot dead. Powell
was returning from Spring Valley
where lie had taken a load of deputies
when rioters opened fire upon him from
ambush.
Four shots were fired, two taking
effect in his face. lie returned lou
shots, and seriously injured, if no
killed, one man. The depredations wcrt
committed by non English-speakin!
men. Bureau county is in state 0
GXcitemen tonight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-12

Arbitration Declined by the Pullma
Company, and the Fight to Continue I

Arbitration Declined by the Pullman
Company, and the Fight to Continue to
the Bitter End.
CHICAGO, ILL, July 9.-It is war to
the knife, and tho knife to the hilt.
To-day has been the most quiet Chi
cago has experienced since the great
Pullman boycott was declared. But
it was the quiet that procedes the storm.
1t was determined that last attempt
be made to get the Pullman Company
to arbitrate its difference with its work
ingmen, and committee of sever was
appointed to call upon the mayor with
view to securing the cooperation of
prominent business men in securing
from the Pullman Company the con-
cession asked Capitalization.
A brief meeting was held in the
mayors office, which adjourned to
another meeting with the City Council
! committee on arbitration. AT the last
meeting a suggestion was adopted to
again breach arbitration to the Pullman
Company, and committee was APP
pointed. Its subcommittee at once
waited upon Vice-President Wickes of
the Pullman Company, and requested
an interview with that gentleman. II
was granted, and then followed scene
that bids fair to rival in historic Interest
and importance any event in the history
of labor.
do you come as an official of tbs
city," Mr.. Wickes asked Alderman
McGillen, the chairman.
81 do replied Mr.. McGillen.
"Do YOU represent the mayor in th
matter I" inquired the Pullman official
"The mayor will indorse our actor
here" the alderman replied.
NO USE TALKING.
Alderman McGillen was the spokes
man. He addressed Mr. Wtckes AM
placed before him the proposition a
authorized by the full committee
Once, as the alderman halted for a.
instant, Mr.. Wickes said "The com
pany cannot recede from the position
has already held"
All further eloquence on the part Q
the committees spokesman was fulfil.
Mr. Wickes only replied
the Pullman Company has nothing
to arbtrate."
Alderman McGillen said with grea
impressiveness
''Mr. Wlckes, your company demand
the police protection of the Fcder;
government, the State of Illinois til
county OF Cook, and the city of Chicago
and yet you utterly ignore fair rogue,
made by the city, a request the fund.-
mental idea of which is the preservt
ton Of peace, We have come 10 you {
conserYers of the peace, and yon hay
assumed grave responsibility in thus II
fusing tho request we make--a espons
biiity greater, perhaps, that even 20
are aware"
There is a principle involved in III
matter said Mr.. Wickes, (which u